Christian Fiction Blog Alliance: June 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Doctor's Devotion by Cheryl Wyatt

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Doctor's Devotion Love Inspired (June 19, 2012) by Cheryl Wyatt

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Born Valentine’s Day on a Navy base, Cheryl Wyatt writes military romance. Her Steeple Hill debuts earned RT Top Picks plus #1 and #4 on eHarlequin's Top 10 Most-Blogged-About-Books, lists including NYT Bestsellers. Cheryl loves interacting with her readers and can be found almost daily on Facebook.

Word from the Author:
I do regular giveaways including a Kindle for every 250 people who join (aka "Like) my Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/CherylWyattAuthor and I'd LOVE for word to spread about that. We have a lot of fun there as I ask for frequent reader input on current books, with helpers being mentioned in the acknowledgements and fun stuff like that.

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Doctor’s Vow.

When he fled Eagle Point years ago, former air force trauma surgeon Mitch Wellington left only broken dreams behind. Now he’s back with a new dream—opening a trauma center in the rural area and saving lives. He hopes to hire the quick-thinking nurse who impressed him during an emergency. But Lauren Bates lost her faith and doesn’t believe she deserves to help anyone. Mitch knows firsthand what loss feels like. And it’ll take all his devotion to show Lauren that sometimes the best medicine is a combination of faith, community—and love.

Eagle Point Emergency: Saving lives—and losing their hearts—in a small Illinois town.

If you would like to read an excerpt of the first chapter of Doctor's Devotion, go HERE.

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Brandy at Brandy Bruce
Brittanie at A Book Lover
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Debra at Soul Reflections
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Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words
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Lauri at Knits, Reads, and Reviews
Lori at Noggin Bits
Margaret at Creative Madness Mama
Marjorie at The Writer's Tool
Michelle at Raising Little Women
Molly at Book Reviews by Molly
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Pattie at FreshBrewedWriter
Rel at Relz Reviewz
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Sharon at Hobbie On A Budget
Susan at Loves 2 Read
Takiela at BooksALatte
Tara at Tara's View On Books

Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Search by Shelley Shepard Gray

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Search Avon Inspire; Original edition (June 19, 2012) by Shelley Shepard Gray

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Since 2000, Shelley Sabga has sold over thirty novels to numerous publishers, including HarperCollins, Harlequin, Abingdon Press, and Avon Inspire. She has been interviewed by NPR, and her books have been highlighted in numerous publications, including USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

Under the name Shelley Shepard Gray, Shelley writes Amish romances for HarperCollins’ inspirational line, Avon Inspire. Her recent novel, The Protector, the final book in her “Families of Honor” series, hit the New York Times List, and her previous novel in the same series, The Survivor, appeared on the USA Today bestseller list. Shelley has won the prestigious Holt Medallion for her books, Forgiven and Grace, and her novels have been chosen as Alternate Selections for the Doubleday/Literary Guild Book Club. Her first novel with Avon Inspire, Hidden, was an Inspirational Reader’s Choice finalist.

Before writing romances, Shelley lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She now lives in southern Ohio and writes full time. Shelley is married, the mother of two children in college, and is an active member of her church. She serves on committees, volunteers in the church office, and currently leads a Bible study group, and she looks forward to the opportunity to continue to write novels that showcase her Christian ideals.

When she’s not writing, Shelley often attends conferences and reader retreats in order to give workshops and publicize her work. She’s attended RWA’s national conference six times, the ACFW conference and Romantic Times Magazine’s annual conference as well as traveled to New Jersey, Birmingham, and Tennessee to attend local conferences.

