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Happy Christmas in July!

Welcome to the final blog in this Christmas in July Reader Giveaway, which runs July 12-23, 2021. At the bottom of each author’s blog post, you will find the secret words. Write them all down and provide the provide the entire answer on this Google form. 

Note: You must grab all the secret words from every author in the Christmas in July Reader Giveaway to enter the contest to win eligible to win a $400 Amazon gift card At the end of this blog post is a link to the next blog, and so on, to the final blog post (19 in all). At each blog stop, the author will also give away copy or copies of their featured Christmas book.

What new Christmas tradition do you hope to start this year? Maybe the upcoming season has prompted you to start something new.

Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love decorating for Christmas, listening to and singing Christmas carols, and spending time with family and friends. So when I decided to write a novella, I jumped at the chance to write a sweet Christmas romance set in the fictional town of Winterberry, Colorado.

Forever Yours This Christmas is a story all about community. My heroine collects money every year at her shop, Second Time Around, to donate to cystic fibrosis. My hero betters the community by building much-needed housing. The community also comes together by having a silent auction to raise money for their Christmas events. And, of course, there are other fun touches of Christmas—a tree lighting celebration, ice skating, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies…lots and lots of Christmas cookies!

Here is a short description of Forever Yours This Christmas:

Amy Carrington, a consignment shop owner, tries to save her parking lot from being taken over by Sunshine Builders—CEO Kimberly Harding and her handsome brother, Wes—who are building townhomes right next to her shop in the small fictional town of Winterberry, Colorado. The bigger problem? Falling in love with her rival!

For a chance to win one of three copies (print, e-book or audiobook) of Forever Yours This Christmas (US/Canadian addresses only for print, international for e-book, US or UK for audiobook), tell me what Christmas tradition you enjoy by commenting on this blog.

GREAT NEWS! The e-book of Forever Yours This Christmas is on sale for $.99 cents from July 12-18th! (click on the title to be taken to the link)

Good news! The e-book of Forever Yours This Christmas is on sale July 12-18 for $0.99 cents!

Now, it’s time to for the secret word(s): Steve Maraboli

Save the secret words, and when you reach the final blog, enter all the secret words on this form for a chance to win a $400 Amazon gift card!

Thank you so much for visiting! You’ve reached the end of the Christmas in July Reader Giveaway. Don’t forget to enter all your secret words (38 words in total) on this form for a chance to win. If you’ve missed any, you can start at the beginning here.

Remember, this Christmas in July Reader Giveaway will end on July 23 at 8 PM EST!

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Merry Christmas from my family to yours! 

Thank you to those of you who participated in the Christmas Scavenger Hunt Round Robin.

Today, I have a fun surprise to share with you…

I’ve teamed up with 45+ fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of Sweet & Mild Romances to 2 lucky winners!

Oh, and did I mention the Grand Prize winner gets a BRAND NEW eReader?

Merry Christmas! Welcome to my blog in this Christmas Scavenger Hunt Round-Robin! 

Here’s how it works: At each author’s blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answers on the Google Form.

You must answer the questions correctly for every author in the round -robin to be considered to win the $350 first place, $250 second place or $150 third place Amazon gift cards. [Note: these prizes are USD values. If you are not a U.S. resident, you will get a gift card from the Amazon store for your country; however, it will be valued at these USD amounts.) At the endof my post is a link to the next blog, who will provide a link to the next blog, etc., to the very end.

I’m super excited to get the chance to tell you about my book, Forever Yours This Christmas, a small-town Christmas romance.

Amy Carrington, a consignment shop owner, tries to save her parking lot from being taken over by Sunshine Builders—CEO Kimberly Harding and her handsome brother, Wes—who are building townhomes right next to her shop in the small fictional town of Winterberry, Colorado. The bigger problem? Falling in love with her rival!

During the pandemic, it was a wonderful escape to write this sweet novella in a fictional town in Colorado where I grew up. I hope this description makes you want to curl up next to a cozy fire with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy this quick read!

Here’s a short book trailer:

Let’s continue with this scavenger hunt! Go to the book on Amazon at this link.

Find the answer to this question:

What is the name of Amy’s five-year-old nephew?  When you have the answer, fill out this form (scroll all the way down—mine is toward the bottom) and head on to the next blog!

Thank you so much for visiting! The next author on the tour is Hallee Bridgeman, who is telling us all about her Christmas book, Blizzard in the Bluegrass. You can find it at this link. Remember that the round-robin will end on December 13th at 11:59 PM EST!

