Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

The Story (from the publisher ): They're both too busy for love . . . but love is not too busy for them   Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in Virginia Colony who has no wish to wed. True, there are too many men and far too few women in James Towne. But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father in the family's shop. And now she is in charge of an incoming ship of tobacco brides who must be looked after as they sort through their many suitors.  Xander Renick is perhaps the most eligible tobacco lord in the settlement. His lands are vast, his crops are prized, and his position as a mediator between the colonists and the powerful Powhatan nation surrounding them makes him indispensable. But Xander is already wedded to his business and still grieves the loss of his wife.  Can two fiercely independent people find happiness and fulfillment on their own? Or will they discover that what they've been missing in life has been right in front of them all along?...

The Story (from the publisher’s website) : Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical eighteenth-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.  Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical eighteenth-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the Seven Years' War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself. Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand--and heart--are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning. Laura Frantz  is a Christy Award winner and the ECPA bestselling author of eleven novels, including  The Frontiersman's Daughter ,  Courting Morrow Little ,  The Colonel'...

The Story: When colonial Williamsburg explodes like a powder keg on the eve of the American Revolution, Lady Elisabeth "Liberty" Lawson is abandoned by her fiancé and suspected of being a spy for the hated British. No one comes to her aid save the Patriot Noble Rynallt, a man with formidable enemies of his own. Liberty is left with a terrible choice. Will the Virginia belle turned lacemaker side with the radical revolutionaries, or stay true to her English roots? And at what cost? Historical romance favorite Laura Frantz is back with a suspenseful story of love, betrayal, and new beginnings. With her meticulous eye for detail and her knack for creating living, breathing characters, Frantz continues to enchant historical fiction readers who long to feel they are a part of the story. Revell Publishers | Published Jan. 2018| ISBN: 9780800726638 | Amazon | Barnes and Noble | ChristianBook   My Thoughts: Laura Frantz is an absolute superstar where colonial A...

Ughhhh...you guys. 2017 you say? Why are we talking about 2017 already when 2016 is only half through?! Well, one word -- books!!!!! There's nothing I look forward to more than a good book from my favorite author, and two of my very favorite writers (as in most of their books are on my keeper shelf) are releasing new books right around the same time. Party time for Renee!! Laura Frantz's A Moonbow Night is publishing from Revell in January 2017... From Amazon : On the vast, uncharted Kentucky frontier of the 1770s, Temperance Tucker has learned to be fleet of foot, accurate with her rifle, and silent about the past. But her family secrets complicate her growing attraction to a handsome Virginia land surveyor with a harsh history of his own. Will the hurts and hardships of the past prevent them from a fulfilling future? Read more about the book on Laura's website . Pre-order a copy . ...and the final installment in Sandra Byrd's Daughters of Hamp...

The two mistresses! The Story: There can be only one mistress of Tall Acre . . .  The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?  Triumph and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal--you will find it all in the rich pages of this newest novel from the talented pen of Laura Frantz. The Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz Copyright 2015 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720445 ...

Happy Valentine's Day, dear readers. I hope you all are enjoying time spent with that special someone, be it a boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife, or in my case a good book. Yeah. I'm a single lady, so my only boyfriend is in whatever novel I happen to be reading or TV show I'm bingeing on. In honor of book and TV boyfriends everywhere, I thought I'd post a few prospects -- that is new stories that appear to be promising for those of us wanting to spend a little time in fictional worlds with favorite characters. I'm always on the lookout for a fun romance or a heart-wrenching drama to pass the time, so please post new books or movies that you're looking forward to in the comments section. Here's my top 5 in no particular order. 5. The Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz  (September 2015, Revell Publishers) From Amazon: In the aftermath of the American Revolution a destitute young woman agrees to a marriage of convenience and becom...

Love's Fortune (The Ballantyne Legacy, Book 3) by Laura Frantz Copyright 2014 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720438 The Story: With two very different horizons stretched out before her, one young woman stands on the cusp of an unknown future.  Sheltered since birth at her Kentucky home, Rowena "Wren" Ballantyne has heard only whispered rumors of her grandfather Silas's vast fortune and grand manor in Pennsylvania. When her father receives a rare letter summoning him to New Hope, Wren makes the journey with him and quickly finds herself in a whole new world--family members she's never met, dances she's never learned, and a new side to the father she thought she knew. As she struggles to fit in during their extended stay, she finds a friend in James Sackett, the most valued steamship pilot of the Ballantynes' shipping line. Even with his help, Wren feels she may never be comfortable in high society. Will she go her own way . . . to her peril? With her ...

If you know me there are a few authors whose books I get REALLY excited about and Laura Frantz 's stories are always at the top of my list. I just adore her stories. Reading The Ballantyne Legacy series has been nothing but pure joy, so I'll just bet that the final installment  Love's Fortune will be nothing short of amazing, not to mention romantic. ;-) I'm thrilled that I'll get to plop down on the floor along with my furry sidekick Coco and a piping hot cuppa and dive into the adventure that is Wren's tale. I was going to save the story for my beach vacay, but that idea flew out the window along with all desire to complete the household chores when the beautiful book arrived in my mailbox this morning! Wren & Coco

You all know that I adore Laura Frantz and her wonderful stories, and I'm so happy to let you know that my all-time favorite Laura book, Courting Morrow Little,  is free today for Kindle! If you love frontier romances and adventure, I encourage you to take advantage of this freebie! As always, double check the price on Amazon before you make a purchase, you don't get any unwanted charges. The promotional pricing is good for a limited time only. For more information on the book and all of her other wonderful stories, check out Laura's website  to catch up on all the latest news. Free for Kindle!! About the book: Caught between the wilderness and civilization, Morrow Little must find her way to true love.  Morrow Little is haunted by the memory of the day her family was torn apart by raiding Shawnee warriors. Now that she is nearly a grown woman and her father is ailing, she must make difficult choices about the future. Several men--ranging from the undesired...

