Lyn Cote and 'The Desires of Her Heart'

THE DESIRES OF HER HEART
TEXAS: Star of Destiny

By Lyn Cote


THE DESIRES OF HER HEART (Avon Inspire, on-sale: Feb 10, 2009, ISBN: 9780061373411, price: $12.99) is a beautiful historical romance between a woman forced to make a new life on the Texas frontier and the scout who leads their wagon train through the uncharted territory. Set in 1821, Dorritt Mott who is against slavery is a woman ahead of her time. When events make it impossible for her family, including an overbearing stepfather and a spoiled half-sister, to remain in New Orleans, they head to Texas to join Stephen Austin’s first angloamericano settlement and recoup their fortune in the Spanish colony of Texas.
Quinn, a social outcast as the half-breed son of a Cherokee mother and an American father, has made a name for himself as a scout and a man not to be taken lightly. When the New Orleans lady and the frontiersman meet, they become unlikely allies as they travel the wilds of Texas. But will their trek be in vain? Mexico has broken with the Spanish Crown that had granted Austin land. And both armies plus marauding Comanche roam the pine forest and prairie of Texas. And though they are unaware of it, there is a closer danger, a man who is plotting destruction and who will try to make Dorritt and Quinn pawns in his scheme. As their romance blossoms, can Dorritt help Quinn put his trust in the God? The Creator who has promised that those that delight in Him shall be given the desires of their hearts? What will it take for Quinn to believe that promise?



In the vein of the great sweeping historical sagas of Tracie Peterson,

Lyn Cote’s Texas: Star of Destiny series will grab readers from the very first page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
LYN COTE is an award-winning author of both contemporary and historical inspirational romance. She speaks at state, regional and national writer’s conferences and is an active member of RWA and the American Christian Fiction Writers. Most recently, Chloe, the first novel in Lyn’s “Women of Ivy Manor” series published by FaithWords was a 2006 Rita Award finalist for Best Inspirational as well as a finalist for the Holt Medallion and the National Readers Choice Contest. She is also one the top-selling authors in Harlequin’s Love Inspired category line. Born in El Paso, Texas, Lyn and her husband now live in Wisconsin.


THE DESIRES OF HER HEART
By Lyn Cote
Avon Inspire/An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
On Sale: 02/10/09
$12.99
ISBN: 9780061373411

The Desires of Her Heart.

First in Lyn Cote's Newest Historical Saga

Avon Inspire. (Texas: Star of Destiny, Bk. 1).

Feb. 2009. c.320p.

ISBN 978-0-06-137341-1. pap. $12.95.

"After gambling away his family's estate, Kilbride decides to pack up and move the family to the new Texas territory, where land is free for the taking. But 25-year-old Dorritt knows her stepfather doesn't have the sense or character to lead them there; instead, she relies on their wagon train's rugged scout to guide them. Dorritt trusts Quinn until she discovers his prior business dealings with Kilbride. Dorritt, who wants to be free of her stepfather so she can live her own dreams, discovers, though, that her dreams may include a man after all. In her new series launch, the RITA Award-winning author (Blessed Assurance, "Women of Ivy Manor" series) demonstrates her skill at creating strong female protagonists in compelling stories that will captivate historical romance readers." Library Journal

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CRY IN THE NIGHT

The latest romantic mystery from bestselling author Colleen Coble

A mysterious crying in the night leads search-and-rescue worker Bree Matthews and her dog Samson to an abandoned baby in the woods outside of Rock Harbor, Michigan. Against objections from her husband, Bree takes the baby girl in. Quickly she begins a search for the mother-presumably the woman reported missing just days earlier. Everything Bree thought she knew about her life is turned upside down with the sound of a Cry in the Night.

"Colleen writes a satisfying and engaging mystery, with clues and twists aplenty and provides a journey of heartache and discovery." TitleTrak

Author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the ACFW Book of the Year award, RWA's RITA award, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best awards. With over 1 million books in print, she writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail.

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Terri Blackstock

DOUBLE MINDS

A Stand-Alone Novel by Terri Blackstock

Were the bullets intended for her?

As talented singer/songwriter Parker James struggles to make her mark on the Nashville music scene, she finds the competition can be fierce – even deadly. When a young woman is murdered at the recording studio where Parker works, Parker is drawn into a mystery where nothing is as it seems. Unraveling the truth puts her own life at risk when she uncovers high-level industry corruption and is terrorized by a menacing stalker. As the danger escalates, Parker begins to question her dreams, her future, and even her faith. Does stardom even matter anymore?

“Blackstock’s superior writing will keep readers turning pages late into the night to discover the identity of the culprit in this amazing mystery. The unique setting and peek into the Nashville music scene are fascinating. Suspense lovers are in for a delightful treat.” Romantic Times, February 2009.

Terri Blackstock’s books have sold six million copies worldwide. Known for her “Up All Night Fiction,” Terri has had over twenty-five years of success as a novelist. Terri makes her home in Mississippi, where she and her husband Ken are enjoying their empty nest after raising three children.

