Welcome Pam Hillman, whose ebook Claiming Mariah is coming out through Tyndale House this month. Isn't the cover lovely?I will give away one ecopy of her newest release to a random commenter who ALSO answers one of the questions 5-8 below! Comment/Answer by January 11, 2013, and I'll post the winner on the 12th. Pam is doing several giveaways too (two ereaders!), you'll find that at the bottom of this post.
*Questions about Pam's books:1. What inspired Claiming Mariah?
Several years ago, I read a novel where a bank robber tosses a sack of stolen money in the back seat of a hand-to-mouth college student’s car. She kept the money and eventually started a very successful business. She justified her actions because she anonymously created a charity to help destitute young women get back on their fee. But, as the old saying goes, two wrongs don’t make a right, and that wasn’t quite right from a Christian’s perspective, was it?
I based Claiming Mariah on the following question: “What would a Christian do if they found out their whole livelihood had been based on a lie?” Mariah does the right thing by writing to Slade’s father asking for forgiveness, but the consequences of her actions end up being way more than she bargained for.
2. What was the hardest part of this book to write?
Without giving away too much of the story, I wrestled with Red Harper. What kind of man was he? What were his redeeming qualities? What were his faults? How did he get to where he was in his life? People find themselves in tough situations all the time with no way out just like Red did.
3. What character in this book turned out to be your favorite?
I enjoyed getting to know Mariah’s grandmother. Grandma Malone doesn’t dance around particulars or stand on ceremony. This line sums Grandma Malone up to a tee. She gave him that peculiar look of hers that said she was old enough to say what she wanted and get away with it.
4. If you could be one of your characters, who would you choose to be and why?
The street kid named Luke in
Stealing Jake. One reader said that Luke's story was interwoven so much with Jake and Livy's story that she couldn't imagine one without the other. Even though delving into Luke's story wasn't part of the original draft, he kept niggling at my brain, and once I added the thread in his point-of-view, the story felt complete. Luke is just a kid, but he risks his life to search for his little brother, and becomes a father figure of sorts to the other street kids. Given the same circumstances, I would hope to be half as brave, caring, and compassionate as Luke.*Questions recommending other Christian Historical Novels:
5. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only take one Christian Historical Novel, which would you pick?
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Not only is Redeeming Love written by a master craftsman, it’s the retelling of a love story from the Bible, the story of Gomer and Hosea, which, by the way, is an allegory of the greatest love story of all time, the love God has for all humanity. So, if I had Redeeming Love with me, I’d be getting three for one. Right?6. Which was the last Christian Historical Novel you read, and what was your favorite thing about it?
This is a really hard question. Thinking….. The last Christian Historical novel I finished (as opposed to one I’m currently reading) was
The Preacher’s Bride by Jody Hedlund. One of the things that stuck with me about Elizabeth, the preacher’s bride, was that she was doggedly faithful in taking care of the helpless, the needy, and the preacher’s children even at the risk of her own life. I’m a sucker for anyone who fights for the underdog.7. What Christian Historical Novel are you most excited to read that hasn’t yet come out?
Johnnie Alexander Donley’s
Where Treasure Hides is a Tyndale House Digital First title that released the same day as Claiming Mariah. I’m naturally excited about reading it. Where Treasure Hides is Johnnie’s debut novel, and I’ve had the pleasure of reading the opening chapter. I can’t wait for the rest!8. What Christian Historical Novel in your To Be Read pile is begging you to make time to plop down with it right now?
You do know how to put a girl on the spot, don’t you? So, if I could spend a cold winter’s day just reading (oh, what joy!), I’d fix a hot cappuccino, cuddle up on the couch with a plush blanket and read, I’d start with (wait while I peruse my Kindle)…
To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer. I just got it on my Kindle (squeeeeee!). I really enjoyed 
A Tailor-Made Bride, so I’m anxious to read To Win Her Heart as well. Shoot, Melissa, now you’ve done it -- I want to start reading and instead I have to finish your blog post for you….. Aaarrrghhhhh!!!! Okay, I’m going to take an itty-bitty peek at the first few pages…reading…reading…reading…. Sigh…. It’s going to be just as good as I hoped.[Melissa interjects: Oh, Pam, that's my favorite book I read in 2011; good luck stopping at one chapter! Thanks for taking the time to share about your books and your Christian Historical favorites!]
