This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Vigilante’s Bride

Bethany House (August 1, 2010)
by Yvonne Harris

MY REVIEW:

I consistently prowl my agent’s website, The Seymour Agency, for books coming out from fellow clients. I noticed a cover for a new historical from Bethany House and made note to get it if CFBA hosted the book. Sure enough, it was in the queue for August.

Modern girl, Emily McCarthy is heading west to do what many women did in the 1880′s, be a mail order bride to a much older man. But her plans are thwarted when a masked gunman robs the stagecoach she’s on, and then kidnaps her. Luke Sullivan bit off more than he could chew when his brash decision to repay his enemy lands him with a spitfire. Once Emily calms down and is introduced to her “groom” she realizes what horror Luke has saved her from. The longer Emily stays, the more Luke begins to shed the persona of a vigilante. But Luke’s enemies aren’t through with him yet.

What a nice surprise to see a book published that resembles the Louis L’Amour, Elmer Kelton, and Ralph Compton books I cut my western tooth on. I was drawn back to my teens and early 20′s, reading about fist fights and gun battles. (Hear that sigh? <};^D ) It’s so wonderful to find a book that caters both to my western side and my romantic side. A great first novel by a fellow client!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Yvonne Harris earned a BS in Education from the University of Hartford and has taught throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic. Unofficially retired from teaching, she teaches writing at Burlington County College in southern New Jersey, where she resides. She is a winner and three-time finalist for the Golden Heart, once for The Vigilante’s Bride, which is her debut novel.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Robbing a stagecoach on Christmas Eve and abducting a woman passenger is the last thing Luke Sullivan expected to do. He just wanted to reclaim the money stolen from his pa, but instead ended up rescuing a feisty copper-haired woman who was on her way to marry Sullivan’s dangerous enemy. Emily McCarthy doesn’t take kindly to her so-called rescue. Still, she’s hoping Providence will turn her situation for good, especially when it seems Luke Sullivan may just be the man of her dreams. But Luke has crossed a vicious man, a powerful rancher not used to losing, and Emily is the prize he’s unwilling to sacrifice.

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Vigilante’s Bride, go HERE.

2. A Door County Christmas; The Heart’s Harbor by Cynthia Ruchti, Ride With Me Into Christmas by Rachael Phillips, My Heart Still Beats by Eileen Key, and Christmas Crazy by Becky Melby, A collection of four Christmas-themed romance novellas from Barbour. A Door County innkeeper guarantees four single women that her Christmas cactus gifts?and love?will bloom by Christmas. As December nears, will barren plants and romances blossom into holiday joy?

4. A Memory Between Us; Wings of Glory, Book 2 by Sarah Sundin — An historical from Revell. During World War II, B-17 pilot Maj. Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge – until he meets Lt. Ruth Doherty, a striking nurse with a shameful secret.

5. A Prairie Christmas Collection by Deborah Raney, Tracie Peterson, Tracey V. Bateman, and six others — A collection of nine Christmas-themed romance novellas from Barbour. An instant holiday treasure, this fiction collection is penned by nine multi-published authors. Each novella promises a sweet Christian romance on the historical American Great Plains.

6. A Riverwalk Christmas by Elizabeth Goddard, Martha Rogers, Lynette Sowell and Kathleen Y’Barbo– A collection of Christmas-themed romance novellas from Barbour. Four young women find love in the most unexpected places at Christmas.

7. A Very Private Grave; #1 The Monastery Murders by Donna Fletcher Crow — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Kregel. A new policeman must protect a young social worker from big-city gangs making their evil way down south. Felicity thinks she knows everything, until a brutal murder teaches her she doesn’t know anything.

8. A Woodland Christmas by Janelle Mowery, Tamela Hancock Murray, Darlene Franklin and Ramona Cecil– A collection of Christmas-themed romance novellas from Barbour. Experience a nostalgic Christmas in the Piney Woods of East Texas where a traveling wood-carver dispenses wisdom that brings four couples to realize the gift of love.

9. Alpha Redemption by P.A. Baines — A Science Fiction/Fantasy/Futuristic from Splashdown Books. In man’s pursuit of knowledge, artificial intelligence was created. In the pursuit of love, artificial intelligence found God.

