Can Christmas Eve lend a wandering writer a real reason to put down roots? Only if true love can be garden grown and traced to a banquet of the heart. AMAZON
Can Christmas Eve lend a wandering writer a real reason to put down roots? Only if true love can be garden grown and traced to a banquet of the heart. AMAZON
Ben and Suzette grow closer as they realize how much they have in common. And, somewhere in St. Joseph, there’s a murderer who isn’t finished. AMAZON
As they search for answers to end the horror, Jess learns who she can and cannot trust, but it may be too late when she finds her own life in danger. AMAZON
As their relationship grows, Witt realizes that he and Addy share something more, the worst day in each of their lives—one that goes far beyond the betrayal of daily white lies. AMAZON
What she doesn’t bargain for is the handsome livery-stable owner, who understands the true meaning of family and Christmas. Will love conquer lavish? AMAZON
Before long, her heart strings are so drawn by his melodious ballads, she's compelled to discover what lies behind such sweet, sorrowfully beautiful music. AMAZON
She’s determined to see these missives published—even if it means battling with Marcus Taggert, the handsome guardian of her grandfather’s estate. How far will Christmas go to put things right? AMAZON
When Thanksgiving arrives, Pastor David Allen looks over his faithful congregation in despair. How can families with holes in their shoes and no food to put on the table be thankful during the holiday season? But David has no idea how God will use him to give hope to those in the Hollow and beyond. AMAZON
After gazing into the little snow-globe she purchased from Hardwicke's Drugs and Gifts, she finds herself transported to another time—her grandmother's era. Perhaps go to Birmingham to see the Christmas lights in his brand-new orange and white '53 Pontiac Pathfinder. Can love span the fifty-year gap standing between them? AMAZON
Garry has only until Christmas to win back her trust or lose her love forever. Will she listen or keep her heart a closed door? AMAZON
With Christmas just days away, will Hannah and Mason unravel the secrets from their joined past and find the love they’ve both been searching for? Or will their dangerous history take away their chance at happiness…along with their lives? AMAZON
So many decisions! At the stroke of midnight, a shocking turn of events sets Maddie on a path that holds at least as many questions for her as it does answers. AMAZON
These two contemporary Christian romance novellas, Silver Bells and Mistletoe and Holly, bring hope for love and happiness during the Christmas holiday season. AMAZON
Is this a murder for hire, a revenge killing, or a political assassination? Is the man with no memory a drug dealer, an FBI agent, or a billionaire? Can Misty solve the mystery before they both end up in the morgue? AMAZON
Will Harbor find the Christmas Angel and reveal his true identity and will she and Drake be able to civilize the town, each in their own ways and together. AMAZON
After she convinces Cole that she’s not a mistletoe poacher, he surprises her with an offer. Give him a copy of her detailed orchard map and he’ll help her decorate Main Street. AMAZON
Seeking Isabella’s help unlocks a greater fairy-tale than either Mitch or Isabella can dream up. Secrets, laughter and ‘happily-ever-after’ abound in this novella of a Fairytale Christmas. AMAZON
She falls in love with Snow Globe, Montana. Right after arriving to the small town, she comes face to face with her learning what it means to truly forgive someone. Can Ethan help London in her quest of forgiveness? Will London be the help Ethan needs for his deaf son? AMAZON
Joy Carlstrom had just received an answer to her prayer, a miracle in the form of a young cowboy. AMAZON
Jack would do anything to help his beautiful friend, even teach her how to catch a man. Between secret pen pals, match-making grandparents and passionate kisses, they can’t help but wonder if they’re been caught in their own trap! AMAZON
When Jack hears Bette singing The Little Drummer Boy in the church nursery, he knows he’s found the singer his band needs. Convincing her to join them is only the beginning. When success comes, Bette has to decide whether to leave the known behind to follow the man she loves. AMAZON
When Justin learns about Lily’s presence, their cat-and-mouse game begins, and the holidays take on a whole new meaning. AMAZON
Amid snowball fights, snowmen, and snow angels, Josie's life changes when she falls in love with the little girl, but Ellie wants a mommy. Even though Chris is a great guy with wonderful attributes, Josie has absolutely no plans to marry, or can this four-year-old change Josie's plans? AMAZON
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Four Weddings and a Kiss
Four
Bestselling Authors Create One Winning Idea
(But it wasn't easy!)
By
Margaret Brownley
"If at
first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it."
