Archive for September, 2010

Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and check out these great reads!

Sep 29th 2010
Posted by Susan

Letters in the Attic by DeAnna Dodson

Up in her grandmother’s attic in Stony Point, Maine, Annie Dawson finds a stack of old letters from her childhood friend Susan Morris. Annie remembers Susan fondly and would like to get back in touch, but nobody seems to know what’s become of her. Her friends at The Hook and Needle Club aren’t much help either. All they remember is that Susan left town more than twenty years ago to marry a very wealthy man, but none of them is quite sure who he was. And Annie can find no record of any marriage.

The more Annie searches, the more she begins to wonder if something has happened to Susan. Something bad.

Read more here.

Formula for Danger by Camy Tang

HER LIFE WAS ON THE LINE

Someone wants dermatologist Rachel Grant's latest research, and they'll do anything to get it. Including trashing the plants needed for her breakthrough scar-reducing cream–and trying to run Rachel down. Desperate for help, she turns to Edward Villa, the only man she trusts. But the greenhouse owner knows too much about Rachel's research, and now he's a target, too. Break-ins, muggings, murder…the would-be thief is getting desperate–and getting closer. Edward vows to protect Rachel at all costs. Yet with time ticking away, Edward knows they have to uncover the madman shadowing Rachel before their chance for a future is destroyed.

Read more here.

Shelter of Hope by Lyn Cote

Struggling single mother Rosa Santos is deeply touched when volunteers band together to build her a home. With a waitressing job, community college and church, Rosa barely has time to help, let alone dream about a husband and father figure. But when handsome volunteer Marc Chambers hands her withdrawn young son a little hammer, her heart swells. Suddenly, her son is blossoming. But the closer she and Marc get, the more he pulls away. Why? He's built her a shelter of hope. One she—and her son—pray he'll take refuge within….

Read more here.

This is what happens when men are in charge.

Sep 28th 2010
Posted by Susan

When boys think they are indestructible.
Pete's Wounds

When mom goes away on a business trip.

Blood.

Grime. 

Ooze.

Touchdown! 

Here's to my Fullback, who hereafter wants to be referred to as…X-Men Wolverine.

Did you win the KINDLE?

Sep 3rd 2010
Posted by Susan

Wow we had nearly 3,000 people enter PJ's Sweet KINDLE giveaway. Wow, wow, wow!
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Thank you to everyone who entered the contest, blogged about the contest, reviewed Licensed for Trouble, and shared it with your friends and family. YOU all have made this contest a huge success – I love writing books for you all. What a privilege!

P.S. I saw numerous comments from you all hoping this was NOT the last PJ Sugar book. Looks like I need to have a little talk with my publisher. *G*

If you didn't win the KINDLE, don't fret (too much) I will be doing another giveaway soon. Like right now. Check out the contest page on my website – I'm giving away the entire three book set of the PJ Sugar series, Nothing But Trouble, Double Trouble and Licensed for Trouble. Find out how to enter here.

Oh, the winner – I guess I should tell you who that is.

Ready?

Congratulations to Lara Krupicka from Illinois! YOU WON THE KINDLE!!!!! My assistant Amy will be in touch to get your info and give you some details.

If you're wondering about my next release – take a look here.

Be sure to check out the blog tour here or purchase a copy of Licensed for Trouble here!

Whisper on the Wind by Maureen Lang

Sep 1st 2010
Posted by Susan

Whisper on the Wind
She risked everything to rescue him. But what if he doesn’t want to be saved?

Belgium, 1916 The German Imperial Army may have conquered Belgium on its march through Europe, but the small country refuses to be defeated.

An underground newspaper surfaces to keep patriotism alive and bring hope and real news of the war to the occupied country.

It may be a whisper amongst the shouts of the German army, but it’s a thorn in their side nonetheless—and Edward Kirkland will do anything to keep it in print . . . even risk his life.

Isa Lassone is a Belgium socialite whose family fled Europe at the first rumblings of war.

Now, two years later, she sneaks back across enemy lines, determined to rescue Edward–the man she has loved from afar since she was a child. But will he ever see her as more than the wealthy, silly girl his mother once cared for as a daughter?

When Edward refuses to leave, so does Isa, and soon she is drawn into his dangerous double life. But the Germans are closing in on the paper, and Edward had never planned to put any one else at risk . . . especially the beautiful, smart, yet obstinate young woman who has inconveniently managed to work her way into his life—and into his heart.

"Whisper on the Wind brings to life a time and place too often forgotten in historical fiction. The suspenseful climax kept me on the edge of my seat!"  –Lynn Austin, best-selling author of Though Waters Roar

"A suspense-filled romance, an exciting page-turner, one that will have readers racing to reach the end so they can discover how it will turn out. I highly recommend Whisper on the Wind." –  Robin Lee Hatcher, best-selling author of A Vote of Confidence


A note from Maureen
Whisper on the Wind holds a special place in my heart, because I conceived the idea during a time in my life when I wasn't actively writing. I knew "someday" when I could devote myself to writing again, this would be the book I'd write.

And here it is, years later–a book inspired by the true events surrounding a Belgian newspaper, La Libre Belgique. During the German occupation of Belgium in the First World War, the Germans ordered every legitimate Belgian newspaper to submit to censorship–and so sprang up La Libre Belgique, one of the few voices of opposition to the propaganda the Germans circulated.

Their goal was to bring hope to a suppressed nation, and many people lost everything from their freedom to their fortunes, some even their lives to see this paper circulated. With so much material, it was easy to create a romantic tale of adventure and intrigue, so I hope you’ll enjoy the story–knowing the story-behind-the story is full of factual history.

A little about Maureen

Maureen Lang is the author of several novels, including Pieces of Silver (a Christy finalist), The Oak Leaves (Holt Medallion Award of Merit, finalist in ACFW’s Book of the Year and Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence contests) and Look to the East (Inspirational Reader’s Choice Contest winner and Carol Award finalist).
She is also the recipient of RWA’s Golden Heart and ACFW’s Noble Theme Award (now the Genesis). Maureen lives in the Midwest with her family and their much-loved dog, Susie.
Visit Maureen Here: www.maureenlang.com

Whisper on the Wind is available at any bookstore, from Tyndale House Publishers or online at: Amazon and other retailers.