Each month, FaithBooks features an individual author in a solo email. This gives you a chance to get to know them a little better, and helps us cover some of the operating costs of the service! Authors must apply and be selected, with great reviews, high quality books, and... a bit of a backlist you can binge through!

We're pleased to introduce the Featured Author for July -- Hannah Hood Lucero!

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Hey y'all! I'm Hannah Hood Lucero and I write faith filled fiction with a sprinkling of southern snark. My niche is military romantic suspense with gritty characters and strong faith arcs. I don't shy away from hard topics like drug and human trafficking, PTSD and substance dependency, and the sanctity of human life.

July is my favorite month, and Independence Day my favorite holiday! I grew up in a very patriotic family with the utmost respect for military service members. My own desire to serve my country resulted in a five year enlistment as an Army medic. I've been blessed to find connections to service members and veterans from every branch (including the Coast Guard!). Their experiences and expertise are woven into my stories, giving them authenticity and the perfect dusting of technical details.

My four book series, Sons of Vigilance, showcases the Flynn brothers and the feisty women who steal their hearts as they face treacherous foes and obstacles along the way. You can read it on Kindle or Kindle Unlimited, or get the paperbacks!

I'm so excited to announce my first female main character in uniform! The Glory of Light will be released on November 10th for the Marine Corps birthday. My social media cover reveal is set for the 4th of July, but here is a sneak peak just for Faithbooks!

 About the book:

He’s had everything handed to him. She built her life from nothing.

From growing up on the treacherous streets of New Orleans to being captured by terrorists in Syria, there’s not much Iris Sullivan hasn’t faced in her twenty-six years. When a mysterious operative asks for her help countering a growing threat on the home front, Iris heads to unfamiliar circles in the all-too-familiar city that shattered her carefree childhood and built her unconquerable spirit.

Barrett Jones was the life of the party until news of his twin brother’s death upended his picture-perfect life. Junior year at Tulane and an intriguing new classmate offer a distraction from his grief until Barrett discovers his own connection to the scandals and secrets surrounding Jonny’s death. Can he unravel the web of lies that destroyed his brother before it ensnares the woman he loves as well?

Will the darkness of the past destroy Iris and Barrett’s future, or will they breach their differences and fight together for the light of truth that can set them free?

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As a special thank you to the Faithbooks community, I am hosting a giveaway! New subscribers to my newsletter between July 1-12 will automatically be entered into the drawing for a set of all four Sons of Vigilance novels, signed and littered with swag. If you are already a subscriber, leave a message on my website that says "Faithbooks" and I'll add you to the drawing.

Visit hannahhoodlucero.com to get in on the action! And don't forget to download the free original song on my website while you're there. Find me on Facebook and Instagram (links on the website).

Thanks y'all!

Hannah