Monday, December 3, 2012

The Grace Filled Christmas Blog Tour Takes A Step Into The Past

Saturday, the first day of December appropriately brought snow here to central Massachusetts. It looked very Christmas-y and got me in the mood to go Christmas Shopping. The snow is gone now but not that Christmas mood!

The Grace Filled Christmas Blog Tour has some wonderful ideas for all the readers on your gift list. Below I'm showcasing my three novels, perfect for anyone who loves a Western Romance. If you haven't already checked out the other blog stops, be sure to visit The Grace Awards Blog for a list of participating authors. While there, also check out the weekly author interviews!

Without further ado, here are my three novels for the showcase:

CELTIC CROSS

Historical Romance/Suspense
Set in 1880's Colorado

Sometimes you have to forget who you are to become who you should be. A stranger arrives on the Donovan ranch one breath away from dead. Matt Donovan doesn't hesitate to help, despite the risk that the man who shot her may come riding down the trail, shattering peaceful Glenpark, Colorado. When Cristeen wakes, one thought haunts her - trust no one.

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Shot...Bleeding...Barely conscious...She's dying!
A stranger arrives on the Donovan ranch just one breath away from dead. Matt Donovan does not hesitate to help, despite her unkown past. Will the man who shot her come riding down the trail after her, shattering peaceful Glenpark, Colorado?

When Cristeen wakes, she can remember nothing of her past. Only one thought haunts her day and night: trust no one.

Matt fears Cristeen's fierce independence will lead to tragedy. Can he help Cristeen see the need to trust the Lord before it is too late? Can Cristeen overcome her belief that loving can only bring heartache?

Then a madman bent on revenge tracks her down. Matt cannot rescue Cristeen this time. Only the Lord can save her now--if she has enough faith to trust.

What makes CELTIC CROSS perfect for Christmas reading and gifting?
In the words of one 5-star review: "Each main character had to find a way to come to terms with questions caused by major upheavals in their lives. The questions and concerns are ones that many can resonate with, for we all have had challenges from our past that need to be reconciled by God's love and healing. There was an overshadowing suspense that kept me turning pages and questions that kept my interest. If you are looking for a sweet romance, this is the book for you."

Available in print and for Kindle at:  http://amzn.to/OZtMzZ 
Also available for Nook and other eReaders at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/241701


CLADDAUGH

Historical Romance/Suspense
Set in 1880's Colorado

Leigh Latham chose love over money, turning her back on family and friends. When the dream becomes a nightmare, Leigh runs back to the friends she left behind. Can she possibly hope to find forgiveness? Marshal Rory Johnston thought he was over Leigh. Now she's back and he isn't sure they can be just friends. Can he protect her and his heart at the same time?

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Leigh Latham dreamed of marrying a man of wealth. When she chooses money over love, she turns her back on family and friends. But life doesn't go quite as Leigh planned.

When the dream becomes a nightmare, Leigh flees Philadelphia. With nowhere else to go, she returns to the friends she left behind. Can she possibly hope to find forgiveness?

Marshal Rory Johnston thought he was over Leigh. Now he isn't so sure they can be just friends. Is Leigh hiding something, running from someone? Can he protect her and his heart at the same time?

Will history repeat itself? Or can loyal friendship grow into a love to last a lifetime?

What makes CLADDAUGH perfect for 
Christmas reading and gifting?

The legend of the is perhaps one of the most popular Irish traditions. The heart symbolizes love, the crown symbolizes loyalty and the hands symbolize friendship. The story in my novel revolves around these themes and that's ultimately why I chose Claddaugh for the title.

CLADDAUGH is available in print and eBook:
Amazon http://amzn.to/OZyMVm
for Nook & other eReaders: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/251463

   CELTIC KNOT

Western Suspense with Romance
set in 1890 Colorado
 ~ A sweet romance woven through a suspenseful tale of counterfeiting, murder and kidnapping with as many twists and turns as a never ending Celtic knot. 

