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About the Book

Book: Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer (The Heart of the Amish Book 11)

Author: Anne Blackburne

Genre: Amish/Christian Fiction

Release Date: January, 2026

Secrets Surround Shy Jane Bontrager

Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.

Sweet, shy, and devoted Amish woman, Jane Bontrager secretly hates her childhood nickname of Plain Jane. She doesn’t know who started the ugly name back in her school days, but she can never forget how it has long made her feel.

Jane has a huge crush on Amish buggy maker Samuel Mast, but they are both so shy they are more likely to turn old and gray alone than to ever get together—especially since Samuel holds a secret or two of his own.

What can bridge the gap between two young people who both deserve love and happiness?

 

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My Review:

Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer (The Heart of the Amish Book 11) this is a sweet story of two individuals who have liked one another since grade school. Jane is quiet and reserved to those who don’t know her well. She is also a bit self conscious since she was dubbed Plain Jane in school. The name embedded its way into her self confidence and she has always felt just plain and nothing special.

Samuel Mast has his own secret as he is the one who created the name when the boys were teasing him in grade school about liking Jane. It was a moment that he regretted and has haunted him. They are both shy and don’t have a lot of confidence to share their feeling towards one another.

Jane and her friend are left running the Plain Beignet when the owner goes on her honeymoon for two weeks. Jane lives in one of the apartments above the business with her cat Secret. She will be caring for Little Mouse while the owner is away too. The first day of being in charge disaster happens with a leaking roof and repairs needed. Then sweet Little Mouse goes missing. The cat can’t be found anywhere. With the help of Samuel Mast and friends they run into several mishaps and are trying to figure out whom Jane’s secret admirer is that is leaving presents at the back door.  

A heartfelt story that will warm your heart and keep you turning the pages. It’s full of humor, mystery, faith, friendship, and a bit of romance. I love the tails of the purring cats in this story and all the other books in this series.

 

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts. 

About the Author

Anne Blackburne lives and works in Southeast Ohio as a newspaper editor and writer. She is the mother of five grown children, has one wonderful grandchild, and a spoiled poodle named Millie. For fun, when she isn’t working on Amish romance or sweet mysteries, Anne directs and acts in community theater productions and writes and directs original plays. She also enjoys reading, kayaking, swimming, searching for beach glass, and just sitting with a cup of coffee looking at large bodies of water. Her idea of the perfect vacation is cruising and seeing amazing new places with people she loves.

 

 

More from Anne

The amazing bloggers who work with Celebrate Lit are going to do a blog tour for my brand new book in Barbour’s “Heart of the Amish” series, “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer”!

Jane’s story is available now to readers in print and online wherever fine books are sold, and I feel so blessed to have the help of the Celebrate Lit folks in launching this next tale from my made-up Amish community of Willow Creek, Ohio.

If you read any of my previous three Heart of the Amish books in the series, “Ruth’s Gingersnap Surprise”, “Mary’s Calico Hope”, and “Lizzie’s Little Mouse”, you’ll remember Jane Bontrager, their good friend who lives and works with Lizzie in her New Orleans Style French/Amish bakery in Willow Creek. Jane was also mentioned in Ruth’s story as one of the lucky recipients of a kitten from their elderly friend, Lydia’s, cat’s final litter.

Jane’s cat is a tabby named Secret, because she can tell her fluffy pal all of the wishes, hopes and dreams closest to her heart.

As the story opens, Jane is waving her brother John and Lizzie off on their wedding trip, promising to take good care of the bakery – and Lizzie’s precious cat, Little Mouse – while they are away.

But then Jane finds a mysterious note from someone claiming to be her secret admirer taped to the back door of the bakery, and her heart flutters, wondering if it could possibly be her long time crush, Samuel Mast, the buggy maker, who put it there, along with a whimsical little gift.

Between a water leak that damages ceilings in the bakery building and the sudden disappearance of both Secret and Little Mouse, Jane has no time to wonder who left the note and gift; she needs help!

