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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Hidden Danger by Jerusha Agen

Hidden Danger JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Hidden Danger by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Hidden Danger

Series: Guardians Unleashed #1

Author: Jerusha Agen

Publisher: SDG Words

Release Date: November 8, 2021

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

The greatest threat to this K-9 team is the one they don't see coming.

Cora Isaksson’s guilt has shadowed her life ever since drugs ensnared her brother and he disappeared. When Bradley suddenly returns, Cora and her narcotics detection K-9 are thrust into a battle against the drug cartel that wants him back.

DEA Special Agent Kent Thomson has his own personal reasons for bringing justice to the cartel. Cora and her drug-sniffing K-9 will only get in his way. Or are they assets that will enable him to right the wrongs of the past?

When the cartel targets Cora, she and Kent join forces with her teammates at the Phoenix K-9 Security and Detection Agency to end the cartel before it ends her. They’re prepared for danger, but when more lives than their own hang in the balance, can they trust God for the rescue that’s out of their reach?

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EXCERPT

The golden retriever smelled the suitcase, her feathered tail swishing with excitement.

“Sir, I’m afraid you’re going to have to stay and allow your suitcase to be searched.” Cora’s voice trembled slightly as trepidation coursed through her veins. Confronting a suspect without backup from an officer was risky, but she couldn’t let him go. “This is a narcotics detection K-9, and she has identified there may be illegal narcotics in your suitcase.”

“I don’t care what you or your dog think. You can’t stop me from leaving.” The man nodded to his companion, and they turned to leave again.

“No.” Cora’s heart thudded against her ribs, as if an instinctive warning of self-preservation. But she darted in front of the two men, using Jana’s wagging body to help block them. “I’m sorry, but you can’t leave.” She started to turn toward Frank.

Someone grabbed her arm and yanked her backward.

Cora gasped.

“Don’t you dare.” The younger man leveled the threat in a low growl. He stood just behind her to one side, his body an uncomfortable inch or two away from hers. He squeezed her arm as he leaned in, an odor that suggested he hadn’t bathed in a while assaulting her nostrils.

“Feel this?” He pressed something hard into her back through her jacket.

She held her breath. She’d never had a gun poking her before, but somehow, she knew without a doubt what it was. Father, please help me.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jerusha Agen imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. With a B.A. in English and a background in screenwriting, Jerusha is a speaker, writing instructor, and Fear Warrior who sounds the call to battle against fear in our everyday lives. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats. You’ll often find her sharing irresistibly adorable photos of them in her newsletter and on social media. Get a free suspense story from Jerusha and find more of her thrilling, fear-fighting novels at www.JerushaAgen.com.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a prize package including a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, one signed copy of Hidden Danger, a Hidden Danger mug, Hidden Danger keychain, Phoenix K-9 Agency notepad, and Phoenix K-9 stickers!

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Author Interview & Giveaway: Right Here Waiting

Right Here Waiting JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Right Here Waiting by Michelle Sass Aleckson presented by Susan May Warren, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Right Here Waiting
Series: Deep Haven Collection #6
Author: Michelle Sass Aleckson presented by Susan May Warren
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: November 9, 2021
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

She doesn’t belong in his world—but she’s determined to try.

Sled dog musher and outdoor adventurer Nick Dahlquist doesn’t mean to be a loner—he just feels at home in the woods, with his dogs, and online in his vlogging world, where he’s amassed nearly a million viewers. But he’s just a simple guy, with simple goals—care for his dogs, teach people how to survive the cold, and run the Iditarod. Unfortunately, life turns cold when his lead dog is injured, and he’s low on funds. Good thing he has LadyJHawk to chat with. She’s become an online friend he can turn to, and he’s starting to need her more than he’d like to admit. But the last thing he wants is for some random woman to show up on his doorstep…

Chopper pilot and Texas gal Jae Lynn Washington has been following Nick’s DogQuest videos and Get Lost in the Woods vlogs since she inherited her deceased boyfriend’s military working dog. Three years later, his online friendship has made her wonder if he could be more than a friend. What if she moved to Deep Haven? Would that be considered stalking, even if she got a bonafide job on the Crisis Response Team?

When Jae shows up in Deep Haven—and on Nick’s doorstep—he’s not at all the man she met online. And when Nick is tapped to train the team, he’s pretty sure petite, summer-loving Jae won’t last a moment in the brutal cold—a fear he pours out to LadyJHawk. As their training takes a personal turn, their chilly start begins to thaw. But what will happen if he discovers that Jae and LadyJHawk are one and the same?

