Edge of Truth Blog Blitz ... and a GIVEAWAY! (JustRead Tours)

Welcome to the Blog Blitz and Giveaway for Edge of Truth by Kimberly Rose Johnson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

 
Title: Edge of Truth
Series: Law Enforcement Heroes  
Author: Kimberly Rose Johnson  
Publisher: Sweet Rose Press  
Genre: Romantic Suspense  
Release Date: August 6, 2019  

Two DEA agents. One undercover mission. Lives changed forever.

The DEA sends two of its best agents, Kara Nelson and Jeff Clark, to Central Oregon, to shut down a major drug ring. Kara and Jeff usually work alone, but Operation Trail Ride throws them undercover together in a way neither of them expected.

A notorious Miami drug lord wants Kara dead. Can these agents pull off the greatest acting job of their lives—and manage the sparks flying between them? Or will they die trying?

Edge of Truth is the first book in the Law Enforcement Heroes series. A romantic suspense series with nail biting suspense and a splash of romance. If you like engaging characters, small-town antics, and page turning suspense, then you’ll love Kimberly Rose Johnson’s Law Enforcement Heroes series.

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EXCERPT

The hair on Kara Nelson’s neck prickled as she sat behind the wheel of her car parked near the Miami Beach Marina. Something wasn’t right. If she’d been made...She flung the door open and ran.

A boom sounded, and heat stung her back. Running full speed, Kara tripped and flew through the air, hitting the pavement hard. Her hands smacked the ground first, and she flipped, her legs whipping over her head. She lay face up in the parking lot. Searing pain tore through her wrists, arms, shoulders, and neck.


A second explosion sent a ball of fire into the mid-morning air. Kara covered her head as debris smacked the ground around her. She lifted her head with effort, first looking at her dismantled undercover car then back at the marina. Drug lord, Luis Alvarado’s yacht had moved out to sea and with it, her chances of wrapping up a year-long investigation. Where had the second blast come from? She struggled to sit up. Then the world went black. 
 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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 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 receive a $10 Amazon gift card

 

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Takeover Thursday with Robin Caroll

Robin is here to share a bit about her latest release. She's offered to give away an electronic copy of the first or second book in the series (winner's choice). You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post. (Giveaway ends April 11, 2019. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you.) 

The story behind the story...

New Orleans, Louisiana. Home of Mardi Gras and Krewes. The Big Easy. Where the history is rich with Cajuns and Creoles, voodoo and hoodoo, bayous and food that is slap-your-momma-good. I love this city so much, always have, as a Louisiana girl myself. Does the city have some darkness in its past? Oh, but yes, but it also has some of the coolest people you’ll ever meet. That’s why I knew I wanted my setting to be New Orleans when I started planning my most recent series, the Darkwater Inn.

I already knew much of what I needed to know about the area and the people, having been there many times in my life (hey, I even marched in one of the Mardi Gras parades with my high school pep squad). However, I hadn’t been to the Big Easy since Hurricane Katrina and the massive rebuilding. So I knew I had to make a visit to research and see what had changed…and what had stayed true to the essence of New Orleans. There is just something almost magical about New Orleans in and of itself. It’s more than just a city, it’s a living, breathing…character.

The sense of homecoming as I walked the residential areas of New Orleans, or as we rode all three lines of the streetcars (which are NOT trolleys, by the way):  St. Charles, Canal Street, and the Riverfront, was almost overwhelming. I snapped pictures of everything and anything, wanting to capture as much of the spirit of the city as possible. I keep a daily journal, and during the weekend my fellow author friend and I spent there, I memorialized everything I heard, smelled, and ate every day.

When I sat down to write the first book in the series, Darkwater Secrets, I pulled up many of these photos and memories. Ah, the food. There were so many delectable morsels that I wanted to share with the readers, so many of the meals made it into the book. Because of feedback from readers, I was able to publish a companion recipe book for the series, sharing some of my family and friends’ recipes.

