But when someone you've known for years? Read several of their books over a year's time, critiquing every two weeks, 10 pages at a time? Someone you've seen wait for months and months and months for an answer? Someone who is extremely talented, and has wondered when their break will come?
That's enough to reduce you to tears. (I may or may not be crying writing this.)
Enter Stacy Henrie. She's been in my critique group for years. I've read several of her books, 10 pages at a time, critiquing every two weeks. I've seen her go through a whole pregnancy while she waited to hear from a publisher.She is extremely talented. (Visit and follow her blog.)
I've always loved Jennie as a spunky stage-coach-robbing heroine who is desperate to save her farm. But in LADY OUTLAW, you'll fall in love with Caleb--the reformed bounty hunter looking for a fresh start--too.
Stacy does a great job with the development of Jennie and Caleb's relationship, a mark of an awesome romance. The writing is beautiful in every way, and the plot is fast-paced and action-packed.
Get your copy of LADY OUTLAW at Harlequin, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. You won't regret it.
About LADY OUTLAW: No one would ever imagine a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family's ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it, until her upright new ranch hand offers a glimpse of how much is really at stake.
Former bounty hunter Caleb Johnson is ready for a new, clean start. With a woman like Jennie, he could build a future there in Utah territory. But only if his gentle faith can guide her in a choice between the land she's fought so hard to save and a future by his side.
And I'm giving away three copies! Right here, right now. And they're all signed too! Enter in the Raffley thingy below. Contest open through Sunday night. Winners will be announced on Monday.
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Congratulations, Stacy! Doesn't matter how long it takes.
ReplyDeleteWaiting a whole pregnancy to hear back from a publisher? Wow, that would suck.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Stacy! :D
Congratulations on the release! Sounds like a good romance. Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about Stacy and her new book. Sounds like something I would enjoy reading. I can think of a friend who would love to read it too! I'll have to tell her about it.
ReplyDeleteI've followed Stacie's blog for a couple years now, and I'm so thrilled for her! Will definitely be buying this one (even if I win) to pass on to friends.
ReplyDeleteVery happy to see Stacy has her book out in the world :-)
ReplyDeleteYay Stacy! That is awesome. Congrats on the book.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! The book sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elana! I may or may not have been close to tears myself while reading your sweet words! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well-wishes, everyone! You're right, Alex, about the time frame. In hindsight it doesn't feel that long anymore.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Stina, waiting a whole pregnancy and even a couple of months after my baby was born to hear back on that book felt like FOREVER! :)
I love the looks of this book. It's on my to-read list!
ReplyDeleteThat is some major patience. Congratulations, Stacy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Stacy!! So happy for you. Loved the journey you shared on your blog. It's hard climb, but the view is beautiful from the top! Congrats again.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool. Outlaw. Love that word.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun one. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun book. Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Stacy! (And thanks, Elana!) I'm looking forward to reading this one. :)
ReplyDeleteHooray and huge congrats to Stacy!
ReplyDeleteHappy book release, Stacy! Lady Outlaw sounds like a book I'd really enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Stacy! That's awesome when you have friends who get published. I get excited when a Michigan SCBWI member gets published and always try to feature them on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI love Stacy! And I loved LADY OUTLAW the first time I read it and am loving it even more this time! Congrats to Stacy! Woot!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing success stories like this! Congrats to Stacy!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Martina
Sounds like a really great book - and such an inspiring story too! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this book. It sounds very good. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for Stacy! Huge congrats!!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing story and really great news after waiting so long! Yay!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! It must be exciting for you to know you helper reach this point.
ReplyDeleteI adore Romance Novels!! They are like that guilty chocolate you hide from everyone, but indulge in secretly because it is just so damned good!!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks like a lot of fun. I like the wild west them to it!
I adore Romance Novels!! They are like that guilty chocolate you hide from everyone, but indulge in secretly because it is just so damned good!!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks like a lot of fun. I like the wild west them to it!
Love me a historical romance, thinking of writing one myself (only set in Australia).
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book, will be checking it out no matter what!
Melissa :)
Nice to meet Stacy and to learn about her book LADY OUTLAW.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read! Congrats Stacy! :)
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