What’s Happening In Narelle’s World?
Dear Friends,
Welcome to April! I hope you’ve enjoyed a blessed Easter. Easter in Australia is a four day holiday weekend, from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Many years ago we were blessed when our daughter was born on Easter Sunday. That’s the only Easter I can remember when I didn’t eat any chocolate eggs. The cold weather has arrived, and we have a saying in Canberra that winter starts on ANZAC Day (April 25) and ends on Remembrance Day (November 11). I think we’ll be turning on the heating this year before ANZAC Day.
I’m excited to share the cover reveal for Her Cowboy Blind Date, my upcoming release in the Easter in Gilead contemporary Christian romance series. I’m having so much fun writing this story and exploring a small Kansas town in a fictional setting with my Aussie girl and cowboy hero. For a limited time the ebook will be available at the special 99c preorder price.
He’s a small-town guy, a cowboy at heart. She’s a city girl from the other side of the world. Will a blind date lead to a love that lasts a lifetime?
Farm mechanic Sam Williams is on the cusp of realizing his dream of being a rancher after inheriting a share in his family’s Colorado ranch. He’s keen to make plans and leave Gilead in the dust after his friend’s Easter Saturday wedding. First he needs a plus-one for the wedding, to avoid a super awkward encounter with his high-school girlfriend who has just married the best man.
After a devastating public betrayal by her high-profile ex, Bek Montford is hiding out in Kansas. She’s calling herself Becky, licking her wounds and focusing on the things that make her happy. Drawn to the annual passion play at Gilead Bible College where she’s living, she volunteers to work behind the scenes.
Since Becky is only in Gilead until June, a blind date with a suitable plus-one before the wedding seems like the perfect solution for Sam. No strings and no commitment.
But the blind date turns into a not-so-fake relationship when Sam and Becky must work together on the passion play. Can they overcome past emotional wounds and geographical distance to create a future together?
An opposites attract, different worlds, blind date and fake relationship contemporary Christian romance.
Her Cowboy Blind Date is part of the Easter in Gilead contemporary Christian romance multi-author series.
Trinity Lakes Romance multi-author contemporary Christian romance series is set in Washington State, USA. I’ve enjoyed working with a wonderful group of author friends to create a small town romance series with interconnected characters and storylines. I’m looking forward to sharing more books and cover reveals with you over the coming months. Never Find Another You (Book 1) is available now in ebook at Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback at Amazon.
I'm thrilled to share the cover for Where Our Heart Lies (Trinity Lakes Romance Book 6) by Australian author Jenny Glazebrook. Jenny is a multi-published author of Christian Young Adult fiction, and this is her first contemporary Christian romance.
Here's the Book Description:
Hallie Holloway has always been a misfit. Being the daughter of missionaries and considered a genius hasn’t helped. But now her internet friend from Miami is coming to meet her in person. Will he accept her as she is? Can she trust him? If she can’t, who can she trust?
Josh Ladan is the son of a pastor. He once dreamed of following in his father’s footsteps, but one summer in Australia changed everything. Now his childhood friend has returned home to Trinity Lakes, and she’s disappointed in him.
What will it take for Hallie and Josh to trust each other with their secrets and allow God to work in their hearts and lives to restore hope, joy, and love?
I’ll Always Choose You by Lisa Renee (Trinity Lakes Romance Book 3) is releasing APRIL 25.
Leah Thompson is the Sheriff's daughter of Trinity Lakes, Washington state. No one is good enough for his baby girl. At twenty-four, she should be able to choose who she wants to date, but her dad holds Justin's past against him.
Justin has loved Leah for years, the woman where no guy has been brave enough to pursue. Who would want the grumpy sheriff as their future father-in-law? No one is that crazy. Except Justin is crazy in love and willing to do anything to win Leah's heart, even to set her up on a fake date with his neck-tattooed mate from Australia. Surely the sheriff will see Justin is the better choice for his daughter. Until the fake love triangle goes terribly wrong.
A forbidden love, love triangle, small town contemporary Christian romance.
Easter in Gilead CCR series
The first book in the Easter in Gilead series, Her Unlikely Hero by Valerie Comer, released at the end of February. The second book in the series, Her Billionaire Benefactor by Elizabeth Maddrey, released in mid-March. The third book in the series, His Runaway Crush, released at the end of March.
His Runaway Crush by Heather Gray
Can once upon a time turn into happily ever after?
