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We're launching the Book Tour for THE ONE WHO LOVES ME by Joan Embola!

We're launching the Book Tour for THE ONE WHO LOVES ME by Joan Embola!


On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Author Interview

Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to be part of this tour. I had so much answering these questions and I hope that they can bless and encourage other writers and readers.

What inspired you to write The One Who Loves Me?

I was inspired to write The One Who Loves Me in the summer of 2020 after reading the sample chapters of another romance novel on Amazon. I was a bit disappointed with the direction the author was taking the story in and how relationships were portrayed in the story so I was inspired to write a book which portrays Christ-centred friendships and relationships.

What do you love the most about this story?

I’m a strong advocate for diversity in Christian fiction and not just diversity in terms of skin colour, but diversity in terms of different cultures, different experiences and different ways of life and thinking. Growing up, I didn’t see many Christian fiction books with characters I could relate to, so I'm determined to change that for future generations. The One Who Loves Me has Nigerian and Cameroonian cultural representation, but also characters that honour God and live out their faith.

What challenged you about writing it? What did you learn?

I had the best experience drafting this book but editing it was very hard. My worst type of editing is developmental editing and after getting useful feedback from my editor, there were lots of things I had to think about. I had to come up with new scenes that would fit the story and add more depth to the characters. It took me a whole month to do this but I’m glad I made those changes because they made the story a lot better. Through it all, God taught me to be patient and to rely on Him for direction. It certainly wasn’t easy but I learnt to trust in Jesus to guide me the whole way through and He came through for me.

Which character do you most relate to and why?

I would have to say that I relate most to my main character–Amara. She struggles with a lot of doubts about her God-given abilities and I used to be like that at one point in my life. I know how it feels to have no idea about what God wants you to do or how God wants you to impact the lives of others. But I also know about the beauty and growth that comes with waiting on God and trusting in His Word. His Word is always a light to our path and shows us the way. His Word gives us clarity and He never leads us wrong. God’s Word is true and when we keep it in our hearts and hold it close, we will come to believe that our worth lies not in ourselves but in CHRIST alone.

What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?

I hope readers will be encouraged to believe that God is truly enough and that seeking Him first is our only goal and by doing so, everything we need will fall into place. I hope readers experience the sovereign love of God for them and that they truly believe with their hearts that God cares about every detail of our lives and that He will never leave us hanging.

What do you enjoy doing when you're not writing?

Watching movies, reading and making memories with friends and family.

The One Who Loves Me
(Sovereign Love #2)
By Joan Embola
Christian Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 340 Pages
May 21, 2022 by Love Qualified Press

IS GOD SOVEREIGN OVER LOVE STORIES?

Amara Ikezie is a new grad nurse who is thrilled to start her dream job in Atlanta’s biggest children’s hospital. But when her best friend gets engaged, Amara is faced with the looming pressure from her mom to find her own man. Determined to escape the pressure to marry, Amara takes on a task to find the ‘perfect’ man who ticks all the boxes on her list.

Raymond Aderinto is a pediatric cardiologist with a wall of accolades and a string of failed relationships. After his fourth girlfriend dumps him, Raymond vows to get confirmation from God first before entering into his next relationship—even though he’d love to find his bride before turning thirty.

When Raymond spills coffee on Amara’s scrubs, he becomes certain she’s the woman God wants to be his wife. But unfortunately for him, Raymond doesn’t tick Amara’s boxes, and worst of all, Amara is sure her Igbo mom would never approve of a marriage to a man from the Yoruba tribe.

Despite Amara’s efforts to stay away from Raymond and convince herself he is not the one for her, her growing attraction for his character, values, and vision gives her more reasons to wonder if she was wrong about her prejudices toward him. When another doctor walks into Amara’s life who ticks all her boxes and shows interest in her, she is caught between running into his ‘perfect’ arms, or going with Raymond who is turning out to be more perfect than she thought.

The One Who Loves Me, book two in the Sovereign Love series, is a beautiful standalone novel about surrender and learning to take comfort in the sovereign goodness of a loving God who writes the best love stories.

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The One Who Knows Me
(Sovereign Love #1)
By Joan Embola
Christian Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 318 Pages
July 21, 2021 by Love Qualified Press

IS GOD SOVEREIGN OVER TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY?

Bullies and family disasters have left eighteen-year-old Teeyana Sparks filled with anxiety and doubt. She feels pressured to believe in God, but as she embarks on her college journey in the hope of one day working at Google as a graphic designer, the only thing she believes in is controlling her own life. Things change when she meets Jayden Williams—the guy with a charming smile and kind heart.

Struggling with grief and recovering from a season of depression, nineteen-year-old Jayden is determined to help Teeyana believe in God’s goodness again. But when yet another tragedy strikes close to home, Teeyana’s response exposes Jayden’s unhealed wounds and tips him into a mental health relapse.