10. Baby Makes A Match; Love Inspired/Chatam House Series by Arlene James — A Romance from Steeple Hill. A rodeo cowboy rescues a stranded pregnant girl and with the help of three matchmaking aunties?.well what else do you need?

11. Christmas Mail Order Brides by Vickie McDonough, Susan Page Davis, Therese Stenzel and Carrie Turansky– A collection of Christmas-themed romance novellas from Barbour. Ride the transcontinental railroad as marriage arrives by mail-order-and just in time for Christmas.

12. Finding Becky; Book 3 Winds Across the Prairie by Martha Rogers — An Historical from Realms/Strang. Rebecca comes home with a new attitude, but Rob wants to find the Becky he’s loved since their youth.

13. Formula for Danger by Camy Tang — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Love Inspired Suspense. Dermatologist researcher Rachel Grant is pursued by an enemy trying to take her latest research and her life.

14. Head in the Clouds by Karen Witemeyer — A Romance from Bethany House. When a recovering romantic goes to work for a handsome ranch owner, her heart isn’t the only thing in danger.

15. High-Stakes Inheritance by Susan Sleeman — A Romance from Steeple Hill. Claiming an inheritance turns deadly when Mia Blackburn returns to her hometown.

16. In Every Heartbeat by Kim Vogel Sawyer — An Historical from Bethany House. Claiming an inheritance turns deadly when Mia Blackburn returns to her hometown.

17. Judgement Day by Wanda Dyson — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Random House/Waterbrook. One reporter’s love of sensationalism leads to a horrifying story and someone willing to kill her to keep her quiet.

18. Lily and the Lawman; Idaho Brides, Book Two by Erica Vetsch — An Historical from Barbour. A wary woman has no choice but to join forces with a local lawman to rescue her kidnapped niece.

19. Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe by Anita Higman and Irene Brand– A Romance from Summerside Press. Two heartwarming stories of Christmas past and present.

20. Vanishing Act by Wanda Brunstetter — A Romance from Barbour. Will the anonymous gifts left for Lydia bring her hope for a new life, and when tragedy befalls her yet again, will the mysterious gift giver be there to support her?

21. Making Waves; CHAIM series, Book Four by Lorna Seilstad — An Historical from Revell. After Mr. Boring presses for an engagement, a witting debutante meets an intriguing sailing instructor who is everything her hum drum suitor is not.

22. McKenzie; Montana Skies Series by Penny Zeller — An Historical from Whitaker House. She wanted to change him and mold him into the man she was supposed to marry. Instead, she was the one whose heart was changed.

23. Medical Error; Prescription For Trouble (book two) by Richard L. Mabry, M.D. — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Abingdon. Identity theft isn’t normally fatal, but this time it was.

24. More Than Words; Daughters of Amana #2 by Judith Miller — An Historical from Bethany House. Will Gretchen Kohler’s one impulsive decision cause tragic consequences for the entire Amana Community and cost her everything, even the love of her life?

25. Second Chance Brides; Texas Boardinghouse Brides #2 by Vickie McDonough — An Historical from Barbour. When the man they came to town to marry weds someone else, two mail order brides must find a way to survive in Texas–or find another man to marry.

26. Secret of the Shroud by Pamela Billings Ewen — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from B&H Publishers. A powerful Bishop reaches for revenge when he’s suddenly confronted with the secret of the Shroud and a choice that can destroy him.

27. Tender Vow by Sharlene MacLaren — A Romance from Whitaker House. When John Evans is killed in a skiing accident, his brother, Jake, reaches out to his widowed sister-in-law, but Rachel will have nothing to do with his charity, particularly since they have a “history” she’d rather forget–but God has other plans.

28. The Columns of Cottonwood; The Alabama River Heritage Series by Sandra Robbins — A Romance from Barbour. When a handsome stranger purchases a woman’s plantation for back taxes, she vows to recover her land, but they discover God has a greater solution–a compromise to benefit both.

