CAPTURE THE MAGIC: Time Hopping

The Roaring Twenties! What an intriguing era! Time hop at a huge discount and enjoy this fun read and tender romance from that bygone generation. 

Get AMELIA'S LEGACY!

It's the Roaring Twenties and anything goes! Orphaned and living with her grandmother since the age of six, Nancy Sanderson desires only her freedom from her strict grandmother, Amelia Woods Sanderson, who divides her time between Nancy and a successful career.

Her grandmother’s plans include a wealthy, smart, and well-connected young lawyer named Robert Emerson, who bores Nancy. Instead, Nancy seeks the company of the wild-hearted Nate Conners. When her rebellion turns deadly and her dalliance with Nate leaves her in trouble, Nancy turns to Robert, who promises to protect her. But Robert has underestimated Nate’s thirst for revenge. 

As hidden truths become known, can Nancy find the strength to forgive herself and gain true and lasting freedom?

Here's what readers are saying about AMELIA'S LEGACY.

"I absolutely love this story about Nancy and Robert. I was hooked from the start and couldn't put it down. The characters are well-developed and realistic. I loved them but hated the antagonist. Lots of suspense with unexpected twists and turns kept me glued all the way to the surprise ending. Lovely romantic plot.Get the tissues ready!"

"Betty Owen's roarin' twenties setting spiked my interest, and her smooth-paced writing kept it above the norm."

"I would recommend this book to young adults and as well as adults who enjoy a clean inspirational, historical romance. This is much more than a girl-meets-boy story. It is a story of family love, faith, and forgiveness with an ample dose of suspense mixed in."

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Capture the Magic: The Romance of Being There by Betty Thomason Owens

Betty's book, Amelia's Legacy, inspires her post today. And Amelia's Legacy just happens to be one of the books that we'll be deeply discounting next week. Stay tuned for that, but in the meantime, leave a comment here with your email address to enter for a chance to win today's copy of THE HEART SEEKER SERIES!

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Being there.

Sometimes that’s the most romantic thing. In my book, Amelia’s Legacy, the hero has a way of showing up at just the right time. Even when Nancy thinks she doesn’t need him, he’s there. Nancy learns to appreciate that, even comes to depend upon it.

In a marriage, “being there” can be a very romantic thing. Being there in the moment, whether facing each other over a family dinner, or standing side-by-side on a pier gazing at a beautiful sunset. By the way—no phones allowed, no television in the background—only the two of you. Remember those days?

I recently spent a week in the hospital with my husband as he recovered from a near-death illness. The experience drove home the importance of being there. Holding his hand, helping him eat and drink, sometimes just letting him see my face, so he’d know I was there.

For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health—present. And I knew through every excruciating moment, if the tables had been turned, he’d have been there for me.

Isn’t it romantic? Very. Better than a couple dozen red roses. Even better than a pound of my favorite chocolate-covered caramels.

Robert Emerson was there for Nancy in Amelia’s Legacy. He stayed, even when he thought she didn’t want or need him. He stayed, because he loved her. Being there seals your love, binds your relationship, kindles the flame, and keeps the fire burning.

“It burns like blazing fire,
    like a mighty flame.
Many waters cannot quench love;
    rivers cannot sweep it away.” Song of Songs 8:7, NIV

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When has being there been all that you needed from your loved one. Or maybe you were the one who

blessed with being present. If you choose, share your experience in the comments.

Our Capture the Magic continues on February 14-21 with a book on sale every day. One book per day will be discounted 60% or more. Look HERE on our website, for more information and a schedule for the when the books will be on sale.

Come back tomorrow to see our winner listed and enter again by leaving another comment! Super-simple!

And learn more about Betty, her Legacy series and her Kinsman Redeemer series, at her author page on the Write Integrity website.

New Release: Carlotta's Legacy by Betty Thomason Owens

We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest novel, Carlotta's Legacy by Betty Thomason Owens.

Her life is in a downhill plunge. Will marrying an Italian count bring Rebecca the love she’s dreamed of?

Rebecca Lewis is a reluctant bride-to-be. Marrying Riccardo Alverá, a young Italian count, may seem like a dream come true—an instant answer to her family’s dire straits. But it also means she must leave American soil, possibly forever.

Riccardo is relentless in his pursuit of Rebecca. After her father’s death, she and her mother set sail for Italy. Though Rebecca is still plagued by doubt, Riccardo’s warmth and humor soon melt the icy frost encasing her heart. But as Rebecca settles into his Italian villa, her questions and fears return.

