Monday, November 20, 2023

From an Unknown Sender - Book Tour and Interview with the Authors

From an Unknown Sender JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for From an Unknown Sender by Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

From an Unknown Sender

Title: From an Unknown Sender
Series:
Falcon Point Suspense #2
Author:
Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey
Publisher:
Covenant Communications
Release Date:
November 21, 2023
Genre:
Clean Suspense

After spending a busy holiday season putting drug smugglers behind bars, CIA operative Cole Bridger is looking forward to spending a quiet Christmas in Vienna with his girlfriend and fellow operative, Isabelle Roberts. But when Isabelle is tasked with investigating a string of suspect financial transactions and redirects a suspicious package to a museum in Amsterdam, she inadvertently places Cole’s cousins in the crosshairs of a drug smuggling ring. 

Lars and Marit have no desire to be drawn into the deadly dealings of the criminal underworld, but when Lars’s sister, Tess’s, life is placed in danger, they willingly join Cole and Isabelle in their efforts to uncover the mastermind behind the drug smuggling ring. Unfortunately, the two couples’ involvement does not go unnoticed. And though each step brings them closer to the truth, they also reveal a startling picture of greed and corruption at the center of a dangerous organization that will stop at nothing to retrieve what it has lost.

Interview with the Authors

1) What inspired this unique series? This series was inspired by the co-authored book, Heirs of Falcon Point. In that book, Paige Edwards came up with the original concept, and then the two of us joined with A.L. Sowards to create a unique family saga. When we finished, we (Sian and Traci) realized that our characters still had a lot of story to tell. That’s where the Falcon Point Suspense series was born. 

2) How do you have to collaborate to make the multi-author voices sound like one? 

We each write certain characters’ points of view. Any time the story is being told from Lars’ or Marit’s perspective, you know it’s Sian writing. And if the story is being told from Cole’s or Isabelle’s point of view, it’s Traci writing. This helps us to keep the character voices consistent, but we also have been very blessed that our writing styles are so compatible.  

3) Do you have plans for more books in this series? 

Yes. There will be three more books in the series. One is already written, and the other two will be soon.  

4) How do your writing styles compliment each other? 

Traci is an expert in writing suspense, and her background working for the CIA helps give our books credibility. Sian grew up in the UK, so she has a good basic feel for how Europeans live and speak. We each bring our own strengths to these books and a willingness to give and take with the storyline.  

5) Who is your favorite character to write? 

That’s almost impossible to answer. We love all four of our main characters, and it’s been fun for us to get to know them better with each book in the series. We especially love their banter and loyalty to one another.  

6) What do you like about writing suspense? Romance? 

More than anything, we love experiencing how the characters learn and grow when faced with various challenges.  

7) What has been your favorite thing about writing this series? 

Our favorite part of writing this series has been the opportunity to work together. We have so much fun bringing our characters to life, and it’s amazing having someone to share all the ups and downs as well as the surprises with. 

8) What do you do to celebrate a new book? 

Sian: Collapse in a heap! 

Traci: Open a new document and start writing. 

9) Anything fun you can share? 

We’re both discovery writers, but Sian does like to have a loose plot in mind. Traci, on the other hand, is the ultimate discovery writer and has no idea where the story is going to go. Two thirds of the way through these books, Sian usually has to pin Traci down and force her to decide who the bad guy is. 

 


PURCHASE LINKSGoodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

More Books in This Series

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About the Authors

Traci Hunter Abramson  Sian Ann Bessy

Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She loves to travel and recently retired after twenty-six years coaching her local high school swim team. She has written forty-five best-selling novels and is an eight-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year.

Connect with Traci by visiting traciabramson.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the US, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in English. She began her writing career as a student, publishing several articles in magazines while still in college. Since then, she has published historical romance and romantic suspense novels, along with a variety of children’s books. She is a USA Today best-selling author, a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and a Whitney Award finalist.

Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of three beautiful girls and two handsome boys. They currently live in southeast Idaho, and although Sian doesn’t have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue. Traveling, reading, cooking, and being with her grandchildren are some of Sian’s favorite activities. She also loves hearing from her readers. 

Connect with Sian by visiting sianannbessey.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.


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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

To Spark a Match - Jen Turano

 


QUICK FACTS

Title: To Spark a Match

Series: The Matchmakers (Book 2)

Author: Jen Turano

Genre: Historical Romance, Gilded Age Fiction, Inspirational Fiction

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 14, 2023)

Length: (368) pages

Format: Trade Paperback, eBook, & Audiobook 

ISBN: 978-0764240218‎

Tour Dates: November 13 – 21, 2023

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION

After five unsuccessful Seasons on the marriage mart, Miss Adelaide Duveen has resigned herself to the notion that she's destined to remain a spinster forever--a rather dismal prospect, but one that will allow her to concentrate on her darling cats and books. However, when she inadvertently stumbles upon Mr. Gideon Abbott engaged in a clandestine activity during a dinner party, Adelaide finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue that resembles the plots in the spy novels she devours.

Former intelligence agent Gideon Abbott feels responsible for Adelaide after society threatens to banish her because of the distraction she caused to save his investigation. Hoping to return the favor, he turns to a good friend--and one of high society's leaders--to take Adelaide in hand and turn her fashionable. When danger surrounds them and Adelaide finds herself a target of the criminals in Gideon's case, the spark of love between them threatens to be quenched for good--along with their lives.

PRAISE FOR TO SPARK A MATCH

  • “Turano charms with her offbeat characters, and she has a knack for funny, flirty dialogue…fans will find this irresistible.”— Publisher’s Weekly
  • “Turano delivers a rousing second installment in her the Matchmakers historical inspirational romance series set in New York's Gilded Age. This is a delightful novel about individuality and unexpected love that balances humorous hijinks and the intrigue of criminal activity within the rare book world. It shimmers with spunk and stars a most admirable leading lady whose unapologetic acceptance of herself is what refreshingly captivates her hero's heart."— Booklist
  • “This book is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, hilarious encounters, slow burn romance, bookish characters, cats and a dash of mystery! I highly recommend it, friends!”— Tasha, Clean Read Book Club



MY REVIEW

This book is just so much fun.

 

Set in New York Society, Adelaide is set to be shunned by society, Gideon has set himself as her protector and enlists a matchmaker to restore her reputation and make her a sensation. Adelaide is not sure she wants this.

 

The story itself unfolds with elements of both comedy and elements of a good detective novel and good luck saving Adelaide Duveen from herself.

 

The chemistry between Adelaide and Gideon is undeniable to everyone but them. Gideon is determined to keep Adelaide safe by staying far away, and Adelaide is resistant to anything that causes her discomfort.

 

The mystery itself is interesting and full of surprises. The story is delightful and the characters have beautiful chemistry as they fight not to fall for each other despite themselves. These two are a breath of fresh air and Camilla makes a lovely matchmaker who is not matchmaking.

 

I received an early copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my honest review.

 

PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | PUBLISHER | BOOKSHOP | BOOKBUB |    GOODREADS

 

AUTHOR BIO


Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by BooklistJen Turano is a USA Today bestselling author known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publishers Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from RT Book Reviews, and praise from Library Journal. She's been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers' Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of Denver, Colorado.

 

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