As I wrote the second book, Darkwater Lies, I pulled in more of the gritty underbelly of the city I love so much. Capturing the feeling of the carnival season was important, as I wanted to share the magic of Mardi Gras with readers. Many have never been to a parade, much less the craziness of the Mardi Gras Krewe parades, so I wanted to bring that life for the reader.

But as I started the third book, Darkwater Truth (available June 1^st) my research took a totally new turn. I began envisioning a tie between the true past of New Orleans with my fictional present. The pictures I’d taken years ago? Well, one of them is a MAIN feature in the actual historical part of the city that I was able to use. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited writing and finishing Darkwater Truth was for me, and I hope it keeps readers on the edge of their seats, not knowing fact from fiction, but being surprised by the connections where the past and present collide.

And, of course, readers will finally know who Adelaide chooses—Beau or Dimitri. But you’ll have to read the books to find out.

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About Robin...

Robin Caroll grew up in Louisiana with her nose in a book. She still has the complete Trixie Belden series, and her love for mysteries and suspense has only increased with her age.

Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey—aspects Robin weaves into each of her published novels.

Best-selling author of thirty-plus novels, ROBIN CAROLL writes Southern stories of mystery and suspense, with a hint of romance to entertain readers. Her books have been recognized in several awards, including the Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, and more.

When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home in the South.

Robin serves the writing community as Executive/Conference Director for ACFW. To find out more about Robin, visit www.robincaroll.com

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"Never Let Go" by Elizabeth Goddard ... and a GIVEAWAY!

Elizabeth's publisher has offered to give away TWO (2) print copies of the book (US ONLY).  You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post. (Giveaway ends February 8, 2019. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you.)  

Q & A with Elizabeth...

Q:  This is the first book in the "Uncommon Justice" series. How many books are proposed for the series, and when will the next one release?

A:  I'm so glad you asked! Three books have been proposed, and the second book is slated to release in Fall 2019.

Q:  What was the inspiration behind Never Let Go?

A:  I read an article about a forensic genealogist and the missing persons case she solved for the police. It intrigued me enough that I saved it, hoping I'd have a chance to use this particular kind of character in a story. Add to that, I grew up in a family of genealogists. Setting always serves as an inspiration for me as well, and I had hoped to set a series in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Q:  What do you hope readers gain from reading this book?

A:  My goal is always to deliver a powerful emotional experience, but more than that, I hope readers take away a sense of satisfaction as well as the feeling that all is right with the world when justice is served, relationships are mended, and romance is delivered.

Q:  What's next on your writing to-do list?

A:  I'm currently working on book two in the "Uncommon Justice" series.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I'm sure my readers will enjoy learning a bit more about your latest release.

My review...

After Willow Anderson’s grandfather dies, she is determined to close out the forensic genealogist case he’d been working on before he’d died. It’s a cold case of a baby abduction twenty years ago. While working on the case, Willow learns that her ex-fiancé Austin was helping her grandfather. Austin broke her heart when he left her, but she must find a way to work with him to solve the mystery of the missing baby. In doing so, they’ll need to confront their past, as well as stay alive. Someone wants to prevent them from finding out the truth. What lengths will they go to in order to keep Willow and Austin from uncovering the mystery?

Romantic suspense stories are some of my favorite books. The prologue grabs the readers’ interest. There are a few parts in the story where the pacing stalls with a bit too much backstory, but things balance out as the story unfolds.  The characters remind the reader that things aren't always as they seem, and it's easy to root for Austin as he battles his demons.The genealogy angle is a nice addition to story. The romance is woven in, but it doesn’t overwhelm the suspense. It’s the first in Goddard’s “Uncommon Justice” series. I look forward to seeing the characters, particularly Heath, in future installments.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

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About Elizabeth...

Elizabeth Goddard is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Carol Award-winning The Camera Never Lies. Her Mountain Cove series books have been finalists in the Daphne du Maurier Awards and the Carol Awards. Goddard is a seventh-generation Texan and can be found online at

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"Secret Past" by Sharee Stover ... and a GIVEAWAY!

