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CBC Interview!

23 Thursday Apr 2020

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I wrote earlier about a CBC (Canadian news) interview that was done, and a print story of the experience came out, as well as on TV!

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Buggies and barn scenes: Alberta writer explains allure of Amish romance novels

So, if you’d like to check out the story, it’s there!

If you want to watch the 2 minute video, it’s right here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VrKz9Z8eII

And speaking of Amish romance, have you picked up my newest release?

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In stores now!

(All the buy links can be found here on Kensington Books page.)

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For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart . . .

Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length . . .

Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t  deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together . . .

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Don’t Miss Out on All That Amish!

13 Monday Apr 2020

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Patricia Davids and I have something in common–we both write Amish romance for more than one publisher/publishing line! If you’re an Amish fan though Love Inspired, I’m sure you’ve heard of Patricia Davids–she’s forty books deep, and an absolute legend.

This spring/summer, we both have Amish books coming out in two different publishing lines, and you don’t want to miss out. Our books are sweet, inspirational, and filled with all that deep Amish character that you’ve been longing for.

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Pat Davids's coverComing May 26,2020
Published by HQN

Sarah Yoder has always dreamed of having a family of her own. But with no eligible prospects, she’s beginning to worry—until the Raber brothers return to Cedar Grove. Sarah and Isaac Raber walked out together the summer they were sixteen, so perhaps he’s the one. If only she had a little help catching his eye…

Levi Raber has no interest in marriage. When his mother reveals her plans to deed the family farm to the first son who marries, Levi has a plan to ensure that it isn’t him: a pretend courtship with Sarah to nudge his competitive brother in her direction. Then Levi can leave town to train racehorses—just as he wanted. So why does Sarah—with her vision of a peaceful, happy life on the land—make his heart gallop? Perhaps the answer lies in the promise of how sweetly surprising love can be.

 

amish teacherReleased March 2020
Published by Love Inspired

The teacher next door could be the mother they need…

Will she return to her old life…or risk everything to build a new one?

Taking a schoolteacher position in another district is just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needs. And with her new neighbor, blacksmith Willis Gingrich, struggling to raise his three orphaned siblings, Eva is determined to help them heal. But when her relatives insist she come home, Eva must choose between the life she left…and the one she’s growing to love.

 

And I have two Amish books through two different publishers!

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Thursday's Bride MM

Released April 2020
Published by Kensington Books

For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart . . .

Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length . . .

Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together . . .

 

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Coming June 2020
Published by Love Inspired

They need her help. She needs them…

An Amish bachelor. A motherless child.

Can she turn them into a real family?

Schoolteacher Patience Flaud longs for a family of her own—but knows it can never happen. At least she can help Amish bachelor Thomas Wiebe with his small Englisher daughter. As she settles the child into Amish life, Patience begins falling for the bewildered new father and his heartbroken little girl. But is love enough to make them a permanent family?

 

If you love Amish romance, you can find both Patricia Davids and I published by more than one publishing line. Patricia Davids writes for Love Inspired, HQN and Kensington Books, and I write Amish romance for Love Inspired and Kensington Books (as well as contemporary romance through Harlequin Heartwarming).

So, if you already love our books from one publisher, why not try our other books, too? You won’t be disappointed!

 

 

Just… thankful

06 Monday Apr 2020

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A lot of things are out of control for us these days. I don’t have to get into details, do I? We’re all in the same boat! And it can feel overwhelming, and scary, and like it’s just going to last so long…

But there is a strange blessing that comes with uncertain times–our perspectives change! The things that topped our priorities a couple of months ago are off the radar. We’re all being forced to slow down–no choice there. And I don’t know about you, but I’ve started being thankful for more elemental things.

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I’m thankful for sunny days, and for groceries that stretch, for that extra bottle of cleaner I didn’t know was under the counter. I’m thankful for a husband I’m happy to be locked up with all weekend, and for that extra inch our son seemed to grow over night… I’m thankful for a good book that gives me a break, for video chat that lets me see my friends’ faces, and for the little gestures that show my husband still loves me heart and soul. I’m thankful for this home–that might not be fancy, but it’s ours, and it’s clean, and it’s safe.

We’re slowing down… and in the enforced simplicity, I’m seeing the blessings all around. We still have so much!

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In stores now!

(All the buy links can be found here on Kensington Books page.)

Thursday's Bride MM

 

For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart . . .

Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length . . .

Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t  deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together . . .

