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We are excited to showcase the cover reveal for author Teresa Jones's book, Rebecca's Resistance . Teresa recently signed her first contract with new historical romance publishing house, Parchment & Plume !     Blurb: Every year Bella Plantation comes alive with the Christmas season as the prominent Bellafield family hosts their annual holiday parties. The only thing more famous than the parties at Bella Plantation is the marriages that are arranged during the parties, as well as the one marriage that has never been arranged.   Rebecca Bellafield has been introduced to the finest men that South Carolina can offer and still she has resisted each suitor. Her mother wants a marriage based on name and money, while she is looking for someone to share her life with.   When her mother announces that this year their approach to suitors will be different, Rebecca is sure that the holiday season is going to miserable that is until she gets caught in the eyes of a green

The Realm: Secrets Unlocked (Book 1 of the Realm Series) Series Description Do angels and demons really exist? Between the ever thinning veil of mortality and spirit world the battle of good vs. evil rages on. Meet Celeste Day, a beautiful college hopeful who may look like your average girl next door - but in her cozy New England town she’s been harboring a lifelong gift and deep secret that is about to be exposed. Being raised in a church going family where image is everything, her whole world is about to be turned upside down overnight as Celeste decides to take the summer off to "fix herself". When the good looking and mysterious “Ezra” moves to town things only get more complicated as Celeste is confronted by secrets from her past, unexplained phenomenon and dark paranormal forces beyond her control. Saving her reputation and proving her sanity is the least of her worries when she quickly learns she is a part of something much bigger than she could have eve

  Tour Schedule Rocky Road It was supposed to be a girls’ weekend in scenic St. George, Utah that would include shopping, trying out the local cuisine, and participating in a breast cancer fundraiser. The fact that one of the organizers of the fundraising event, a local doctor, disappeared two months ago was not supposed to be Sadie’s problem. In fact, she refuses to participate in the grassroots investigation her friend Caro, and Caro’s cousin, Tess, have put together prior to her arrival. But then she meets the ex-wife of the missing doctor. How could she not ask a few questions . . . that lead to a few more questions . . . that lead to a small town and yet even more questions. Before she knows it, Sadie is in the middle of yet another murder investigation and trying to piece together a convoluted trail of good intentions, hidden motivations, and philanthropy turned big business. Amazon * Barnes & Noble   My Review: I have read all of the books in Josi Kilpack

Title: Blackmoore Author: Julianne Donaldson Page Count: 276 Genre: Regency Romance Book Brand: A Proper Romance  About Blackmoore Kate Worthington knows she can never have her heart’s desire and so believes she will never marry. But Kate’s meddlesome mother has other plans. Kate journeys to the stately manor of Blackmoore on the cliffs above the seashore, where she must face the truth and the man that has kept her heart captive. Set in northern England,  Blackmoore  is a Regency romance that tells the story of a young woman struggling to learn to follow her heart. With hints of Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters,  Blackmoore  is a page-turning tale of romance, intrigue and devotion. My Review: Blackmoore was an amazing book reminiscent of Jane Austen!  I loved Kate, she was so determined to be different than her mother and her sisters.  I admired her strength and her moral character.  Then there was Henry, *sigh*.  Henry and his sister Sylvia

  A Good-Lookin' Man by Marcia Lynn McClure (novella) However, in an instant—in less than a breath or the bat of an eyelid—the elusive pepper spray hiding somewhere in her purse was all but forgotten. For standing before her—right there before her, not three feet away—was the best-looking, most gorgeous, handsomest man she had ever seen in all her life! “No, seriously,” she thought out loud with lingering bewilderment at how perfectly stunning the man standing before her was, wearing a worn pair of Levi’s, dusty cowboy boots, and a short-sleeved, plaid-print, snap-up shirt that hung open, revealing a bronzed, perfectly sculpted torso that was simply a mass of muscles. She was so unsettled by the man’s appearance that she wasn’t sure whether she was whispering aloud to herself or her car. Either way, the man asked, “Beg your pardon, ma’am?” “Oh…oh, nothing,” Fairlee said as she began rummaging in her purse again. But the man’s presence and appearance had entirely rattled her.

