Monica from the Novel Characters blog has done a wonderful job of drawing Philip and Rosalynde from In Honor Bound.

Aren’t they fabulous?  You can check out her review of the book and the other books she’s done here:

http://ncharacters.blogspot.com/2013/05/rosalynde-philip-from-in-honor-bound-by.html

Thank you, Monica!  I love this!

Check out this FABULOUS tour of great quilt blocks and quilt websites!

Quilty Pleasures: http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/

4  Stars from RT Book Reviews

Can love heal the rift between two souls?

When her beloved father dies and she is left in the care of her conniving brother Laban, Rebekah knows her life has changed forever. Though she should be married by now, it’s clear that Laban is dragging his feet, waiting for a higher bride-price to line his pockets. When she is given a chance to leave her home to marry Isaac, a cousin she has never even seen, Rebekah’s hope for the future is restored. Little does she know what a wondrous and heart-wrenching journey she is beginning.

As Rebekah experiences the joy of young love and the bitterness of misunderstanding and betrayal, her resolve will be tested. When the rift between her and Isaac grows so wide it is surely too great to be mended, can she trust the God of Isaac’s father Abraham to bridge the gap?

About the author:

Jill Eileen Smith is the author of the bestselling Michal, Abigail, and Bathsheba, all part of the Wives of King David series, and of Sarai and Rebekah books 1 and 2 in the Wives of the Patriarchs series. Her writing has garnered acclaim in several contests. Her research into the lives of biblical women has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan.

Bonus Features:

 Bible Study Questions: http://www.jilleileensmith.com/books/rebekah/bible-study-questions/

 Discussion Questions: http://www.jilleileensmith.com/books/rebekah/discussion-questions/

 Preview: http://www.jilleileensmith.com/books/rebekah/preview/

 Behind the Scenes: http://www.jilleileensmith.com/books/rebekah/behind-the-scenes/

Buy the Book:

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And wherever fine books are sold.

And for Monday only: the e-book is free!

A Note from Maureen:
New releases are always exciting! I was just telling my husband that THIS book is my favorite, but he’s noticed I say that about every new release. Well, this one really is holding a special place in my heart. I think authors, like parents with their children, love each book for certain reasons. For me, the hero in All In Good Time is my special reason. He starts out as such a curmudgeon I just couldn’t wait to soften him up a bit—but for it to be convincing, it had to be handled gradually. I’d try to make him crumble and he kept doing something to shore himself up. All in good time, he’d say to me. Needless to say, he was the perfect match for my impatient heroine.

Here’s a little about All In Good Time:

Dessa Caldwell has a dream, to offer refuge for fallen women. All she needs is a loan so she can open Pierson House sooner than she ever expected.

Henry Hawkins has a secret—but he also owns one of the most successful banks in Denver. He hasn’t earned that success by granting foolish loans, but when his manager gives Dessa the money she needs, Henry’s best efforts to stop it fail—and in the process the fortress he’s built around his heart begins to crumble.

But will their secrets keep them apart?

The flaws and secrets of Dessa Caldwell and Henry Hawkins may very well keep them apart . . . until they realize it’s those very flaws and secrets that make them perfect for one another.

Details about pricing:
I’m thrilled to share that Tyndale House is offering this brand new release as an absolutely free e-book download, and all you need to do to take advantage of it is to act quick! It’s free only 3/31 and 4/1 – Sunday and Monday. (If you miss this short promotional time there will be special pricing all week, $2.99 for a couple of days and then 4.99 until the regular e-book pricing takes affect next Sunday at around $9.00.)

All In Good Time is available everywhere, but the special pricing is being offered for electronic copies only.

About Maureen Lang:

Maureen Lang writes stories inspired by love of history and romance. An avid reader since childhood, she started writing the stories she wanted to read. Before publication she won RWA’s Golden Heart and ACFW’s Genesis, and her published books have won the Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, a Holt Medallion, and have finaled in the Christy, Rita and Carol Awards. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, children and Labrador retriever. Visit with Maureen at www.maureenlang.com

Links to buy All In Good Time:

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http://www.christianbook.com/all-in-good-time-gilded-legacy/maureen-lang/9781414364476/pd/364476?product_redirect=1&Ntt=364476&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/All-Good-Time-Gilded-Legacy/dp/1414364474

Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-in-good-time-maureen-lang/1112307750?ean=9781414364476

Deeper Shopping
http://www.deepershopping.com/item/lang-maureen/all-in-good-time-gilded-legacy-apr/4893435.html

Thanks for visiting and Happy Reading!