Merry Christmas!

Sherry

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***News Flash***

Every True Heart Girl would love this FREE clay heart necklace and signed bookplate! 

 

Pre-order your copy of True Heart Girls Devotional: Thinking God’s Way before the November 1, 2019 release date to receive your exclusive gift and signed bookplate! (Limited supply. US residents only.)

 

I had so much fun making each one-of-a-kind clay heart necklace! Here’s what you need to know to receive your exclusive gift and signed bookplate:

About the book: 

Everybody seems to have an opinion about how you should think! But what does God say? Discover true joy and peace as you focus your thoughts on God’s promises! This devotional for girls ages 8-12 will help girls learn to fix their thoughts on what the Bible says is important–what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise–among other things! Packed with 13 weeks of devotions, relatable stories, Scriptures, and over 40 fun activities & crafts, the True Heart Girls Devotional: Thinking God’s Way helps tween girls  apply wisdom from Philippians 4:4-9 to their daily lives.

Pre-order NOW!

To receive your exclusive gift and signed bookplate: 

Pre-order the book before November 1, 2019.
E-mail me at sherry@sherrykyle.com with your order number, date and where you purchased the book, your name and address.

 

Reminder: 

There is a limited supply of clay-heart necklaces and signed bookplates, so pre-order your copy of True Heart Girls Devotional: Thinking God’s Way TODAY!

 

Thank you for being my loyal reader friends!

Blessings,

Sherry Kyle

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My family took a trip to Colorado this summer to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday! It was a lot of fun to have the whole family together. Coordinating a vacation is getting harder and harder now that my kids are all in their twenties. (Yes, my youngest just had her birthday and is no longer a teenager!)

Evergreen Lake, Colorado

We had to stop by my childhood home. Aww, such wonderful memories!

My dad beat my son playing pool!



My parents and brother joined me for a picture during my dad’s birthday celebration!

Now for some book news…

New Audiobook and Children’s Devotional

This summer I worked with a wonderful narrator to create the audiobook for Capture Me. How fun to hear my story come to life! Sarah Kate has a pleasing, alto voice, and I’m confident you are going to love her! Here is the Amazon and Audible links to read the description and listen to a sample (and purchase, if you’d like):

https://amzn.to/2RGLvjp

https://adbl.co/2JObncz

SUMMER GIVEAWAY:

I have a limited number of FREE codes for the first fifteen people who e-mail me with the subject line “CAPTURE ME AUDIOBOOK.” If you love audiobooks, don’t wait!

May 2019 New Releases

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.

Contemporary Romance:

When Love Won’t Wait by Roger E. Bruner — Laugh at Pastor Dan’s impulsive efforts to get out of the ministry and marry a woman of his own choosing by going against his domineering widowed mother’s wishes. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)

A Perfect Amish Match by Vannetta Chapman — After three failed relationships, Amish bachelor Noah Graber would rather disappoint his parents than try again. But when matchmaker Olivia Mae Miller agrees to provide courting lessons, Noah’s perfect match becomes clear—it’s Olivia Mae herself! With ailing grandparents at home, she hadn’t planned on love or marriage. Might a future with Noah be everything she’s been missing? (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

Sing a New Song by Candee Fick — Songbird Gloria Houghton has always needed to be the center of attention, but the spotlight has shifted. Seeking fame and a fresh start, she finds a new stage in Branson, Missouri…only to risk being replaced by a manipulative rival. If Gloria can’t be the star, who is she? Jack-of-all-trades Nick Sherwood is just one leaf on a vast family tree that includes a restaurant chef, hotel owners, and even the headline act at a family-owned theater. He’s seen how fame can blind a person with jealousy and is more than content to stay in the background thank you very much. If only he wasn’t so fascinated–and irritated–by the newest addition to the staff. After a disaster of a first impression and financial difficulties land Gloria in the humblest of jobs—with Nick as her boss—it might be time for her to learn to sing a new song. (Contemporary Romance from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)

Pigtails and a Tool Belt by Janetta Fudge-Messmer — The Christian Romance where circumstances seem impossible. But with God – all things are possible. (Contemporary Romance from Winged Publications)

Wooing Cadie McCaffrey by Bethany Turner — After four years of dating Will, Cadie questions his love for her and sends him packing. Their breakup only makes Will more determined to become the man Cadie wants him to be. With the help of his work buddies and tactics drawn from Cadie’s favorite romantic comedies, he devises a “foolproof” plan. What could possibly go wrong? (Contemporary Romance from Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing)

General Contemporary:

