Audra Jennings

An interview with Colleen Coble, Author of Mermaid Moon Shame can cause people to make drastic, sometimes  life-altering decisions. When they experience the consequences of failure, whether at their own hands or at the hands of others, their instinct can be to retreat to avoid experiencing hurt again. That knee-jerk reaction can strain relationships and lead to isolation. This is one of the themes a ward-winning author Colleen Coble chose to examine in the second book in her Sunset Cove series, Mermaid Moon (Thomas Nelson/January 12, 2016/ISBN: 978-1401690281/$15.99) . Q: Mermaid Moon is the second book in the Sunset Cove series. How is the series tied together? Is there a specific theme that runs throughout? I wanted these books to examine the various ways we all come to family. Some are born into the family, some are adopted, and some create their own family with friends. Claire’s story ( The Inn at Ocean’s Edge ) is continued as a subplot through the story as w...

To move forward past a life of shame and confusion, Mallory Davis must go back to Mermaid Point to find out who murdered her father in Colleen Coble's new book, Mermaid Moon .  As answers begin to fall into place, Mallory realizes her search is about more than finding her father’s killer—it is also about finding herself again . . . and possibly about healing what was broken so long ago with Kevin. She just has to stay alive long enough to put all the pieces together. Celebrate the release of  Mermaid Moon with Colleen and a mystery e-reader prize pack giveaway!   One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  Mermaid Moon A Kindle Fire A mermaid necklace A pair of mermaid earrings Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry! The giveaway ends on February 1st.  The winner will be announced February 2nd on  the Litfuse blog . {MORE ABOUT  MERMAID MOON } (Thomas Nelson, January 2016) Mallo...

Running from your past can be dangerous Colleen Coble writes mystery with themes of returning home, forgiving and healing broken relationships Shame can cause people to make drastic, sometimes life-altering decisions. When they experience the consequences of failure, whether at their own hands or at the hands of others, their instinct can be to retreat to avoid experiencing hurt again. That knee-jerk reaction can strain relationships and lead to isolation. This is one of the themes award-winning author Colleen Coble chose to examine in the second book in her Sunset Cove series, Mermaid Moon (Thomas Nelson/January 12, 2016/ISBN: 978-1401690281/$15.99). Remorse and confusion has kept single mom Mallory Davis from her hometown of sleepy Down East, Maine, for the last 15 years. When her father mysteriously dies, though, she’s forced to return. Her relationship with her father had been tense since she left, but she was the one he called in his final moments.  His last w...

A hidden pregnancy, a promise sure to break hearts, and a tragic loss at  Fort Phil Kearny:  Don't miss the gripping conclusion in book six, A Heart's Home , of Colleen Coble's A Journey of the Heart series.  With the Sioux Wars threatening outside the fort, Emmie’s solemn vow threatens her happiness from within. Will she honor a promise sure to break her heart—and Isaac’s? Or is there another way to find a home for her heart? Colleen is celebrating the final book release of her A Journey of the Heart series by giving away the entire series and the chance to host Colleen virtually at your book club, local library, or women's group to talk about the series.   One grand prize winner will receive: Books 1–6 of A Journey of the Heart series A chat with Colleen via Skype or Google Hangout A custom book-club kit PDF, featuring Colleen's favorite recipes and group discussion questions Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway e...

Will the promise Emmie makes to her friend mean the end to her dreams of a future with Isaac? Find out in book five, A Heart's Promise , of Colleen Coble's A Journey of the Heart series. Emmie Croftner let Isaac Liddle go to avoid telling him about her past. But Isaac remains determined to win Emmie’s heart and hand. Can she live happily without Isaac? Take a day off and head to the beach with a new giveaway from Colleen: five books (books one–five in Colleen's A Journey of the Heart series) and a beach bag to tote your new books in!   One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  A Heart's Promise A Lands' End beach tote A copy of  A Heart's Betrayal A copy of  A Heart's Disguise A copy of  A Heart's Obsession A copy of  A Heart's Danger Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on July 31st.  Winner will be announced August 3rd on  Colleen's website . ...

Emmie finds shelter in the arms of a soldier in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, but will her big secret drive them apart? Find out in book four, A Heart's Betrayal , of Colleen Coble's A Journey of the Heart series. Suddenly displaced, powerless, and ashamed, Emmie can’t stay in Wabash, Indiana. She makes a hopeful start for Fort Laramie to find her friend Sarah Montgomery and a new beginning. But when she arrives, she discovers she’s pregnant—and without a husband. The new start she’d hoped for slips from her fingers. Melt into summer with a new giveaway from Colleen: four books (books one–four in Colleen's A Journey of the Heart series) and a box of chocolates to pair with your new books!   One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  A Heart's Betrayal A box of Colleen's favorite chocolate truffles from DeBrand Fine Chocolates A copy of  A Heart's Disguise A copy of  A Heart's Obsession A copy of  A Heart's Danger ...

  An interview with Colleen Coble, Author of The Inn at Ocean ’ s Edge God promises in Psalm 68:6 He will place the lonely in families, and in The Inn at Ocean ’ s Edge (Thomas Nelson/April 14, 2015/ISBN: 978-1401690267/$15.99) , author Colleen Coble paints a picture for rea ders of how comfort, acceptance and love can come from the most surprising sources and in the most dire of circumstances. In the first installment in the new Sunset Cove series, Coble introduces us to Claire Dellamore, who — at first glance — seems to have lived an idyllic life. Even to Claire, her childhood seemed like a fairytale, and a vacation to Sunset Cove is her way of thanking her parents.  The minute she steps inside the grand Inn at Ocean ’ s Edge, Claire Dellamare knows something terrible happened there. Q: Did any significant event provide inspiration for The Inn at Ocean ’ s Edge ? I have three brothers, and while I dearly love them, I’d always wanted a sister. When I m...

Sarah risks everything to expose the betrayal threatening the man she loves—but will the risk be worth it? Find out in book three, A Heart's Danger , of Colleen Coble's A Journey of the Heart series.  Rand’s new fiancée wants to keep him from returning to Sarah Montgomery . . . for whom his heart clearly still yearns. Sarah just wants to move on with her life at Fort Laramie, but doing so under the watchful eyes of both Campbell—the man whose love she craves—and Croftner—the man whose lies have cost her everything. Enter to win the perfect pairing giveaway: a book (book three in Colleen's A Journey of the Heart series) and coffee to pair with your new book! One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  A Heart's Danger A pound of Colleen's favorite coffee, Captain Davy's Coffee Roaster Costa Rican Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 31st.  Winner will be announced June 1st...