With the looming possibility of not getting her dream life, Teeyana is caught between holding on to her illusion of control and surrendering to a God she’s rejected. And as Jayden strives to break out of his despondency, he has to face that letting God in may involve him letting go of his friendship with Teeyana. Teeyana and Jayden must wrestle with uncomfortable truths, and the pride in their hearts, in order to face their biggest giant—God’s sovereignty over both triumph and tragedy.

The One Who Knows Me, book one in the Sovereign Love series, is a heart-warming standalone novel about hope and learning to take comfort in the sovereign goodness of a loving God who knows all things.

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About the Author


Joan Embola is a UK-based Cameroonian-Nigerian Christian author who is passionate about spreading God's love one word at a time. She is a Bible teacher, a blogger, a YouTuber, a podcaster, a dancer, and a poetess. Her book Outpourings Of A Beloved Heart; a 30 day poetry devotional about God's love, is available for purchase and her debut contemporary Christian Fiction novel--The One Who knows Me released on September 10th 2021.


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We're launching the Book Tour for RISING STAR by Jennifer Faye!

We're launching the Book Tour for RISING STAR by Jennifer Faye!


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Author Interview

Happy spring! I don’t know about you but I’m thrilled to see the lush green grass and the leaves beginning to dot the trees. And it’s so nice to be able to go outside again without having to bundle up. I just love this time of year. And another thing I love about it is that I get to share with you a new Bluestar Island book. Yay!

This book tells the story of the last Bell sibling, Emma. If you haven’t had a chance to read the prior Bluestar Island books, no problem, as each book in the series is a standalone read. So jump in wherever you want.

Ever since Emma was a kid, singing into her hairbrush in front of the bathroom mirror, she’s wanted to be a famous country singer. But as often happens, her dream didn’t go according to plan. And now that her love life is now fodder for gossip sites, she’s heading back to Bluestar Island to regroup. With a little time on the beach, she’s certain she’ll figure out what comes next in her life.

However as soon as her plane touches down, she runs into Noah, a new island resident. Their first meet isn’t exactly the cute type. In fact, they are quite certain they want nothing more to do with each other. But living on a small island makes it difficult to avoid people and so their paths continue to cross. Maybe first impressions aren’t always accurate. Maybe they totally misjudged each other. Maybe they should start over.

Happy reading,
— Jennifer

Rising Star
(The Bell Family of Bluestar Island #4)
By Jennifer Faye
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 308 Pages
April 16, 2022 by Lazy Dazy Press

When Bluestar’s hometown celebrity unexpectedly returns to the island, there’s a heartbreaking scandal following her…

Country singer Emma Bell is finally making headlines—just not the right ones. Before she has time to heal her broken heart, her assistance is desperately needed. Bluestar’s Concert on the Beach Summer Spectacular is in trouble, and her soon-to-be sister-in-law’s job is on the line.

Financial investor turned carpenter, Noah Sullivan, has retired from his high-stress job due to health issues. He’s moved to Bluestar Island for a quiet, healthy life, but when Emma blows into town, his days are anything but serene.

Everyone in the small town counting on them, Noah and Emma must work past their conflicts to keep a promise to someone special to both of them. Will the summer’s sun soothe their tension and the sea breeze lull them into a peaceful surrender of their hearts?

Includes a recipe for Emma’s Heavenly Angel Food Cake!

The Bell Family of Bluestar Island series:
Book 1 – Love Blooms (Hannah & Ethan)
Book 2 – Harvest Dance (Aster & Sam)
Book 3 РA Lighthouse Caf̩ Christmas (Darla & Will)
Book 4 – Rising Star (Emma & Noah)
Book 5 – Summer by the Beach (Summer & Greg)

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Other Books in the Series

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About the Author


Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming contemporary romances with rugged cowboys, sexy billionaires and enchanting royalty. Internationally published with books translated into nine languages. She is a two-time winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award, the CataRomance Reviewers' Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous other awards.

 
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We're launching the Book Tour for THE RANCHER'S WYOMING TWINS by Virginia McCullough

We're launching the Book Tour for THE RANCHER'S WYOMING TWINS by Virginia McCullough


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Welcome to Adelaide Creek, a charming small town that’s a great setting for my new book, THE RANCHER’S WYOMING TWINS. Heather Stanhope, a pediatric nurse practitioner, left her hometown in defeat four years ago when she and her brother lost the sheep ranch her family had run for many generations. Back in town only to be her best friend’s maid-of-honor at her Fourth of July wedding, she soon learns the best man is Mathis—Matt—Burton, who bought the Stanhope ranch after the foreclosure. Heather wants to despise the guy, but it’s not easy when Matt turns out to be a great dancer and a horse lover. Plus, he’s raising his late sister’s irresistible six-year-old twins. Matt knows falling for Heather means risking his heart, but he soon decides it’s a risk worth taking. Meanwhile, Matt or no Matt, Heather’s plan to go back to Minnesota after the wedding begins to feel all wrong. If it was difficult for Heather to return to Adelaide Creek, walking away a second time might prove even more challenging.