Over the Waters by Deborah Raney — As “Dr. Botox” to the bored rich women of Chicago, plastic surgeon Max Jordan was shocked by the decision of his son, Joshua, to focus his medical talent on Haitian orphans. Embittered by Joshua’s death, Max searches for resolution in the very place his son called home. The selfless labor of Joshua’s coworkers stuns Max. He is particularly taken by American volunteer Valerie Austin, whose dream of a honeymoon on a tropical beach were crushed, replaced by a stint working in the impoverished orphanage. But Valerie’s view of Joshua’s sacrifice challenges everything Max has lived for. Now Max wonders if he can ever return to his “Max-a-Million” lifestyle, or if the doors to his gilded cage have finally opened. (General Contemporary from Raney Day Press)



Historical:

True Freedom by Carol Ashby — When a Roman slave rescues his master’s daughter from the kidnapping arranged by her own brother, will his sacrificial service earn the freedom and love he never dreamed possible, or will it only end in death? (Historical from Cerrillo Press)

Historical Romance:

The Daughter’s Predicament by Mary Eileen Davis — Can a patient love win her heart? As Isabelle Atwood’s romance prospects are turning in her favor, a family scandal derails her dreams. While making a quilt for her own hope chest, Isabelle’s half-sister becomes pregnant out of wedlock and Isabelle–always the unfavored daughter–becomes the family sacrifice to save face. Isabelle loves her sister, but with three suitors interested, will she really allow herself to be manipulated into a marriage without love? Or will the man leaving her secret love poems sweep her off her feet? (Historical Romance from Mountain Brook Ink)

Mail-Order Mishaps by Susan Page Davis, Linda Ford, Vickie McDonough, and Erica Vetsch — In The Bride’s Dilemma by Susan Page Davis, Eve Martin arrives in Cheyenne to learn that man she came to marry is in jail, accused of a violent murder. But has God brought her here to help save Caleb Blair’s life? In Romancing the Rancher by Linda Ford, Amelia expects a safe home for herself and her niece in Montana as mail-order bride to Zach Taggerty. Only Zach has never heard of her. In The Marriage Sham by Vickie McDonough, Texas mail-order bride Zola Bryant is a widowed newlywed. Worse, they were never truly wed because the officiant was an outlaw not a preacher. What will she do now that her life and reputation are in tatters? In The Galway Girl by Erica Vetsch, a mail-order mix-up sends Irish lass Maeve O’Reilly to the Swedish community of Lindsborg, Kansas. Will Kaspar Sandberg consider it a happy accident or a disaster to be rectified as soon as possible? (Historical Romance from Barbour Publishing)

Lord of Her Heart by Sherrinda Ketchersid — Lady Jocelyn Ashburne suspects something is amiss at her family’s castle because her father ceases to write to her. When she overhears a plot to force her into vows—either to the church or a husband—she disguises herself and flees the convent in desperation to discover the truth. Malcolm Castillon of Berkham is determined to win the next tournament and be granted a manor of his own. After years of proving his worth on the jousting field, he yearns for a life of peace. Rescuing a scrawny lad who turns out to be a beautiful woman is not what he bargained for. Still, he cannot deny that she stirs his heart like no other, in spite of her conniving ways. Chaos, deception, and treachery threaten their goals, but both are determined to succeed. Learning to trust each other might be the only way either of them survives. (Historical Romance from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)

Love’s Belief by Linda Shenton Matchett — When the Third Reich implements mandates that require Jewish babies and other “undesirables” to be killed as part of The Final Solution, is midewife Pia Hertz’s new faith in Christ strong enough to defy the laws of man? Dieter Fertig is relieved he’s no longer part of Hitler’s army, despite the reason–a battle that cost his arm. After he returns to Berlin, only to discover the Nuremburg Laws require his best friend’s baby girl to be killed, he must find a way to spirit the child out of Germany before the Nazis discover her existence. (Historical Romance from Shortwave Press)

Shelter Bay by Pamela S. Meyers — Adventurous bicyclist Maureen Quinn and her best friend, Preston Stevens, a member of the U.S. Life Saving Service, find love and face life-altering events on the shores of Lake Michigan. (Historical Romance from Mantle Rock Publishing)

Mystery:

Fallen Leaf by Julie B. Cosgrove — When a DNA kit reveals blond, blue-eyed Jessica Warren is half Cherokee, she confronts her adoptive parents and learns her birth father is in prison…for murder! Now he wants her help in exonerating him. Can Jessica trust the handsome, young Tulsa district attorney to help, or does he have an agenda of his own? (Cozy Mystery from Write Integrity Press)

