The Tory's Daughter - Release Day! #giveaway

Hi Everyone!!! So excited to celebrate the release of The Tory's Daughter with you! It's been a pretty busy fall here with a sweet little fellow joining out family in August. Meet Gabriel Isaiah:

 He's been a little miracle, but made preparing for The Tory's Daughter's release a bit of a challenge. So bear with me. :)

Burying his wife is the hardest thing Joseph Garnet has ever done—until he's called to leave his young son and baby daughter to fight Iroquois raiders. When one of the marauders tries to steal his horse, the last thing he expects is to end up tussling with a female. The girl is wounded, leaving Joseph little choice but to haul her home to heal—an act that seems all too familiar.

Though Joseph doesn’t appear to remember her, Hannah Cunningham could never forget him. He rode with the mob that forced her two brothers into the Continental Army and drove her family from their home—all because of her father’s loyalties to The Crown. After five years with her mother’s tribe, the rebels and starvation have left her nothing but the driving need to find her brothers.

Compelled by a secret he’s held for far too long, Joseph agrees to help Hannah find what remains of her family. Though she begins to steal into his aching heart, he knows the truth will forever stand between them. Some things cannot be forgiven.

Leave a comment to be entered to win a digital copy of The Tory's Daughter! 

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 three munchkins.



Website: www.angelakcouch.com 
Buy at:   Amazon    or     Barnes & Noble

I'd also be SO grateful for any reviews left on Amazon or Goodreads...or any where else! Thanks!

The Patriot and the Loyalist - Guest review

Kelly Goshorn here, and I’m thrilled to review Angela Couch’s latest release, The Patriot and the Loyalist, with you today on Stitches Thru Time. Although The Patriot and the Loyalist is the second book in the Hearts at War series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel. But I warn you, when you’re finished you won’t be able to resist reading the first installment, The Scarlet Coat.

The Patriot and the Loyalist takes us to the deep south, a place not often equated with the American Revolution. Still recuperating from the broken heart he received from a woman in his past, Daniel Reid decides to put some distance between himself and mistakes he made as a result of his fiery temper, and agrees to deliver a message to Colonel Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, in South Carolina.

When Daniel decides to stay and aid the Swamp Fox in disrupting the British agenda in the southern colony, he meets a particularly beautiful Tory, Lydia Reynolds, who does everything in her power to disrupt Daniel's plans instead. Lydia has suffered the devastating loss of nearly everyone she loves. Choosing to close her heart off to anyone and anything that might break it again, including God, she is determined to return to England. When her brother-in-law repeatedly denies her request, Lydia’s chance encounter with Daniel Reid provides her a precarious alternative to secure her passage. In a dangerous bargain with a British officer, Major Layton, Lydia agrees to exchange information on the location and movements of the infamous Swamp Fox for passage to England.

Lydia cautiously uses her charms to pry information from Daniel. Although attracted to Lydia, Daniel is a man of honor who not only wants to keep the whereabouts of continental forces secret, but doesn’t want to endanger the raven beauty who is increasingly giving his heart palpitations. When Lydia’s web of lies begins to unravel, Daniel will have to choose to save himself or risk his own life to save the woman who has attempted to betray him.

On the surface, the unlikely romance between Daniel and Lydia could prove to be a problem for less skilled authors. Despite an initial attraction on Daniel’s part, Couch allows the romantic tension to build slowly, simmering below the surface. As a fan of historical romance, I can be very tough on authors who wrap up complicated plots and have their heroes and heroines forgiving, forgetting and falling in love too quickly. But Couch delivered both a gripping and satisfying end.

Couch’s dynamic characters only add to a story filled with vivid description and rich historical details. In a story filled with lies, secrets and intrigue, I often wondered how the author could possibly wrap up this story in a believable and satisfying way. She must have relied on a spreadsheet to keep the twists and turns in this plot line straight. But in a testament to her storytelling ability, Couch delivered a seamless, satisfying ending that kept me eagerly swiping my Kindle!

You can buy The Patriot and the Loyalist from: Amazon   -  Barnes & Noble  -  Chapters

Kelly weaves her affinity for history and her passion for God into uplifting stories of love, faith and family set in nineteenth century America. Her debut novel, A Love Restored, is under contract with Pelican Book Group. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. Kelly has been enjoying her own happily-ever- after with her husband and best friend, Mike, for 26 years. Together they have raised three children, four cats, two dogs, a turtle, a guinea pig, a gecko, and countless hamsters. Thankfully not all at the same time. When she is not writing, Kelly enjoys spending time with her young adult children, scrapbooking with friends, board gaming with her husband, and spoiling her Welsh corgi, Levi.