And Samuel Mast, who is indeed her secret admirer, is ready to step up to the plate and do whatever it takes to help Jane find the cats, repair the bakery, and maybe even discover love along the way.

But Sam has a secret of his own. He’s the one who accidentally-on-purpose saddled her with the nickname “Plain Jane” when they were kids. He has no idea how to confess his mistake, or his love.

Will Jane and Sam be able to get past Sam’s terrible secret? And will they find the missing cats before Lizzie gets home? Don’t lose hope; with God, everything is possible!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Jane’s story! This book is my fourth in Barbour Publishing’s series, “The Heart of the Amish”. Look for other great reads in the series from authors Mindy Steele, Kelly Irvin and Lisa Jones Baker.

I’m currently writing my fifth book in the series, which will feature a young woman you’ve met in some of my other stories, Miriam Zook. Miriam is a talented artist who paints stylized folk art paintings depicting scenes from Amish life.

Just like her friends, Miriam received a kitten from Lydia; a black and white fellow named Beauregard, or Beau for short. Her story, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman”, is due out in May, 2026.

I hope you’re having as much fun reading about these remarkable young women – and their kitties! – as I’m having writing about them. Thanks for being part of our journey!

As for me and mine, we are all well and enjoying a crisp winter in southeast Ohio.

God bless you and yours!

Joyfully,

Anne Blackburne

Blog Stops

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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 3

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, February 4

Bizwings Blog, February 5

The Avid Reader, February 5

For Him and My Family, February 6

Jeanette’s Thoughts , February 7

Mary Hake, February 8

Holly’s Book Corner, February 8

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, February 9

Cover Lover Book Review, February 10

Book Holds and Jello Molds, February 10

Vicky Sluiter, February 11

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Anne is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/Gzisa/plain-janes-secret-admirer-celebration-tour-giveaway

 

About the Book

Book: Scent of Sabotage

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Release Date: December 30, 2025

Detective Beth Wolfe’s reunion with investigative journalist Jack St. James is a matter of life or death—and when a masked assailant attacks them, a severe blow leaves Jack with amnesia. Beth and her K-9, Arthur, are determined to keep Jack safe while he regains his lost memories. Was he targeted due to a case he was working on…or does it have something to do with the son they placed for adoption decades ago? When their investigations lead them inside an amusement park, it’s a race against the clock to put all the pieces together and uncover the park owners’ nefarious plot…or die trying. 

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My Review:

Dana Mentink brings her latest series, Security Hounds Investigations, to an epic conclusion. Unfortunately, I haven’t read any of the other books in this six book series. I found that I was able to jump right into the story despite having not read the other books in the series. Dana Mentink has always been one of my favorite authors and she is very diverse with her series and never fails to disappoint.

Beth Wolfe, owner of the Security Hounds Detective Agency. Beth is a widow and loves her family deeply. She does have a secret that is surfacing after all these years. Investigative journalist Jack St. James her high school sweetheart calls her with one word- Adam. The son they gave up for adoption as teenagers. Beth meets with Jack and he is attacked. The attack leaves Jack with lapses in his memory to why he contacted Beth. As he regains his memories he recalls that Adam with whom he is building a relationship with contacts him. Adams girlfriend Tess goes missing.

Beth puts her security dog, Arthur on the trail. If you have ever known a hound dog then you know that they are amazing and amusing. Even though I have a mixed hound dog he has a lot of hound dog in him. I couldn’t help to not laugh at Arthur and the other dogs throughout.

Scent of Sabotage was a riveting page turner. It had suspense, danger, dogs, romance, and humor. I loved the plot twists that completely surprised me. The dogs are unforgettable and really add a added thread that weaves its way into this heartfelt story. 

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.)

About the Author

Dana Mentink is a New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and a Holt Medallion winner. She is the author of over fifty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Revell and Poisoned Pen Press.