29. The Doctor’s Blessing; #2 in The Brides of Amish Country by Patricia Davids — A Romance from Steeple Hill. A nurse-midwife to the Amish and the new doctor clash over her home deliveries.

30. The Healer’s Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson — A Romance from Zondervan. The Sleeping Beauty fairy tale comes to life when Rose, the apprentice to the town healer, falls in love with Lord Hamlin, the betrothed son of a duke.

31. The Newcomer by Laurie Alice Eakes — An Historical from Barbour. Marigold sacrifices things precious to her, for the sake of her young charges and isn’t willing to let their uncle take over when danger follows in his wake.

32. The Perfect Blend; The Tea Shop Series by Trish Perry — A Romance from Harvest House. A jilted bride encounters chaotic jobs, overbearing society matrons, and charming suitors in her quest for love, independence, and the occasional glimpse of God’s will.

33. The Wolf of Tebron by C. S. Lakin — An Science Fiction/Fantasy/Futuristic from AMG/Living Ink. A young blacksmith goes in search of his missing wife, journeying to the four ends of the world and solving riddles with a faithful wolf at his side.

34. Where Hearts Are Free; Darkness to Light Series, Book #3 by Golden Keyes Parsons — An Historical from Thomas Nelson. In the freedom and promise of the New World, Bridget Barrington and Philippe Clavell fall in love, but nothing about their love seems possible, apart from God’s intervention.

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing

Surrender the Heart

Barbour Publishing (August 1, 2010)
by M. L. Tyndall

REVIEW:

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

M. L. (MaryLu) Tyndall grew up on the beaches of South Florida loving the sea and the warm tropics. But despite the beauty around her, she always felt an ache in her soul–a longing for something more.

After college, she married and moved to California where she had two children and settled into a job at a local computer company. Although she had done everything the world expected, she was still miserable. She hated her job and her marriage was falling apart.

Still searching for purpose, adventure and true love, she spent her late twenties and early thirties doing all the things the world told her would make her happy, and after years, her children suffered, her second marriage suffered, and she was still miserable.

One day, she picked up her old Bible, dusted it off, and began to read. Somewhere in the middle, God opened her hardened heart to see that He was real, that He still loved her, and that He had a purpose for her life, if she’d only give her heart to Him completely.

She had written stories her whole life, but never had the confidence to try and get any of them published. But as God began to change her heart, He also showed her that writing had been His wonderful plan for her all along!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

For the sake of her ailing mother, Marianne Denton becomes engaged to Noah Brennin—a merchantman she despises. But as the War of 1812 escalates, Jonah’s ship is captured by the British, and the ill-matched couple learns vital information that could aid America’s cause.

Relive the rich history of the War of 1812 through the eyes of Marianne Denton and Noah Brenin, who both long to please their families but neither one wishes to marry the other. Noah is determined to get his cargo to England before war breaks out, and Marianne is equally determined to have a wedding so that her inheritance can be unlocked and her destitute family saved. When their stubborn games get them captured by a British warship, can they escape and bring liberty to their country—and growing love?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Surrender the Heart, go HERE.

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Masquerade Bethany House (August 1, 2010) by
Nancy Moser

REVIEW:

Every time I look at the cover to this book the song Masquerade from Phantom of the Opera keeps rolling through my head.

For this book, I asked a friend to read and review the book. She jumped on the chance to get a first read of a new book. So, here’s her review of Masquerade, by Nancy Moser.

I enjoyed reading Nancy Moser’s book, Masquerade while on vacation.

I have often wondered what it would be like to switch places with another, to live their life as my own.  As is often the case, we learn that it is not as glamorous as we thought. Others have conflicts, tensions, and problems we never imagined.

Masquerade as defined by Webster is “a disguise, false show, or pretense.  To live or act under false pretenses”.  I felt this was an appropriate title for this story.

The story shows such an opportunity.  Charlotte has a chance to leave her sheltered, pampered life for one of adventure and excitement.  Dora, her maid, is thus given the opportunity to live the life of the wealthy.  This story offers us a glimpse of the life of the wealthy, the servant, the immigrant and the poor working class.  It is the people they encounter that make their lives meaningful.  Our encounters with others reflect the joys and sorrows of our hearts.

