Celebrate Lit Presents: Promise Me Christmas Author: Marguerite Martin Gray

About the Book

Book: Promise Me Christmas

Author: Marguerite Martin Gray

Genre: Christian Historical Romance, Christmas

Release Date: October 17, 2023

Would Amy ever see him as anything other than a former Loyalist who destroyed her home?

One more building, one more road, one more disaster reconstructed.

But George Elliot remains trapped in the past, reliving his role in the destruction of Charles Town. Through the support of his family and two Patriot generals, he is allowed to pursue a life among them but struggles to find purpose. Forgiveness lurks but has not quite settled his unsteady heart.

Amy Engle strives to help the men who are alive but hurting through her work at the hospital. Some men fail to grasp God’s forgiveness and struggle to heal mentally from the brutality of war…George Elliot being one of them. These men need a place to heal, and Amy proposes to open a mission to do just that with George at the helm. Amy’s prayer is that this will give George purpose and confidence.

What she didn’t count on was her heart’s commitment to the man.

With the devastation of war that left nothing unscathed, the people of Charles Town could use a dose of Christmas miracles. If there are any that remain after the devastation of war.

Can they determine in their hearts to find comfort in love, promises, and forgiveness?

 

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About the Author

Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of Hold Me Close, Surround Me, Bring Me Near, Draw Me to Your Side, and Wait for Me– Revolutionary Faith Series Books 1-5, Labor of Love and Promise of Purity, Gardens in Time Series Books 1 and 2, and Room for Love, Suamalie Islands Year One. Besides researching her novels, she enjoys studying history and writing fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches French and Spanish online. She currently lives in North Louisiana with her husband and rescue pets. Her two adult children and t

wo grandsons keep her up to date and young.

More from Marguerite

I have desired to revisit my beloved characters and charming Charles Town. The Lestarjette family and their potential adventures sprout to life in my imagination if not on paper. Marriages, jobs, children, new nation?

In Promise Me Christmas I get a glimpse into the colorful lives of familiar heroes and heroines, villains and enemies, major and minor roles as after war scenarios surface. As minor, supporting characters make their presence known, I realize in life there are no minor roles. Each human being has a purpose and a God-given mission.

Think about all the people who stand in the peripheries of your life. They are as important in the scheme of life as your close family and friends. In this novella, I hope to emphasize God’s promises and hopes through people who are flawed, hurting, healing, and making efforts to exist and prosper in a town devasted by war, death, and poverty.

We might not have gone through a war, siege, and occupation by enemy forces, but we can grasp the hopes and promises of Christmas through the lenses of sickness, death, broken relationships, financial woes, and natural disasters.

I hope you enjoy this Christmas novella from my heart of hope and promises to yours.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 25

Texas Book-aholic, October 26

Betti Mace, October 27

Bliss, Books & Jewels, October 28 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, October 28

Connie’s History Classroom, October 29

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 30

A Reader’s Brain, October 31 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 1

She Lives To Read, November 2

For Him and My Family, November 3

By The Book, November 4 (Author Interview)

Splashes of Joy, November 4

lakesidelivingsite, November 5

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 6

For the Love of Literature, November 7 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Margeurite is giving away  the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: In the Key of Dead: A Miami Music Mystery by Zaida Alfar

 

In the Key of Dead: A Miami Music Mystery
by Zaida Alfar

About In the Key of Dead

In the Key of Dead: A Miami Music Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – Florida
Cozy Cat Press (July 17, 2023)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 195257966X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952579660
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CDHHNMBP

Killer songs and a killer voice land Vy in yet another melodic murder mystery. Interlude Records has signed Vy to a long-anticipated record deal after years of rejections, but she never thought that murder would be part of the deal. Now, Vy finds herself, yet again, at the center of a murder investigation that may change the course of her music career.

It seems that someone doesn’t want Vy to record her album, and is doing everything to sabotage the release date, including murdering a key member of the production team. So Vy and her sister, Alexia, are back at it again—detecting in their own way. This time they’re using their quick-witted banter, and super sleuthing skills to ensure that Vy’s record makes it to the Billboard Top 100 list before the murderer makes it to the Miami Beach Police Department’s most wanted list.

They say the music industry is cutthroat, but Vy has never taken that statement literally. Could this be the strum of Vy’s guitar playing her last note IN THE KEY OF DEAD?

About Zaida Alfaro

The Miami Music Mystery series’ main backdrop, the amazing city of Miami, Florida, is beloved and well-known to me. I was born and raised in Miami, and like the novel’s main character Vy, I am a singer/songwriter, Grammy-considered, independent artist. All things relating to music or literature are my passion.

