Author: Lori Benton
Publisher: Waterbrook Multnomah
Frontier dangers cannot hold a candle to the risks one woman takes by falling in love
In an act of brave defiance, Tamsen Littlejohn escapes the life her harsh stepfather has forced upon her. Forsaking security and an arranged marriage, she enlists frontiersman Jesse Bird to guide her to the Watauga settlement in western North Carolina. But shedding her old life doesn’t come without cost. As the two cross a vast mountain wilderness, Tamsen faces hardships that test the limits of her faith and endurance.
Convinced that Tamsen has been kidnapped, wealthy suitor Ambrose Kincaid follows after her, in company with her equally determined stepfather. With trouble in pursuit, Tamsen and Jesse find themselves thrust into the conflict of a divided community of Overmountain settlers. The State of Franklin has been declared, but many remain loyal to North Carolina. With one life left behind and chaos on the horizon, Tamsen struggles to adapt to a life for which she was never prepared. But could this challenging frontier life be what her soul has longed for, what God has been leading her toward? As pursuit draws ever nearer, will her faith see her through the greatest danger of all—loving a man who has risked everything for her?
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| Lori Benton ~ Author |
Welcome today, Lori! Readers will be eager to read The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn considering the success of your first book Burning Sky. Can you tell us about the awards its received?
~ "Thanks for having me on your blog today, Pat! My sophomore novel, The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn landed on store shelves last month. On the day that book released I received news that my debut novel, Burning Sky, was a double finalist in the 2014 Christy Awards (Historical and First Novel categories). Burning Sky has also made the shortlist in the Debut Fiction category for the 2014 Inspy Award, the Blogger’s Award for Excellence in Faith-Driven Literature. And Burning Sky received a Grace Award, a reader driven award in faith-based literature."
Congratulations Lori, and thank you for being with us today. Blessings and much success on your writing as we look forward to you next novel!
Other sites you can read about and discuss Lori's books...
Lori's Website link: http://loribenton.blogspot.com/
A link to the first two chapters of The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn:
http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SneakPeekPursuitofTamsenLittlejohn2.pdf
A link to Lori's Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLoriBenton#
Included with a copy of Lori's "The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn" .... A gift giveaway of a hand-crafted necklace from Misty Isles Design (that's me!) of iridescent blue and ceramic beads, with a ceramic floral pendent. At 28" long (opera length) it can be slipped easily over the head without struggling to close a clasp.
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Hello, Pat :) I'm so glad I came to read about Lori's new book. That necklace you ?made? is gorgeous, just beautiful! Lori, congratulations on your great launch and award nominations for BURNING SKY. Guess I'll just have to get both books on my TBR list :) Blessings to you both from Texas!
ReplyDeleteThank you Caryl! Hope you get a chance to read my books. :)
DeleteI love the cover of Lori's book...and that necklace is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it though? Pat has done some lovely work. And as for that cover... I have been blessed with a very talented designer. And hopefully I'll have some behind the scenes glimpses to share about that cover soon, on my blog.
DeleteWhat a fun giveaway! I can't wait to read this one, so thank you for the opportunity! My email is booksandbeverages at gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and a chance to win this wonderful book that I sooooo want to read! The necklace is absolutely gorgeous! ~ Blessings to you ~ lisastifler@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I loved Burning Sky and look forward to reading Tamsen Littlejohn. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful necklace and book. God Bless ~ Kerry
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Burning Sky was absolutely amazing and her second novel was great as well. What a terrific new author! I live the subject matter and Lori comes up with some great plot lines. Love your necklace!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about Lori's great success with her novels. What a blessing, and she really deserves it. Lori has worked hard and through much adversity. Her writing is exquisite and the accolades and honors are such a wonderful gift for this gifted author!!! Love ya, Lori and thanks Pat for bringing such great authors to your blog. You are a gem!
ReplyDeleteCarla, you are a sweet blessing. Thank you. And I'm just as thrilled by your success. It's great to see writing friends who have worked long and hard connecting with readers. Exciting!
DeleteIt sure is!! <3
DeleteHello Pat. Thanks for inviting Lori here. She is a great teller. I would love to win this book. I love the cover so much. Please count me in to try to win it. And, The necklace is beautiful. Maxie < mac262(at)me(dot)com >
ReplyDeleteGreat review about a great book. Thank you !
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