Letty Stanton might live in Gilead, but Heavenly Brew is her home. After all, home is where the heart is. Letty has spent a decade running from a past she never wanted to face and keeping at arms' length all the people who hold her close to their hearts. When a handsome stranger blows into town, though, he upsets the calm and comfortable life she's worked so hard to cultivate.
Dawson Bauer is new to small-town life. From the four-year-old who couldn't whisper if her life depended on it to the middle-aged man who only speaks in grunts and glares, Gilead is filled with quirky people who think privacy is a mythical creature. Not to mention that everybody is obsessed with Easter, and he'd be happy to never hear that word again. Then there's the enigmatic woman who runs the town's coffee shop. There's something about her...
What happens when a guy who mostly means well and a girl with mile-high walls collide? Sparks fly, secrets come to light, and everybody in Gilead has an opinion.
StoryChats @ InspyRomance Podcast/YouTube
Valerie Comer, Elizabeth Maddrey, and I have so much fun recording our StoryChats @ InspyRomance episodes for the Podcast and YouTube. Here's the list of our recent episodes.
Episode 117: Easter in Gilead with guest Heather Gray
Episode 116: Second Time Around by Melody Carlson
Episode 115: CCR Set in Mississippi and Arkansas
Episode 114: Photographer Main Characters
Book Recommendations
I’ve shared two book recommendations on my blog since I sent out my last newsletter.
Book Recommendation – A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter
Book Recommendation – The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
For those interested in learning about Christian fiction new releases, I also compile a monthly new releases post on my blog — Christian Fiction New Releases - April 2023
Paperback Giveaway - Her Unlikely Hero Or His Billionaire Benefactor Or His Runaway Crush
My CCR selection is a paperback from the Easter in Gilead series, winners choice.
The giveaway is open to readers with USA and Australian mailing addresses who can receive paperback books from Amazon USA or Amazon Australia, The choice of book is subject to availability from Amazon.
The Book Depository is sadly closing in a few weeks. I’m so disappointed that I need to limit my paperback giveaways to USA and Australia. If you’re an international reader (outside of USA and Australia) who knows about an alternative bookseller in your country who accepts international orders and delivers single paperbacks to local (or international) mailing addresses at an affordable price, please let me know. In recent years The Book Depository’s individual book prices included shipping, and their book prices were approximately US $4 or $5 more expensive than other book sellers.
To enter the giveaway, please reply to this email by APRIL 19, 2023 (USA Pacific West Coast Time Zone) and include your first name and the name of the country where you live and include the book title (Her Unlikely Hero or His Billionaire Benefactor or His Runaway Crush) that you'd like to win.
I’m happy to substitute an ebook for readers who live outside USA and Australia, as long as they have digital access to ebooks at an Amazon store I can access from Australia.
The winner will be contacted by APRIL 22, 2023 to arrange the delivery of their paperback book.
Our March winner, Carla T from USA, chose Winning His Trust by Toni Shiloh.
Questions for You
Do you like reading Easter-themed Christian fiction? Have you read any books by Valerie Comer or Elizabeth Maddrey or Heather Gray?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts, and I will do my best to reply to your emails within 7 days. If I receive an undelivered email message, I’ll try again and send a second reply. If you don’t receive a reply from me, please let me know because emails can go astray. I can be contacted via my website.
Inspy Romance blog post - When the Hollywood heartthrob doesn’t get the girl + Giveaway
I’m talking about the Easter in Gilead series and giving away an Amazon gift card at the Inspy Romance blog.
Reader Blanket & ebook bundle giveaway
A premium quality reader blanket with fun lines such as "reading is my happy place”, valued at $30US. Plus a bunch of eBooks from the Trinity Lakes authors. Over $60US of value - closes April 30, 2023.
Meredith Resce is talking about The Ocean Between Us (Trinity Lakes Romance Book 2) at Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa - Ep58 on podcast/YouTube — and the episode includes a book giveaway (paperback - Australian mailing addresses, ebook - international).
If you’re a fan of historical fiction and like listening to podcasts, please check out the Historical Bookworm Podcast hosted by KyLee Woodley and Darcy Fornier. In Episode 59, I was delighted to have the opportunity to share my book review for Code Name Edelweiss. There’s also a paperback giveaway of The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel included with the episode - at HistoricalBookWorm.com
Final Thoughts
Thank you for journeying with me on my often crazy and challenging book publishing journey. If you’re a praying person, I’d love prayers that I'll be able to manage my migraine symptoms that have worsened in recent weeks, and also reduce stress. I appreciate all your prayers, good thoughts, and support.
Blessings and love to you,
Narelle xo
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