07.13.09

Read For Free – Winter of the Heart

Posted in New Novels, Promotion, writing tagged , , , at 7:06 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

winter3paperbackthumb2For a short period of time, I’m offering free PDF’s of my newest historical romantic suspense novel, Winter of the Heart. All you have to do is send me an email and ask for it. :) Send your email HERE

 

Elizabeth

12.08.08

Review for Winter of the Heart by E. G. Parsons

Posted in New Novels, book reviews, books, writing tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , at 12:17 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

ft-cover-woth-3-for-webRecommended Read from AllBooks Review:

Pre-Pub Reviews

Genre: Historical Fiction

Title:  Winter of the Heart – ISBN: 1440491682 or EAN13: 9781440491689

Author: E. G. Parsons

It is 1876. Megan Connors, alias Maggie Bertram is married to a horrible, abusive man. She manages to escape and acquires employment as a school teacher on a ranch, owned by Charles Donovan, in South Carolina. The instant chemistry between Megan and her new employer is obvious to everyone. Life seems to be improving by the day. A rather strange encounter with the ghost of Charles first wife, Rachel is rather unsettling. It seems that Rachel wants Megan to help Charles find love. Charles is still haunted by a letter that Rachel left just before her death.

Megan loves her job and now has a new friend, Alicia Jordan. One day Megan’s world is shattered when William O’Brian, her husband, finds her and insists on taking her with him. In spite of his feelings for her, Charles Donovan does nothing to stand in William’s way and Megan leaves.

When Charles realizes that the man is a beast and Megan might be in danger; he hires a private investigator to find her. He cannot deny his love for her. Megan, abused and locked in her room struggles to be free. One night she can no longer tolerate the abuse and she again escapes. Will Charles find her? Will she survive the mountain winter on her own? Will William reappear and recapture her?  All of these questions will be answered in Winter of the Heart.

The characters are realistic and colorful, the plot is suspenseful and the entire story is overflowing with heartfelt emotion. Romance fans will love this book. A book that readers will have trouble putting down until the final conclusion. Well written, well researched and a very entertaining read.

 Highly recommended by Shirley Roe, Allbooks Review. www.allbookreviews.com 

 Review From RWU:

Desperate to escape her abusive home life, Megan Connors flees to rural South Carolina, where she accepts a position as a schoolteacher on a prosperous but secluded ranch. Wealthy ranch owner Charles Donovan, a man haunted by the ghosts of his past, is immediately attracted to the beautiful, headstrong Megan. Though Megan shares the attraction, she resists her feelings for Charles, afraid of the terrible secret that casts a dark shadow across her newfound happiness.  Together, these star-crossed lovers must reconcile both past and present dangers if they are to lay their ghosts to rest and find a future together.

I opened the cover of Winter of the Heart expecting a romance that would sweep me off my feet. As always, E. G. Parsons delivered. The imagery in this novel is exquisite, allowing the reader to envision life in 1800’s as clearly as if she were staring into a beautiful and lifelike painting. Charles and Megan are likeable, believable characters that you can’t help caring about and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them. The plot has something for everyone; history, romance, a hottie hero and it even contains a shivery ghost story for lovers of paranormal romance. All these factors combine to make Winter of the Heart E. G. Parsons’ most beautiful love story yet. 

 Review from RWU (Romance Writers United) http://rwunited.freehostia.com/woth.htm  

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12.01.08

Review: In The Shadow Of The Dragonfly

Posted in New Novels, book reviews, books, general fiction tagged , , , , , , , , at 1:23 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

dragonflycover_smallFrom above the shadows … light

 

Orphaned and impoverished, Gray Baldwin is a lost soul in search of a home, a life, and most of all — love. Kicked from foster home to foster home, at last a restored motorcycle and the onset of adulthood give him the means to leave behind all the ols threats, struggles and losses that haunt him. When he accepts a job at Hanwell Construction, life’s promising new start is both his hope and his torment. The spoiled daughter of a well-to-do business owner, pretty Hope Hanwell has a past to reconcile and a few tragic secrets of her own. She wants for nothing — and everything, pushing love as far away as she can until love pushes back. When Gray and Hope meet, theirs is a story of heartbreak, redemption and fate at its most devastating.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE DRAGONFLY  A Literary Love Story 

My Review:

In The Shadow Of The Dragonfly

By M. Jean Pike

Black Lyon LLC

ISBN: 978-1934912072

***** Five Stars….

Gray Baldwin was born into poverty and neglect. After losing his prostitute mother at the age of eight, he’s given into the custody of his first foster mother. Gladdy teaches Gray the true meaning of love, home and family. Despite the many pitfalls in his life, he never forgets those lessons and clings to his dreams of finding true love with a home and family of his own to belong to. When he meets Hope and her family, he believes he’s found what he’s been looking for his entire life.