- Albert
Einstein
How do four authors living in
different states, with complicated writing schedules and individual writing
styles come up with an idea for a new collection? They brainstorm and that's what Robin Lee
Hatcher, Mary Connealy, Debra Clopton and I did via a conference call one
memorable day.
After batting a few ideas around,
Robin suggested we do something with unlikely brides. It seemed like a good idea and after some
discussion we knew we wanted the collection to be about women who found true
love despite failing to meet certain social standards. That's a theme that many can relate to and we
knew it was an idea worth pursuing.
As any writer will tell you an
idea is nothing more than a tiny seed. Once you have this seed in hand you must
then go after your story, sometimes with a sledgehammer. That’s what Rod
Serling called the bleeding part. After
the phone call, we pretty much had to sling the proverbial mallet by ourselves. Here's how the four of us came up with our
stories:
Margaret Brownley
on writing Courting Trouble:
When I put down the phone
following our conference call a woman in jail flashed through my head—don't ask
me why. What I didn't know is what she
was doing there. It's questions like this that keep me awake at night. Being in jail didn't necessarily make her an
unlikely bride
unless . . .
She killed her husband—or at
least was accused of killing him. Would
that make her an unlikely bride? What if two husbands had died under mysterious
circumstances? Three? Ah, the mind
boggles!
Debra Clopton on
writing A Cowboy for Katie:
I needed an unlikely heroine for our premise and I thought
of Crazy Cora from the movie Quigley Down Under and I had always adored
that character and her damaged heart and knew that I wanted to create a
character similar in some way--my heroine Crazy Katie Pearl immediately
appeared in my head, talking to herself and hoping she didn't have to shoot a
cowboy. I loved writing this character and the whole A COWBOY FOR KATIE story.
Robin Lee Hatcher
on writing Love Letter to the Editor:
There was no light bulb moment
that inspired Love Letter to the Editor. I began with our premise of
unlikely couples, and intelligent, well-educated, outspoken, unmarried Molly
walked into my imagination. The man who took the job she wanted, Jack, followed
soon after. And the story was born.
Mary Connealy on writing Spitfire
Sweetheart:
I've had the idea for Spitfire
Sweetheart starring wild child Maizy MacGregor for a long time. I picture her,
reckless as can be, harming a man and having to care for him by way of
atonement. (In other words, she owes Rylan Carstens big time for the harm she's
done). Maizy's got a good heart and she's been raised like a boy, so it's not
really her fault. And when she meets a man who reminds her she's truly female
and he's shocked and upset by the way she conducts herself, in true Maizy
fashion, she causes a lot of trouble. So much trouble in fact that only True
Love can overcome it.
NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING
AUTHOR MARGARET BROWNLEY has penned nearly forty historical and contemporary
novels. Her books have won numerous awards, including Readers' Choice and Award
of Excellence. She's a former Romance
Writers of American RITA® finalist and has written for a TV
soap. She is currently working on a new
series. Not bad for someone who flunked
eighth grade. Just don't ask her to
diagram a sentence.
Find Margaret:
Website: margaret-brownley.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretbrownly
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/brownley1/
Thanks for visiting with me today, Margaret. I'm looking forward to reading this book written by some of my favorite authors. What fun it must have been to work together.
If you'd like to know more about this book and others by Margaret, visit her website. You'll be glad you did.
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Monday, June 16, 2014
New Release
Rebecca
DeMarino
Rebecca, it’s good to have you as
my guest this week. I’m sure readers are eager to hear more about you.
Tell us about your epiphany
moment when you decided you were going to seriously pursue writing and
eventually publication.
When I took the
SAT as a junior in high school, I scored very high on the verbal section, which
I’m sure was a result of all those novels I loved to read! The counselor put me
in a creative writing class for my senior year. I think that was the first time
I thought I could be a writer, but it wasn’t until my ten-year reunion from
high school that I ever told anyone I wanted to write and be published. And
many, many years before I started writing.
Which of your books (published or upcoming) has been the
most fun for you to write and which character is your favorite? Why?
This is my first novel, and it was much fun to
write because it was about my ancestors. I loved all of my characters – the
really did have a place in my heart!!
I can understand that. The series
I’m working on now is based on my great-grandparents and their family. The
research really turns up some interesting things. Which character in your new
release most interested you while you wrote? Why?
