Sunday, June 28, 2015

July Featured Book #1 ... and a GIVEAWAY!


Sandra has graciously offered to give away a hard copy of "Emergency Reunion" to one lucky person (MUST live in the US or Canada). In order to be entered, go to the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of this post. You must enter by July 14, 2015 to take part in the drawing. If you are chosen, I will contact you to get your mailing address to pass along to Sandra.

A Word from Sandra...

Emergency Reunion is the final story in a series, featuring members of the Steele family—an FBI agent, a firefighter, and in this one, Sherri, a paramedic. Sherri was introduced in Perilous Waters as the paramedic cousin of Sam Steele, and her character was developed further in Identity Withheld when she treated the heroine.

However, at the time of writing those stories, I hadn’t yet decided what Sherri’s story would look like, although I’d established three things about her:
-           She has a close-knit extended family
-          she saved a baby last year
-          she is competent and emotionally-cool on the job

So when it came time to write her story, I decided to make what should’ve been a wondrous accomplishment—saving a baby—a heartrending pressure point in her backstory. That is, the point when she had to choose between saving a baby and saving her partner from a fatal gunshot wound.

The rest of the suspense plot evolved from there, as I picked the brain of a female EMT about all the potential scary situations paramedics might, and do, face on a daily basis.

As for the romance, I decided to make the story a reunion romance, because of everything Sherri would face, and the unaffected front I wanted her to put on, I needed a hero who already knew her well and who had lots of good reasons to want to help her.

You can read my review on the RT Book Reviews website. Please follow the link:
(I rated it 4.5/4.5 stars!)

About Sandra…


Sandra Orchard is an award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She writes for Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense line and Revell Publishing. A member of ACFW, RWA, and The Word Guild (Canada), Sandra loves to encourage other writers in their journey. Although she'd always dreamed of being a writer, she majored in math at the university and didn't think she had enough imagination to write fiction.While homeschooling her children, she wrote curriculum and reviews and read … a lot. When her husband, frustrated by the growing book piles, suggested she write her own, little did he know what he'd started! She lives in Niagara, Canada with her real-life-hero husband of more than 25 years, and now writes full-time … when not doting on her grandchildren.

Readers can find her online at:
http://www.SandraOrchard.com and check out fun bonus features, such as location pics, deleted scenes etc. at: http://sandraorchard.com/extras/bonus-book-features/
They can also connect with her on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/SandraOrchard




a Rafflecopter giveaway

58 comments:

  1. I love romantic suspense novels. You are my favorite of course.
    Thereadmaster@me.com

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    1. Welcome, Virginia!

      Sandra's books really are great, aren't they?

      Thanks for stopping by to enter, and good luck :-)

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  3. The book sounds really good :).

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  4. Forgot to add my email. jump5er[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Sara.

      It is definitely a good book! If you're a fan of romantic suspense, Sandra has a number of them that you should check out. The Love Inspired Suspense line, in general, is full of great stories/authors.

      Good luck!

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  5. I loved reading a what the book is about. I like a suspenseful book with a side of romance added. This will be a must read for me.
    Jhdwayne(at)peoplepc(dot)com
    Deana

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    1. Thanks, Deana! I'm glad you enjoyed the post.

      Good luck in the drawing!

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  6. Sounds intense and I like reading books like that.
    karenskrayonsatgmaildotcom

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    1. Ah, yes, this one's definitely intense. :)

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    2. I agree with Sandra. It's intense! I think you'd really enjoy it :)

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  7. I love Sandra's books. And I want this one whether I win it or not! pat at ptbradley dot com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway!

      I'm sure you will love this one, too :-)

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  8. I haven't read many Romantic Suspense novels but I love Dorothy Love books. I have not read this author but am most excited to start doing so. I've seen lots of great books and reviews for her ! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity ! So glad I found your blog !

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    1. I've never read any books by Dorothy Love before. I'll have to check her out.

      The rave reviews are definitely well-deserved!

      You're very welcome, and I'm glad to have you here :) Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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    2. Well, you won't get the Southern history aspect of Dorothy's books from mine, Deanne, but definitely the mystery and romance. ;)

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  9. I don't generally read romantic suspense, as I have a love for historical fiction. However, I will say that I have enjoyed every book Sandra has written! I would love to win, as I live too far away to to get it signed in person 😀
    bettimace at gmail dot com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Betti. I'm glad you enjoy Sandra's books. I'm sure you'll love this one :) Good luck with the giveaway!

