Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Love at Last : 3 Historical Romance Novellas of Love in Days Gone By

GIVEAWAY
HUNTER, KRISTI ANN
CAMDEN, ELIZABETH
DYKES, AMANDA
LOVE AT LAST : 3 HISTORICAL ROMANCE NOVELLAS OF LOVE IN DAYS GONE BY


Three acclaimed, award-winning Christian historical fiction authors' romantic and intriguing novellas are combined in one Readers will be delighted by these inspiring stories of love in print for the first time.

Kristi Ann Hunter's A Search for Refuge tells of solictor Nash Banfield, hiding from society in a market town, and Lady Margaretta Fortescue, on the run from a mysterious threat and in desperate need of refuge.

Elizabeth Camden's Summer of Dreams follows the whip-smart daughter of an army general determined never to marry a man in uniform, and a charismatic West Point cadet just as determined to change her mind.

Amanda Dykes's Up from the Sea follows the granddaughter of a Southern lumber baron and the local lumberjack who helps her investigate the legend that could save her family's land.

My Review:

A trifecta of super authors make this a historical fiction reader's dream!

Please note: these novellas have all been published in ebook format but this is the first time they've been compiled into print format. Perfect for the discerning reader's keeper shelf.

A Search for Refuge by Kristi Ann Hunter -- I read this series inside out so it was nice to fill in some of the missing pieces through reading this novella. Loved being present at the inception of Haven Manor! Nash and Margaretta's love story is sweet and intense and threatened by a cruel, power-hungry man. Cue a page- turning frenzy and call me one blissfully happy reader!

Summer of Dreams by Elizabeth Camden -- It's 1886 and Evelyn's father considers her "biologically unsuited" for pursing an education in engineering but that doesn't stop her from creating some ambitious projects on her own. When a rakish West Point cadet lends assistance on a complicated electrical issue sparks fly! Only she's vowed to never become involved with an army man and he's already committed to the Engineering Crops. Yep, it's complicated. Camden packed a lot of emotional depth into this 'not so doomed' romance as both Evelyn and Clyde struggle with issues from their past threatening their future.

Up From the Sea by Amanda Dyke  -- "Lord, you created the dark just as you created the light. Help me find life there, and not fear." (p 252) A lyrical, evocative tale that explores what really matters. It's 1925  and Savannah is a displaced Southerner in the wilds of Maine trying to reconnect with her deceased mother's family. She's a farmer's daughter and they are nouveau riche thanks to the marvels of the stock market. But her mother has left her a story and a map and Savannah's determined to uncover treasure buried long ago with the help of a taciturn lumberjack. And yes, I swooned all over Alastair!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  Love at Last, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 25 2020 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck

40 comments:

  1. Three terrific authors!!

    eclitton at gmail dot com

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    1. Yes -- and that equals three terrific stories. Good luck, Elizabeth!

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  2. I love the quote you included from Up From the Sea.
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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    1. Such a moving story, that one. Good luck, Jana!

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  3. Oh wow!!!! Three good ones here!
    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  4. A historical fiction readers delight - three awesome authors and three wonderful stories all bound together.

    Each story sounds interesting within itself. Can't help but enjoy a page turning romance like the one in "A Search for Refuge". Love the spunk of a gal that's willing to go against the norm in "Summer of Dreams". With a quote like the one from "Up From the Sea" you know the story had to be amazing.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. They're all wonderful stories. You can't go wrong with these authors. Good luck, Kay!

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  5. This book is beautiful!! With 3 fantastic authors!

    dmandres5 at gmail dot com

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  6. Sounds like a winner to me, thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  7. I have enjoyed all of these novellas in ebook form but how fun it would be to have them in a print copy.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Yes, you need a bound copy for you keeper shelf. Good luck, Pam!

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  8. Yup 3 good reads. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  9. Three great authors! Would love to read!
    Thanks for the chance, Kav!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  10. Three amazing authors! KAV, thank you for the wonderful review and the chance to win a copy.

    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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    1. Definitely a stellar collection. Good luck, Caryl!

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  11. As a paperback girl I love it when they release these novellas in print form!

    pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Yes -- I can't read them otherwise. Good luck, Nicole.

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  12. I have these as ebooks on my Kindle (unread) and would love to have the print book 💖

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Definitely keeper shelf worthy. Good luck, Trixi!

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  13. Historical fiction! Yes!! Sign me up :) Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
    kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com

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  14. Oh! These sound good! (I’m especially excited for the Kristi Ann Hunter one😃)

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  15. Sounds like a winner. Would love to read leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  16. I'm not fond of novellas but I'll try this one. rrwalter34ATGMAILdotcOM

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    1. I don't read a ton of novella collections but this is a fantastic one. I like that each of the stories relates to a series. Good luck, Becky!

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  17. Great authors!
    Karenskrayons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. Thanks for the giveaway!

    ladysnowangelphotos(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. I'm not entering this one since I own the ebooks, but I loved Kristi Ann Hunter's story in this collection. I was able to listen to the audio and it was fantastic.

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    1. Oh, yes, Kristi Ann Hunter's books would lend themselves well to an audio format. Good luck, Terrill!

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  20. I can't believe I haven't read this collection yet! Going on my tbr list right now.

    LLWaltz [at] gmail [dot] com

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    1. It's a great collection. Good luck, Laura.

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