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Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Pride & Practicality by Pepper Basham
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Pride & Practicality by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Keep reading for an excerpt! PRIDE & PRACTICALITY by Pepper Basham GENRE: Regency Romantic Comedy (Clean) PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson RELEASE DATE: November 3, 2026 PAGES: 398 In a world ruled by reputation, compassion may be the most scandalous act of all. Arianna Reeves knows how quickly admiration can turn into exile.
Writing in the Nooks & Crannies: Building a Book a Sentence at a Time
Being a writer in a busy life is not for the faint of heart. And I guess that’s why people often ask me how I’ve managed to publish so many novels while working as a speech-language pathologist, raising five kids, supporting my husband’s ministry and now educational choices, and attempting to keep the laundry from staging a coup. (Secret: The laundry usually wins.) I know they’re hoping I’ll reveal some magical productivity system ... and I am sure to disappoint them if that’s the case.
Pride and Practicality
Arianna Reeves has made mistakes, chiefly in trusting a rector with ill-intent. With her reputation in tatters, she returns home determined to restore the family fortunes. Grateful for a last-minute rescue in her hour of need, Arianna is determined to be practical and not fall for any man again. Meanwhile, newly appointed pastor Thomas Bridges desires nothing more than to help the poor people in his parish.
A BREWED AWAKENING By Pepper Basham, Reviewed by Rebecca Maney
A hilarious, clean, enemies-to-lovers rom-com REBECCA'S REVIEW: "If you'd told me handsome was comin' to town, I'd have worn my good teeth." Granny D wasn't the only citizen of Wisteria, North Carolina who was swooning over their recent transplant. For heaven's sake, Daphne Austen was caught practically drooling over the man's car, until the owner of the blue Cabriolet opened his very fine mouth that was situated perfectly on his very fine face and spoke in a distinctive British accent.
Schot in de roos
Katie Campbell, een populaire reisjournalist, struint de wereld over op zoek naar andermans verhalen. Ze heeft carrière gemaakt als 'Miss Avontuur', want elk nieuw avontuur dat ze aangaat, gaat op de een of andere manier mis. Als haar een drie weken durende Edwardiaanse ervaring wordt aangeboden in Schotland, grijpt ze die gelegenheid met beide handen.
Pepper Basham on How The Secret Garden Inspired Her Love for British Literature
"I can still find my way there through these pages. Some gardens, it turns out, are always in season." The world was not necessarily a small place for me as a child, but it was consistent. Article continues after advertisement Big Sunday lunches with cousins playing in the nearby creek together, a small elementary school that had two grades per room, and a swing on Granny’s front porch where I fell in love with stories.
Carla Loves To Read
February is upon us and I wanted to read some romance this month. I had the Skymar Trilogy on my TBR shelf, so thought this would be a good time. I was able to get the audiobooks on hoopla, so listened to them. Penelope and Luke are siblings, and Izzy is their cousin who was raised with them after the loss of her parents. In the past, I said that I really don’t enjoy epistolary novels, but I am changing my mind.
De ware Izzy
Izzy Edgewood heeft een boekwinkel (in haar dromen), is een meester in citeren en een nerd over 'In de ban van de ring'. Ze wacht op haar prins op het witte paard, maar hoe ontmoet je iemand als je meer tijd doorbrengt met fictieve mensen dan met echte? Daarom maakt haar bemoeizuchtige nicht Josephine een online datingprofiel voor de hoopvolle romanticus. Binnen de kortste keren wisselt Izzy berichten uit met Brodie, een Hobbit-liefhebber aan de andere kant van de oceaan.
Top 10 Tuesday - Destination Titles
Happy Tuesday! Today’s TTT prompt is Destination Titles (books with the names of places in their titles). I didn’t anticipate how quickly I could come up with 10 books! My list includes books with cities in the title. The cover art reps the cities as well. Take a close look at A Shadow in Moscow‘s cover! I have a variety of genres and time periods represented — I hope you find one to love! For more virtual travel, check out That Artsy Reader Girl.
Hope Like Wildflowers (My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge Series #2)
Hope Like Wildflowers My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge Series #2 Pepper Basham Barbour Fiction Genres: Historical Romance Release Date: October 1, 2024 ISBN-10: 1636099513 ISBN-13: 978-1636099514 Book Summary: An Appalachian Girl Seeks a Place to Belong Return to the mountains of 1910s Appalachia with beloved author Pepper Basham to discover Kizzie McAdams’s story.
Loyally, Luke | Family Fiction
Loyally, Luke Pepper Basham Thomas Nelson Genres: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance Release Date: May 14, 2024 ISBN-10: 0840716583 ISBN-13: 978-0840716583 Book Summary: Dear Reader, My name is Luke Edgewood, and there are few things in life that I require. Mainly black coffee. And flannel. And lots of solitude. And my dogs, Chewy and Indie. What I don’t need is romance, so I have no plans to change my thirty-year-old bachelor status anytime soon.
