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Mistakes Aren’t the End of the Story
Searching for love in all the wrong places. Scarred from the past. Damaged goods. Those phrases describe how Jayna’s story begins in Hold Your Breath. Her story was uncomfortable to write at times, and yet I felt compelled to write it for the reader who relates to Jayna: someone who feels “less than” and needs to know her true worth. That true worth is what private investigator Liam Bracken tries to help Jayna see as he points her to the One who redeems and restores. Liam reminds me of the person Jesus describes in Matthew 25:35-36. “…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you…
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Happy Release Day to Hold Your Breath
I’ve been holding my breath, waiting to share this story with you all, but no longer!! Today is the official book birthday for Hold Your Breath, and I would be so thrilled if you would order your copy. It’s available in paperback and Kindle, with an Audible version coming in the months ahead. To help celebrate, my publisher Mountain Brook Ink will be putting Take My Hand, the first book in my Crossroads Suspense series, on sale through November 11 (so be watching for that)! Even if you’ve already read book one, these Christian romantic suspense books would make a great gift for your family and friends. Thank you so…
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Book Trailer for Hold Your Breath
In less than one month, Hold Your Breath releases. If you want a glimpse of what the story is all about, enjoy this book trailer. I am so excited for the advance feedback I’m receiving about the second book in my Crossroads Suspense series. Here’s what some reviewers are saying so far: “If you enjoy books by Lynette Eason and Colleen Coble, you will love this book!” BookBub reviewer “I almost felt like I was holding my breath at times; the suspense kept intensifying.” BookBub reviewer “This is a ‘can’t-put-it-down’ kind of book!” – BookBub reviewer BookBub reviewer Have you preordered your copy yet? Hold Your Breath is available in…
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Fall for Fiction Giveaway from Your Favorite Authors
Who else is happy for fall to finally be here? Some of my author friends and I are celebrating with a giveaway. You can win either a paperback or Kindle copy (author’s choice) of our recent or upcoming releases. There are several ways to enter, and I hope you’ll take advantage of them all. Who knows? Maybe you’ll meet your next favorite author in the process! Learn a little about each recent release. Hold Your Breath by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell The end justifies the means—or does it? Serial dater and travel blogger Jayna Scott lands a dream assignment in Bimini, Bahamas at Mario Delgado’s resort. But after she falls hard…
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Author Chat with Sarah Hamaker on her New Novella in the Collection, Holiday Menace
Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Sarah Hamaker on her podcast, The Romantic Side of Suspense, and our conversation left me feeling as though we were friends and not just acquaintances. She is a gifted, award-winning author whose Christian romantic suspense should absolutely be on your bookshelf. Please join me in welcoming her to the blog today as she shares about her new Christmas novella, Christmas Cold Case, in the collection, Holiday Menace. For the record, Christmas is only twelve weeks away, and it’s never too early for Christmas novellas, in my opinion. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? When I…
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Cover Reveal for Hold Your Breath, Crossroads Suspense Book 2 with Mountain Brook Ink
Here it is! I absolutely love how the cover for Hold Your Breath, book two in my Crossroads Suspense series, turned out! The cover design session was the easiest one I’ve ever participated in. My publisher Mountain Brook Ink let me share my vision with the designer, and Lynnette Bonner nailed it on the first try. I hope you like it as much as I do. What’s the Story About? The end justifies the means—or does it? Serial dater and travel blogger Jayna Scott lands a dream assignment in Bimini, Bahamas at Mario Delgado’s resort. But after she falls hard and fast for her host, she discovers his terrible secret. Her flight instinct sends…
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Author Chat with Angela Ruth Strong on her New Release, Hero Debut
I’m so excited to resume the author chat series with an interview with Christian romance author Angela Ruth Strong. Her writing voice is clear, sincere, and contagiously entertaining, and although I haven’t had the privilege of meeting her in person, I have a feeling it is a natural reflection of her personality. Please join me in welcoming Angela to the blog today. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? In 4th grade we had to write tall tales. One of the kids in my carpool read mine aloud and everyone laughed on the ride home. So I wrote another one for the next ride…
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Join the Cover Reveal for Hold Your Breath
Can you believe we are less than a month to the cover reveal for Hold Your Breath, the second book in my Crossroads Suspense series? As a mama of a pre-toddler who is becoming increasingly mobile, I’d love your help sharing the cover! What does it involve? First, sign up (so I have your email and can send you the cover and all the details you’ll need for the reveal). Then, on August 31, share the cover online and with your friends. You can simply use one of my pre-designed graphics that I will provide or create your own if you’re feeling image savvy. I’ll be sharing a separate application for the official…
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Christmas in July Multi-Author Giveaway
Who doesn’t love Christmas in July? I know I do. For a fun treat, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up that fall TBR pile. Here is your chance to win over 45 books, including a Kindle copy of Take My Hand, or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Christmas in July Multi-Author Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/25bf6/2023-christmas-in-july The giveaway is going on now through July 22. Happy reading! ~ Kristen
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Hold Your Breath: Crossroads Suspense Book 2 Coming Soon!
I’m excited to share that book 2 in my Crossroads Suspense series releases November 7 of this year! Hold Your Breath is the sequel to Take My Hand but also a standalone story. If you fell in love with Kaley and Reef from Take My Hand, you’ll enjoy seeing their budding relationship as secondary characters in Hold Your Breath. This story, however, features Liam Bracken from book one and a new character named Jayna Scott, a travel blogger and serial dater who can’t outrun her mistakes but must learn how to redeem them. From the Back Cover: The end justifies the means—or does it? Serial dater and travel blogger Jayna…
