Lily and Jack are trapped in a web of temptation. While Lily struggles with her marriage, they both fight the undeniable attraction they feel for each other. Will they lose the battle and give in to the desires of their hearts, or will they find the strength to follow God’s word?
Featured Book: One Other Love by Claire Nance
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It’s 1971, and Dee Anderson needs a job, or she can kiss her car, Charlie, goodbye. She also needs assurance from her boyfriend that they have a future together, especially since she’s found a pair of silver goblets that would be perfect at her wedding reception. However, Dee’s job prospects are slim to none while Charlie’s repair bills keep mounting, and after celebrating their seventh month of going steady, her boyfriend decides he wants more breathing room.
When more challenges and heart-breaking events occur, Dee’s perfectionism and anxiety hamper her ability to cope. Her belief that she’ll never be good enough, no matter how hard she tries, brings Dee to the breaking point where all hope for happiness seems lost. Will she cling to the past, or will Dee let go and trust God to bring about the happiness she seeks?
One Other Love, a Christian teen romance, is the third novel in The Lindell High School Series by Claire Nance.
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The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
The late summer Sunday morning in 1905 appeared to be as boring as ever for Mary Johns Leonard until a stranger slid into the pew in front of her and her daughter Callie.
When the prayer ended, Mary stole a glance at the stranger before turning to the right page in the hymnal. She began to sing. The tenor voice of the stranger singing “Love Devine All Loves Excelling” was the most beautiful male voice she had ever heard. Could he be a professional singer passing through?
Mary’s eyes strayed to his broad shoulders more than once during the sermon. The collar on his shirt was clean, but frayed. Surely no traveling performer would have such a frayed collar. His straight black hair was clean but a bit too long at the nape of his neck. Working too hard to stop for a haircut?
The next day Mary looked up from the counter in her pappa’s general store to see the stranger. By the time he left, she knew he had grown up in Oregon where he worked at a sawmill and later helped build ships. A shipyard man. Clearly not like anyone she had ever known. A very interesting stranger.
Come along with Mary and Bill in their rocky journey of learning more about themselves and each other. This book does not easily fit into a neat category. Mary’s journey of self-discovery is Women’s Fiction. The love story of Mary and Bill is unmistakable Romance. It could be called Christian fiction since their faith is a significant part of their love story. Call it what you will and enjoy the journey of Mary and Bill.
Featured Book: The Billionaire’s Secret: A Christian Romance by Meghann Whistler
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He’s a billionaire hiding a devastating diagnosis. She’ll do whatever it takes to help her sick, matchmaking mom. A freak accident throws them together, but will his big secret tear them apart?
When Ryan Lawson’s business partners force him to go on a wilderness retreat to come to terms with a shocking diagnosis, the last thing on Ryan’s mind is romance. But when he’s stranded in the woods with a sweet young event planner, all thoughts of business take a back seat to her girl-next-door appeal.
Fresh off a bad breakup, Zara Georgopoulos comes to Vermont to help her terminally ill mom work through her bucket list—not fall in love with a man who’s the exact opposite of her usual type. But when Ryan starts working his way into her heart with his kindness and generosity, she needs to make a decision: Trust the biotech billionaire not to walk all over her, or go back to guarding her heart.
Stuck in the wilds of Vermont, they forge a tenuous connection. When Ryan finally shares the truth about his illness, will it bring them closer together…or shatter Zara’s trust in him for good?
Inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:9, The Billionaire’s Secret is a sweet inspirational romance with a swoony hero, LOTS of entertaining banter, and a strong Christian message. Download your copy today!
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The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
The late summer Sunday morning in 1905 appeared to be as boring as ever for Mary Johns Leonard until a stranger slid into the pew in front of her and her daughter Callie.
When the prayer ended, Mary stole a glance at the stranger before turning to the right page in the hymnal. She began to sing. The tenor voice of the stranger singing Love Devine All Loves Excelling was the most beautiful male voice she had ever heard. Could he be a professional singer passing through?
Mary’s eyes strayed to his broad shoulders more than once during the sermon. The collar on his shirt was clean, but frayed. Surely no traveling performer would have such a frayed collar. His straight black hair was clean but a bit too long at the nape of his neck. Working too hard to stop for a haircut?
The next day Mary looked up from the counter in her pappa’s general store to see the stranger. By the time he left, she knew he had grown up in Oregon where he worked at a sawmill and later helped build ships. A shipyard man. Clearly not like anyone she had ever known. A very interesting stranger.
Come along with Mary and Bill in their rocky journey of learning more about themselves and each other.
Featured Book: The Billionaire’s Christmas Miracle by Lorana Hoopes
Can love flourish when it begins on a little white lie?
Drew Devonshire is tired of attending wealthy functions with women who only want his money, so he’s pleasantly surprised when he meets a woman at a masquerade ball who seems genuine and down to earth. The only problem is, she runs off before he finds out who she is. However, she leaves behind a bracelet and a first name. Will it be enough for him to find her?
Gwen Rodgers isn’t wealthy and she doesn’t like strangers, but when her friend Carrie asks her to attend a masquerade ball in her place, she reluctantly agrees. There she meets a handsome man who piques her interest, but when she finds out that man is billionaire Drew Devonshire, she knows a relationship would never work. However, when Drew Devonshire comes looking for her, she is forced to decide whether she should tell him the truth and risk losing him or continue the charade.
Will the two find love and their Christmas miracle?
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Romance Author Interview – Sydney McCutcheon
About Sydney McCutcheon:
To me, every book has to have some love story going on, or most likely I (my own opinion) won’t find it very interesting. A lot of my book ideas start with a love story.