When a blizzard strikes, and the CRT is called out into the storm, more than just their relationship is at risk…

Cozy up to this delightful twist on You’ve Got Mail set in the snowy escape of Deep Haven.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Susan May Warren Michelle Sass Aleckson

Susan May Warren is the USA Today best-selling novelist of 80 books. With more than 1.5 million books in print, she is beloved by reviewers and readers around the world. Visit Susan at www.susanmaywarren.com.

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After growing upon both the east and west coasts, Michelle Sass Aleckson now lives the country life in central Minnesota with her own hero and their four kids. She loves rocking out to 80’s music on a Saturday night, playing Balderdash with the fam, and getting lost in good stories. Especially stories that shine grace. And if you’re wondering, yes, Sass is her maiden name. Visit her at www.michellealeckson.com.

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Merging the creative energies of best-selling authors Susan May Warren and Lindsay Harrel, Sunrise Publishing is the matchmaker for established authors who want to build on their current success for future growth and aspiring authors looking to break out, build an audience, and hone their writing skills.

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE SASS ALECKSON

Q: What was the inspiration behind Right Here Waiting?
Michelle: The hero of Right Here Waiting, Nick Dahlquist, was a side character in my first book Crazy For You. As he gave his cousin Peter advice on women, I discovered that he had his own issues with romance. So I was compelled to figure out Nick’s story. I already knew he was dog sledder which made for fascinating research and a great reason to rewatch a favorite movie Iron Will. And as I was dreaming up the right heroine for Nick I thought about another favorite, the Nora Ephron romcom You’ve Got Mail. Nick and Jae have a real connection online, but I wondered what would happen when they met in real life.

Q: How long did it take you to write this novel?

Michelle: This novel took longer than my first because it was such a hard season! We were in the midst of the Covid shut down, kids trying to distance learn from home, and our community was hit hard with some tragic situations. And let me tell ya, writing while grieving is not easy. So my first draft took six months, but it needed a lot of work. The editing took another four to five months. But this book has come a long way and thankfully I had great editors helping me find the heart of the story.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote from this novel?

Michelle: Pastor Dan always has some words of wisdom that I need as much as my characters do! Here’s this nugget from him: “Faith is not about being strong, having all the answers, or having our act together….God chose unlikely heroes: the weak, the despised, the needy. I wonder if that’s because they were aware that they had little to offer while the strong and proud were busy trying to prove themselves worthy.”

Q: What do you hope readers take away from Right Here Waiting?

Michelle: Both of the characters in RHW are hiding. Nick is hiding out in the woods from a broken heart and Jae is hiding her online identity. They each feel like they just don’t fit in. I don’t know about you, but I’ve felt that way at times. But if we want a true connection with others, it often means being a little vulnerable: asking for help, inviting others into our lives, and sometimes being the first one to reach out. I hope readers will find the encouragement to do that especially as so many of are emerging from isolation and a season of distancing from others.

Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers would not know?

Michelle: I studied cross-cultural ministries in college. I love to learn about other cultures and try to include characters with different ethnicities in my books. And you will almost always find a reference to 80’s and 90’s pop songs in my stories. This one happens to be the title.

Q: What are you reading now?

Michelle: Irene Hannon’s Labyrinth of Lies. I love undercover identity tropes! 😉

Q: How many bookcases are in your home?

Michelle: Five…and they are all overflowing! And there’s multiple stacks and piles of books on places that aren’t shelves! We love books.

Q: What do you like to do when you are not writing?
Michelle: Reading! I was a reader long before I thought about writing. I love to read any kind of romance, but especially historical ones from WWII and the Regency era. And I definitely need time with my people when I’m not writing too. My family and I like to hike or watch movies and I’ve got a great group of friends that keep me laughing and enjoying life.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Picture Imperfect by Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger

Picture Imperfect JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Picture Imperfect by Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Picture Imperfect
Series: Roseville Romances #1
Author: Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: November 5, 2021
Genre: Christian, Contemporary Romance

Can a struggling career woman and a procrastinating artist save a beloved nonprofit?

Aspiring novelist Caroline Penn expected a promotion, not a picture book assignment. But when her employer, the non-profit Helping Hope, runs into financial trouble, this book might be the solution. With the company struggling to stay afloat, she and the illustrator will need to collaborate on a strict deadline—no problem for a workaholic like Caroline, right?

Andy Jackson, a “starving” artist, pays the bills by taking on graphic design gigs, but his perfectionism gets in the way. If only he could focus on a project for once, perhaps he could achieve his dream to make art for children for a living.