  Rocky Road It was supposed to be a girls’ weekend in scenic St. George, Utah that would include shopping, trying out the local cuisine, and participating in a breast cancer fundraiser. The fact that one of the organizers of the fundraising event, a local doctor, disappeared two months ago was not supposed to be Sadie’s problem. In fact, she refuses to participate in the grassroots investigation her friend Caro, and Caro’s cousin, Tess, have put together prior to her arrival. But then she meets the ex-wife of the missing doctor. How could she not ask a few questions . . . that lead to a few more questions . . . that lead to a small town and yet even more questions. Before she knows it, Sadie is in the middle of yet another murder investigation and trying to piece together a convoluted trail of good intentions, hidden motivations, and philanthropy turned big business. Amazon * Barnes & Noble   Author Josi S. Kilpack Born and raised in Salt Lake City Utah, I met my hus

Welcome to Author Kelly Martin!  She is here today on Books Are Sanity to share about her newest release, Big is Beautiful!  Check out this gorgeous cover! I'm so excited to be here and talk about my new book bestselling book, BIG is BEAUTIFUL. Brittany has a big problem (pun intended). She's not the smallest girl in her class which wouldn't be so bad except for Kendra Moses-- beautifully wicked Kendra Moses-- who taunts her about it every day. For her part, Brittany just wants to be invisible. It's working out pretty good for her until her mom signs her up for math tutoring-- and that tutor turns out to be football hunk Matt Taylor. Yeah... I don't see any conflict here either ;) BIG is one of my favorite books. It was honestly the easiest I ever wrote. I never had a Kendra Moses (or a Matt Taylor for that matter), but I was always on the bigger side in high school. I love Brittany's wit and her attitude. I think a lot of people can relate to no

The three winners of Mist by Cheree Alsop: Rebecca O K Hashway Sherry S. Congratulations!  I will email you with your Smashwords coupon code for Mist.  If an email address was not provided you have 48 hours to contact me via email so I can award you your book!  Thanks for entering and Happy Reading!!!

Blurb: The Best Gifts Are Always Unexpected     Home for Christmas   by Jillian Hart    Christina Eberlee is desperate for the safe haven promised to her by the Montana man whose bridal ad she answered. Yet she can't forget the handsome marshal who helps her on the journey. Maybe venturing from her planned path could lead Christina to the home she was truly meant to find.  Snowflakes for Dry Creek   by Janet Tronstad   "Maybe  you  could marry her." Gabe Stone's niece and nephew long for a mother just like the mail-order bride Gabe's brother sent for and then abandoned. Yet in making the children's Christmas dreams come true, Gabe and Annabelle may discover the most precious gift of the holidays is love. My Review of Snowflakes for Dry Creek: I loved this simple yet heartwarming story of love and family during Christmas time.  Gabe was so sweet and kind; such a thoughtful and good person.  Annabelle was the mail order bride for her brother, and wh

Blurb: He was searching for hope in a world that had offered him everything. She had the answer...but had lost her heart. How far is too far for love when you find yourself "Beyond Broken"? My Review: WOW!  Seriously, this book took me by surprise and is completely amazing!  This new adult novel was an excellent read!  Yes there was an edge, emotions, angst, drugs and some other things typical of the new adult genre.  But what makes Beyond Broken special and unique is the Christian theme throughout the book.  Is it pushy?  No way.  Is it too much?  Absolutely not!  It is beautifully intertwined into the healing and recovery process that Greyson is going through.  Sophia is a great guide and source of help as Greyson recovers from his addiction.  The love story makes me smile!  Why?  Because it isn't your typical love story.  Hard choices have to be made.  Sacrifices even.  And I loved that Kristin Vayden is bold in today's world and made the statement

Blurb: Skye Whitcomb is running from her troubles, and where better to run than Europe? Fresh out of college, she makes quick plans with her best friend Paige and hops on a plane. Of course, nothing ever goes as planned—at least not for her. First, Paige has to bail, and Skye’s left to travel alone. Then she meets sweet and sexy Asher Benedict in Paris, and sparks fly after a night together on the train to Rome. He’s all kinds of perfect for her, but the timing couldn’t be worse since she was running from the altar when she left—so the last thing she wants right now is a relationship.  But Skye’s about to discover that no matter how far you run, love can find you anywhere. My Review: I've been reading J. Meyers' books forever and I have absolutely LOVED every one of them. I was really excited for the opportunity to read her first NA book, Anywhere! Anywhere is a story about Skye who goes backpack ing across Europe with her best friend Paige. The only problem is

