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Giveaways & Spotlight - Timeless Love: Romantic Stories That Span the Ages - Novella Collection

Saturday, April 28, 2018• Dawn Crandall, Novella, Pepper D. Basham, Sarah Monzon

All proceeds from the sale of this collection will be donated to the LiveStrong Foundation.

Enjoy seven romances through the ages in this Timeless Love limited time ebook. An open invitation to fall in love with the writing styles of a few new-to-you multi-published authors of your favorite Christian romance eras.

About the Books

Give Me Thine Heart 1812 ~ Andrea Boeshaar

Moira loathes the man her uncle, Baron Tyrus Kinsley, wishes her to marry. But when she meets Sam Stryker, she soon guesses he’s from the American Colonies. After she stumbles onto a deep secret, Sam must make an impossible decision. Ultimately, he whisks Moira from England. However, it’s the on the 6-weeks long voyage to the U.S. that Moira learns about herself, her family…and the man who is both her kidnapper and rescuer.

This Freedom Journey 1833 ~ Misty M. Beller

Adrien Lockman left France to finally live life on his own terms, but when he discovers a half-starved and half-frozen woman in the treacherous Canadian mountains, the truth soon becomes clear—the only way they’ll survive is together.

The Heart of Home~ 1865 ~ Stephenia H. McGee

Opal Martin aspires to scrub the remnants of the War Between the States from her tattered life. When a nearly drowned soldier appears and asks if he can die on her porch, she must guard against the sudden revival of her heart’s hope for love. Tristan Stuart wants to escape the pain of war. He wakes up at a house that’s too much like home, with a woman determined to mend him he may discover a life worth fighting for. To save the last of what Opal holds dear, will he become the man she needs or let the troubled waters carry him away?

Enchanting Nicholette 1893 ~ Dawn Crandall

Young, widowed, and newly out of mourning, Nicholette Everstone is an heiress yearning to be loved. Her parents had arranged for her to marry her loving late husband, but the marriage ended tragically on her wedding day. Returning to Boston after being away, she finds there’s someone new to her set of friends and family she can’t help but fall for. But when she learns of the danger and sacrifices this man takes on, will her heart be strong enough to keep her fears at bay?

Teach Me To Love 1899 ~ Kari Trumbo

Izzy Lawson has taken her last abuse. When her husband dies, she rushes to Belle Fourche to stay with the only friend she has. The wall she’s worked so hard to build crumbles in the arms of a man so different from her husband. Conrad Oleson can’t read and it’s shamed him for longer than he can remember. As Izzy reveals her painful past, he can’t stay away. He’ll do about anything, to get closer. Including, teach her how to love.

Façade 1942 ~ Pepper D. Basham

Olivia Rakes has excellent observations skills for facts and details, but stumbles through matters of the heart. When her brother goes missing in German-occupied France, Livy enlists her services with a group of search-and-rescue spies, who not only thrust her toward espionage, but…romance. Agent Christopher Dawson has avoided Livy since she broke his heart. When the search for his best friend brings them together, the heart takes on a mind of its own. In a world where war changes the rules of life and love, can they work together to complete their rescue mission before the enemy catches them?

Bookishly Ever After 2018 ~ Sarah Monzon

It all started with a bet and a book.

Emory Blake would take curling up with a novel over a night on the town any day. But then her best friend, Tate Woodby, accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and he makes a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends. Emory must confront the pain of the past. But is it also her perfect opportunity to her own happily ever after?

My Thoughts
I adore Novella Collections! And this one is so unique! Spanning several different time periods (including modern day), you are sure to treasure these stories. While I have not read all of these yet, I have read a couple and in one word...FABULOUS!

Make sure you Pre-Order your copy today for LESS than a dollar!

I have pre-ordered a copy of Timeless Love: Romantic Stories That Span the Ages. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Authors

Learn more about each author on their websites listed below!

Sarah Monzon

Misty M. Beller

Dawn Crandall

Stephenia H. McGee

Pepper D. Basham

Andrea Boeshaar

Kari Trumbo

GIVEAWAYS

A few of the authors are hosting some FABULOUS giveaways in celebration of this release! Click the links below to enter each giveaway!

