Hi friends! Guess what? I’ve got a NEW RELEASE!
That’s right! The Erie Canal Brides Collection by Barbour Publishing will release March 1st.
Check out this gorgeous cover:
The collection features six of my author friends and me.
Here’s a little about the collection:
Seven romance stories take you back to the building of the Erie Canal and the opening of the Midwest to greater development.
Completed in 1825, the Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, and soon other states like Ohio created canals linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River. Suddenly the Midwest was open to migration, the harvesting of resources, and even tourism. Join seven couples who live through the rise of the canals and the problems the waterways brought to each community, including land grabs, disease, tourists, racism, and competition. Can these couples hang on to their faith and develop love during times of intense change?
The Way of a Child by Lauralee Bliss
Little Falls, New York 1817
Widower David Marshall has no interest in selling his farm to the Erie Canal project presented by agent Ray O’Neil and his daughter Melanie. But his sons Matthew and Luke have taken a peculiar liking to Melanie. What the children reveal paves the way to a surprising future.
Wedding of the Waters by Rita Gerlach
Goshen Creek, New York. 1819
Charlotte Verger, a physician’s niece, is unexpectedly reunited with her first and only love, Blaine McKenna. When word comes that the Erie Canal builders at the Montezuma Swamp, where Blaine is working as a surveyor, are stricken with malaria, Charlotte risks a journey to reach him.
Digging for Love by Ramona K. Cecil
Rochester, New York 1822
For budding artist Emily Nichols, the coming Erie Canal brings dreams of leaving Rochester for the art markets of New York City. As he builds the canal, Irish laborer Seamus O’Grady is building his American dream in Rochester. When hearts meld, divergent dreams and old prejudices threaten burgeoning love.
Return to Sweetwater Cove by Christina Miller
Sweetwater Cove, New York, 1825
Reverend Josiah Wells travels to his hometown to pastor the church and make restitution for his youthful sins. Betsy Bennett wants to honor her late husband’s memory and make sure Sweetwater Cove never discovers the secret she shares with Josiah. Can they leave behind the past and find love beside still waters?
Journey of the Heart by Johnnie Alexander
Circleville, Ohio, early 1852
Charity Sinclair secretly writes abolitionist pamphlets while thwarting architect Tavish Dunbar’s effort to redesign her father’s post office, a hidden stop on the Underground Railroad. When a slave-hunter captures a runaway, Charity vows to rescue the fugitive. But can she trust Tavish with her secret. . .and with her heart?
Pressing On by Rose Allen McCauley
Zoar, Ohio, 1856
As a child, Amanda Mack loved her life in Zoar, Ohio, where she was born to Separatists. Now an adult, she starts to chafe at its many restrictions. After meeting riverboat captain Daniel Jeremiah, they both must make decisions about their futures. Can she leave or will he convert or…?
The Bridge Between Us by Sherri Wilson Johnson
Albion, New York, 1859
John Hawkins steps back into Susannah Higley’s life just in time to save it. Despite her father’s longstanding disdain for John’s family, can Susannah and John settle the family feud and save her father’s struggling sawmill—and their chance for love? Or will the feud continue?
(Information supplied by Barbour Books.)
NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!! Leave a comment below to be entered in the drawing for a gorgeous print copy of the book!
(U.S. citizens only, must be 18 years old to enter. Drawing will be March 15, 2019.)
The winner is Jeanette Plummer!!!
Would love to win a copy of the Bides of the Erie Canal. I enjoy historical fiction alot.
Thank you for stopping by and registering for the giveaway!
Sounds like a wonderful book. Love your books so I can’t wait to read this one.
Thank you!!!
Congratulations! You’re the winner!!! I’ll shoot you an email to get your address. 🙂
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for this chance!
Yes! Count me in! Thanks for a chance to win.
I do love the Barbour novella collections and this cover just draws one in!! I bet it’s even more gorgeous in person 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win a copy of “The Erie Canal Brides Collection” ! All these stories sound wonderful.
Sounds good can’t wait to read this book.
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So excited for you Sherri! Can’t wait for it to be released into the world!
Thank you!!!
Thank you for a chance to win this book. I know it will be good. Just love, love your books!!
Would love to read love The paperback books Thank you for the chance to win!
Awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by!