Check out Shelley's Facebook Fan page

ABOUT THE BOOK

In the second book in her Secrets of Crittenden County series, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray delivers another page-turning romance set in Amish country

The serenity of the quiet Amish community of Crittenden, Kentucky is disrupted when Abby Anderson discovers the body of Perry Borntrager in an abandoned well. Perry had been missing for months. Everyone figured he had left the order during his rumspringa. As friends and family reel from this news, and are faced with the first death by mysterious circumstance to occur in their small town in over 20 years, a homicide detective arrives to help solve the crime

Before Perry disappeared, Frannie Eicher and Perry had been secretly courting. Now that it’s common knowledge that he was murdered, it’s up to Fannie to decide whether or not to tell everyone about the secrets he told her.

After much deliberation, she decides to tell Luke Reynolds, the visiting police officer, what she knows. At first, the two meet only on the context of discussing Perry’s death. Then, Luke begins to feel more and more at home, both with Frannie, and in Marion. The only problem is that he feels a romantic pull toward Frannie. Frannie feels that same attraction toward Luke, but is afraid to give her heart to him. After all, she doesn’t want to leave her faith.

As Luke uncovers more secrets about Perry and the case draws out, his time in Marion runs out. He has to decide whether to go back to his job with the Cincinnati Police Department…or stay in Marion.

If you would like to read the Prologue of The Search, go HERE.

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<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="cursor: hand; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center>This week, the</center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</a></center> <center>is introducing</center> <center><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062089722">The Search</a></center> <center> Avon Inspire; Original edition (June 19, 2012)</center> <center>by</center> <center><a href="http://shelleyshepardgray.com/">Shelley Shepard Gray</a></center> 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
 
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6WlFotrFSsnnfYfl5VY85BMIIZNJefr6RVLgWTbtA3s3iWNVXi_4ylxyVxwUtBveB-Jj5wy91YYBQWNhdmOx3IKQFFhKqsXGHaheXbt9zlwOne90vkfu9JF5q7beUcyJJgOS6w/s1600/Shelley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6WlFotrFSsnnfYfl5VY85BMIIZNJefr6RVLgWTbtA3s3iWNVXi_4ylxyVxwUtBveB-Jj5wy91YYBQWNhdmOx3IKQFFhKqsXGHaheXbt9zlwOne90vkfu9JF5q7beUcyJJgOS6w/s200/Shelley.jpg" width="160" /></a></div>Since 2000, Shelley Sabga has sold over thirty novels to numerous publishers, including HarperCollins, Harlequin, Abingdon Press, and Avon Inspire. She has been interviewed by NPR, and her books have been highlighted in numerous publications, including USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. 
 
Under the name Shelley Shepard Gray, Shelley writes Amish romances for HarperCollins’ inspirational line, Avon Inspire. Her recent novel, The Protector, the final book in her “Families of Honor” series, hit the New York Times List, and her previous novel in the same series, The Survivor, appeared on the USA Today bestseller list. Shelley has won the prestigious Holt Medallion for her books, Forgiven and Grace, and her novels have been chosen as Alternate Selections for the Doubleday/Literary Guild Book Club. Her first novel with Avon Inspire, Hidden, was an Inspirational Reader’s Choice finalist. 
 
Before writing romances, Shelley lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She now lives in southern Ohio and writes full time. Shelley is married, the mother of two children in college, and is an active member of her church. She serves on committees, volunteers in the church office, and currently leads a Bible study group, and she looks forward to the opportunity to continue to write novels that showcase her Christian ideals. 
 
When she’s not writing, Shelley often attends conferences and reader retreats in order to give workshops and publicize her work. She’s attended RWA’s national conference six times, the ACFW conference and Romantic Times Magazine’s annual conference as well as traveled to New Jersey, Birmingham, and Tennessee to attend local conferences. 
 