 

More from Dana

How could we be at the end of a series? I’ve been having a wonderful time with the Wolfe family and their house full of hounds. The last book is finally Beth’s story. She’s the matriarch of the family who has experienced the loss of a spouse. In this story, she will meet the son she never knew and explore the idea of learning to love again. I feel especially fond of this book because Beth is an older heroine who has some living under her belt. She’s learned how to carry on, with her old dog Arthur, and stand faithfully in the face of adversity. Now that’s a heroine I can root for! I hope you enjoy this final installment of the Security Hounds series!

Blog Stops

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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 17

Pause for Tales, December 18

EmpowerMoms, December 18

Bizwings Blog, December 19

Texas Book-aholic, December 19

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 20

Alyssa Amey, December 20

Life on Chickadee Lane, December 21

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 21

Leslie’s Library Escape, December 22

For Him and My Family, December 22

Devoted To Hope, December 23

Blogging With Carol, December 23

Because I said so, December 24

Artistic Nobody, December 25 (Guest Review from Donna)

Lily’s Corner, December 26

Mary Hake, December 26

Labor Not in Vain, December 27

Blossoms and Blessings, December 27

Holly’s Book Corner, December 28

A Good Book and Cup of Tea, December 28

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, December 29

Lights in a Dark World, December 29

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/T2I2F/scent-of-sabotage-celebration-tour-giveaway

I enjoy well-made leather products. A good quality leather will last a long time. Good leather will age with even more beauty over time. 

Recently, I have been sporting a Lanita Small Crossbody from Saddleback Leather. This particular design will fit well with a pair of jeans, work attire, or a night out.

Saddleback Leather was founded by Dave Munson. He wanted a good-looking and well-made leather bag that would last. His philosophy of creating heirloom-quality pieces that will outlive you! Depending on what you are buying, the majority of their bags have a 100-year warranty. The Love 41 products are covered by a 41-year warranty.

Lanita Small Crossbody is a full-grain leather bag. The leather is stiffer. Beautiful brass hardware and a Spanish zipper. There are two inside pockets with zippers. An adjustable strap that can be removed. The strap will adjust from 36.25” to a max of 63.25”. You can choose from three colors: black, chestnut, and dark coffee. I have the chestnut color.

I personally love the beautiful design on the purse. The colors are bright and make a statement. It has a Native American design. The design and feel of it remind me of an authentic Indian blanket my in-laws have. I love the brass studs that complement the design. It’s beautifully crafted.

You can fit a small wallet, phone, keys, and other essentials that we ladies like to carry around. This is the smaller bag. If you prefer more space, you have plenty to choose from. It is available in a medium, tote bag, clutch, and backpack. You can also add a matching wallet to complement it.

Saddleback Leather has a large selection to choose from: briefcases, travel bags, backpacks, purses, footwear, wallets, belts, notebooks, and even a cute leather teddy bear. Basically,  there is something for every budget. If you need a gift for someone special or just something for yourself, you can easily find something at Saddleback Leather. Gift cards are also available. Check out the selections yourself. 

Saddleback Leather also supports ministry. Their Love 41 gives to Africa New Life Ministries. Your purchase helps support orphans and street kids in Rwanda, and other ministries in Africa and Mexico.

Saddleback Leather is impressive. If you're interested to learn more about their backstory, you can read about it here.

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Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through FrontGate Blogger

Dr. Bhullar went against the mainstream veterinarian establishments. He created a low-cost clinic in Vancouver. Dr. Bhullar is an Indo-Canadian veterinarian who experienced racism.   

The low-cost clinic upset many other veterinarians in the area, who charged significantly higher prices and felt the impact on their practices due to Dr. Bhullar’s clinic. The effect of his clinic caused a lot of trouble with other veterinarians in the area. The British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association targeted him and other Indo-Canadian vets. There was a lot of racism, and this dragged on for years of long trials.

It's unthinkable that all the lies and false evidence that were planted against him and the vets in his practice. He did nothing wrong and just wanted to help animals get the care they needed. Even though he did nothing wrong, they revoked his license to practice. Dr. Bhullar refused to stand down despite the 2 million-dollar cost of attorneys and other financial and mental hardship it brought on him and his family.

