Friday, January 15, 2016

"Foul Play" by Elisabeth Rees...and a GIVEAWAY!


To celebrate this new release,  Elisabeth has generously offered to give away a copy of  the book (US ONLY). To enter, go to the Rafflecopter box at the end of this post. The last day to enter is January 22, 2016. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I will contact you for your information. Good luck!


A Word from Elisabeth...

The central theme of Foul Play is the resilience of God’s people. I am in awe of those who cope with immense tragedy in their lives by digging deep, persevering, and never giving up. God does not always provide an easy path for us. Oftentimes it is crooked and tortuous.  Ex-SEAL, Cole Strachan, has not only lost his baby son to SIDS but his wife has divorced him, he suffers from flashbacks to a terrorist attack at a school in Afghanistan, and his faith in God hangs by a thread. Yet despite his personal struggles, he is able to summon up the grit and determination he needs to protect his old high school sweetheart from a malicious and anonymous attacker at the hospital where she works. The mark of a true hero is someone able to ignore his own personal suffering to focus on doing kind deeds for others. How could any woman not fall in love with a man like that?

Once I had created the character of Cole, the rest of the story kind of wrote itself. I rarely think ahead or make detailed plans when writing. I write by intuition.  The medical plot line took a little tweaking, altering, and researching before I was totally happy with it, but I can’t say too much about this, as I might give some vital clue away.  I mainly enjoyed pushing my characters to the edge of their emotional capabilities and then throwing them a lifeline, allowing their faith to both soar and plummet as the story unfolds. After all, isn’t this how faith works in real life too?


Foul Play is only my third published book, and I feel myself growing in confidence and enjoyment with each one I write. I am humbled that I have been given this opportunity to write Christian romance, and every day I remind myself never to take it for granted.    


You can find my review on the RT Bookreviews website at the following link:
(I rated it 4.5 - TOP PICK!/4.5 stars.)


About Elisabeth...



Elisabeth was born in England but raised in Wales, where she still lives with her husband and two children. She is a fairly new author, having spent the majority of her adult life working in information technology. She sold her first book to Harlequin in 2013 and quit the day job to focus on writing full-time. She currently writes Christian romance for the Love Inspired Suspense series. She loves to hear from readers.



Twitter: @elisabethrees 



a Rafflecopter giveaway

36 comments:

  1. I don't really have a favorite. I enjoy books that have intrigue, a bit of romance and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I would love the chance to read your book. Thanks for the interview. It was very interesting getting to know a bit about you.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. I agree about loving the edge-of-your-seat action. That's something that's great about the Love Inspired Suspense line :) I'm glad you enjoyed getting to know Elisabeth a bit better.

      Good luck!

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  2. I just finished Calico Spy, Margaret Brownley.. A Lady Pinkerton, a handsome Sheriff and who dunnit! I do enjoy her stories :)
    Thank you for the chance to read this one...

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  3. Ooh, that sounds good. I'll have to add that to my TBR pile!

    Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!

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  4. I Love reading Love Inspired books in all their forms (regular, historical & Suspense) I can't name just one :) This new suspense book looks like an awesome read! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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    1. Wendy,

      I agree. I read the LI and LIS books, and there are so many wonderful books/authors each month. It's certainly hard to pick one favorite!

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I do love a good medical thriller. Look forward to reading this

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. It's definitely one to check out!

      Good luck :)

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    1. There are a number of great books and authors out there in this genre, so I agree!

      Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck!

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  7. I can't really say I have a favorite book, but I have several favorite authors that write in this genre. This is my favorite genre to read. Margaret Daley, Elizabeth Goddard, Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, Jean Gordan, Dani Pettrey, and Dee Henderson are a few of my favorite authors. Thank you for sharing and the opportunity.

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    1. It's one of my fave genres, too. You named a number of great authors!

      You're very welcome. Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!

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  8. I don't have a favorite suspense book, but this looks like a great one.Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

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    1. You're very welcome, Susan. Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck!

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  9. Not really. But I really love Nancy Mehl books.
    Thereadmaster@me.com

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    1. Hi, Virginia. I've read a couple of Nancy's books, and they're very good. I have a few of hers in my TBR pile :)

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Love Inspired Suspense ones are great!! I think just about any Christian suspense fiction I've read is my favorite. I couldn't possibly name just one....kind of like Lays potato chips...lol!!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. I love your comparison to Lays chips, Trixi! The LIS line has so many fabulous authors, as well as those in Christian suspense in general. Often, whatever I'm reading is my new favorite :)

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  11. Wow. This sounds like it deals with some life changing issues. It has my attention.

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    1. Hi, Karen. I'm glad to see the book grabbed your attention. I think you'll really enjoy it. Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog!

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  12. Dee Henderson's book: Full Disclosure

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    1. Hi, Barb. Dee Henderson's books are what sparked my interest in this genre :) She has so many wonderful books.

      Thanks for stopping by my blog, and good luck!

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  13. I like so many different romance intrigue books. I guess one of my favorites would be Fatal Inheritance by Sandra Orchard. That one had me on the edge of my seat!

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    1. Kelly,

      Thanks for stopping by. This certainly is a genre filled with so many thrilling books. Sandra's books definitely rank as some of my favorites. I was blessed with the opportunity to interview her a couple years ago. So nice!

      Good luck!

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  14. I enjoy all the LIS books. I read one at Christmas that I truly enjoyed Deadly Holiday Reunion by Lenora Worth. I can't wait to read your book, sounds very good.

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    1. Ah, yes, Pamela. Lenora writes some great suspense books! I interviewed her a couple years ago. Love her! Here's the link, in case you care to read it:

      http://www.rtbookreviews.com/blog/84762/author-qa-lenora-worth-her-work-her-genre-and-getting-started

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  15. I don't subscribe to a specific genre..I ll search new fiction, non fiction..read the lists the library provides (if you like this author, you may like this one as well) My most recent read was The Places In Between, by Rory Stewart..a Scotsman who walked across Afghanistan just after the fall of the Taliban..he relied on the kindness of others..very interesting read.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by!

      While I have some favorite genres, I'm open to almost anything. I like those lists you mentioned. I find them quite helpful and have found a few new "fave" authors that way.

      "The Places in Between" sounds like a really good book. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for mentioning it.

      Good luck!

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  16. This book seems so interesting. I have never read a book in this type of genre, so would love to give it a try!! Good luck!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. This is one of my favorite genres. It's quite possible that once you read a romantic suspense book, you will be hooked :) Good luck!

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  17. I really enjoy romantic suspense author, Elizabeth Camden. There is nothing like an intriguing suspenseful mystery mixed in with a romance. Now that makes for great reading.

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    1. Deanne,

      I don't believe I've read any books by her, but I'm certainly going to look them up! I agree with your description of great reading :)

      Good luck!

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  18. I can't say that I have a favorite book, but suspense is definitely my favorite genre! There are several authors I always eagerly look forward to reading!

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    1. I understand about not having one favorite. This would probably be my favorite genre, too. I love trying to piece things together along the way, and I don't even mind being wrong on occasion!

      I hope Elisabeth will be an author you add to list!

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  19. I like romantic suspense by Colleen Coble.
    Dianna

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    1. Dianna,

      Great choice! Colleen has a number of wonderful romantic suspense books.

      Good luck!

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