Beautiful and spoiled, Hope Hanwell has never wanted for anything, at least on the surface. She’s never known her mother and bears the heavy weight of guilt for a later tragedy on her young shoulders. Hope has her flaws and is, at first, not very likable, but the author offers deeper insight and the reader gets a glimpse of the lovely person she could become. Hope wants Gray, but with nothing more serious in mind than a summer fling and has no idea how drastically their love affair will affect her life.

A literary love story, yes, but In The Shadow Of The Dragonfly by awarding winning author M. Jean Pike is much more than that. Through the lives of the very real people living within it’s pages, this story allows the reader to examine the pain, heartbreak, love, and hope that dwells within the hearts and minds of all mankind. With great strength and courage these characters overcome heartache and tragedy, moving on with their lives and forging a better tomorrow for future generations. In The Shadow Of The Dragonfly touched me on an emotional level seldom felt and I know these characters will live in my heart for a very long time. I can’t remember ever having read a more satisfying story and highly recommend it to all. 

Author/Reviewer, E. G. Parsons – http://egparsons.com   

Visit M. Jean Pike’s Wesite: http://www.freewebs.com/mjeanpike/

 

10.01.08

In The Shadow Of The Dragonfly by M. Jean Pike

Posted in New Novels, books tagged , , , , , , , , , at 12:43 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

Dragonfly Cover

Dragonfly Cover

From above the shadows … light

 

Orphaned and impoverished, Gray Baldwin is a lost soul in search of a home, a life, and most of all — love. Kicked from foster home to foster home, at last a restored motorcycle and the onset of adulthood give him the means to leave behind all the old threats, struggles and losses that haunt him. When he accepts a job at Hanwell Construction, life’s promising new start is both his hope and his torment.

 

The spoiled daughter of a well-to-do business owner, pretty Hope Hanwell has a past to reconcile and a few tragic secrets of her own. She wants for nothing — and everything, pushing love as far away as she can until love pushes back. When Gray and Hope meet, theirs is a story of heartbreak, redemption and fate at its most devastating.

 

IN THE SHADOW OF THE DRAGONFLY  A Literary Love Story by M. Jean Pike

ISBN: 978-1-934912-07-2
Available from Amazon.com and Black Lyon Publishing in e-book and paperback.

Watch for my review of this book coming soon.

http://egparsons.com

08.09.08

My Interview at Dark Angel Reviews

Posted in New Novels, Promotion tagged , , , , , at 12:02 am by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

I was pleased to be interviewed at Dark Angel Reviews this month.

Check it out: https://www.darkangelreviews.com/Elizabeth_Parsons.html

07.30.08

Online Romance –Long Distance Romance

Posted in New Novels, articles, contests, guest blogging, writing tagged , , , , , , , , at 1:08 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

I’m guest blogging today at Marianne Arkin’s blog, “Reading, Writing, & Stuff That Makes Me Crazy”.

http://reading-writing.blogspot.com/2008/07/welcome-guest-blogger-e-g-parsons.html 

Having met my husband in an online chat room, my subject is Long Distance Romance, so hop on over and tell me what you think of the possibility of a long distance romance ending successfully. I’m also having a contest related to this guest spot, check it out at my site.. http://egparsons.com

Elizabeth

07.13.08

Black Rock: A Time For Love – Now In Paperback

Posted in New Novels, books tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , at 9:44 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

 

Imagine discovering that your entire life has been a lie, that you’d been kidnapped as a toddler and sent back to the 1800’s. Roxanne makes this discovery from Collin, the rudest man she’s ever met. A man who’s determined to take Roxanne into a future that terrifies her. Despite his fear of commitment, Collin can turn her brain to mush and set her soul afire with just a look. While struggling to remain the lady she was raised to be, Roxanne must deal with another man—handsome, charming, obsessed. Brad will stop at nothing to gain ownership of Black Rock Ranch and make Roxanne his wife, including murder.