The book was slow-paced, but it was intriguing and inspiring. The discrimination is sickening. I volunteer in shelters and foster animals, and I see the ugly impact that the cost of medical care has on animals. The shelters pay a high price for those sick animals that could have been a simple fix if they would have taken the animals to the vet. Yet, I understand that the cost is high and people struggle to care for their animals. I have several special needs animals in my care. Stories like this always make me wonder what I would do in this situation. It takes courage, faith, and passion to take on an establishment. 

Details about the book: A true David and Goliath story—of courage, conviction, and the fight for justice:

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You can purchase the book: https://amzn.to/49fd0vR

Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through FrontGate Blogger

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About the Book

Book: A Hidden Hope

Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher

Genre: Amish Fiction

Release Date: October 7, 2025

Supervising two newly minted medical residents might be the toughest challenge Ruth “Dok” Stoltzfus has ever faced. Wren Baker, sharp and ambitious, graduated at the top of medical school with a hidden agenda in tow. Charlie King, at the bottom of the class, is determined to succeed–though Dok isn’t convinced he’s got what it takes. Then there’s traveling nurse Evie Miller, whose quiet love for Charlie doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by Wren.

Boarding at Windmill Farm, the trio struggles to balance modern medicine with plain living. Between medical emergencies, cultural misunderstandings, and brewing romantic tensions, Dok finds herself juggling far more than she bargained for. Soon the stage is set in the small Amish community of Stoney Ridge for plenty of professional and personal complications.

 

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 My Review:

I was happy to return to Stoney Ridge and get caught up with Dok, Annie, and other characters. A few new characters as well.

Doc’s medical practice has kept her busier than ever. The doctor receives two residents and one traveling nurse. It came as a last-minute surprise because she forgot about the program.  Doc, being so busy, didn’t get around to reading the paperwork.  She had to scramble to find them a place to stay and other fine details of the program at the last minute.

Doc isn't sure how to fit the three into her practice. She is always on the go, and the worry of her Amish clients accepting outsiders.

Wren is smart and out of place in a rural practice. She has another agenda while in Stoney Ridge. Charlie, eager but lacking confidence. He is a hard worker and will gladly lend his carpentry skills. Evie, the traveling nurse, seems like a perfect fit with her family history in the Mennonite culture. She genuinely cares and relates to her patients. She is also head over heels with Charlie. She is only scheduled to be with Doc for a short time.

Annie is still working towards completing her EMT training, but hits a big obstacle that could derail all her hard work.

Other characters are woven into the story, both familiar and new ones.

I hope we can continue to see many more stories in Stoney Ridge. There is a whole town to explore, and I can’t help not feel invested in the stories and all the characters.

I highly recommend this lovely, heartfelt, inspirational romance.

 Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts.

 

About the Author

Suzanne Woods Fisher is a Christy finalist, a Carol and Selah winner, a two-time ECPA Book of the Year finalist, and Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author of more than forty books. Her genres include contemporary and historical romances and Amish fiction. Suzanne and her husband live in a small town in northern California. Most friends act a little nervous around her because they usually wind up in one of her novels. She has four grown children and enough grandchildren to keep her young.

 

More from Suzanne

The Kitchen Garden by Suzanne Woods Fisher

“Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow.” Amish proverb

Whenever I visit my Amish friends, I always make a point of wandering out to their vegetable gardens to see what’s growing. Their gardens, usually not far from the kitchen, are bigger than most people’s backyards. Gardens, for the Amish, are a family affair. Husbands help their wives ready the soil and add the homebrewed fertilizer (ahem, manure), children help their moms plant, weed, and harvest.

Like so many parts of the Plain life, their value of the home garden—for the sake of nutrition, for sustenance, for well-being—is a wonderful example to those of us who weren’t farm-raised. They’ve been living a sustainable life filled with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for over four hundred years. The rest of us are just catching on.

One Amish mom told me a story about her daughter, the youngest of seven. “This girl was a born worrier. Whenever she started on her worry loop, I would send her out to weed in the garden. When she came back in, her worries were gone. There’s just something about weeding that helps a soul settle down.”

