On occasion I feature a new release, apart from my interviews with authors. Rather than giving the author's book away, I simply add commenters' names an extra time to existing drawings.
This week let's take a look at Lyn Cote's novel, Her Abundant Joy (Texas Star of Destiny series, Avon Inspire, June 2010).
A little about Lyn:
When Lyn Cote became a mother, she gave up teaching, and while raising a son and a daughter, she began working on her first novel. Long years of rejection followed. Finally in 1997, Lyn got "the call." Her first book, Never Alone, was chosen by Steeple Hill for the new Love Inspired romance line. Since then, Lyn has had over twenty-five novels published.
In 2006 Lyn's book, Chloe, was a finalist for the RITA, one of the highest awards in the romance genre. Lyn's brand "Strong Women, Brave Stories," always includes three elements: a strong heroine who is a passionate participant in her times, authentic historical detail, and a multicultural cast of characters.
Lyn also features stories of strong women both from real life and true to life fiction on her blog http://strongwomenbravestories.blogspot.com Lyn also can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads. Drop by and "friend or follow" her. Now living her dream of writing books at her lake cottage in northern Wisconsin, Lyn hopes her books show the power of divine as well as human love.
About the book:
In 1846, young widow Mariel Wolfe survived the grueling voyage from Germany to start a new life in the "promised" land of Texas. Forced by circumstances to become a servant, Mariel is now determined to quit a harsh master. But how can a single woman face the frontier on her own?
Texas Ranger Carson Quinn is responsible for leading her party of German immigrants safely through dangerous Comanche-held territory. As he watches Mariel hold her head high in spite of everything, he will stop at nothing to protect her.
But war is brewing: Mexico will not accept the U.S. annexation of the young Texas Republic without a fight. Honor bound to fight for Texas, Carson's deepest longing is to lay down his rifle. As Mariel and Carson fall deeply in love, could her painful past or this new war destroy all their hopes? Will the tide of history sweep them far from peace, far from a life together?
The book is available for purchase online via the following buttons:
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Leave a comment for Lyn, below, to be added an additional time to the drawing on Saturday, June 19. Leave your email address (in case you win) like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.
Annoying legal disclaimer: drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer HERE.
17 comments:
It's a pleasure to meet you Lyn. Your book, "Her Abundant Joy" sounds so good, I can't wait to read it. Winning a copy would be even better!
Thank both of you for such a wonderful interview.
Blessings,
Beverly
bgrider2[at]cox[dot]net
Hi Lyn. "Her Abundant Joy" sounds like a wonderful read. I enjoy stories of strong women. I love the cover art too! Would love to win a copy. Thank you for the opportunity.
Smiles,
Cindy W.
countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com
This sounds like a great story! Can't wait to read it!
Randi
wpd_2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Just a reminder, Kameko and Cindy, that we're only featuring Lyn's book, not doing a give-away this time around. If you read the post, you'll see I do that on occasion. But your comments for Lyn will give you an additional entry in another drawing. Maybe one of you fine ladies will win an upcoming drawing!
Thanks for telling us about this one. It looks good!
seizethebookblog(at)gmail(dot)com
would love to read this fabulous novel...thanks for the chance :)
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
would love to win this. Thanx for hosting, Please enter me.
estherym[at]yahoo[dot]com
Please sign me up I really like Lyn's books.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
I discovered Lyn's books last year and have enjoyed all that I've read so far. I look forward to reading this series and appreciate the post.
cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net
I think this is such a beautiful book and I would love to be entered, thanks!
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I have read several reviews of "Her Abundant Joy" and have already added to my wish list. I know I will love your book.
misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com
This story appeals to me because of the time period in history. I sense lots of intrigue and it is the kind of story I can't put down!
I would be very pleased to read any of your books. I'll make the opportunity to do so.
Would love to read and win this book.
~Steph
soklad@hotmail.com
Oooh, love to win this book!
Ann
Ann_Lee_Miller@msn.com
I enjoyed the interview and would love to read this book, please add my name to the giveaway. Thank you!
Blessings,
Sandee61
Muzzley56[at]aol[dot]com
I have loved Lyn's books every since her first one came out. In fact her first one is probably still on my shelf. Until this year I wasn't sharing my books with others. But now I am passing them around for others to learn of the best authors. God Bless.
jrs362(at)hotmail(dot)com
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