I found Barnabas very
intriguing because he took off on a life of his own – which is good! But Mary was truly the one I was interested
in. She is my ninth great-grandmother
and there was so little information about her. But I got to know her and
experience her a number of ways. I visited Plimoth Plantation and
went on board the Mayflower II. I
took a one day 17th century cooking course at the Alice Ross Studio on
Long Island, and I walked the same roads and stood on the same beach as Mary
Horton and recreated in my mind her feelings and emotions.
I’ve been to some of those same places and they were
fascinating. So, how did you choose the setting for your book?
It chose me! I grew up
listening to my mom’s stories about Barnabas Horton, my ninth great-grandfather
and how he came across the pond from England on a ship called The Swallow. When my brother became
interested in genealogy, we discovered there was a lighthouse named after
Barnabas, located on Long Island. I asked my mom if she’d like to go there, and
off we went. There was a lot of interesting information about Barnabas. He was
a baker and a widower with two young sons when he met my ninth
great-grandmother. But I could find very little about her, and I began to
wonder about what dreams and motivation she had, and courage she must have
possessed, when she married and then left her family behind for the wilds of
Long Island. A few years later, I began writing my first novel with a desire to
give Mary a voice.
That’s wonderful. A letter
from my great-grandfather to my great-grandmother during the Civil War sparked
my interest in their story, so I used their hometown.
What is your strangest habit?
I
cannot throw a book away or give it away
(unless it’s a duplicate) and lending is hard for me because I fear I won’t get
it back. I still own many of the books I owned in high school, and now have
well over a thousand books. Many are nonfiction, but I would guess most are
fiction.
Oh,
my, a girl after my own heart. I still have college textbooks because I can’t
throw a way a book. A thousand must take up a lot of room.
Tell us the range of
the kinds of books you enjoy reading. I
love reading all kinds of genres, though I’m partial to historic romance. I
love all of Jane Kirkpatrick’s and Nicholas Spark’s novels and own most, but
not all, and they are signed copies!
Wow! You are lucky to have signed copies of their books. Are
there certain foods or snacks keeps the words flowing for you?
Homemade gorp – it’s not messy so I can pop one or
two pieces in my mouth. My recipe:
Peanuts or almonds (unsalted), M&M’s, raisins or dried cranberries – or for
a really decadent treat, dried cherries!
Sounds good to me. I’ll have to try that. What do you most
enjoy doing in your free time? I
love to read, I love to visit with grandbabies – though the live kind of far – gardening,
baking, genealogy and traveling are my hobbies.
What is something most people would not know about you? I’m
an introvert – which is really not surprising for a writer I guess.
Are there spiritual themes you like to write about? That God is with us no matter how much we mess
up – all we have to do is ask. He’s there waiting.
What lesson is the Lord teaching you right now or
recently taught you? To meet God in the morning and seek him
throughout the day.
Now that’s a good lesson to learn. Thank you Rebecca
for you great responses, but tell us, when will your next book be out?
Book #2 of The Southold
Chronicles is due out June, 2015! The
young Horton boys are all grown up!
Where can we find you on
the internet? I can be found on the
following social media sites:
Facebook Twitter Google+
Pinterest Subscribe to Rebecca’s Blog
and/or Newsletter
Blurb about the book:
A PLACE IN HIS
HEART is inspirational historical romance author Rebecca DeMarino’s debut
novel and book one of THE SOUTHOLD
CHRONICLES! Releases from Revell
June, 2014
Anglican Mary Langton
longs to marry for love. Left at the altar and disgraced in her small hamlet,
she is being pressured to marry the eligible son of the London milliner.
Puritan Barnabas Horton, the town baker, still grieves the loss of his beloved
wife, but he knows his two young sons need a mother.
With tender hearts, Mary
and Barnabas take a leap of faith and wed. But when Barnabas’s secret plans to
move his family to the New World to escape persecution come to light, Mary’s
world is upended. How could she possibly leave her Papa and her dear
sister? And will she ever reach the secret places of her husband’s broken
heart?
Rebecca DeMarino lives in the Pacific
N.W. and enjoys travel, hiking, baking, genealogy and gardening. Her debut
novel, A Place in His Heart, is a
historical romance inspired by her ninth great-grandparents, Barnabas and Mary
Horton, and is book one of The Southold
Chronicles.
Rebecca, what question would you like to ask readers of
your books or Christian fiction in general?
What is it about a novel
that will make it linger in your mind, in your heart?
