Novel Rocket: Are You Sure You Want To Be Critiqued? (You’d Bett...: by James L. Rubart
Back in the mid-nineties I was doing a lot of magic shows. At one of them, another magician approached me about deve...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Inspirational Contemporary Romance June 2014 New Releases
UNEXPECTED REUNION by Carolyn Greene
Harlequin Love Inspired
Every object tells a
story. For three urban treasure hunters, those stories lead to priceless faith,
abundant blessings, and true love … but only after being tested by God in
unexpected ways.
For four
years, Ruthie Chandler avoided the man who broke their engagement—and her
heart. But when her antiques shop mistakenly sells his ailing grandmother's
doll, she comes face-to-face with the man she never forgot. Teaming up with
Gray Bristow on this important mission won't be easy, but Ruthie suspects it's
exactly what the disillusioned veteran needs. The doll is the key to Gray's
family's past—and possibly his future. And it may be what finally brings the
ex-soldier home to faith…and to Ruthie.
Carolyn
Greene is a
bestselling author, who writes both romances and mysteries. She has been
nominated twice for the RITA Award, once for the HOLT Medallion Award, and was
presented the Romantic Times WISH Award. Carolyn loves books and welcomes the chance
to share her faith through her occupational calling. She and her husband have
two children and live in Virginia with their two hyperactive miniature
pinschers.
A ROMANCE REKINDLED by Kimberly Rose
Johnson
Harlequin Love Inspired/Heartsong Presents
Susan Hill can’t forget
how Blake Mitchell jilted her and left their hometown without an explanation.
But when he returns to Leavenworth, the ruggedly handsome writer evokes
conflicting emotions, especially when Susan meets the child she assumes is his
daughter. Since his parents’ deaths six years ago, Blake’s been raising his
little sister on his own. But he’s never forgotten the woman he left behind.
Now, he can’t undo the past, but maybe he can change the future…if he can
convince Susan to give him one more chance.
Kimberly Rose Johnson lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two teenage sons. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Kimberly enjoys reading, music, chocolate, and coffee. You may contact her through her website at www.kimberlyrjohnson.com.
LAKESIDE SWEETHEARTS by Lisa Jordan
Harlequin Love Inspired
Agnes Kingsley can hardly
bear to walk past the house she lived in as a married woman. It’s full of bad
memories she’s never shared-not even with her best friend, Ian James. But now Ian
wants her help to restore that old home for a community project. Agnes knows
it’s for a good cause, but as their work brings them even closer together,
she’s afraid to trust-in herself or in the feelings she’s secretly harbored for
her childhood friend. Yet as they chip away at the house, walls come down
around both their hearts…uncovering a foundation to last a lifetime.
Married over 20 years to her real life hero, Lisa Jordan knows a thing or two about romance. She and her husband have two college-aged sons. Lisa is an early childhood educator and an award-winning contemporary romance novelist with Love Inspired. She enjoys good books, romantic comedies, crafting with friends and feeding her NCIS addiction. To learn more about Lisa, visit www.lisajordanbooks.com.
THEIR UNEXPECTED LOVE by Kathleen Y’Barbo
Harlequin Love Inspired
Widowed contractor Logan
Burkett knows exactly what troublemaking teens need: discipline. A former
rabble-rouser, Logan had his life turned around by firm guidance and hard work.
But try telling that to Pippa Gallagher. The softhearted event planner runs a
skate park ministry for troubled teens and thinks a place to be themselves is
the answer. As he and Pippa work together renovating the space, they seem to
disagree about everything. But when disaster strikes, Logan finds himself
feeling very protective of the beautiful planner and surprised to discover they
share one very special thing in common…love.
RITA and Carol award nominee Kathleen Y’Barbo is the best-selling award-winning author of more than forty-five novels, novellas, and young adult books. More than one million copies of her books are in print in the US and abroad. A nominee for the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, she has a BBA from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and a certification in Paralegal Studies, A tenth-generation Texan, Kathleen Y'Barbo has a daughter and three grown sons.
E-BOOK BUNDLE
Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes The Bachelor Next Door by Kathryn Springer, Small-Town Homecoming by Lissa Manley and Their Unexpected Love by Kathleen Y'Barbo.
Look for 6 new inspirational stories every month from Love Inspired!
Monday, June 16, 2014
Inkwell Inspirations: Special Guest Post by Donna B. Snow
Inkwell Inspirations: Special Guest Post by Donna B. Snow:
Today we welcome guest poster, Donna B. Snow. Donna is sharing an excerpt from her newest book, Precious Embrace , along with a reci...
Today we welcome guest poster, Donna B. Snow. Donna is sharing an excerpt from her newest book, Precious Embrace , along with a reci...
Inkwell Inspirations: Missions Trip Packing List
Inkwell Inspirations: Missions Trip Packing List: By Lisa Karon Richardson
I just got back from a two-week missions trip to Madagascar. (It was awesome!) My sister and brother-in...
I just got back from a two-week missions trip to Madagascar. (It was awesome!) My sister and brother-in...
Profanity in Christian Fiction
Every now and then on one of my writing group listserves, someone asks about profanity in Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) novels. Apparently, "geeze louise" and "for goodness sake" can offend readers.
One time I had a dream in which a deacon from our church called and left a message on my answering machine, saying several church members were upset about my blog on profanity and the deacons needed to have a chat with me.
So two deacons came to my house while I was in the middle of pruning my neighbor's overgrown azaleas. I left my son to clean up my mess as my neighbor watched (he'd given me excellent advice on pruning). The deacons then rambled on about my profanity blog. Even though I wasn't promoting profanity, they said, because I'd blogged about what words I thought were cursing and not was enough, I would have to go before the deacon board and apologize. Then I'd have to go before the church and apologize. AND if I didn't apologize, I'd be excommunicated.
