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Friday, March 29, 2019

Book Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway: The Certain Hope by E.C. Jackson

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

https://amzn.to/2U3YGQFThe Certain Hope
(Hope Series #3)
By E. C. Jackson
Christian Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 318 Pages
December 5th 2018

Love at first sight. It’s every girl’s dream. But Tara Simpkins is finding out it’s not as easy as it seems. Is this truly the man God sent to be her husband, or is she just desperate to escape her loneliness? The recent loss of both parents has left her reeling, and close friends don’t think she’s in any position to make major life decisions. She and her new-found love are convinced they can live happily ever after in the home of their dreams. His family thinks he’s moving way too fast and might disappoint the kind-hearted woman he’s fallen head over heels for. And then there’s Leah. Leah is supposed to be part of his past, but what if she decides she’s his future? Tara’s match made in Heaven may be over before it truly begins.


Excerpt


While drying dishes, Tara jumped as soap suds hit her face. She spun around when Luke laughed, right before lobbing another soap ball at her. She ducked. Only trickles of water dusted her hair.
Her reflexes immediately kicked in. The water pitcher was in her hand before thinking better of her next move. The shock on Luke’s face stilled her hand. He was soaked. Water slid from his hair, and over his body, until it streamed across the floor.
“Oops! Blame yourself and not me,” she yelled, charging past him.
Lunging for her, Luke slipped on the wet floor, bringing them both down with a thud.
With a tight grip, he held her on his lap as Tara swiped at his hands.
“Why are you trying to get away?” he asked with a chuckle. “I’m sitting in water.”
Tara peeped up at him. “Do you promise we won’t trade places?”
“Hmm. Now that’s a thought. Relax,” he said when her struggles resumed. “That was a spirited trouncing, Ms. Simpkins. You won.”
“Yeah, I did. No payback?”
“Do you think I’m a spoilsport? Don’t answer. You’re safe for the moment.”
Tara leapt to her feet when Luke released his hold. Smiling sweetly, she held out a hand to help him up.
“Ah! You got soaked. Sorry. It was all my fault.”
Luke joined in her laughter. “Of course, that cockiness deserves retribution.”
Too late, she saw mischief in his eyes. Luke yanked her back onto his lap, layering her sputtering lips with kisses.


Other Books in the Series


About the Author


E. C. Jackson began her writing career with the full-length play Pajama Party. For three and a half years she published the Confidence in Life newsletter for Alpha Production Ministries, in addition to writing tracts and devotionals. Teaching a women’s Bible study at her church for eleven years naturally led to her current endeavor of writing inspirational romance novels and teen and young adult fiction. Her mission: spiritual maturity in the body of Christ through fiction.

A note from E. C. Jackson: “The Write Way: A Real Slice of Life” is the slogan on my website and Facebook author page. If every person reading my book feels connected to the characters, my job is done.


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One winner will receive a $25 Amazon eGift Card
Open internationally
Ends April 3, 2019






Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Book Tour, Author Interview & Giveaway: Her Colorado Cowboy by Mindy Obenhaus


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Welcome to the Blog Tour and Giveaway for Her Colorado Cowboy by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

9781488042782(1)Title: Her Colorado Cowboy  
Series: Rocky Mountain Heroes, Book 3  
Author: Mindy Obenhaus  
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired  
Genre: Contemporary Romance  
Release Date: March 19, 2019  

Lassoing the single mom’s heart…
A Rocky Mountain Heroes story

Socialite Lily Davis agrees to take her children riding…despite her fear of horses.

But now widowed cowboy Noah Stephens is determined to help her get comfortable in the saddle. And, at her children’s insistence, Lily finds herself promoting his rodeo school.

As Noah and Lily work together, will Noah continue to shield his heart…or can they discover a love that conquers both their fears?  

LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Book Depository | Christian Book | iTunes

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR MINDY OBENHAUS

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I was born and raised in Michigan, but now live on a ranch in Texas with my husband, the youngest of my five children, two dogs, numerous cattle and deer, along with the occasional coyote, wild hog, mountain lion and snake. Yet despite those latter characters, rural life is a pleasant change from the suburbs of Dallas-Ft. Worth. If only there was a Hobby Lobby nearby. 😉

What do you do besides writing?
I love to cook, watch countless hours of The Food Network and Hallmark Channel, shop and play with my grandbabies.
Do you have images you can share that come close to how you picture your characters? Do you like to find visual inspiration for your characters before or during your writing process?

Yes, I’m a very visual person, so I need that visual inspiration as I’m writing. Most times I have a “prototype” in mind, but sometimes it’s not until I’m writing and get a better feel for the character that I have a particular person in mind. 