Definitely a fun yet thought provoking and interesting read.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nancy Moser is the award-winning author of over twenty inspirational novels. Her genres include contemporary stories including John 3:16 and Time Lottery, and historical novels of real women-of-history including Just Jane(Jane Austen) and Washington’s Lady (Martha Washington). Her newest historical novel is Masquerade. Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She’s earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She gives Sister Circle Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She is a fan of anything antique—humans included. Find out more at
www.nancymoser.com and www.sistercircles.com.

ABOUT THE BOOK

1886, New York City: Charlotte Gleason, a rich heiress from England, escapes a family crisis by traveling to America in order to marry the even wealthier Conrad Tremaine.

She soon decides that an arranged marriage is not for her and persuades her maid, Dora, to take her place. She wants a chance at “real life,” even if it means giving up financial security. For Charlotte, it’s a risk she’s willing to take. What begins as the whim of a spoiled rich girl wanting adventure becomes a test of survival amid poverty beyond Charlotte’s blackest nightmares.

As for Dora, it’s the chance of a lifetime. She lives a fairy tale complete with gowns, jewels, and lavish mansions–yet is tormented by guilt from the possibility of discovery and the presence of another love that will not die. Is this what her heart truly longs for?

Will their masquerade be discovered? Will one of them have second thoughts? There is no guarantee the switch will work. It’s a risk. It’s the chance of a lifetime.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Masquerade, go HERE.

View the book trailer:

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Fatal Loyalty Kregel Publications (April 23, 2010)
by
Sue Duffy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sue Duffy is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Moody magazine, The Presbyterian Journal, Sunday Digest, and The Christian Reader. Her first novel Mortal Wounds was published in 2001 and she has also contributed to Stories for a Woman’s Heart (Multnomah). She and her husband, Mike, have three grown children. Find out more at www.sueduffybooks.com

ABOUT THE BOOK

Where do you run when you know you cannot hide?

Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father’s campaign for governor and his aggressive war on drugs has chased her from their family home. Drawn to Miami’s exotic Coconut Grove, Andie hopes to find a quiet refuge where she can discover herself apart from the public eye. But even in that seclusion, even with an officer assigned to protect her, Andie’s privacy has been violated. Someone is watching

Evan Markham’s entire life has been a tug-of-war between what is and what could be. He is drawn to a life that is beyond his reach and emotions have clouded his judgment. Evan knows that earning someone’s trust isn’t easy, especially when he plans to break it. But in the secret corridors of the criminal underworld, he knows what must be done, and he is determined to see it through. Whatever the cost

When enemies close in, a sudden turn of events leaves them both questioning. Where is God in all of this? Who is this enigmatic stranger who offers to help? They both know their lives are in danger. But what about their hearts?

If you would like to read the Prologue of Fatal Loyalty, go HERE.

LOL! I just found out I got the CFBA Blog Tour award for my review on Nightshade! Yay! I’m kinda excited!

Best CFBA blog review from July 2010

The winning blog, for the CFBA Blog Tour Spotlight last month, featuring a review of Nightshade

Winter at Rodeo With a Twist of Suspense

Wow, this is gonna be hard to follow up with! LOL!

1. Angel Song by Sheila Walsh and Kathryn Cushman– General Fiction from Thomas Nelson. Angels eagerly watch over Anne Fletcher’s every move. She just doesn’t know it yet.

2. Assignment: Bodyguard; CHAIM series, Book Four by Lenora Worth — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Steeple Hill. Fast-paced romantic suspense.

3. Be Not Afraid; The Samantha Cain Series Book 1 by Deborah Lynne — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from OakTara Publishing. Samantha Cain witnesses a serial killer in action and is now his next target.

4. Beautiful Bandit by Loree Lough — An historical from Whitaker House. An old-fashioned “Wild West” tale that puts trust, faith, family loyalty, and love to the ultimate test.

5. Detours; Tabor Heights Series by Michelle L. Levigne — A Romance from Desert Breeze. It’s a long and winding road from “some enchanted evening” to the first date, let alone the promise of a lifetime.