Check out Shelley's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Shelley-Shepard-Gray/154203285072">Facebook Fan page</a> 
 
 
ABOUT THE BOOK 
 
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAyZ1oYlanyB9m4h25DGJONc2SuF78Pepk-GXTwi5jzG54dDrVeWPiZ79Ex-Wj9Ujlq0g-w2A0Y2AUaHZGAY7h_XI7lag3zBo5JotQwb2_0UyUUyx-yPtveTPNVEdlqKLKnofbQ/s1600/Search_The.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAyZ1oYlanyB9m4h25DGJONc2SuF78Pepk-GXTwi5jzG54dDrVeWPiZ79Ex-Wj9Ujlq0g-w2A0Y2AUaHZGAY7h_XI7lag3zBo5JotQwb2_0UyUUyx-yPtveTPNVEdlqKLKnofbQ/s200/Search_The.jpg" width="132" /></a></div>In the second book in her Secrets of Crittenden County series, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray delivers another page-turning romance set in Amish country 
 
The serenity of the quiet Amish community of Crittenden, Kentucky is disrupted when Abby Anderson discovers the body of Perry Borntrager in an abandoned well. Perry had been missing for months. Everyone figured he had left the order during his rumspringa. As friends and family reel from this news, and are faced with the first death by mysterious circumstance to occur in their small town in over 20 years, a homicide detective arrives to help solve the crime 
 
Before Perry disappeared, Frannie Eicher and Perry had been secretly courting. Now that it’s common knowledge that he was murdered, it’s up to Fannie to decide whether or not to tell everyone about the secrets he told her. 
 
After much deliberation, she decides to tell Luke Reynolds, the visiting police officer, what she knows. At first, the two meet only on the context of discussing Perry’s death. Then, Luke begins to feel more and more at home, both with Frannie, and in Marion. The only problem is that he feels a romantic pull toward Frannie. Frannie feels that same attraction toward Luke, but is afraid to give her heart to him. After all, she doesn’t want to leave her faith. 
 
As Luke uncovers more secrets about Perry and the case draws out, his time in Marion runs out. He has to decide whether to go back to his job with the Cincinnati Police Department…or stay in Marion. 
 
If you would like to read the Prologue of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062089722">The Search</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2012/06/search.html">HERE</a>.

Shelley can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

Note: Sometimes you will find missing posts for bloggers. The main reason is that their book has been delayed. We do not expect a review if they haven't had the opportunity to read the book :-) Check the comments for additional posters and follow our list of bloggers for this tour:

Abi at Scraps of Life
Andie at Radiant Light
Andrea at Spoken For
Angel at A Heart for Words
Angela at All Grown Up
Becky at Joyful Mother
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Brittanie at A Book Lover
Carly at Carlybird's Home
Carol at Blogging With Carol
CeeCee at Book Splurge
Charity at Giveaway Lady
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Christine at The IE Mommy
Christy at Christy's Book Blog
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Deanna at Deannna's Corner
Debra at Soul Reflections
Edyth at Great Reads by Jasmine
Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Jennifer at My Buckling Bookshelf
Jennifer at Mother of Three
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms
Jill at Artistic Blogger
Joy at Splashes of Joy
Julie at My Own Little Corner of The World
Kathleen at Reviews From The Heart
Kay at Views & Reviews by K
Kim at Window To My World
Leah at Ponderings From My Heart
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Lori at Noggin Bits
Lynn at Ladybug Chronicles
Margaret at Creative Madness Mama
Marjorie at The Writer's Tool
Mark at Thoughts Of A Sojourner
Melanie at Christian Bookshelf Reviews
Michelle at Raising Little Women
Molly at Book Reviews by Molly
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Takiela at BooksALatte
Tara at Tara's View On Books

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Rebel by Linda Windsor

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Rebel David C. Cook; New edition (June 1, 2012) by Linda Windsor

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Linda Windsor makes her home at a restored and "growing" late 18th century home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Above the Windsor front door hangs a sign saying "Fort Necke, assigned 1684, established 1830," which means the land grant is older than the current building. She purposely left off the ageing brought on by the restoration to her mind and body - not enough space to accommodate the number. Chronologically, she admits to celebrating another birthday, just like the rest of us, each year on July 8th -- which also happens to be the anniversary of the day the Liberty Bell cracked.