I could expand that thought a little further. There’s just something about gardening that helps a soul settle down.

So, it’s late on Saturday and I just wrapped up a very long week. I spoke at three book events and finished the first draft (the drafty-draft) of a novel. I can’t stop thinking about the novel. Is it a mess? As tired as I am, tonight I don’t think I’ve got one more word in me—not to speak, not to write. I’m spent! Done. My husband is out for the evening, so I had a few hours alone at home to relax.

What did I do?

I planted in my garden: lettuce and radishes and carrots. As I dug in the spongy soil, I could feel my soul settle. Worry and exhaustion slipped away as I scattered seeds into furrows. Little by little, that wonderful God-given sense of re-creation returned. Tomorrow, I would write again. Time spent in my little garden does that for me. It renews me and gives me a hope for the future.

Or, at the very least, a good salad.

Overnight Blueberry French Toast

On a sunny July morning, we were served this breakfast dish at an Amish friend’s home and my husband couldn’t stop talking about it. You might be shocked at the amount of eggs, but don’t skimp! It’s worth every bite.

12 slices bread cut in 1” cubes

8 oz. cream cheese cut in ¾” cubes

1 ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

12 eggs

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 cups milk

Place half the bread cubes in a 9×13 baking dish. Top with cream cheese blueberries and the remaining bread. Beat eggs, syrup and milk and pour evenly over bread.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until well done.

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 7

The Avid Reader, October 7

Maureen’s Musings, October 8

Life on Chickadee Lane, October 8

Simple Harvest Reads, October 9 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 10

Devoted To Hope, October 10

lakesidelivingsite, October 11

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 12

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 12

Jeanette’s Thoughts, October 13

Mary Hake, October 13

She Lives To Read, October 14

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 15

Empowermoms, October 15

Texas Book-aholic, October 16

Blossom and Blessings, October 16

Vicky Sluiter, October 17

Little Homeschool on the Prairie , October 17

For Him and My Family, October 18

Holly’s Book Corner, October 18

Cover Lover Book Review, October 19

Blogging With Carol, October 20

Southern Gal Loves to Read, October 20

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/3d270/a-hidden-hope-celebration-tour-giveaway

 

About the Book

Book: The Engineered Engagement

Author: Erica Vetsch

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: July 8, 2025

A hidden genius, an ambitious shipbuilder, and a daring deception—can she prove her worth without losing her heart?

Eli Kennebrae plans to revolutionize cargo transportation on the Great Lakes. But his grandfather’s meddling obligates him to an arranged engagement. Though Josie Zahn is kindhearted and strikes his interest, Eli needs an engineer for his ship, not a fiancée.

Josie has admired Eli for years, but to him, she’s just “one of the Zahn girls.” Worse, society expects her to marry, not pursue her passion for mathematics and engineering. If she could only get Eli’s attention, she could help him achieve his goals.

Then “Professor Josephson,” a brilliant mathematical mind, provides the analyses to make Eli’s ship design a reality. As Eli finds unexpected kinship in the professor’s work, he remains unaware of the truth—Josie is the genius behind the numbers. When deception and ambition collide, will Eli see Josie for who she truly is before it’s too late?

 

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My Review:

This is the third book in the “Brides of the West” series from Erica Vetsch. All the books in this series stand alone. You will miss getting reacquainted with characters from the other books if you haven’t read the other two.

 

The books center around the Kennebrae brothers. Which is unique as most novels are centered around sisters or a group of ladies. Each brother is unique and a man of character. A bit stubborn at times.

 

Josephine (Josie) Zahn is a genius in math and engineering. Her tutor taught her skills that women of her era wouldn’t do. He found that she was gifted. She desires to seek higher education in both fields. Her father refuses, as women don’t do that, but are expected to get married, raise a family, and keep the house in order.