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It’s Here!

02 Thursday Apr 2020

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March 31 was the official release of THURSDAY’S BRIDE, and I’m so thrilled to have this book out in the world!

THURSDAY’S BRIDE is the sequel to THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER, and it’s the story of Rosmanda, a woman with a secret that just won’t stay hidden. Levi is her late husband’s brother, and he’s the reason she’s a widow. Rosmanda’s the reason Levi is outcast… but there’s still a farm to run, and the attraction that always sparked between them is still there.

I do hope you’ll pick up a copy, either online, or on your next trip to Walmart or Target!

Thursday's Bride MM

For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart.

Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length.

Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together.

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Kensington Books has a page of links to every retailer, including e-versions, and you can find that HERE.

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Amazon

Hudson Booksellers

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I do hope you’ll pick up a copy! ❤

Boxes of books!

30 Monday Mar 2020

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For those of you who know and love me, you know what this means! My author copies have arrived for my two upcoming releases, and that means I’m going to be doing giveaways!

Because that’s what these are for… 😉

Releasing TOMORROW, March 31, 2020, Thursday’s Bride is the sequel to The Bishop’s Daughter. It’s an Amish romance that has:

  • twin baby girls
  • a heroine with a secret that just won’t stay buried
  • a hero in love with late brother’s wife
  • a community that wants to help… at least they try!
  • all the emotional depth and heart-wringing romance you long for

 

Releasing June 2020, The Nanny’s Amish Family is the first book in my Redemption’s Amish Legacies miniseries! It has:

  • a little English girl meeting her Amish family for the first time
  • an overwhelmed father who needs help now
  • an Amish school teacher who just can’t turn her heart off when it comes to a child who needs her…
  • all the Amish wisdom and simplicity you’ve been craving!

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I do hope you’ll pick them up when you spot them on the shelves, or order them online when you pick up some quarantine reading! 🙂

But I promised giveaways, didn’t I? If you follow me on Facebook, I do regular giveaways there! Just give me a like and follow me, and you’ll be sure to see my giveaway posts. It’s as easy as that!

 

 

Your Favorite Author Might Have More Books For You!

25 Wednesday Mar 2020

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These days, an author often writes books for two or even three different publishers, and all too often, her readers don’t even know! And that, my dear readers, is heartbreaking, because you never know what you’re missing!

For example…

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Patricia Davids is Harlequin royalty. She writes Amish romance, and she has over 40 books out. She’s a USA Today bestselling author who writes for Harlequin’s Love Inspired line as well as for HQN, one of Harlequin’s trade lines. 81vmf8zuznl_orig

Patricia Davids’s most recent book, The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma, hit the shelves in February 2020 to rave reviews.

But did you know she’s also published with Kensington Books?

9781496717634She is! She contributed a novella to The Amish Christmas Letters which released September 2019. So if you’re a Patricia Davids fan, don’t miss out on that little gem! You’ll also get novellas by Sarah Price and Jennifer Beckstrand, both of whom have extensive Amish backlists.

Patricia Davids isn’t the only Harlequin author to write for Kensington Books. But it can be difficult to get the word out to readers that their favourite authors publish for different presses. Some readers are incredibly loyal to a particular publishing line because they love what they read there. And I understand that kind of loyalty. When you find what you like, why would you change?  But you might be missing out on more great writing from the same great author. For example, for those of you who snap up the Patricia Davids Love Inspired books, have you picked up her HQNs recently? Or the Kensington collection that features her novella? Because if not, you are seriously missing out!

So I feel like I’m in excellent company in my own crossover writing! I write for two Harlequin lines, Love Inspired and Heartwarming, but I also write for Kensington Books! All together, I have over 25 books out.  If you love Amish romance, my first Amish releases have come out through Kensington Books to very strong reviews!

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But I also have my first Amish with Love Inspired coming out this June. So if you discovered me through Kensington Books, surprise! There’s more from me at Harlequin!

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And I want my readers to know about all of my books, not just the publisher they tend to buy from. If you enjoy my writing at Harlequin, why not try my Kensington Books? And if you discovered me at Kensington, I have a hefty backlist at Harlequin!

Take a look at all of my books. I really think you’ll love them!

CBC! I’m going to be on TV

23 Monday Mar 2020

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I was recently mentioned in a Globe and Mail article about Amish romance, and before the Corona Virus quarantine started, I got an email from local CBC reporter, Paige Parsons, who had read the article, asking if I’d be interested in being interviewed.