Amid the often chaotic "country inn" atmosphere, Windsor has written quite a collection of historical and contemporary romances as both Linda Windsor and Linda Covington. Windsor's historical novels are known for her distinctive voice and flair for incorporating history with romance and adventure, while her contemporary romantic comedies are guaranteed to warm the heart, lift the spirit, and tickle the funny bone. Windsor insists that nothing is more entertaining than life itself, be it past or present.

With a degree in education from her local university, one of the greatest rewards to the innate teacher in Linda was hearing from readers that her Irish Gleannmara series was approved for some middle school English book reports as well as being used in home-schooling. To Windsor, entertaining, or keeping the pages turning, while educating is as much as any historical novelist can ask for.

ABOUT THE BOOK

With Merlin dead, the succession undecided, and the Celtic church on the defensive from Rome, intrigue sweeps the court of the High King Arthur. But it’s battlefield news that consumes Queen Gwenhyfar’s young scribe, Kella O’Toole: her fiancé is dead and her father gone missing.

Determined to find him at all costs, Kella defies the queen’s orders and sets out for Pictish territory. Her foster brother Alyn, a disillusioned priest who questions his calling, agrees to help her. The journey itself is perilous. But it’s their secrets that land Kella and Alyn in a viper’s nest of treachery that threatens both their lives and the future of Albion.

Can they summon the love and faith they need to find their way not only out of danger, but into happiness? Brilliantly researched, vividly imagined, and movingly written—a memorable climax to the Brides of Alba series.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Rebel, go HERE.

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<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="cursor: hand; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center>This week, the</center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</a></center> <center>is introducing</center> <center><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1434764761">Rebel</a></center> <center>David C. Cook; New edition (June 1, 2012)</center> <center>by</center> <center><a href="http://www.lindawindsor.com/">Linda Windsor</a></center> 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
 
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxFgfG4biEMRwAkJO7N-Ob61Wh_DcEYdr313frlz-ewFwxUZ6gVPUcqKsRMDKKhvgRbSatj880x0kdUaTizjYfvqH4e-ycgZ5sgzOr5c6l6NEeXHj04VtPnxV6tck5HGfQvUSsA/s1600/Linda2006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxFgfG4biEMRwAkJO7N-Ob61Wh_DcEYdr313frlz-ewFwxUZ6gVPUcqKsRMDKKhvgRbSatj880x0kdUaTizjYfvqH4e-ycgZ5sgzOr5c6l6NEeXHj04VtPnxV6tck5HGfQvUSsA/s200/Linda2006.jpg" width="165" /></a></div>Linda Windsor makes her home at a restored and "growing" late 18th century home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Above the Windsor front door hangs a sign saying "Fort Necke, assigned 1684, established 1830," which means the land grant is older than the current building. She purposely left off the ageing brought on by the restoration to her mind and body - not enough space to accommodate the number. Chronologically, she admits to celebrating another birthday, just like the rest of us, each year on July 8th -- which also happens to be the anniversary of the day the Liberty Bell cracked. 
 
Amid the often chaotic "country inn" atmosphere, Windsor has written quite a collection of historical and contemporary romances as both Linda Windsor and Linda Covington. Windsor's historical novels are known for her distinctive voice and flair for incorporating history with romance and adventure, while her contemporary romantic comedies are guaranteed to warm the heart, lift the spirit, and tickle the funny bone. Windsor insists that nothing is more entertaining than life itself, be it past or present. 
 
With a degree in education from her local university, one of the greatest rewards to the innate teacher in Linda was hearing from readers that her Irish Gleannmara series was approved for some middle school English book reports as well as being used in home-schooling. To Windsor, entertaining, or keeping the pages turning, while educating is as much as any historical novelist can ask for. 
 