Love's Awakening by Laura Frantz Copyright 2013 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720421 The Story: The path to true love lies somewhere between two feuding families  In the spring of 1822, Ellie Ballantyne leaves finishing school and returns to the family home in Pittsburgh only to find that her parents are away on a long journey and her siblings don't seem to want her to stay. Determined to stand her ground and find her place in the world, Ellie fills her time by opening a day school for young ladies. But when one of her students turns out to be an incorrigible young member of the Turlock family, Ellie knows she must walk a fine line. Slaveholders and whiskey magnates, the Turlocks are envious of the powerful Ballantynes and suspicious of their abolitionist leanings. As Ellie becomes increasingly entangled with the rival clan--particularly the handsome Jack Turlock--she finds herself falling in love with an impossible future. Will she betray her family and side with the ...

I just came from Facebook to post how excited I am about the cover for Love's Awakening by Laura Frantz! Laura is one of my all-time favorite writers so anytime there's the slightest detail about any of her upcoming books released I get a little excited... ohhh what am I saying? I get REALLY excited! To share in the excitement I'm posting the new cover and blurb for Love's Awakening , the next book in the Ballantyne Legacy. I'd love your thoughts on the cover. Personally, it's my fave so far because I'm in love with the mint green dress and Ellie looks like the twin of one of my favorite bloggers ! I love finding the real-life "twins", be they people I know or celebrities, who match up with characters on the covers of my favorite novels. How 'bout you? Without further ado here's the beautiful cover and a short blurb! Love's Awakening (The Ballantyne Legacy Book 2) Copyright 2013 Revell Publishers: ISBN: 9780800720421 Pre-...

I don't post often about free e-books because there are so many of them out there and they change all of the time. Today I'm posting because one of my favorite Christian romances is free and I want all of you to have the chance to get it will you can. It's free today only (November 2, 2012). As always, double check before you order to make sure the book is still available for free so you don't get an unexpected charge on your account. Enjoy! Courting Morrow Little by Laura Frantz   Amazon Barnes and Noble Happy Reading!

Love's Reckoning (Ballantyne Legacy, Book 1) by Laura Frantz Copyright 2012 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720414 About the Book: On a bitter December day in 1784, Silas Ballantyne arrives at the door of blacksmith Liege Lee in York County, Pennsylvania. Silas is determined to finish his apprenticeship quickly and move west. But because he is a fast worker and a superb craftsman, Liege endeavors to keep him in York by appealing to an old tradition: the apprentice shall marry one of his master's beautiful daughters. Eden is as gentle and fresh as Elspeth is high-spirited and cunning. But are they truly who they appear to be? In a house laced with secrets, each sister seeks to secure her future. Which one will claim Silas's heart--and will he agree to Liege's arrangement? In this sweeping family saga, one man's choices in love and work, in friends and enemies, set the stage for generations to come. This is the Ballantyne Legacy. My Thoughts: After reading...

Thank you all for coming to this special celebration of birthdays and books! I'm so honored and excited to host some terrific authors this week. I hope you will all join me in welcoming the VIPs to this bash everyday starting with Laura Frantz, historical fiction author extraordinaire. Make sure you "mingle" and leave a comment for Laura, I'm sure she'd love to hear from you and you will be entered to win a copy of Laura's latest (and truly phenomenal story), The Colonel's Lady !!! ******** The Colonel' s Lady: Born August 1, 2011, to Laura Frantz and Revell Books From Revell: Roxanna Rowan may be a genteel Virginia woman, but she is determined to brave the wilds of the untamed frontier to reach a remote Kentucky fort. Eager to reunite with her father, who serves under Colonel Cassius McLinn, Roxanna is devastated to find that her father has been killed on a campaign. Penniless and out of options, Roxanna is forced to remain at the fort. As she ...

The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz Copyright 2011 Revell Publishers 416 pages ISBN: 9780800733414 Historical Fiction From the publisher : Roxanna Rowan may be a genteel Virginia woman, but she is determined to brave the wilds of the untamed frontier to reach a remote Kentucky fort. Eager to reunite with her father, who serves under Colonel Cassius McLinn, Roxanna is devastated to find that her father has been killed on a campaign. Penniless and out of options, Roxanna is forced to remain at the fort. As she spends more and more time with the fiery Colonel McLinn, the fort is abuzz with intrigue and innuendo. Can Roxanna truly know who the colonel is--and what he's done? Immerse yourself in this powerful story of love, faith, and forgiveness set in the tumultuous world of the frontier in 1779. My Review: Nobody writes frontier romance like Laura Frantz! The Colonel's Lady is yet another example of Christian fiction at it's finest. This book is not simply a...

I'm always on the lookout for books featuring settings that are a bit different from what I usually read. Laura Frantz's debut novel, The Frontiersman's Daughter is set on the 18th century frontier and includes Native Americans, log cabins, forts, and *sigh* waterfalls! It's a must read and I'm super excited for her next release, Courting Morrow Little , to be released this summer! Here's Laura! What do you think is the most important thing when writing a good historical (doing research, making it authentic, detail, etc.)? Wonderful question, Renee! For me, I would have to say historical detail is so important. But let’s back up a bit. The setting of the novel is supreme for me – the sights, sounds, and tastes of frontier life in the 18th-century – so much so that setting almost becomes another character in the novel - very vivid and rich with a personality of its own. This requires lots of research and visiting the setting or, in my case, living there. Then yo...