Love’s Rescue Contest Winner
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The winner of the Love’s Rescue Contest is . . . Jeanette L. of Paris, Illinois! Jeanette tells me that the day she won was her and her hubby’s 35th wedding anniversary!
Huge congratulations, Jeanette, and happy anniversary! Have the vacation of a lifetime (and hug a horse for me)!
Love's Rescue, the award-winning, best-selling book one of my new Western romance trilogy, The Sierra Chronicles, came with a fabulous contest: The winner, whose name was drawn on February 14, 2010, has won a one-week vacation for two to a western guest ranch resort in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado!
The Sierra Chronicles Trilogy
The year 1865 starts out as a nightmare come true for Jessica Bennett. The cattle she and her husband, Jake, fought to save from drought the summer before now face the threat of freezing to death. Her fears worsen when Jake contracts pneumonia.Springtime brings trials of a different kind—the snowmelt causes the ranch to thrive so much that Jake must sell off the last of their cattle to make room for their horses and the young foals to be born. In the meantime, Jess endeavors to recover her rightful inheritance, which mysteriously disappeared from the bank. When she discovers a link between the banker and a group of murderous Unionists, who continue to target Southerners even though the war is over, Jake launches an undercover investigation.The conspiracy runs deeper and wider than either of them could have imagined. Jess must put her life—and the life of her unborn child—at risk to stop the ringleader and save the lives of many others. Yet, Jess refuses to give up hope in the God she serves—a God of love who often provides above and beyond our greatest dreams. Coming January 2011!
A Dividing Conflict
In 1863, the War Between the States is dividing more than a nation. To escape the conflict, Jessica Hale and her family flee their Kentucky home and head for Nevada Territory. Her brother, Ambrose, committed to the Confederates, rejoins his Kentucky militia and is disowned by his father. But the worst is yet to come.
In 1863, the War Between the States is dividing more than a nation. To escape the conflict, Jessica Hale and her family flee their Kentucky home and head for Nevada Territory. Her brother, Ambrose, committed to the Confederates, rejoins his Kentucky militia and is disowned by his father. But the worst is yet to come.A Heroic Kidnapper
When Unionists presume the family to be Confederate sympathizers, they set a devastating fire to their home. All alone and then “kidnapped” by cattleman Jake Bennett, Jessica is taken to a ranch deep in the Sierra Nevada wilderness. Can she overcome her resentment toward Jake for failing to save her family?The Depths of Love
When Jake launches a plan to help Jessica’s brother escape from prison camp, she sees him for the honest, good-hearted Christian man that he is and now knows the depth of his love for her. Through the lingering smoke and smoldering ashes from her ruined home and murdered family, will Jessica see a future with Jake? Published by Whitaker House
Book One
Love's Rescue
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Hope's Promise Vacation-for-a-Day Contest
Read Hope’s Promise for a chance to win
a horseback riding adventure for your whole family!
The book: Hope’s Promise is Book Two of the Western romance trilogy “The Sierra Chronicles” by award-winning, best-selling author Tammy Barley. Published by Whitaker House. Available at most major bookstores and online bookstores (links beneath the book cover photo, in the tan box above and to the left).
The rules: No purchase necessary. Feel free to ask your local public library or church library to stock a few copies. This contest is sponsored wholly by the author as a means to introduce readers to the new historical romance, Hope’s Promise. One entry per reader.
The contest:
To enter online: Simply answer questions 1-5 below correctly by selecting the appropriate option. Add the contact information requested below so I may notify you if you win. Be sure to specify “YES” if you wish to be e-mailed when the third book is available. Once you verify your answers and information are correct click the "Submit" button to enter.
To enter by regular mail: Simply answer questions 1-5 below correctly on a sheet of paper. Add the contact information requested below so I may notify you if you win. Be sure to specify “YES” if you wish to be e-mailed when the third book is available. Mail to: Tammy Barley/PO Box 606/Woodstock, IL 60098.
The prize: A one-day horseback riding adventure for your whole family at the riding stables of your choice! Travel expenses not included. Please ride horses safely and responsibly.