Let the Game of Wits Begin!

Welcome! So excited to celebrate and share with you my new release: The Patriot and the Loyalist!

Completing his three years in the Continental Army, Daniel Reid still has no desire to return home—not after losing the woman he loves to a British Captain—so he volunteers to ride south through enemy lines and deliver a message to Colonel Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. With his temper needing a release and a dark haired beauty finding her way into his broken heart, Daniel decides to join the Swamp Fox’s efforts against the British. Little does he know the British still have the upper hand.

Lydia Reynolds has learned that love comes at a price, and she refuses to pay. Better to close her heart to everything and everyone. When her brother-in-law won't grant her passage to England, where she hopes to hide from her pain, New Englander, Daniel Reid, becomes her only hope—if she can induce him to give her information about the notorious Swamp Fox and his troops. When the British grow impatient and Daniel evades her questions, Lydia must decide how far to take her charade. The poor man, already gutted by love, hasn’t grown as wise as she. Or so she supposes…

Until the truth is known, the muskets are loaded…and it is time to decide where true loyalties lie.


Since it's "Fun Friday" I'm sending you all an invite to a Facebook release party. Join us for fun and prizes anytime today! Just click here. :)

If you would like a sneak peek at the first chapter, click here. :)

And if you just want to say here and chat for a bit, I'm good with that too!

I had a lot of fun writing The Patriot and the Loyalist and following the movements and historical

events surrounding one of my childhood heroes, Colonel Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. I grew up with Disney's series done about the Revolutionary War hero and was excited to bring him to life again.

Leslie Nielsen playing the Swamp Fox in 1959

Daniel and Lydia's story and their "game of wits" was also very fun to write. Bringing these two to life on the page with all their weaknesses, hopes, fears...and growing affections, was very rewarding.

But enough about how much I enjoyed this book:

"A poignant blend of adversity and love set against the gritty backdrop of war, Angela Couch skillfully weaves a redemptive story that will keep fans of historical romance turning pages and rooting for a happily ever after."
~Heidi McCahan, author of Unraveled and Covering Home

"From the descriptive pen of award-winning historical author Angela K Couch comes an intriguing tale of lies and deceit that will keep you turning the pages way into the night… I always enjoy Angela’s stories where history meets fiction. The Patriot and The Loyalist was no exception."
~ Marion Ueckermann, USA Today Bestselling Author

"The Patriot and the Loyalist brings readers a Revolutionary War historical that will keep them reading both for the romance and the intrigue."
~Janet Ferguson, author of Leaving Oxford

"Angela K Couch delivers once again. The only problem with The Patriot and the Loyalist−it is impossible to put aside. Filled with realistic characters, its wonderful storyline stays with you long after you finish reading."
~Lucy Nel, author of The Widow’s Captive

 Now Available at:         Amazon   -   Barnes & Noble   -   Chapters/Indigo

Do you have a hero from the American Revolution? Or from any of the wars?

Book Review: The Scarlet Coat + giveaway!

 The Scarlet Coat     (Hearts at War – Book 1)

A Woman Compelled by Christian Charity
Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe.  When the British invade the Mohawk Valley, and her father and brother don’t return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help…? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat?

A Man Lost to the Devastation of War
Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his “enemy” is capturing his heart?

A Scarlet Uniform Holds the Power to Unite or Divide
Andrew’s injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore. As Rachel nurses him back to health, his hidden scarlet coat threatens to expose the deeds of her merciful heart, and Andrew is forced to face a harrowing decision—Stay hidden and risk losing the woman he loves or turn himself in and risk losing his life.

Review by guest Robin Elizabeth Mason:

Conflict on every side, and within as well. The sound of musket fire, the acrid smell of smoke—and the putrid smell of blood and death. And within her heart, the cry of compassion for a dying man. A man wearing the uniform of the enemy. 

When Rachel Garnet seeks her brother and their father after a British invasion, she is heartbroken to learn her father is already dead. Leaving the valley—the battlefield—with her brother, they hear a cry for help.

A British officer.

Rachel cannot bear to leave him to die in the woods—but what does she risk to have the man in their home. As the man recovers his health, his memory fails him. Who is this man Rachel and her brother have rescued? Who are they harboring within their walls?