 
What are some songs that you listened to or inspired you while writing your book?
While I love music, I prefer to write in silence. Probably because I’m too easily distracted. I do find inspiration in songs, though. Some books actually have a theme song, unfortunately that wasn’t the case for Her Colorado Cowboy.
What message would you like readers to ultimately take away from the book?

I want them to know that we serve a God of second chances. Even when we say NEVER, God has a plan. It may not be what we envisioned, but it‘s always better than anything we could have come up with on our own.

What can we look forward to coming from you in the future?

Book four in my Rocky Mountain Heroes series, Reunited in the Rockies, is scheduled to release in September, with the fifth, and final, book on shelves early next year.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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It took Mindy Obenhaus forty years to figure out what she wanted to do when she grew up, but once God called her to write, she never looked back. A three-time Carol Award finalist, Mindy is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her grandchildren at her Texas ranch.  

CONNECT: website | facebook | twitter | pinterest | goodreads | bookbub

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will win:
  • a signed copy of Her Colorado Cowboy
  • $15 Amazon gift card
Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight March 25, 2019 and last through 11:59 pm April 1, 2019. US only. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.


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Book Tour, Author Interview & Giveaway: The Sleuth's Dilemma by Kimberly Rose Johnson


The Sleuth's Dilemma blog blitz

Welcome to the Blog Blitz and Giveaway for The Sleuth's Dilemma by Kimberly Rose Johnson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

the sleuth's dilemmaTitle: The Sleuth's Dilemma
Series: The Librarian Sleuth #2  
Author: Kimberly Rose Johnson  
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink  
Genre: Cozy Mystery  
Release Date: February 1, 2019  

Anna loves her job as a high school English teacher until everything goes sideways. The one bright spot in her life is Titus Gains, the school counselor, who is there for her at every turn.

Titus’ boss complicates his ordered world when she tasks him with running a meeting that changes everything. How had he not noticed Anna earlier? Someone is out to destroy her, and he can’t let that happen.

As the head of the English department, part of Luke Harms’ job is to make sure everything runs smoothly. Things went haywire when Anna was put in charge of the big writing contest. Entries are missing, Anna appears to be in danger, and her job is on the line. Luke is investigating and wants to make things right for this woman he’s starting to care about.

Can a trio of school officials along with Nancy Daley, the town sleuth, stop the saboteur before it’s too late? And will Anna choose the right man, or lose them both?  

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Book Depository

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR KIMBERLY ROSE JOHNSON

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Sure. I’m a wife and mom. My babies are all grown up now though. I have been writing for approximately twelve years and was first contracted in 2012 by Heartsong Presents. For the past five years I have been writing for Mountain Brook Ink as well as publishing on my own. Last year my book Designing Love won the RWA Faith Hope and Love Readers Choice award in the short novel category. That was a career high for me. J

What do you do besides writing?
All sorts of things. J I love walking in the evenings with my husband. I read, dream of traveling as well as take the occasional trip, and watch Hallmark movies among other shows like NCIS.
Do you have images you can share that come close to how you picture your characters? Do you like to find visual inspiration for your characters before or during your writing process?

I would direct you to the cover of my books for images of my characters. I don’t actually pick a model and write my characters based on that model. I like the freedom creating my characters without being tied down to a specific model. That being said, I don’t have a clear image of my characters in my mind. They are fuzzy. I’ve heard that our brains, or maybe it’s our subconscious, can’t create faces it has never seen, which lines up with hazy mental images.

When I’m done writing, I look at my character’s description and based on the personality I’ve given her I try and find a model that best matches her for the cover—my publisher asks me to submit cover model images. I tend to do things backward. LOL

What are some songs that you listened to or inspired you while writing your book?
I don’t listen to music when writing, although in the middle of the summer while writing a Christmas book, I’ve been known to play Christmas music to get into the spirit of Christmas.
Although I am a musician and performed vocally and taught piano for many years, I rarely listen to music anymore. I still love it, but I spend my workday writing and it interferes with my thoughts. I have to be able to hear myself think. I put the radio on in the car, but only if I’m alone, which isn’t often. I have a very hard time understating what people are saying when there is any kind of noise going on, so music makes conversation nearly impossible.
What message would you like readers to ultimately take away from the book?

I hope readers are entertained and finish the story feeling satisfied. I don’t intentionally write messages into my books, although they are there. J

What can we look forward to coming from you in the future?

The third book in The Librarian Sleuth Series releases in November. I also have a Christmas novella releasing around that same time.

Thanks for having me on your blog!



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kimberly Rose Johnson

Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance and romantic mystery that warms the heart and feeds the soul.

Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

You can sign up for Kimberly's newsletter via her website at: https://kimberlyrjohnson.com/  

CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY: website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | BookBub

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will win:
  • $15 Amazon gift card
Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight March 26, 2019 and last through 11:59 pm April 2, 2019. Open internationally as long as winner can accept gift card from US Amazon. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.


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