The win: The prize will be awarded on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2011. To claim the prize, you must be eighteen years old or older. Any change to the contest information will be posted on this Web page.
The questions:
1. Near which lake did Jake and Jess locate the Paiute Indian families?
2. What holiday did Jess recall during the romantic scene in which she and Jake made biscuits?
3. What other couple fell in love during Hope’s Promise?
4. When the palomino, Luina, collapsed from the effects of heat and draught, which ranchman’s leg was broken, prompting Jake to promise the man he’d get a new pair of boots?
5. In November, when Jake and Jess stood together on a hillside, Jess tells Jake:
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Praise for Love's Rescue
“Author Tammy Barley pulls you in with her true-to-life characterization and tender message of finding hope in the midst of devastating loss.”
—Vickie McDonough Award-winning author of sixteen books and novellas“Tammy Barley delivers an action-packed adventure in Love’s Rescue. . . . Every aspect of this richly-woven tale—from the picturesque vistas to the dangerous and deeply emotional elements of war—will draw readers in and not let them go. . . .”
—Loree Lough Best-selling author of more than seventy award-winning novels including Love Finds You in Paradise, Pennsylvania“Tammy Barley paints a vivid picture of the rugged Nevada territory in this mid-1860s story wrought with adventure, romance, drama, and suspense. Lively narrative and descriptive, rich detail make Love’s Rescue a definite page-turner!”
—Sharlene MacLaren Author Little Hickman Creek Series The Daughters of Jacob Kane Series Long Journey Home Through Every Storm“Set in the Nevada Territory during the War Between the States, Tammy Barley’s debut novel tells an unforgettable story of love and loyalty, hatred and healing, and the true meaning of family and friendship. Like the blanket the heroine weaves, Love’s Rescue blends fascinating details of Paiute culture, well-placed moments of humor and heart pounding drama to create a beautiful portrayal of a woman’s struggle to survive after tragedy.”
—Amanda Cabot Author Paper Roses“In Love’s Rescue, Tammy Barley writes a Western historical romance with great heart and backed by solid research and packed with surprising twists and turns. Her setting is one which has seldom been used during the Civil War but which nonetheless was deeply affected by it. It was a pleasure to read from start to finish.”
—Laurie Kingery Author The Outlaw’s Lady, Hill Country Christmas“Tammy Barley brings a new voice to historical romantic fiction. Characters the reader bonds with are firmly anchored in a setting with just the right amount of description sprinkled in. A strong story that keeps the pages turning. A real keeper.”
—Lena Nelson Dooley Award-winning author Wild Prairie Roses, Wild West Christmas, Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico“A masterpiece of storytelling. . . .”
—Delia Latham Author Goldeneyes“Historical romances tend not to be my favorite genre, too sweet and gentle for my tastes, but Tammy Barley has changed my mind with Love’s Rescue. It has all the action and romance of a modern romantic suspense combined with the old-fashioned values of an era long gone. . . . Love’s Rescue has it all—romance, suspense, action, adventure, history, great characters, tears, and laughter. What more could you ask for?”
—Lil Duncan Cleveland Christian Books Examiner“Love’s Rescue . . . is one of the best books I’ve read this year. . . . I look forward to the sequel, Hope’s Promise, and the opportunity to spend more time with Jake and Jess.”
—Keli Gwyn 2008 Golden Heart® double inspirational finalist http://romancewritersonthejourney.wordpress.com/"With breathtaking historical detail and nail-biting emotional drama, Tammy Barley’s debut novel, Love’s Rescue, has lots of people talking."
—Pepper Basham2009 Golden Rose Award Finalisthttp://pepperbasham.wordpress.com/“One of the most enjoyable stories I've run across. Jake was a “Yummy” hero that was strong and commanding yet tender and gentle. Jessica was a worthy heroine who was full of grit and spunk yet soft at heart. The ranch hands were completely delicious. . . . I am SO looking forward to Book 2.”
—Romantic Reader “MeTime” Amazon.com review“. . . A book that I really had a hard time putting down. . . . There is no doubt in my mind that I will DEFINITELY be purchasing all future books in this series.”