The Esther Paradigm + Giveaway - Sarah Monzon

Saturday, December 16, 2017• Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Sarah Monzon

Genre: Christian, Contemporary, Romance

Publisher: Radiant Publications
Publication date: November 2, 2017

The daughter of missionaries, Hannah Pratt dreams of starting a school for the Bedouin clan with whom she spent her childhood. After completing her education in the United States, she returns to the desert to pursue that dream—only to learn her parents have been receiving threats from within the community they serve. As the danger escalates, Hannah must decide how far she’ll go to stay faithful to a calling that could cost her everything.

As sheikh, Karim Al-Amir feels the weight of responsibility as the leader of his people. When a mysterious illness ravages the clan’s flocks and threatens to destroy their centuries-old way of life, some of his people believe the American doctors and their daughter, his childhood friend, are to blame. Karim must do something to keep Hannah and her parents safe—even if the only solution is to be found within marriage vows.

In a society where the line is drawn between us and them, where Christianity is outlawed and foreigners suspect, will Karim and Hannah’s union heal wounds . . . or inflict a final, fatal blow?

Old Testament history meets Twenty-first Century tensions in this compassionate, tender inspirational romance.

GOODREADS | AMAZON

Sarah Monzon is a Navy chaplain’s wife and a stay at home mom to the two cutest littles in the world. Playing pretend all day with them isn’t enough, she spends the evenings after their heads hit the pillow to create her own imaginary characters. When she isn’t in the world of make believe, she can be found in the pine forests of western Washington taking care of her family, fostering friendships, and enjoying all the adventures each day brings. Her debut novel, The Isaac Project, skyrocketed to Amazon bestseller status while her Sophomore book, Finders Keepers, won the 2017 SELAH award for contemporary romance.

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My Rating

★★★★★ - You have bewitched me, body and soul. (More Info)

My Thoughts
WOW! Sarah Monzon has produced an incredible story. The Esther Paradigm is filled with tension and conflict, yet the beauty of God's love and power shines through on every page. This is such a unique story, written with elegance and passion. Sarah's heart is clearly expressed within this story.

Karim and Hannah come from such different backgrounds and beliefs. It is so amazing to watch their relationship unfold in this modern "marriage of convenience". Karim is definitely a handsome man. Strong, powerful, protective...he has a soft heart and is so tender with Hannah. Can we say "Swoon Worthy"? And Hannah is so brave. She has strength she doesn't think she has. But God's favor is evident on her life form the beginning.

You are sure to be surprised along the way and left with you jaw hanging open at the power and truth that is expressed. So, what are you waiting for? Go get this book and enjoy a very different version of being called "For such a time as this".

I received a complimentary copy of The Esther Paradigm. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

$25 Amazon Gift Card

Enter the giveaway HERE.

Reviewers: Mindy Houng

First Line Fridays - All of You

Thursday, November 9, 2017• First Line Fridays, Sarah Monzon

Ok, so it's NOT a Christmas book....But I am hosting FLF over on Hoarding Books today and being Veteran's Day, I went with All of You by Sarah Monzon. This book is INCREDIBLE! Beautiful story, weaving the past into the present...SWOON! But don't take my word for it...Read it for yourself! Leave a comment below and then head over to Hoarding Books to enter the GIVEAWAY!

Present Day, 100 Miles off the Coast of Virginia

Lieutenant Michael "Finch" Carrington pulled up the zipper of his green flight suit and stared at the mass on the opposite rack.

https://www.amazon.com/All-Carrington-Family-Novel-Book-ebook/dp/B06XKYX5VB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510205012&sr=8-1&keywords=all+of+you+sarah+monzon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36516337-all-of-you?from_search=true#

Author Interview (and Giveaway) Sarah Monzon - On Tour with Celebrate Lit

Monday, September 18, 2017• Author Interview, Giveaway, Sarah Monzon

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I am so excited to have Sarah Monzon chatting with us today about All of You! I ADORE this book! You can find my review for it HERE.

