NOTE: Some of these are in a different time zone, so may post later in the day.
I’d like to invite you to stop in at each one and enter the drawing for the $50 Amazon Gift Card. When you leave a comment on the tour stop blog, you receive nine extra entries! Wow, that’s generous.
Not only do you have a chance to win the gift card, but you’ll find a recipe for the yummy pie Amy and Matt enjoy at Gert’s Diner, en route to Perry’s Landing. Gert’s Diner may be make-believe, but the pie is real—one of my favorite old-fashioned recipes.
Have you read Rebecca’s Legacy? Please consider leaving a book review at Amazon and/or Goodreads. Reviews are like gold to writers. There’s no better way to express your appreciation. And it doesn’t have to be long or beautifully written. “This is a wonderful story,” is a perfect review, especially with lots of those yellow stars. Lol.
And if you haven’t read the book yet, the price has been lowered on the Kindle version for a limited time. Click the lovely meme below for more information!
In closing—may your day be blessed, and may you be a blessing wherever you go!
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This is release week for me, as the final book in the Legacy series, Rebecca’s Legacy launched.
Book 2, Carlotta’s Legacy, is still on sale for 99¢, so here’s an excerpt from the book, and a video created by my publisher:
4 November, 1929
Rebecca Lewis stared at the angry crowd gathered outside the bank where she’d worked as a secretary for only six weeks. It was Monday morning, almost one week after Black Tuesday.
What was she to do? Dare she cross the street, try to maneuver through that mob?
While she struggled to decide, her gaze fell on a familiar face behind the wheel of a brown Model A sedan—Robert Emerson, her best friend’s husband. She waved to gain his attention then ran toward the car when he halted.
He opened the car door from the inside. “Jump in. I think we better hit the road.”
She slid onto the seat next to him and closed the door as something hard hit the window.
Robert mashed the gas pedal and sped away.
Rebecca turned to gaze out the back window. “Thank you. I had no idea what to do.”
He checked his mirrors, then glanced at Rebecca. “I’m glad I happened along when I did. Apparently, someone recognized you as a bank employee.”
With a quick look in his direction, she braced herself with a hand to the dash as he made a hard left.
“Sorry. Another crowd up ahead.”
She laid a gloved hand at the base of her throat as her heart thumped. “Why are they doing this?”
“Panic. Everyone wants their money.” His eyes met hers. “Where’s your father?”
“He’s in New York. Trying to recover something … or other.”
“As is everyone—trying to recover something, I mean.”
She watched his profile, the hard set of his jaw. The last few weeks had been especially hard on him and his family. “What about you? Woods-Sanderson?”
“We’re all right, for now. Amelia was a smart lady. She diversified, invested worldwide.”
“This is worldwide, isn’t it?”
“Well, yes, but …” he pulled into his driveway. “I hope you don’t mind if we cool our heels here. Nancy’ll be worried. You know how she is about listening to the wireless.”
Rebecca nodded. “I suppose I could use your telephone. Call my boss and let him know I tried to get there.”
“Good idea. If you need backup, I’ll be glad to put a word in.”
She smiled at him as he exited the sedan and walked around the car. She knew to stay put. Ever the gentleman. Nancy was one lucky lady. Of course, she would call it blessed. Rebecca fiddled with the ring on her finger, hidden beneath her gloves. Had she made the right decision? Caught up in her thoughts, she jumped when Robert opened the door.
He grinned. “Sorry, did I startle you?”
She blew out a breath. “Yes, a little. I’m rather distracted.”
“Nothing to worry about, you know. It’ll all come to rights.”
Rebecca’s Legacy (Legacy #2)
Her life is in a downhill plunge.
Rebecca Lewis is a reluctant bride-to-be. Marrying Riccardo Alverá, a young Italian count, may seem like a dream come true on the surface, but churning underneath is nothing but trouble, questions, and doubt. Especially since the marriage means leaving the only home she’s ever known, possibly for the rest of her life.
The death of her globe-trotting father cements her fate, however. She and her mother have no choice but to set sail for Italy and the virtual stranger who awaits her.
The beauty and tranquility of the Alverá estate fails to ease Rebecca’s heart as political unrest shakes the core of Italian society and despair entwines itself around her heart.
Will marrying an Italian count bring Rebecca the love she’s dreamed of, or doom her to relive her past mistakes?
