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June 30, 2010
First Page-The Prince of Val-Feyridge-Debut Author Helen C. Johannes
THE PRINCE OF VAL-FEYRIDGE, April 30, 2010, The Wild Rose Press
A warrior with a destiny, a woman with a gift. Can loving the enemy restore a broken kingdom? Or will forbidden love destroy it—and them—first?
by Debut Author Helen C. Johannes
PART I: D'NALEE
CHAPTER ONE
"Panting, Aerid yanked her cloak from yet another blackberry briar. Her fingertips still glowed green, and she paused for a precious moment to rub at the evenroot stain. If only she had worn gloves...
June 29, 2010
June 28, 2010
Book Monday-Author Gail Gaymer Martin & Bride in Training
About the Book:
Perfectionist Martin Davis's life is in turmoil. The lonely businessman's search for companionship led him to adopt a dog—a rather rambunctious terrier. And now Martin's at his wits' end. When dog trainer Emily Ireland offers to help, Martin is grateful—and intrigued. But he's wary of getting too close to the sweet, pretty Emily, especially when he learns of her scandalous past. Can Martin ever open his heart to the possibility that Emily just may be his perfect...
June 24, 2010
Lyn Reviews Author Kim Vogel Sawyer's Latest
A Hopeful Heart by Kim Vogel SawyerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kim Vogel Sawyer's classic mail order bride story takes wing and flies on its own! A delightful heroine and a mystery thrown in. A good summer afternoon by the pool read.
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Have any of you read any of Kim Vogel Sawyer's books? Remember leaving a comment and you're automatically entered into this month's drawing for an autographed copy of Her Abundant Joy.
June 23, 2010
First Page-Chesapeake Weddings-Author Cecelia Dowdy
Chesapeake Weddings by Cecelia Dowdy
The loud banging at Monica Crawford's front door awakened her. Forcing herself out of bed, she glanced at the clock and saw it was two in the morning. "I'm coming!" She ran to the door. Looking through the peephole, Monica saw her little sister Gina smiling at her. Her heart pounded as she opened the door, gripping the knob. "What are you doing here?" Playing an internal game of tug-of-war, she wondered if she should hug her sister or slam...
June 22, 2010
Western Author Stephen Bly Speaks About Western Women
My guest today is Author Stephen Bly, a longtime Western author. Here's Stephen:
"A WESTERN WOMAN'S CHARM
For cowboys, sticking up for a woman's honor…no debate. They don't blink. And they don't hesitate to offer help for a damsel in distress. But most cowboys admire strong women. That's why I write about them. Gals like. . .wayward, banished Grace Denison in The Senator's Other Daughter. Lixie Miller and her fight for peace and purpose (The General's Notorious Widow)....
June 21, 2010
Book Monday-Author Robin Lee Hatcher & A Matter of Character
A MATTER OF CHARACTERby Robin Lee HatcherHistorical RomanceJune 2010
Who says a woman can't keep a secret?
It's 1918, and Daphne McKinley, heiress to a small fortune, has found contentment in the town of Bethlehem Springs. But Daphne has a secret.
A series of dime novels loosely based on local lore and featuring a nefarious villain known as Rawhide Rick has enjoyed modest popularity among readers. Nobody in Bethlehem Springs knows the man behind the stories … except Daphne.
When...
June 17, 2010
Author Lena Nelson Dooley & Strength when Needed
My guest today is Author Lena Nelson Dooley recounts a crisis in her life and how it impacted her writing. Here'e Lena:
"In April of 2009, I had a speaking engagement in Madisonville, Texas. My husband drove me down there. Because I have a problem with one leg, it's hard for me to drive a long distance.
When we awakened the next morning, James's face was swollen and a large lump hung below his chin. I tried to get him to go to the hospital across the street from the Bed & Breakfast, but he...
June 16, 2010
First Page-In Harm's Way-Author Irene Hannon
IN HARM'S WAY by Irene Hannon
Book 3—Heroes of Quantico
Prologue
In a matter of minutes, the baby would be hers.
Forever.
Debra flexed her fingers inside the snug latex gloves, tightened her grip on the loop of wire in her hand, and melted deeper into the shadows at the back of the dim, gothic-style church. As the final organ notes reverberated through the deserted sanctuary, their hollow echo fading into the murky alcoves along the perimeter, the woman behind the keyboard tilted ...
June 15, 2010
Author Roseanna White & Abigail
Today's guest is Author Roseanna White who is a fresh new face in Christian Fiction. She writes about her heroine Abigail. Here's Roseanna:
"Abigail was seven when she lost her father. Eight when her mother died, after being forced to remarry. She found herself alone in a family not her own and sold before her mother was even buried. Sold to the enemy of her people–a Roman soldier.
Still, Jehovah would not abandon her, even if she secretly wished he would. He wanted her to be a slave? So b...