ABOUT THE BOOK 
 
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhJJAHLAsQY2MItngKeSX8qG8xJBVkKAsYGYeCaU7_kKyBWr7g6_YFvnLkti-lOTMloPEpnREj_W7_hN7qeDUUPx_hm8XAcknFmNXtNoZ7XogfV832uXmPj_gDz4f4CbI2q6Tyw/s1600/Rebel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhJJAHLAsQY2MItngKeSX8qG8xJBVkKAsYGYeCaU7_kKyBWr7g6_YFvnLkti-lOTMloPEpnREj_W7_hN7qeDUUPx_hm8XAcknFmNXtNoZ7XogfV832uXmPj_gDz4f4CbI2q6Tyw/s200/Rebel.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>With Merlin dead, the succession undecided, and the Celtic church on the defensive from Rome, intrigue sweeps the court of the High King Arthur. But it’s battlefield news that consumes Queen Gwenhyfar’s young scribe, Kella O’Toole: her fiancé is dead and her father gone missing. 
 
Determined to find him at all costs, Kella defies the queen’s orders and sets out for Pictish territory. Her foster brother Alyn, a disillusioned priest who questions his calling, agrees to help her. The journey itself is perilous. But it’s their secrets that land Kella and Alyn in a viper’s nest of treachery that threatens both their lives and the future of Albion. 
 
Can they summon the love and faith they need to find their way not only out of danger, but into happiness? Brilliantly researched, vividly imagined, and movingly written—a memorable climax to the Brides of Alba series. 
 
If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1434764761">Rebel</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2012/06/rebel.html">HERE</a>.

Linda can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

Note: Sometimes you will find missing posts for bloggers. The main reason is that their book has been delayed. We do not expect a review if they haven't had the opportunity to read the book :-) Check the comments for additional posters and follow our list of bloggers for this tour:

Abi at Scraps of Life
Andie at Radiant Light
Angela at All Grown Up
April at Projecting A
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Carol at Blogging With Carol
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Christine at The IE Mommy
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Debra at Soul Reflections
Edyth at Great Reads by Jasmine
Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jennifer at Quiverfull Family Blog
Jennifer at Adventures In McQuill-land
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms
Jill at Artistic Blogger
Joy at Splashes of Joy
Julie at My Own Little Corner of The World
Kathleen at Reviews From The Heart
Katie at Legacy of a Writer
Kay at Views & Reviews by K
Kim at Window To My World
Allie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight
Lori at Noggin Bits
Margaret at Creative Madness Mama
Marjorie at The Writer's Tool
Megan at Hardcover Feedback
Michelle at Raising Little Women
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Rel at Relz Reviewz
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Ruth at Booktalk & more...
Takiela at BooksALatte
Tara at Tara's View On Books
Tiff at A Fiction-Filled Life

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Mary's Blessing by Lena Nelson

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Mary's Blessing Realms (May 15, 2012) by Lena Nelson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Award-winning author, Lena Nelson Dooley, has more than 675,000 books in print. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers http://www.acfw.com/ and president of the local chapter, DFW Ready Writers. She’s also a member of Christian Authors Network, CROWN Fiction Marketing, and Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas.

Lena loves James, her children, grandchildren, and great grandson. She loves chocolate, cherries, chocolate-covered cherries, and spending time with friends. Travel is always on her horizon. Cruising, Galveston, the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Mexico. One day it will be Hawaii and Australia, but probably not the same year. Helping other authors become published really floats her boat, with fifteen signing their first book contract after her mentoring. Three of her books have been awarded the Carol Award silver pins from American Christian Fiction Writers and she has received the ACFW Mentor of the Year award at their national conference. The high point of her day is receiving feedback from her readers, especially people whose lives have been changed by her books. And she loves chocolate, especially dark chocolate.

ABOUT THE BOOK

When her mother dies, Mary Lenora must grow up quickly to take care of her brothers and sisters. Can love help her to shoulder the burden?

Mary Lenora Caine knows she is adopted. As she was growing up, her mother called her “God’s blessing.” But now that she’s gone, Mary no longer feels like any kind of blessing. Her father, in his grief, has cut himself off from the family, leaving the running of the home entirely in Mary’s hands.