Sharee is here to share a bit about her latest release, Secret Past.  She publisher has offered to give away a hard copy of the book (U.S. ONLY) or an electronic copy (outside the U.S.).  You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post. (Giveaway ends November 2 , 2018. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you.)  Here's Melanie...

Leslie, thank you for having me here today. I am so excited to share the development of Secret Past, my debut novel with Love Inspired Suspense. The story is currently a stand alone, but I’ll admit, I love Katie and Daniel, so they might just pop up somewhere else someday! Stay tuned!

The book focuses on Katie Tribani’s façade of a life. As the story opens, Katie is dealing with the loss of her mother. She doesn’t get time to grieve before she’s thrust into the protection of US Marshal Daniel Knight. He warns her that the father and brother she’s never known have discovered her location and they’re coming for her.

Every reality in Katie’s life tumbles down as Daniel whisks her away to safety. Katie has no one left to verify Daniel’s story, and this stranger is her only hope of uncovering the truth before her family kills her.

Katie’s in for a series of surprises and must decipher who is telling the truth.

The US Marshal’s Witness Protection Program is quite fascinating and has an interesting history. I wanted to write a story that showed how instrumental the US Marshals are in the protection of those witnesses. Although I’d read several books with characters in that predicament, I needed more facts. That sent me on a research journey which can be dangerous, because for me, I start out Googling one topic, and before you know it, I’m all over the place. Occasionally, I end up on Pinterest and DIY projects which have absolutely nothing to do with my research, but it’s fun. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case in this particular story. I wanted facts, and what better way to find those than to start with the program itself?

I found great information right on the US Marshals website including the fact that the program has been around since the early 1970s. I also searched pictures, movies, and books, and somewhere along the line, I came upon a black and white picture of a child with his mom in a story about the program. That’s when I started to play “what if.”

What if my heroine was placed in the program as a child and grew up always under protection? If that was normal, if her family didn’t want her to know the truth … as an adult, how would that effect a person? When is a good time for a parent to tell their child the truth? And that posed my target question: What if you’d been raised in witness protection and never known it?

From there, Katie developed into a strong, intelligent, green-eyed beauty who’s determined to find the truth about herself.

The funny thing is, I had been watching a lot of the show, Quantico at the time I was writing Secret Past, and Katie and Daniel both took on the physical attributes from two of Quantico’s characters.

Research doesn’t happen just at the beginning of the book. It occurs all the way through and sometimes long before the story is ever conceived. Such is the case with this novel. Nearly two years before the conception of Secret Past, I’d gone hiking with a friend in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and she recommended we do the Manitou Incline. I can honestly say that was one of the toughest, most rewarding adventures of my life. Strangely, halfway up, an idea for a shootout scene came to mind, and it easily worked its way into Katie and Daniel’s experience.

I also work to ensure my scenes are accurate, so my law-enforcement husband has endured some creative research, too, including me tying him to a chair to see if he could escape.

That’s the messy history of Secret Past. For those who haven’t read it, I hope you’ll get a copy and enjoy Katie and Daniel’s journey. Thanks again, Leslie, for having me on your blog!

Thanks for stopping by, Sharee, and sharing the "story behind the story." I'm sure my readers will enjoy learning how Katie and Daniel's story came to life. 

Link to my review on the RT Bookreviews website.

(I rated it 4/5 stars.)

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About Sharee...

Colorado native Sharee Stover lives in Nebraska with her real-life-hero husband, three too-good-to-be-true children, and two ridiculously spoiled dogs. A self-proclaimed word nerd, she loves the power of the written word to ignite, transform, and restore. She writes Christian romantic suspense combining heart-racing, nail-biting suspense and the delight of falling in love all in one. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America and Nebraska Writer’s Guild. Sharee is a two-time Daphne du Maurier finalist and the winner of the 2017 Wisconsin Fabulous Five Silver Quill Award. When she isn’t writing, Sharee enjoys reading, crocheting and long walks with her obnoxiously lovable German Shepherd. Visit her at www.shareestover.com.

