
About the Book
Book: Heart of Gold
Author: Lacy Williams
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: May 11, 2023

They survived a harrowing near-death experience. Can a poignant family Christmas bring them together?
Ida needs a quiet Christmas at home to rest and find her footing again. But her boisterous family is anything but quiet and things only get worse when her U.S. Marshal brother brings home a prisoner for the holiday—the same outlaw that saved her life.
Tom Seymour discombobulates her. He’s arrogant and unrepentant. But when she’s forced to nurse his injuries, she realizes that his persona is all a facade. The man underneath is wounded and kind and in need of redemption.
But Tom must make a choice between his old life and the chance to make a new one with Ida. Can she trust the man he is becoming or will he betray her?
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About the Author

Lacy Williams wishes her writing career was more like what you see in Hallmark movies: dreamy brainstorming from a French chateau or a few minutes at the computer in a million-dollar New York City penthouse. In reality, she’s up before the sun, putting words on the page before her kids wake up for the day. Those early-morning and late-night writing sessions add up, and Lacy has published sixty books in a decade, first with a big five publisher and then as an indie author. When she needs to refill the well, you can find Lacy birdwatching, gardening, biking with the kiddos, or walking the dog. Find tons of bonus scenes and reader extras by becoming a VIP reader at http://www.lacywilliams.net/vip .
More from Lacy
Do you like “stranded together” stories as much as I do? Being stuck in an airport, a snowstorm, a wedding weekend… Yes, please, to all of the above.
But has it ever happened to you in real life?
Twenty-plus years ago, when I was a freshman in college and before I started dating my handsome hubby, I dated this other guy.
We met at a mixer during the first few days of the semester and hit it off pretty quickly. Classes started, we saw each other a few times socially.
He was pledging a fraternity and invited me to go with him to a co-ed overnight trip.
And then when we got there, he sort of just… disappeared. For hours. I finally found him and then followed him around… until I finally got the hint. Sometime in the days between when he’d invited me to the float trip, and when we arrived, his feelings changed.
It was SOOO awkward for the rest of the night and then the next day. Not the place and time I wanted to be ghosted. And it was worse because I’d ridden down with a mutual friend and had no way to get the two-plus hours home until the next day.
It wasn’t a romantic or fun time. More like a disaster.
A disaster is exactly what my heroine Ida thinks about being stuck with ex-bad guy Tom for Christmas. They get snowed in with her family (and her deputy older brother) and at first it is awkward.
And then… it’s not awkward anymore.
By the time the snow melts, Ida has caught feelings for Tom.
You can read this story free in KU or win a copy through this giveaway! Ida and Tom’s love story is called Heart of Gold.
-Lacy
My Review!
I’m always up for a story set at Christmas time, and this one didn’t disappoint. Author Lacy Williams continues her Wind River Hearts series with book 17. It can be a stand alone so don’t fret if you haven’t read 1 – 16.)
Hearts of Gold is a fairly quick read, but has some deep thoughts, forgiveness and redemption being primary (at least to me).
Well developed characters make this story enjoyable and I loved the children. I think they always add fun and lightness to a book.
If you enjoy historical fiction with clean romance please do give this one a read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 16
Alena Mentink, May 16
Texas Book-aholic, May 17
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 18
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 19
Connie’s History Classroom, May 20
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 21
Christina’s Corner, May 21
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 22
For Him and My Family, May 23
Pause for Tales, May 24
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, May 25 (Author Interview)
Kristina Hall, May 25
Cover Lover Book Review, May 26
Vicky Sluiter, May 27
Splashes of Joy, May 28
Sheila’s Reading Corner, May 29
Mary Hake, May 29
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Lacy is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a paperback copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2606e/heart-of-gold-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book
Book: Murmur in the Mudcaves
Author: Kathleen Denly
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: May 16, 2023

He came to cook for ranch hands, not three single women.
Gideon Swift, a visually impaired Civil War Veteran, responds to an ad for a ranch cook in the Southern California desert mountains. He wants nothing more than to forget his past and stay in the kitchen where he can do no harm. But when he arrives to find his employer murdered, the ranch turned to ashes, and three young women struggling to survive in the unforgiving Borrego Desert, he must decide whether his presence protects them or places them in greater danger.