As she nears her eighteenth birthday, Mary can’t see anything in her future but drudgery. Then her childhood friend Daniel begins to court her, promising her a life of riches and ease. But her fairy-tale dreams turn to dust when her family becomes too much for Daniel, and he abandons her in her time of deepest need.

Will Daniel come to grips with God’s plan for him? And if he does return, can Mary trust that this time he will really follow through?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Mary's Blessing, go HERE.

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<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="cursor: hand; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center>This week, the</center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</a></center> <center>is introducing</center> <center><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/%201616386177">Mary's Blessing</a></center> <center>Realms (May 15, 2012)</center> <center>by</center> <center><a href="http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/">Lena Nelson</a></center> 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
 
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jEN8GSHIPcWr9lbTTMEHEVpDzkzmSZsWTukh0SswDR7PEIzV0Rjgw_PpG-X0SHhU3k4iz3tw17jpeKcrk26nj195ClJfuY1lrlbO3fYSm6TQ1eRJt7nc2j074u-hX5EqN4_r2g/s1600/lenanelsondooley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jEN8GSHIPcWr9lbTTMEHEVpDzkzmSZsWTukh0SswDR7PEIzV0Rjgw_PpG-X0SHhU3k4iz3tw17jpeKcrk26nj195ClJfuY1lrlbO3fYSm6TQ1eRJt7nc2j074u-hX5EqN4_r2g/s200/lenanelsondooley.jpg" width="154" /></a></div>Award-winning author, Lena Nelson Dooley, has more than 675,000 books in print. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers http://www.acfw.com/ and president of the local chapter, DFW Ready Writers. She’s also a member of Christian Authors Network, CROWN Fiction Marketing, and Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. 
 
Lena loves James, her children, grandchildren, and great grandson. She loves chocolate, cherries, chocolate-covered cherries, and spending time with friends. Travel is always on her horizon. Cruising, Galveston, the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Mexico. One day it will be Hawaii and Australia, but probably not the same year. Helping other authors become published really floats her boat, with fifteen signing their first book contract after her mentoring. Three of her books have been awarded the Carol Award silver pins from American Christian Fiction Writers and she has received the ACFW Mentor of the Year award at their national conference. The high point of her day is receiving feedback from her readers, especially people whose lives have been changed by her books. And she loves chocolate, especially dark chocolate. 
 
ABOUT THE BOOK 
 
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Mary Lenora Caine knows she is adopted. As she was growing up, her mother called her “God’s blessing.” But now that she’s gone, Mary no longer feels like any kind of blessing. Her father, in his grief, has cut himself off from the family, leaving the running of the home entirely in Mary’s hands. 
 
As she nears her eighteenth birthday, Mary can’t see anything in her future but drudgery. Then her childhood friend Daniel begins to court her, promising her a life of riches and ease. But her fairy-tale dreams turn to dust when her family becomes too much for Daniel, and he abandons her in her time of deepest need. 
 
Will Daniel come to grips with God’s plan for him? And if he does return, can Mary trust that this time he will really follow through? 
 
If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/%201616386177">Mary's Blessing</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2012/06/marys-blessing.html">HERE</a>.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Short-Straw Bride Bethany House Publishers (June 1, 2012) by Karen Witemeyer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Karen Witemeyer is a deacon's wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. To that end, she combines her love of bygone eras with her passion for helping women mature in Christ to craft historical romance novels that lift the spirit and nurture the soul.

After growing up in California, Karen moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s.

Karen is living her dream by writing Christian historical romance novels for Bethany House.

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No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the risk.

Fourteen years of constant vigilance hardens a man. Yet when Travis Archer confronts a female trespasser with the same vivid blue eyes as the courageous young girl he once aided, he can't bring himself to send her away. And when an act of sacrifice leaves her injured and her reputation in shreds, gratitude and guilt send him riding to her rescue once again.