Thank you, and now it’s your turn, Readers. Leave a comment below for
the opportunity to win a copy of this great book. Be sure to leave your email
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Monday, June 02, 2014
Of the Protected
Lars Landre, Of the Persecuted
As the Maker’s servant,. He has called me to defend His
people, no matter the personal sacrifice. While I’ve been reluctant to accept a
leadership role in the crusade against the Rendow Clan, who aim to slaughter
the Faithful of the Woodlands Region, I now recognize my relevance. I’m
destined to lead the Faithful out of persecution. And as I reflect on my early
years when I was orphaned as a young one, I also now recognize the many ways in
which the Maker prepared me to lead His people.
What is it that you in
service of the Maker?
I am a warrior in the Mighty Army, leading the Faithful
to defeat Vatten Rendow. I am also the founder of Tuveil, a magical village in the
Woodlands Region.
How did you and Laila, the
heroine meet?
I met Laila Pennedy in Drysdon, a village in the
Woodlands Region, as we faced death by hanging.
Now that must have been
an interesting meeting. What was your first impression of her?
Though forthcoming death loomed, her green eyes remained
resolute and her demeanor defiant. Yet her vulnerability wrenched my heart. In
all of my nineteen years, I had never gazed upon such beauty. While I had
planned escape all along, the task suddenly became about preserving her life
and not my own.
Did you think right
away this was a woman you could love?
Without a doubt. It’s difficult for me to explain, but
her combined demonstration of confidence and vulnerability both strengthened
and weakened me. Though we had not yet spoken to one another, I felt stronger
with her by my side. Until then, I’d longed to cross paths with a woman whom
the Maker graced with humility, for such a lady is destined to glorify Him.
What are your
expectations for a loving relationship?
I have only one expectation—that she devotes her life to
the Maker. For then, she’ll value His blessings as much as me.
What causes you the
most fear about this relationship?
Because the Faithful endeavor to defeat the Rendow Clan,
to assure freedom to openly worship the Maker…I fear the chances of both of us
surviving are slim.
I can see how devoted
you are to your work. What makes it so important to you?
My devotion to the Maker and my unwavering faith in His
promise of victory make my endeavors very important. My one true match, Laila
and my family, whether by blood or commitment are also important in my life.
What do you want the
heroine to see in you that she may not see now?
That, though I didn’t realize it until I locked gazes
with her at the gallows in Drysdon, I’d waited for her. She is the fulfillment
of a promise I never knew the Maker had made.
What are your hopes for
the future?
I have only one hope—freedom to worship the Maker with
those I love most.
Thank you, Lars for sharing some of your life with us this week.
Of the
Persecuted Back Cover Blurb:
Laila Pennedy awaits death by hanging. For the Rendow Clan rules
the Woodlands Region, aiming to slaughter the Faithful. And she deserves to
die. But Lars Landre, the man destined to lead the Faithful out of persecution,
has other plans hidden behind his rare and mysterious blue eyes. Rescue.
Following the daring escape, Laila seeks the path of a warrior
and vows revenge against the Rendow Clan. She embarks on a dangerous journey
with Lars, one in which they endeavor to reach the promised safety of a magical
village, to train for battle, and to ultimately assure freedom for those with
faith in the Maker.
Clashes of weapons and souls. Brutal loss of lives. Unrequited love. How in all the Woodlands will Laila survive?
This book available: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692214712
When
Angie Brashear isn’t working or taking care of her family, she writes. Usually
at night after her
kids fall asleep. She’s a fan of speculative fiction and an
avid runner, both of which perplex her nonfiction-reading, football-loving
husband. Saved in her early twenties, Angie is grateful for the Lord’s presence
in all aspects of her life. She is originally from Rockland, Maine and
currently resides in Cameron, Texas with her husband and three children.
Follow her at http://facebook.com/AngieBrashearAuthor, https://twitter.com/AngieBrashear,
and http://angiebrashear.com.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Christina Rich
Author of
The
Warrior’s Vow
Tell
us about your epiphany moment when you decided you were going to seriously
pursue writing and eventually publication. Oh, wow. I had dreamed of writing for a long time but never thought it was
possible. I started having babies right out of high school and never pursued
college. In my mind, a college education was a necessity to write. It wasn’t
until 2006 when I participated in Avon’s Fanlit writing contest. We were given
a prompt to write from the first week, and then over the next several weeks we
wrote based off the previous winning chapter. Avon eventually published the
story with the winning chapters, but it was then during that contest, where I
competed against hundreds of serious writers that I ‘knew’ I could do this.