Bridget “Biddie” Davidson finally receives word from her older sister who disappeared with their brother and pa eighteen years prior, but the news is not good. Determined to help her family, Biddie sets out for a remote desert ranch with her adopted father and best friend. Nothing she finds there is as she expected, including the man who came to cook for the shambles of a ranch.
When tragedy strikes, the danger threatens not only her plans to help her sister, but her own dreams for the future—with the man who’s stolen her heart.
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About the Author

Kathleen Denly lives in sunny Southern California with her loving husband, four young children, and two cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories. When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, Kathleen spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting.
More from Kathleen
The Making of a Hero
Picture in your mind the typical male rancher or cowboy. Can you see him? If we’re going for the full stereotype, you’re looking at a tall, handsome man who is, above all, strong. Particularly in the nineteenth century, it takes strength to build a house, install fencing, chop wood, haul water, heft hay bales, and most of all manage cattle. Not to mention the 101 other things it takes to start and keep a ranch running.
Now consider the aftermath of the American Civil War. Many men never returned from the battlefields, and those who did often returned with injuries that would remain with them the rest of their lives. Some would suffer chronic pain until the day they died.
In considering whose story I wanted to tell next, I wondered about that last group of men in the context of running a ranch. How could a seriously injured man, suffering chronic pain, keep his ranch going in an era where able-bodied men were more difficult to find? And what about those whose ranches were too new and small to support the cost of hiring help?
This was the beginning of my inspiration for Gideon Swift–a Civil War Veteran still struggling daily with the consequences of having gone to war, ten years after his injuries sent him home.
Raised to believe true men were strong and weak men were next-to useless, Gideon’s identity is shattered when an explosion leaves him with brain damage that causes recurring migraines with aura and the loss of periphery vision in one eye. For those unfamiliar, a migraine with aura is a severe headache preceded or accompanied by sensory disturbances called aura. Examples of such disturbances include flashes of light, blind spots, general blurry vision, and blurry or shimmery lines in vision. There can also be speech or language difficulty, muscle weakness, and/or numbness or tingling in one side of a person’s face, one hand, or one limb. Gideon experiences most of these at different times, but his most common sensory disturbance is a curled shimmery line that appears in his vision.
He is further humbled by a series of tragic losses partially triggered by his medical condition. These are the events that send him to California, determined never to work with cattle again, and never to marry.
I am often asked how much of myself I put into my characters. In Gideon’s case, I modeled his pain partially after my own. While I have no peripheral vision loss, nor brain damage, I do have recurring migraines. In my case, these are brought about by my menstrual cycle and only occasionally involve aura symptoms. Still, these severe headaches have lasted from a mere hour, up to nearly a week, and are frequently beyond anything my medications can alleviate. Too often, this pain leaves me unable to function. If I’m lucky I can sleep through it. If not, I lay awake in a darkened room for hours with pain preventing me from drifting into blissful unconsciousness. Nauseousness, foggy thinking, dizziness, and exhaustion are frequently parts of my experience. I have also experienced one-sided tingling numbness and the same curly, shimmering line that Gideon experiences. Yet, I know others who have far worse migraines. So, in describing Gideon’s episodes, I combined my own experiences with those of family and friends whom I have witnessed suffering.
Through Murmur in the Mud Caves, we see how God works in Gideon’s life and heart to remind him of where his true value and strength come from. It is my hope that his journey will touch the hearts of readers and encourage them in whatever trials they may be facing. We are never alone. Whatever God brings us to, He will bring us through. He loves us and has a good purpose for everything we endure in this life, even when we cannot understand His reasons.
My Review!
Do you enjoy historical fiction? If so, grab a copy of Murmur in the Mudcaves. Author Kathleen Denley does a wonderful job of putting the reader right in the story with her vivid descriptions. Have you ever heard of the mud caves? I haven’t, so it was interesting to learn about them. That always makes a story better, to me.
A story of healing and forgiveness, both Gideon and Biddie learn that God has a plan for their lives. The spiritual thread is well done in that it’s not preachy but organic.
Historical fiction with a sweet romance, I highly recommend reading it.
