Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Slight Change of Plans by Denise M. Colby, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: A Slight Change of Plans
Series: Best-Laid Plans #2
Author: Denise M. Colby
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
She believes she doesn’t matter.
Jenny Millard’s hopes for security and stability as a schoolmarm out west are dashed when her schoolhouse closes, and no positions are available nearby. With only enough money for a one-way train fare, Jenny heads to her friend’s home uncertain of her next step.
His scars have made him an unlovable outcast.
Newcomer Ren Lyman prefers to keep to himself, hiding in the back of the blacksmith shop to avoid the stares at the scars left by a childhood accident. When he comes across a lost stranger, he’s surprised when she doesn’t recoil at his appearance, and even more so at his eagerness to assist her.
As Jenny settles into the welcoming, but small, town of Washton, she can’t help but come across Ren, especially since his daily constitutional takes him along the same path. It doesn’t take long for them to form a connection that breaks down the walls erected by years of hurt. But when strange occurrences unsettle the townspeople, it seems their chance at happiness might be at risk.
Will Jenny and Ren discover that they’re enough—for God, and each other?
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Excerpt from A Slight Change of Plans
He turned the corner on Main Street and continued on the boardwalk.
A clicking sound came from behind, and Ren swung around.
That stupid rooster clucked closer while staring Ren down.
Screech.
“Shoo.” Ren shook his head, turned, and headed down the boardwalk. The fowl following him did not help his mood.
Screech.
Why was this bird following him?
Ren’s long legs moved him quickly to the white house. He raised his hand to knock. The door swung open, and a lady about the age of his ma, smiled at him. “Yes, may I help you?”
“Uh.” He lifted the ragged brown suitcase with his left hand, keeping his right one hidden. “Miss Carmichael asked me to deliver this to your home. It’s Miss Millard’s. She’s come to visit.”
“Oh, wonderful.” She clasped her hands to her chest. She opened the screen. “Won’t you please come in and put it in the bedroom over there?”
The cantankerous rooster squawked louder. The kind woman smiled at the bird. “Bert, I see you. Thanks for making sure he found us.”
Bert chirped and flapped his wings, and ran back down the street. If Ren didn’t know better, he’d think the rooster could understand everything the mayor’s wife said. Ren shook his head to clear it. He really needed to stay in the forge and pound metal all day.
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About the Author
Passionate about all types of stories—whether they are from songs, theatre, movies, or novels—Denise M. Colby loves history and constantly finds herself contemplating how it was to live in the 1800s.
An avid journal writer, Denise usually can be found with a pen and notepad whenever she’s reading God’s word. Each year, Denise chooses a word to focus on. She shares her learnings about that word throughout the year on the two blogs she writes for.
A wife for thirty years and mother to three boys and a daughter-in-love, Denise loves to read, watch movies with her family, sing 80s and musical songs, dance, and spend date nights with her husband.
Writing Historical Christian Romance novels combines her love of learning about history and reading. Visit Denise’s website to sign up for her newsletter or connect with her on her social media.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, fun swag (Bert the rooster keychain, stickers, bookmark), and a signed copy of book 1, When Plans Go Awry (now an ACFW Carol Award finalist)!
(1) winner will receive a Bert the Rooster pack including a Rooster Squishmellow, keychain, and stickers!
(1) winner will receive a bundle of book-related swag!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 9, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 16, 2025. 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.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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