—Virginia

The Rancher's Wyoming Twins
(Back to Adelaide Creek #1)
By Virginia McCullough
Clean Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
March 29, 2022 by Harlequin Heartwarming

Her worst enemy...
Could bring her heart home

Heather Stanhope wants to despise the man who now owns the ranch her family lost. But Matt Burton is raising his late sister’s adorable twins, loves horses, and is known for his loyalty and honesty. Sneaking into Adelaide Creek for her friend’s wedding, Heather hopes to avoid Matt, but fate and family have them crossing paths. Heather knows falling for Matt means risking her heart, but it’s a risk she can’t resist.

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Tour Schedule
April 25th:
Reading Is My SuperPower
FUONLYKNEW
Fire and Ice
Rockin' Book Reviews
April 26th:
Remembrancy
Splashes of Joy
Nicole's Book Musings
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog
April 27th:
Pause for Tales
Hearts & Scribbles

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April 28th:
Christy's Cozy Corners
Novels Alive
Reading Excursions

April 29th:
Wishful Endings
Locks, Hooks and Books
Hallie Reads
Britt Reads Fiction
April 30th:
Jorie Loves A Story

About the Author


Born and raised in Chicago, Virginia McCullough has been lucky enough to develop her writing career in many locations, including the coast of Maine, the mountains of North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and currently, Northeast Wisconsin. She started her career in nonfiction, first writing articles and then books as a ghostwriter and coauthor. She’s written more than 100 books for physicians, business owners, professional speakers and many others with information to share or a story to tell.

Virginia’s books feature characters who could be your neighbors and friends. They come in all ages and struggle with everyday life issues in small-town environments that almost always include water—oceans, lakes, or rivers. The mother of two grown children, you’ll find Virginia with her nose a book, walking on trails or her neighborhood street, or she may be packing her bag to take off for her next adventure. And she’s always working on another story about hope, healing, and second chances.


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We're launching the Book Tour for LIGHT THE WAY by Lin Stepp

We're launching the Book Tour for LIGHT THE WAY by Lin Stepp


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Author Interview

What inspired you to write Light the Way?

My novels are mainly set in the Smoky Mountain area near where I live. However, about five years ago, when talking to my editor at the time, Audrey LaFehr at Kensington, I told her about an idea I had for a three-book series set at our favorite vacation beach - Edisto Island, South Carolina. “I know I write mostly mountain books, but do you think my readers would also enjoy some beach set books?” She laughed and replied, “Everyone loves a trip to the beach, Lin, and I’m sure your readers will, too.” So, around continuing to write a mountain book every year, I also began to work on my new Edisto books. The first in The Edisto Trilogy, titled CLAIRE AT EDISTO, published in 2019… with RETURN TO EDISTO and EDISTO SONG publishing in the two years following. To my joy, readers loved my new Lowcountry stories, and CLAIRE AT EDISTO received the 2019 Best Book of the Year Award in Fiction: Romance in American Book Fest’s national contest. The popularity of the new Edisto books—and the push from readers and book sellers for more—gave me the idea for a new coastal series: The Lighthouse Sisters. Each of these four books will feature one of four sisters—Burke, Gwen, Celeste, and Lila—who grew up at the Deveaux Lighthouse and Inn at the north end of Edisto on small Watch Island. LIGHT THE WAY is the first of these books and it is Burke’s story.

What do you love the most about this story?

My family has been going to Edisto Island for summer vacations since my children were toddlers. It’s a small, lovely, quiet island halfway between Charleston and Beaufort on the South Carolina coast. I loved bringing my readers to this beautiful Lowcountry area in my earlier beach books … and the new Lighthouse Sisters books, set again at Edisto, have been a joy to plan and work on. As a girl I was always fascinated by lighthouses and often wondered what it must have been like to grow up at a lighthouse. In travels, I’ve seen how many of the old lighthouse keeper’s homes have been made into bed-and-breakfast inns for tourists now … so I decided it would be fun to create a story of four sisters growing up at a family inn and lighthouse like one of these. I love how writing books allows you to live out old dreams!

What challenged you about writing it?

