Today, I'm happy to share a special audioclip of Sarah E. Ladd's latest release, the third book in the Treasures of Surrey series, A Stranger at Fellsworth. First, here's a bit about Sarah and A Stranger at Fellsworth before we jump into the audioclip. Check it out and you can't wait to get your hands on this book! (And don't forget the giveaway!!)
Sarah E. Ladd has always loved the Regency period — the clothes, the music, the literature and the art.A college trip to England and Scotland confirmed her interest in the time period and gave her idea of what life would’ve looked like in era.
It wasn’t until 2010 that Ladd began writing seriously. Shortly after, Ladd released the first book in the Whispers on the Moors series.
Book one of the series, The Heiress of Winterwood, was the recipient of the 2011 Association of Christian Fiction Writers Genesis Award for historical romance. Ladd also has more than ten years of marketing experience. She holds degrees in public relations and marketing and lives in Indiana with her family and spunky Golden Retriever.
Her NEW series, Treasures of Surrey, includes The Curiosity Keeper, Dawn at Emberwidle and her just released, A Stranger at Fellsworth.
Title: A Stranger at FellsworthSeries: Treasures of Surrey
Author: Sarah E. Ladd
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Genre: Historical Fiction
Could losing everything be the best thing to happen to Annabelle Thorley?
In the fallout of her deceased father’s financial ruin, Annabelle’s prospects are looking bleak. Her fiancé has called off their betrothal, and now she remains at the mercy of her controlling and often cruel brother. Annabelle soon faces the fact that her only hope for a better life is to do the unthinkable and run away to Fellsworth, the home of her long-estranged aunt and uncle, where a teaching position awaits her. Working for a wage for the first time in her life forces Annabelle to adapt to often unpleasant situations as friendships and roles she’s taken for granted are called into question.
Owen Locke is unswerving in his commitments. As a widower and father, he is fiercely protective of his only daughter. As an industrious gamekeeper, he is intent on keeping poachers at bay even though his ambition has always been to eventually purchase land that he can call his own. When a chance encounter introduces him to the lovely Annabelle Thorley, his steady life is shaken. For the first time since his wife’s tragic death, Owen begins to dream of a second chance at love.
As Owen and Annabelle grow closer, ominous forces threaten the peace they thought they’d found. Poachers, mysterious strangers, and murderers converge at Fellsworth, forcing Annabelle and Owen to a test of fortitude and bravery to stop the shadow of the past from ruining their hopes for the future.
In the fallout of her deceased father’s financial ruin, Annabelle’s prospects are looking bleak. Her fiancé has called off their betrothal, and now she remains at the mercy of her controlling and often cruel brother. Annabelle soon faces the fact that her only hope for a better life is to do the unthinkable and run away to Fellsworth, the home of her long-estranged aunt and uncle, where a teaching position awaits her. Working for a wage for the first time in her life forces Annabelle to adapt to often unpleasant situations as friendships and roles she’s taken for granted are called into question.
Owen Locke is unswerving in his commitments. As a widower and father, he is fiercely protective of his only daughter. As an industrious gamekeeper, he is intent on keeping poachers at bay even though his ambition has always been to eventually purchase land that he can call his own. When a chance encounter introduces him to the lovely Annabelle Thorley, his steady life is shaken. For the first time since his wife’s tragic death, Owen begins to dream of a second chance at love.
As Owen and Annabelle grow closer, ominous forces threaten the peace they thought they’d found. Poachers, mysterious strangers, and murderers converge at Fellsworth, forcing Annabelle and Owen to a test of fortitude and bravery to stop the shadow of the past from ruining their hopes for the future.
AUDIOCLIP of A Stranger at Fellsworth
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OTHER BOOKS IN THE TREASURES OF SURREY SERIES (click on the image to take you to my reviews)
Many thanks to publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers for providing the prizes.
Grand Prize: (1) winner will win a copy of Strangers at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd & (1) ARC of a fiction published by the same publisher. (Prize mailed out separately)
First Prize: (1) winner will win an ARC of an historical fiction published by the same publisher, courtesy of yours truly.
And stay tune for my review of A Stranger at Fellsworth,
scheduled to be live on June 13th for more chances to win!
Dawn at Emberwilde is the only one I have. I enjoy historical fiction for a change of pace every now and then. Some of the best ones I've read are by Jody Hedlund.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I change from spurts of a specific genre. Change of pace is good. Thanks for stopping in!
DeleteI've read (more like devoured) this, and reviewed it already, but I shared the giveaway on FB and Twitter. I really enjoyed listening to the audio clip, it brought the story more to life :-) Thanks for sharing it Annie.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome!!! I agree. I love listening to audio books of books I've read to bring it to life too!
DeleteThanks Trixi!!
DeleteI have not read any of Sarah's books, but would love to. The covers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAs for historical fiction authors Tamera Alexander is on of my current favorites.
I love the covers too!! Thanks Patty for stopping by!
DeleteWonderful British narrator! I love audio books, and have read all of Sarah's previous books. My favorite was A Lady at Willowgrove Hall.
ReplyDeleteI know! Love it! And I also love authors fangirling each other! *wink wink!
