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I find these collections fun…I love the mix of authors I know and new to me authors…and I picked this one cause it fits with me featuring Amanda Barratt this week. I think besides the author mix my favorite thing is being able to read a story and put it down before reading the next one and I love that they all have the same theme.
The Secret Admirer Romance Collection by Amanda Barratt, Anita Mae Draper, Becca Whitham, C.J. Dunham, Jennifer Uhlarik, Kathleen Y’Barbo, Lorraine Beatty, Molly Noble Bull, Penny Zeller
Published by Barbour Books on May 1st 2017
Pages: 448
Goodreads
Declaring one’s love can be hard—even risky—especially when faced with some of life’s greatest challenges. Separated by class, time, distance, and more, some loves must remain secret until the time is right. Instead, notes of affection, acts of kindness, gifts of admiration, and lots of prayer are circulated. From New England mansions to homestead hovels, love is quietly being nourished and waiting for the right time to be revealed. But when love can finally be boldly expressed, will it be received by love in return?
About Amanda Barratt
ECPA bestselling author Amanda Barratt fell in love with writing in grade school when she wrote her first story – a spinoff of Jane Eyre. Now, Amanda writes inspirational historical romance, penning stories that transport readers to a variety of locales – from the sweeping coastline of Newport, Rhode Island, to the rugged landscape of Central Texas. Her novella, The Truest Heart, was a finalist in the 2017 FHL Reader’s Choice Awards.
A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, she lives in the woods of Michigan with her fabulous family, who kindly put up with the invisible people she calls characters.
These days, Amanda can be found reading way too many books, watching an eclectic mix of BBC dramas and romantic chick flicks, and trying to figure out a way to get on the first possible flight to England.
FUN STUFF!
Okay, now that we’ve got the professional details out of the way, here’s some fun stuff:
Without the Lord’s grace in my life, my dream of being a writer would’t have become a reality. My hope is that when people read my books, they will draw closer to Him.
My mom and sister are not only my best friends, but my critique partners as well. They read my books, offer feedback, and best of all, tell me when my writing is terrible. ?
I cast my characters as actors from movies, mostly historical ones. Then I use these pictures on my desktop as inspiration.
At our house, conversations are what I’d call “eclectic,” which means that, in the space of five minutes, topics range from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, to I Love Lucy, to what macaroon recipe we should make for tea.
I’m Type A to the max, and can’t function without at least two or three to-do lists. And yes, confession is good for the soul.
Although I’m a huge Pride and Prejudice fan, my favorite classic novel is Jane Eyre. I love dark and brooding Bronte heroes!
I listen to a wide variety of music while I write, including movie soundtracks like Poldark and Schindler’s List, Irish ballads, and fun Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald songs.
I love everything about England and the royals (especially Will and Kate) and after I take a trip there, I will probably never want to leave.
I’d love it if you connected with me on Facebook and Twitter, so I can get to know you!
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