Rachel: Welcome back to Bookworm Mama, Sarah! I am so honored to have you here today! I think it is safe to say that you are the first author to have made an appearance TWICE here on Bookworm Mama! YAY! I didn’t scare you off the first time hehe!

Sarah: Are you kidding?!? I’d hang out with you all day, every day. It’s such an honor for me to be here. I fangirl over you more than a little and I love you and your blog.

Rachel: Wait, what? You fangirl over me??? Now I'm blushing haha! 😊

Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider?

Sarah: Hot Cocoa. Because chocolate. Need I say more? Although I do love fresh apple cider. They have some REALLY good cider here in WA. But chocolate always wins.

Rachel: Ooooh, see, I am the opposite...Apple Cider first and Cocoa second. I have to be in the mood for chocolate. But I agree we have amazing cider here!

Fall or Spring?

Sarah: I loooove fall. The leaves changing colors. The crispness in the air. Getting to pull out cute boots and sweaters. But then spring has beautiful budding trees and flowers and the anticipation of time spent outdoors after a winter of being cooped up.

Rachel: Fall is my FAVORITE! I decorate Sept 1st...Yes, even if it is still 90 degrees out. My house is also permanently fall colors...It may be an obsession...

Thanksgiving or Christmas?

Sarah: You’re killing me Smalls! I love Thanksgiving, but it hasn’t felt quite as special in my adult life as it did in my childhood because we live so far away from any extended family. But Christmas? Happy sigh. I love Christmas. I love the lights, the tree, the music, the excitement on my kids’ faces. All the traditions that make extraordinary memories.

Rachel: I agree...Thanksgiving is different as I have gotten older. However, I LOVE making our own NEW family traditions as well as carrying on traditions that I grew up with!

What type of research was involved for All of You?

Sarah: I did a lot of research on the women pilots of WWII, but you might be surprised to learn the most research I had to do was for the very first chapter—the one which maimed Michael, my fighter pilot hero. I thought it would be easy to create injuries in a pilot that would cause a double amputation. I was wrong. I talked to people who worked with planes in the Air Force and we toggled ideas back and forth but couldn’t come up with a possible solution. It wasn’t until a friend put me in contact with a Navy veteran who’d worked over twenty years on an air craft carrier that we came up with a situation that could be plausible.

Rachel: Oh that is interesting. I guess it's a good thing that it was hard to find that info...Must not happen very often I hope! BTW, I love Michael! I also LOVED learning about the women pilots!

What were your goals and intentions in All of You?

Sarah: I have read so many books where the character turns their back on God, mistrusts Him, blames Him, etc. because of a horrible event that happened in their lives. I get it and I think that does happen. In fact, I’ve known people with those experiences. But what about those who have tragedy knock on their door and instead of turning away from God, they turn toward Him? That with the same breath of asking Him why they also say even still, I will trust in You. I wanted to write a story with a character that struggled but remained faithful—one that I, and hopefully others, could personally relate to.

Rachel: Well, I for one can relate to this personally. I am so SO glad you went this direction!

How do you manage to write AND raise 2 small children? (Who are the epitome of cuteness by the way)

Sarah: So much grace. I fall short on both accounts—as a mother and as an author—but I thank God for His marvelous grace that covers us all. On a practical level, though, I’ve had to be flexible. I’ve written on my phone while rocking and nursing. Written during nap times and after bedtime. Currently what works is that I drop my oldest off at Kindergarten and take my youngest to the gym and drop her off at Child Watch while I head to the stationary bikes with my iPad. I pedal and type in my stinky, public, make-shift office. Lol. I know it’s strange, but it really works well for me.

Rachel: I love it. Hey, you gotta do what works right?

What is something that surprised you about the characters or storyline in All of You?

Sarah: I’ve had a couple people comment that they couldn’t figure out how the two story lines intersected until the end of the book. Well, there is a really good reason for that. I had no idea how they intersected. Well, I mean, I knew the connection but I didn’t know exactly how I was going to connect them. I think it all worked out in the end though, don’t you?