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"The Cost of Betrayal" BLITZ tour (JustRead Tours)

Welcome to THE COST OF BETRAYAL Blitz with JustRead Publicity Tours.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Cost of Betrayal

Authors: Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey, Lynette Eason

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: September 4, 2018

Genre: Novella Collection / Romantic Suspense

FAITH WILL BE TESTED. TRUST SHATTERED.

THREE BESTSELLING ROMANTIC SUSPENSE WRITERS REUNITE FOR NOVELLAS OF DEADLY BETRAYAL.

Dee Henderson - "Betrayed"

After serving six years of a twenty-year sentence for a murder she didn't commit, Janelle Roberts is finally freed. But the truth is still waiting to be discovered, and a murderer is still at large. Janelle needs to be somewhere safe with someone she can trust. She may not survive another act of treachery.

Dani Pettrey - "Deadly Isle"

Tennyson Kent is trapped on the isolated island of her childhood by a storm surge, and she is shocked when the typically idyllic community turns into the hunting grounds of a murderer. Cut off from any help from the mainland, will she and first love Callen Frost be able to identify and stop a killer before they become the next victims?

Lynette Eason - "Code of Ethics"

When Detective Isaac Martinez lands in the ER with a gunshot wound, he pulls through thanks to trauma surgeon Ruthie St. John. But as the witness to a crime and possible corruption, Martinez is at risk from someone intent on silencing him--and those around him--forever. When he barely survives another attack while recovering, both he and Ruthie must flee, trying to outrun deadly killers while locating the evidence they need to end the danger.

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From Betrayed by Dee Henderson

Good people committed murder. Paul had long since accepted that. He’d put a significant number of them in prison. But a good person didn’t often plan the murder in advance, requiring rapid decisions on what to do afterward, leading to mistakes, panic. Janelle had not planned what happened that night. That was what had clicked. Paul leaned back to ponder that thought.

Guilty people gave themselves away—sweating, minds racing, desperate to get rid of the evidence, establish an alibi, spin a story out to friends to cover the time period. Good people who committed murder were unable to walk away and show no signs of it. As an investigator, you didn’t make a decision based on behavior. You worked from the evidence. But the evidence backed up behavior. He had two people in this case file, and they were handling events very differently.

He accepted the bowl of ice cream from his wife, waited till she was seated. “Ann, your best evidence that Tanya—or someone else—did this murder is Janelle’s behavior. The patrol officer found Janelle at home wearing sweats, eating chocolate ice cream out of the carton, and methodically taking apart a scrapbook full of pictures of her with Andrew. The search of her home yielded some things of Andrew’s: jacket, CDs, and books haphazardly thrown together in a box in the hall. Janelle had been purging her apartment of her boyfriend when the patrol officer knocked on her door.”

He saw the surprise cross her face.

“I hadn’t thought about that specifically.”

“Character tells. It always does. Janelle isn’t guilty of this. The patrol officer knocks on her door, and she’s clueless that her boyfriend has been hurt, let alone is dead. If it was the detective who knocked on her door and saw for himself what she was doing, her shock and the tears, he would have kept pushing until he could find another answer.

“But by the time Janelle has been driven in the back of a squad car to the beach, has seen all the flashing lights and cops and medical examiner vehicles, she’s quiet and wound tight and confused, desperately trying to sort out what happened to the man she loves after she left him. The detective sees someone saying she didn’t do it, but missed seeing the physical innocence, that clueless expression that would have told him she was telling the truth. He knows they had a fight, there’s blood on her shoes, the knife she can’t produce is consistent with what stabbed Andrew—he had to go with what was there in front of him. The detective bought the frame.”

“You believe me?”

“Yes.”

Relief flowed across her face.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS 

Dee Henderson is the author of numerous novels, including Taken, Undetected, Unspoken, Full Disclosure, and the acclaimed O'Malley and Uncommon Heroes series. Her books have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, such as the RITA Award, the Christy Award, and the ECPA Gold Medallion. Dee is a lifelong resident of Illinois.