 

Eli Kennebra is arranged to get married to Josie. He is a shipbuilder. Both families are wealthy, and their marriage is for business and status. Josie has had affections for Eli since she was a young girl. Eli doesn’t know that. Eli is more interested in building ships and not the entanglement of a woman.

 

I loved Josie & Eli. This has been my favorite book in this series. The plot had so many twists & turns, hidden identity, faith, and an engagement. I enjoyed the surprises, even though you knew in the end the main characters would fall in love.

 

I enjoyed the historical aspects of the era in the stories. For a short novel, the author does a fantastic job bringing the story together. I just wish we had more Kennebra brothers!

 

I highly recommend this lovely, heartfelt, inspirational romance.

 Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts. 

About the Author

Best-selling, award-winning author of The Debutante’s Code, first in the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery Series, Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum.

 

More from Erica

One of the most frequently asked questions an author gets is “Where do your ideas come from?” The truth is…all over! But for me, the main place that story ideas start is in a museum. I see an artifact or object or hear a story as I wander a museum, and I begin to wonder about the people who used the object or survived the events that led to their story being in a museum.

The Engineered Engagement was inspired by a tour of the Great Lakes cargo ship the Meteor. The Meteor is a whaleback and is on display in Superior, WI, just across the harbor from Duluth, MN where the story is set.

I first toured the Meteor when I was eleven years old…awhile ago now. But many years later my husband and I took our kids to tour this amazing piece of engineering. The design, which is characterized by low rounded hulls, decks, and deckhouses looks decidedly odd and different from other ships. This design minimized the wind and water resistance encountered in more traditional hull shapes. The creator/design engineer of the whaleback was a Scotsman named Alexander McDougall who was a ship master and seaman on the Great Lakes.

The first whaleback hit the lakes in 1887, and over the next 11 years, 43 more joined her. One of the largest whalebacks was the steamer named the Frank Rockefeller. This ship was later renamed the SS Meteor. The Meteor hauled iron ore and sand for much of her career, and she is the only whaleback that remains.

As I toured the ship, learning nautical terms and all but feeling the rolling of the deck beneath my feet, I couldn’t help but admire Alexander McDougall for ignoring the critics, the snide remarks, and the jeers that always accompany a design pioneer and creating anyway. Looking for a better way to make something or do a task should be admired. He was tenacious, and I wanted to imbue my characters, Eli Kennebrae and Josie Zahn, with that same tenacity.

The Engineered Engagement involves ship building and hydrodynamics. Now, I know nothing about either of these disciplines, but I did glean some information, hopefully enough to make my characters, Eli and Josie, sound like they do. Ah, the joys of writing fiction! And while Eli and Josie are loaded with brains and tenacity, I also wanted them to have real emotions, to care about each other. One of the joys of writing fiction is getting to live through the eyes/hearts of your characters and feel what they feel. The Engineered Engagement was a joy to write.

If you are interested in Great Lakes shipping, I highly recommend the Duluth Canal Camera, https://www.duluthharborcam.com/p/canal-park-cams.html

And if you are interested in learning more about the SS Meteor, I recommend this site: https://superiorpublicmuseums.org/ss-meteor/

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 20

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Melissa’s Bookshelf, August 21

Texas Book-aholic, August 21

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 22

Devoted To Hope, August 22

Artistic Nobody, August 23 (Guest Review from Marilyn)

Simple Harvest Reads, August 23 (Guest Review from Mindy)

For Him and My Family, August 24

Books You Can Feel Good About, August 24

Inkwell Inspirations, August 25

Pens Pages & Pulses, August 25

Stories By Gina, August 26 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, August 26

She Lives To Read, August 27

Inklings and notions, August 27

Bizwings Book Blog, August 28

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, August 28

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, August 29

Locks, Hooks and Books, August 29

An Author’s Take, August 30

Books Less Travelled, August 30

Book Looks by Lisa, August 31

Blossoms and Blessings, August 31

Holly’s Book Corner, September 1

Pause for Tales, September 1

Devoted Steps, September 2

Life on Chickadee Lane, September 2

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Erica is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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