Which of your books (published or upcoming) has
been the most fun for you to write and which character is your favorite? I have fun
writing, period. However, I’d have to say my yet-to-be-published historical
western romance Love at Twenty Paces.
Why? My heroine, Darby, is a hoot. She tries so hard to do what is right for
all the right reasons, but she always ends up in a pickle. In the beginning of
the story she stops a train in order to rescue orphan girls bound for the saloon,
but she ends up shooting an innocent man in the shoulder. Of course, she
doesn’t know he’s innocent and she didn’t ‘mean’ to shoot him, but she does
anyway.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and
how do you overcome it? I think my most difficult obstacle
is myself, or other people needing my time and my inability to say no. ;)
Which
character in your new release most interested you while you wrote? Abigail Why? She was completely unknown to me
when I began writing Jesse’s (the hero) story. I had an idea of who I wanted
his heroine to be but once I started writing Abigail peered between the folds
of the tent and captured my attention. Abigail has always been sheltered, not
out of love, but out of neglect. The first time she witnessed the sun set was
breathtaking, not only for Jesse to witness but for me to write.
What would a perfect day for you look like? I just
came back from the beach, so I’d have to say walking the beach with my family
enjoying God’s creation.
Tell us the range of the kinds of books you enjoy
reading. Romance! ;) I also love a good suspense and
biographical sketches.
What do you most enjoy doing in your free time? I’m really
learning to enjoy spending time with my Daddy (Father God). Instead of opening
the word because I feel I must, or praying because of a requested need, I’m
discovering the joys of seeking constant communion.
What is something most people would not know about
you? I’m CDO (OCD). It’s not something that I’m proud of but it
is something that I can’t seem to help. As much as I love books it’s difficult
for me to decide how to place them on the shelf. Naturally, alphabetically
would be the answer, but then you have some books that are taller than others,
so I have to go with tallest to shortest. The odd balls, the ones that are
shorter and longer, really get me and about throw me into fits of
hyperventilation.
Are there spiritual themes you like to write
about? I think my favorite theme is forgiveness. I know,
kind of cliché, but forgiving others even when they don’t deserve it is so
important. Matthew 6:14-15 tells us that if we forgive those who sin against
us, we will be forgiven but if we withhold that forgiveness it will be withheld
from us as well.
I also like to write about restoration.
I also like to write about restoration.
What lesson is the Lord teaching you right
now or recently taught you? Joy. No matter the circumstances, and trust
me we’ve been through a lot in the last few years (cancer, juvenile delinquent,
etc), the joy of the Lord is my strength.
When is your next book due out and can you tell us
about it? My next book won’t be out until the summer of 2015. I don’t have a
title yet, but I can tell you it is set in mid-600 BC on the Mediterranean. It’s
about a Greek merchant who rescues the daughter of a Philistine and a Hebrew
slave from the auction block.
Where can we find you on the internet? www.threefoldstrand.com, www.facebook.com/AuthorChristinaRich and
twitter.com/christinainspy
More about Christina: Born
and raised in Kansas, where she currently lives with her husband and children,
Christina loves to read stories with happily ever afters, research, take
photos, knit scarves, dig into her ancestry, fish, visit the ocean, write
stories with happily ever afters and talk about her family and Jesus.
Her
debut novel, The Guardian’s Promise, released from Love Inspired March 2014.
The Warrior’s Promise releases July 2014. The Warrior's Vow is being featured here.
Swept away
from her home and into the desert, Abigail is as much a prisoner as she is a
princess. A ruthlessly ambitious captain of the palace guard intends to force
her into marriage and rule Judah through her. Yet the badly beaten soldier
Abigail rescues offers another choice—if she dares trust him.
She is
royalty, yet Jesse is surprised by the gentle compassion Abigail shows him as
he heals. In return, he will help her escape to Jerusalem, protecting her life
with his own. But Abigail’s rank and Jesse’s deadly past makes any future
impossible, unless forgiveness forged by love can triumph over all.
What
question would you like to ask readers of your books or Christian fiction in
general?
What
themes would you like to see fiction Christian writers tackle?
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
Murder by the Book
Interview with hero Drew Farthing
How would you describe yourself, Andrew?