Bitter Pill by Richard L. Mabry, MD — Things were going along just fine until the miracle fouled them up. (Medical Mystery, Independently Published)

Latter-day Cipher by Latayne C. Scott — Kirsten Young, a well-known and rebellious Utah heiress, is found murdered in Provo Canyon. The strange markings carved into her flesh and the note written in 19th century code seem to cast a shadow on ancient Mormon laws. Journalist Selonnah Zee is assigned to cover the story– and it quickly grows out of control. (Historical Mystery from Moody)

Romantic Suspense:

Running Target by Elizabeth Goddard — A routine patrol turns deadly when marine deputy Bree Carrington’s boat is sunk by men carrying illegal weapons. Fleeing a barrage of bullets, she’s suddenly rescued by DEA agent Quinn Strand—her ex-boyfriend. Quinn’s return threatens more than Bree’s heart…because he’s the one the men are really after. As criminals hunt her to get to him, can Quinn and Bree take down a drug ring? (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

Speculative:

The Pages of Her Life by James L. Rubart — Allison Moore’s dad was living a secret life and left her mom in massive debt. As she scrambles to help her mom find a way out, she’s given a journal, anonymously, during a visit to her favorite coffee shop. The pressure to rescue her mom mounts, and Allison pours her fears and heartache into the journal. But then the unexplainable happens. The words in the journal, her words, begin to disappear. And new ones fill the empty spaces—words that force her to look at everything she knows about herself in a new light. Ignoring those words could cost her everything…but so could embracing them. (Speculative from HarperCollins Christian Publishing)

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To celebrate the release of Capture Me, I’m giving away a prize package, including a beachy picture frame, a yummy-smelling candle, a decorated mason jar with brownie mix, some postcards (keep one and pass the others to your friends), and a copy of the book.

Here’s a brief description:

Two biological sisters. Two different families.

Will an old photograph prompt a reunion?

When Ashley Stevens discovers a box of photos that remind her of her difficult childhood with cancer, she wants to push that box aside while keeping her promise to her adoptive grandmother to create scrapbooks from the pictures in the trunk. A photo of herself as a young child sitting beside a smaller girl continues to haunt her. Who is she and why does the toddler’s face look so much like her own? Between her job at the animal shelter, waiting on a proposal from and her boyfriend of three years, and his troubled family, will Ashley ever discover who the girl is?

There’s nothing Kayla Witherspoon wants more than to quit medical school. After two grueling years, it is time she tell her parents the truth—that she desires to be a fashion designer, not a doctor like them. Adding to her fear of imperfection, a woman claims Kayla has a biological sister. She’s gotten along fine as an only child. Why would she need a sibling now?

The giveaway is open March 28th-April 4th. US mailing addresses only please. The winner will be announced on my blog on April 5th and will be notified by email. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below and leave a comment:

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True Heart Girls Devotional: God’s Promises for Me!

About the book: 

“I rejoice in your word like one who finds great treasure.”

—Psalm 119:162 NLT

Packed with 15-weeks’ worth of devotions and over 50 fun activities & crafts for girls ages 8-12! Girls will discover God’s promises through relatable stories, Bible connections, and activities, such as games, quizzes, recipes, and crafts, that will make a difference in their lives and help them deal with the sometimes-overwhelming emotions that come with growing up. Tween girls will not only identify with the five main characters as they learn and grow through life’s experiences, but the suggested Bible reading will point readers to God’s word and help them dig deeper into each promise.

5-star reviews! 

Girls will easily relate to the girls in the stories and think, “they are so like my friends and me.” Tweens will discover more about God and his promises of love, forgiveness, mercy, TLC, and more. —Karen Whiting, author

I wish this devotional had been available when my daughter was this age but will definitely recommend it to my friends with daughters who are in their pre-teen years. —Deb Gruelle, author 

Do you have a heart for tween girls? Consider being on my book launch team.  You’ll receive a FREE pdf copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Limited spaces available, so sign up NOW by sending me an e-mail at sherry@sherrykyle.com with “Book Launch Team” in the subject line.

Here’s a sneak peek inside the book.

 

Each empowering devotional features 

A short, relatable story & Bible connection
Key Scripture to memorize and a Short Prayer to Read
Full-color, eye-catching design and illustrations
Space for journaling and exciting Bible activities, snacks, and crafts

Want a physical copy of the book? I will send a FREE copy to one of the members of my book launch team. I will pick a random winner on August 22nd.