When the two are thrust together to create a book, Caroline can’t seem to write for children, and Andy can’t meet a deadline to save his life. As time ticks down to release day, the two must face their pasts and insecurities. If they can avoid strangling one another for long enough, they may just bring to the table what the other is missing.

If not, the fate of their careers—and a beloved nonprofit—hangs in the balance.

EXCERPT

Caroline glanced back at her computer. The screen had gone dark from lack of use, as empty as her inspiration. I don’t know about that.

“I told that son of mine.” Miss Evie smiled with self-satisfaction. “It would save money to do it in-house, I told him. You’ve got a good writer sitting right in front of your nose, I said, if you’d ever think to read your own magazines and donor letters. Well, I guess it got through his thick skull.”

“Thank you, Miss Evie. But… I’ve never written for children. I’ve never had a book published. I don’t know what I’m doing. I…”

“Hush, now.” She made a shooing motion as she turned to leave. “When God opens a door, you don’t ask questions. You just walk through it.” She tapped her cane as if that settled the matter.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Hope Bolinger Alyssa Roat

Hope Bolinger is the author of 12 books, including the award-winning Blaze trilogy. She has worked in the industry as an agent, done acquisitions and editorial roles for publishers, and has also worked for magazines, newspapers, and online publications such as Crosswalk.com. Her articles and other publications can be seen by millions yearly, and she has 1100 bylines to her name. When she isn't battling deadlines, she loves to hike in Ohio's national parks and pet her high-maintenance cat Twix. Find out more about her at https://www.hopebolinger.com.

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Alyssa Roat has worked in a wide variety of roles within the publishing industry as an agent, editor, writer, and marketer. She is the publicity manager at Mountain Brook Ink and Mountain Brook Fire, a former associate literary agent at Cyle Young Literary Elite, an editor with Sherpa Editing Services, and a freelance writer with 200+ bylines in local, national, and international publications. She is the author of The Wraithwood Trilogy and the co-author with Hope Bolinger of the YA superhero chat fiction romances Dear Hero and Dear Henchman. Her name is a pun, which means you can learn more about her at www.alyssawrote.com or on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as @alyssawrote.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Perfectly Arranged OR a $20 Amazon gift card (winner's choice)!

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Blog Blitz with Giveaway: A View Most Glorious by Regina Scott

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Regina is celebrating the end of her American Wonders Collection series

with a huge giveaway! Check out her note, series, and giveaway below.

Note from the Author

I’m so excited for the conclusion of my American Wonders series! I have always loved the wonder and majesty of our national parks, in part because my father introduced me to them. He would have been tickled with A View Most Glorious, set on Mt. Rainier, because that was his mountain. We hiked or camped on it nearly every weekend when I was growing up, and I live 45 minutes from the gates of the national park today. In celebration of the release of this third volume, I’m delighted to offer this prize pack, with each of the books in the series in paperback, a collection of nine vintage-style postcards from the parks featured (the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Mt. Rainier), and a poster that speaks to the heart of the story: The best view comes after the hardest climb. May all your views be glorious!

—Regina

A View Most Glorious

(American Wonders Collection #3)

By Regina Scott

Christian Historical Romance

Paperback, E-book & Audiobook, 368 Pages

October 5, 2021 by Revell

Reluctant socialite Coraline Baxter longs to live a life of significance and leave her mark on the world. When her local suffragette group asks her to climb Mount Rainier to raise awareness of their cause, she jumps at the chance, even though she has absolutely no climbing experience. If she can do it, any woman can do it. And after her mother issues an ultimatum--that Cora marry the man of her mother's choosing if she is not successful--Cora must do it. But she can't do it alone.

Noted mountain guide Nathan Hardee initially refuses to help Cora, but has a change of heart when he sees what is at stake. He knows enough about the man Cora's mother has chosen to know that the headstrong young woman should have nothing to do with him, much less marry him.

Climbing Rainier will require all of Cora's fortitude and will lead her and Nathan to rediscover their faith in God and humanity. These two loners make unlikely partners in righting a wrong and may just discover that only together is the view most glorious.

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About the Author

Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn’t sell her first novel until she learned a bit more about writing. Since her first book was published, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages, including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. She now has had published more than fifty works of warm, witty historical romance. Regina Scott and her husband of more than 30 years reside in the Puget Sound area of Washington State on the way to Mt. Rainier. She has dressed as a Regency dandy, learned to fence, driven four-in-hand, and sailed on a tall ship, all in the name of research, of course. Learn more about her at her website.

