17 Monday Jun 2019
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I just got my finalized cover for my next Kensington release. This one will be on the shelves in Target, Walmart, and in bookstores in April 2020!
Do you love it as much as I do?
I really can’t wait to be able to share this one with you, but while we wait, I can show you the gorgeous cover.
18 Thursday Apr 2019
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Would you like to start reading THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER?
Kensington Publishing has posted a link to the first chapter! You can find it here.
In 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 . . .
11 Thursday Apr 2019
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amish romance, cowboy romance, harlequin, Her Twins' Cowboy Dad, inspirational, Kensington books, love inspired, the bishop's daughter, twins
I have two releases coming up in May–one with Harlequin Inc and the other with Kensington Books, and I can’t WAIT to visit them both on the shelves! You can be sure that I’ll be taking some pictures of those in the bookstores and confusing the poor employees. 😉
You’ll be able to find both of these on the shelves in May… the Harlequin book hitting the shelves late April, if you’d like to grab a copy early.
A cowboy committed to bachelorhood
…until these little Montana Twins change everything
Thanks to his dysfunctional family, cowboy-to-the-bone Colt Hardin insists marriage and fatherhood aren’t for him. But then his uncle dies, leaving Colt the ranch he’s always wanted—and the herd to his late cousin’s mischievous twin toddlers. Now Colt must find a solution with their pretty mother, Jane Marshall. Can these little cherubs show Jane and Colt what a family can truly be?
In 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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I love both of these stories so much, and I hope you’ll pick up both of them in May!
30 Saturday Mar 2019
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I normally post on Monday, but since this Monday is April Fool’s Day, I thought I’d better post this one a little bit early. 😉
I got an email from the marketing department of Kensington Books, letting me know the THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER received a starred review from Library Journal!
This is very exciting, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
FICTION
[STAR]
Johns, Patricia. The Bishop’s Daughter. Zebra: Kensington. May 2019. 352p. ISBN 9781420149111. pap. $7.99; ebk. ISBN 9781420149142. INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE
Nine years ago, rebellious Elijah Fisher abruptly moved from Morinville, IN, for the Englisher life, leaving behind a confused, brokenhearted Sadie Graber. Now he is back because his family needs help, but staying in the restrictive Amish community is not in his plans. With his independent views and questioning attitude, he no longer fits in, but he can’t deny his feelings for Sadie—now a young widow with a three-year-old son and a woman who may never forgive him.
VERDICT
Heartrending, poignant, and perceptive, this beautifully written story has a cultural rather than a solely religious focus and will appeal to fans of sweet romance across the board. A solid debut…
—Kristin Ramsdell, Libn. Emerita, California State Univ.–East Bay
Watch for this book hitting the shelves in May!
25 Monday Feb 2019
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If you’re a blogger, book reviewer or someone with a platform, Kensington Books is happy to share a digital Advanced Review Copy of THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER on Netgalley.
I can’t wait for this book to come out! If you have a review platform on social media, a blog, or something similar, this is a great way to check it out!
18 Monday Feb 2019
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Kensington Books is hosting a Goodreads giveaway for my May release, THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER. There are 25 copies set to be won, and the giveaway will start tomorrow, running from February 19-26. So if you’d like a chance to win a copy of my debut Amish romance with Kensington Books, this is the link!
In 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 . . .
07 Thursday Feb 2019
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An Amish Second Christmas, Christmas Anthology, cover, His Amish Angel, Kensington books, Patricia Johns
I just got the finalized cover for the Amish anthology that I’m contributing a novella to this coming October with Kensington Books…
And I just had to show you!
Isn’t it beautiful? My novella is called His Amish Angel. And this is the back cover blurb:
She’s too outspoken to be a proper Amish wife. So as advice columnist “Miss Amish,” Maggie Lapp helps Amish and English with their romantic problems. But when her tradition-minded former fiancé accidentally reveals her secret, Maggie will need more than a miracle to make things right–and find a perfect love for the Christmases to come…
There are two other novellas included by Virgina Wise and Shelley Shepard Gray, so I’m in excellent company! I’ll keep you posted… for when we’re next thinking Christmas thoughts again. 😉
24 Thursday Jan 2019
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I’m looking for reviewers again–this time for THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER. This book is being published through Kensington Books, and will be released in May 2019 in bookstores everywhere.
Do you love Inspirational and Amish romance?
I’m looking for people who are willing post a review on several different online locations such as a blog, Amazon, Bookbub, Goodreads, Indigo, Barnes and Noble…
If you’re interested, please go to my contact page and leave a message for me telling me:
In return for an honest review, I will mail you an Advance Reader Copy of THE BISHOP’S DAUGHTER, and I am truly grateful for any and all reviews you can post!
*Limited to reviewers in Canada and the continental United States because of mailing costs.
In 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 . . .
❤
20 Sunday Jan 2019
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amish romance, inspirational romance, Kensington author, Kensington books, Patricia Johns, the bishop's daughter
Look what arrived at my door!
Actually, I was coming home with a friend after we’d picked up our kids from school, and I saw the box at my doorstep. So I opened it up with her–and then proceeded to sign a couple of copies for her as we drank tea. 🙂
Now these are called ARCs, or Advance Reader Copies, and they’re a first for me! With Harlequin, I get the exact copies that will be on the selves, but with Kensington, it works a little differently. These copies say clearly that they aren’t for sale, and they’re meant to be used to send to reviewers, so that is what I am going to be using these for.
More details on that in a few days!
But for now, this is Yours Truly taking a selfie with my very first Kensington Amish romance!
I can’t WAIT for this one to hit the shelves!
08 Monday Oct 2018
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heartwarming author, heartwarming book, Kensington author, Kensington books, love inspired author, love inspired book, pre-order, upcoming releases
I have a few books coming out in the next few months, and you can pre-order now to make sure you get them as soon as they release!
I thought I’d give you a little list for your convenience. 🙂
Coming January 1, 2019. But you can pre-order now!
Two stubborn hearts. One ranch.
Could Montana Twins unite them?
With orphaned twin infants to care for, Casey Courtright hoped to buy the ranch he works on—but he can’t match Ember Reed’s offer. Nevertheless, Casey agrees to show Ember the land she plans to use for her therapy center, but only if she’ll help him with the babies. And as the twins draw them together, Casey might just find that Ember is his perfect partner.
******
Falling for the Cowboy Dad
(Book 2 in Home to Eagle’s Rest miniseries)
Cover to come.
Coming out March 1, 2019, but you can pre-order now!
He’s always been the one…
She’s always been just a friend!
Grace Beverly spent years hopelessly in love with her best friend, Billy Austin. Now he’s back in Eagle’s Rest, Colorado, determined to provide the best life possible for his four-year-old daughter. He’s just not sure how. Helping Billy navigate the world of parenting is a one-way ticket back to heartache. Yet how can Grace say no to her oldest friend?
*****
Coming May 2019, but you can pre-order now!
In 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 . . .
