Three friends have novels releasing this month. While I've read them all in pre-edited form (and they're all fabulous, of course), I can't wait to read the final product.
The Biloxi Series
Debut Novel by Jerri Lynn Ledford
Deep South Press 2011
He hadn’t protected them.
When Homicide Special Investigator Jack Roe’s daughter is
killed in an auto accident and his wife dies from a drug overdose, he abandons
a promising career as a Military Police Officer. If only he’d been there when
they needed him, he could have saved them both.
He didn’t protect her.
Six years later, Jack is in Biloxi, Mississippi to be close
to his sister and her daughter, Lisa. As long as he’s around, nothing can
happen to them. But then he’s called to the hospital in the middle of the night
and learns that Lisa has been abused by her mother’s boyfriend. Jack must
confront old wounds that never healed, and a burning anger that’s been buried
for far too long.
She can’t protect him.
The same night, a woman’s body turns up on the beach. A few
days later, so does another one. Jack must deal with his past and his present
while he and his partner, Kate Giveans, race to find a killer before another
woman dies. But Kate harbors a secret that just might get Jack killed.
Although this is Jerri's debut novel, she is no stranger to writing. She's got a zillion books out there on Google Analytics and SEO and all those technical aspects of working the internet, the kind that make my head spin.
I had the honor of working with Jerri these past months on Biloxi Sunrise. She's woven together a very engaging story melding plot and character with just the right blend. I highly recommend giving this novel a try.
Check out Jerri's website: http://www.jerriledford.com/
Also find her at: http://inkspirationalmessages.com/
Don't forget to *like* her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jerri-Lynn-Ledford/147815135313371
Note from Jerri:
I'm embarrassed to admit that there has been some kind of formatting glitch
with Biloxi Sunrise. At this time, there are numerous typos and errors in
the book. However, I'm working furiously to correct them and will re-upload the
book as soon as all of the corrections are made. These errors are entirely my
fault and were NOT introduced by the wonderful people that edited the
manuscript.
Click here to purchase Biloxi Sunrise through Amazon
Click here to purchase Biloxi Sunrise through Barnes and Noble
by Nicole Petrino-Salter
WinePress Publishing 2011
Breath of Life tells the story of embittered, wounded, and
divorced Michael Jamison who, after a prolonged period as the casual observer
of a lovely woman, discovers his attraction to her supersedes remaining a
stranger. With a smarting ego and nothing to lose, he figures out a
non-threatening way to introduce himself. He is overwhelmed with her pristine
beauty and is challenged to change everything about the way he’s lived his life
so far.
Breath of Life is Nicole's third release--she offered me the privilege of reading it several months ago. I love how she gets inside Michael Jamison's head and heart. She really makes him come alive. I enjoy thought-provoking, character-driven novels, and Nicole delivers that with Breath of Life.
Check out Nicole's excellent blog: http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/
Click here to purchase Breath of Life
by Shannon Taylor-Vannatter
Heartsong Presents 2011
Ad exec, Rayna Landers meets bull rider, Clay Warren at the
State Fair of Texas. While Rayna thinks she’s content solo, Clay longs for
marriage and family. Though poised to win his third world championship, his
ranch is in a slump. Clay convinces his publicist to hire her advertising firm
in a last-ditch effort to keep his employees and lasso her heart.
Soon the city girl is on the ride of her life, until the rodeo unearths buried memories from her past. Clay sees her through the trauma, but an injury and his stubborn determination to get back in the hypothetical saddle threatens their budding relationship. Can they rely on God to find their common ground or will they draw a line in the rodeo dust that neither will cross?
Soon the city girl is on the ride of her life, until the rodeo unearths buried memories from her past. Clay sees her through the trauma, but an injury and his stubborn determination to get back in the hypothetical saddle threatens their budding relationship. Can they rely on God to find their common ground or will they draw a line in the rodeo dust that neither will cross?
Rodeo Dust is Shannon's fourth novel released through Heartsong Presents, and the first of a second series. I had the honor of critiquing this book as well. Her male lead Clay Warren, who has a unique and fascinating rodeo job, is definitely a hero to root for. If you love romance, you have to read Shannon's books.
Find Shannon on her website: http://shannonvannatter.com/
at her Inkslinger blog: http://shannonvannatter.com/blog/
at Inkspirational Messages: http://inkspirationalmessages.com/
and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannontaylorvannatter
Sweet friend. Thank you for the shout-out. Honored to be among the other authors on this page and even considered by you. You're a gem, Bren. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo glad to include you, Nicole. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than encouraging friends.
ReplyDeleteI've read everything Shannon has published. She's my idol.
ReplyDeleteIllene Stewart