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Dani Pettrey is a wife, mom, grandma, and the author of the Chesapeake Valor series, and the Alaskan Courageromantic suspense series, which includes her bestselling novels Submerged, Shattered, Stranded, Silenced, and Sabotaged. Her books have been honored with the Daphne du Maurier award, two HOLT Medallions, a Christy Award nomination, two National Readers’ Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award, among others.
She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves—the thrill of adventure, nail-biting suspense, the deepening of her characters’ faith, and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland, where they enjoy time with their two daughters, a son-in-law, and a super adorable grandson.

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Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of Oath of Honor and Called to Protect, as well as the Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and the Elite Guardians series. She is the winner of three ACFW Carol Awards, the Selah Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, among others. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a master's degree in education from Converse College. Eason lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children.

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(1) Winner will win The Perfect Hideout JustRead Book Box!!! It includes a copy of The Cost of Betrayal and many more goodies!
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"Darkwater Secrets" by Robin Caroll Blitz Tour ... and a GIVEAWAY! (JustRead Tours)

Welcome to the Darkwater Secrets by Robin Caroll blitz and giveaway, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Darkwater Secrets  
Author: Robin Caroll  
Publisher: Gilead Publishing  
Release Date: July 17, 2018  
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense  

A murder investigation uncovers sordid secrets and haunting mistakes

The Darkwater Inn stands tall and proud in the French Quarter, the hub of New Orleans. Bourbon Street is bustling, and General Manager Adelaide Fountaine has her hands full with a hotel at capacity. She, along with everyone else, is shocked when a body is found: a hotel guest stabbed with a kitchen knife.

Detective Beau Savoie, Adelaide’s childhood friend, is on the case. As Beau digs into the victim’s past, he unearths a shocking connection between Adelaide and the murdered guest. Beau is hurt that his friend—the woman he’s quietly loved for years—kept the truth from him. To make matters worse, the stress of the investigation has sent Adelaide right into the comforting arms of her coworker Dimitri. But Beau can’t press Adelaide too hard . . . he’s keeping secrets of his own.

Can Adelaide and Beau afford to hide from the truth with a killer on the loose?

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EXCERPT

He leaned close to Addy’s ear. “I meant what I said, you do look breathtaking.”

Addy smiled and lowered her chin, the blush spreading across her cheeks visible under the mask.

The music started and groups of people made their way toward the dance floor.

Beau wanted nothing more than to have Addy in his arms again. He stood and made a sweeping bow, then extended his hand to her. “Shall we, milady?”

She took his hand, grinning.

Once he had her in his arms, they swayed in time to the music from the live band. The space on the floor became more crowded, so he pulled her closer to him.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

“I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I've never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in.” ~Robin Caroll is definitely a contradiction, but one that beckons you to get to know her better.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Robin is a southerner through and through. Her passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others.

When she isn’t writing, Robin spends time with her husband of twenty-five-plus years, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home—in the South, where else?

She serves the writing community as Executive Director/Conference Director for ACFW. Her twenty-five books have finaled/placed in such contests as the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer's Choice Award, Bookseller's Best, and Book of the Year.

CONNECT WITH ROBIN: website| Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

Robin Caroll is giving away:

• print copy of Darkwater Secrets
• your own key to the Darkwater Inn
• The Darkwater Inn Recipe Book
• an Uptown Stroll candle

Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight July 21, 2018 and last through 11:59pm July 28, 2018. US only. Winners will be notified within a week 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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"Always Watching" by Lynette Eason

My Review...