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Pam Hillman’s Blog Tour Blowout
PREVIOUS STOP ON TOUR:
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I’ll
be hosting giveaways on my author facebook EVENTS page during January-March,
which will consist of books, gift cards, pewter bookmarks, etc.
Click on Events to find out about current giveaways.
To celebrate the release of Claiming
Mariah, Pam is giving away two eReaders to Two Winners.
If you are new to Inspirational Historical Fiction Index, I hope that
you'll come back and browse through the website and find some new books
to put on your reading list by clicking on category tags.
The book we're giving away, Claiming Mariah, is a new release. It's tags are:
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*****DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT AND GIVE ME YOUR ANSWER FOR ONE OF THE QUESTIONS 5-8 TO BE ENTERED INTO A FREE EBOOK COPY--AND IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EBOOK READER, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ONE TO YOUR COMPUTER OR I CAN SEND IT TO A FRIEND YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED. YOU MUST BE CONTACTABLE, EITHER LEAVE AN EMAIL IN THE COMMENTS OR BE SURE YOUR BLOGGER PROFILE HAS IT!*****
I loved Stealing Jake and am so anxious to read Pam's newest!
ReplyDeleteIf I were stranded on an island, I would love to have A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander along with me.....great book!!
Thanks for the chance to win Pam's.
Jackie Smith
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I've been hearing great things about that one, think I'll put it on my list!
DeleteMelissa, wow, you know how to host a guest! I show up and the party's already rocking! Been on hold with my new ISP. Was supposed to get faster, better service today, but will be next week instead. Oh well...
DeleteJACKIE!!!! You make me smile. Loving your enthusiasm. And Tamera's books are wonderful, aren't they? Maybe I can sneak her latest on that island with me along with Redeeming Love. :)
Loved finding out more about CLAIMING MARIAH. Its on my tbr list for sure. Pam Hillman is one of my favorite authors. I loved STEALING JAKE.
ReplyDeleteIn answer to question 6. I read Julie Lessman's A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW. I so loved Patrick and Marcy in the six books of the Daughters of Boston Series and the Winds of Change series, that I was thrilled to read their story.
Ugh, I've only read her first series, I need to read the second series and then buy that one!
DeleteSandra {hug}, so good to see you here. A Light in the Window is at the top of my TBR pile too!
DeleteMelissa, can I just take my KINDLE with me to the deserted island? That would solve a lot of my TBR-confusion ....and would you get a move on making that happen...the part about plopping me down on a deserted island?
I'll just need my Kindle, a warm sunny beach, an hammock, and a nice fruity drink. And I'll be all set!
Claiming Mariah is actually a book that I am most interested in reading right now. I am finishing up the Tutor's Daughter which is my first Julie Klassen novel and am now going to go back and read her others. The book that I am most interested in reading that hasn't come out yet is probably Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer. I already have it preordered. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Isn't The Tutor's Daughter a BEAUTIFUL cover? There were so many pretty covers this month. When I saw both of them, I think I commented aloud (even though there's no one around!)
DeleteAnd Karen Witemeyer is on my must read list even if she hasn't written the book yet. ;)
So glad you've got your eye on claiming Mariah, Amy! :)
DeleteI agree with you both. The art departments have really been outdoing themselves lately. I'm drooling over so many great books with gorgeous covers.
BTW, Melissa, I just called in reinforcements from facebook. If I have to go to a deserted island, we'll need to negotiate some kind of meal plan. None of this survivor stuff for me. Just sayin'
Hi Pam & Melissa!
ReplyDeletePam, your book sounds SO good!
Question 5. The whole O'Connor saga written by Julie Lessman. Yes, it's more than 1 book but anyway...
Thank you for the giveaway! Please include me. :-)
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Imagine that series in a one book package! ha! As big as an unabridged dictionary maybe? :)
DeleteGanise, I'm with you on that one. The O'Connor saga is amazing. I can't imagine writing that many books and tying them all together so seamlessly. JULIE is an amazing writer!
DeletePam's cover is gorgeous and currently living on my Nook in Ruthy-land! Melissa, great job on this, I don't get over here (or anywhere!!!) as often as I should, but I marvel at your organizational skills, woman. You totally rock the big Kahuna.