The next morning I saw a blinking message light on my answering machine. Was it all a dream? Was the answering machine message real and my half-asleep mind fabricated the rest?
The phone rang, and I almost screamed. I've never been so nervous to answer the phone. It was hubby. His mom had send an e-mail about a cute baby contest where the winner each month wins $2500, which hubby said could pay for me to go to ACFW or RWA conference. I'd just need to get all my friends to vote for my cute baby. So then I ran to the computer to see what I'd blogged about last.
Whew! No profanity. I washed my mouth out anyway.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Lone Star Heiress by Winnie Griggs
Rescuer Turned Husband? Plucky Ivy Feagan is headed to Turnabout, Texas, to claim an inheritance, not a widower's heart. That all changes when strapping schoolteacher Mitch Parker rescues her in the wilderness. Straightlaced Mitch has never met a woman like Ivy—beautiful, adventurous and good-hearted—but he already lost love once and doesn't dare try again.
When Turnabout's gossips target Mitch and Ivy's friendship, he proposes to save her reputation. But Ivy doesn't want to marry for honor, and she doesn't need to marry for money. Ivy will only agree to a proposal made for love's sake—but will Mitch make his heart part of the marriage offer?
Texas Grooms: In search of their brides…
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CLICK HERE to buy a copy.
- Series: Love Inspired Historical\Texas Grooms (Love Inspired Historical)
- Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Love Inspired (June 3, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0373282664
- ISBN-13: 978-0373282661
Winnie Griggs learned the art of storytelling as a child when she and her siblings spent countless hours exploring the overgrown area around her South Louisiana home, building forts, stalking big game and keeping watch for pirate ships on the nearby bayou. She now happily shares the product of her active imagination with the readers of Love Inspired Historical books
You can learn more about Winnie at winniegriggs.com or connect with her at www.facebook.com/WinnieGriggs.Author
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Greater Detroit 2014 Bookseller's Best Award
Congratulations to the finalists in the Greater Detroit 2014 Bookseller's Best Award. Winners will be announced at a banquet held during the RWA National conference in San Antonio.
TRADITIONAL
Last Chance Proposal Barbara DeLeo
The Courage to Say Yes Barbara Wallace
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family Michelle Douglas
First Comes Baby Michelle Douglas
A Marriage Made in Italy Rebecca Winteres
Crashing into Tess Lilly Christine
SHORT HISTORICAL
The Witch Finder Blythe Gifford
Before the Larkspur Blooms Caroline Fyffe
Lachlan's Bride Kathleen Harrington
Surrender to the Earl Gayle Callen
At the Highlander's Mercy Terri Brisbin
SINGLE TITLE
Mystic Cowboy Sarah M. Anderson
The Time Between Karen White
Home to Whisky Creek Brenda Novak
Lost Melody Dolores W. Maroney
The Pieces We Keep Kristina McMorris
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
The Rancher She Loved Ann Roth
Doctor, Soldier, Daddy* Caro Carson
Conceal, Protect Carol Ericson
To Tame a Cowboy Jules Bennett
His Southern Temptation Robin Covington
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Kidnapped Cowboy Lindsey Brookes
Out of his League Cathryn Parry
A Kiss to Die for Gail Barrett
The Cowboy's Christmas Baby Carolyn Brown
Seduced by his Target Gail Barrett
PARANORMAL
Midnight's Kiss Donna Grant
Omega Susannah Sandlin
Allegiance Sworn Kylie Griffin
Fire of the Dragon Lori Dillon
Tempt Me Tamara Hogan
The Reunited Shiloh Walker
INSPIRATIONAL
Vanished by Irene Hannon
Cozy Christmas by Valerie Hansen
Shenandoah Nights by Lisa Belcastro
Wedding On the Rocks by Rose Ross Zediker
Healing the Forest Ranger by Leigh Bale
LONG HISTORICAL
For the Love of A Soldier* Victoria Morgan
The Hunter Monica McCarty
Lady Vivian Defies a Duke Samantha Grace
Love's Price Cheryl Holt
What a Duke Desires Sabrina Jeffries
YOUNG ADULT
Camp Boyfriend J.K. Rock
Running On Empty* Colette Ballard
Briar Rose Jana Oliver
Dirty Little Secret Jennifer Echols
Playing Tyler* TL Costa
EROTIC
On her Masters Service Lexi Blake
Unforgettable Alison Kent
Avoiding Mr. Right C.J. Ellison
Masque* Lexi Post
Too Fast Alexia Haynes
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Trapped Irene Hannon
Ashes, Ashes, They All Fall Dead Lena Diaz
Til' Death Sharon Sala
Hard Target Kay Thomas
Pieces of You- A Snowy Creek Novel Loreth Anne White
NOVELLA
Christmas At Copper Mountain Jane Porter
Outside the Lines Kimberly Kincaid
The Last Daughter Jessica Ferguson
One True Love Lori Wilde
Take Me, Cowboy Jane Porter
A Cowboy for Christmas Katheirne Garbera
*First Book Nominee
Friday, June 13, 2014
Farmer's Market : Gina Welborn Books
Welcome to the final day of Harlequin Love Inspired & Heartsong Presents
Authors' Community Picnic!
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2138-Spotlight-on-Love-Inspired-lines-and-Heartsong-Presents-Community-Picnic
Earlier this week (while I was on family holiday in Las Vegas), I offered my contribution to the week's Community Picnic events.
- History of Barbeque (plus recipe)
- History of Scavenger Hunts
- Crafts, Fairs, and Pinterest
- How to Write a Good Romantic Comedy
Today's Community Picnic focus is . . . Farmer's Market.
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