Here's another “authors with heart” spotlight and giveaway post from the now-cancelled 2020 project. Usually these follow the Mother's Day tote bag projects, but this year that is on hold. I'm hoping we'll be able to do something in 2021. Fingers crossed. Until then, enjoy these books from the authors who offered to sponsor the 2020 Mother's Day thermal bags for three Washington state Fisher Houses—VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, Madigan Army Medical Center at JBLM, and VA Portland Health Care System in Vancouver. They will also be participating in the big readers giveaway at the end of the project!
This week's spotlight features CHASE THE FIRE by Barbara Ankrum. It's less than a dollar and book four in her Wild Western Hearts series. Here's what a reviewer had to say:
“I absolutely loved this story, so much in fact, that I stayed up all night reading it. I read a lot of books, and this story has become one of my all-time favorites. I have now read it twice. The story is different than the typical Western Romance, and the characters are realistic and each written with their own personality that contains good and bad characteristics which make them seem like they truly lived in history.” —Amazon Reviewer
Here's the blurb for CHASE THE FIRE:
During the Battle of the Wilderness, Union Major Chase Whitlaw shoots a Rebel soldier, just as they're both cut down by a terrible explosion. As the Reb lies dying, he begs Whitlaw to return a locket to his wife, Libby, in New Mexico and tell her he loves her.
Chase half-heartedly agrees, until Libby's picture in the locket becomes his touchstone, helping him to survive his injuries.
In New Mexico, Chase finds Libby in desperate straits and offers help instead of truth.
Libby's horse ranch, plagued by unexplained accidents, is failing. Until the arrival of the war-scarred stranger, a neighbor's unwelcome offer of marriage was the only way to save her son's inheritance.
But now, she has Chase. Working side-by-side, their passion becomes undeniable until Chase's truth is revealed.
Now, Libby must decide: forgive or say goodbye forever.
To read the book, click here!
Oh, this one sounds emotional and no doubt the locket will become a huge deal when that comes out. It reminded me a little of the Hallmark movie The Christmas Card where her card had become his touchstone and what led him to Nevada City. Different time, but a soldier nonetheless. And I love that Chase does this for someone on the opposite side. Shows a lot about his character. Sounds like a winner to me. What do you think?
Tell me in the comment section to be entered to win a $5 Amazon gift card (sent via email). If the winner would rather have a Starbucks e-card, that's okay, too! I'll pick the winner from the comment section using random.org and announce the name next Monday morning (January 18th) here on this post and on my Facebook page, so be sure to check back! The winner must contact me by Monday, January 25th to claim their prize so please check back to see if you won. I do not contact winners.
*** The winner is Danielle Hammelef. Please see comments on how to claim your prize. ***
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A special thanks to Barbara Ankrum for sponsoring a tote bag for the Seattle/JBLM/OR VA Fisher House moms on Mother's Day.
Fire sounds steamy but could be drama.
Does sound like a winner!
Sounds like a good story
I love her books so I know this will be good. I agree it does sound like the Christmas Card from Hallmark! I’m going to get it now!
Sounds really good….I love western settings!
This book sounds like a Great read and the book cover is Stunning! Thank you for sharing about it.
Definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy! 🙂
As you said reminded me of Christmas Card..
Sounds like a book that I would definitely enjoy
This book sounds really good. Thanks for sharing about it.
Definitely sounds like a winner to me!
According to Random.org, the winner of the #authorswithheart gift card is Danielle Hammelef. Danielle, please contact me by the deadline to claim your prize. You can use the Contact link beneath the website header to email me or message me on my Facebook page. I need to know what gift card you want (Amazon or Starbucks) and where you want it emailed. If that email is different from the one you used to comment on the blog, please include that one too. Thanks and congrats!
It is impressive that Chase will do something for an ‘enemy’ soldier. First that he would promise to do so. Second that he actually follows through with it. I’m sure the book is great since all of Barbara’s books I’ve read have been!
This does sound wonderful. I like the locket inclusion.
Sounds interesting!
Love the Cover!
I love the looking for the lady in the locket basis of the story.
looks interesting
Sounds like a great book. I like the cover.
It really sounds good
Sounds really good!
Sounds really interesting!
Nice cover should be a good read
According to Random.org, the winner of the #authorswithheart gift card is Danielle Hammelef. Danielle, please contact me by the deadline to claim your prize. You can use the Contact link beneath the website header to email me or message me on my Facebook page. I need to know what gift card you want (Amazon or Starbucks) and where you want it emailed. If that email is different from the one you used to comment on the blog, please include that one too. Thanks and congrats!