ReplyDeleteYeah....I'm a bit obsessed with organization...until I started writing and my house went down the drain! BUT this week I cleaned big time, couldn't take it anymore. But I'll start ignoring it again with a book to write and 2 going through editing processes. Yikes! The house may not be this clean until next year! Need to hire a maid.....
DeleteCovering my eyes: No, no, I don't want to read about the "H" word. Shudder.
DeleteBut Ruthy's right! Melissa, you ARE amazing. Thank you for having me here today....in spite of the deserted island thing.
Hi Pam:
ReplyDeleteJust had to drop by and answer some of these questions. But first, as an old direct response marketing person, I like to say that reverse type, white type on a black background, reduces readership by up to 80%. This is one of the hardest sites to read I’ve ever been to.
Answers to questions:
5. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only take one Christian Historical Novel, which would you pick?
I would cheat and take all seven of Julie Lessman’s Boston family saga books. (I’d call them one book.) These are truly timeless. They capture a period of American history that will never come again. Lessman is one author I’d pick to be read a hundred years from now.
6. Which was the last Christian Historical Novel you read, and what was your favorite thing about it? The Christmas Candle by Mary Connealy. I liked the wacky creativity. Also it was highly 5-sensed. The heroine made candles and grew roses and cooked a lot. The copy was really stimulated the reader’s senses. In a way, you were there in that cabin. The best thing for a writer is that Mary will tell you how to write a novel and how to have a great opening and then she will follow her own advise exactly to the letter. This novella carries this idea to the extreme. (With people dropping out of the sky and falling on the heroine, literally!) Writers will love this book. And I mean, really love it. (And Mary is funny, too.)
7. What Christian Historical Novel are you most excited to read that hasn’t yet come out?
There is no doubt about this: ‘Love at Any Cost’ (The Heart of San Francisco Book #1) by Julie Lessman. I can’t wait to see if she can do for San Francisco what she did for Boston. I know both areas very well and I am a life long student of history. It couldn’t be better.
8. What Christian Historical Novel in your To Be Read pile is begging you to make time to plop down with it right now? There are two of them that are just screaming at me: ‘In too Deep’ and ‘Over the Edge’ by Mary Connealy. I put them off until they were ready for Kindle. Now they are on my Kindle and I know they would be great fun to read but there are other authors that I need to read first. I try to give debut authors a priority. There is always that joy of discovering a new author. (Right now I’m really enjoying a debut book: “The Marshall Meets His Match” by Clari Dees. Best thing: feisty heroine and truly Christian values woven into the story and not preached. Simply wonderful.)
BTW: I have Pam’s books, I’ve even dipped into “Claiming Mariah” so please give my chance to win to someone who does not have her books.
Vince
All righty, Vince. I changes the blog layout coloring. If you come back, let me know if it's better. :)
DeleteAnother vote for the unabridged Julie Lessman!
Glad you've already got Chasing Mariah, hope you enjoy it.
Ah, but Vince, the white background shows my Claiming Mariah cover wonderfully, don't you think?
DeleteAnd Melissa's blog ROCKS with content and FRIENDS, so we won't worry about the wall decorations. Bring on the fun and the fellowship, and nobody notices if the wall's are bare! ;)
I finished Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar. It was a delightful read set during the Biblical times of Nehemiah. Those books that I wish they could go on & on, I find myself giggling, and I find myself looking for moments to steal away to read...those books are classified as treasures.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that one's good! Great novels never last long enough. :)
DeleteTeri, thanks for the heads up. I'll have to check out Harvest of Rubies. It has a very intriguing cover: The ruby color is used to reinforce the title and it kinda has the look of a fresco, maybe?
DeleteOne more thing: The book with the cover that would make me buy it on sight is: “Waiting For Spring” by Amanda Cabot. Do you think women really had dresses that beautiful back then? Vince
ReplyDeleteVince, have you delved into Pinterest? There are some BEAUTIFUL dresses, better than that one I'd say! I could point you to some boards if you are!
DeleteMelissa, the inspirational historical I'm most excited to read that hasn't come out yet? Any one of yours! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww. Here's hoping I live up to the anticipation!
DeleteI second that emotion, Cheryl! :)
DeleteClaiming Mariah was one on my list of the most anticipated books to read. And now I have it. Congratulations Pam, on this release.