My first published novel, Henry, began that way. I saw a man in need of love, and a girl full of love just waiting to give it to someone.
Love is a gift.
A little about me? I love the rain, a warm blanket with a cup of hot tea, sunrises (not sunsets), surfing, learning random facts, and finding inspiring music for my writing (among other things, of course).
Christianity is the life root to my writing, and I wouldn’t be alive without Jesus.
If Christian romance, or even just clean romance, is what you are looking for, check out Henry.
Thank you so much for your time!
Sydney Paige McCutcheon
What inspires you to write?
Many times I am inspired by music. A song plays on the radio, a scene plays in my imagination. For my first novel I listened to the same song over and over and over for pretty much the whole time I wrote the first draft. But people inspire me also, characteristics of people. When I was working at a fast-food restaurant a customer came in and I noticed that one of his blue eyes didn't move. He had a glass eye – it looked just like the other except it didn't move and I thought hmmm… interesting characteristic (and he was pretty cute too) and a character for a novel was created.
For Henry, I had a surrogacy idea/story, a puzzle piece you could say, but I didn't know what puzzle it went with until this other idea/story of a man (Henry) came into view and the stories merged together. Maybe you have a couple story ideas and aren't sure about what to do with them, maybe it isn't enough for one novel — try putting some of your ideas together. Take two ideas that are so opposite of each other and slap them together! That's a writer's rollercoaster! Well, one of them anyway. And see where it goes – that's what can make your writing exciting and if you are in a slump, give it a reboot.
Tell us about your writing process.
Writing process … writing process… writing… process… Hmmm…
I'd like to say I'm a seat of the pantser but for Henry, it was outlined. It's probably my most clear plot idea that came together so far, while another book I wrote a draft for was completely seat of the pants.
Back to Henry, I outlined it pretty much chapter by chapter. I wrote what I wanted to happen here, then what happened next. These are short paragraph-descriptions I wrote for each chapter just to give my focus a general guideline. There were scenes I knew I wanted in the novel, so like the puzzle, it's just figuring out where and when.
Seat of the pants is fun when you first get the idea for a story or a scene but some form of outline I find it needed to keep my focus together. But everyone is different and though it might be beneficial to try the opposite of what you do, go with the flow.
How do you develop your characters?
I think the best thing about a first draft is for me, that's where the characters find their voices. You might have an idea for a character, but as they become faced with obstacles and other personalities, you get to see their responses first-hand and some might surprise you. Always keep it open because your characters might give you a delightful surprise that possibly changes the entire course of your novel for the better.
Who are your favorite authors?
Julianne Donaldson's Edenbrooke is a favorite of mine. That is on the historical romance side (clean romance).
On the more Sci-Fi (light Sci-Fi) is the Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. Also Kasie West Pivot Point and Sequel Split Second is awesome! I am hoping she writes more from this series. Her other books I enjoy are on the contemporary romance side, sweet romance.
What genres do you write?: Christian Fiction
What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print
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Featured Book: Tragedy and Trust by Mary Manners
ONE WRONG TURN AT A FORK IN THE ROAD…
When Chloe Rylin flees New York City and her dream of becoming a Broadway performer, she returns to her hometown harboring a life-altering secret and the shame of a shattered past. Best friend Kelsie asks her to help build a house through the local Shelter the Homeless program, where Chloe meets Zack Coleman and his mischievous St. Bernard, Sammy.
Zack is dealing with a devastating loss of his own, yet his gentleness and patience melt Chloe’s resolve never to trust, much less fall in love, again. But what will Zack think when he discovers the shame of Chloe’s past? Will he reject her, or can their fledgling love heal hurting hearts and blossom into a happily-ever-after, together?
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Romance Author Interview – Mary Manners
About Mary Manners:
Mary Manners lives on a mini farm in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee with her husband Tim and their rescue dog Axel, mischievous cats Colby and Rascal, 6 rambunctious chickens, and 13 fish.
Mary writes small-town family romances laced with faith, hope, and humor. Her books have earned multiple accolades including two Inspirational Reader’s Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, the Aspen Gold, the Heart of Excellence, and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.
Mary loves long sunrise runs, Smoky Mountain sunsets, flavored coffee, and chocolate…lots of chocolate.
What inspires you to write?
I have been writing my entire life. My earliest memories are of scribbling stories before I even knew how to print words. I would 'read' them to my family. I write because I just cannot imagine life without it. To me, writing is breathing.
Tell us about your writing process.
I write every day. I use notebooks to outline, and a white board to jot down notes as they pop into my head. When I begin a story, I know where it's going, but am still often surprised as the characters have their way.
How do you develop your characters?
Yes, I have a good idea of how my characters will develop when I begin a story, but often I am surprised. The characters speak tp me, and sometimes they just have to have their way!
Who are your favorite authors?
My favorite authors include Nora Roberts, Stephen King, Jeanette Oke, Karen Kingsbury, Fern Michaels, and Nicholas Sparks.
What genres do you write?: Sweet Contemporary Romance
What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print
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A Writer’s Romance by Kay Brody
A Writer’s Romance by Kay Brody
Writer Amy Reese has finally achieved success as a best-selling author. But, despite her swoon-worthy prose, her own life is hardly romantic. That is, until she meets Todd, a fan who’s been desperate to get together with her.
At first Todd seems romantic, sweet and everything Amy’s been dreaming of. But as the two grow closer, his true nature begins to reveal itself. And as Amy begins to wonder what she’s gotten into, she also has to consider whether she is going to get out of it alive…
“A Writer’s Romance” is a new romantic suspense thriller by Kay Brody. Book 2 in the series is currently available for pre-order!