The Remedy by Serena Chase

From the author's website:

PURPOSED by birth. DESTINED by prophecy. REVEALED by Truth.
Now, her time has come.

Having come to terms with her long-hidden identity, Princess Rynnaia E’veri is ready to take her rightful place. But before she can join her father at Castle Rynwyk, she must endeavor to fulfill a 200-year-old prophecy and defeat the Kingdom’s ancient enemy, the Cobelds. Joined by her faithful knight, Sir Julien de Gladiel, and a gifted group of friends, Rynnaia must trek a dangerous path through canyons, forests, and into the very depths of a mountain where, if the prophetic scrolls prove correct, she will face an unknown foe, alone. Treacheries will be discovered, sacrifices will be made, friends will be lost, and love will be tested, but if even one line of the riddled prophecy is misinterpreted, Rynnaia will fail . . . and the Kingdom will fall.

Beginning at the point THE RYN ended, THE REMEDY concludes an epic re-imagining of the classic Grimm fairy tale, SNOW WHITE & ROSE RED, but the Eyes of E’veria series is only beginning . . .

My Thoughts:

As soon as I finished the first book THE RYN I had to pick up THE REMEDY! Thankfully as part of the blog tour I have an advanced copy because I don’t think I could have waited to read it! And YES! It was that good! Full of adventure, suspense, turmoil and a bit of romance THE REMEDY kept me tapping away the pages on my Kindle. The Ryn and her Knights head out on a quest to find The Remedy and encounter along the way all kinds of obstacles to keep them from their task. As part of the prophecy Rynnaia must go on alone at one point in the quest. What she encounters during that time will test her faith in The First and may betray her love for Julien. Will the Cobeld’s win the kingdom or will The Ryn be able to save her people by completing the quest she has set out on? Serena Chase has made the second book of The Eyes of E’veria even more exciting than the first book (if that’s possible) and made a fan out of this reader! I’m looking forward to the next installment in the series.

Join me tomorrow as Serena Chase visits My Favorite Pastime with a guest blogpost and a giveaway as part of THE EYES OF E'VERIA blog tour:

Also check out my review of THE RYN, the first book in the series:

 

Lonesome by Jackie Gilmore

From the back of the book:

Lonesome is a stray dog who has never known a family. He travels from place to place seeking food, shelter, and hoping one day to find a home. The story will lead him to a young boy seeking a friend. He is living with his mother and a great aunt. His father has died, and the boy, Willy, is lonely for a friend to play with. The story will take you on the adventures of Lonesome the dog and Willy the boy, who find each other just in time. This story teaches children the value of a friend, the happiness of a family, and the faithfulness of God. Lonesome is a story of how God can repair hearts, provide love, and teach all of us valuable lessons of life.

Background:

So here's the deal; Jackie Gilmore is my MOM!!! Lonesome is her second published book, but actually it is her first book that she wrote. Let The Sun Shine In is her first published book. I remember when my mom started telling the Lonesome story. She was teaching a group of 4 and 5 year olds at church. At the end of each class she would get the kids to be quiet until their parents came by telling them the story. Each week she would ask the kids where she had left off the week before. Those 4 and 5 year olds ALWAYS knew! Each week my mom would leave us all with a cliffhanger of what was going to happen next to Lonesome. My sisters and I always told my mom she should write Lonesome's story and get it published. Finally our dreams for this story have come true! Mom's books will always rate 5 hearts from me!

 About the author(mom):

Jackie Gilmore has been married to her husband, Mike, for forty-nine years. They have a common love for the Lord, family, and friends. Both have served in ministry since becoming Christians in 1979. Lonesome is the first book Jackie wrote. She wrote it specifically for her grandchildren. Her second book, Let the Sun Shine In was published in 2009. Is has always been a dream of Jackie's to share her stories with her grandchildren. She and Mike have three daughters, fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Where to purchase:

You can currently purchase Lonesome on Amazon for $11.99 in paperback or for $3.99 as an e-book. Also you can purchase through the publishing company Westbow Press for $3.99 as an e-book.

COVER REVEAL: Love's Miracles by Sandra Leesmith

About the Book

Dr. Margo Devaull came to Dominic Zanelli's mountain retreat confident that she could help this Vietnam veteran overcome the torment that kept him apart from the world. But her training as a psychologist had not prepared her for the tragic, explosive contradictions brewing inside him. For here was a sensitive artist who could be gentle – and a man whose eyes flashed with violence and pain when he told her to leave and never come back. Yet Margo did come back, slowly gain his trust, and awaken the sleeping needs of his heart. Only by reliving her own wounded past and helping Zane confront a terrible memory from the war could she set them both free – and save their last chance for love.  

About the Author

Sandra loves to hike, read, bicycle, and write. She lives in Arizona with her husband and Labrador retriever. During the hot summer, she and her husband travel throughout the United States in their motorhome, where she enjoys the outdoors and finds wonderful ideas for her next writing project.

You can learn more about Sandra and her books at
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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 Loves Miracles

The high heels of Margo’s boots echoed as she walked across the uneven planks of the porch. She knocked.

Nothing happened.

She listened for sounds within the rustic A-frame cabin.

“Anybody home?”

No answer.

Where was Zanelli? Vinnie had assured her that he’d told his brother they were coming. She turned and scanned the edge of the woods. An eerie silence settled around her. Odd shapes took form in the dark shadows of the redwood forest. Margo shook off the uneasiness and tamped her growing irritation. She wasn’t going to be able to interview Zane if she couldn’t find him.

Suddenly, a shrill cry cut through the stillness. Margo stiffened. The cry echoed again and chills raced down her spine. It sounded like an animal in pain. She’d never heard the sound before but sensed it with bloodcurdling certainty. It came from the rear of the cabin.

The blog tour for Love’s Miracles is scheduled for May 20^th – 31^st. Be watching the Seasons of Humility blog (www.seasonsofhumility.blogspot.com) for more information in the coming weeks! The book will be released in Kindle format in late May.