1.08.2024
The Seamstress of Acadie ~ Review
12.18.2023
Calling on the Matchmaker ~ Review
Series: A Shanahan Match (Book 1)
Author: Jody Hedlund
Genre: Historical Romance, American Historical Romance, Inspirational Fiction
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (December 12, 2023)
Length: (304) pages
Format: Trade Paperback, eBook, & Audiobook
ISBN: 978-0764241963
Tour Dates: December 11 – 20, 2023
BOOK DESCRIPTION
A candidate in the St. Louis mayoral election, Riley is confident a union with the wealthy Shanahan family will help solidify his chances of winning--and even more assured he and Finola can make a difference together. When a cholera outbreak begins to take St. Louis by storm, they must navigate a burgeoning attraction and growing danger testing all they know about love and sacrifice.
PRAISE FOR CALLING ON THE MATCHMAKER
“Hedlund’s textured historical backdrop brings the city’s Irish tenements to life, and the romance between Finola and Riley, full of longing and barely contained passion (“She was like a fire burning down a building. And he was walking straight into the flames”), is a treat. Readers will revel in this charming romp.”—Publisher’s Weekly
“SOOO CRAZY GOOD!!! Absolutely loved this book - one of my new favorites from this author!”— Marilee, Marilee Loves to Read
“Sizzling chemistry, rich detail, and compelling action.”— Misty M. Beller, USA Today bestselling author
PURCHASE LINKS
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AUTHOR BIO
Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of over fifty novels and is the winner of numerous awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle.
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12.11.2023
Something Borrowed ~ Review
QUICK FACTS
Series: A Cornwall Brides Novel (Book 3)
Author: Rebecca Connolly
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Publisher: Phase Publishing (December 5, 2023)
Length: (304) pages
Format: Trade Paperback, & eBook
ISBN: 978-1952103667
Book Blast Dates: December 4 - 11, 2023
About the Book
Forsaking all others…
true, nonetheless. The woman he had once loved has been married elsewhere for a
time, and he can put off his own marriage no longer. The woman he has chosen to
marry, without love, is sensible, quiet, musical, and amenable, which should enable him
to have a good marriage and a content life. That is all he wants now, and Honora
Berkeley makes the most sense.
Honora cannot believe that a handsome and wealthy man like Gage has any interest at
all in marrying her, even without love. She certainly has very little to recommend her,
but escaping her life of criticism and abandonment is something she cannot resist. But
what about the woman Gage had once loved? The one who was perfect for him and the
one who made him determined to abandon love? Are his feelings for her truly gone?
Will Honora ever have his affection along with his respect?
Is a convenient, sensible marriage what Gage wants? Or will his capacity for love reignite under Honora’s influence?
PRAISE FOR SOMETHING BORROWED
5 STARS “An excellent read…This book had me smiling, laughing, cheering, and crying.”— Shauna Jones, Goodreads
PURCHASE LINKS
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AUTHOR BIO
Fairs were her carnival, and libraries are her happy place. She has been creating stories since childhood, and there are home videos to prove it! She received a master's degree from West Virginia University and is a hot cocoa addict.
Connect with her online at:
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GIVEAWAY (Ends December 12, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT so don't wait to enter on Instagram)
choice) and a $25.00 Amazon gift card as a giveaway chance to one lucky winner.
TO ENTER: Follow this link to Instagram and follow the below steps on my Instagram post
2. FOLLOW me @Bloomingwbooks, Rebecca Connolly @author.rebecca.connolly, and @austenprose on Instagram.
3. COMMENT sharing the most memorable gift that you ever received and why.
4. TAG up to 5 friends in the comments. One additional entry per tag.
TERMS
Time, December 12, 2023. Void where prohibited. Not associated with Instagram or its
affiliates, nor are they responsible for this giveaway. The winner will be chosen
randomly from the entries and contacted by @austenprose as a direct message on
December 13, 2023. Prize must be claimed by December 17, 2023. Please be aware of
scam accounts!
Good luck, and thanks for entering.
12.01.2023
A Brilliant Match ~ Review
About the Book:
Series: The Earl's Sisters (Book 1)
Author: Jennie Goutet
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Publisher: Millefeuille Press (November 21, 2023)
Length: (244) pages
Format: Trade Paperback and eBook
ISBN: 978-2494930186
Book Blast Dates: November 27– December 4, 2023
PRAISE FOR TO A BRILLIANT MATCH
“A creative and delightful historical romance, especially for lovers of a good P&P-type story!"— My Literary Love
PURCHASE LINKS
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AUTHOR BIO
Jennie Goutet is the best-selling author of twelve Regency romances, including the Clavering Chronicles, Memorable Proposals, and Daughters of the Gentry series. Her books have received first place in historical romance for the New England Reader’s Choice Awards and have hit the number-one spot in Regency Romance on Amazon. They have been featured on BookBub and Hoopla and been translated into five languages.
