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Murder-mystery and Gothic literature fans will love the newest addition to Dorothy Love’s lineup,  A Respectable Actress .  Accused of the shooting death of her leading man on the stage of Savannah’s Southern Palace theater, famed actress India Hartley is sequestered at Indigo Point, the St Simons Island home of her defense attorney Philip Sinclair. As Philip works to clear her name India discovers that he is hiding a startling secret of his own. One that may well hold the key to her freedom. {MORE ABOUT  A RESPECTABLE ACTRESS } (Thomas Nelson, October 2015) When India Hartley is accused of murder, she must uncover the deceptions of others to save herself. India Hartley, a famous and beautiful actress, is now alone after her father’s death and embarks upon a tour of theaters across the South. Her first stop is Savannah’s Southern Palace. On the eve of the second night’s performance, something goes horribly wrong. Her co-star, Arthur Sterling, is shot dead on...

Four best-selling novelists bring tales of  four Southern women who face near impossible choices on their journeys in life and in love during  the most turbulent decade of our nation’s history  in  Among the Fair Magnolias .  Don't miss this collection of stories from Tamera Alexander, Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love, and Elizabeth Musser. Join the authors in celebrating the release of Among the Fair Magnolias by entering to win their Southern Hearts Kindle Fire Giveaway and RSVPing to their  August 13th author chat party !   One grand prize winner will receive: A Kindle Fire HD 6 One copy of  Among the Fair Magnolias Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 8/13.  The winner will be announced at the  Among the Fair Magnolias  Facebook party . RSVP for a chance to connect with Tamera, Dorothy, Shelley, and Elizabeth, as well as for a chance to win some great...

An Interview with Dorothy Love, Author of Carolina Gold “Spiritual restoration often comes when we are able to move from desperation to delight, from fear to faith,” shares Dorothy Love. In Love’s newest release, Carolina Gold (Thomas Nelson/December 10, 2013/ISBN: 978-1-401687618/ $15.99) , the characters find themselves clinging to vanishing dreams. Readers learn with the characters the importance of letting go and finding joy in what has been provided for them — not what they long to happen. Inspired by the life of a 19th-century woman rice planter, Carolina Gold continues Love’s winning tradition of weaving together mystery, romance and rich historical detail, bringing to life the story of one young woman’s struggle to restore her ruined world. Q: The main character, Charlotte Fraser, is based on the true story of a 19th-century woman who was a rice farmer. How did you come across this piece of history, and what made you want to base a novel on it? While browsi...

Don't miss Dorothy Love 's latest historical novel,  Carolina Gold ! Fun news: The release of Carolina Gold coincides with Dorothy's birthday . Celebrate with her by entering the  Southern Essentials Giveaway and RSVPing to her Facebook party on January 14th!   Between January 3–14, visit Dorothy Love's Facebook Page to enter to win a new giveaway each day and be entered to win the $100 Visa Cash Card grand prize. Winners will be announced at the Facebook Author Chat party on January 14th! (Don't have a Facebook account? Enter here. ) RSVP today for Dorothy's  Carolina Gold  Author Chat Party on Facebook . During the party Dorothy will be hosting a book chat, testing your trivia skills, announcing the winner of the Southern Essentials Giveaway, and giving away books, gift certificates, and more. Oh, and she'll also be giving partygoers an exclusive look at her next book! So grab your copy of Carolina Gold  and help Dorothy celebrate her b...

The refining power of difficult circumstances In Carolina Gold , Love crafts a beautiful tale of hope and determination “ Spiritual restoration often comes when we are able to move from desperation to delight, from fear to faith,” shares Dorothy Love . In Love’s newest release, Carolina Gold (Thomas Nelson/December 10, 2013/ISBN: 978-1-401687618/ $15.99) , the characters find themselves clinging to vanishing dreams. Readers learn with the characters the importance of letting go and finding joy in what has been provided for them — not what they long to happen. Inspired by the life of a 19th-century woman rice planter, Carolina Gold continues Love’s winning tradition of weaving together mystery, romance and rich historical detail, bringing to life the story of one young woman’s struggle to restore her ruined world. Independent and strong-willed Charlotte Fraser returns to her late father’s rice plantation in hopes of bringing it back to its once-thriving state. Sh...

Dorothy Love is celebrating the new book in her Hickory Ridge Romance series, Every Perfect Gift with a "Home for the Holidays" 12 Days of Gifts contest. Celebrate the holidays with Dorothy Love and her protagonist, Sophie Caldwell, as they count down the days to Dorothy's author chat party with 12 Days of Gifts!  Dorothy will be giving away copies of Every Perfect Gift and other holiday essentials, as well as key items from the book that Sophie would have worn during or used to celebrate the holidays (a beautiful, red shawl, Victorian ornaments, stockings). It's all happening on Dorothy's Facebook page . She'll post a new giveaway each day. So bring on the Christmas cheer with Dorothy and the "Home for the Holidays" 12 Days of Gifts. Then join Dorothy on the evening of December 13 for her author chat party ! During the party, Dorothy will announce the 12 winners from the Home for the Holidays giveaway and host an author chat about Every P...