AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON: AMY LILLARD

Welcome Amy to the blog! Her latest book was released on July 28, 2015.

Amy loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family...and maybe homemade tacos...and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely high on the list.

Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, two spoiled cats, and one very lazy beagle. Oh, and don't forget the stray kitty that has taken up residence on her front porch. ^..^

When she's not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she's chauffeuring her prodigy to guitar lessons and orchestra concerts. She has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework.

Amy also writes contemporary romances under the pen name Amie Loullen.

An award winning author, Amy is a member of RWA and ACFW. She loves to hear from readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest. For links to the various sites, check her website: www.amywritesromance.com.

Amazon author page is here: http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Lillard/e/B0088FX7FY/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

Book blurb:

Welcome back to Wells Landing, Oklahoma, the tranquil Amish community where still waters run deep and a brave young woman sets out to discover her faith, her family, and herself...
 
Lorie Kauffman is grief-stricken when her father passes away unexpectedly. But her heartache quickly turns to bewilderment when she discovers he'd been leading two lives—one of simplicity and hard work in Wells Landing, and one fraught with painful ordeals in Tulsa. As she starts digging into her family's past, Lorie finds herself torn between the Amish world and the Englisch world—and she's no longer certain where she belongs...
 
Lorie knows that if she leaves Wells Landing, she may never be able to return. But what if her destiny lies in the outside world—the world her father knew so well? Change is never easy, but with a bit of courage and the help of a handsome and kind-hearted Englischer, she just may find the peace, acceptance, and love she's been longing for...

Buy links:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Lories-Heart-Wells-Landing-Book-ebook/dp/B00P53BXMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1439561676&sr=1-1&keywords=lorie%27s+heart

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lories-heart-amy-lillard/1120138002?ean=9781420134575

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/lories-heart/id936555092?mt=11

Kobo:https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/lorie-s-heart

Find Amy here!

http://amywritesromance.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Lillard-Author/177732292332322?ref=hl

https://twitter.com/AmyWritesRomnce

https://www.pinterest.com/amyl918/

Amy is represented by Julie Gwinn

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON: MARY ELLIS

Today's author spotlight is on: Mary Ellis. Welcome, Mary!

Mary Ellis has written twelve award-winning novels set in the Amish community and several historical romances set during the Civil War. Her latest, Midnight on the Mississippi, first of a new mystery series, Secrets of the South, is set in New Orleans. Before "retiring" to write full-time, Mary taught school and worked as a sales rep for Hershey Chocolate, a job with amazingly sweet fringe benefits. Mary enjoys traveling, gardening, bicycling and swimming, and lives in Ohio with her husband, dog and cat.

Media links: www.maryellis.net or

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mary-Ellis/126995058236

Her author page is here: http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Ellis/e/B001L7NWCO/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

here is the blurb:

What lies beneath the black water of the bayou? Hunter Galen, a New Orleans securities broker, suspects his business partner, James Nowak, of embezzling their clients’ money, but he’s reluctant to jeopardize their friendship. After James turns up dead, Hunter realizes his unwillingness to confront a problem may have cost James his life. Nicki Price, a newly minted PI, intends to solve the stockbroker’s murder as she establishes herself in the career she adores. As she ferrets out fraud and deception at Galen-Nowak Investments, Hunter’s fiancée, Ashley Menard, rubs her the wrong way. Nicki doesn’t trust the ostentatious woman who seems to be hiding something, but is the PI’s growing attraction to Hunter—the police’s only suspect—her true reason for disliking Ashley? As Hunter and Nicki encounter sophisticated shell games, blackmail, and death threats both subtle and overt, danger swirls around them like the mysterious dark water of the bayou. Only their reliance on faith and fearless determination give them hope they will live to see another day.

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON: ANDREA BOESHAAR

The spotlight today is on: Andrea Boeshaar!

Andrea Boeshaar has been married for nearly forty years. She and her husband have 3 wonderful sons, 1 beautiful daughter-in-law, and 5 precious grandchildren. Andrea’s publishing career began in 1994. Since then, 30 of her books have gone to press. Additionally, Andrea cofounded ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and served on its Advisory Board. In 2007, Andrea earned her certification in Christian Life Coaching and leads workshops for writers groups and ladies retreats. For more information, log onto Andrea’s website at:www.andreaboeshaar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @AndreaBoeshaar, and “Friend” her on Facebook: Andrea Boeshaar Author.

From Amazon: Sometimes marriage is a must, not a desire. . .as it is in this collection of romances that follows nine brides of convenience into marriages in historical settings from the mountains of Colorado, to a steamship on the Mississippi, along the Oregon Trail, into high society of New York City, plus many more. Each couple tries to secure their future with marriage, never dreaming that God might take their

feeble attempts at security and turn them into true love stories for His glory. 