The biggest challenge in writing LIGHT THE WAY was the extensive research needed to learn about the operation of lighthouses and about the history of lighthouses for my story. I also spent many hours planning the Deveaux Lighthouse and Inn. The old inn the family operates and lives in, was once the Lighthouse Keeper’s home and it has been in the Deveaux family for generations—so I had a lot of history to create. Since the island is surrounded by water, I also had to research about water travel, boats, the Atlantic coast and its wildlife, marshes and estuaries, seabirds, and all the locale around the island, like trips to nearby Charleston and Beaufort. I use as many real places as possible in all my books, so accuracy was really important to my story. Readers often travel to look for the places I write about, so I wanted to make the setting rich and inviting.

Which character do you most relate to and why?

The main female character in LIGHT THE WAY is Burke, the oldest of the four Deveaux sisters. The story mainly revolves around Burke, who with her mother, keeps the light and helps to run the inn and family business. Her father has recently died and Burke has taken over many of his duties. She works hard and carries heavy responsibilities, which I related to. She is serious and responsible—and has to be, but I loved letting new joys find her as the story progressed. I always “get into the heads and hearts” of my main characters and come to love them as I write my books and this was true with Burke.

What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?

I hope readers will feel they have visited the beauty of the South Carolina coast after finishing LIGHT THE WAY, and that they will have learned more about this beautiful region, the coast, the marshes, and the life people enjoy who live near the ocean. I also hope they will have learned more about the history and operation of lighthouses …and will have been entertained and blessed coming to know the characters in the story. I also hope readers will be excited to know they can revisit the Deveaux Inn and Lighthouse in three more books to come!

What do you enjoy doing when you're not writing?

My husband and I love the outdoors, hiking and exploring. We write regional guidebooks together and have three published guidebooks, a hiking guide to Smoky Mountain trails and two state park guidebooks—one to Tennessee state parks and one to South Carolina parks. We hiked the trails to write our hiking guide and we visited and explored all the parks in Tennessee and South Carolina to write our parks guides. This spring or summer, after Book Tour, we hope to start working on a new parks guidebook in North Carolina…. I also love to walk in the parks and neighborhoods near my home, love to read, and love meeting my readers and fans at book signings and events. If your book club reads my book LIGHT THE WAY, I’d be happy to chat with your group on Speaker Phone … and if you don’t live far from me, I love speaking for clubs, organizations, groups, churches, libraries, and at literary festivals. It would be a joy to meet or talk with you!

Light the Way
(The Lighthouse Sisters #1)
By Lin Stepp
Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 292 Pages
April 1, 2022 by Mountain Hill Press

In this new coastal series, Lin Stepp transports her readers into the rich, colorful lives of Burke and her sisters, Lila, Gwen, and Celeste, who grew up at the Deveaux Inn and Lighthouse on a windswept island, accessible only by boat. Get ready to be introduced to the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, challenges and adventures of a Lighthouse Keeper.

Life had grown hard for Burke Deveaux at the family inn and lighthouse since her father died. She missed his warmth and still expected to see him walking into a room, his big laugh booming. Burke and her mother were gradually adjusting to the change, and Lila had come home this winter to help, but the workload was heavy. With spring coming and tourism picking up in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Burke welcomed Hal Jenkins’ request for his son Waylon to work for them. Waylon, retiring early from the Navy, knew the island and the lighthouse, having grown up nearby. Burke also knew Waylon well since they’d grown up together. He’d always been older, and she wondered how he’d see her now.

Waylon had been away from Edisto Island for over twelve years now, traveling around the world in the military, but it felt good to be home. He’d hated learning Lloyd Deveaux was gone, the warm-hearted Lighthouse Keeper he’d followed around as a boy. But he liked the idea of coming to stay at the lodge at Watch Island to help the Deveaux family with the inn, lighthouse, and nearly five-hundred acres of land the Lighthouse Station occupied. He knew Burke had picked up many of her father’s old tasks and he looked forward to seeing her again. He’d kept feelings for her clamped down for years but one look at her brought them surging back. How would he handle that with them working together?

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PRAISE FOR LIN STEPP AND HER RICH SOUTHERN NOVELS:

“This book feels just as tranquil as Edisto and has a wonderful, laid back flow, like beautiful ocean waves lapping up on the shore … you can’t help but fall in love with every facet of this novel.” – Christ F. JUST READS Review

“From the stunning backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry … this book was like going home.” – Kim Standridge Boykin, Bestselling Author of Palmetto Moon

“Each book showcases Lin Stepp’s natural gift as a novelist for originality and narrative driven storytelling.” – MIDWEST REVIEW

Tour Schedule
March 28th:
Novels Alive
Cover Lover Book Review
Lady Hawkeye
Rockin' Book Reviews 
April 1st:
Heidi Reads...
Pause for Tales
Bizwings Blog
Teatime and Books