Rachel: YES! It flows beautifully! Like, I cried type of beautiful. I admit, I couldn't figure out just HOW they were going to connect either. The clues started coming and then I was like OHHHHHH!!!!!! LOVE!!!!!

What are you reading right now? What made you pick it up?

Goodreads | Amazon

Sarah: I just started reading The Two of Us by Victoria Bylin last night. I picked it up for two reasons. One, because I had heard such good things about the book, and two, because I had recently read my first book of hers, Together With You, and enjoyed it so much I wanted to read all the other books she’s written. 💙 I love binge reading new-to-me authors.

Rachel: Oh fun! I always WANT to binge read authors books...But at the same time I want to savor them. Because you can only read a book for the first time once...

Do you have a favorite snack, music, beverage, etc. you indulge in while writing?

Sarah: Since I write on an exercise bike, I only have water with me. Pretty boring answer, I know.

Rachel: Boring maybe, but healthy at least haha!

What writing advice do you have for pre-published authors?

Sarah: Do NOT get sucked into the comparison game. You will lose every time. There will always be another writer who wins the contest, creates more buzz among readers, is a marketing guru, can write better prose, etc. Their success does not negate your own stories or your ability. Focus on the story God gave you to write and write it to the best of your ability.

Rachel: YES!!! I love this! As a reader I can say it would be boring if all books had the same style, etc. We appreciate and LOVE YOU for your differences!

Before we go can you tell us about your current WIP?

Sarah: Sure! It is a contemporary romance inspired by the story of Esther. Here is the blurb:

Goodreads | Amazon

Hannah Pratt dreams of starting a school for the Bedouin clan she grew up with as a missionary kid, and finally her hopes are coming true. But shortly after she returns to the desert from her college years in the U.S., she discovers her parents have received threats from their Muslim neighbors. As the danger escalates, Hannah finds she’s in the middle of a battle no one seems to understand. She must decide to what lengths she'll go to stay faithful to the mission to which God has called her. Even if it costs her everything.

As sheikh, Karim Al-Amir feels the weight of responsibility as the leader of his people. When a mysterious illness ravishes the clan’s flocks and threatens to destroy their centuries-old way of life, locals believe the American doctors and their daughter, his childhood friend, Hannah, are to blame. Karim must do something to keep them safe—even if the only solution can be found within marriage vows.

In a society where the line is drawn between us and them, Christianity is outlawed, and foreigners are mistrusted, will their union heal wounds or inflict the final fatal blow?

Rachel: Ahhh! I can't wait to read this!!!! YAY!!!

Thank you so much for joining us today Sarah, it is always a pleasure chatting with you!

Sarah: Thank you for having me!

About the Book

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Author: Sarah Monzon

Book title: All of You

Release date: May 15, 2017

Genre:Dual-timeline/Contemporary Romance

Maryland, Present Day

Jacquelyn Rogers can rebuild anything…except the shambles of her past. A restorer of vintage planes, she’s worked hard to earn the reputation of being one of the guys. The last thing she needs is a former Navy pilot fighting his own inner demons stepping in to defend her from dangers she thought she’d outrun long ago. Some battles must be fought alone.

After a freak accident severs Lieutenant Michael “Finch” Carrington’s dreams, as well as two limbs, he’s left with nothing but a fragile faith and a duty-bound promise to watch out for his friend’s baby sister. A promise she insists is as unnecessary as it is unappreciated. But when she turns the tables and begins to weld together the broken parts of his life, it may be his heart that is in need of protection.

England, 1944

With the world at war yet again, Alice Galloway rejects her father’s traditional expectations and offers her piloting expertise to the Air Transport Auxiliary. She may be a woman in a man’s world, but when she overhears key intelligence, she must find the strength to transcend boundaries and her own fears. Or countless people may die.

Sometimes the past reaches forward to bring hope to the future.

About the Author

Her debut novel, The Isaac Project, skyrocketed to Amazon bestseller status while her Sophomore book, Finders Keepers, won the 2017 Selah award for contemporary romance.