Her Amazon author page:

http://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Boeshaar/e/B001JPCEJK/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1438353031&sr=1-2-ent

Author Spotlight on: TERI ANNE STANLEY

This week's spotlight is on Teri Anne Stanley.

 Teri Anne Stanley is a scientist turned romantic—or a romantic in a lab coat. Or something like that. She began her writing career with scientific articles—followed by a three-ingredient recipe column, but wasn't allowed to write naked parts for them—so now she writes romance.

She's also worked as a fashion designer for female body builders and a sex therapist for rats. In her spare time, she’s a neuroscience research assistant. Along with a variety of offspring and dogs, she and Mr. Stanley live just outside of Sugartit, which is—honest to God—between Beaverlick and Rabbit Hash, Kentucky.

Contact Teri Anne here:

Website: http://teriannestanley.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeriAnneStanley

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

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/TeriAnneStanley

DRUNK ON YOU

By Teri Anne Stanley

A Bourbon Boys Story

Undiluted desire, served straight up…

Justin Morgan would happily drown the pain of his injured leg—and the guilt he brought back from Afghanistan—in bourbon. Except, there won’t be any booze if he doesn’t rescue his family’s century-old distillery from financial ruin. The problem? Allie McGrath, the youngest daughter of the distillery’s co-owners and the one woman he can’t have. If he can’t keep their attraction under control, there’s a solid chance they’ll send the whole enterprise crumbling to the ground…if he doesn’t crash and burn first.

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/drunk-on-you/

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON: TINA WAINSCOTT!

Let's welcome Tina Wainscott to the blog today for our author spotlight!

Tina Wainscott is the USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books with romantic thrills and suspenseful chills, also writing as Jaime Rush. A happy ending is a must, but the road to it is full of ravines and shaky bridges. 

Book blurb--Falling Fast

She was supposed to be a summer romance, but Raleigh fell fast for the only person who made him feel worthy of love. He was supposed to be a fling with a bad boy, but he made Mia feel alive … until a tragic accident tore them apart. Seven years later, fate throws them together and, with the same breath, threatens to separate them forever. 

Link to Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OWWOMSS?ie=UTF8&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B00OWWOMSS&linkCode=shr&tag=jairus03-20&linkId=JQF4B5T5SXT6C6UO&qid=1422904335&sr=8-1&keywords=falling+fast+wainscott

Link to Barnes and Noble:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-fast-tina-wainscott/1120956122?ean=9781101885789

Find Tina here:

Author Website: www.tinawainscott.com

GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/TinaWainscott  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaimerushauthor (actual page) https://www.facebook.com/tinawainscottbooks (fan page)

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tina_wainscott

@Tina_Wainscott

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/tinawainscott/

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON: PATRICIA BRADLEY

Today's spotlight is on Patricia Bradley!

PATRICIA BRADLEY

Bio:

Patricia Bradley lives in North Mississippi and is a former abstinence educator and co-author of RISE To Your Dreams, an abstinence curriculum. But her heart is tuned to suspense. Patricia’s romantic suspense books include the Logan Point series—Shadows of the Past, A Promise to Protect, and Gone Without a Trace. Her workshops on writing include an online course with American Christian Fiction Writers and workshops at the Mid-South Christian Writer’s Conference in Collierville, TN. When she’s not writing, she likes to throw mud on a wheel and see what happens.

Connect:

www.patriciabradleyauthor.com
www.facebook.com/patriciabradleyauthor
https://twitter.com/PTBradley1
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ptbradley/

Links to books:

Shadows of the Past: CBD; Amazon; B&N; Books A Million

A Promise to Protect: B&N; CBD; Amazon; Books A Million

Gone Without a Trace: Amazon; CBD; B&N; Books A Million

Matthew’s Choice:  to buy a paperback—Harlequin: http://www.harlequin.com/storeitem.html?iid=53665 

For an e-book: B&N, Kobo Amazon

Shadows of the Past, A Promise to Protect and Matthew’s Choice can be found at my Author Page on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00FFR8T1U

Pat Trainum writing as Patricia Bradley
Available on Amazon, B&N, CBD:
Shadows of the Past
A Promise to Protect
Matthew's Choice
Gone Without a Trace

Gone without a Trace

A Novel

Patricia Bradley

BACK COVER

The past is repeating itself—and time is running out

It’s been more than two years since homicide detective Livy Reynolds’s cousin disappeared from Logan Point. Unlike most people in her hometown, Livy has never believed that Robyn left voluntarily. When Dallas private investigator Alex Jennings contacts her concerning a senator’s missing granddaughter who was last seen in Logan Point, Livy notices eerie similarities between the two disappearances. With self-doubt plaguing her after killing a teenager in the line of duty and an almost instant dislike of the self-assured PI, she’s finding this investigation an uphill battle. But with the prospect of finding her cousin on the horizon, she’ll have to find a way to work with Alex—before it’s too late.