I hope you’ll take advantage of this GREAT sale offered by my publishing company. Here are all the details about the new release:
What will it take to teach a spoiled heiress about the greatest legacy?
Amy Juliana Emerson might be a cultured debutante, but she’s doing her best to follow her mom’s rebellious footsteps. Her desperate attempt to escape her father’s control, however, comes at the worst possible time.
Robert Emerson has received a threat against his family in an attempt to take over his company, Sanderson Industries. To guarantee his willful daughter’s safety, he sends her to work on a produce farm run by her Aunt Rebecca. Maybe her quiet strength and unconditional love can work on Amy, keep her from becoming the prodigal daughter she seems insistent on being.
Matt Wordsworth is the man Robert calls upon to make sure his daughter stays in line. His only interest in the beautiful girl is purely part of his job. Purely. Amy considers him a fuddy-duddy which suits the situation perfectly, allowing him to stay close to her without concern for her losing her heart to him. And his own heart … well, his feelings didn’t matter. This was business.
Humiliated and angry, Amy contemplates a path that will lead her even farther from home and away from Dad’s protection. Rebecca’s influence begins to change her feelings about everything, even about Matt, but Amy might find she’s playing into the hands of the enemy.
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Hello, Thursday Morning readers! I don’t need coffee this morning, I’m so excited! Wait, what am I saying? Of course, I need coffee!
Confession: It’s been difficult for me to concentrate on writing the final book in the Kinsman Redeemer series, because of the mounting excitement over the release of Rebecca’s Legacy. I’m even having trouble sleeping, I’m so hyped!
Early on Tuesday morning, August 7, you’ll be able to download the Kindle version of Rebecca’s Legacy for only 99¢ —ONE DAY ONLY—and on that day, you can also download Amelia’s Legacy, the first book in the series, absolutely FREE.
I want to make a big splash on that day, so I’m going to need your help. Please consider downloading these two e-books! And help me spread the word by sharing this news on your social media. Text the news to your sister, best friend, distant cousin. Let everyone know. If you don’t want the book yourself, order it as a gift for someone. All you need is their email address.
What’s in it for you? A good book to read, I hope! This book was so much fun to write, and the early reviews are really encouraging, so I have no problem asking you to buy it for about a dollar. I’m not making a ton of money off a 99¢ download, and I make nothing on the free books. But, you can help me do something I’ve never done—break into the best-seller category!!
Need a reminder on release day?I’ll have a special Tuesday edition of Hello, Thursday Morning, so if you receive my blogs via email, you should see it. You can also sign up for my newsletter—click the black Newsletter Sign Up in the sidebar—or you can click this link: Betty’s Newsletter Sign Up. All new sign ups also receive a brand new novella, Lake Frigid Aire. NOTE: After the release of Rebecca’s Legacy, you’ll only hear from me via newsletter three or four times a year, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Lake Frigid Aire
This novella is a bit of a departure for me. It’s a quirky suspense story. I can’t tell you much about it without giving too much away! My wonderful publisher did a beautiful job designing the cover. Thanks so much, Marji Laine Clubine of Write Integrity Press.
So, sign up for the newsletter to get your free copy. Lake Frigid Aire will be available later for only 99¢ .
What’s the story about? It’s set in a fictional area near Russellville, Georgia, there’s a lake involved (also fictional), and a bunch of quirky characters you’ll love. At just under ten thousand words, it’s a quick read.
If you’re on Goodreads, please consider adding my books to your TBR (To Be Read) list.
Now, for some really important news! Cathy Biggerstaff won the Legacy Series! She’ll receive all 3 books (print version). Congratulations, Cathy! She is a subscriber to my newsletter, and entered the drawing to win last month’s prize.
Coming Up on Tuesday evening: A Facebook Party! It’s Party Time, and I’m celebrating BIG. Here are the details:
Hello, Thursday Morning friends! I’m so honored you stopped by. How do you take your coffee? I like a little half-and-half in mine.
I have a guest today! One of the characters from my upcoming release—Rebecca’s Legacy—
Jack Emerson
Welcome to my blog, Jack Emerson. Jack is Amy Juliana Emerson’s elder brother. How are you, Jack?
Jack: “I’m great, thanks, happy to be here. I take my coffee black, by the way.”