About the Author


Lin Stepp is a native Tennessean, businesswoman and educator. A New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon best-selling international author, Lin has twenty published novels out now, including her twelve beloved Smoky Mountain novels, all set in different Tennessee and North Carolina locations, three Mountain Home books, a novella in one of Kensington’s Christmas anthologies, and four South Carolina coastal novels, including her three Edisto Trilogy books and her first release in the new Lighthouse Sisters series. Lin and her husband J.L. also write regional guidebooks, including a published Smoky Mountain hiking guide and a TN and a SC state parks guidebook, all filled with hundreds of color photos. Stepp’s latest 2022 releases are Eight at the Lake, set in Dandridge near the Smoky Mountains, and Light the Way, set at the SC coast. Writing and adventuring are her joys and more novels set in the Smokies and at the beach are on the way, as well as more colorful regional guidebooks. Lin’s title Claire At Edisto was the 2019 Best Book Award Winner in Fiction: Romance, sponsored by American Book Fest and her novel Welcome Back a finalist in the 2017 Selah Awards. Lin enjoys speaking for events, festivals, libraries, and book clubs. And she loves reading, hiking, exploring out of doors, and keeping up with her readers. Look for her pages on Facebook and Twitter and follow her monthly blog and newsletter, too, that you will find on her website at: www.linstepp.com


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We're launching the Book Tour for BLADE OF ASH by C.F.E. Black

We're launching the Book Tour for BLADE OF ASH by C.F.E. Black


On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Author Interview

What inspired you to write Blade of Ash?

A bouquet of things came together to inspire this series. First, a line from a TV show sparked my idea for the characters (yep, that’s how a writer’s brain works). If you’re curious which TV show, it was a line from Endeavour. British TV is superior, don’t you agree?

Second, I had just finished reading a rich fantasy with incredible characters and a wicked forest. I wanted to dive into writing fantasy with an evil “place” as one of the villains. I was nearly killed in the Grand Canyon, so, naturally, the villainous place in my story is a canyon.

And finally, the magic system blossomed out of a desire to portray biblical truth as having real power. All of that combined to inspire me to write the Scepter and Crown series.

What do you love the most about this story?

The romance! Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope, and I also literally *yearn* for there to be more clean fantasy romance books in the world. So I wrote one.

What challenged you about writing it?

Definitely the magic system. Magic systems are so hard to craft well, especially when trying to do so in a God-glorifying way. I knew I wanted to portray the power of God’s truths, but when dealing with the concept of truth and lies, one has to be very careful! I prayed a lot and had lots of feedback, both from Christian and secular sources. I wanted the book to be enjoyable for both audiences, not making the secular readers feel excluded but not compromising on the biblical foundation either.

Which character do you most relate to and why?


Aly, for sure! I wrote a lot of my insecurities into her—the universal insecurity of “imposter syndrome” and the worry about being “desirable.” But she’s also her own character with her own personality and goals. She’s a go-getter, like me, and she keeps her heart sort of closed off (prequel readers will understand this side of her more).

What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?

I hope that readers will be reminded of the importance of truth and the fact that we are at war with the lies all around us. I want this book to strike a chord with the reader’s heart, helping her consider what lies she might have believed and how best to combat them. We are all victims of lies, and we must fight against them with our only weapon, the truth!

What do you enjoy doing when you're not writing?

I’m a full-time mama to two adopted little boys (3 and 3 months) and they are my delight. I also teach high school Spanish part-time at a local homeschool co-op. When there is a moment left over (which, let’s face it, there really isn’t), I love to run, bake, and dance in the kitchen.

Blade of Ash
(Scepter and Crown #1)
By C.F.E. Black
Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Hardcover & ebook, 363 Pages
January 25, 2022 by Hillcity Press

The only way to beat death is to chase it. 
 
Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king. Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening. For reasons they don't fully understand, a powerful enemy twisted by dark magic wants them both dead. 
 
When Red is cursed, his life entwines with Aly’s in ways neither of them expected. Together, they chase after a cure that will heal the king and restore her magic, but the closer they get to a cure, the nearer they step toward death, for the path to the cure is as dangerous as the curse itself. 
 
Blade of Ash is the first in a new, epic YA fantasy series perfect for fans of clean enemies-to-lovers romance packed full of royal intrigue, legends, and plenty of ballgowns. If you like female bodyguards and forced proximity with life-and-death stakes, check out Blade of Ash.