.I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
Blog Stops
lakesidelivingsite, May 17
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 18
Books You Can Feel Good About, May 18
Texas Book-aholic, May 19
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 20
For Him and My Family, May 20
Melissa’s Bookshelf, May 21
Connie’s History Classroom, May 21
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, May 22
Betti Mace, May 22
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 23
Madi’s Musings, May 23
Pause for Tales, May 24
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 25
Kristina Hall, May 25
Vicky Sluiter, May 26
Blossoms and Blessings, May 26
Blogging With Carol, May 27
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, May 28 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, May 28
Cover Lover Book Review, May 29
Holly’s Book Corner, May 30
Karen Baney Reviews, May 30
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kathleen is giving away the grand prize package of 1 set of beautifully engraved, metal measuring spoons, 1 pouch of “Baking Day” potpourri, 1 Cat and Mouse kitchen timer, 1 vintage wooden sign with Christian encouragement message, 1 Cowboy Hat cookie cutter with recipe for Cowboy Sugar Cookies, 1 Kitchen towel that reads, “This Home is our Happily Ever After”, and 1 Kathleen Denly engraved pen!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2606f/murmur-in-the-mudcaves-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book
Book: Guess How Much God Loves You
Author: Karen Ferguson
Genre: Children’s book (picture book)
Release date: July 19, 2022

Take a journey through the Bible with Lucy Lu, a colorful, creatively curious first grader who is starting to have serious questions about God.
Questions like: How old is He? Does He sleep? What does He do all day? And the biggest one of all – does God really love me?
After one very hard day, feeling like she doesn’t matter, Lucy sits with her Papa Joe who has promised to answer these questions and more, launching them onto an exciting journey to discover God’s never changing, never failing, never ending love.
What follows in this book series is a wild adventure through the Bible, where Lucy and her Papa find themselves in the middle of it all, on each page of the powerful story of God’s love and faithfulness for all people, throughout all history.
This first book is all about God’s Creation
Guess How Much God Loves You is a vibrant, fun, and biblically based book that is sure to captivate young readers as it teaches them important Bible truths that will help them build a firm foundation in God and His Good Character – all through the lens of His unconditional love.
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About the Author

Karen Ferguson is a freelance writer and small business owner with a background in K-8 education. A grateful wife, mom, and grandmom she loves words and the Word of God and is passionate about writing stories that grab and hold young readers’ attention, teaching them all about God’s unchangeable truths, and His unchanging love for them.
Her first children’s book, Guess How Much God Loves You, was released in July 2022 through Ambassador International and is available wherever books are sold.
More from Karen
Are you looking for God honoring books that will captivate your child’s imagination, teach them faith-building biblical concepts, and help them grow in their reading skills?
Then I have the perfect book for your young reader…Guess How Much God Loves You
This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the Creation Account, through the eyes of seven year old Lucy Lu, a creatively curious first grader who is starting to have serious questions about God.
Questions like…
How old is He? Does He sleep? What does He do all day? And the biggest one of all – does God really love me?
After one very hard day, feeling like she doesn’t matter, Lucy sits with her Papa Joe who has promised to answer these questions and more, launching them onto an exciting journey through the Bible to discover God’s never changing, never failing, never ending love.
I wrote this book because I want every child to know their life matters. To know that the God of all things created them in His image, on purpose and for a good purpose.
Guess How Much God Loves You will have seven books in the series with each one covering an important Bible account critical to building an understanding of God’s character and His love for all people, including your reader!
This first book is about the Creation Account as recorded in the Bible. Future books will cover the Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, the Exodus and more.
I want children to understand these are not just stories about fictional characters, but historical accounts about real people they can relate to. People who experienced God’s power, love, and faithfulness.
My greatest desire is to see this next generation trust the Bible and enjoy reading it. More than ever, young readers need to hear the message that they are valuable, loved unconditionally by the One who created them and gave them the best gift of all, His Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
My Review!
Author Karen Ferguson takes us on an adventure through creation. Lucy is full of questions and I loved that. God is never afraid of our questions. We learn so much that way.