Award-winning author Patricia Bradley keeps you on the edge of your seat with a case—and a relationship—that is anything but certain.

“Patricia Bradley has hit a home run. The suspense is high, the romance is sweet, and the villain is one you want to see caught and brought to justice. Gone without A Trace, a novel of forgiveness and finding one’s place in the world, brings home the point that while not everything in life may go the way you want, God is still in control. Can’t wait for the next book!”—Lynette Eason, bestselling, award-winning author of the Hidden Identity series

Patricia Bradley is the winner of a 2012 Daphne du Maurier Award and a 2012 Touched by Love Award and was also a finalist for the 2012 Genesis Award. The author of Shadows of the Past and A Promise to Protect, she is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. Bradley makes her home in Mississippi. Learn more at www.ptbradley.com.

SPOTLIGHT ON: FIVE AUTHORS IN DIRTY BOYS OF SUMMER

Today the spotlight is on, not one, but FIVE Seymour Agency authors! All of them have a book in the DIRTY BOYS OF SUMMER released June 2, 2015. It made it to the NYT Bestseller List! WOO!
The five authors and their book titles are:

MARISA CLEVELAND

Link to author page: http://www.amazon.com/Marisa-Cleveland/e/B00BFILAL4/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1435899811&sr=1-2-ent

THE ACCIDENTAL BUTTERFLY

Dead at sixteen. She was just another statistic. Until she became a guiding angel.

                                                      CAREY CORP

Link to author page: http://www.amazon.com/Carey-Corp/e/B0051IB21C/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1435899314&sr=1-2-ent

                          THE GUARDIAN

When it comes to boyfriends, "Heaven Sent" has a whole new meaning. 

JULIE CROSS

Link to author page: http://www.amazon.com/Julie-Cross/e/B005ORUY1E/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1435898784&sr=1-2-ent

LETTERS TO NOWHERE

Her family may be shattered, but her dreams aren't...

                                                              TAMARA MATAYA

Link to author page: http://www.amazon.com/Tamara-Mataya/e/B00GI0DSKU/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1435898262&sr=1-2-ent

THE SOWING

Twenty-first birthday? Check.

Strange new powers? Check

Getting through this heinous WTF-ery alive? I'll get back to you...

*Please note: The Sowing contains a graphic attempted rape scene that may trigger some readers.*

LYNN RUSH

Link to author page: http://www.amazon.com/Lynn-Rush/e/B005G3NVBQ/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1435898145&sr=1-2-ent

Kissing is part of being a teenager, but Mandy's kisses can cause FROSTBITE.

BUY IT HERE!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Boys-Summer-Alphas-Billionaires-ebook/dp/B00W8Q8S4O/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435900059&sr=1-1&keywords=dirty+boys+of+summer

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: ANNSLEE URBAN

Today's spotlight is on Annslee Urban.

Annslee Urban grew up watching old-time romance movies, which she attributes to her passion for sweet romance, true love and happy endings. A daydreamer at heart, Mary began her writing journey when the youngest of her five children started school. For several years she worked as a freelance writer for newspapers in her community and has written for magazines and online publications.
Raised in the foothills of Arizona, she survived temperature shock when she moved to Western Pennsylvania, before setting in North Carolina with her husband and children. Aside from writing, Annslee works part-time as a Registered Nurse in the Behavioral Health field. She is a member of ACFW, and has served as on the board of Carolina Christian Writers. 

Annslee Urban

Author, maryurban.blogspot.com

Broken Silence, Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense, March 2015

Smoky Mountain Investigation, Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense, July 2014
Tapestry of Trust, White Rose Publishing June 2012

She Came To See The Snow~A Colorado Christmas Romance, White Rose Publishing Winter 2012

Stories to stir the heart, about love, honor and God's grace!

BROKEN SILENCE

http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Silence-Love-Inspired-Suspense-ebook/dp/B00OY9JGDA/ref=la_B008HRODHE_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435334252&sr=1-1

From Amazon page:

SHE'S HIDING A DEADLY SECRET… 

…and someone wants to make sure Amber Talbot never reveals it. When she becomes the target of a car bomb and a home invasion, she gets the message loud and clear. If she tells anyone her secret, she will die. The person charged with protecting her is police detective Patrick Wiley—the fiancé she walked away from but never forgot. The same man she never wanted to tell about the attack that left her for dead. Back then Patrick couldn't save her. Now he must. Because the attacker has returned to finish what he started. Except this time he's got them both in his sights.

