JustRead Publicity Tours are so excited to celebrate the release of debut author's The Hope of Azure Springs from Revell. Welcome to my stop at Just Commonly!
Author: Rachel Fordham
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: July 3, 2018
Genre: Historical Romance
Alone in a strange town, can she find healing for her new home . . . and herself?
Ada, Mich.—Between 1854 and 1929, the orphan train movement relocated over 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children from the eastern United States to rural areas throughout the country, focusing primarily in the Midwest. Since that time, this movement has captured the attention and curiosity of readers. In The Hope of Azure Springs, debut author Rachel Fordham masterfully blends history and romance in her well-crafted tale of a former “train rider.”
Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won’t be able to do it alone.
Sheriff Caleb Reynolds is determined to solve the case and secure justice for Em. But what he doesn’t expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.
Historical romance readers will be charmed by the town of Azure Springs as they journey with Em to face her past, embrace her future, and rescue what she’s lost.
Debut Author Deftly Combines Orphan Train Tale with Sweet Prairie Romance
Ada, Mich.—Between 1854 and 1929, the orphan train movement relocated over 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children from the eastern United States to rural areas throughout the country, focusing primarily in the Midwest. Since that time, this movement has captured the attention and curiosity of readers. In The Hope of Azure Springs, debut author Rachel Fordham masterfully blends history and romance in her well-crafted tale of a former “train rider.”
Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won’t be able to do it alone.
Sheriff Caleb Reynolds is determined to solve the case and secure justice for Em. But what he doesn’t expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.
Historical romance readers will be charmed by the town of Azure Springs as they journey with Em to face her past, embrace her future, and rescue what she’s lost.
Debut Author Deftly Combines Orphan Train Tale with Sweet Prairie Romance
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| Credit: Kylee Ann Maughan |
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GIVEAWAY
GIVEAWAY
The publisher has graciously offered (3) winners each a copy of The Hope of Azure Springs and special Revell swag!
Giveaway will begin at midnight July 9, 2018 and last through 11:59 PM EST on July 17, 2018. Winners will be notified within a week of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Complete prize open to US mailing addresses only. For our giveaway rules and policy, click HERE.
Be sure to stop at a stop each day for extra entries!
TOUR SCHEDULE
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July 9 (Monday)
Wishful Endings - Guest Post
Veronica's 'Views - Spotlight & Excerpt
July 10 (Tuesday)
The Power of Words - Review
For the Love of Christian Fiction - Spotlight & Excerpt
July 11 (Wednesday)
Edits and Reviews by Leslie - Author Interview
Sprinkles and Pink - Spotlight & Excerpt
July 12 (Thursday)
A Baker’s Perspective - Guest Post
The Caffeinated Bibliophile - Spotlight & Excerpt
July 13 (Friday)
The Christian Fiction Girl - Review
Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic - Spotlight & Excerpt
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