Release Day–Hold Me Close
Today is release day for Hold Me Close, Revolutionary Faith Book One. This is a rerelease with a new cover and new edit. What a perfect time to introduce this series since we are facing the 250th anniversary of our independence as a country. Book Two, Surround Me,...
Merry Christmas and New Year’s gift ideas!
I have a few gift ideas for you. Bookish, of course. Christmas. New Year's. Birthday. Revolutionary Faith Series: Check out the links to Amazon here: https://margueritemartingray.com/books/ Hold Me Close--1772-73 Pre American Revolution, Charles Town, South Carolina....
Review and Giveaway Waiting on the Tides
About the Book Book: Waiting on the Tides Author: Tabitha Bouldin Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance Release date: November 29, 2022 People are more than the sum of their mistakes. After a life lived in her older brother’s shadow, Abby Solomon is ready to take on...
Merry Christmas in Devotionals
I started early this year with Christmas novels and novellas. They gave me an extra layer of Christmas cushion. Really, I find the carols, movies, novels, decorations, and festive goodies a joy for my heart and disposition. I find it easy to get wrapped up in the...
Multi-Author Christmas Giveaway
Merry Christmas Readers! This Christmas I wanted to do something spectacular to show you how much I appreciate all your love and support throughout the year, so I teamed up with Celebrate Lit to do a HUGE giveaway! Here is your chance to win over 50 books or a $500...
BookFest Award Winner–Labor of Love
I am so excited about the BookFest First Place Award for 2022 in Historical Christian Fiction. You deserve to read an award-winning novel for Christmas. https://www.amazon.com/Labor-Love-Gardens-Marguerite-Martin/dp/1951839501/ref Amid the beauty of the gardens at...
Advent and Anticipation
I grew up in church and home with the Advent calendar and activities. As an adult I love the season of anticipation of Christ’s birth. Of course, I know the whole story and celebrate Easter every day as I live my life with Him at the center. But there’s something...
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