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Tour Giveaway

One winner will receive print copies of all three books in the American Wonders Collection, a collection of nine vintage-style postcards from the parks featured (the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Mt. Rainier), and a poster that speaks to the heart of the story: The best view comes after the hardest climb. (US only)

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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Book Review: Every Word Unsaid by Kimberly Duffy

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Every Word Unsaid: A Novel
Authors: Kimberly Duffy
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, Inspirational Fiction
Publisher: Bethany House (November 2, 2021)
Length: (368) pages
Format: Trade paperback, eBook, & audiobook
Tour Dates: November 1-14, 2021

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Augusta Travers has spent the last three years avoiding the stifling expectations of New York society and her family's constant disappointment. As the nation's most fearless--and reviled--columnist, Gussie travels the country with her Kodak camera and spins stories for women unable to leave hearth and home. But when her adventurous nature lands her in the middle of a scandal, an opportunity to leave America offers the perfect escape.

Arriving in India, she expects only a nice visit with childhood friends, siblings Catherine and Gabriel, and escapades that will further her career. Instead, she finds herself facing a plague epidemic, confusion over Gabriel's sudden appeal, and the realization that what she wants from life is changing. But slowing down means facing all the hurts of her past that she's long been trying to outrun. And that may be an undertaking too great even for her.

ADVANCE PRAISE

“Duffy shines in elegant, flowing prose and delicate precision that underscores the nineteenth-century setting."— Booklist, starred review

"An author to watch."— Library Journal

"Duffy's writing is beautiful, deep, and contemplative."— Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of Shadows of the White City

MY THOUGHTS

Kimberly Duffy’s admiration for India shines in Every Word Unsaid. Although Gussie’s journey starts in America, circumstances bring her to India, an exotic setting brought to life by Duffy’s stunning descriptions. An example: “America, with its youthful zeal and brazen thirst, whispered a sonnet to Gussie’s heart. But India sang, her voice a thunderous roar, to the percussion of drums. It reached inside her and wrestled with the accusations that had chased her across the ocean.” Beautiful prose.

Every Word Unsaid follows Gussie’s path to maturity. A life of monetary privilege coupled with youthful ignorance and family dysfunction leads Gussie to reckless decisions. Some readers may not appreciate the duration of her immaturity, but as the story progresses, Gussie comes into her own. Her time in India begets insight into her passions and gifts, an awareness of injustice, and a true understanding of the power of words. The latter stands as my favorite theme in this novel. Gussie’s wrestling with words spoken over her is a relatable struggle for many, including myself. I loved seeing her overcome the disparaging words by choosing to believe the truth.

While Every Word Unsaid briefly mentions Nora and Owen from A Mosaic of Wings, this novel is a stand-alone and might be my favorite story by Kimberly Duffy. Every Word Unsaid will appeal to readers who enjoy inspirational historical fiction with character development, serious themes, and a friends-to-lovers romance. 4.5 Stars.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

AUTHOR BIO

Kimberly Duffy is Long Island native currently living in Southwest Ohio, via six months in India. When she's not homeschooling her four kids, she writes historical fiction that takes her readers back in time and across oceans. She loves trips that require a passport, recipe books, and practicing kissing scenes with her husband of twenty years. He doesn't mind.

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Nov 01 Heidi Reads (Excerpt)
Nov 01 Austenprose (Review)
Nov 02 The Caffeinated Bibliophile (Review)
Nov 02 A Darn Good Read (Review)
Nov 02 Reading with Emily (Review)
Nov 03 A Bookish Way of Life (Review)
Nov 03 Bookfoolery (Review)
Nov 03 All-of-a-Kind Mom (Review)
Nov 04 Between the Lines Books ‘n’ Stuff (Spotlight)
Nov 04 Library of Clean Reads (Review)
Nov 04 Wishful Endings (Review)
Nov 05 Captivated Reading (Spotlight)
Nov 05 Laura’s Reviews (Review)
Nov 06 My Bookish Bliss (Review)
Nov 06 Beauty in the Binding (Review)
Nov 07 Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen (Spotlight)
Nov 08 Novels Alive (Review)
Nov 08 Bookworm Lisa (Review)
Nov 09 Nurse Bookie (Review)
Nov 10 Our Book Confessions (Spotlight)
Nov 10 Literary Time Out (Review)
Nov 11 Chicks, Rogues and Scandals (Excerpt)
Nov 11 Storeybook Reviews (Excerpt)
Nov 11 Life of Literature (Review)
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Nov 13 Reading Is My Superpower (Review)
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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Book Review & Giveaway: Heirs of Falcon Point

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Heirs of Falcon Point

By Traci Hunter Abramson, Sian Ann Bessey,

Paige Edwards, A.L. Sowards

Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Suspense, Mystery, Romance

Paperback & ebook, 408 Pages

October 11, 2021 by Covenant Communications

In the early days of World War II, the Lang family lost everything. Eighty years later, it’s time to take it back.

