Welcome to The Hope of Azure Springs by Rachel Fordham Blog Tour with JustRead Publicity Tour.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: The Hope of Azure Springs
Author: Rachel Fordham
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: July 3, 2018
Alone in a strange town, can she find healing for her new home . . . and herself?
Ada, Mich.—Between 1854 and 1929, the orphan train movement relocated over 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children from the eastern United States to rural areas throughout the country, focusing primarily in the Midwest. Since that time, this movement has captured the attention and curiosity of readers. In The Hope of Azure Springs, debut author Rachel Fordham masterfully blends history and romance in her well-crafted tale of a former “train rider.”
Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won’t be able to do it alone.
Sheriff Caleb Reynolds is determined to solve the case and secure justice for Em. But what he doesn’t expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.
Historical romance readers will be charmed by the town of Azure Springs as they journey with Em to face her past, embrace her future, and rescue what she’s lost.
Debut Author Deftly Combines Orphan Train Tale with Sweet Prairie Romance
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachel Fordham started writing when her children began begging her for stories at night. She’d pull a book from the shelf, but they’d insist she make one up. Finally she put her love of good stories with her love of writing and she hasn’t stopped since. She lives with her husband and children on an island in the state of Washington.
TO CONNECT WITH RACHEL: website, facebook, goodreads
GIVEAWAY
The publisher has graciously offered (3) winners each a copy of The Hope of Azure Springs and special Revell swag!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Complete prize open to US/Canada mailing addresses only. For our giveaway rules and policy, click HERE.
TOUR SCHEDULE
For the full tour schedule, click on either of the launch pages below.
(All stops expected to post by 11:00 AM EST)
Launch Page @JustReadTours
Launch Page @JustCommonly
July 9 (Monday)
Wishful Endings – Guest Post
Veronica’s ‘Views – Spotlight & Excerpt
July 10 (Tuesday)
The Power of Words – Review
For the Love of Christian Fiction – Spotlight & Excerpt
July 11 (Wednesday)
Edits and Reviews by Leslie – Author Interview
Sprinkles and Pink – Spotlight & Excerpt
July 12 (Thursday)
A Baker’s Perspective – Guest Post
The Caffeinated Bibliophile – Spotlight & Excerpt
July 13 (Friday)
The Christian Fiction Girl – Review
Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – Spotlight & Excerpt
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Thanks for entering me in your giveaway. If I win, the book will be going to the church library.
Janet E.
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Sounds like a wonderful book. Would love to win a copy. Thank you for sharing about it.
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Sounds like a very interesting book. I would love to win. Thank you for a chance to win!
This sounds like something I would really like to read! Would love to win a copy! Thanks for the opportunity!
Thank you for introducing me to a new to me author. This book definitely sounds like one I would very much enjoy reading. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I don’t necessarily judge a book by it’s cover but it is the first thing that pulls me toward it and I loved this one. So, thank you for giving me the chance to win a copy.
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Have been wanting to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
What a fascinating topic! I would love to win a copy of the book.
Really good excerpt!
If I don’t win this book, it will be on my TBR list!!
interesting. Love historical fiction.
This sounds like a great book, I like historical fiction.
YAY! I love historical fiction!
Sounds like a great read, Thanks for your generosity.
Love reading anything that’s about Orphans. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for this giveaway! I would love to win!
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity!
I have this book on my Amazon wish list. It looks like a great read!
Sounds like an interesting story!
Sounds lovely!
Such a beautiful cover and wonderful to see a new debut author of historical ficition.