6. Exposing Amber by Elizabeth Goddard — A Romance from Barbour Heartsong. Amber McKinsey interns under museum director Brandon Selman and finds a kindred spirit who loves the science of God’s creation, but they must confront their pasts to have a future.

7. Fear No Evil by Robin Caroll — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from B&H. A new policeman must protect a young social worker from big-city gangs making their evil way  down south.

8. Hometown Proposal; Book 2 in Kellerville Series by Merrillee Whren — A Romance from Steeple Hill. Finding family, community and love in one small town.

9. Hope’s Promise; The Sierra Chronicles, Book 2 by Tammy Barley — A Romance from Whitaker House. While trying to prove their unconditional love for each other, the Bennetts must defend against attacks, deeply rooted doubts, and an unknown force that could destroy all they hold dear.

10. Killing Time by K. Dawn Byrd — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Desert Breeze. “I was framed!” Drew Stone has heard it before, so why is he tempted to believe Mindy when she tells him the same thing?

11. Lost Island Smugglers; The Sam Cooper Adventure Series – Book # 1 by Max Anderson — A Suspense/Mystery/Thriller from Port Yonder Press. Three boys, a monster storm, Lost Island, and smugglers?

12. Love Remains; The Matchmakers, Book 1 by Kaye Dacus — A Romance from Barbour. Circumstances pulled them apart fourteen years ago–will two young professionals allow themselves to discover if love remains?

13. Mission of Hope by Allie Pleiter — Romance from Love Inspired Historical. The gallant, romantic sequel to Pleiter’s San Francisco historical, “Masked by Moonlight,” featuring an unlikely hero helping the city heal from it’s massive earthquake.

14. Never Without Hope; Sacred Vows Book 1 by Michelle Sutton — Women’s Fiction from Sword of the Spirit Publishing. Succumbing to temptation often decimates marriages, but with God, restoration and healing is within reach.

15. Sarah’s Christmas Miracle by Mary Ellis — A Romance from Harvest House. A Plain and loving story of hope and redemption, one that will be a welcome addition to the joy of the Christmas season.

16. Surrender The Heart; Surrender to Destiny, Book 1 by MaryLu Tyndall — An Historical from Barbour. A lady, desperate to save her family and a man, desperate to please his, are caught in the brink of a war that could change the course of history forever.

17. The Bridge of Peace; Ada’s House Series by Cindy Woodsmall — A Romance from Waterbrook. Love alone isn?t enough to overcome the obstacles between a man and a woman.

18. The Doctor’s Blessing; #2 in The Brides of Amish Country by Patricia Davids — A Romance from Steeple Hill. A nurse-midwife to the Amish and the new doctor clash over her home deliveries.

19. Twilight Seranade; Book 3 by Tracie Peterson — An Historical from Bethany. Britta Lindquist must decide whether to settle for a peaceful future or fight for the love of her life.

20. Vanishing Act by Liz Johnson — A Romance from Love Inspired. Eighteen months ago, Nora James vanished, but she’s about to be discovered by a ruthless assassin … and an FBI agent afraid of risking his heart.

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Nightshade

Barbour Books (July 1, 2010)

by Ronie Kendig

MY REVIEW:

As I sit here ready to write this review, in my head swirls a hundred and one thoughts. My husband just announced that he was chosen for a special mission to Afghanistan to do what he loves to do–teach Afghan farmers how to farm in the 21st century. While Ronie Kendig’s book doesn’t deal with this kind of special mission, it’s still a military book at the core. And for me, it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.

Life for military heroes is still in essence combat when they leave service or return home. Civilians struggle to understand, wives struggle to cope with the changes in their husbands, but when it comes to the effects of combat related PTSD we all are at a loss. Because no one but another fellow veteran can understand. Max Jacobs, a former Navy Seal, is teetering on the brink of self-destruction. He has nothing to lose, his wife Sydney has taken the last thing he had left, herself. He’s primed for death, until a chance encounter gives him something to continue on. A group called Nightshade, of the radar and off public knowledge, they do what no one else will do.

Sydney is harboring a secret that drives Max further away from her. But she sense he’s also hiding something from her as well. Ingrained as a reporter, she’s bound and determined to discover what that is and who this special team of men is off saving the world, until it lands her in trouble.