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March 21st:
Inside the Wong Mind
Hallie Reads
March 22nd:
Bookworm Lisa 
@thechronicfangirl
March 23rd:
Library Lady's Kid Lit
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog
Sadie's Spotlight
March 24th:
Paper Ink & Lizard
Books Blog
Lady Hawkeye
March 25th:
Teatime and Books
Wishful Endings
Andi's Young Adult Books
Rockin' Book Reviews 

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Shield of Shadow
(Scepter and Crown #0.5)
By C.F.E. Black
Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
E-book, 141 Pages
November 2021 by Hillcity Press

Alyana Barron is tired of living a secluded life apart from society, hiding her magic from watching eyes. When a nobleman offers Aly the chance to train as a Master Sorcerer, secrets hidden in her past will come to light and she'll have to fight to keep her safety and guard her heart.

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About the Author


C. F. E. Black loves to get swept away in books, both reading and writing them. When she’s not writing or chasing her son, she’s teaching high schoolers and trying her best to be a light in their lives. She lives in beautiful north Alabama with her superhero husband, sons, and fur-family. Connect with her and find free stories at www.cfeblack.com.


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We're launching the Book Tour for A STOLEN HEART by Clarissa Kae

We're launching the Book Tour for A STOLEN HEART by Clarissa Kae


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Note from the Author

My daughter’s young life has been plagued by medical illnesses, one of which is a terrifying heart condition. She would be well within reason to excuse herself from life, but like our heroine Rosalyn Devereaux, she fights—for herself and for others. This has and is the heart and soul of A Stolen Heart, a woman who looks beyond herself and her weakness to benefit others.

—Clarissa

A Stolen Heart
(Victorian Retellings #3)
By Clarissa Kae
Historical Romance, Fairy Tale
Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 264 Pages
January 29, 2022 by Carpe Vitam Press

A Victorian twist on Robin Hood.

The Earl of Rochelle, Nikolas Whitworth, is handsome, charming. And a traitor.

He can outwit and outcon any Englishman—and any Englishwoman. When his debts are called in a savior appears, the criminal mastermind known only as the Tailor.

Nikolas is bought and sold, his future no longer his. But when a beguiling thief picks his pocket, Rosalyn Devereaux steals more than his coin. Orphaned as a child, Rosalyn trusts no one. She picks the pockets of lords and ladies alike, donating her spoils to the poor. The Tailor notices her skills and demands Rosalyn enlist in his cause.

With every moment beside Rosalyn, Nikolas changes from a life of lies to a man with a conviction. She occupies his every thought but can Nikolas outcon the Tailor and secure Rosalyn’s heart before the Tailor steals his love?

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Books Less Travelled
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Clarissa Kae is a preeminent voice whose professional career began as a freelance editor in 2007. She's the former president of her local California Writers Club after spending several years as the Critique Director.

Since her first novel, she's explored different writing genres and created a loyal group of fans who eagerly await her upcoming release. With numerous awards to her name, Clarissa continues to honor the role of storyteller.

Aside from the writing community, she and her daughters founded Kind Girls Make Strong Women to help undervalued nonprofit organizations—from reuniting children with families to giving Junior Olympic athletes their shot at success.

She lives in the agricultural belly of California with her family and farm of horses, chickens, dogs and kittens aplenty.

 
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Explore the ancient city of Petra... in celebration of the release of RELENTLESS REBELS by Sharon René

Explore the ancient city of Petra... in celebration of the release of RELENTLESS REBELS by Sharon René


On Tour with Prism Book Tours

We're celebrating the release of the second book in the Divine Destiny Chronicles, Relentless Rebels! Today, we explore the ancient city of Petra as a setting in Relentless Rebels. If you missed author Sharon René's Top 10 list, you can read that HERE. She also shared major themes from Hesitant Heroes and Relentless Rebels HERE. Plus, there's an awesome two book giveaway to enter below. Enjoy!

Relentless Rebels
(Divine Destiny Chronicles #2)
By Sharon René
Young Adult, Christian, Dystopian
Paperback & ebook, 315 Pages
March 8, 2022 by Anaiah Press

After rescuing their kidnapped friends and stopping the government from assassinating Councilor Sierra Stone, Jordan and Team Seven thought the fight was over, but the real battle is just beginning. Sierra must now try to regain her role in the Global Collective Council while also convincing them that River Wallis, co-chair of the Council, tried to kill her. But her success could very well lead to a civil war.

The Council will do everything in their power to stop Sierra, including killing her allies. Barely surviving an attack on their mountain hideaway, Jordan and Team Seven’s lives are on the line. Again. But Team Seven won’t give up that easily, and they set out to rally support for their cause. Unfortunately for Team Seven, they’re caught in the middle as the world takes sides.

Amidst attacks, lies, betrayals, and devastating losses, Jordan’s faith is shaken, and she struggles with her hatred for River Wallis. She knows that judgment belongs to God, but when she finally comes face to face with River, Jordan must rely on her faltering faith to choose wisely—give in to her need for vengeance, or give it up for God to decide.