—Michelle Washington http://pwandmomof3.blogspot.com “Jessica Hale was a heroine with depth and spunk, and I loved her from the first moment. . . . Just when I thought I could put it down for the night, something else unfolded. I ended up staying up until I finished the whole thing. . . . If you’re a historical romance fan, pick up this book.”
—Gretchen Hoffman“Folks, this book is outstanding. . . . As I walked alongside Jess's soul-journey from despair and hopelessness to abiding joy and hope restored through her relationship with God and with Jake, I found I didn't want to put the book down. Tammy's beautiful way of bringing out setting and making it come alive caused me to feel like I was right there with the cattlemen as they wrangled calves, cut the herds and chased down stampeding mustangs. . . . All told at a calming pace that made me feel each time I picked the book up like I was sitting on Tammy's front porch with a frosty glass of sweet tea and being told the most wonderful of stories.”
—Pam Meyers http://www.pammeyerswrites.blogspot.com/“Barley put you in the setting. . . . Love’s Rescue doesn’t disappoint.”
—Terri Haynes http://www.terrijhaynes.blogspot.com/“Jessica's story will capture your heart and mind. Finishing this story was on the forefront of my mind during the times I couldn't be reading it.”
—Erica Harper http://readinandreviewin.blogspot.com “Love’s Rescue is definitely a keeper. . . .”
—Pam http://www.daysongreflections.com/“I thoroughly enjoyed Love's Rescue, loved Jessica and Jake as their relationship developed, loved the story, and especially appreciated the inside look at ranching in the 1800s. I would recommend this book to everyone who reads for sheer enjoyment.”
—Sally Laity ChristianBook.com reviewA special thank you to author and designer Delia Latham of Delia's Designs for her phenomenal graphic designs
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Tammy Barley ~ Best-Selling Western Romance Author
For Better, for Worse
Jake Bennett is finally wed to the love of his life, Jessica Hale—but he isn’t convinced she won’t leave him. Life is a constant struggle for the Bennetts as they battle drought and live in fear of raids on Southerners, and he is not sure that Jess knew what she was getting herself into when she married him.In Sickness and in Health
Jess, however, despairs for another reason—she is unable to conceive a child.A Solemn Vow to Stand Together
While trying to prove their unconditional love for each other, the Bennetts must defend against attacks on the Paiutes, the doubts that haunt them both, and an unknown force that threatens to destroy all they hold dear. Together, they must stand in faith through betrayal, barrenness, and a very real threat, trusting that God will reward their hopes for a better future.Hope's Promise comes with a contest! The prize? A horseback riding adventure for the whole family! See "Hope's Promise Vacation-for-a-Day Contest" below!
Book Two
Hope's Promise
Above is the original cover design for Hope's Promise. Then, Whitaker House decided to give it more color and vibrance, so here's the final, totally gorgeous cover:
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Book Three
Faith's Reward
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Praise for Hope's Promise
“Tammy Barley does it again! Hope’s Promise is another action-packed story of people surmounting almost unimaginable obstacles as they struggle to survive in the Old West. With memorable characters, vivid descriptions, and fascinating details of both Paiute and Chinese cultures, this is a book you’ll long remember.”
—Amanda Cabot, author of Scattered Petals
"I loved, loved, loved Hope's Promise. . . . By the end of this story, I fell in love with all of the characters, not wanting to see them go. In addition, the author’s word imagery is like brush strokes on a canvas, creating vivid art for the reader to see. . . . Even though Hope’s Promise is the second book in the Sierra Chronicles Series, it can definitely stand alone. I highly recommend this book."
—Deborah AndersonColumnist for Christian Fiction Online Magazine"Hope's Promise is an evocative page-turner written by a woman with deep ties to the West. . . . By the time I closed the book, I fell like I've lived among the Paiute. Her description of western landscape was so fresh and intimate that I found myself rereading descriptive phrases for pure joy. Her seamless pacing picked up as the protagonists and their little community were beset by peril, and ebbed as the characters' needs were met. I was all ready for a happy-ever-after ending, but the author left something for the sequel. I can't wait."
—Anne Schroeder, author of Ordinary Aphrodite