  A Good-Lookin' Man by Marcia Lynn McClure  (novella)  However, in an instant—in less than a breath or the bat of an eyelid—the elusive pepper spray hiding somewhere in her purse was all but forgotten. For standing before her—right there before her, not three feet away—was the best-looking, most gorgeous, handsomest man she had ever seen in all her life! “No, seriously,” she thought out loud with lingering bewilderment at how perfectly stunning the man standing before her was, wearing a worn pair of Levi’s, dusty cowboy boots, and a short-sleeved, plaid-print, snap-up shirt that hung open, revealing a bronzed, perfectly sculpted torso that was simply a mass of muscles. She was so unsettled by the man’s appearance that she wasn’t sure whether she was whispering aloud to herself or her car. Either way, the man asked, “Beg your pardon, ma’am?” “Oh…oh, nothing,” Fairlee said as she began rummaging in her purse again. But the man’s presence and appearance had entirely rattled h

Blurb: Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Thinking she’ll be able to relax and enjoy her beloved English countryside while her sister snags the handsome heir of Edenbrooke, Marianne finds that even the best laid plans can go awry. From a terrifying run-in with a highwayman to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Marianne finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue to keep her mind racing. Will she be able to rein in her traitorous heart, or will a mysterious stranger sweep her off her feet? Fate had something other than a relaxing summer in mind when it sent Marianne to Edenbrooke. My Review: AMAZING!!!  I seriously and completely fell in love with this book and its characters.  I couldn't put it down, I had to stay up

BIG IS BEAUTIFUL: A LOVE STORY Can Brittany have the night of her life? Or is it all a lie? BLURB: The seven worst words ever spoken came out of Brittany Gregory's mom's mouth at breakfast, "I signed you up for math tutoring." Sure, she probably needs it (probably nothing, she'll fail without it), but the thought of having to stay in that school longer than she had to every day makes her sick. It's not the school's fault... just the few jerks inside. Brittany's tutor is none other than Matt Taylor, senior quarterback-- all around hottie. At first, she's shy around him because, hello, Matt Taylor! But as he shows more and more unexpected kindness toward her, Brittany softens around him. Unfortunately for Brittany, Matt's former girlfriend, the beautifully wicked Kendra Moses, has tormented Britt since eighth grade about her weight. In an unusual moment of brains, Kendra realizes Brittany's initials spell B.I.G.

Title:               The Not Even Once Club Author:          Wendy Watson Nelson Book Type:    Children’s Picture Book The Not Even Once Club The Not Even Once Club  is an adorable and appealing way to engage children in a story that will help them choose for themselves to keep the commandments and to never break them. Not even once. Children will meet Tyler, an energetic boy who is excited to make new friends in his Primary class. They have invited Tyler to join their special club, but first he has to pass the test and keep the club promise. With illustrations from bestselling illustrator Brandon Dorman,  The Not Even Once Club  is a fun and engaging way for parents to help teach their children the importance of keeping the commandments. Included in the back of the book are additional teaching helps for parents and leaders. My Review: I loved this children's book geared toward LDS children!  The pictures are beautiful and vibrant and the mess

I am so excited to be a part of this giveaway hop!  Up for giveaway today are THREE Smashwords coupons for Cheree Alsop's newest book in her Shadows Series, Mist!  Here is the blurb! Blurb: Mist takes us to the world of Shadows when the royal family is threatened by an assassin and a handmaiden puts her life on the line to protect them. Rya is then sent to tend the injured prisoner as soldiers search for the true source of the threat. Battling volatile mist, Sathen, and revelations about her past, Rya is pushed far beyond the limits of a normal Duskie. She finds strength and love where she least expects it, in a pair of light grey eyes and strong hands ready to catch her should she fall. Mist tests the limits of love and strength during a time when Lumini and all within the Shadow kingdoms are threatened by darkness far more sinister than any they have ever faced before. Entering is easy!  1.)  You  must be at least 13 years or older and be or become a GFC follow