Welcome to the Blog Tour for the Desert Manna series by Karen Baney, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Books
Title: Beauty for Ashes
Series: Desert Manna #1
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: March 7,2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Uplifting Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1871.
As a widow who lost her husband in Shermanās fiery march to the sea, Rebecca Elliot struggled to provide for her son. When she hears from her brother in Prescott, Arizona, she makes the journey west to start over. An unexpected tragedy on the last leg of her travels changes the trajectory of her heart and life as she never could have imagined.
Perry Quinn finally said goodbye to his late wife when his life is turned upside down. When he loses everything that he worked hard to accomplish, he must humble himself and start over while trying to find the answers to why he lost everything. Along the way, a kind woman steals his heart and reminds him that there is beauty in the middle of the ashes of his life.
Will he let go of his grief to find true love?
If you like these authors, you’ll enjoy this book too: Tracie Peterson, Tamera Alexander, Karen Witemeyer, Lacy Williams, Jodi Hedlund, Misty M. Beller
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Title: Joy for Mourning
Series: Desert Manna Series #2
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: April 25, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1872.
Grace Talbert spurns every suitor her father finds. She longs for the spark of romance and is unwilling to settle for something less. Her passion is running the Womenās Aid Society, which organizes many charitable events to help the poor and the Indians. When a trip to deliver goods to the reservation leaves her stranded with a handsome stranger, she discovers the love she longed for.
After many years of wandering and building up his freight business, Joshua Harrison decides to return to Prescott. As bachelor, he is ill-equipped to raise the orphaned daughter of a friend. He hopes the stable life of a small town will bring what he needs to become a good father. Having failed at love twice, he is afraid to try again, until he is stranded with the unconventional and beautiful Grace Talbert.
Can he move past his heartache to open himself to love again?
If you like these authors, you’ll enjoy this book too: Tracie Peterson, Tamera Alexander, Karen Witemeyer, Lacy Williams, Jodi Hedlund, Misty M. Beller
PURCHASE LINKS*:Ā Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub
Title: Oaks of Justice
Series: Desert Manna Series #3
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Gripping Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1873.
Mel Larson is used to being underestimated as a female attorney. When her life is threatened, her mentor takes her home to Prescott. As the defense attorney for her innocent client who is on trial for murder, she goes head-to-head with the new District Attorney. When she apologizes to him for using some unconventional tactics, sparks fly, and she finds a love she had not been looking for.
Alex Glassman was ready to settle down but after a failed courtship, he doubted if he would ever find the right match. When a major court case falls into his lap, he is unprepared to argue the case against a fiery red headed woman. When the case is over and he humbles himself to admit his mistakes, his heart is captured, and he dares to hope that she could be the one.
When Mel’s life is threatened, can Alex save her in time?
If you like these authors, you’ll enjoy this book too: Tracie Peterson, Tamera Alexander, Karen Witemeyer, Lacy Williams, Jodi Hedlund, Misty M. Beller
PURCHASE LINKS*:Ā Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub
Buy the Complete Series in One Volume
About the Author
Karen Baney is passionate about writing stories full of flawed characters. She enjoys weaving together stories of second chances, redemption, and overcoming personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona, she loves researching the stateās history and finding ways to seamlessly incorporate real history and real settings into her novels. In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry.
Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. Both Jim and Karen are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Connect with Karen by visiting karenbaney.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each win signed copies of all 3 books in the Desert Manna series plus a $25 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 6, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 13, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
Tour Schedule
May 6
Batya’s Bits
By The Book
For Him and My Family
Reading Is My SuperPower
May 7
Only By Grace Reviews
FINCHNWREN
Hallie Reads
May 8
Cover Lover Book Review
Library Lady’s Kid Lit
Happily Managing a Household of Boys
May 9
lakesidelivingsite
Blooming with Books
Remembrancy
May 10
Bizwings Book Blog
Heidi Reads…
A Modern Day Fairy Tale
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They sound like really interesting books. Thank you for sharing.
This set sounds amazing.
This is a new author to me. Sounds good.
interesting
Sounds like a good series.
I’m looking forward to checking this book out. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Very pretty covers.
I am such a big fan of Karen Baney! I love reading her books.
You just made my day. Thank you!
Thanks for the chance to win!
All three books will be wonderful to read.
Captivating, fascinating and beautiful story. Love the era and the setting. A real treasure to enjoy.
Sounds like a good series.
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Great covers
you are a new author for me-after reading the book excerpt – I woulslilke to read these books
Sounds like a good series. Thanks for sharing.
Life sure wasn’t easy in those days, but being a woman made it even tougher, very few options available.
Sounds like a great series. Thank you so much! š
Fantastic covers
Thanks so much for a chance at this great giveaway!
Looks like a good series.
Marion
Sounds really wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing the Desert Manna Series and for a great book tour. š
love the cover
This sounds like something Iād love to read!
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