Historical Romance Author Q&A: Pepper Basham (The Juliet Code)
Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her historical romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards.
The Juliet Code (Freddie and Grace Mystery Series #3)
The Juliet Code Freddie and Grace Mystery Series #3 Pepper Basham Barbour Fiction Genres: Historical, Mystery & Suspense, Romantic Suspense Release Date: December 1, 2023 ISBN-10: 1636096948 ISBN-13: 978-1636096940 Book Summary: Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy a delayed honeymoon and explore the beauties of the historic city of Venice.
Reading Is My SuperPower
Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line.
Positively, Penelope
Positively, Penelope Pepper Basham Thomas Nelson Genres: Romance, Romantic Comedy Release Date: August 1, 2023 ISBN-10: 084071520X ISBN-13: 978-0840715203 Book Summary: The world could do with a little more kindness and positivity and random acts of singing, don’t you think? Dear reader, My name is Penelope, and while I may not be a real-life princess, I’ve been told I possess a certain fairy-tale heroine quality.
Top 10 Tuesday - Book-Loving Heroines
Happy Tuesday! Today TTT is featuring favorite heroines. I have been a bookworm since forever, and I love a character that shares my passion for books and reading. They are the kind of characters that become friends. My list today includes heroines that are unapologetic book nerds like me, or are those who come to love books in the course of the novel. It’s an eclectic list, as I am an eclectic reader. I hope you can find a book and heroine to love! Note on the list: all are randomly listed.
Historical Romance Author Q&A: Pepper Basham (The Cairo Curse)
Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes Romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her Historical Romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards.
The Cairo Curse (A Freddie and Grace Mystery #2)
The Cairo Curse A Freddie and Grace Mystery #2 Pepper Basham Barbour Publishing Genres: Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense Release Date: February 1, 2023 ISBN-10: 1636094724 ISBN-13: 978-1636094724 Book Summary: Clue meets Indiana Jones with a fiction-loving twist only Grace Percy can provide.
Authentically, Izzy
Authentically, Izzy Pepper Basham Thomas Nelson Genres: Romance, Romantic Comedy Release Date: November 15, 2022 ISBN-10: 084071498X ISBN-13: 978-0840714985 Book Summary: Dear Reader, My name is Isabelle Louisa Edgewood—Izzy, for short. I live by blue-tinted mountains, where I find contentment in fresh air and books. Oh, and coffee and tea, of course. And occasionally in being accosted by the love of my family.
Authentically, Izzy
Review by Zeina A, Reviewer Last updated on 27 Oct 2022 Insanely good and addictive❤️ This book is an Epistolary novel I.e it's written in the shape of letters or emails until the last few chapters we get to see parts written in the way we are used to. However, that's we made the book all the more unique and special because of the correspondence between the characters the author was able to convey more of their feelings, and thoughts.
The Juggle Is Real: Myths to Break in the Post-Publication World
The writing journey can be a crazy journey, and along the way, it’s easy to get sidetracked by “myths”. While at the ACFW conference last week, a few of these myths kept popping up and I thought I’d share some of my answers :) This is a quick summary. I could probably write a lot about each myth (so if you guys want me to go into detail about any of them in a future post, please let me know!! Myth #1: Once I publish my first book, things will get so much easier.
Pepper Basham Releases 'The Heart of the Mountains'
Uhrichsville, OH (July 30, 2022) Award-winning Christian fiction author Pepper Basham has released another beautifully written tale that will sweep readers off their feet. The Heart of the Mountains blends romance, humor, and history in this brand-new novel. Hike into the mountains alongside Cora Taylor as she seeks a new life and finds trouble along the way. Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair.
The Heart of the Mountains
Welcome to the Takeover Tour for The Heart of the Mountains by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Keep reading for an excerpt! THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN by Pepper Basham SERIES: My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge #2 GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance PUBLISHER: Barbour Fiction RELEASE DATE: July 1, 2022 PAGES: 322 affiliate links used Book Depository | Indiebound | Christianbook | BookBub ALSO AVAILABLE Jeb couldn’t see the woman’s face.
Christian Fiction Authors, Writers Who Create Parables, Allegories and other Inspirational Narrative
Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, N.C., where she is the mom of five kids, speech-pathologist to about 50 more, lover of chocolate, jazz, and Jesus. Her debut historical novel, 2015's The Thorn Bearer, garnered awards such as Reader’s Favorites Award, finalist in the Grace Awards, shortlisted for the Inspy Awards, and a finalist in the ACFW Carol Awards.
