Mocha with Linda: The Brickmaker's Bride

Monday, October 27, 2014

The Brickmaker's Bride

The Brickmaker's Bride
Refined by Love #1
Judith Miller
(Bethany House)
ISBN: 978-0764212550
October 2014/352 pages/$14.99
Bestselling Author Judith Miller Debuts Historical Series Set in West Virginia

Yearning for a fresh start, Ewan McKay travels with his aunt and uncle from northern Scotland to West Virginia, promising to trade his skills in the clay business for financial assistance from his uncle Hugh. Hugh purchases a brickmaking operation from a Civil War widow and her daughter, but it’s Ewan who gets the business up and running again. Ewan seeks help from Laura, the former owner’s daughter, and he feels a connection with her, but she’s being courted by another man–a lawyer with far more social clout and money than Ewan. Besides, Ewan has resolved he’ll focus on making the brickmaking operation enough of a success that he can become a partner in the business and be able to afford to bring his sisters over from Scotland.

But when Hugh signs a bad business deal, all Ewan’s hard work may come to naught. As his plans begin to crumble, Laura reveals something surprising. She and her mother may have a way to save the brickworks, and in turn Ewan may have another shot at winning Laura’s heart.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Judith Miller is an award-winning author whose avid research and love for history are reflected in her bestselling novels. When time permits, Judy enjoys traveling, visiting historical settings, and scrapbooking the photographs from her travel expeditions. She makes her home in Topeka, Kansas.

Find out more about Judith at http://judithmccoymiller.com and connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.

MY THOUGHTS

Judith Miller writes wonderful historical romances, and I'm thrilled to see her begin a new series! The Brickmaker's Bride contains all the elements of a wonderful story: a charming setting, endearing characters, and a heartwarming romance, with faith seamlessly woven throughout. I adored Laura as well as her mother, whose shrewd wisdom made me cheer more than once! Ewan also immediately earned--and kept!--my admiration and respect. This promises to be a great series and I'm already looking forward to the next release.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Bethany House Publishing and Litfuse Publicity. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Don't miss Judith Miller's latest novel, The Brickmaker's Bride. CBA Retailers + Resources raves, ". . . a wonderful story about faith and love throughout life’s trials."

Judith is celebrating with a Kindle HDX giveaway and a "Refined by Love" Facebook author event on November 4th.

One winner will receive:

A Kindle HDX
The Brickmaker's Bride by Judith Miller

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 4th. Winner will be announced at the Refined by Love Facebook Author Event. Connect with Judith for a fascinating evening centered around her new Civil War-era series. She'll be hosting a book club discussion, giving away prizes, answering your questions, offering an exclusive peek at the next book in the Refined by Love series, and much more!

So grab your copy of The Brickmaker's Bride and join Judith and friends on the evening of November 4th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)