DeleteI've read most of Sarah Ladd's books and loved them. I haven't read this one yet, but I'm looking forward to it. The audio clip is wonderful. I have a hard time listening to audio books, though. I get too distracted.
ReplyDeleteHahah. Winnie. I was like that too! The only "chore" I can do while listening is ironing, but it does take me double the time to iron! Now, just during commuting time.
DeleteI haven't read any of Sarah's books yet, but this one sounds very interesting and I plan on reading it even if I don't win. I do have several of her books on my TBR list, though. My favorite historical romance author is Lauraine Snelling. She started me on the path to historical, christian romance. Thanks for the giveaway and good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteLauraine is a great author. Thanks for stopping by and lots of luck!
DeleteThe audio sounds pretty good I had listened to it the other day Sarah's FB party yesterday. I have not read any of Sarah's books yet but I do have one on my to be read list "The Headmistress of Rosemere". And as far as my favorite historical writer it would have to Julie Klassen( because she writes really close to Jane Austen with mystery mixed in).
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Julie Klassen, YES! nice choice. Thanks for sharing. Lots of luck!
DeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of Sarah's books yet, but I want to! Especially after seeing Dawn at Emberwilde's cover (so pretty!)!
ReplyDeleteO yes! Her covers are gorgeous!!
Deletei love Sarah's books and pretty much anything Christian in this genre. But her's are among my favorite!
ReplyDeleteNICE!!!
DeleteThe Heiress of Winterwood, The Headmistress of Rosemere, and Dawn at Emberwilde were all great books. Thank you for the chance. Blessings
ReplyDeleteWow! You're on the ball here Lucy!! You must be a fan of Sarah's!! *wink wink
DeleteI haven't read any of Sarah's books yet, but I really enjoyed the description of the book. I really enjoy Dawn Crandall's books.
ReplyDeleteMe too Dianne! Love Dawn's Everstone Chronicles!!
DeleteI have never read any of her books. :( Love Karen Witemeyer's books!
ReplyDeleteO yes! Karen! Love her and her books!
DeleteI've not yet had the pleasure of reading one of Sarah's books. I enjoy reading Laura Frantz and Dawn Crandall's historical novels.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices Caryl!!
DeleteI liked the reader's voice on the audio clip. She brought the story to life.
ReplyDeleteI havent' read any of Sarah Ladd's books yet, but they are on my TBR list.
My favorite historical fiction writers are:
Susan May Warren (Heirs of Anton Series), Cindy McCormick Martinusen (The War Memories series), Renee Ryan, Dawn Crandall, Carrie Turansky, Roseanna White, Melanie Dickerson...just to name a few :) Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read :)
AGBOSS, great choices there!!!! Some are new authors to me, so I gotta go look them up! Thanks!
DeleteAnd I totally agree about the narrator's voice! That accent, perfect for this story.
I think I've only read one of the earlier books by Sarah. I do read historical fiction - I've enjoyed Cathy Gohlke's and Kristy Cambron's books. For some reason, WW II books intrigue me.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't had the pleasure of reading Cathy's, but LOVE Kristy's books, at least the ones I've read. Lately, I've been on this WWII book craze too.. heheh
DeleteIv'e not read any books by this author yet. For historical fiction, which I just stared reading, I like many authors, especially, Mary Balogh, Suzanne Enoch, and Meagan McKinney.
ReplyDeleteAll are new to me. Thanks for sharing!!
DeleteI love Sarah's books! I've read them all. I think The Heiress of Winterwood is still my favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your enthusiasm! Woohoo! I need to read tht one!
DeleteI really like the clip and the British accent. I have read and enjoyed the first two books in the "Whispers on the Moors" series by Sarah Ladd.
ReplyDeleteRight?! I know, the accent was great for this clip/story!
DeleteI've read a couple of books by Sarah Ladd. Dawn at Emberwilde was a good one.
ReplyDeleteDianna
Agree, Dianna!! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI have read all of Sarah's books so far and can't wait to read this one! I can't say I had a favorite because I truly have loved the plots and characters in each one (thus why I have read all her books). The audio clip was fun, and I think the British accent was a great touch. Honestly I still like reading books more though so audio books aren't really my thing, even though so many people out there prefer them.
ReplyDeleteO yes! I love the accent! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThanks for being a part of the tour! I loved getting to hear a bit of the audiobook.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Heather! Thanks!
DeleteOkay, I must be weird. I don't much care for the audiobooks, lol. I think that I'd rather read at my own tempo and create my own voices for the characters.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Sarah's books yet, but many of them are in my TBR pile!
I was like that too with the audiobook, but it grows on you, especially with a great narrator!
DeleteI don't know how I missed this post. I don't usually listen to audio books. I absorb more when I actually read. The narrator is very good, though.
ReplyDeleteI agree Connie. Thanks!
DeleteNever have listened to an audio clip of a book before, interesting. Have not read thi one yet have read several and will read this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann for stopping by!
DeleteI haven't read Sarah's books and I look forward to reading this book. I enjoy the historical biblical fiction books by Connilyn Cossette and I also enjoy Regina Jennings.
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Two authors that I also love! Thanks Connie!
DeleteI Love Sarah's books and the audio clip was great.
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