Me: “Oh, I’m sorry. Of course, you do.” (Pours coffee) “Well, I’m sensing a deeper meaning in that simple statement, ‘happy to be here’. You’re happy to be alive, I think.”
Jack: “Yes, I am. Thank you for keeping me alive, not killing me off in that prison camp.” He sips his coffee.
Me: “Are you kidding? Amy would’ve killed me if I didn’t bring you back alive. No, Jack, one thing I’ve learned about you is, you’re a survivor.”
Jack: “Thanks for saying that. As I learned early on, bad things can and do happen. It’s how you handle what life throws at you that makes you the person you become. I chose a different path than what my parents expected of me, but they recognized it was right for me.” He pauses. “But this story’s not about me, is it? What would you like to know about my sister?” He grins. “I’m an open book.”
Me: “Good one, Jack. Okay, you’ve known Amy all her life, so tell us something only you would know about her.”
Jack: (Coughs behind his fist) “That I can get away with? You know she’s going to read this.”
Me: (My turn to laugh) “Hah! I hope she will. So, what can you share and still hold onto your skin?”
Jack: “She snores. Not loudly, but she snores. It’s funny. I’ve teased her a lot about it.”
Me: “But, you snore, too, Jack.”
Jack: “I know, but it’s okay if guys snore.”
Me: “I’ve always heard that. So, let’s talk about Amy. There’s a thing she does, to build herself up before she heads into a situation. When did that start, and why do you think she does it?”
Jack grins. “I’m sure you’re talking about the pep talk.” He grows more serious; thoughtful. “You know, she’s not as self-assured as people think. That’s pretty much all a mask. A ruse. She’s faking, big time. Don’t get me wrong, the girl’s got an ego. She’s always been a princess.” He rubbed the back of his neck. “She’ll bust my chops for calling her that—she hates it.” He grinned. “Which is why I always loved to say it. I’m afraid I pestered her quite a lot, growing up.”
Me: “Isn’t that what brothers are for? From what I’ve observed, you, Amy, and Bobby are all very close. You seem to really love each other.”
Jack: “Oh, absolutely. Even though I was—let’s see—twelve, when Bobby came along. Mother and Dad kept us together, kept us communicating. Dad was often away, and worked late when he was in town, but we spent holidays at Perry’s Landing. He made sure we were together at all the right times.”
Me: “That’s great. Something you can pass along to your own family.”
Jack: “Dad taught us more than that, let me tell you. We learned by example that hard work pays off. Yes, he inherited the business, but he earned every penny of it. His sacrifices were labors of love. He gives Great-grandmother Amelia all the credit for the corporation’s health and longevity, but he’s a lot of that reason, too. If he’s tough on us, that’s the reason. He wanted us to grow up with that same attitude, so we could step into his shoes and carry the baton forward, just as he did.”
Me: “I like that. And you’re right about your Dad. He is the reason the company has stayed strong. So, what does the future hold for you? Will you be the one to receive the baton?”
Jack: He shook his head. “Not me. That’s not my path, I can tell you that right now. It’s not in my blood. You know that.”
Me: “I do, but our readers don’t, unless they’ve read Amelia’s Legacy. There’s a little-known secret about Jack Emerson that only readers of that first book know.”
Jack: “Good thing Amelia’s Legacy is a free download during the upcoming release.” He glanced around. “Oops, is that a secret?” He winked. “Did I let the cat out of the bag?”
Me, laughing: “No, I was going to announce the free e-book at the end of this interview. I have no problem with you doing it.”
Jack, faces you, the reader: “So, if you don’t know, or maybe don’t remember what we’re talking about that’s only revealed in Book 1, Amelia’s Legacy, don’t miss the free download on release day.” He frowns. “What is an e-book, anyway?”
Me: “That’s complicated. Your great-grand kids are going to love it, though.”
Jack: “I’ll take your word for it. I know this, your readers are going to fall in love with Amy. She’s a beauty with a heart of gold. She grew up a lot that summer. I’m proud of the woman she’s becoming.”
Me: “Thanks, Jack. I appreciate you taking the time to talk to us.”
Jack: “Oh, no problem.” Eyes on the reader again. “See you in Rebecca’s Legacy. Be sure you buy the book. Hey, it’s only a buck and some change.”
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Hello, Thursday morning readers! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. If not, it’s nearly over. 🙂
Betty Thomason Owens 