What do a widow, unicorn and Earl have in common?
Jun 09, 2023 12:01 pm
What do a widow, unicorn, and Earl have in common? They are characters in this week's book features.
But before we get to those, here's an update from me!
It's been a summer packed full so far. I was a VBS Crew leader this week and hung out with 16-18 6th and 5th graders over four nights! We had so much fun and had great conversations about Jesus being our Sovereign King! I also committed to joining those 6th-grade girls as they head to youth group in July. I've led some of them as children's ministry director, and now I am praying over our relationship as we transition to being friends in this new phase of discipleship/mentorship.
Pouring into others is such an important part of walking with Christ. It makes me think of the relationships between Albert and Rebecca and Albert and Henry as Albert walked beside them and showed and told them about the love of Christ. His willingness to be obedient to God's command to make disciples changed their lives and I pray that we would be obedient and faithful to that as well!
Now, let's get on to those book features, which I've already added to my reading list!
GUEST AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
Regency Romance
When Anna returns to the London Season, she does so hoping to avoid Ambrose, the man who broke her heart. But he’s become one of London’s most sought after bachelors, and he’s everywhere. As she slowly learns to trust, and Ambrose proves himself worthy, the two navigate the London Season and the machinations of one Lord Featherstone, the famed matchmaker of all men.
Enjoy this first novella in a new series, A Gentleman’s Match.
Christian Historical Fiction
He needs absolution. She needs escape. They never expect to find each other.
Pirate captain Christophe Roux has a duty to perform: take the Moon King’s treasure back to France at the behest of the woman he loves. After he fulfills his promise, he plans to return to his life of thievery and never fall in love again. With enemies aboard his ship and a splintered crew plotting to overthrow him, the last thing he needs is a woman stowing away.
Jane Whitecliffe desires only to serve God. Driven to the sea by the threat of an unwanted marriage, she vows to become a nun in Barbados. But when her ship is attacked by a band of pirates, she’s thrown into a world of danger she never imagined. Relying on the protection of the rough yet generous captain, Jane soon finds her defenses crumbling.
Can two people as different as night from day overcome the obstacles between them, or will their enemies rip their unlikely bond apart?
The Earl's Hideaway, No Ladies Allowed
Victorian Romance
Accidentally sharing a secluded cottage shouldn't be a problem for an earl and a governess . . . especially if no one ever finds out.
If there is one woman Samson Rutherford, Earl of Riverton, can’t abide, it is his meddling sister. He has spent his whole life being a pawn in her plans and tricks, but when one of her schemes leaves him embarrassed in front of an old friend, he has finally had enough. He cannot beat her at her games, or even say no to her, his only option to save his sanity and pride is to run away--and fortunately, his solicitor knows just the place…
Catherine Wallace wasn’t born to be a governess, but with her family’s fall from grace, she has become one. A good one. However, when the chance arises to stay at her uncle’s home so she can care for his horticulture project while he is absent, she jumps at the chance. Leaving her position, she plans to gather her sisters together so they can be a family again--even if it is only for a little while.
But the last thing Catherine expected to find upon her arrival was her childhood friend. Samson has sequestered himself at the cottage and claims to have been invited to watch over her uncle’s business while he is away. However, Catherine insists that’s what she’s been asked to do. The quiet retreat is what they both need, but they cannot stay there together...
Not unless they can manage the horticulture project together and somehow keep their living conditions secret, that is. Because the last thing Catherine wants is for Samson to be forced into marriage like he has been forced into everything else since childhood.
Luckily for Samson, that happens to be a risk he is willing to take.
These books look so fun, and I can't wait to dive into them on my kindle app!
That's all from me this week! I'll see you back here June 23rd with an exciting update about my latest project (HINT: Bedford Series related!!!)
Plus, be on the lookout on my socials for a major sale on the print version of Pursuing Rebecca Bedford as I celebrate my birthday this month!
Love,
Audrey
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1