ReplyDeleteTina! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for your support.
DeleteHi Pam and Melissa! Congrats, Pam! I can't wait to read CLAIMING MARIAH!
ReplyDeleteCara, so glad you dropped by! Hope you enjoy Claiming Mariah.
Delete(Uh...pulling Cara to the side out of earshot of Melissa.) Cara, you wouldn't happen to have a boat, would you? Melissa seems to have a fixation about that deserted island thing. Stick around just in case....
I would love to win this! I've been seeing it and have been very intrigued! :)
ReplyDelete#8.) A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer. Like you I love her work! I have only read Short Straw Bride though, and I'm anxious to read more! :)
Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a) Chavez
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John 14:1
My favorite Witemeyer so far is To Win Her Heart, that's my suggestion for your next one. :)
Deletea.m.a.th.a :), love seeing you here. I have a warped brain (hush, Melissa!), but odd thoughts pop in my head at random moments, and I was wondering where you guys are seeing Claiming Mariah?
DeleteIOW, where is your GO-TO place for inspirational historical fiction?
Melissa's blog not withstanding, of course! lol
HI Pam,
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the release of Claiming Mariah! The cover is beautiful!
Re question 8: I have two TBRs right now! One is the Seekers/Seekerville friends pile and the other pile contains all sorts of Christian novels.
Next up is Ruth Logan Herne's His Mistletoe Family. (Yeah, it's after Christmas, but I just barely mailed my cards this year, lol). First on the other pile is Tamera Alexander's To Whisper Her Name. As you can see, I'm more than six months behind!
Lyndee
Lyndee, I know all about being behind on my TBR pile. Hey, have I got a deal for you! Melissa invited me on a joyride to show me this deserted island...
DeleteCaptain Jack is waiting for yooouuuuuu!
Deletelol - I started to mention Captain Jack, but didn't want to confuse non-Seeker friends. Yes, Melissa, it's hard to believe, but there are still a few people who don't know about Seekerville.
DeleteSad. Sad.
Hey, Pam! Fun to see where you got your inspiration for Claiming Mariah. I have the book and can't wait to read it! Right now I'm reading Julie's latest! Thanks for having Pam on your blog, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteJanet
Yeah, those are the things that I say I'm going to write down for each book, but on some of my projects, I didn't make notes, so I don't know what triggered the idea.
DeleteI suppose I could make something up...
Waving to Pam and Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThis is the place to be!
Congrats to both of you. Pam, for the launch of Claiming Mariah!!! YAY!!! Whoo-hoo!!! And Melissa, for your website! It's amazing!
My all-time favorite historical: Redeeming Love!
Thumbs up for Redeeming Love.
DeleteIsn't Melissa's blog amazing???
MJ, do you do all this work by your little ol' lonesome? I am in awe... but I really, really like it. More than once I've popped over here to find books in the exact era and geographical location that I'm working in.
Yeppers, it took me oh a few solid weeks of inputting since I wanted the last five years put in pretty good before I invited people here, but I've got my system down now, so it's not too much for me to handle. :)
DeleteI figured this was a whole lot handier for readers and writers than me waxing lyrical on a blog about my difficulties in writing or the fact that I remembered to put on deodorant and brushed my teeth ....which doesn't always happen when you have babies. :( And I was in the middle of trying to find comparables for my mail-order bride story and do you know how hard it is to pull up a "all the CBA mail-order bride stories in the last 5 years" page? Hard. So that was my inspiration, if no one else used it, I sure will!
Uh...since you put it that way, we're really glad you stumbled on the solution that you did. :)
DeleteIt's an amazing resource for readers AND writers.
Love it!
The most recent historical fiction book I've read is "Bluebird of Brockport" by Donna Winters. It was wonderful! I've read a lot of historical fiction, and enjoy stories that occur around the time of the Civil War. I have several historical fiction books on my TBR list, and "Claiming Mariah" is one of them. Thank you for a wonderful interview and offering one of your books in this contest.
ReplyDeleteNancee
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Hmmm, a canal story, don't think I've inputted one of those. Riverboats seem popular lately. Why not a canal!
DeleteNancee, you sound like me. My first love in fiction is historical fiction. I cut my teeth on Louis L'Amour westerns. Hoping you get a chance to read Slade and Mariah's story soon!