As the enemy begins to regain his health, he also struggles to recover his memory. Rachel is drawn to his mild manner and to his knowledge of Scripture. The conflict in her heart takes a dangerous turn as she falls in love with him. Will the conflict get them both killed? Or will their love triumph?

Ms. Couch has portrayed love that takes root in the most unlikely circumstance. She has given us genuine characters that display every emotion, and volley back and forth within those emotions. She has written characters who struggle with the reality of their lives and the brutality of war. I felt Rachel’s heart as she was torn to do her Christian duty to her sworn enemy. And I felt the conflict as her heart stirred toward him. I walked alongside her in 18^th century America, felt the strain of daily life, and the constant threat of discovery. A vivid story of faith and compassion and love.

 Comment and/or share on social media between today and Saturday for a chance to win a copy of the The Scarlet Coat - your choice of ebook or print! 

The Scarlet coat is available at:  Barnes & Noble      Indigo/Chapters      Amazon

Keeping Warm With Some Fleece and a Book

Angela here, and I don't know about where you live, but been it's been pretty cold the last few weeks here in Alberta, Canada (until this week and now it's downright balmy)! Anyway, I've had a length of "princess" fleece I've been meaning to do something with since my daughter was about one year old. She just celebrated her fourth birthday!

Time to get to work. So I cut a smaller square that would hang almost to her knees, cut a hole in the center and tied the edges.

Ta daa!

That was fun and perfect for my daughter who often complains about being cold. So now to do one adult size. This is the teal fabric I've chosen:

If I get it done in time I'll probably offer it as one of the prizes at my book's release party on the 27th! With a signed copy of The Scarlet Coat, of course.

If you want to get in on the fun, click the link HERE!

The Scarlet Coat     (Hearts at War – Book 1)

A Woman Compelled by Christian Charity
Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe.  When the British invade the Mohawk Valley, and her father and brother don’t return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help…? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat?

A Man Lost to the Devastation of War
Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his “enemy” is capturing his heart?

A Scarlet Uniform Holds the Power to Unite or Divide
Andrew’s injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore. As Rachel nurses him back to health, his hidden scarlet coat threatens to expose the deeds of her merciful heart, and Andrew is forced to face a harrowing decision—Stay hidden and risk losing the woman he loves or turn himself in and risk losing his life.

Available for Preorder at:       Barnes & Noble           Indigo/Chapters         Amazon

2016's Stitch in Time - We've got things to celebrate!

Happy New Year everyone! We're so glad that you all have become a part of our little community here at Stitches Thru Time and we are looking forward to another amazing year. 

With it rolling over into 2017, I thought it would be fun to look back and see what news we have to celebrate for this past year. Turns out, we've had some great stuff! And how fun it is to see what all the ladies have accomplished. Next Friday I will be continueing the post with a summary of new releases from our group of authors (psstt...there'll be a great giveaway with that post as well.) So be sure to check back and celebrate with us.

First, a few fun stats. 

• In 2016 we had more than 47 giveaways on STT!
  
• Over 2600 comments on posts throughout the year.
  
• 336 posts total. Your favorites were:
  Papercrafting with Special Guest Debbie Mitchell
  A Visit with YA Author Lorilyn Roberts
  Introducing Colonial Author Amber Lynn Perry
  Interview with Award Winning author Sarah Sundin
  
• We were privilaged to host over 37 special guest posts during the year.
  
• We had over 50,815 visits during the year from wonderful people like YOU!

New Contracts Signed in 2016

• Angela K. Couch signed a two-book contract with Pelican Book Group for The Tory's Daughter and The Return of the King's Ranger!

• Jennifer Fromke signed with a new agent in 2016. She is now represented by Jessica Kirkland of Kirkland Media Management 

• Jodie Wolfe signed a contract with Celebrate Lit Publishing for An Angel for the Cowboy releasing spring 2017

Awards & Bestsellers

• Carole Brown's Sabotaged Christmas finalled in the Best Books Contest and in December shot to Amazon's top five in print and kindle, making it a best seller. :) 

Winner of 2016 Bookvana Award
for Religious Fiction

• Norma Gail's debut novel, Land of My Dreams, released in 2014, received the 2016 Bookvana Book Awards Religious Fiction Award. 

• Jodie Wolfe was a finalist in THREE contests!-Put Your Hear in a Book Contest 2016
  -Pages From the Heart Contest 2016
  -2016 Southern Magic's Linda Howard Award of Excellence Contest 
  
• Amber Schamel's Christmas novella, The Swaddling Clothes climbed to #1 in the Christmas catagory on Amazon during a free promo in the month of December. 