Many years ago, I became an avid reader of cozy mysteries. The storylines were intriguing, engaging, and funny at the same time. I was so inspired by the authors, that I then decided to take my musical experiences, and put it on paper. I published my first novel, The Last Note, a Miami Music Mystery. Now, I have brought my characters back to life, in the sequel, In the Key of Dead, a Miami Music Mystery. The phobias, the dream sequences, and the quirkiness of the main characters, are all based on facts. I hope that I was able to, once again, show the readers of my novels, the love I have for Miami, the Cuban culture, my family, and music. For more information, visit www.zaidamusic.com

Author Links

Website http://www.zaidamusic.com

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/zaidaauthor

Instagram http://www.instagram.com/zaidamusic

GoodReads https://www.goodreads.com/zaidamusic

Purchase Links – Amazon Kindle    Amazon Paperback

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

November 1 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 1 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW

November 2 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT

November 2 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

November 3 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 4 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

November 5 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT

November 5 – Lady Hawkeye – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 6 – Literary Gold – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 6 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

November 7 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 7 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

 

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Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: The Doctor’s Christmas Dilemma: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance by Danielle Thorne

 

The Doctor’s Christmas Dilemma: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Danielle Thorne

About The Doctor’s Christmas Dilemma

The Doctor’s Christmas Dilemma
Inspirational Romance
Setting – Georgia
Love Inspired; Original Edition (October 24, 2023)
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335597018
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335597014
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BV3479CT

Home for the holidays…

Or home for good?

Once upon a time, Ben Cooper left his hometown to follow his dreams of becoming a big-city doctor. Now he’s back to run his father’s clinic and spend Christmas with his daughter, not to fall for McKenzie Price, the woman who broke his heart. But when McKenzie steps in to help Ben reconnect with his little girl, and old sparks begin to ignite, will Ben give up city life for a second chance at love?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

About Danielle Thorne

Danielle Thorne writes happily-ever-afters set in the South for Harlequin Love Inspired. A graduate of BYU-Idaho, she also writes stories about Regency ladies, pirates, and not-so-distressed damsels from her home south of Atlanta. Free time is filled with documentaries, too much yard work, and not enough travel. When not writing wholesome romances, Danielle hangs out with friends or chases cats. She enjoys the outdoors and serving in her church and community. Danielle’s been married to the same fellow for thirty years, and has four sons, four bonus daughters, and twin grandbabies.

Author Links

Website: http://www.daniellethorne.com

Blog: https://thebalancedwriter.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDanielleThorne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordaniellethorne/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielleThorne

Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Danielle-Thorne/author/B004E5V0LA

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Purchase Links – Amazon – Harlequin – Barnes and Noble – Kobo – Walmart.com

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

November 1 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – REVIEW, RECIPE

November 1 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT

November 2 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT

November 2 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW, AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 2 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – Maureen’s Musings – REVIEW

November 3 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

November 4 – Baroness Book Trove – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 4 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 5 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT

November 6 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 6 – Lady Hawkeye – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT

November 6 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 7 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW

November 7 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT

 

My Review

 This story pulled me in, and at times I wanted to shake Dr. Ben, look at what is in front of your eyes!

Ben Cooper grew up a geek, and was teased and ridiculed for it, but he is an over achiever, and he has so many goal with no end in sight!

Life has called him back to the town he said goodbye to a long time ago, of course his parents and four year old daughter live here. His Dad needs him and his skills, and this little town needs him, but he can't wait to leave!

McKenzie Price loved this young man, but as a teen she wasn't ready to leave her small town Georgia. Yet, she sure has a heart for her family, and is there for her niece. She also is there for Ben's daughter!

This story gives a lot, family, jobs, and some sweet romance!

I received this book through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.

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Celebrate Lit Presents: Rumors and Promises Author: Kathleen Rouser

 

About the Book

Book: Rumors and Promises

Author: Kathleen Rouser

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: October 10, 2023

She’s an heiress hiding a tumultuous past. He’s a reverend desperate to atone for his failures.

Abandoned by her family, Sophie Biddle has been on the run with a child in tow. At last, she’s found a safe life in Stone Creek, Michigan, teaching piano. But when a kind, yet meddling and handsome, minister walks into her life seeking to help, Sophie is caught off guard and wary. When her secrets threaten to be exposed, will be she able to trust the reverend, and more importantly, God?

