Welcome to the Blog Blitz & Giveaway for The Sewing Sisters' Society, a collection of historical novellas by Ruth Logan Herne, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: The Sewing Sisters' SocietyAuthor: Ruth Logan Herne
Genre: Historical/Western Romance novellas
Release Date: January 22, 2019
Hattie McGillicuddy might not look like your typical matchmaker, but Hattie makes things happen in the little town of Second Chance, South Dakota. With the arrival of the railroad and official statehood, Hattie’s determined to bring brides west, and not just any brides. Brides who need the wide open prairie as much as the prairie- and the prairie men- need them! Three pioneer stories of unlikely love are woven around a little town full of homespun characters that take us back to another place and another time but with the same faith, hope and love we cherish today.
Macy can’t sew a lick, and she’s come to town with a sacrifice and a secret, but when Hattie’s first apprentice is attracted to the pastor of the only church in town—the man raising her illegitimate son— will the truth set her free? Or make her leave the town and her son behind? (The Pastor Takes a Wife)
Unjustly accused, Nellie comes west to escape the law. She has a way with tucks and gathers, and every Western town could use more tucks and gathers. She’s determined to improve the drab look of the prairie and manages to brighten hearts as well. But will her quick speech and firm ideas of women’s suffrage draw Levi Eichas closer or send the somber carriage maker running? (Second Chance Christmas)
Grief has robbed Ann Hazel, but when her aunt pushes her to go west and help an ailing Hattie McGillicuddy turn hems, Ann’s shamed into it. She’s managed to avoid life for awhile, but when Sol Eichas’s nanny comes down sick, Ann reluctantly agrees to help. As she winds her way around Sol’s heart and home, can the two troubled souls leave the past behind to embrace a future together? (Second Chance at Love)
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EXCERPT
FROM "THE PASTOR TAKES A WIFE"
As he cut across the
road, temptation pulled him in the other direction. He had to stop
himself from turning right and walking straight down to Hattie’s
place, because it wasn’t concern for Chickie that drew his
interest.
It was the wish to
see what Macy was up to, how she was getting on, and wouldn’t that
put him in a fine pickle? He’d been warding off invites and
potlucks from the first day he rode into town nearly three years
back. The minute women realized he was a widowed father, they set
their caps to make things right, and by ‘right’ they meant a
mother for his child and a wife for him.
He’d had no
interest, then.
Now his awareness
was piqued, but he made a firm turn to the left and headed for the
church. If there was something to come from this attraction, it would
come in its own time. Work, first.
An hour later he’d
written one foolish sentence five different ways, and couldn’t
think of anything other than the kind way Macy took charge of Chickie
the previous day. And there was the matter of her smile, soft and
perfect. The sincerity of her words and the directness of her gaze.
He
balled up the latest sheet of paper, scolded his foolish
extravagance, and rolled his desk chair toward the window. Bright sun
shone down on the growing town, the summer heat moving the air in
thick waves.
...and COMING MARCH 2019!
A Most Inconvenient Love - Ruthy's first full-length historical novel!
Set in Second Chance, South Dakota (like The Sewing Sisters' Society)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
She lives on a pumpkin farm in Western New York where they grow all kinds of cool things for fall from sumptuous squashes and veggies to gorgeous stacking pumpkins. Ruthy’s farm is quickly becoming the place to be every September and October!
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will win a 'books and chocolate' prize pack from the author (US only), including at least:
- (1) print copy of The Sewing Sisters' Society
- (1) print copy of Christmas on the Frontier
- chocolate!
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading the excerpt and would love the opportunity to read the book.
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Sounds like a great book.
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I am so looking forward to reading this book. I love historical books and this one sounds so intriguing. Good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteI love historical fiction. It's interesting to see into the past, even through fictional characters.
ReplyDeleteDianna