His mother, Carlotta Alverá, is dedicated to strict Roman Catholic beliefs. Will she ever accept Rebecca, who has no real faith? After Rebecca’s mother decides to pursue life on her own terms, peace comes to the villa. But not for long.

Trouble finds Rebecca, even in the tranquil heart of Italy. As political unrest shakes the core of Italian society, a dark shadow falls over Riccardo’s beautiful estate. In her deepest despair, Rebecca confronts her past, finds forgiveness, and finally … the love and acceptance she’s always longed for.

Carlotta's Legacy is Book Two in the Legacy Series.

Available in paperback, Kindle edition coming soon.

About the Author:

Betty Thomason Owens writes romantic comedy, historical fiction, and fantasy-adventure. She has contributed hundreds of articles and interviews to various blogs around the Internet and is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), where she leads a critique group. She’s a mentor, assisting other writers, and a co-founder of a blog dedicated to inspiring writers and serves on the board of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference.

Her writing credits include Annabelle’s Ruth, Book 1, Kinsman Redeemer Series (2015), a 20’s era romance, Amelia's Legacy, Book 1, Legacy Series (2014), both through Write Integrity Press. Carlotta’s Legacy, Book 2 of the Legacy Series. She writes contemporary stories as a co-author of A Dozen Apologies and its sequels, The Love Boat Bachelor and Unlikely Merger, (2015). She has two fantasy-adventure novels, The Lady of the Haven and A Gathering of Eagles, in a second edition published by Sign of the Whale Books^TM, an imprint of Olivia Kimbrell Press^TM.

Amazon Author Page

http://bettythomasonowens.com

https://twitter.com/batowens

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https://writingpromptsthoughtsideas.wordpress.com

Amelia's Legacy
Available in paperback and on Kindle

If I Could Take Three People on Summer Vacation

Unlikely Merger is now available and it's on sale for 99 cents!

We recently provided a writing prompt to our authors: If you could take three people on summer vacation, you'd take [who] and [why]. We told them they could take real or fictional people, from the past, present, or future.

Today, Betty Thomason Owens gives us her response.

If I Could Take Three People on Summer Vacation

by Betty Thomason Owens

If I could take three people on summer vacation, I’d take …

If I could take three people on a summer vacation, I'd take my husband, my mom, and Dad to Seattle and surrounds. I'd want my best friend and husband of forty years with me, because it just wouldn't be fun without him and he loves the area. My mother grew up in Seattle and Dad always regretted never taking her to visit. We wouldn't fly, because Mom has difficulty with the altitude thing, so we'd rent a luxurious RV and make it a fun road trip. This is fantasy, right? So I can afford a luxurious RV and an extended vacation.

Upon arrival in Seattle, we'd visit all the places my mother remembers from her childhood. We'd sip coffee at Tully's downtown and stroll over to Pike's Place Market. We'd sit on the wharf and have a bowl of fresh clam chowder.

Afterward, we'd visit her cousins who live in a beautiful log cabin near Edgewood. The views of Rainier are amazing in that area. We'd visit Rainier National Park then stop at the fruit stands and eat fresh cherries--because of course it would be cherry season.

A ferry would then transport us to the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound. We'd visit Friday Harbor and Orcas Island, do some whale watching, and climb Mt. Constitution.

After we'd seen everything Mom wanted to see, we'd head back to Kentucky, where she now lives alone, in a one-bedroom apartment. Dad's been gone for eight years. But it sure would be nice to visit with him and make an old dream come true for the both of them.

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Betty Thomason Owens writes romantic comedy, historical fiction, and fantasy-adventure. She has contributed hundreds of articles and interviews to various blogs around the Internet and is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), where she leads a critique group. She’s also a mentor, assisting other writers. She is a co-founder of a blog dedicated to inspiring writers, and a contributing editor for the online magazine, Imaginate.

Her 20’s era romance, Amelia's Legacy, Book One in the Legacy Series, released October, 2014 (Write Integrity Press). She also writes contemporary stories as a co-author of A Dozen Apologies and its sequels, The Love Boat Bachelor and Unlikely Merger. She has two fantasy-adventure novels, The Lady of the Haven and A Gathering of Eagles, in a second edition published by Sign of the Whale Books^TM, an imprint of Olivia Kimbrell Press^TM.

Write Integrity released her latest book last month: Annabelle's Ruth is a 1950’s historical novel inspired by the Book of Ruth, Book One of the Kinsman Redeemer Series.

You can connect with Betty on her personal webpage, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and at Writing Prompts & Thoughts & Ideas…Oh My!

Available on Kindle and in paperback at Amazon
and most booksellers by request.

 

 

Available on Kindle and in paperback at Amazon
and most booksellers by request.

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