Just an ordinary
fellow. I suppose I look tolerably well
in evening wear and can be presented in public without embarrassment. I have
money enough to do as I like, but not so much that it gets me in trouble. I
suppose I’m a trifle old-fashioned for 1932, but I do believe in the concept of
right and wrong. For all that, though, I tend to be a rather affable chap, more
likely to defend myself with a witty remark than my fists. I am in good
training nevertheless, so I can use my fists if necessary.
2 What is your profession (career, job)? Describe a
little about what you do.
Mostly I do as I please. I am the titular head of Farlingford
Processing, an oil and gas exploration and refining company, but I know shockingly
little about the business itself. I generally take my late father’s advice and
make sure to hire the very best people to run the company for me. So far,
despite some peripheral incidents, that has worked like a charm. I’m far too
young to work for sport.
What is the most
interesting thing about you?
I like solving puzzles. I’d rather they
were between the pages of a well-written book, but I’ve
unraveled a few real-life mysteries, too. I
enjoy figuring out what makes people do what they
do. And I have a new Rolls Royce.
What do you put off
because you dread doing it or don’t want to do it?
Going over the estate accounts. Fortunately my best friend, Nick Dennison, is
in training to manage Farthering Place when old Mr. Padgett retires, so the
prospect isn’t really that grim.
What is your most
important goal in life or what do you hope to accomplish?
I hope to use my wealth and position and my
sleuthing abilities to help people in difficult situations and to in general do
whatever I can to be what God intended me to be. And, it goes without saying, I
hope to be a fine husband to that adorable angel, Madeline Parker.
What causes you the
most fear?
Failing someone I love.
What things are most
important to you?
Figuring out what God wants me to do, helping
people in trouble, being a man of honor and a credit to the Farthering name.
What do you want others
to see in you?
Honor, intelligence and dependability but not without a sense
of fun and stylish wit.
What do you enjoy doing
in your spare time?
Oh, I love a cracking good mystery
novel. Mrs. Christie and that Sayers
woman have written some real corkers, and I absolutely adore Allingham. And, of
course, I love to spend time with Madeline. If only she played golf . . .
What gives you the most
pleasure in life?
Doing what I’m meant to be doing. I mean, if I can help people in trouble with
my little sleuthing efforts, I suppose that makes me feel I’m good for more
than just filling out a dinner jacket. Some would consider sleuthing a rather
odd calling, but we can’t all be behind the pulpit, can we?
What the book is about:
With his family’s company and good name
safe again, Drew Farthering wants nothing more than to end the summer of 1932
with the announcement of his engagement to Madeline Parker. Instead, he finds
himself involved in another mysterious case. The family solicitor lies dead in
a Winchester hotel room, skewered through the heart by an antique hat pin with
a cryptic message attached: Advice to Jack.
Evidence of secret meetings and a young girl's tearful confession point to the man's double life, but what does the solicitor’s murder have to do with the murder of a physician on the local golf course? Nothing, it would seem. Nothing except for another puzzling note and another antique hat pin affixing it to the doctor's chest.
Soon the police make an arrest in connection with the murders, but Drew isn't at all sure they have the right man. And why does his investigation seem to be drawing him closer and closer to home?
Evidence of secret meetings and a young girl's tearful confession point to the man's double life, but what does the solicitor’s murder have to do with the murder of a physician on the local golf course? Nothing, it would seem. Nothing except for another puzzling note and another antique hat pin affixing it to the doctor's chest.
Soon the police make an arrest in connection with the murders, but Drew isn't at all sure they have the right man. And why does his investigation seem to be drawing him closer and closer to home?
JULIANNA
DEERING has always been an avid reader and a lover of storytelling, whether on
the page, the screen or the stage. This, along with her keen interest in
history and her Christian faith, shows in her tales of love, forgiveness and
triumph over adversity. A fifth-generation Texan, she makes her home north of
Dallas with three spoiled cats and, when not writing, spends her free time
quilting, cross stitching and watching NHL hockey. Her new series of Drew
Farthering mysteries set in 1930s England debuted with Rules of Murder (Bethany
House, 2013) and is followed by Death by the Book and Murder at the
Mikado (Bethany House, 2014). Also, as DeAnna Julie Dodson, she has written
a trilogy of medieval romances (In Honor Bound, By Love Redeemed and
To Grace Surrendered) and four contemporary mysteries for the Annie's Attic
series. She is represented by Wendy Lawton of the Books & Such Literary
Agency (www.booksandsuch.biz).
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