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Love in Disguise by Carol Cox

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Love in Disguise Bethany House Publishers (June 1, 2012) by Carol Cox

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Native Arizonan Carol Cox has an abiding love for history, mystery, and romance. The author of more than 25 books, she believes in the power of story to convey spiritual truths. Carol lives with her husband and daughter in northern Arizona, where deer and antelope really do play--within view of the family's front porch.

A word from Carol:

As a native of Arizona, I have a longtime interest in the Southwest and its history. My family shares my love of the Old West, as evidenced by this photo taken back in the halcyon days before my son turned to a life of crime and started robbing trains for a living...

ABOUT THE BOOK

When costume-maker Ellie Moore suddenly finds herself out of a job in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter, she uses her knowledge of theatrical disguise to secure a position as an undercover operative with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Her assignment: find the culprit behind the theft of silver shipped from the mines near Pickford, Arizona.

Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie begins her investigation. Soon she finds she must also pose as the dazzling young Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people to talk.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Love in Disguise, go HERE.

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Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Touching the Sky by Tracie Peterson

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Touching The Sky Bethany House Publishers (June 1, 2012) by Tracie Peterson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.
She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row.

In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers.

She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research.

Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests.

Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family--especially her three grandchildren--Rainy, Fox and Max. She's active in her church as the Director of Women's Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer's retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books.

ABOUT THE BOOK

When Laura Marquardt first meets Brandon Reid, their encounter is anything but pleasant. But when the two are seated together at a dinner party, they soon find that they share similar interests--Laura desires to educate blacks, and Brandon, as a white officer over colored troops, eagerly supports her cause.

When Laura's sister, Carissa, marries her Confederate beau, Laura finds herself in a difficult situation when she overhears plots to kill Union soldiers. Though in her heart she feels she should share this information with Brandon, Laura fears she will betray her sister's trust and possibly endanger her sister's life. And when Brandon's motives for pursuing her come into question, her heart is even more conflicted. Where is God leading her?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Touching The Sky, go HERE.

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<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="cursor: hand; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center>This week, the</center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</a></center> <center>is introducing</center> <center><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764206168">Touching The Sky</a></center> <center>Bethany House Publishers (June 1, 2012)</center> <center>by</center> <center><a href="http://www.traciepeterson.com/">Tracie Peterson</a></center> 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
 
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxv4HKZp7mwOHTvWvWDXb2MSMbwLT-9XN7AqrWxyuo1zofos5pZnS648zYV48kLg4TsZoUZ2H4_nryd936KmVjQHXiGdoldRbQAKm7wEKXDB5jPnoc83i0uRwmghRGwO57VLjBnA/s1600/TPetersonPressKitPhoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxv4HKZp7mwOHTvWvWDXb2MSMbwLT-9XN7AqrWxyuo1zofos5pZnS648zYV48kLg4TsZoUZ2H4_nryd936KmVjQHXiGdoldRbQAKm7wEKXDB5jPnoc83i0uRwmghRGwO57VLjBnA/s200/TPetersonPressKitPhoto.jpg" width="160" /></a></div>Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels. 
She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row. 
 
In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers. 
 
She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. 
 
Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests. 
 
Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family--especially her three grandchildren--Rainy, Fox and Max. She's active in her church as the Director of Women's Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer's retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books. 
 
 
ABOUT THE BOOK 
 
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 When Laura Marquardt first meets Brandon Reid, their encounter is anything but pleasant. But when the two are seated together at a dinner party, they soon find that they share similar interests--Laura desires to educate blacks, and Brandon, as a white officer over colored troops, eagerly supports her cause. 
 
When Laura's sister, Carissa, marries her Confederate beau, Laura finds herself in a difficult situation when she overhears plots to kill Union soldiers. Though in her heart she feels she should share this information with Brandon, Laura fears she will betray her sister's trust and possibly endanger her sister's life. And when Brandon's motives for pursuing her come into question, her heart is even more conflicted. Where is God leading her? 
 
If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764206168">Touching The Sky</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2012/06/touching-sky.html">HERE</a>.

Tracie can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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