Welcome to the Blog Tour for Pages of Promise by Jessica Ashley, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Pages of Promise
Series: Coastal Hope #1
Author: Jessica Ashley
Publisher: B.A.D. Publishing, LLC
Release Date: February 5, 2024
Genre: Christian/Clean Romantic Suspense
When Eliza's life is threatened, she turns to a handsome veteran for help.
I left everything I'd ever known behind. And that decision may cost me my life.
The moving truck hadn't even been unpacked when my fresh start went up in flames.
A frightening letter left in my mailbox and signed Always Yours sends me running to the only man in town who can help me.
Driven by his protective nature and a mission he believes comes from God, ex-Army Ranger Lance Knight agrees, despite the fact that I've made it no secret I want nothing to do with him--or anyone for that matter.
The longer we're together, the more I begin to realize that Lance is more than I gave him credit for. Something that troubles me nearly as much as the fact that an unknown man seems to have already claimed me as his.
Trouble is, my admirer has a jealous side, and it's not long before Lance is pulled into the crosshairs right alongside me…
Get your copy now and be ready to stay up all night!
Pages of Promise is a swoon-worthy, faith-based, suspenseful romance between a jaded woman and the hero determined to protect not just her body…but her heart.
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Excerpt
“I was awful to you when we first met, and you took a bullet for me.”
“I’d do it again,” he replies, repeating what he’d said when he’d been bleeding out on the floor.
“You make no sense.” I try to pull away, but Lance has a firm hold of my face, and when I refocus my gaze on him, my heart begins to pound. The look is so intense, so focused that the entire world melts away around us, leaving only him and me.
“I would do it again,” he repeats once more. “And you are worthy. One day, you will find a man who treats you exactly as you should be treated. A man who honors God and cherishes you as his wife. He will only ever touch you because he can’t stand the distance. Because not touching you—” He brushes his thumb over my lips. “Is pure torment. Anyone would be lucky to have you in their life, Eliza.”
Lance’s words steal my breath. The voice in my head is screaming at me to run—to put some distance between us because what is happening is dangerous.
But for the first time, there’s another feeling. A warmth that envelopes me and silences the doubts. That tells me everything I’ve gone through has led me to this moment. Right into the arms of this man.
He leans down, and I close my eyes as he presses a kiss to my forehead. His lips are warm, and I am desperate to feel them on mine. Then, he pulls away and leaves the room, disappearing into his office.
Even as I know it’s a terrible idea to want him this way.
Even as I’d sworn off all relationships.
I still remain where I am, desire ablaze in my veins, wishing he would come back.
About the Author
After spending seven years in the Army, Jessica Ashley set out to write novels that would transport readers to new worlds and help them escape reality with messages of underdogs and swoon-worthy romance. After eight years of a successful writing career underneath two pen names, she felt her faith pulling her in a new direction.
Now, she writes sweet romance with messages of faith, hope, and the importance of trusting our hearts and the word of God. Her debut novel, Pages of Promise, is set to release in February 2024.
She resides in Texas with her husband of twelve years, their three kids, a flock of chickens, an orange cat who thinks he runs the house, and three dogs who don't realize just how big they are.
Connect with Jessica by visiting authorjessicaashley.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 29, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 5, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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