ReplyDeleteMy to be read pile, is a new book by Molly Noble Bull that I am currently trying to find time to read and review. It is called Cinderella Texas.
ReplyDeletedeamundy(at)gmail(dot)com
Deanna, I've read several of Molly's books and enjoy her writing.
DeleteHi Melissa:
ReplyDeleteWow! I liked the new look so much, I joined your site. Now that I can see it well and even read it, I can see this is a fine site. I agree with Pam that her book looks much better when it stands out against a white background rather than being framed in black. Now I’ll be able to tell whenever you update.
BTW: there are two books I like very much in the Christian Historical fiction category (and I have not read all that many), they are: “Highland Blessings” by Jennifer Hudson Taylor which has my favorite heroine in all the romances I have read. Also “Courting Miss Adelaide”, by Janet Dean. It may have my favorite cover art. The hat actually plays an important part in the story. Addy is also one of my favorite all times heroines.
I think my favorite women’s dresses are from the 1890’s with the tiny waists and high neck collars and puffy shoulder sleeves. The summer ones from Newport, R.I. are the best. I’m waiting for this style go come back again.
Vince
I have to agree, Courting Miss Adelaide is a great book with an awesome cover!
DeleteThank you, Vince!! Courting Miss Adelaide was my debut. I still adore the cover and Addie will always hold a special place in my heart.
DeleteHey, peeps, getting close to the end of day...so I wanted to let you know that the Prize Vault is open.
ReplyDeleteGot one giveaway closing tonight and I just opened another one that runs until January 12th!
Prize Vault is OPEN!
I'd love to read Claiming Mariah. It sounds like an interesting story.
ReplyDelete#8) I'm anxious to read Peter Leavell's debut novel, Gideon's Call . The blurb from the back says--"Tad, a slave boy of exceptional hidden gifts, come of age just as the Civil War erupts in coastal South Carolina. An unlikely deliverer, the young man's hopes remain buried under a crushing weight of abuse and degradation until an extraordinary event thrusts him and 10,000 fellow slaves into an uncharted wilderness of freedom and danger."
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Kay, Gideon's Call sounds like something I'd love to read. Putting it on my wish list!
DeleteI had a little heart attack there and thought I'd missed a new release! Got aways to go til that one, Maybe you'll win Pam's book and it'll tide you over. :)
DeleteHi, sorry to be slow stopping in. I was busy today having my SIXTH Christmas gathering.
ReplyDeleteThis happens in a family as big as mine. But I think we're done Christmasing now (I've said that before!!!)
I have Pammy's book on my Kindle and can't wait to get into it. I've read bits of this before and I am dying to know what happened!!!!!!!!!!!
Mary, aren't ebooks and ereaders amazing things?
DeleteAnd your Christmas sounds like my side of the family. With several people who work away from home for weeks at a time, we have to synchronize our get-togethers. It's like herding cats to get everyone together at one time. We usually solving the problem by having TWO events...and I get to go to both! lol
I normally have 3 and didn't want to do a 4th, so we do Epiphany instead. I don't think I could do three, family or not, I just want to hide in my house most the time!
Deleteer I meant more than three.
DeleteHey Melissa & Pam ~ I love the new look of the site too and am now following. My heart is also with historical fiction, so reading the interview felt like sitting around at a coffee shop talking books with my girlfriends! I just can't wait to read this newest release. : )
ReplyDeletePam ~ We ran into each other at the ACFW Conference this year. You were kind enough to get out a map and help this lost writer find the correct room. How sweet you were to me! I look forward to getting lost again at the conference in Indy - hopefully we will cross paths again.
Ah, Kristy, you remember me??? That is the nicest thing I've heard all year!
DeleteI'm not sure if I'm that sweet or I'm just nosy and bossy. But you come to Indy, and I'll be more than happy to boss.... uh... assist you in finding your room again. :)
Yay for a new follower. Must thank Vince for the critique.