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Evidence of Murder
by
Jill Elizabeth Nelson
Endless Adventure~Timeless Truth


The photographs Samantha Reid uncovers in her new store are shocking. Horrifying. And dangerous. This new evidence could reopen a decade-old multiple homicide case that someone wants desperately to keep closed. And when the evidence comes out, a reluctant Samantha is drawn straight into the spotlight. Then she meets Ryan Davidson, the last surviving member of the murdered family. In spite of herself, she's drawn in by his need to find the truth. Together, they work to unravel the mystery, while the killer works to keep the secrets buried-forever.

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Copyright © 2009 by Jill Elizabeth Nelson
Published by Steeple Hill, February 2009
ISBN: 0373443277

Dear Friends, here's a little bit about me: By day, I manager a senior apartment complex in my home town. By night, I morph into a wild and crazy writer, itching to share with my readers stories full of adventure seasoned with humor, romance, and faith. My husband and I have been married for over 27 years now, and we enjoy life in rural Minnesota, where we raised four children and now have a grandbaby on the way. Life just keeps getting better!

DOUBLE MINDS
A Stand-Alone Novel by Terri Blackstock

Were the bullets intended for her?

As talented singer/songwriter Parker James struggles to make her mark on the Nashville music scene, she finds the competition can be fierce - even deadly. When a young woman is murdered at the recording studio where Parker works, Parker is drawn into a mystery where nothing is as it seems. Unraveling the truth puts her own life at risk when she uncovers high-level industry corruption and is terrorized by a menacing stalker. As the danger escalates, Parker begins to question her dreams, her future, and even her faith. Does stardom even matter anymore?

"Blackstock's superior writing will keep readers turning pages late into the night to discover the identity of the culprit in this amazing mystery. The unique setting and peek into the Nashville music scene are fascinating. Suspense lovers are in for a delightful treat." Romantic Times, February 2009.

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Double Minds
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Intriguing Mystery

Evidence of Murder
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson

Publisher: Steeple Hill
Release Date: February 2009
ISBN: 0373443277

Copyright © 2009 by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

The photographs Samantha Reid uncovers in her new store are shocking. Horrifying. And dangerous. This new evidence could reopen a decade-old multiple homicide case that someone wants desperately to keep closed. And when the evidence comes out, a reluctant Samantha is drawn straight into the spotlight. Then she meets Ryan Davidson, the last surviving member of the murdered family. In spite of herself, she’s drawn in by his need to find the truth. Together, they work to unravel the mystery, while the killer works to keep the secrets buried—forever.

AUTHOR BIO

By day, I'm a manager at my local health care complex. By night, I morph into a wild and crazy writer, itching to share with my readers stories full of adventure seasoned with humor, romance, and faith. My husband and I have been married for over 27 years now, and we enjoy life in rural Minnesota, where we raised four children and now have a grandbaby due any day.
Visit Jill’s website at http://www.jillelizabethnelson.com/

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The Red Siren
By M.L. Tyndall
(Barbour Publishing, January 2009)

Worlds collide when a pirate lady meets a godly naval captain.

Faith Westcott abandoned her shallow faith when a series of tragedies struck her family. To save herself and her sisters from forced marriages, this fiery, born-to-the-manor redhead is a lady by day and a pirate by night. How long can she maintain this dual identity before she's caught red-handed? God-fearing Dajon Waite, who scours the Carolina coast, expunging it of pirates, is a more-than-capable captain in the British Royal Navy. But when he is asked to take on the guardianship of Faith and her sisters, he's headed for deep water. Will Faith regain her trust in God only to find herself headed for the gallows? Will Dajon scuttle his good name-and neck-to save her?

Romantic Times 4 Stars!
Tyndall deftly balances perilous high-seas adventure with a satisfying romance. Her feisty, devil-may-care heroine fights for what she wants and is a character readers will root for. A great start to what looks to be a fun series.

For more information about The Red Siren and other books by M.L. Tyndall, visit her website at http://www.mltyndall.com/. The Red Siren can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/ or http://www.christianbook.com/ , http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ , or wherever books are sold.

AGE BEFORE BEAUTY

By Virginia Smith


Desperate to stay home with her baby, Allie Harrod launches a new career. True, she has no sales experience, but selling makeup can't be that hard. right?


FOUR STARS! "In the second book in the Sister to Sister series, Smith taps into every mother's heart. Readers will see themselves in Allie as she struggles to be a superwoman. It's evident that God's plan is not always our plan, but if we trust Him, everything works itself out."
-- Romantic Times

Age before Beauty is available wherever books are sold. Purchase a copy online at ChristianBook.com or Amazon.com. To see a video trailer for Age before Beauty, and to check out Virginia Smith's other books, visit http://www.virginiasmith.org/

Used by permission of Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, copyright Virginia Smith ©2009. All rights to this material are reserved. Materials are not to be distributed to other web locations for retrieval, published in other media, or mirrored at other sites without written permission from Baker Publishing Group. http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/