Heart of the Mountains
Heart of the Mountains Pepper Basham Barbour Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Romantic Suspense Release Date: July 1, 2022 ISBN-10: 1636093256 ISBN-13: 978-1636093253 Book Summary: Can True Love Weather a World of Differences? To escape marriage, Cora Taylor runs away from her home in England to join her brother in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, but not even her time as a nurse in the Great War prepares her for the hard landscape and even harder lives of the mountain people.
Cutest Meet Cutes?
As a romance writer (and just an all-around-romantic-y person), I am a BIG fan of a solid meet cute! A meet cute usually refers to movies, but as readers, we've begun to refer to them in books too. What is a meet cute, you ask? If you've ever watched a rom-com, you already know, even though you may not be aware of it. A meet cute is that moment when two characters (who will form that lovely romantic connection in the story) meet for the first time.
Authentically, Izzy
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Reading Is My SuperPower
today’s book: The Mistletoe Countess Winter is drawing ever closer (hooray!!), and it’s time for our annual blog series spotlighting (over 60 this year) new and recently-released Christmas reads! This is our largest year yet, with the most authors & books, and we’re back with an all-new look, too.
The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham
Synopsis:~ Will the magic of Christmas bring these two newlyweds closer together, or will the ghosts of the past lead them into a destructive discovery from which not even a Dickens’s Christmas can save them? Mistletoe is beautiful and dangerous, much like the woman from Lord Frederick’s Percy’s past, so when he turns over a new leaf and arranges to marry for his estate, instead of his heart, he never expects the wrong bride to be the right choice.
Appalachia, Stories, and a CelebrateLit Tour
Books are a uniquely portable magic – Stephen King My great-great grandmother Malinda Belle Hawks (and her young’uns) Appalachia is known for having a high illiteracy rate. A place of beautiful scenery and rugged landscapes, the people of the mountains developed stories through oral storytelling much more than “book learning” for a long time. Which meant, history and legend were very important and passed down from one generation to the next.
Hope Between the Pages
Welcome to the Takeover Tour for Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Pepper here today to chat about the power of story! Title: Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham Series: Doors to the PastPublisher: Barbour Books Release Date: April 1, 2021 Genre: Christian, Split Time romance Uncover the Story Behind a One-Hundred-Year-Old Love Letter Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and...
Hope Between The Pages by Pepper Basham
Synopsis:~ Uncover the Story Behind a One-Hundred-Year-Old Love Letter Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure. Clara Blackwell helps her mother manage a struggling one-hundred-year old family bookshop in Asheville, North Carolina, but the discovery of a forgotten letter opens a mystery of a long-lost romance and undiscovered inheritance which could save its future.
Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham - Book Review
Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham Series: Doors to the Past Published by Barbour Books Publication Date April 1, 2021 Genres: Historical Fiction, Time Split, Christian Fiction, Clean Romance Setting: North Carolina, England Contemporary, World War I Era - 1914 - 1918 Main Character Ages: 18-24, 25-34 Written for: Adults Pages: 267 Synopsis: Uncover the Story Behind a One-Hundred-Year-Old Love Letter Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and...
Hope Between the Pages
Review by Kristina A, Reviewer Last updated on 25 Apr 2021 My Recommendation Hope Between the Pages by Pepper D. Basham has Clara Blackwell inheriting the families one hundred-year-old bookshop. Unfortunately, to finalize the paperwork, Clara needs to find a copy of the deed. It takes Clara on a journey into the past to learn more about Sadie Blackwell who began the bookshop. Clara’s journey takes her from the Biltmore Estate to England in the hopes of finding the elusive deed.
Hope Between the Pages
by Pepper Basham | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized | I hadn’t planned on writing this book. The opportunity came and I took it. (Thank you, Barbour). I hadn’t planned on the way Oliver would swoop into the story and completely win my heart. Or the way Sadie’s strength would find its way throughout the pages and wind itself into Clara. I hadn’t expected Max. At all. Or the way fairytales and fiction and hope and strength kept sprinkling their ways into every scene.
Pepper Basham Releases New Book 'Hope Between the Pages'
Uhrichsville, OH (April 1, 2021) Barbour Fiction has released the next book in its Doors to the Past Series. Book number 2, Hope Between the Pages, by Pepper Basham is now available everywhere. The new book released April 1, 2021 and features historic North Carolina and Derbyshire, England in a beautiful tale that tells two romantic stories, the one in the letter and the one between the messengers.
The Thornbearer
From the decks of the ill-fated Lusitania to the smoke-filled trenches of France, Ashleigh must choose between the forgiveness of her past, life in the present, and a Savior who can rescue her from them all. When her fiancé leaves her eight months before their wedding, the unexpected blow ignites a battalion of insecurities stemming from her father's intimate betrayal. Her worst fears are confirmed. Who could ever love a soiled woman?
