About the Book
Book: Surrendered
Author: Elaine Manders
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: December 28, 2016
The fight never ends until someone surrenders.
Having vanquished his political enemies, Rhyan Cason is anxious to
get home to his beloved Carianne. Then he receives word an anthrax
outbreak threatens his ranch. Even as he ponders how he can afford to
take a wife, dark secrets from the distant past shake his beliefs to the
core and convince him he’ll never be able to find forgiveness or make
Carianne happy.
Carianne Barlow is stunned when Rhyan breaks their secret engagement.
She leaves Sollano, the beautiful ranch house she loves almost as much
as its owner, and returns home to Westerfield. While waiting for her
shattered heart to heal, she shifts her attention to building the
library she’s promised the town.
Even though Colt Holliman offers her a new courtship, circumstances
keep drawing her back to Sollano and Rhyan. Torn between her affection
for Colt and her love for Rhyan, Carianne realizes almost too late
Rhyan’s troubles lie deeper than saving the ranch. He fights an evil
that threatens more than his love for her—one only God can defeat.
About the Author
Elaine Manders
writes wholesome Christian romance and suspense about the bold, capable
women of history and the strong, dependable men who love them. She
prefers stories that twist and turn and surprise, told by characters who
aren’t afraid to show their love for God and each other. She lives in
Central Georgia with a happy bichon-poodle mix. Besides writing, she
enjoys reading, crafts, and spending time with her friends, daughter,
and grandchildren.Guest Post from Elaine Manders
I was born with the gift of story. The make-believe of childhood
never left me, but it wasn’t until my daughter left for college, and I
was left with the empty nest, that I decided maybe it was time to start
writing the stories crowding my mind. I joined a local writers’ group,
took a fiction writing course, developed the craft, went to conventions,
and started pitching to editors.
Since I wrote romance, I found the publishing industry pushing me to a
place I didn’t want to go. The secular publishers wanted steamier
writing, and I complied as much as I could. Then when I was offered a
chance for publication, I couldn’t allow my name to go on the book. The
Christian publishers had a very narrow marketing concept. Again, I tried
to comply until I felt the joy of story being squeezed out of me. I
took a twelve year hiatus from writing.
Then in 2012, I was sitting in church listening to the familiar
parable of the talents. When my pastor asked the question, “Are you
hiding your talent?” I immediately visualized that closet filled with my
unpublished manuscripts. I rededicated myself to putting my talent to
use, and I asked God to send me a new story, if this was what he wanted
me to do.
Later that week, I was on the golf course when I laid down on a
little hill waiting for my husband to chase a ball in the woods and
stared into the deepest, bluest sky I’ve ever seen. The sun was high in
the sky, but the shade of blue was so dark I could actually see, not
only the moon, but some of the stars. Looking into that sky, I
experienced a strange sensation, as if I’d lost contact with the earth
and was moving into infinity. I wondered, as I had many times before,
how an atheist could look into the heavens and not believe in the
Creator. This led me to an investigation of scientific atheism,
Darwinism, and the entire series, Intrigue under Western Skies, was born. My protagonist is a Darwinist of the 1880s. Book 1, Pursued, is his spiritual journey to belief in Christianity, and Book 2, Surrendered,
takes him to acceptance. The heroine, of course, helps him on this
journey, while dodging all the dangers the old west has to offer.
Incidentally, Pursued will be free on Amazon Apr 18-19.
Blog Stops
April 11: 100 pages per hour
April 11: Karen Sue Hadley
April 12: History, Mystery & Faith
April 13: Moments Dipped in Ink
April 14: Bigreadersite
April 15: Chas Ray’s Book Nerd Corner
April 16: Daysong Reflections
April 17: cherylbbookblog
April 17: Baker Kella
April 18: I Hope You Dance
April 19: Inklings and Notions
April 20: Reading Is My SuperPower
April 21: Pause for Tales
April 21: Have A Wonderful Day
April 22: D’S QUILTS & BOOKS
April 23: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations
April 24: Connie’s History Classroom
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Elaine is giving
away a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on
this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/b5ae
My Thoughts
This was not the book for me. I really enjoyed the setting but I could not connect with either of the main characters. I felt like the story line was a bit too predictable and for me it was terribly slow. I am sure there are many other people who will enjoy this book a lot more than I did.
The book had some good points and some amusing scenes but for me this book is three stars.
"I received this book from the author for free. All opinions are my own."
2 comments:
I am not familiar with Elaine's writing, thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
She is a new to me author but this book sounds great. Thanks for sharing it on your blog for the tour.
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