 
 Congratulations to all of our fantastic Stitches Thru Time authors! I'm so proud to be one of you. 

Okay, so we're going to wrap up this week's post with a giveaway. One commentor will win their choice of one of my ebooks! To enter the giveaway, please tell us what you are most proud of accomplishing or overcoming in 2016. 

All Saints Day

Happy All Saints Day...or All Hallows' Day -- hence the origin of All Hallows Eve or Halloween. It was believed that evil spirits weren't allowed to come out on this day, so they made their presence known the night before. But Halloween is past (and I ate way to much candy). Let's talk about November 1st!

Besides being All Saint's Day and the first day of National Novel Writing Month (if you're a writer or ever wanted to be one, NaNoWriMo is when you write -- or try to -- 50,000 words in one month!), a lot of  things have happened on this day. Here are the ones most interesting to me:

• In 1512, Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public. 

• "Othello," by William Shakespeare, was first presented in London in 1604. Followed seven years later by "The Tempest." 

• U.S. President John Adams became the first president to live in the White House in 1800. 

• In 1848 the first medical school for women opened in Boston, MA.

• The U.S. Weather Bureau made its first meteorological observations using 24 locations that provided reports via telegraph in 1870. 

• In 1879, Thomas Edison executed his first patent application for a high-resistance carbon filament (U.S. Pat. 223,898). 

• In 1936 Benito Mussolini made a speech in Milan, Italy, in which he described the alliance between Italy and Nazi Germany as an "axis" running between Berlin and Rome. 

• The famous racehorse Man o' War died in 1947.

• In 1952 the United States exploded the first hydrogen bomb on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands. 

• Very importantly, in 1968 the movie rating system of G, M, R, X, followed by PG-13 and NC-17 went into effect.

• And for all you Amazon fans, in 1994 the Amazon.com domain name was registered. they have come a long ways in the last 22 years!
  

• And last to make it on our list, but not least, one year ago today, I was busy trying to finish the first draft of my novella, Mail-Order Revenge so I could start my NaNoWriMo project. :) Leave a comment for the chance to win a copy!

Have a happy November first!

Spicing it up!

I admit that the title might be misleading, I don't like my salsa that hot. Or my peaches. But bear with me. As summer fades into autumn and fruit and vegetables fill up my refrigerator, and counter tops, and my table, and under my table, etc... I follow my mother's and grandmother's example and pull out my large stock pots, glass jars, and boxes of rings and caps. Canning season begins!

Here is a sample of some of our favorites:

My hubby loves peaches so we hit a u-pick and bottled about 80 pounds this summer along with some peach juice. The two youngest enjoy applesauce, but thankfully I still had some from last year. While visiting my in-laws on Vancouver Island we helped ourselves to bushes of raspberries and blackberries. Lots of jam! And it was wonderful not having to do it, and manage the kids, all by myself! :) Pickled beets was last week. That's one of my favorites and thankfully my garden produced just enough for a nice sized batch. But today I'll talk about Salsa. A big project looming in my near future!

But so good and so worth it! 

My mother found a recipe I love. This comes out mild, but you can add a few more peppers and heat things up if you like. 

In a large stock pot (though I like to mix it in one and cook it in two to avoid spilling and burning) combine:

2 1/2  gallons chopped tomatoes (drain)

6  large green bell peppers

8  large onions (I know, makes you want to cry! Love my husband and the food processor he bought!)

3  Tbsp honey

3/4  cups vinegar

1 1/2  tsp cumin

1 1/2  tsp oregano

2  Tbsp garlic powder

2  Tbsp onion powder

5  Tbsp salt

3  12 oz cans Tomato paste

2  7 oz cans green chilies

1  3 oz can jalapeno peppers

Bring to rolling boil. Bottle in sterilized jars. Seal with sterilized lids. Process 20 min/pint (adjusting for altitude.) And enjoy. 

Individual results will vary. 

Do you like to do bottling, and

 what is your favorite?

Woven Through Time and Generations

This summer while visiting my in-laws, and after much discussion with my husband, we decided to take up a new hobby and craft--I'm sure aspects will apply. :)

Let me begin ... at the beginning.

In 1956 my husband's grandfather decided to buy a new car. With a family to consider, he chose a four door sedan. But why not take a look at the most striking models of Chevrolet? A Bel Air.