The Adventures of a Travelers Wife
Book: The Red Ribbon Author: Pepper Basham Genre: Christian historical/suspense Release Date: October, 2020 Synopsis: An Appalachian Feud Blows Up in 1912 Book 8 in the True Colors series—Fiction Based on Strange-But True History In Carroll County, a corn shucking is the social event of the season, until a mischievous kiss leads to one of the biggest tragedies in Virginia history. Ava Burcham isn’t your typical Blue Ridge Mountain girl.
Suspense Q&A: Pepper Basham (The Red Ribbon)
Pepper Basham writes romances peppered with grace and humor with a southern Appalachian flair. Her books have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inpsys, and the ACFW Carol Awards. Her latest title mixes true crime, history, and romance as part of the multiple-author True Colors series. In The Red Ribbon (Barbour Books), Ava Burcham tends to court trouble.
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #15
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes! • The hunt BEGINS on 10/15 at noon MST with Stop #1 at LisaTawnBergren.com. • Hunt through our loop using Chrome or Firefox as your browser (not Explorer).
The Red Ribbon by Pepper Basham
Synopsis:~ An Appalachian Feud Blows Up in 1912 Step into True Colors — a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime In Carroll County, a corn shucking is the social event of the season, until a mischievous kiss leads to one of the biggest tragedies in Virginia history. Ava Burcham isn’t your typical Blue Ridge Mountain girl.
The Red Ribbon by Pepper D. Basham - Book Review
When a beloved author writes a in new genre, one that is a departure from what I have come to expect, I normally just get excited and dive right in. At least I have until recently. The True Colors series by Barbour is one that has me hesitating. These are true crime stories and the one (prior to The Red Ribbon) that I read left me a little shell shocked.
Somebody With a Face On
When my daughter, Lydia, was a little girl, she had nightmares pretty regularly. Without fail, whens she’d had one of these nightmares, she’d leave her bed and come into me and my husband’s room, sniffling all the way. She’d stand by my side of the bed until I ‘woke up’ or acknowledged her, and then she’d crawl up beside me, lie there for a little while, and I’d pray with her until she felt calm enough to return to her bed.
Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes
In Amanda Dykes’ novel, Set the Stars Alight, we receive many things: A spellbinding cover and excellent title Beautifully intricate characters which two separate love stories paralleled in two separate times Lyrical, poetic, dazzling wordsmith-ing which not only describes but evokes feelings from just a turn of phrase. A historical mystery unfolded in a contemporary setting An introduction to astronomy which somehow makes the Creator larger and nearer at the same time.
When All the “Stuff” is Happening
So… 2020? Anyone else feel the weird sensation of emotional whiplash? It’s like we’ve spent the last four months dancing on a bed of anxiety coals on the edge of a cliff. Hearts are breaking. Folks are grieving. Voices are screaming. Voices are silent. Friends are angry. Brokenness is rife. Lots of people feel like their rights are being violated in different way.
The Trouble With Love interview with Toni Shiloh
What a fun interview with author,Toni Shiloh, about her newest release, The Trouble with Love 🙂 Check out the book here 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0892HSZHD Like this: Like Loading... Published by pepperbasham Pepper Basham writes Blue Ridge romances sprinkled with grace and humor. She is a regular contributor of Christian Fiction Online Magazine and blogger at The Writer's Alley.
An Overheard Prayer
Reading someone else’s journal or diary is a definite no-no, right? I mean, it’s a glimpse into someone’s most intimate thoughts, unguarded and candid in a way we’d never feel comfortable expressing out loud. There’s this sense of vulnerability to the moment, in my opinion, that lends itself to a special kind of care and almost…reverence. I felt that way when going through my mother-in-law’s personal items after her death – and finding her pre-marriage letters to my father-in-law.
Emerging from the Fog on Mother’s Day
It’s been quite the journey over the past two months, hasn’t it? I sit here after a Mother’s Day lunch with my family and think about the shifts and changes and hardships that have happened in my family, community, and the whole world. I don’t know what specific things you’ve struggled with – if your world increased in busy-ness or suddenly became very quiet, but the underlying anxiety of this pandemic certainly altered everyday life in many ways. It’s been a struggle.
The Thorn Keeper By Pepper Basham
READ MY REVIEW THEN CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER TO WIN THIS GREAT SERIES AND READ ABOUT THE AUTHOR, PEPPER BASHAM. MY THOUGHTS Writing this review is hard because what does one say about a book that touches the heart so deeply, expresses Gods message so clearly, and may bring a tear or two! This is that kind of book! It is truly beyond my ability with words to describe. Catherine and David become family to the reader, as we struggle with them in their new found relationships.
Reading Is My SuperPower
Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for The Thorn Keeper by Pepper D. Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I am so thrilled to help celebrate the birthday of one of my favorite books, series, couples, and kissing scenes! The Thorn Keeper released 4 years ago, and I’ve since featured it in KissingBooks 101 posts here and here. The kissing scene in The Thorn Keeper is one of THE kissing scenes that I evaluate all others against.
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