The Nazis have taken control of Austria, and wealthy widower Leopold Lang faces a difficult decision: join the ranks of the foreign power that has taken over his homeland or flee with his children to safety. Leopold makes his choice—but too late. His family is ripped apart, never to be reunited. But decades later, fate brings together the descendants of this broken dynasty in the place where it all began—Falcon Point.

Anna, Cole, and Tess have never met, each relying on fractured pieces of information to understand their Austrian heritage. But when unforeseen opportunities draw these Lang cousins to Falcon Point, they soon discover they are not alone in their quest to claim the coveted property and the fabled treasure hidden within. Unfortunately, another claimant, one with a much darker heritage, is determined to eliminate the Lang family once and for all.

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My Thoughts:

Though written by four authors, Heirs of Falcon Point traces the story of the original Lang family and their descendants with precision and consistency. I appreciated the author contribution page which listed author responsibilities by character. I had previously read one novel by A. L. Sowards, but Heirs of Falcon Point introduced me to Paige Edwards, Sian Ann Bessey, and Traci Hunter Abramson.

Heirs of Falcon Point commences with the Lang family in 1940 Austria and captured my attention right away. Though a bit heart-rending, this was the easiest part of the story to read as it chronicled the dangerous flight from their beloved home and country. Once the plot switched to present day (at chapter 14) to focus on the Lang family descendants, I still liked the story, but only read one or two chapters at a time. The four descendants, plus their love interests, entered the story and the narrative jumped around between all the characters. Due to the complexity of the characters and accompanying narratives, I had difficulty getting invested in any of them. Of the romances, I enjoyed Beckett and Anna’s second chance romance the best. Once the cousins became aware of their Falcon Point inheritance and the stories began to converge together, I found the novel more pleasurable to read.

Heirs of Falcon Point by Traci Hunter Abramson, Sian Ann Bessy, Paige Edwards, and A. L. Sowards is an interesting story. I would likely enjoy this story more on a second read as I’d have less difficulty keeping everything straight.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

About the Authors:

Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study-abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children's teenage years. She loves to travel and enjoys coaching her local high school swim team. She has written more than thirty bestselling novels and is a seven-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year.

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, but grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend Brigham Young University in Utah, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in English.

She began her writing career as a college student, publishing several articles in the New Era, Ensign, and Liahona magazines. Since then she has published historical romance and romantic suspense novels, along with a variety of children's books. She is a USA Today best-selling author, a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and a Whitney Award finalist.

Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of three beautiful girls and two handsome boys. They currently live in Idaho, and although Sian doesn't have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, she can still wrap her tongue around, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue.

Traveling, reading, cooking, and being with her grandchildren are some of her favorite activities.

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Paige Edwards is an award-winning author of contemporary Regency romances with a side-order of suspense. Her stories have debuted in the number-one Amazon spot for Christian fiction and have received national five-star reviews by Reader’s Favorite and InD’Tale Magazine. Her novels appeal to a wide range of readers from Historical Romance to Mystery/Suspense. She holds a degree in interior design and has worked professionally in that field. Due to her strong British roots, Paige’s books are often set in the UK, and she hops the pond whenever she gets the chance. She Is the Lady Paige Edwards when in Scotland, but her favorite title is Grandma. When she needs a break from writing, she serves as president of her area’s Interfaith Community Council, she is fond of digging in the dirt (what some might call gardening), she bikes the battlefields, and she kayaks on the lake.

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A. L. Sowards has always been fascinated by the 1940s, but she’s grateful she didn’t live back then. She doesn’t think she could have written a novel on a typewriter, and no one would be able to read her handwriting if she wrote her books out longhand. She does, however, think they had the right idea when they rationed nylon and women went barelegged.

Sowards is the author of multiple historical fiction novels, with settings spanning the globe from the fourteenth to twentieth centuries. Her stories have become Whitney Finalists and won a Whitney Award, reached the number one spot across multiple Amazon categories, received praise from the Historical Novel Society, and been loved by readers from a variety of backgrounds.

She lives with her husband and three children and has called Washington State, Utah, and Alaska home. She enjoys hiking and swimming, usually manages to keep up with the laundry, and loves it when someone else cooks dinner. She doesn’t own a typewriter, but she does own a pair or two of nylons.

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