September New Release Tea Party - A European Tour

Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, England

St. Michael's Mount, Marazion, England

Join us for high tea here in the countryside of the Cotswolds as we begin our European Tour!  Tea with cream and sugar, scones with clotted cream, and all manner of cookies! (Don't get too full, we have a few more stops!)

Cotswolds, England

Amid the Unforgettable Cotswolds,
the Final Grasp for the Fire Eyes Diamonds
Could Threaten Them All

Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better.

Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all? 

Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two small children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels and novellas, ranging from biblical fiction to American-set romances to her new British series. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to make their way into her novels…to offset her real life, which is blessedly boring. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

Roseanna is SO excited that the final story in the Ladies of the Manor series is out in the world, and to celebrate, she's offering a US resident a choice of any book in the series, or an international winner a choice of any of her e-books! 

NEXT Stop on our European Tour!!!

Cathedral Ceiling, Amalfi, Italy

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Don your beautiful colonial travel clothes for your European tour as we sail on to Italy!

What sights we'll see!

And we have more releases from our Colonial Quills contributors!

Have some Italian espresso, cream cake, and a sliver of ricotta cheesecake!

The Restoration Trilogy: 

When Jennifer Rushmore accepts a brooding bachelor’s job offer to act as coordinator for the restoration of his family’s historic doctor’s house (White), apothecary (Widow) and log cabin (Witch) in a rural Georgia community, little does she know it’s her own heart that will undergo the greatest renovation. Three stories. Three centuries. Three lessons on the healing of the heart. And one buried mystery that threatens their redemption.

Widow, Book Two: 

Jennifer Rushmore has overseen the restoration of Michael Johnson's ancestors’ doctor’s house long enough to work through their initial differences. Now the apothecary shop discloses a heart-breaking tale circa 1870 Georgia, shaking loose Jennifer’s own carefully suppressed past. She fears that when Michael sees beyond her façade, her tentative steps toward trust and love may disintegrate into rubble. On her journey to forgiveness, Jennifer draws on her new faith and friendships, even as the mysterious accidents clouding her first preservation job escalate into imminent danger. https://www.amazon.com/Widow-Restoration-Trilogy-Denise-Weimer/dp/0997011939/

Denise Weimer:

... holds a journalism degree with a minor in history from Asbury University. A former magazine writer, she is the author of The Georgia Gold Series (historical romance), The Restoration Trilogy, and several romantic novellas. Denise is a wife and swim mom of two daughters who always pauses for old houses, coffee and chocolate! http://deniseweimerbooks.webs.com

https://twitter.com/denise_weimer

In honor of the September release of Widow, Denise is giving away one print copy to a visitor who comments on the blog today.

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What's a European tour without a little visit to a German castle? Strong German coffee, coffee cake, and strudel are all served up at this stop!

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A Mother in the Making, by Gabrielle Meyer

Matchmaking with a Mission  
Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love…despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower—except his increasing interest in Marjorie. 

Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope—that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?

Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people and events. Gabrielle's first Love Inspired Historical, A Mother in the Making, released in September 2016. Her next story, A Family Arrangement, releases in December and her next novella, First Comes Love, releases in December with the Seven Brides for Seven Texans novella collection from Barbour. Gabrielle can be found on her website gabriellemeyer.com where she writes about her passion for history, Minnesota, and her faith.

Gabrielle is offering a copy of A Mother in the Making to one blog visitor today.

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A European tour isn't complete without visiting the alps for a little yodel le he hooo! Whether you're in Germany's Black Forest or Italy's Defereggen Mountains or Scotland's Cairngorms, you can find a grand view to enjoy a spot of tea. Across the Atlantic, the mighty Rocky Mountains play the perfect host for the holidays. 

Meet nine couples who find that Christmas is the perfect time for climbing to the heights of romance. Watch as their faith and courage propel them through challenges that come with mountain winters to cozy fireside celebrations that lead to lasting proclamations of love.

Mountain Christmas Brides featuring "All Ye Faithful" by Gina Welborn

"All Ye Faithful" by Gina Welborn
(Novella was previously released in A Cascades Christmas)

Every week for the last two years, E.V. Renier has petitioned the local brewery magnate for permission to marry his daughter. Despite receiving a sound rejection each time, E.V. continues in hope of proving the faithfulness of his character. Heiress Larkin Whitworth has no idea of the quiet yet charming sawmiller’s devotion. Not until awful rumors about her rip through the town. As the annual Christmas soiree approaches, Larkin fears E.V.’s love might not be as strong as the shameful truth she’s trying to hide.

Gina Welborn is the author of ten inspirational romances, including "All's Fair," in the ECPA-bestselling Lassoed by Marriage Romance Collection. She serves on the ACFW Foundation Board. A lifetime member of the National Corvette Museum, she helped form the Southwest Oklahoma Corvette Club. Gina lives with her husband, three of their five children, several rabbits and guinea pigs, and a dog that doesn't realize rabbits and pigs are edible. Visit her online: www.ginawelborn.com

Leave a comment on the blog and you may win a copy of Mountain Christmas Brides (print or Ebook)

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On to beautiful France! In July, Carrie Fancett Pagels' Saving the Marquise's Granddaughter (Pelican/White Rose) release in paperback. Her novel, given a starred review by RT Book Reviews was partially set in 18th century France.)  Don some French silk pumps and come have tea in France with us! We have chocolates, fine lemon tarts, café au last, and hazelnut torte for you here at our final stop on the European tour!


Longchamps Palace Fountain, Marsailles, France

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Carrie Fancett Pagels and Debra E. Marvin

The O' Little Town of Christmas/O' Christmas Town Collection has released from Forget Me Not Romances. This ebook set includes Carrie's Maggie Award Finalist 2016 Romance Novella "The Substitute Bride" and Debra E. Marvin's "Desert Duet."

Debra is giving away two boxed sets (Ebooks) and a truckload of snow come next February. Delivery to Arizona preferable! (and she'll need a place to stay before heading back home.)

Please let her know in the comments if you'd like to receive this set of six Christmas novellas! Follow Debra on her Amazon author page to learn about upcoming releases! 





Carrie is giving away an ebook boxed set of O' Little Town of Christmas collection and another winner will receive a paperback copy of The Substitute Bride. You must be a follower on this blog either on Blogger or on Facebook (click here) and indicate "CFP CQ" in your comment to enter for these prizes. 

Sign up for Carrie's newsletter by emailing her at

cfpagels@gmail.com (put "newsletter" in subject line) for a chance to win your choice of seven of her ebooks or three of her paperback books that are already in print. 

Be sure to join the Quillers over at our mid-day Facebook party (click here) which will be Friday, September 23rd, 2016 from 12 noon until 3 PM Eastern time! You'll get to visit with the authors during their half hour slots. We'll have some more prizes for our guests over there, too, and we'd love to see some of your recipes for the countries we visited on our Grand European Tour!