A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White: Cover Reveal

About the Series

The Ladies of the Manor Series take readers back in time to Edwardian England, when automobiles and electric lights were all the rage, but the old way of life still ruling the land. Lords and ladies, maids and valets…and in this case, a dose of danger and mystery to take them.

And without further ado here is the gorgeous cover for A Lady Unrivaled!

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About the Book

White Is Quickly Becoming the Top Name in Edwardian Romance

Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better. Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all?

Meet the Author

Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna’s novels range from biblical fiction to American-set romances to her new British series. She lives with her family in West Virginia. Learn more at www.RoseannaMWhite.com

The whole series together! So pretty!

The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White: Cover Reveal & Guest Post

I am so excited to share this post with you all! I have been a huge fan of Roseanna's books since I read the first pages of Ring of Secrets, so I was delighted to be able to take part in this fantastic cover reveal for her upcoming release The Lost Heiress! Enjoy this post from Roseanna and then take a peek at her new cover! (My thoughts below)

There's very little in the book publication process that excites me more than a cover. Because much as we say "Don't judge a book by its cover," let's face it--we all do. Covers make us pick books up or bypass them. Covers are the face of a book.

I've always enjoyed designing my own covers, whether it be with colored pencils as a kid or Photoshop as an adult. My love for this process has even led me to doing professional cover designs for a few publishers and independent authors (you can see my designs here). And it makes me put a lot of thought into what I want from a cover when I'm filling out a questionnaire for a publisher as an author.

My next book to come out, The Lost Heiress, is a rewrite of my first-ever novel, written when I was 12-13. Needless to say, I've thought  a lot about this cover in the last 20 years, LOL. I wanted my heroine, Brook, to be on it. I wanted readers to see her beauty, and perhaps some of her spunk. I wanted her to be wearing a necklace that she wears every day, one with pearls. I wanted the Edwardian setting to come through in her clothing and hairstyle.

Beyond that...? Well, the book has suspense, mystery, and romance. How to convey it? Back in the day, I thought maybe it should have her horse on it, caught in a gallop. Or, oo, maybe the hero's Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost--that would certainly shout the era. Maybe a glimpse of a the grand manor house owned by her father, Lord Whitby. Maybe...maybe...maybe...

And this is why, on one's own book, it's sometimes nice to not be the cover designer. ;-)

According to my editor, the in-house cover designer at Bethany House had a lot of fun and took a lot of care with this cover. She painstakingly selected the model to be a close match to the pictures I sent her. She chose a beautiful Edwardian gown, the height of fashion in 1910. She made sure my Brook is wearing a pearl necklace, like in the story.

Now, every cover artist tries various options for their design and often runs them by other members of the team. For The Lost Heiress, they wanted something that didn't echo too closely any of Bethany House's other (fabulous!) designs. They wanted something that would intrigue without overwhelming. They decided to go for "stark simplicity." I think it was a wise choice!

And so, without further ado, please allow me to present The Lost Heiress!

Brook Eden has never known where she truly belongs. Though raised in the palace of Monaco, she’s British by birth and was brought to the Grimaldis under suspicious circumstances as a babe. When Brook’s friend Justin uncovers the fact that Brook is likely a missing heiress from Yorkshire, Brook leaves the sun of the Mediterranean to travel to the moors of the North Sea to the estate of her supposed family.

The mystery of her mother’s death haunts her, and though her father is quick to accept her, the rest of the family and the servants of Whitby Park are not. Only when Brook’s life is threatened do they draw close—but their loyalty may come too late to save Brook from the same threat that led to tragedy for her mother.

As heir to a dukedom, Justin is no stranger to balancing responsibilities. When the matters of his estate force him far from Brook, the distance between them reveals that what began as friendship has grown into something much more. But how can their very different loyalties and responsibilities ever come together?

And then, for a second time, the heiress of Whitby Park is stolen away because of the very rare treasure in her possession—and this time only the servants of Whitby can save her.

My Thoughts

Oh my goodness! This cover is stunning! I love the "stark simplicity" and the golden tones are perfect! The model is beautiful and I love the little bit you can see of her dress! I absolutely cannot wait for this book and I am sure the story inside will be just as gorgeous as it's cover!

Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. The Lost Heiress is Roseanna’s tenth published book. Her novels range from biblical fiction to American-set romances to her new British series. She lives with her family in West Virginia. Learn more at www.RoseannaMWhite.com and www.RoseannaMWhite.blogspot.com.

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Cover Reveal: Forget Me Not

I am super excited to participate in this awesome cover reveal for my friend Amber Stokes' second book! I loved Bleeding Heart (my review) and so I cannot wait to read this prequel! The little bit of the story that we got in BH definitely piqued my interest! I loved Bleeding Heart's cover but I think I may like this one even more! It is so beautiful!

About the Book

Prequel to Bleeding Heart

Old hurts, new betrayals, and a love that survives them all...

Summer 1885

A startling revelation sends Elizabeth Lawson escaping into a stormy night - and tosses her into the arms of a young mountain man with secrets of his own. When he offers to take her to the Nevada mining town where her long-lost brother lives, she accepts. Suspicions and uncertainties are pushed aside as she struggles to forge a future for herself by meeting her past. 

David has been hiding from his painful memories for years. The solitude and wildness of the Rocky Mountains are challenge and comfort enough for him - until Elizabeth's arrival. Fueled by anger and a sense of obligation, he strives to take control of his new situation...only to find control slipping from his grasp with each new emotion Elizabeth evokes in him.

When their journey leads them on unexpected paths, can two lonely hearts find the strength to remember the good amid the heartbreak?

Inspirational Historical Romance

The Book’s Blog
You can find all the latest news about Forget Me Not, along with book extras, at the Forget Me Not blog.