I appreciate you and your support of my writing. Book 2 in the True Heart Girls Devotional series is due September 15th. Please keep me in prayer as I finish the manuscript. Like True Heart Girls Devotional: God’s Promises for Me!,  I think girls are going to love it!

On a personal note…

My husband and I celebrated #30 years of marriage in July!

I’m so grateful to do life with this guy.

Have you signed up for my newsletter? If so, you know there was a LOVE, LEXI GIVEAWAY going on this past week! Thank you to all of you who sent me an e-mail with the subject line: LOVE, LEXI GIVEAWAY!

 

And the winner is…

Kathy Jacob

Congratulations, Kathy!

 

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I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend with family and friends!

Can you believe it’s September? Time to buy new pencils, notebooks, pens, and all that fun stuff. But before you run off, here’s a little peek at what’s been happening…

Family picture at Mount Hermon where my older daughter worked at Daycamp this summer.

My kids are all grown! Yikes, how did that happen? Our youngest turned 18 in August. This fall, all four “kids” will be home working and/or going to school. Next week (hopefully), my office addition will begin. I need my own space!

Yes, this happened!

A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Oregon Christian Writers Conference and won a Cascade Award for my middle grade book, Love, Lexi: Letters to God. This makes me smile because I love Lexi and this fiction/devo was a BLAST to write!

While I was waiting at the airport for my return flight, I gave a signed copy to Olivia, a girl waiting with her family for their return trip to Manchester, England. As they stood to go to their gate, she turned to me and said, “I love it already!” Has the 8-13 year old girl in your life read Love, Lexi: Letters to God? If so, contact me and let me know!

I promised to tell you when the audiobook for Road to Harmony (a historical romance set in Harmony Valley, CA in 1907) is available! You can listen to a sample of Diane Lehman’s voice at the above link or here. Out of all the voices I listened to, Diane’s captured me the most. And guess what? She has different voices for different characters. I love when a narrator does that, don’t you?

I can’t ignore what’s been going on different parts of the country–hurricanes, fires, and social unrest. It’s the perfect time for us to dig into God’s Word and cling to his promises! I’m doing exactly that as I search for 365 verses for the kids’ devotional I’m writing for Zondervan. Here’s one of my favorites:

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right. Isaiah 41:10 (NIrV)

Blessings,

Sherry Kyle

www.sherrykyle.com

Release Day

May 1st, 2017

(Click on the cover to enlarge)

About the book:

Instead of sharing the back cover copy, which you can find here, I thought I’d share a different story …

The story behind the story …

It’s been a number of years since I wrote Road to Harmony. Truth is, this book, a historical romance, is my second novel. I wrote it in between my contemporary novels, Delivered with Love and The Heart Stone, and before Anna and Charles’s romance in Watercolor Dreams.

Here’s what happened…

After learning how much fun writing a novel can be (it’s like giving birth, truly!), I found a publishing company accepting submissions for a new romance line. I researched a bit and discovered the small town of Harmony, California, and thought it was the perfect setting for a romance. My hero and heroine could struggle with finding peace in their lives, and with a town called Harmony, what better place to find love? So I called the editor and shared my idea. (Yes, I did.)

To my surprise, the editor liked it. Except instead of making it a contemporary story like I had envisioned, she suggested I write a historical. What? Me? Write a historical? I’m terrible with geography, just ask my husband, and all those historic details …

But I love a challenge and get pumped when I have a new project to work on. Besides, the historic facts I shared with the editor about the small town did add tension to the story. So off I went to write a historical romance. And I fell in love—with handsome, rugged Jonas, and beautiful, spirited Elena, and this new genre! (Remember, I wrote Watercolor Dreams, another historical romance, after Road to Harmony.)

Why, you may ask, wasn’t the book published before now? All I can say is that’s the way of publishing! (And for the small detail that the romance line closed its doors.) Writers move on to their next project, and I obviously had too, but over the years I had always felt that Road to Harmony should be in print. My agent agreed. With her encouragement I entered the thrilling waters of indie-publishing.

And finally, the time has come!

CELEBRATE!!!

  To celebrate the release of Road to Harmony, I’m giving away a signed copy of the book, as well as a $25 Starbucks Gift Card. Please enter the rafflecopter below for a chance to win. (United States residents only). The giveaway is from May 1-8, 2017. The winner will be announced here on my blog on May 9, 2017. If the form doesn’t work, please e-mail me at sherry@sherrykyle.com to enter.   a Rafflecopter giveaway