Cut-throat writing, detailed scenes that even the most action junkie man will love, and a deep look at the condition of the human heart when its ripped apart by mental trauma; Nightshade is a perfect blend of all, with a sprinkling of romance. This book isn’t for those who are looking for a sweet romance, there’s enough grit inside these covers to be wary. But this one is for the guys. Ronie’s ability to convey the speech and attitude of military men is spot on, I could see bits of my husband’s mentality in each of the guys. I loved it and it’s a keeper!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ronie has been married since 1990 to a man who can easily be defined in classic terms as a hero. She has four beautiful children. Her eldest daughter is 16 this year, her second daughter will be 13, and her twin boys are 10. After having four children, she finally finished her degree in December 2006. She now has a B.S. in Psychology through Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Getting her degree is a huge triumph for both her and her family–they survived!!

This degree has also given her a fabulous perspective on her characters and how to not only make them deeper, stronger, but to make them realistic and know how they’ll respond to each situation. Her debut novel, Dead Reckoning released March 2010 from Abingdon Press. And her Discarded Heroes series begins in July from Barbour with the first book entitled Nightshade.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

After a tour of duty in a war-torn country, embattled former Navy SEAL Max Jacobs finds himself discarded and alienated from those he loves as he
struggles with war-related PTSD. His wife, Sydney, files a restraining order against him and a petition for divorce. Max is devastated.

Then a mysterious a man appears. He says he’s organizing a group that recycles veterans like Max. It’s a deep-six group known as Nightshade. With
the chance to find purpose in life once again, Max is unable to resist the call of duty and signs on.

The team handles everything with precision and lethal skill…until they’re called upon to rescue a missionary family from a rebel-infested jungle and
avoid a reporter hunting their identities.

Will Max yield his anger and pride to a force greater than him…love?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Nightshade, go HERE.

Watch the trailer:

Talking to the Dead – Bonnie Grove (David C. Cook Publishing, Nicci Hubert – Editor)
The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn – Liz Johnson (Steeple Hill, Elizabeth Mazer – Editor)
Eternity Falls – Kirk Outerbridge (Marcher Lord Press, Jeff Gerke – Editor)
Michal – Jill Eileen Smith (Revell, Lonnie Hull DuPont – Editor)
The Unfinished Gift – Dan Walsh (Revell, Andrea Doering – Editor)

One Child – Barbara Cameron (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann – Editor)
When Winter Comes – Barbara Cameron (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann – Editor)
A Mule Hollow Match – Debra Clopton (Steeple Hill, Krista Stroever – Editor)
The Great Christmas Bowl – Susan May Warren (Tyndale House, Karen Watson – Editor)
A Change of Heart – Beth Wiseman (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann – Editor)
A Choice to Forgive – Beth Wiseman (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann- Editor)

Home Again – Victoria Bylin (Steeple Hill, Emily Rodmell – Editor)
A Breed Apart – Vickie McDonough (Heartsong Presents, JoAnne Simmons – Editor)
Beloved Enemy – Vickie McDonough (Heartsong Presents, JoAnne Simmons – Editor)
Christmas Bells for Dry Creek – Janet Tronstad (Steeple Hill, Tina James – Editor)
A Shelter in the Storm – Carrie Turansky (Barbour Publishing, Rebecca Germany – Editor)

The Familiar Stranger – Christina Berry (Moody Publishers, Paul Santhouse – Editor)
A Widow’s Hope – Mary Ellis (Harvest House Publishers, Betty Fletcher – Editor)
The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow – Joyce Magnin (Abingdon Press, Barbara Scott – Editor)
White Picket Fences – Susan Meissner (Waterbrook Press, Shannon Marchese – Editor)
If Tomorrow Never Comes – Marlo Schalesky (Multnomah, Julee Schwarzburg – Editor)
Nothing But Trouble – Susan May Warren (Tyndale House, Karen Watson – Editor)