 ISBN#:  1-60154-171-6
Paranormal

Now in paperback, order from AMAZON, Barnes and Noble, Target.

Available in e-book format:

Fictionwise   The Wild Rose Press    Amazon

E. G. Parsons

http://egparsons.com

06.11.08

Wild On Books ~ Author Interview

Posted in New Novels, Promotion, book reviews, books, writing tagged , , , , , , , , at 12:00 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

Check out my author interview with Sheila at Wild On Books: http://www.wildonbooks.com/interviews/2008/e_g_parsons.htm

While you’re there be sure to read some of their book reviews. It’s a great site–very easy to browse. These guys do a fabulous job with their interviews and reviews. A great big thank you to Sheila for such a wonderful interview!

06.02.08

Free Print Book – Choose Which One You Want

Posted in New Novels, books, contests, general fiction tagged , , , , , , , , , , at 11:37 pm by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

Best selling author M. Jean Pike is having a Summer Reading Contest and will be giving away a signed copy of one of her phenomenal books — Winner’s choice.  

Check it out: http://www.freewebs.com/mjeanpike/summerreadingcontest.htm

 

05.12.08

A Handful Of Thoughts On A Monday Morning ~ M. Jean Pike

Posted in New Novels, Novel Writing, articles, guest blogger, guest blogging tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , at 11:59 am by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

This morning as I sat on my porch drinking my coffee and trying to wake up, a blue heron soared in the mist above the creek. Spotting his breakfast, he circled and returned. He touched down on the wide, flat rocks of the creek bank and settled in for a morning of fishing. He was absolutely magnificent. As I watched, spellbound, a pair of Mallards drifted past. They glided serenely on the water, their colorful heads glistening in the morning sun, and disappeared beyond the reeds, seemingly unconcerned with what might be around the corner or what the day might bring. What a beautiful way to start the day. They reminded me to slow down and take each moment as it comes.
 
Is it me, or is life becoming more and more stressful? It seems everyone I talk to lately is dealing with something unpleasant — a recalcitrant teen, an aging parent, upheaval in their job or their marriage. As a nation, we worry about the rising cost of gas, global warming, war and politics. These days, when a sense of apocalypse seems to hang in the very air, it’s hard not to get caught up in the gloom and doom of it all.
 
I often think how wonderful it would be if, like fiction, I could write my own life story. If undoing mistakes and changing unfortunate circumstances were as easy as hitting the delete button. As a mere mortal, I don’t have that luxury, but while I can’t control my circumstances, I can certainly control my attitude. I’m a pessimist by nature, but as I grow older, I’m learning that it’s just as easy to see the sunlight as it is the shadows. As I go about the business of life, I’m learning how to fall in love.
 
Almost daily, I fall in love with the ancient golden lab who patiently waits with his boy at the bus stop, rain or shine. He reminds me that loyalty still exists in the world.
 
Almost daily, I fall in love with the dogwood trees that line the streets of my small town. Their whisper- soft petals of pink and white are a celebration of spring and of rebirth. They remind me that beauty still exists in the world.
 
Almost daily, I fall in love with my co-workers, Mimi and Jo, who know I have trouble getting started in the morning and always have a fresh pot of coffee, laced with Hershey’s cocoa, ready when I arrive. They remind me that kindness still exists in the world.
 
Almost daily, I fall in love with Rainy. Born severely retarded, she will never sing or dance or even tie her shoes. But when I play the right music, she lifts her voice and her joyful trilling is sweeter than birdsong. Because she trusts me, there is nothing within her power she wouldn’t do to please me. Rainy, with her quiet and gentle spirit. She reminds me that courage still exists in the world.
 
Almost daily, I fall in love with Noah, whose artwork decorates my office, and whose sheer individuality decorates my life. And with Todd, my hero, my friend. He never washes the dishes or cooks a meal, but he helps me unclutter my mind. He doesn’t always understand, but he always cares. In these uncertain times, my home is my sanctuary, and family is my stronghold.
They remind me that I am needed.
They remind me that I am loved.
M. Jean Pike 

http://www.freewebs.com/mjeanpike/

http://authorsden.com/jeanpike

            

Thank you, Jean. Visit Jean at her website or on Authors Den to find out more about her and her work. Read my previous posts for Jean’s book covers and blurbs.

 

Tomorrow: Poet Linette Marie Allen will be joining us.

 

Elizabeth Melton Parsons

http://egparsons.com

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