I know I’m babbling like the wallflower who’s just been asked to her first prom, but Bethany House continues to be amazing in their treatment of my upcoming cozy mystery, Rules of Murder.

They just sent me some review copies of the book. Not the final thing, of course, but just preview copies they send out to reviewers and other media people so they’ll know what they’re promoting.

How cool is that?

Of course, the actual book will have the full cover and back cover and won’t have the media/promotional text, but inside is the whole book in all its unedited glory. (Click on the pictures to enlarge.)

Then, to add more fun, they sent me the proof for the Rules of Murder notepads they’re creating as a giveaway for the book.

I know it’s just a small thing, but it’s so beautifully done. And I just love all they’re doing to give this book a good start.

I am blessed!

Thank you, Bethany House!

I just found out that my upcoming audiobook of Rules of Murder is scheduled to be read by Simon Vance.  He is an AudioFile Golden Voice and Booklist magazine’s inaugural “Voice of Choice,” Simon has won two coveted Audie Awards and more than 20 Earphone Awards. His range includes classics such as Dickens and Trollope, modern thrillers, and many nonfiction titles, including an AudioFile Book of the Year. 

I continue to be amazed at the treatment Bethany House is giving my book.  It’s a total miracle, something only God could have brought about.  I am so grateful to Him.

I’m SO looking forward to hearing my story read in Mr. Vance’s beautiful English accent.  Drew will be so pleased.

I’m SO excited!  I just found out that Rules of Murder will have an UNABRIDGED AUDIO EDITION coming out on August 1st along with the paperback and e-book versions.

The wonderful people at Brilliance Audio already have it on their website HERE.

How cool is THAT?

I can’t wait to find out who will be doing the narration.

Richard Armitage?  Kenneth Branagh?  Patrick Stewart?

:::very big grin:::

I’m SO excited! The scheduled release date for my new book was March 22nd. But, lo and behold, I found a delicious box of books on my porch yesterday. It’s here! It’s the second-to-last of my Annie’s Attic books, and by far my favorite. It was so fun to slip a little historical (WWII) romance into the contemporary mystery.

If you don’t read any of my other Annie books, I hope you’ll read this one.  As I said, it’s my favorite!

Embark on a seafaring adventure in a brand-new series from bestselling author MaryLu Tyndall. After witnessing the death and destruction caused by the Civil War, Colonel Blake Wallace is eager to leave his once precious Southern homeland for the pristine shores of Brazil and the prospect of a new utopian community. Widow Eliza Crawford seeks passage on Wallace’s ship harboring a dirty secret—and a blossoming hope for a fresh start. But will dangers from the sea and from man keep them from the peace and love they long for?

Catherine’s Pursuit by Lena Nelson Dooley

In book three of the McKenna’s Daughters series, Catherine McKenna begins a journey to find her lost sisters that turns into a spiritual journey for the entire McKenna family.

Stitched With Love Collection by Vickie McDonough

Treasure this keepsake collection of nine historical romances. Faced with finding the right fit in life and love, nine young women seek the courage to stitch together romance. But when unexpected obstacles abound, will love unravel before their eyes?

When the Heart Heals by Ann Shorey

Courageous and unconventional, Rosemary Saxon served as a nurse during the Civil War, a service that has caused most women in town to regard her as unfeminine and downright vulgar. Although she would like to put her experiences as a nurse behind her, she must support herself. She takes a position with Dr. Elijah Stewart and a mutual attraction begins to develop. But when a sophisticated woman arrives in town claiming to be Elijah’s fiancée, a heartbroken Rosemary decides to leave Noble Springs and start fresh. Can Elijah convince her of the mystery woman’s deception before he loses her forever?

With tenderness and grace, Ann Shorey invites readers back to the town of Noble Springs, Missouri, for an engrossing story of love’s tentative first steps and fragile future in the face of opposition. Readers will find in Rosemary a sympathetic but strong woman determined to thrive in a world that doesn’t always understand.