Wade Savage has a thriving career as a psychiatrist and radio host. He also has a stalker who is getting bolder. Unbeknownst to Wade, his father hires a bodyguard from Elite Guardians, Madelyn McKay. When Madeleine is attacked, and almost killed, on duty, her coworker Olivia Edwards takes over. Wade is not thrilled to have a bodyguard, but he accepts it after he is attacked, which is a huge step up from the weird gifts and hang-ups which had been occurring. Wade stirred things up with the stalker when he announced on air that he had thrown out the gifts. Now, it appears that the stalker will settle for nothing short of his death. As the danger increases, so does Olivia’s attraction to Wade. Will she be able to keep him alive and save her own heart in the process? Is Wade’s stalker a lonely, hurting caller, or is it someone who has outsmarted everyone?  This is the first book in Eason’s new series, “Elite Guardians.” There is more suspense than romance, and the fast pace makes it difficult to put down. The story keeps you guessing right up to the end because just when you think you have it figured out, Eason throws a curveball!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the Revell Reads blogger program in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any compensation for my review.

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About Lynette (http://www.lynetteeason.com/)

ABOUT LYNETTE

Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. Even as a young girl, she knew she wanted her life to reflect the love of Jesus Christ.

After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a Business Degree she used for a very short time (sorry Mom and Dad), she moved to Spartanburg, SC to attend Converse College where she obtained her Masters degree in Education. During this time, she met the man she would marry—the boy next door!

She is married to Jack Eason, who speaks, leads worship, and consults ministries around the country. They have two children.

Lynette’s books have appeared on the ECPA and CBA bestseller lists and have won several awards.

* Too Close to Home – 2011 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest WINNER

* Don’t Look Back – 2011 Carol Award Finalist

* A Killer Among Us – 2012 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest finalist

* When the Smoke Clears – Romantic Times 4.5 Stars, 2013 ECPA 2013 Book of the Year Finalist, 2013 Selah Award Finalist

* When A Heart Stops – 2013 Carol Award WINNER

* When A Secret Kills – 2013 Line Award Finalist

Some of Lynette’s favorite authors who influenced her writing include, Brandilyn Collins, Dee Henderson, Shirlee McCoy, Karen Kingsbury, Robert Liparulo, Terri Blackstock and Deborah Raney.

Lynette is a member of RWA (Romance Writers of America), FHL (Faith, Hope, and Love) and ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers).

Lynette thanks God for giving her the talent and desire to spin stories that bring readers to the edge of their seat, but most importantly, to the throne of Christ.

"Mermaid Moon" by Colleen Coble’s ... and a GIVEAWAY! (Litfuse Blog Tour)

Celebrate the release of Mermaid Moon with Colleen and a mystery e-reader prize pack giveaway!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Mermaid Moon
• A Kindle Fire
• A mermaid necklace
• A pair of mermaid earrings

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry! The giveaway ends on February 1st. The winner will be announced February 2nd on the Litfuse blog.

My Review...

After the mysterious death of her father, Mallory Davis returned home to Mermaid Point, a place she left fifteen years ago. After seeing her dad’s new boat, she knows there is more to his death than she was led to believe, as his finances would not allow such an extravagant purchase. She feels he was murdered. Game warden Kevin O’Connor tends to agree with her assessment, but he is leery to trust her again after she broke his heart years ago. Together, they hope to arrange the puzzle pieces surrounding the death. But first, Mallory must stay alive. With his last breath, Mallory’s father left her with some cryptic information which leads her to try and track down her birth parents. Mallory thinks she is being watched, though she cannot imagine who would be after her or why she and her daughter are being threatened. Could everything somehow be related to her adoption? Will she be successful in tracking down her biological parents? Are they connected as well?

This book is second in Coble’s “Sunset Cove” series, but it could be read as a standalone. It is chock full of drama and mystery. The suspense is well executed and keeps the reader guessing throughout, and there are some surprise twists along the way. Key themes include second chances and forgiveness, especially of oneself. Coble is an excellent storyteller, and her latest does not disappoint!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Litfuse in exchange for an honest review.

About Colleen...

Bestselling author Collene Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice,and the Booksellers Best. She has over 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. Visit her website at http://colleencoble.com

"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:

http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/foul-play-0

(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.

Web: http://www.elisabethrees.com/

Twitter: @elisabethrees 

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