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April 13, 2015
An excerpt from To Win Her Favor
You asked for it, so here it is...
A three chapter excerpt from To Win Her Favor
the second standalone novel in the Belle Meade Plantation series
Releases May 12, 2015
Buy the book
Thanks, friends, for anticipating this release. I'm eager to share Cullen and Maggie's story with you!
Thanks for reading, Tamera
A three chapter excerpt from To Win Her Favor
the second standalone novel in the Belle Meade Plantation series
Releases May 12, 2015
Buy the book
Thanks, friends, for anticipating this release. I'm eager to share Cullen and Maggie's story with you!
Thanks for reading, Tamera
Another fun book cover story
Twin covers? Really? Friend and writing critique partner Deborah Raney and I have ended up with the same cover for different novels! But you know, I don't really mind...
Find out why!
Find out why!
March 24, 2015
Flash Sale! .99 e-book for The Inheritance - WED, MAR 25 or while it lasts!
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About the book: Determined to tame her younger brother’s rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin’s invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an “untimely inheritance” challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust—and perhaps even her heart.
U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna Ashford, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive—and the one woman who can help him find the future he’s been longing for.
As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.
Women of FaithTM has shared the message of hope and grace with millions of women across the country through conferences and resources. When you see the words "Women of Faith Fiction" on a novel, you're guaranteed a reading experience that will capture your imagination and inspire your faith. Hope you enjoy, and let me know if you grab it!
Flash Sale! .99 e-book for The Inheritance - WED, MAR 25
AMAZON
GOGGLE
BARNES AND NOBLE
APPLE
KOBO
About the book: Determined to tame her younger brother’s rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin’s invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an “untimely inheritance” challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust—and perhaps even her heart.
U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna Ashford, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive—and the one woman who can help him find the future he’s been longing for.
As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.
Women of FaithTM has shared the message of hope and grace with millions of women across the country through conferences and resources. When you see the words "Women of Faith Fiction" on a novel, you're guaranteed a reading experience that will capture your imagination and inspire your faith. Hope you enjoy, and let me know if you grab it!
March 21, 2015
Coming in July
A novella collection with friends and fellow authors Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love, and Elizabeth Musser. . .
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To Mend a Dream by Tamera Alexander
(a Belle Meade Plantation novella)
Savannah Darby would do almost anything to revisit her family home. So when new owner, Aidan Bedford, a Boston attorney and former Union soldier, seeks to redecorate the house for his fiancée, Savannah jumps at the opportunity. But the clock is ticking. Can she find the box her father supposedly hid there during the war before her assignment is completed? And before she sees yet another battle lost on the home front. This time, one of the heart.
An Outlaw's Heart by Shelley Shepard Gray
When Russell Stark returns to Fort Worth, he's determined to begin a new life. But when he arrives at his mother's homestead, he discovers she's very ill, and the woman he loved is still as beautiful and sweet as he remembered. With time running out, Russell must come to terms with both his future and his past.
A Heart So True by Dorothy Love
Abigail knows all too well what is expected of her: to marry her distant cousin Charles and take her place in society. But her heart belongs to another. A terrible incident forces Abby to choose between love and duty.
Love Beyond Limits by Elizabeth Musser
Emily has a secret: She's in love with one of the freedmen on her family's plantation. Meanwhile, another man declares his love for her. Emily realizes some things are not as they seem and secrets must be kept in order to keep those she loves safe.
Each novella includes a scrumptious Southern recipe that's inherent to each author's story and that will suit your book club meeting to a T!
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"Savannah and Aidan’s story touched me deeply, and made me smile because, a century and a half later, people really haven’t changed so much. We still have the same longings, the same fears, the same trials. And as this story so beautifully illustrates, we still have the same God desiring to fulfill our longings, calm our fears, and carry us through every heartache. And sometimes, to bring us the kind of love Savannah and Aidan were blessed to know."~ Deborah Raney, author of the Chicory Inn Novels and The Face of the Earth
Click to pre-order
To Mend a Dream by Tamera Alexander
(a Belle Meade Plantation novella)
Savannah Darby would do almost anything to revisit her family home. So when new owner, Aidan Bedford, a Boston attorney and former Union soldier, seeks to redecorate the house for his fiancée, Savannah jumps at the opportunity. But the clock is ticking. Can she find the box her father supposedly hid there during the war before her assignment is completed? And before she sees yet another battle lost on the home front. This time, one of the heart.
An Outlaw's Heart by Shelley Shepard Gray
When Russell Stark returns to Fort Worth, he's determined to begin a new life. But when he arrives at his mother's homestead, he discovers she's very ill, and the woman he loved is still as beautiful and sweet as he remembered. With time running out, Russell must come to terms with both his future and his past.
A Heart So True by Dorothy Love
Abigail knows all too well what is expected of her: to marry her distant cousin Charles and take her place in society. But her heart belongs to another. A terrible incident forces Abby to choose between love and duty.
Love Beyond Limits by Elizabeth Musser
Emily has a secret: She's in love with one of the freedmen on her family's plantation. Meanwhile, another man declares his love for her. Emily realizes some things are not as they seem and secrets must be kept in order to keep those she loves safe.