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  10. I'd love to add this to my To Be Read stack. :)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, and good luck in the drawing! It's definitely a keeper :)

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  11. oh my, this sounds wonderful. would love a copy.

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    1. It's a great book!

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  12. Sounds like a great read. I am adding it to my "to read" list. Thanks!

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    1. You're welcome. Good luck in the contest, and things for stopping by :-)

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  13. I absolutely love romantic suspense. It is definitely my favorite genre and I really don't think I could pick just one favorite. I have loved the first two in your Port Aster series and am looking forward to reading the third!

    mo1202007ATyahooDOTcom

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    1. It's one of my favorite genres, too. I don't blame you. I don't think I could just pick one favorite either :-)

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  14. I love reading the suspense books!

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    1. If you love the suspense books, you will certainly enjoy this one!

      Thanks for stopping by and good luck :-)

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  15. No favorite but I do like romantic suspense! I just love reading!

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    1. I totally agree! I love reading, too :-) While I have favorites, I'm not sure I could choose just one.

      Good luck, and things for stopping by!

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  16. Love Inspired Suspense has quickly become some of my favorite books! I don't really have a "favorite" author, I love them all! Thank you, Sandra, for the chance to win a copy of "Emergency Reunion". I love past lovers reunion stories :)

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    1. They really are a great line of books. So many good authors/stories :)

      Good luck in the giveaway, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  17. I like any kind of suspense, it doesn't have to have romance just some good, whodunnit suspense :)
    dkstevensne AToutlookD OtCoM

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    1. I actually enjoy the suspense angle the most. That's the great thing with this book, and the Love Inspired Suspense line. They have just the right amount of romance.

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  18. I love reading any Love Inspired Suspense books!
    rita dot navarre at yahoo dot com

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    1. They have a number of great ones to chose from!

      Good luck in the contest, and thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  19. This is right up my alley since Im an EMT. Sounds great

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    1. Heather, I do believe you would really enjoy this!

      Thanks for stopping by :-) Good luck!

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  20. I can't even remember when I got hooked on Christian suspense. It was just a natural progression from all those hardcover Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books I read as a kid back in the late 90's. Anyway, mystery/suspense is now my favorite genre to read and I really enjoyed Sandra's Port Aster Secrets series, add to that I really like Love Inspired Suspense and this sounds like the perfect read. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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    1. Jasmine,

      Thanks for stopping by! You will want to check back regularly, as I host a couple giveaways each month. I have another one going on now, in fact, in addition to this one. It's for an autographed book and Amazon gift card.

      I enjoyed reading Nancy Drew, too, though I never read many of the Hardy Boys books. I agree that the Port Aster series is really good. Love Inspired Suspense puts out a number of great books (6, in fact) each month. I'm privileged to be able to read them.

      Good luck!

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    2. Jasmine, so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Port Aster series!

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    3. Congratulations, Jasmine! You're the winner :) I hope you love the book as much as I do!

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  21. Wow, it's so great to be away for a couple of days and see so many new and encouraging comments. Thanks so much, everyone!

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  22. I love reading Love Inspired Suspense. They always have a great story, lots of suspense and the writing is mesmerizing. I stared reading Nancy Drew books and later discovered Alfred Hitchcock. He could tell a suspenseful story with intense drama and edge of your seat endings. Thanks for the chance to read one of your amazing books.
    Deana
    Jhdwayne(at)peoplepc(dot)com

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    1. Deanna,

      They sure do! I enjoy the fact that many of them are a bit more suspense than romance. I grew up reading Nancy Drew, and you are correct about Alfred Hitchcock books :-)

      Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck! I do contests each month, so I hope you continue to stop by.

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  23. I really enjoy learning a bit of the 'story behind the story' -- it makes a book so much more interesting! Thanks for this post.

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    2. You're very welcome :) I'm glad you enjoyed the "behind the story" portion. I try to do that with all the books I feature. I hope you continue to visit my blog to learn about the other books I review.

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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    1. Then you're in luck! Most of the books I review and/or feature fall under that category. I hope you continue to stop by my blog. I post about a few books each month, and many include contests.

      Good luck!

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  25. I haven't read many romantic suspense books and i liked them very much but i cant decide on a favorite.

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  26. Lisa,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    If you enjoyed the other romantic suspense books you read, I'm sure you'll love this one. Good luck!

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