Library News from Author Maureen Lang

Hey all,

My good friend Maureen Lang has a new novel out, entitled Look To The East.

I like what they came up with for the tag line:

A Village Under Siege. A Love Under Fire
France, 1914

And here's a little taste to whet your appetite:

At the dawn of the First World War, the French village of Briecourt is isolated from the battles, but the century-old feud between the Toussaints and the de Colvilles still rages in the streets. When the German army sweeps in to occupy the town, families on both sides of the feud are forced to work together to protect stragglers caught behind enemy lines.

Julitte Toussaint may have been adopted from a faraway island, but she feels the scorn of the de Colvilles as much as anyone born a Toussaint. So when she falls in love with one of the stragglers—a wealthy and handsome Belgian entrepreneur—she knows she's playing with fire. Charles Lassone hides in the cellar of the Briecourt church, safe from the Germans for the moment. But if he's discovered, it will bring danger to the entire village and could cost Charles his life.

For details, just click Maureen's web site HERE!

New Novel in the Works

For those interested, I am working on a new novel as of August 2009. It will be awhile before it hits shelves. I promise it will be worth the wait! CM

In the meantime, please visit my web site and read my first three books: CrestonMapes.com.

Cindy Woodsmall, New Novel!

Greetings all,

Author Cindy Woodsmall is my friend and neighbor (kind of...we live only 20 minutes part). What I can tell you about Cindy is that she is a wonderful wife and mother, and friend. She mentors many writers in our area of Atlanta, and her books are powerful. The newest is called The Hope of Reguge -- it's book #1 in Ada's House Series.

Here's a bit about the new novel...

Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it's no place for an outsider. But one Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God-"Be me to her"- despite how it threatens his way of life.

Completely opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim's sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stolzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose-or push Mahlon away forever? While Ephraim is trying to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything-including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?

For details, click Cindy's web site.

Library News from Author Lyn Cote

Hi everyone,

Lyn Cote has a new book out, HER INHERITANCE FOREVER, which is book two of the Texas: Star of Destiny series. Here's some insight about the story:

In 1836 Texas, Alandra Sandoval is the Tejano lady of Rancho Sandoval. She is determined to show the world of men that she, a woman, can run the ranch successfully without a male by her side. Yet she still longs for future love and a family.

Scully Falconer, a loner, is the top hand on a nearby ranch. He has given his loyalty to the Quinn family and doesn’t ask more than honest pay for an honest day’s work.

Alandra, the lady of Mexican descent, and Scully, the American cowboy, think they have very different paths set before them. But greedy relatives burst onto the scene, threatening to change their way of life. And when General Santa Anna crosses the Rio Grande and marches north to keep his rendezvous with destiny at the Alamo, Alandra and Scully’s lives will never be the same.

The Library Journal says Lyn Cote “demonstrates her skill at creating strong female protagonists in compelling stories that will captivate historical romance readers.” HER INHERITANCE FOREVER attests to Cote’s ability to create page-turning, riveting romances with wonderful historical details that also allow readers to watch the forming of the Texas state."

For more, click HERE.