Each novella includes a scrumptious Southern recipe that's inherent to each author's story and that will suit your book club meeting to a T!
Click to pre-order
"Savannah and Aidan’s story touched me deeply, and made me smile because, a century and a half later, people really haven’t changed so much. We still have the same longings, the same fears, the same trials. And as this story so beautifully illustrates, we still have the same God desiring to fulfill our longings, calm our fears, and carry us through every heartache. And sometimes, to bring us the kind of love Savannah and Aidan were blessed to know."~ Deborah Raney, author of the Chicory Inn Novels and The Face of the Earth
March 4, 2015
LIBRARY BUILDER Giveaway (20 books and a whole lot more!)
Want to build your local library's collection? Or perhaps your church or reading club's library? Then enter the Library Builder Giveaway by signing up to receive my email updates. I love staying connected with you!
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February 24, 2015
To Whisper Her Name $2.99 e-book
From Feb 23 - Mar 1...Grab USA Today bestseller To Whisper Her Name, the first book in the Belle Meade Plantation series, for $2.99 for your e-reader.
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Thanks for taking these journeys with me!
And just in case you haven't seen the Belle Meade Plantation, let me take you on a little tour...
Amazon
Thanks for taking these journeys with me!
And just in case you haven't seen the Belle Meade Plantation, let me take you on a little tour...
Pre-order To Win Her Favor e-book for only $4.99
$4.99 pre-order for e-bookA pre-order e-book sale! If you pre-order To Win Her Favor, the second standalone novel in the Belle Meade Plantation series, by May 11, your e-book price is $4.99.
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Here's a glimpse at the full cover (front and back). What do you think?
Click to enlargeI especially love the spine. Which reminds me, bookmarks should be ready for mailing soon. I'll update you when those get here.
Thanks, as always, for pinning these images on Pinterest and for passing this promotion along to those who love Southern fiction and stories that incorporate real history and people.
About the book:
A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. But the one man who could help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing forever.
An Irishman far from home, Cullen McGrath left a once prosperous life in England because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. He's come to Nashville for a fresh start, hoping to buy land and begin farming, all while determined to stay as far away from thoroughbred racing as possible. But starting over proves harder than he'd wagered, especially when Maggie Linden's father makes him an offer he shouldn't accept yet cannot possibly refuse.
Maggie is certain that her mare, Bourbon Belle, can take the top purse in the inaugural Peyton Stakes, the richest race ever run in America. Maggie only needs the chance to prove it. To give her that chance--and to save Linden Downs from being sold to the highest bidder--Maggie's father, aging, yet wily as ever, makes a barter. His agreement includes one tiny, troublesome detail--Maggie must marry a man she's never met. A man she never would have chosen for herself.
February 22, 2015
The Inheritance | Free e-book
Have you read The Inheritance? If not, grab it free on e-book this week only. I'd be so grateful if you'd share this promo with your book clubs and other reading buddies.
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Did you know that The Inheritance — my fifth published book — was really the first story I ever wrote? It was initially rejected by a publisher years earlier (and they were right to do so, it needed work!). But seven years after first writing this manuscript, I got the chance to write it all over again as the first historical for #WomenofFaith fiction. And I'm so grateful. Wyatt and McKenna's story had been living inside me for a long time. I hope you enjoy it.
P.S. For you aspiring writers out there. . . Never give up on a manuscript! Every no along the way is simply part of God's final YES when his perfect timing is reached.
About the book: An unexpected inheritance. An unknown future. An unending love.
Determined to tame her younger brother's rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust--and perhaps even her heart.
U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive--and the one woman who can help him find the future he's been longing for.
As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.
ChristianBook Distributors
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Apple
Did you know that The Inheritance — my fifth published book — was really the first story I ever wrote? It was initially rejected by a publisher years earlier (and they were right to do so, it needed work!). But seven years after first writing this manuscript, I got the chance to write it all over again as the first historical for #WomenofFaith fiction. And I'm so grateful. Wyatt and McKenna's story had been living inside me for a long time. I hope you enjoy it.
P.S. For you aspiring writers out there. . . Never give up on a manuscript! Every no along the way is simply part of God's final YES when his perfect timing is reached.
About the book: An unexpected inheritance. An unknown future. An unending love.
Determined to tame her younger brother's rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust--and perhaps even her heart.
U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive--and the one woman who can help him find the future he's been longing for.
As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.
January 29, 2015
Within My Heart $1.99 e-book special
I love Colorado Territory history and really enjoy writing about the towns and people of the Rocky Mountains in the 19th century. One of my books, Within My Heart, is set in Colorado in that era and is $1.99 today & tomorrow on participating e-book vendors. Have you been to the Rockies? And to the Maroon Bells specifically, which is the setting of this book? Such a beautiful part of God's creation.
Thanks for passing this discount along to reading buddies who enjoy Colorado fiction. Have you read Within My Heart? Rand and Rachel's journey?
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Let me know if you grab it, and thanks for reading!