DeleteHi Melissa:
ReplyDeleteI spent an hour last night looking at books from decades 0010 to 0100. Also 1840’s and the years 1873 and 1893 (which had panics). I also like books with lighthouses on the cover. Amazed that you had a ‘lighthouse’ category. Your site is a great way to find books of special interest to a reader. On my wish list I’d like to see a few cities: Boston, San Francisco, and Newport. (Athens would be ideal but I’m not sure there are any. I did like that you had a Rome link.) Also stories that feature a pet dog. (I’m not a cat person but many readers are!) I like how books are linked to Amazon but sorry that so many are not yet available for the Kindle. I need Kindle so I can make the type large enough to read. I just put this site as one of my feature sites on, The Philosophy of Romance. I’m looking forward to discovering many more books in the future.
Vince
Vince, this site is amazing, isn't it?
DeleteA catch-all "Animals" category might suffice, but do a lot of inspirational historicals that are releasing NOW focus strongly on animals? Interesting. I hadn't really thought about it.
All right, I could so some cities and animals, those should be pretty easy. Let me know whenever you have any tags you'd like to see...that's what I want to do, give readers an easy way to find lighthouses, etc.!
DeleteOkay, Vince, I would have been finished sooner if I hadn't messed something up, argh, technology makes making mistakes bigger than they need to be sometimes.
DeleteThere is now Animals under Misc.
And under Geographical there are these cities: Newport, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago and Atlanta
oh, and london
DeletePam, thanks so much for naming Where Treasure Hides as the novel you're most excited to read. Hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteThe most recent Christian historical novel I read was Claiming Mariah. I loved the story, but I think my favorite part was the dedication. Days later, I still find myself smiling about that.
The novel I'm looking forward to: With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin.
Great interview, Pam. Wishing you the best!
Johnnie, thank you! So glad you enjoyed Claiming Mariah.
DeleteAh, the dedication. :)
Ebooks generally send readers straight to chapter one, so I don't think a lot of people read the dedication. Smiling that you went to the very beginning, read it, and it stuck with you. When hubby pulls a GUY stunt, though, I wonder if I was a little TOO nice! lol
Ebooks generally send you straight to chapter one, so I don't think a lot of people read the dedication.
Hey Johnnie, thanks for dropping by. I do believe you were the first person I sat with at a conference and made snarky comments under my breath about the topic. I'm so glad that book you were talking about is out! Does it have any dead bodies in it?....because it really should, it's quite necessary.
Delete(Now, you'll probably not remember me and my whole comment makes no sense, but still glad you visited!)
And Pam, I just assumed the kindle uploaders (or whatever that position is called) just left that stuff off until someone mentioned that they always page back to read it. I wonder how many readers just don't know it's actually still there. I'd prefer it to start on the cover personally.
DeleteMe too, Melissa. I don't like to miss a thing! lol
DeleteLove this grandma phrase from the book. (She gave him that peculiar look of hers that said she was old enough to say what she wanted and get away with it.)
ReplyDelete6. Which was the last Christian Historical Novel you read, and what was your favorite thing about it?
I loved Short Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer, because it was such a fun read.
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Karen's stuff is always great fun.
DeleteGrandma is a hoot! And the older I get, the more I throw caution to the wind and say what I really mean. By the time I'm as old as Grandma Malone, I'll be a mess for sure. lol
DeleteI don't think I've got Short Straw Bride in my stash, but I love the cover. Anything from Karen Witemeyer is a keeper!
I have had M.L. Tyndall's The Redemption checked out from the library for a while and haven't had a chance to get to it yet! That is the book I'm excited to read next! Claiming Mariah sounds great!
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Oh, Kat, I shall join you, except I bought The Redemption, and it's been sitting on a shelf for too long!
DeleteSame here. Melissa...me and my Kindle are packed and ready to be stranded on that island you promised me.
Deleteha ha Pam, I could see through you. Worried about being stranded on an island while all your prayers have been "oh please, oh please, oh please." :)
DeleteWell, to begin with the idea made me a bit nervous, but then the "Calgon, take me away" commercial started playing in my head, and I thought, why not? lol
DeleteMost recent book I've read that I really enjoyed was the Frontiersman Daughter by Laura Frantz. I loved the time period (Revolutionary War time on the frontier of Kentucky). It was intrigued by the story and I cared about the characters and I didn't want to put it down.
ReplyDeleteKaren, isn't that what keeps us coming back for more ... great characters in an intriguing story? Sucks me in every time! lol
DeleteThe winner is Ganise per random.org!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for entering and sharing your favorite reads!