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"He that loveth not knoweth not God; 
for God is love." ~ 1John 4:8
"There is no fear in love; but perfect
love casteth out fear." ~ 1 John 4:18


Abby Finnigan is struggling to go on with life after the death of her husband. Her family has never been supportive, more so now than ever. She believes the only safe course is to protect her heart. Besides, people only do nice things today because they want something tomorrow.

Secret Service Operative Kyle Lachapelle is working undercover. From the moment he meets Abby, Kyle finds her intriguing--and attractive. When he learns of Abby's connection to his counterfeiting case, Kyle is unsure if he can trust her.

His guarded attitude confuses Abby. She trusts him with much yet withholds her heart, not wanting to be hurt again. When she finds out Kyle has come to arrest her family, her doubts seem justified.. 

Will love conquer their fears?


What makes CELTIC KNOT perfect for 
Christmas reading and gifting?


The greatest gift ever given is Jesus Christ--God loves us all so much He's given us a way to be forgiven though we can never truly be worthy of the gift. Imagine if someone never knew love in their childhood. How difficult the gift of Jesus would be to understand! This is exactly what Abby struggles with as she overcomes grief and moves on with her life. But this is an historical suspense, so she can't just learn about Christ. She also has to cope with her family and their criminal enterprise as well.

CELTIC KNOT is a great gift for anyone who loves mystery, suspense and action (wrapped around a sweet romance). 

Now available in print and eBook!
Noble & other eReaders http://tinyurl.com/clofpq2

15 comments:

  1. Your books sound so inviting! Shall put them on my TR list. Oceans of blessings to you during this Christmas season.

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  2. Thanks, Sharon! Glad you stopped by. Many holiday blessings to you, too, this Christmas :D

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  3. Naultag looks like a very pleasant place. I think I want to go there! In fact, I'll go most anywhere your writing leads me.

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  4. Ken, I'm absolutely, positively certain you have been to Naultag. Every day, in fact! But for these 3 novels, you'd need a time machine to visit Fort Rossiter, Glenpark, and Prophecy, Colorado. And even at that it would be difficult as Prophecy and Glenpark are entirely made up towns! Fort Rossiter isn't completely made up, but I did rename a real city so I could take literary license with its history :D

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  5. Your books do sound amazing and i actually have two of them. I wish my TBR pile wasn't so big! (Actually not true - I am anxious to read most of them bou just want more time to do so.) with that said, i actually WILL be reading at least one of yours over the Christmas holiday!

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  6. Thanks so much, Tracy. I'm in the same boat with my TBR pile. I have one of yours in the line-up...might get there during the holidays but probably in January. Better to be blessed with "too many" books to read than not enough!

    Thanks for visiting :-)

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  7. "Sometimes you have to forget who you are to become who you should be." What a great hook!

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  8. Thanks, Carole! The hook for my life would be: sometimes I WANT to forget who I am...!!!

    Christmas blessings to you :-)

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  9. These are beautiful covers and great summaries. I think readers will love this series. Congratulations, Tammy! I am going to add them to my Crown Pinterest page.

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  10. Wow, Carrie, thanks for the compliments and Pinning me on CROWN! You are a wonderful lady :-)

    I'd love to take credit for the covers but there was a dedicated cover art team that did them (for a fee, of course!). It does make me feel good to hear you say the summaries are good - they're like mini-synopses and I hate writing those!!

    Best wishes for a Blessed Christmas season,
    Tammy

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  11. I sure wish there was a second me to get caught up on my reading, Merry Christmas, my friend!

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  12. Thank you, Deb and Suzanne. I often wish there was at least another one of me to get stuff done (and the real me could sit back and read!). So many books, so little time :D

    Merry Christmas & thanks for dropping in,
    Tammy

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  13. Hey Blondie, Merry Christmas. This blog tour sure has been fun.

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  14. I've had a blast meeting lots of new authors - new to me, that is! Thanks for inviting me to the party :D And a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!!

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