Welcome to the Blog Blitz & Giveaway for The Secret of Willow Inn by Pat Nichols, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: The Secret of Willow Inn
(Willow Falls #1)
Author: Pat Nichols
Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
Release Date: January 10, 2019
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Fiction
Two women fighting for their dreams, one who’s long lost hers, are united by tragedy and a long-held secret.
Pregnant with her first child, Emily Hayes is eager to help her mother finish transforming an estate into the Willow Inn and write a novel about Willow Falls’ colorful history. A tragic event threatens her parents’ plans to refurbish an abandoned hotel and transform the obscure Georgia setting into a tourist destination.
Sadie Lyles left Willow Falls a murderer who’d killed the town hero. She returns as a despised felon and seeks solace in the town’s café. Emily struggles to unite the close-knit community and becomes Sadie’s biggest advocate. She strives to uncover the truth about the crime and save her town from dying.
To appease her father, Rachel, a VP in his Atlanta real-estate-development firm, relegates her acting dream to secret performances for imaginary audiences. After meeting charming, flirtatious Charlie Bricker, manager for Willow Falls’ future vineyard, she vows to break free from her father’s control.
The tragedy and Willow Inn’s secret past launch Emily and Rachel on a collision course with destiny and truth.
PREORDER LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pat Nichols is proving it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
During the spring, summer, and early autumn of her life this side of heaven, she and her high-school-sweetheart husband struggled and triumphed through life’s peaks and valleys. They raised two children, welcomed four grandchildren—one is with the angels—bought a Corvette, and ticked off every item on their travel bucket list. Now approaching her winter years, she ignores the minor aches that come with age and is grateful she can still paint her own toenails and dance with her hubby.
Following twenty-five years in six different management positions with an international beauty company, Pat launched career number two as a novelist and freelance editor. She chose women’s fiction to honor her daughter’s strength in the face of significant health issues and the loss of a child. Her corporate experience, working with hundreds of amazing women from all walks of life, inspires her to create stories about women who confront challenges in the pursuit of their dreams.
Although she writes five days a week, she and Tim—her best friend and number one fan—continue to celebrate their fifty-plus-year marriage. They lead a small group, volunteer for church guest services, participate in two social organizations, and spend time with family and friends. She thanks God for the blessings that brought her joy and the challenges that continue to strengthen her faith, skills, and resolve.
Pat was born in Illinois, grew up in Orlando, and has called Georgia home since the eighties. She lives in an Atlanta suburb, is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Word Weavers, Christian Pen, and Gwinnett Church (a campus of Northpoint Ministries).
CONNECT WITH PAT NICHOLS: website | Facebook | Twitter
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card from the author.
Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight October 27, 2018 and lasts through 11:59pm November 3, 2018. Open Internationally. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within a week of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
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Book looks really good. Thanks for the review and the chance at the giveaway.
Thank you for participating, Faith. I hope you have a chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn. Blessings, Pat
Looks like a great read Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
You’re welcome. Thank you for participating. I hope you have a chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn.
Blessings,
Pat
The book looks like a great read!Thanks for the chanc e to win!💝💞
Your’re welcome. Thank you for participating. I hope you have a chance to read about Emily and Rachel.
Blessings,
Pat
This book sounds like a fantastic read.
Thank you, Debbie. I hope you have a chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn.
Blessings,
Pat
Another new-to-me author. Book looks like a keeper. I’m pleased to be able to follow along on this tour.
Thank you, Karen for participating. I hope you have a chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn.
Blessings,
Pat
Sounds so good! 🙂
Thank you. I’m currently working on the third book in the series.
Blessings,
Pat
Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I enjoy these tours and finding out about many terrific books.
Looks like a great read! Thanks for sharing x
Thank you, Ellen for participating. I hope you have the chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn.
Blessings,
Pat
Sounds like a good story, am putting it on my TBR list. Thank you.
I’m honored you put The Secret of Willow Inn on you TBR list.
Blessings,
Pat
Having previously lived in Atlanta and having a sister who lives in Gainesville, I like the setting of this book. Also, the description of the plot of The Secret of Willow Inn intrigues me. I’d love to read this book.
It was fun writing about real places in downtown Atlanta. I’m speaking to the Gainesville Newcomers early next year. If your sister is a member, I’d love to meet her.
Blessings,
Pat
Thank you.
Sounds like a good read.
Thank you.
Thank you for the blog blitz & giveaway for “The Secret of Willow Inn” by Pat Nichols.
This is a new to me author, but one I’d love to explore further. Love the cover of this book. It reminds me of hometown USA. The excerpt had me placing this book on my TBR.
I am happy to see a book about second chances
Second chances are so important. Thank you for participating.
Blessings,
Pat
What an interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and good luck everyone.
Thank you, Debbie. I hope you have the chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn.
Blessings,
Pat
This book sounds like one I would enjoy reading.
Thank you, I’m glad.
Blessings,
Pat
Sounds like a good book.
Sounds good
Thank you.
I’ve never read any books by this author that I can recall. This book looks like it would make a very interesting read. I love the colorful front cover.
This is my first published book, I’m delighted you love the cover. I hope you enjoy the read.
Blessings,
Pat
Thank You for the giveaway.
Marion
You are welcome.
I love the cover, it’s so inviting.
Thank you, Julie.
“The Secret of Willow Inn” sounds my kind of read. Looking forward to reading the book.
I’m delighted you want to read book one in the Willow Falls series. Thank you for participating.
Yet another lovely book to read
Thank you.
The town on the cover of the book reminds me of where I live. Very similar
Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing.
You’re welcome. I’m delighted the cover connects with you.
Blessings,
Pat
I love the cover art!
Thank you.
SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT READ
Thank you, Sarah.
Sounds like an interesting story.
Thank you, Cynthia.
This does sound so good, and very relatable, transforming an estate into the Willow Inn and write a novel!
I’m delighted you find The Secret of Willow Inn intriguing. It was fun writing it.
Blessings,
Pat
This is a new author for me. Love the small-town scene on the cover.
This is my first published novel. I’m delighted you love the cover.
Blessings,
Pat
sounds like an interesting plot that could take several different directions! 🙂
Which direction does it take??? I’m glad it sound interesting.
Would like to see if the ever get the inn set up and what happens when the so called convicted felon returns.
I hope you have a chance to read the book and find out what happens.
Fun cover!
Thank you, glad you like it.
what a great spot for us readers,all kinds of info
Indeed.
This sounds like a great book.
Thank you.
I love that you are pursuing your dreams. You give me hope
Thank you for your comment. It’s important to never give up on your dreams.
This book sounds like one I would really enjoy.
Thank you, I’m delighted.
Great looking book..
Thank you, Tina
Looks like it will be a good book. Thanks for hosting tour.
Thank you.
I am not familiar with Pat’s writing, but the story of these two ladies sounds interesting!
This is my debut novel and the first in the Willow Falls series. I hope you have a chance to read The Secret of Willow Inn and learn more about Emily and Rachel.
I think the cover is pretty and the storyline interesting. Good luck with the book.
Thank you, Debra.
I would love to read this book it sounds great!
Thank you.
Looks like a great read
Thank you, I hope you have the chance to read it.
Yay!!! I would love to read this one!
Awesome, and thank you.
Book looks great!
Thank you.
Love the cover and the book sounds great!
Thank you, Connie.
I love small town books and this cover!
Small town meets big city. I’m glad you like the cover.