Critical Care – Candace Calvert (Tyndale House, Jan Stob/Lorie Popp – Editors)
Seaside Letters – Denise Hunter (Thomas Nelson, Ami McConnell/Jessica Alvarez – Editors)
Just Between You and Me – Jenny B. Jones (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann/Jamie Chavez – Editors)
Plain Promise – Beth Wiseman (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann – Editor)
The Hope of Refuge – Cindy Woodsmall (Waterbrook Press, Shannon Marchese – Editor)

The Case of the Mystified M.D. – A.K. Arenz (Sheaf House, Joan M. Shoup – Editor)
Under the Cajun Moon – Mindy Starns Clark (Harvest House Publishers, Kim Moore – Editor)
A String of Murders – Darlene Franklin (Heartsong Mysteries, Susan Downs – Editor)
Polly Dent Loses Grip – S. Dionne Moore (Heartsong Mysteries, Susan Downs – Editor)
Pushing up Daisies – Janice Thompson writing as Janice Hanna (Heartsong Mysteries, Susan Downs – Editor)

A Bride in the Bargain – Deeanne Gist (Bethany House, David Long/Julie Klassen – Editors)
Fit To Be Tied – Robin Lee Hatcher (Zondervan, Sue Brower/Leslie Peterson – Editors)
Look to the East – Maureen Lang (Tyndale House, Stephanie Broene – Editor)
Love’s Pursuit – Siri Mitchell (Bethany House, Dave & Sarah Long – Editors)
Stealing Home – Allison Pittman (Multnomah, Alice Crider – Editor)

Paper Roses – Amanda Cabot (Revell, Vicki Crumpton – Editor)
Cowboy Christmas – Mary Connealy (Barbour Publishing, Rebecca Germany – Editor)
Montana Rose – Mary Connealy (Barbour Publishing, Rebecca Germany – Editor)
The Frontiersman’s Daughter – Laura Frantz (Revell, Andrea Doering – Editor)
The Believer – Ann Gabhart (Revell, Lonnie Hull DuPont – Editor)
A Passion Denied – Julie Lessman (Revell, Lonnie Hall DuPont – Editor)
Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas – Janice Thompson writing as Janice Hanna (Summerside Press, Rachel Meisel – Editor)
The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper – Kathleen Y’Barbo (Waterbrook Press, Jessica Barnes – Editor)

His Cowgirl Bride – Debra Clopton (Steeple Hill, Krista Stroever – Editor)
Autumn Rains – Myra Johnson (Heartsong Presents, JoAnne Simmons – Editor)
A Wagonload of Trouble – Vickie McDonough (Heartsong Presents, JoAnne Simmons – Editor)
A Texas Ranger’s Family – Mae Nunn (Steeple Hill, Melissa Endlich – Editor)
Dreaming of Home – Glynna Sirpless writing as Glynna Kaye (Steeple Hill, Melissa Endlich – Editor)

Evidence of Murder – Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Steeple Hill, Emily Rodmell – Editor)
Final Warning – Sandra Robbins (Steeple Hill, Tina James – Editor)
Murder at Eagle Summit – Virginia Smith (Steeple Hill, Krista Stroever – Editor)
Scent of Murder – Virginia Smith (Steeple Hill, Krista Stroever/Tina James – Editors)
Double Take – Jenness Walker (Steeple Hill, Emily Rodmell – Editor)
Code of Honor – Lenora Worth (Steeple Hill, Patience Smith/Tina James – Editors)

Her Patchwork Family – Lyn Cote (Steeple Hill, Tina James – Editor)
The Glassblower – Laurie Alice Eakes (Heartsong Presents, JoAnne Simmons – Editor)
The Outlaw’s Lady – Laurie Kingery (Steeple Hill, Melissa Endlich – Editor)
All That Glitters – Lynette Sowell (Heartsong Presents, JoAnne Simmons – Editor)
The Unfinished Gift – Dan Walsh (Revell, Andrea Doering)