After failing his former flock, Reverend Ian McCormick is determined to start anew in Stone Creek, and he’s been working harder than ever to forget his mistakes and prove himself to his new congregation—and to God. But when he meets a young woman seeking acceptance and respect, despite the rumors swirling about her sordid past, Ian finds himself pulled in two directions. If he shows concern for Sophie’s plight, he could risk everything—including his position as pastor of Stone Creek Community Church.

Will the scandals of their pasts bind them together or drive them apart forever?

 

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About the Author

Kathleen Rouser is a multi-published, award-winning author of historical and contemporary Christian romance. She is a longtime member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers. She resides in southeast Michigan, a location which she often uses in her novels, with her hero and husband of forty-some years and two sweet cats who found a home in their empty nest.

 

 

 

More from Kathleen

My inspiration for Rumors and Promises came from the story of the Samaritan woman at the well and her encounter with Jesus. At the time, back in 2002, publishers weren’t looking for Biblical fiction. Instead, I felt the Lord put on my heart a story about a young woman who had to pretend her two-year-old daughter was her sister as she left behind dire circumstances at home. That was inspired by a story my mom told me about a girl she grew up who had a son out of wedlock and her parents raised him as her brother.

Since the town minister would have the most to lose if he became acquainted with her, kind-hearted Reverend Ian McCormick became the hero of the story. That’s where the comparison stops since a man with his own past failures can’t compare with our perfect Jesus. But like the woman at the well Sophie Bidershem is marginalized because of the suspicions of other less gracious individuals in the town of Stone Creek and must find her forgiveness from Jesus. And so does Ian, before they can find their happily ever after. My desire is for my readers to relate to their real-life struggles and the hope they find in Christ.

It was fascinating to see how the Lord provided for me as I researched the plight of the unwed mother at the turn of the century. I discovered that the Florence Crittenton Mission home for such mothers existed in Detroit in 1901, so that became part of the story. I even found the name of the superintendent at the time, nurse Mary Hartwell. Isn’t that the perfect name for someone who is working with young women in need?

Stone Creek is a fictional town loosely based on historic Brighton, Michigan where I live. Before 1900 it was called Ore Creek. It’s fun to include little details like the millpond or the Pink Hotel, but for the most part the small town of Stone Creek is a figment of my imagination. I hope you’ll feel as much at home there as I do.

Blog Stops

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 23

lakesidelivingsite, October 24

Texas Book-aholic, October 25

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 26

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 27

Artistic Nobody, October 28 (Author Interview)

Mornings at Character cafe, October 28

For Him and My Family, October 29

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 30

Guild Master, October 31 (Author Interview)

Exploring the Written Word, October 31

Holly’s Book Corner, November 1

Pause for Tales, November 2

Cover Lover Book Review, November 3

Connie’s History Classroom, November 4

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, November 5 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Kathleen is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: Cat House (Crazy Cat Lady Mystery) by Mollie Hunt

 

Cat House (Crazy Cat Lady Mystery)
by Mollie Hunt

About Cat House

Cat House (Crazy Cat Lady Mystery)
Cozy Cat Mystery
10th in Series
Setting – Portland, Oregon
Independently Published (October 29, 2023)
Number of Pages: 255
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CGSXLYTP

This Halloween, the cats are hiding, and the monsters don’t wear costumes.

Young men from the Portland-Seattle area are going missing. It’s just another sad headline to Lynley Cannon—until she starts her new cat sitting job for an enigmatic neighbor Darla, that is.

An off-limits room, a suspicious phone message involving drugs, and the sudden appearance of a missing man’s cat peaks Lynley’s interest, but how far can she go before her cat-like curiosity turns deadly?

About Mollie Hunt 

Mollie Hunt & Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partners

Cat Writer Mollie Hunt is the award-winning author of two cozy series: the Crazy Cat Lady Mysteries featuring a sixty-something cat shelter volunteer who finds more trouble than a cat in catnip, and the Tenth Life Paranormal Mysteries involving a ghost cat. Her Cat Seasons Sci-Fantasy Tetralogy presents extraordinary cats saving the world. She recently released a COVID memoir which she calls, “a tale of a plague and politics, of depression and inspiration, and an ode to the very real and healing presence of cats.” In her spare time, she pens a bit of cat poetry as well.

Mollie is a member of the Oregon Writers’ Colony, Sisters in Crime, the Cat Writers’ Association, Willamette Writers, and the Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA). She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and a varying number of cats. Like her cat lady character, she is a grateful shelter volunteer.