Well, I certainly was! 🙂 I just needed a day or two to get my hair trimmed (I was getting shaggy) and to get my bird babysat, because a parrot who is not the centre of attention tends to be a very noisy parrot… My parents were happy to oblige, and they took Pichu for the morning, where he tried to be the boss of their home for a few hours.

So the journalist, Paige Parsons, and her camera guy (whose name I don’t recall, but he was infinitely patient and very talented) came over to my home to do the interview. It was a lot of fun! They were both absolutely delightful, and it took about two hours to do the interview and get all the shots they needed.

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I’m only a part of the story, so they’ll interview other people, too, once the quarantine is lifted, so this might take a little while… I can’t wait to see it once it’s aired!

I’ll be sure to post a video for you all to see.

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I found the journalist and the cameraman to be very interesting! It’s neat to see other people’s jobs and how they got to where they are. Working for CBC is a real achievement here in Canada, so it was neat to be able to ask them some questions, too.

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And there you have it–my interview, in which I hope I sound thoughtful and interesting. Fingers crossed! LOL!

And I made sure to talk about my upcoming release, THURSDAY’S BRIDE. I hope you’ll all pick up a copy when you see it in the stores starting March 31, 2020!

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Click over to see my Pre-order Giveaway, ending March 31, 2020. 

Pre-order now!

Thursday's Bride MM

 

For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart . . .

Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length . . .

Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t  deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together . . .

 

 

 

A brand new cover!

19 Thursday Mar 2020

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I have a brand new cover to show all of you, and I couldn’t love it more… This one is for the very first book in my The Infamous Amish miniseries published by Kensington Books, and coming out February 2021. This one is called THE PREACHER’S SON.

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More details to come later, but I wanted to give you just a little taste!

Do you love this cover as much as I do? ❤

 

Hardcovers!

12 Thursday Mar 2020

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It’s always a thrill to see my books come out in different formats. THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER is now available in paperback, large print hardcover, and audio version!

If you haven’t  read my first Amish novel through Kensington Books yet, now’s a good time to pick it up, just before the sequel comes out at the end of this month!

It has:

-the bishop’s daughter, now a widow

-the boy she loved when she was young and naive, who is now back in the Amish community after a reckless time away…

-a little boy in need of a real father

-a community that means to help… they really do try, even if it doesn’t always work that way

-all the Amish kitchen coziness that your heart could desire!

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The links to purchase this book can be found on my publisher’s website: Buy HERE.

You can buy it in large print, hardcover library binding, too: HERE.

Or you can get the audio version on Audible.com HERE.

 

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The Bishop's Daughter MMIn this poignant, beautifully written novel, a faithful young Amish widow is reunited with her wayward first love . . .

As a bishop’s daughter and good Amish mother, widowed Sadie Hochstetler teaches her young son that God blesses those who try their best to please Him. But her brief marriage taught her that life is infinitely more complicated than that. Older, and serious, her late husband seemed a sensible choice—especially compared to Elijah Fisher, the spirited boy with whom she butted heads and hearts. Then Elijah abruptly left for the Englisher world, taking Sadie’s beloved brother along with him—a double betrayal she still strives to forgive. Especially now that Elijah has returned . . .

Elijah plans to stay in the Amish community only as long as he’s needed, helping his family and working for Sadie’s ailing father. The outside world has changed him, leading him to question rules and restrictions that others take on faith. Once, he’d been head over heels in love with the bishop’s daughter—a girl he was judged unworthy of courting. Nine years have changed so much between them. Yet something remains—a spark that, for all their differences, might light the way home again. . .

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It runs in the family

02 Monday Mar 2020

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When I got my “Signed by the Author” stickers, my pre-teen son’s eyes lit up, because he loves writing books, too. His books always have six chapter, and he writes a rather good story, I have to say!

The two of us love to bang way on our computers, spinning tales. He says he wants to write books when he grows up, and I have no doubt that he will! His mom can show him the ropes, at the very least. 🙂

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He dedicated this one to his father… since I dedicate all of mine to Mr. Johns, too. So Mr. Johns gets ALL the books dedicated to him around here! LOL!

 

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And don’t forget about MY release, coming in April 2020!

Click over to see my Pre-order Giveaway, ending March 31, 2020. 

Pre-order now!

Thursday's Bride MM

 

For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart . . .

Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length . . .

Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t  deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together . . .