About the Author
Amber Stokes has a Bachelor of Science degree in English and a passion for the written word - from blogging to writing poetry, short stories, and novels. After her brief time at college in Oregon, she is now back home among the redwoods of Northern California, living life one day at a time and pursuing her passion via freelance editing and self-publishing. You can connect with Amber on her blog, Seasons of Humility.

About the Cover Designer
Lena lives in a scenic small town in Massachusetts with her husband, two kids, and a very spoiled Black Lab. She writes fiction for young adults, mostly light fantasy with a healthy dose of "sigh-worthy" romance. You can visit her online at www.lenagoldfinch.blogspot.com.

Giveaway!

In conjunction with the cover reveal Amber is doing a giveaway! Enter via the Rafflecopter form below for a chance to win forget-me-not note cards (set of three) from Carol Sapp Watercolors! Giveaway limited to U.S. residents only. 

I am not hosting this giveaway and therefore you will not receive notification from me or on this blog if you are the winner.

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Cover Reveals: Here to Stay & Silenced

Today two of my favorite authors revealed the covers for their next books and I loved them so much I had to share with you all!

Here to Stay by Melissa Tagg

I absolutely love the colors of this cover and everything else too! It's simply perfect! After reading Made to Last I hadn't really formed a picture of Blake in my head but this guy looks perfect for him! Love, love, love!

Silenced by Dani Pettrey

SO pretty! I love the model for Kayden and the pic at the bottom really makes me curious! I cannot wait to read Kayden and Jake's story!!! It's going to be awesome!

What do you think of these covers?!

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes Cover Reveal & Giveaway

I am super excited about this cover reveal! Partially because Amber is a blogging friend of mine so I'm ecstatic that she's publishing her book, but also because I adore this cover. Honestly it is purely gorgeous! And those two things, plus the small excerpt Amber included, have me chomping at the bit to read this book! So without further ado, the cover for Bleeding Heart!!!!

 ISN'T IT STUNNING?!?!?!?!

About the Book
Five bleeding hearts. One profound journey. 
Summer 1886
Sally Clay’s livelihood has been snatched away, but in its place arises an opportunity to escape from her sordid past and an unrelenting, unwanted suitor. Boarding a train with a heartsick rancher and an enigmatic miner, she leaves Virginia City behind and heads to Northern California, waiting for the chance to make right what went wrong three long years before.
But the road to revenge is far from smooth. Sally soon learns that the jagged pieces of a broken heart can far too easily wound the hearts of others – and hers isn’t the only heart that’s broken. Tragedy and fear dog her steps as she flees from the redwood forests to the high desert and back again. Will her bleeding heart ever find a way and a place to heal?
A desperate soiled dove. Three men who come to care for her. One man determined to claim her.
All on a journey that will show them what true love really involves.
Inspirational Historical Romance

The Book’s Blog
In conjunction with the cover reveal, Amber’s doing a “blog reveal,” as well! You can find all the latest news about Bleeding Heart, along with book extras, at the Bleeding Heart blog.

About the Author
Amber Stokes has a Bachelor of Science degree in English and a passion for the written word - from and self-publishing her debut novel, Bleeding Heart. You can connect with Amber on her blog, Seasons of Humility.
freelance editing
blogging to writing poetry, short stories, and novels. After her brief time at college in Oregon, she is now back home among the redwoods of Northern California, living life one day at a time and pursuing her passion via

About the Cover Designer
Lena lives in a scenic small town in Massachusetts with her husband, two kids, and a very spoiled Black Lab. She writes fiction for young adults, mostly light fantasy with a healthy dose of "sigh-worthy" romance. You can visit her online at www.lenagoldfinch.blogspot.com.

Teaser from Bleeding Heart
Prologue
Breaking hearts should be considered a crime. That would make Elizabeth Lawson an outlaw and Joe Clifton the victim. And that wasn’t a far stretch in Joe’s mind. She had rounded up his heart, branded her name across it when it should never have belonged to her, and then left him high and dry. Still, he was getting sick of hanging around the scene of the crime. He just didn’t know where else to go.
Lake Tahoe had once been his favorite get-away destination, a place where he could go to just sit back and enjoy the view of water as clear as a shined-up mirror. Now those crystal depths and the unmoving boulders along the water’s edge taunted him, bringing back memories of a happy proposal and a less-than-happy scene where his heart was handed back to him on a silver platter – bruised, broken, and bleeding.
He didn’t want to make any more memories like that. So he made a promise to himself: He would never let anyone break his heart again.

GIVEAWAY
In conjunction with this cover reveal Amber is doing a themed giveaway! One lucky winner will win these beautiful items purchased from Cindy Lindgren and Belle on a Budget!

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Duchess by Susan May Warren (Cover Reveal!)

So I haven't really ever done a "cover reveal" on here before, but when I saw that the cover for Susan May Warren's book Duchess, the third in the Daughters of Fortune Series, had finally been revealed I couldn't resist showing it to you all! So here it is in all of it's awesomeness!

Isn't it stunning?!  

I can not wait to read this one!

About the Book

The golden age of Hollywood is in the business of creating stars. Rosie Worth, now starlet Roxy Price, has found everything she’s wanted in the glamour of the silver screen. With adoring fans and a studio-mogul husband, she’s finally silenced the voices—and grief—of the past. Her future shines bright…until the fated Black Friday when it all comes crashing down. When Roxy loses everything, she finds herself disgraced and penniless. Her only hope is to join forces with Belgian duke Rolfe Van Horne, a longtime film investor. But Rolfe is not who he seems, and he has other plans for Roxy and her movies—plans to support a growing unrest in Europe, plans that could break her heart and endanger her life.
When her country needs her, will she have the courage to surrender her glittering world and her one true love?