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Visit the Ancient City of Petra in Relentless Rebels

In Relentless Rebels Team Seven travels to the ancient city of Petra. I’d love to tell you a little about this fascinating city and why I chose to put it in Relentless Rebels.

Petra dates back to the 4th century B.C. It is a part of Jordan and about 150 miles south of Jerusalem. It’s surrounded by deserts and mountains. Petra is called the Rose City because of the color of its stone.

Petra was originally established as a trading post by an Arab Bedouin tribe, but many cultures lived in Petra through the centuries. Each culture left its mark on the city. Petra boasts large ornate tombs made by pagans and Christian churches built by the Byzantines. The Romans built the Petra Roman Road with ornate gates marking the entry to the city. By the 8th Century A.D. Petra had been largely abandoned.

In 1812, the city was discovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. He wrote about the ruins of the great city and the western world got interested. Archaeologists and scholars started excavating and surveying Petra. In the early 2000s the site was named one of the “Seven New Wonders of the World” which started waves of tourism.

What role does Petra play in Relentless Rebels?

Petra is the headquarters for Marah, the covert organization helping Councilor Stone fight the corrupt government.

I chose Petra because I wanted a spot in the middle east near Israel since many of the Marah members are Israelis. I also wanted a place that was mysterious and beautiful. Petra fit the bill. Buildings are actually carved into the rose colored mountainous stones. The contrast of ancient beauty combined with the high tech Marah headquarters brings a uniqueness to Relentless Rebels. It also provides beautiful, romantic places for Jordan and her boyfriend, Matthew, to explore.

I hope you will come visit Petra with me and Team Seven through the pages of Relentless Rebels!

Other Books in the Series

Hesitant Heroes
(Divine Destiny #1)
By Sharon René
Young Adult, Christian, Dystopian
Paperback & ebook, 336 Pages
September 7, 2021 by Anaiah Press

In a future where the planet is ruled by the powerful Global Collective Council, and religion is outlawed, Jordan Scott is chosen to attend Global Collective University because of her phenomenal computer skills. Shy and insecure, she has difficulty fitting in with the intelligent, worldly teens at GCU. She joins a secret Bible study and meets Matthew Thomas, a good-looking jock with a big heart. Jordan’s relationship with Matthew grows deeper, and she even manages to bond with her cranky roommate while growing closer to her fellow teammates. 
 
When Christian students mysteriously start disappearing from campus, Jordan stumbles upon the shocking truth—these students are pawns in a government plot, and she’s next on their list. Suddenly, she’s forced into a leadership position as she and her teammates journey from the European Alps to the jungles of Venezuela in a race to save the missing students and stop a political assassination. Fighting fears that have haunted her for years, Jordan battles with the strongest political force on the planet. She believes God placed her at GCU for “such a time as this.” Jordan will have to rely on her faith and friends to save the missing students and foil the evil government.

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About the Author


Sharon René loves to write young adult and children’s fiction. Her young adult dystopian trilogy has been acquired by Anaiah Press and the first book, Hesitant Heroes, released September 7, 2021. Hesitant Heroes is an exciting blend of danger, drama and a little romance.

The next book, Relentless Rebels, released March 8, 2022. It continues Team Seven’s exciting adventures. Defying Destiny, the prequel, is the last book in the trilogy.

Her first book, A Mixed Bag of God’s Grace, was published in 2018 by TouchPoint Press. This is a book of short stories and devotions for elementary aged children.

Sharon René grew up in Louisiana and now lives in Tennessee with one very spoiled cat.


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Learn about the major themes in Sharon René's books HESITANT HEROES and RELENTLESS REBELS

Learn about the major themes in Sharon René's books HESITANT HEROES and RELENTLESS REBELS


On Tour with Prism Book Tours

We're celebrating the release of the second book in the Divine Destiny Chronicles, Relentless Rebels! Today, author Sharon René shares the major themes from Hesitant Heroes and Relentless Rebels. If you missed her Top 10 list, you can read that HERE. Next, we explore the ancient city of Petra as a setting in Relentless Rebels. Plus, there's an awesome two book giveaway to enter below. Enjoy!

Relentless Rebels
(Divine Destiny Chronicles #2)
By Sharon René
Young Adult, Christian, Dystopian
Paperback & ebook, 315 Pages
March 8, 2022 by Anaiah Press

After rescuing their kidnapped friends and stopping the government from assassinating Councilor Sierra Stone, Jordan and Team Seven thought the fight was over, but the real battle is just beginning. Sierra must now try to regain her role in the Global Collective Council while also convincing them that River Wallis, co-chair of the Council, tried to kill her. But her success could very well lead to a civil war.

