Wednesday, July 11, 2012

2012 Edgy Christian Fiction Summer Blog Tour!

It's my honor to be the first up on the calendar for this year's ECFL Hot Summer Reads Blog Tour. Each week, on Wednesday, one of our authors will be in the spotlight, showcasing on their blog up to 3 of their own novels. We'll let  you know a bit about each book and why it's a "hot summer read." You'll have plenty of great novels for beach reading or taking on vacation - or to read while you're relaxing in your own yard. Without further ado, here are my offerings:
Title: CELTIC CROSS
Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance

Blurb:
Sometimes you have to forget who you to become who you should be.
Shot...bleeding...barely concious...she's dying! 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, she remembers nothing of her past. One thought haunts her day and night - trust no one. Matt fears Cristeen's independence will lead to tragedy. Can he help Cristeen see the need to trust the Lord before it's too late? Can Cristeen overcome her belief that loving only brings heartache?


What makes this a "Hot" Summer Read?


Fast-paced Western action, well-researched historical setting, and compelling characters - you'll be immersed in the story as if you're right there with Cristeen and Matt.


Purchase at:
Amazon or Barnes and Noble


Title: CLADDAUGH
Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance

Blurb:
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. Leigh is hiding something, running from someone. Somehow he'll have to 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 this a "Hot" Summer Read?

This second book in the Latham series continues the mix of fast-paced Western action with inspirational romance.

Purchase at:

Amazon or Barnes and Noble






Title: CELTIC KNOT
Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance

Blurb:
Abby Finnigan struggles to go on with life after the death of her husband. Her family has never been supportive, more so now than ever. 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. But Abby is connected to his counterfeiting case. Can 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 Kyle begins making arrests, her doubts seem justified. Will love conquer their fears?

What makes this a "Hot" Summer Read?

Last in the Latham series, Celtic Knot combines the expected Western action with mystery and suspense with counterfeiting, jail breaks, murder and kidnapping. This story is has as many twists as its name implies.

Purchase at:

Amazon or  Barnes and Noble

Which one intrigues you the most?





Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Top 20 on Amazon!

Holy moly, Batman! Two of my historical novels have made the TOP 20 in a Christian Historical/Western Romance list on Amazon. I have goose bumps!


CELTIC CROSS and CLADDAUGH are keeping some good company, too.



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Also in the Top 20 of Christian Historical Romance is BURNING HEARTS by Nike Chillemi, my awesome critique partner! If you like WWII era suspense/romance check out her novels on Amazon.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Winter Storm Alfred

Still two months to go before winter officially arrives and we've already had close to 1 1/2 feet of snow. If you live in the Rockies, you're thinking, "so what?" Well, we live in the Northeast. Halloween weekend is supposed to be about trick or treat and cute kids in semi-scary costumes. Sure, it's snowed on Halloween in the past - a kind of fluffy, wet, and very cold rain that didn't stick to any surface.

In years past, big winter storms were known for when the occurred: Blizzard of '78, Ice Storm of 2009, the April Fool's Day storm, that sort of thing. This one should've been "The Halloween Storm" but instead it got a name, just like a hurricane: Alfred. I just hope Alfred is an only-child-orphan with no family to come following his path!
What late October SHOULD look like in central MA
 
What October 30, 2011 ACTUALLY looked like
Kind of scary - good for Halloween!
Pretty, too, in an awe-inspiring way

Next post - what to do when you've had no power for 3 1/2 days and little hope of getting it back for at least 3 more.