Beautiful illustrations teach children about creation, and about the fact that they were created in God’s image. Your elementary aged children will love it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, May 18
Lots of Helpers, May 18
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 19 (Author Interview)
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 19
Cover Lover Book Review, May 20
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 21
Texas Book-aholic, May 22
Book Butterfly in Dreamland, May 22
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 23
Pause for Tales, May 24
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 25
Bliss, Books & Jewels, May 25
Vicky Sluiter, May 26
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 27
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 28
JESUS in the EVERYDAY, May 29
Mary Hake, May 29
Labor Not in Vain, May 30
For Him and My Family, May 31
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Karen is giving away the grand prize package of a $30 Amazon gift card, one signed hardcover, one eBook, and one digital activity workbook that will help to reinforce the learning concepts in a fun way!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/26071/guess-how-much-god-loves-you-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you for your wonderful review, Vicky! I’m happy you enjoyed Molly and Derek’s story. Thanks for sharing! xo
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Looking forward to your next one!
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Good book for summer reading.
Thanks for the contest.
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It really is. I hope you love it! Thanks for checking out the contest.
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I can’t wait to read this! Sounds like a very sweet story.
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Oh it is. I hope you love it as much as I did!
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Vicky, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
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You’re welcome. Such an enjoyable book!
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Thanks so much for sharing! I’m adding to my tbr!
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Wonderful! Enjoy!
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This sounds like a great book.
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I think so too! It’s next in my TBR pile.
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This looks like a wonderful book to read!
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Want to read Sunny first.
Thanks for the contest.
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Sounds like a super awesome read.
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This sounds like a very great story.. can’t wait to get it and read it
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I think you’ll really enjoy it!
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Thank you for sharing your review of this story, this sounds like a wonderful read
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Thank you for sharing! – JustRead Tours
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Than you for sharing!
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The Cowboy’s Amish Haven sounds like a good read.
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A Promise of Forgiveness sounds good. I like the cover.
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Isn’t it great?1
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Vicky! I’m happy you enjoyed reading Searching for Home. I see a lot of old comments, so I hope this finds you. 🙂 I appreciate your friendship and support.
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It found me! I just love your books. Your style of writing draws me in.
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Thank you for your review on ” Searching for Home” by Jill Weatherholt and for being part of the Celebrate Lit blog tour.
Jill is one author that I just can’t get enough of. Always greatly anticipate each and every book. Love the cover on this one and the storyline is fabulous. How could it not be with triplets? Three times the love! ❤
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I’m with you! I love Jill’s book!
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Jill, Searching for Home, sounds like my kind of book and I enjoyed following the tour and learning about it! Good luck with your book and I hope the tour was a success! Thank for sharing it with me! Thanks, Vicky for sharing your review and I agree, adorable triplets and a cowboy can not be passed up! Have a fantastic day!
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Thanks for checking it out! I think you would love Jill’s book.
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Looks like a cute book.
Thanks for the contest.
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It really is. Thanks for stopping by!
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great review, the book sounds really good
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Thank you! I hope you give it a try!
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Sweet Rivalry would be a good book for Spring reading.
Thanks for the contest.
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This sounds like such a good book!
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Thank you for your review.
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Thanks so much for sharing your lovely review for Midnight’s Budding Morrow – I’m so glad you enjoyed.
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That lodge, the characters, and the mystery all sound really good. Thanks for sharing about this book 🙂 !
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Undercover assignment sounds like a great book
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Undercover Assignment sounds like a great mystery, thrillng and heartwarming- thanks for sharing about it 🙂 !
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thanks for your thoughts. this sounds like a fun story.
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Trusting Her Amish Heart by Cathy Liggett is a wonderful book. Shared on facebook.
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Good book for Fall reading.
Thanks for the contest.
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This sounds like a wonderful book.
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Again this sounds like a really wonderful book!
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Christmas Crime Cover-Up is a good holiday read.
Thanks for the contest.
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It sure kept my attention to the very end!
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Sounds like a beautiful read 😊
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It sure was fun!
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Do you have a favorite childhood book?
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This sounds like a great Amish story.
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It’s really sweet!
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Thank You for sharing the book sounds like such a great read!
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(Reply to Dana Mentink’s Targeted in the Desert) That sounds like a heartwarming yet exciting mystery story with likeable characters – thanks for sharing about it 🙂 !
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It’s incredibly edge of the seat. Lol.
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Thank you for sharing your review of Mail-Order Bride Substitute, it sounds like a wonderful story and I am looking forward to meeting all of the characters
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