An American-born Anglophile, Jennie lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside of Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her best-selling proper Regency romances are set.
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GIVEAWAY
Author Jennie Goutet has generously offered one print or digital copy (winner’s choice) and a $25.00 Amazon gift card as a giveaway chance to one lucky winner.
TO ENTER:
1. LIKE and SAVE this post.
2. FOLLOW me @Bloomingwbooks, Jennie Goutet @aladyinfrance, and @austenprose on
Instagram.
3. COMMENT sharing your favorite thing to bake during the holiday season and
why.
4. TAG up to 5 friends in the comments. One additional entry per tag.
TERMS
Entrants must be US residents 18 years or older. The contest ends at 11:59pm Pacific Time, December 5, 2023. Void where prohibited. Not associated with Instagram or its affiliates, nor are they responsible for this giveaway. The winner will be chosen randomly from the entries and contacted by @austenprose as a direct message on December 6, 2023. Prize must be claimed by December 10, 2023. Please be aware of scam accounts!
Good luck, and thanks for entering.
11.17.2023
To Spark a Match ~ Review
QUICK FACTS
Series: The Matchmakers (Book 2)
Author: Jen Turano
Genre: Historical Romance, Gilded Age Fiction, Inspirational Fiction
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 14, 2023)
Length: (368) pages
Format: Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook
ISBN: 978-0764240218
Tour Dates: November 13 – 21, 2023
BOOK DESCRIPTION
resigned herself to the notion that she's destined to remain a spinster forever--a rather
dismal prospect, but one that will allow her to concentrate on her darling cats and
books. However, when she inadvertently stumbles upon Mr. Gideon Abbott engaged in
a clandestine activity during a dinner party, Adelaide finds herself thrust into a world of
threatens to banish her because of the distraction she caused to save his investigation.
Hoping to return the favor, he turns to a good friend--and one of high society's leaders--
to take Adelaide in hand and turn her fashionable. When danger surrounds them and
Adelaide finds herself a target of the criminals in Gideon's case, the spark of love
between them threatens to be quenched for good--along with their lives.
PRAISE FOR TO SPARK A MATCH
dialogue…fans will find this irresistible.”— Publisher’s Weekly
inspirational romance series set in New York's Gilded Age. This is a delightful
novel about individuality and unexpected love that balances humorous hijinks
and the intrigue of criminal activity within the rare book world. It shimmers with
spunk and stars a most admirable leading lady whose unapologetic acceptance
of herself is what refreshingly captivates her hero's heart."— Booklist
burn romance, bookish characters, cats and a dash of mystery! I highly
recommend it, friends!”— Tasha, Clean Read Book Club
PURCHASE LINKS
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AUTHOR BIO:
top picks from RT Book Reviews, and praise from Library Journal. She's been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers' Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of
Denver, Colorado.
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11.08.2023
The Lord and the Lady Astronomer ~ Review
Title: The Lord and the Lady Astronomer
Series: The Grantham Girls #3
Author: Alissa Baxter
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing
Release Date: November 1, 2023
Genre: Regency/Historical Romance (Sweet, wholesome)
Can wishing upon a star ever come true?
Abigail Grantham has always taken a keen interest in astronomy since her brother Sir John Grantham enlisted her aid as a young girl to keep records of his astronomical discoveries. Abigail is delighted when her uncle, Lord Longmore, invites her to stay at Longmore Hall in Buckinghamshire as he needs her assistance to compile a star chart.
When Abigail arrives at the Hall, her Aunt Longmore introduces her to local society. However, Abigail also spends a great deal of time in her uncle’s observatory, viewing the night skies alongside her uncle’s neighbor, fellow astronomer William, Viscount Rochvale.
Lord Rochvale is intrigued by Abigail, and when he discovers that they share an interest in ancient buildings and Roman history, he contrives to become better acquainted with her away from her uncle’s observatory, taking her to places of archaeological interest with a view to winning her heart. But the astronomical project they are working on makes courtship difficult, and William’s plans are further frustrated by his rakish cousin Gerald Burnby, who becomes a frequent visitor to Longmore Hall, seeking out Abigail too.