The Council will do everything in their power to stop Sierra, including killing her allies. Barely surviving an attack on their mountain hideaway, Jordan and Team Seven’s lives are on the line. Again. But Team Seven won’t give up that easily, and they set out to rally support for their cause. Unfortunately for Team Seven, they’re caught in the middle as the world takes sides.

Amidst attacks, lies, betrayals, and devastating losses, Jordan’s faith is shaken, and she struggles with her hatred for River Wallis. She knows that judgment belongs to God, but when she finally comes face to face with River, Jordan must rely on her faltering faith to choose wisely—give in to her need for vengeance, or give it up for God to decide.

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What are the major themes of Hesitant Heroes and Relentless Rebels?

The majority of stories and novels have some type of theme running through their pages. It may not be a deep, philosophical theme but there is a reason the author wrote this story. Something the author needed to share with the readers.

There is a definite theme in both Hestiant Heroes and the sequel Relentless Rebels. I’d like to share that with you.

The biblical story of Queen Esther is the major theme of Hesitant Heroes. I’ve always loved this story and the verse that reads “for such a time as this.” I kept this theme in mind as I wrote Hesitant Heroes. The main character, Jordan Scott, also loves the story of Esther. As she and Team Seven find themselves in the middle of political chaos Jordan realizes that God is using her and her friends “for such a time as this.”

I hope that the reader will understand that God wants to use all of us for His glory. He has placed each one of us in a special place for such a time as this.

Teamwork is the secondary theme in Hesitant Heroes. Team Seven is composed of high school students from around the planet. Each one has certain skills and talents. For example, Jordan is a computer whiz, Matthew is a top athlete and Malese is a martial arts champ. As the book develops and the team must rescue kidnapped students and stop an assassination everyone’s skills are valuable. The mission could not be accomplished by one or two people. It takes a team with unique God given talents.

Relentless Rebels continues both of these themes, but new themes emerge. As the conflict and sorrow deepen Jordan has a crisis of faith. She’s always been close to God but suddenly she feels like He’s abandoned her. Why is God allowing Team Seven to experience trauma and loss?

Hasn’t everyone asked this question? Who hasn’t struggled with their faith?

Jordan must also deal with a desire for revenge against their enemy, River Wallis. She knows vengeance belongs to God and her desire for revenge is wrong, but she can’t stop her hatred for River.

The over arching theme of Relentless Rebels is probably the oldest theme in the book. Good vs. evil. Jordan and Team Seven represent the good and River Wallis is pure evil.

Think about almost every dramatic movie you’ve seen or book you’ve read – they can all be drilled down to good vs. evil.

In Relentless Rebels the contrast between good and evil is very clear and leads to the ultimate show down at an old Bavarian castle. Jordan faces River and the stakes are high.

Will Jordan forget her Christianity and give in to her desire for revenge or will she cower like a little girl and let River continue to rule the world?

Grab a copy of Relentless Rebels and find out.

Other Books in the Series

Hesitant Heroes
(Divine Destiny #1)
By Sharon René
Young Adult, Christian, Dystopian
Paperback & ebook, 336 Pages
September 7, 2021 by Anaiah Press

In a future where the planet is ruled by the powerful Global Collective Council, and religion is outlawed, Jordan Scott is chosen to attend Global Collective University because of her phenomenal computer skills. Shy and insecure, she has difficulty fitting in with the intelligent, worldly teens at GCU. She joins a secret Bible study and meets Matthew Thomas, a good-looking jock with a big heart. Jordan’s relationship with Matthew grows deeper, and she even manages to bond with her cranky roommate while growing closer to her fellow teammates. 
 
When Christian students mysteriously start disappearing from campus, Jordan stumbles upon the shocking truth—these students are pawns in a government plot, and she’s next on their list. Suddenly, she’s forced into a leadership position as she and her teammates journey from the European Alps to the jungles of Venezuela in a race to save the missing students and stop a political assassination. Fighting fears that have haunted her for years, Jordan battles with the strongest political force on the planet. She believes God placed her at GCU for “such a time as this.” Jordan will have to rely on her faith and friends to save the missing students and foil the evil government.

(Affiliate links included.)

About the Author


Sharon René loves to write young adult and children’s fiction. Her young adult dystopian trilogy has been acquired by Anaiah Press and the first book, Hesitant Heroes, released September 7, 2021. Hesitant Heroes is an exciting blend of danger, drama and a little romance.

The next book, Relentless Rebels, released March 8, 2022. It continues Team Seven’s exciting adventures. Defying Destiny, the prequel, is the last book in the trilogy.

Her first book, A Mixed Bag of God’s Grace, was published in 2018 by TouchPoint Press. This is a book of short stories and devotions for elementary aged children.

Sharon René grew up in Louisiana and now lives in Tennessee with one very spoiled cat.

 
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