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Now available for pre-order:
An Unexpected Woman.
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With publication less than a month away, you have the opportunity to order a paperback of this light, Christian romance early.

One of my favourite things is when Mark and Shelley get cheeky with each other. Each knows how to keep the other from getting in a funk. And the flirting is awesome. There are some great romantic moments that are perfectly in keeping with godly conduct. - Jess Molly on Goodreads

All pre-orders will receive a personalized, signed bookplate and a gift:

Why a flashlight on a keychain? Because heroine SHELLEY ROBERTS believes in being prepared for every contingency!

Overall, this was a satisfying read. Much in the tone of a Karen Kingsbury novel, this book should appeal to those who love Christian romances. -Sandra for myfictionnook.com

Additionally, all pre-orders will be shipped out a week before publication, so you'll get your copy EARLY. :)

Kicking off An Unexpected Woman 's blog tour in style is Manic Readers!

Featuring an interview, review, and a giveaway, we begin in grand fashion.

Mark and Shelley complement each other well... All things considered Mark and Shelley’s story is an enjoyable faith based love story...

Check out the review and comment to enter their drawing. :)

With my thanks to Raum Marinella on My Reading Lounge!

Sandi Layne's refreshing and brilliant writing style will fascinate you. She says that the ability to laugh is vital, and she puts it in practice in this novel.

With my thanks to Shyla at The To Be Read Pile.

"...there was plenty to like about this story. The world Ms. Layne creates is full of fun, fleshed out characters, ever day victories, and a warm setting that makes the lack of heat worthwhile.

Even if you aren’t a huge inspirational buff, you’ll enjoy this romance."

Check out the very kind review from Sandra at My Fiction Nook:

The author also picks up on themes of family and friendship, as well as the need to compromise in any relationship.

Overall, this was a satisfying read. Much in the tone of a Karen Kingsbury novel, this book should appeal to those who love Christian romances.

Today on the "Unexpected Woman Blog Tour" I want to share an interview!



The Romanian blog Fantasy-link did a five-butterfly-review of An Unexpected Woman and an interview of the heroine, Shelley Roberts. Character interviews are always fun for me, so here's an excerpt.

So you work with your dad. How is he? Was he the protective type when you were a teenager? I know mine was. (laughs)

(laughs, too) My dad is the best. He was protective, sure, when I was a teenager. He called me a flirt, because I guess I flirted with a lot of people. But he wasn't obnoxious about it. (grinning) I'd tease him,
sometimes, and get all dramatic about a date or whatever just to see him get flustered. When my brother Stevie was home, though, he was the one that most guys got worried about.

Tell me about your relationship with Stephanie, your step mom. She seems really sweet, but do you two get along?

Stephanie is wonderful. About the time I was in my late teens, I figured my dad would get lonely after Mom died. I even asked him if he'd start dating—there were lots of nice ladies at our church and all. He'd just smile and shake his head. Until I was twenty-one. Then, he met Stephanie and fell all over himself. It was adorable. She and I get along great. I think we would have if we'd have met when I was a lot younger, too. I had to work some with Dad-Availability Time for a year or two after they first got together, though. (shrugs, blushes) I had to get used to not being first priority. But I did.

I hope you check it out! :)