You can reach Annslee at: maryannsleeurban@gmail.com 
maryurban.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/mary.a.urban.9

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: TWO FOR ONE! JULIE CROSS AND MARK PERINI

Today the spotlight shines on two authors: Julie Cross and Mark Perini. They are celebrating the release of their YA book: HALFWAY PERFECT.

From the Amazon book page:

Bestselling author Julie Cross teams up with Ford model Mark Perini to pen a poignant and gritty YA novel about love and the dark side of modeling and the fashion industry

Eve had it all-emphasis on had. She was a rising star with a modeling contract destined to catapult her to celebrity...until the devastating night when she walked away from everything, everyone in her life. Eve's worked hard to put her troubled past behind her, and photography's given her a fresh start. She just never thought her dream internship would force her back into the industry that broke her trust and her heart.

Alex is a regular, good guy from Nebraska, but as an up-and-coming model, he's learning that appearances are everything. The fake relationship Alex's agent concocted for Alex and his underage costar? That'll land them both the hot jobs. But Alex hadn't counted on falling for Eve, the girl behind the camera.

With careers and love on the line, Eve and Alex are about to prove you may want what you can't have-but sometimes it's worth the risk.

Buy Link:

http://www.amazon.com/Halfway-Perfect-Julie-Cross-ebook/dp/B00TFZ0C7C/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1434695202&sr=1-1&keywords=halfway+perfect

JULIE CROSS:

I'm the International Bestselling author of the Tempest series, a young adult science fiction trilogy which includes Tempest, Vortex, and the final installment, Timestorm. I'm also the author of the Letters to Nowhere series, a mature young adult romance set in the world of elite gymnastics, as well as several forthcoming young adult and new adult novels with publishers like Entangled, Sourcebooks, HarperCollins, Random House, and St. Martin's Press/Thomas Dunne Books. I live in Central Illinois with my husband and three children. I'm a former gymnast, longtime gymnastics fan, coach, and former Gymnastics Program Director with the YMCA. I'm a lover of books, devouring several novels a week, especially in the young adult and new adult genres. Outside of my reading and writing credibility, I'm a committed--but not talented--long distance runner, creator of imaginary beach vacations, Midwest bipolar weather survivor, expired CPR certification card holder, as well as a ponytail and gym shoe addict.

FIND JULIE HERE:

Website:

http://www.juliecrossbooks.com/p/home-page.html

Twitter:

@Juliecross1980

 

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/FansOfJulieCross

 

MARK PERINI:

Mark Perini began his career as an international fashion model ten years ago, while simultaneously obtaining a business degree from Seton Hall University. Turns out fashion's hurry-up-and-wait mentality lends itself quite well to writing. Mark is now a New York City based author, and Halfway Perfect is his first young adult novel. He is also a featured author in the New Adult anthology, Fifty First Times.

When he's not working, Mark's traveling the world. He's made a blood pact with friends to see all seven ancient wonders of the world before he's thirty. Four down three to go.

Connect with Mark here:

Website: http://www.markperini.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marktperini

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5649611.Mark_Perini

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: JENNIFER BECKSTRAND

This week's spotlight is on Jennifer Beckstrand!

Jennifer Beckstrand is the bestselling Amish romance author ofThe Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series for Kensington Books. Huckleberry Summer has been nominated for the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award and the RITA® Award, and Huckleberry Hill won the 2014 LIME Award for Inspirational fiction. Both Huckleberry Hill and Huckleberry Christmas appeared in Examiner.com list of top ten inspirational books for 2014. 

Jennifer has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of the Plain people and loves writing about the antics of Anna and Felty Helmuth. Jennifer has a degree in mathematics and a background in editing. She and her husband have been married for thirty years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and three adorable grandsons, she spoils rotten.

Book blurb for Huckleberry Harvest: Mandy Helmuth doesn’t like Noah Mischler. Not one little bit. First he breaks her best friend’s heart, and then he has the nerve to chastise her for being a busybody. She feels quite justified in her dislike until Noah does something heroic, like save her life, and she’s forced to bestow her grudging respect even as she determines to keep her distance. But when she unwittingly stumbles into his family troubles, she catches a glimpse of the person Noah so successfully hides from others. Will Mandy be able to look past Noah’s rough and unyielding exterior to see the man she is destined to love?

Much to Noah Mischler’s annoyance, uppity Mandy Helmuth thinks she has the right to tell him how to live his life. If he weren’t helping Mandy’s grandfather install a stove and fix his roof, Noah wouldn’t be within a mile of Huckleberry Hill or that nosy girl who gives him a lecture every time she opens her mouth. But when Mandy discovers the horrible truth about his father, Noah is forced to reveal humiliating secrets that he’s never shared with anyone. He trusts her with his secrets, but can he trust her with his heart?

Connect with Jennifer here!

jenniferbeckstrand.com

Twitter: JenniferBeckstr1

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

Jennifer is represented by Mary Sue Seymour