After a valuable Roman urn disappears from Longmore Hall, a series of mysterious occurrences unravel, presenting a puzzle Abigail has no idea how to solve. However, when events escalate into peril, Abigail discovers that it is the night sky that holds the secret to the missing urn—as well as to her stolen heart.
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More Books In This Series
About the Author
Alissa Baxter wrote her first Regency romance during her long university holidays. After travelling the world, she settled down to write her second Regency novel, which was inspired by her time living on a country estate in England. Alissa then published two chick lit novels before returning to her favourite era with her Linfield Ladies Series, a trio of Regency romances that feature women in trend-setting roles who fall in love with men who embrace their trailblazing ways... at least eventually. Her new Dragonblade trilogy, The Grantham Girls, continues this inspiring theme. Alissa currently lives in Johannesburg with her husband and two sons.Connect with Alissa by visiting alissabaxter.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 6, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 13, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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11.04.2023
To Win Her Kiss
Matthew Reed would rather be anywhere but London this Christmas, and nothing but his duty to his father could keep him there. Though he anticipates a dreadful holiday of forced socialization, he does not expect his animated neighbor who is as beautiful as she is aggravating. As he attempts to navigate London society while keeping himself protected from his past, he begins to question whether everyone is as self-serving as he supposed.
On the other hand, Maggie York could not be more excited to reenter society, and at Christmas no less! Though confused by her brother’s increased sway over her, she is determined to enjoy herself. She soon finds herself just as determined to know her neighbor better, a gentleman who is as surly as he is intriguing.
When an unwanted marriage proposal makes Maggie scramble for another solution, Matthew’s unexpected idea may be her best chance. As Christmas draws nearer, Matthew and Maggie must brave society and rely on each other to find their happy ending.
10.27.2023
The Christy Award 2023 Finalists
YOU ARE INVITED
The Christy Award Gala 2023
Via webcast
November 16, 2023 | 7 pm CT
The Christy Award Finalists 2023
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
A Seaside Wonder by Melissa Tagg (Larkspur Press)
All That It Takes by Nicole Deese (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
To Believe in You by Emily Conrad (Hope Anchor LLC)
To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
FIRST NOVEL
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip (Revell/ Baker Publishing Group)
The Forgotten Life of Eva Gordon by Linda MacKillop (Kregel Publications)
Porch Music by Kathy Maresca (TouchPoint Press Faith)
GENERAL FICTION
By Way of the Moonlight by Elizabeth Musser (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
When Stone Wings Fly by Karen Barnett (Kregel Publications)
Where the Blue Sky Begins by Katie Powner (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
HISTORICAL
All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar (Tyndale House Publishers)
Within These Walls of Sorrow by Amanda Barratt (Kregel Publications
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron (Thomas Nelson Publishers)
The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz (Revell/ Baker Publishing Group)
The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin (Revell/ Baker Publishing Group)
Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER
By Way of Deception by Amir Tsarfati and Steve Yohn (Harvest House Publishers)
Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard (Revell/ Baker Publishing Group)
Forged by Sara Davison (Mountain Brook Ink)
The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
SHORT FORM
Always a Lady (in A Return to Hawthorne House) by Kristi Ann Hunter (Oholiab Creations, LLC)
Hopes and Fears (in O Little Town) by Amanda Wen (Kregel Publications)
Kiss Me on Christmas by Sarah Monzon (Sarah Monzon)
SPECULATIVE
Drawn in Ash by John W. Otte (John W. Otte)
Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck (Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media)
Yesterday's Gone by Cindy Woodsmall & Erin Woodsmall (Tyndale House Publishers)
YOUNG ADULT
Blood Secrets by Morgan L. Busse (Enclave Escape, a division of Oasis Family Media)
This Dreamer by Sara Watterson (Sara Watterson)
The Whisperer's Wish by Janilise Lloyd (Scrivenings Press)
Wishtress by Nadine Brandes (Thomas Nelson)
The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella (Enclave Escape, a division of Oasis Family Media)
TOUR GIVEAWAY
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REGISTER FOR THE CHRISTY AWARD 2023 EVENTS
The Art of Writing webinars on Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. CT $69
online October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9
This virtual conference for writers, storytellers, and publishing curators includes access and
recordings to four webinars organized by publishers.
The Christy Award winners webcast on November 16 at 7 p.m. CT. - free but registration is required.
Celebrate this year's finalists and winners with authors, editors, publishers, and readers!
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