You can find Mollie Hunt, Cat Writer on her blogsite: https://molliehuntcatwriter.com/

Follow Mollie’s Amazon Page: www.amazon.com/author/molliehunt

Facebook Author Page: www.facebook.com/MollieHuntCatWriter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molliehuntcatwriter/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7768987.Mollie_Hunt

Book GoodReads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198121913-cat-house

Purchase Links – Amazon 

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

November 1 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW

November 1 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 2 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 2 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

November 2 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

November 5 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

November 5 – Lady Hawkeye – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 6 – Bigreadersite – REVIEW

November 7 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT

November 7 – Cozy Up WIth Kathy – AUTHOR GUEST POST

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Capturing Hope (Heroines of WWII) by Angela K. Couch

 

One step ahead of the Nazi’s. . .leaves Nadia little room for hope.
 
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
 
After her father is murdered by Nazis and her mother flees to her native Germany, hope is something of which Nadia Roenne feels little—even if it is the meaning of her name. It isn’t until an American photographer sacrifices his escape from Poland to save a Jewish family, that she finds a purpose. David Reid is very familiar with failure, but when he is charged with getting Nadia safely out of Poland, he is determined to succeed—even if she works against him at every turn, putting other’s lives ahead of her own. While they race against the daily shower of bombs over Warsaw and the ever-nearing German army, Nadia grows used to risking her life. . .but dare she risk her heart?  

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About The Author
 

 

To keep from freezing in the Great White North, Angela K Couch cuddles under quilts with her laptop. Winning short story contests, being a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the International Digital Awards also helped warm her up. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in there, as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and warm) by chasing after four munchkins.

To learn more and to see her latest news visit: www.angelakcouch.com

 

My Review

 Two basically strangers that end up risking their lives to help others. Yes, this is a continuing theme as the evil that was flooding Europe comes into Poland.

So much hate for God's Chosen People, and we are there witnessing this and then the Hope of those that are willing and do help others at the expense of possibly loosing their own lives.

So much danger, but then there are secrets, and we are there as some of them unfold, and we are gifted a page turner! This is such a great read, and we need to never forget and hopefully never repeat what happened!

Be sure to read epilogue!

I received this book through Net Galley and Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.

Kingdom of Love: 3 Medieval Romances by Tracie Peterson

 

A Kingdom Divided
Raised in a home filled with violence, Arianne Pemberton experiences love and gentleness only after her arranged marriage to Richard, Duke of Gavenshire. But before she can feel confident both in Richard's love and in God's personal care for her, a mysterious enemy from Richard's Past over-powers the castle and takes Arianne hostage. Who is Tancred, and why is he set on revenge? What fuels the animosity between the two men? Exercising her new faith, Arianne risks her life to restore peace and unite a kingdom divided. 
 
Alas, My Love
England in the Middle Ages is far from a jolly place for an unprotected young woman. Yet the savagery of her stepbrother and the devious schemes of her stepsister have given golden-haired Helena Talbot little choice. She must find shelter elsewhere. Afforded protection by the magnanimouse Duke of Gavenshire, Helena nonetheless lives under an assumed name, ever fearful her whereabouts will be revealed to her stepbrother. Only one dream transports her above her worries, the desire that one day she will be reunited with brave Tancred. Years have passed since they were together and now an ocean and a king's decree keep them apart. But are those obstacles stronger than a woman's prayer for love? 
 
If Only
The year is 1349, the place, England. As the bubonic shadow spreads across the land, Mary Beckett finds herself alone and desperate. Her father, a physician who has been accused of consorting with the devil, has been murdered. Even her own interest in medicine has brought cries of witchcraft. Mary's only hope is to journey north to the home of her godly grandmother, a woman her father once rejected. Doctors and pilgrims will cross her path, and, last but not least, Peter Donne, a knight on a mission from the king. Hundreds will beg her to heal them. Will Mary Beckett, a lonely pilgrim herself, find a way to help her people and herself? If only she could reach her grandmother's home, if only she could find her own way to God.

 

About The Author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana.

Visit Tracie's web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com

 

My Review

 

 I really enjoyed all three of these Novellas, and they became page turners for me looking for answers. The first two mesh into one another, and we meet a couple whom are are in danger, but this story is woven beautifully and goes smoothly into the second read where in the end we do get answers.

The third takes place during the reign of Edward III, and people are dying all over Europe of the bubonic plague. The paganism and fear of healers are killing takes hold, as people are not relying on their faith in Christ. We journey with Mary a healer, and a Knight whom is on the Kings business of counting the dead, and never expecting to find and help another person, including several children.

All these reads are people who are living or coming to faith, and finding the support of Chris!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.