Example only....but someday. ;)

My father-in-law was nine years old when the car was purchased. He enjoyed, and suffered through, many a long road trip in this car, trips hauling their boat to the ocean, and learning to drive when he came of age. His father babied the car, keeping it stored in his garage until his death.

The car was then offered to the grandsons - my husband and his brother. Unfortunately, both were busy trying to make ends meet and discover their place in the world. Years passed. A roof collapsed under the weight of too much snow, tarps began to give way to the elements and the ever present humidity of Vancouver Island was...ever present.

When we looked at it this summer (only seeing the front hood, which was very rusted) it was with the understanding that if anything was going to be done to restore the car, it needed to happen now, or we needed to walk away.

We were met with both some pleasant surprises as dust and mildew were cleared away:

After several days work we had her cleaned off and out. This is what the car looked like before we left for home with the plans to return in the next few weeks with truck and trailer to bring her all the way back to Alberta.

I must say it was a little nerve wracking "driving" a car with no brakes backwards down a ramp into our garage! Thankfully my hubby and his brother were up to the task of being both engine and brakes.

Though there's still an overwhelming amount of work left to do on this baby, I must say, I am very excited about prospects of preserving her for future generations...

My hubby and his father.

And I'm excited about writing a split-time romance about the restoration of a '57 Chevy Bel Air sometime in the future. Because really, they say "write what you know." ;)

What is an heirloom that has become precious to your family?

Heidi here. Today we have one of our own bloggers here, Angela K. Couch!

Angela K Couch is an award-winning author for her short stories, and a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest. 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. Angela lives in Alberta, Canada with her “hero” and three munchkins. Visit her at www.angelakcouch.com, or follow on Twitter or Facebook!

backcover copy: Four heartwarming historical romance novellas woven together with faith and love. Mail-Order Revenge by Angela K. Couch - Elizabeth Landvick will stop at nothing to take her revenge and recover her wealth, even marriage to her enemy's son.

Cloaked in Love by Elaine Manders - When Jeannie Baylor is captured by a vicious gang, her only hope of escape is to marry one of the outlaws. Love's Harvest by Linda Shenton Matchett - After losing everything, Noreen Hirsch goes with her mother-in-law to a country headed toward war. A fictional account of the book of Ruth set in WWII. Hearts Tightly Knit by Jodie Wolfe - Twin sisters make a childhood pledge to never marry, but complications arise when one of them meets a handsome rancher.

Angela, congratulations on your novella, Mail-Order Revenge and thank you for stopping by to visit with us today! Tell us what instigated you writing Mail-Order Revenge.

Thank you for having me! As for the idea for Mail-Order Revenge, I had been reading some mail-order bride stories when asked if I wanted to contribute a novella to the Threads of Love collection. I thought a mail-order bride would be fun to write about, but wanted to find an angle to freshen up the premise. What about a bride who goes west to get revenge?

Sounds full of conflict, my favorite kind of read! Who/What spurs you to write?

Writing has always been one of my passions. I think it is because the creative process of producing something that never existed before. I also love life and enjoy deepening my understanding of the human condition. In a way, writing lets me step into other experiences—that honestly, I would never want to live through if they were real. War. Heartbreak. Danger…but always rising above to find love, courage and forgiveness.

Wow, you sound deep . . . Where do your story and character ideas come from?

The great “what if”. I can’t look at an event in history and not wonder what experiencing that would have felt like. Suddenly it all comes to life in my mind, along with the desire to bring the story to life for others.

Your excitement is infectious, I feel like writing a chapter right now! So, let's talk about the craft of writing. I love plotting and am always looking for tips. How do you plot a novel? How close to the final version does the first draft read?

I keep hearing new ideas and trying new processes with each book, but one of my staples is sitting down and brainstorming out the general storyline and characterizations. I usually write a couple of pages, and that gives me enough to get started. My first draft is pretty rough (like one big brainstorm, really) as I’m still getting to know my characters. Then I go back and breathe more life into them and the setting. To give you an idea, I usually aim for 60,000 words for a first draft of a novel, and upwards of 80,000 for the finished manuscript.

Time for a fun question . . . You are alone and stranded on a desert island and can have ONE food product and ONE drink, what would they be?

Do I get to order the whole pizza, or only one ingredient? J I’m honestly a sucker for almost anything Italian…so it’s too bad Italy isn’t a desert island. For beverage, I would have to go with water—it’s my staple and I drink a lot of it—with milk as a close second (but milk wouldn’t keep well on a desert island.) 

Since I like you, I'd give you a whole pizza! Angela, tell us about future books planned?