Eternity Falls – Kirk Outerbridge (Marcher Lord Press, Jeff Gerke – Editor)
The Vanishing Sculptor – Donita K. Paul (Waterbrook Press, Shannon Marchese – Editor)
The Word Reclaimed – Steve Rzasa (Marcher Lord Press, Jeff Gerke – Editor)
Starfire – Stuart Vaughn Stockton (Marcher Lord Press, Jeff Gerke – Editor)
The Muse – Fred Warren (Splashdown Books, Grace Bridges – Editor)
By Darkness Hid – Jill Williamson (Marcher Lord Press, Jeff Gerke – Editor)

Intervention – Terri Blackstock (Zondervan, Sue Brower/Dave Lambert – Editors)
Lonestar Secrets – Colleen Coble (Thomas Nelson, Ami McConnell – Editor)
Exposure – Brandilyn Collins (Zondervan, Rachelle Gardner/Sue Brower – Editors)
Salty Like Blood – Harry Kraus (Howard/Simon & Schuster, David Lambert – Editor)
Breach of Trust – DiAnn Mills (Tyndale House, Karen Watson – Editor)

Sweet Waters – Julie Carobini (B&H Publishing, Karen Ball – Editor)
Leaving Yesterday – Kathryn Cushman (Bethany House, Dave Long – Editor)
Sweet By and By – Sara Evans & Rachel Hauck (Thomas Nelson, Ami McConnell – Editor)
Never the Bride – Rene Gutteridge & Cheryl McKay (Waterbrook Press, Shannon Marchese – Editor)
Yesterday’s Embers – Deborah Raney (Howard/Simon & Schuster, David Lambert – Editor)
Above All Things – Deborah Raney (Steeple Hill, Krista Stroever – Editor)
The Summer Kitchen – Lisa Wingate (New American Library/Penguin, Ellen Edwards – Editor)

Who Made You a Princess? – Shelley Adina (Hachette FaithWords, Anne Goldsmith Horch – Editor)
Always Watching – Brandilyn & Amberly Collins (Zondervan, Barbara Scott – Editor)
I’m So Sure – Jenny B. Jones (Thomas Nelson, Natalie Hanemann/Jamie Chavez – Editors)
So Not Happening – Jenny B. Jones (Thomas Nelson, Amanda Bostic/Jamie Chavez – Editors)
Unsigned Hype – Booker T. Mattison (Revell, Andrea Doering – Editor)

The book opens on a tragic moment in Morrow Little’s life that sets the tone for her life. Shawnee have destroyed her family and her ability to forgive. Years later she’s returning to her father and her home on the Red River after spending time with her aunt in Philadelphia. While the Revolutionary War rages back east, a war between the white settlers and the Shawnee is coming to a head. In the midst of the trouble Morrow finds herself drawn to a half-blood warrior, Red Shirt. The more time she spends with this man her pa has come to see as a son, the more she learns to let go of her bitterness toward the Shawnee for what they did and forgive. But Morrow’s beauty has put Red Shirt and her father in peril. A violent Major wants her for himself and will go to any lengths to take what he deems his, removing any obstacle in his path.

A wonderfully written book that engages you from the get go. The setting and its history are immersing. An excellent follow up to Laura Frantz’s first novel. If you’re looking for a historical novel during the late 1770′s this should be a book you get. The history is rich and the lives of the next generation of settlers draws you in.

ABOUT BOOK:

Caught between the wilderness and civilization, Morrow Little must find her way to true love.

Morrow Little is haunted by the memory of the day her family was torn apart by raiding Shawnee warriors. Now that she is nearly a grown woman and her father is ailing, she must make difficult choices about the future. Several men–ranging from the undesired to the unthinkable–vie for her attentions, but she finds herself inexplicably drawn to a forbidden love that both terrifies and intrigues her. Can she betray the memory of her lost loved ones–and garner suspicion from her friends–by pursuing a life with him? Or should she seal her own misery by marrying a man she doesn’t love?

This sweeping tale of romance and forgiveness will envelop you as it takes you from a Kentucky fort through the vast wilderness of the West.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Laura Frantz credits her 100-year-old grandmother as being the catalyst for her fascination with Kentucky history. Frantz’s family followed Daniel Boone into Kentucky in 1792 and settled in Madison County, where her family still resides. Frantz is the author of The Frontiersman’s Daughter and currently lives in the misty woods of Washington state with her husband and two sons.

Available July 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.