Oh yes! I am in the middle of writing a four book series for White Rose Publishing/Pelican Book Group set during the American Revolution. TheScarlet Coat is already available for preorder, and The Patriot and the Loyalist will soon follow. I am currently writing book three, The Tory’s Daughter. (You can probably get a feel for the theme!)

That series sounds super-exciting! Angela, thank you for your time today, it was fun! And congratulations again on your novella, Mail-Order Revenge, as well as your four book series.

"Back" to School

Seems the wrong title for June as most schools are letting out for the summer, but when I say back, I don't mean "returning", I mean "reversing" or going back in time. Just over a hundred years. I was recently on a long drive in southern Alberta, Canada when we stopped at a small town to stretch our legs. I've been through Claresholm, Alberta a hundred times, but it's been a while since I took a look at their historical sites. Come along for the tour!

This is an old Canadian Pacific Rail car, the first thing you see when you step out of your own car. 

And this is the old station.

Next door to the station is a small schoolhouse that was built in 1903.

The inside was a treat!

And after school you can go "home" to your one room cabin.

Note the snowshoe hanging by the window and the sled with the pelt attached--more evidence of location. :) 

This last one is for laundry. Looks fun, doesn't it! 

Thanks for joining me today! What is one of your favorite innovations of the last hundred years? 

Weekly Windup: Three winners and #giveaway!

We have THREE winners!

 

 The winner of The Amish Firefighter by Laura V. Hilton is...Linda Cooper!

 

The winner of The Steeplechase by Carrie Francett Pagels is...Shelia Hall!

The winner of Patchwork of Revenge ebook by Angela K. Couch is...Chappy Debbie!

 

 

This Week's Giveaway is: 

Hearts Tightly Knit (ebook) by our very own, Jodie Wolfe!

Orphaned at age ten, Ellie Stafford and her twin sister Mae made a vow—to stick together and never marry. Now in their mid-twenties, they are bucking convention in Calder Springs, Texas, as women with respectable occupations who can take care of themselves. Ellie works at the Good Fixin's Diner and spends her evenings knitting garments for The Children's Aid Society. When a handsome local rancher shows up looking for a cook, she's hardly tempted, despite his good looks. Luke Rogers owns a spread just outside of Calder Springs. It was running as smooth as cattle going through a chute until his cook up and marries and high-tails it back east. With no cook and a bunkhouse full of ranch hands ready to revolt, he persuades Ellie to temporarily fill in until he can hire someone else. He should have known better than to get tangled up with another woman.
Check it out on Amazon

This giveaway runs through May 15th. Comment on any post between now and then to enter, and remember, the more comments you make, the more entries you earn!

    Winners will be announced in the Weekly Wind-up on May 16th.

 Check out our Prizes Galore Page to see all our giveaways.

 

Coming up this week:

Monday: Guest Tisha Martin
Tuesday: Bletchley Park-Would you have made the grade? by Linda Shenton
Matchett
Thursday: Jodie Wolfe
Friday: Caryl McAdoo
Saturday: Interview with Christine Lindsay

We look forward to hanging out with you this week!

Weekly Windup: Comment to Win Patchwork of Revenge by Angela K. Couch

Announcing Winners!

  

 

The winner of The Healer's Touch ebook by Amber Schamel is...Connie!

 

 

This Week's Giveaway is:

Patchwork of Revenge ebook by Angela K. Couch!

Elizabeth Landvick knows of one man to blame for her family’s loss of fortune and her parents’ deaths. Now, she will stop at nothing to take her revenge and recover their wealth. Even travel across the country to marry the man’s son. 

With his focus his sprawling Arizona ranch, Axel Forsberg has little time for wooing a woman, so when his father finds him a bride from the east, he trusts he won’t regret the convenience. Until horses go missing, barns burn to the ground, a range war begins…and he loses his heart. 

This giveaway runs through May 1st. Comment on any post between now and then to enter, and remember, the more comments you make, the more entries you earn!

    Winners will be announced in the Weekly Wind-up on May 2nd.

 Check out our Prizes Galore Page to see all our giveaways.

 

Coming up this week:

Monda: Devotion by Norma Gail Thurston
Tuesday: Angela Couch
Wednesday: Baby Quilt by Elaine Manders
Thursday: Book review by Jodie Wolfe: Back in the Saddle by Ruth Logan
Herne
Friday: Guest Carrie Fancett Pagels
Saturday: Interview with Laura Hilton

We look forward to hanging out with you this week!