This last few weeks we've had quite a few covers revealed and what a better thing to do than put all the covers in one place.
JANUARY 2020
Unflinching
and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Born and
bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a
force to be reckoned with.
Quiet and
courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Raised by Lenape
Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that
bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed
Indian captive like himself.
Determined
to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof
whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the
tribe Clay left, his hand--and heart--are forced, leading to one very private
and one very public reckoning.
Intense,
evocative, and laced with intricate historical details that bring the past to
life, An Uncommon Woman will transport you to the picturesque and dangerous
western Virginia mountain’s of 1770.
When elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to believe is guilty.
When Bailey and Marco start to connect the dots between the victims, including a link to a powerful defense contractor, they wonder if there's a deeper cover-up at play. Then Bailey is targeted, and it becomes clear that someone is willing to kill to keep their dark secrets.
With the stakes getting higher by the moment in a twisted conspiracy, there's a rush against the clock to determine whom they can really trust. As allies turn to enemies, the biggest secret yet to be uncovered could be the end of all of them.
Former pararescue jumper Orion Starr is haunted by the memory of a rescue gone wrong. He may be living alone in Alaska now, but the pain of his failure--and his injuries--has followed him there from Afghanistan. He has no desire to join Hamilton Jones's elite rescue team, but he also can't shirk his duty when the call comes in to rescue three lost climbers on Denali.
Former CIA profiler and psychiatrist Jenny Calhoun's yearly extreme challenge with her best friends is her only escape from the guilt that has sunk its claws into her. As a consultant during a top-secret mission to root out the Taliban, she green-lighted an operation that ended in ambush and lives lost. When her cathartic climb on Denali turns deadly, she'll be forced to trust her life and the lives of her friends to the most dangerous of heroes--the man she nearly killed.
Her skills and his experience are exactly what's needed to prevent another tragedy--but in order to truly set Orion free from his painful past, Jenny will have to reveal hers. They'll have to put their wounds behind them to survive, but at what cost?
FEBRUARY 2020
Boston, 1773
Emma Malcolm's father is staunchly loyal to the
crown, but Emma's heart belongs to Noah Winslow, a lowly printer's assistant
and Patriot. But her father has promised her hand to Samuel Clarke, a rapacious
and sadistic man. As his fiance, she would have to give up Noah and the friends
who have become like family to her--as well as the beliefs she has come to
embrace.
After Emma is drawn into the treasonous Boston
Tea Party, Samuel blackmails her with evidence that condemns each participant,
including Noah. Emma realizes she must do whatever it takes to protect those
she loves, even if it means giving up the life she desires and becoming
Samuel's wife.
Present Day
Lieutenant Hayley Ashworth is determined to be
the first woman inducted into the elite Navy SEALs. But before her dream can be
realized, she must return to Boston in order to put the abuse and neglect of
her childhood behind her. When an unexpected encounter with the man she once
loved leads to the discovery of a tea chest and the document hidden within, she
wonders if perhaps true strength and freedom are buried deeper than she first
realized.
Two women, separated by centuries, must find the
strength to fight for love and freedom. . . and discover a heritage of courage
and faith.
Meg and Sylvie Townsend manage the family
bookshop and care for their father, Stephen, a veteran still suffering in mind
and spirit from his time as a POW during the Civil War. But when the Great Fire
sweeps through Chicago's business district, they lose much more than just their
store.
The sisters become separated from their father,
and after Meg burns her hands in an attempt to save a family heirloom, they
make a harrowing escape from the flames with the help of Chicago Tribune
reporter Nate Pierce. Once the smoke clears away, they reunite with Stephen,
only to learn soon after that their family friend not only died during the
fire--he was murdered. Even more shocking, Stephen is charged with the crime
and committed to the Cook County Insane Asylum.
Analyn Sanchez can handle the long hours and arrogant clients that come with her job as a crisis management associate at Denver’s largest publicity firm. The high-powered job, expensive condo, and designer wardrobe are all part of her plan to prove to her family that her life choices haven’t been in vain. But when she’s asked to cover up a client’s misdeeds with serious moral and legal ramifications, she can no longer sacrifice her conscience for her career . . . and the cost is no less than her job.
Ever since a devastating climbing accident in Central America eight months ago and a bad decision that dried up his sponsorships, professional rock climber Bryan Shaw has found himself at similar loose ends. When the opportunity to buy a coffee farm in Colombia arises, he jumps on it—only to discover his wandering ways have left him utterly unprepared to run a business.
When Bryan returns home and offers Ana a role in his company as a solution to both their problems, she’s desperate enough to consider working with the far-too-flippant and far-too-handsome climber, even though he’s the polar opposite of her type A nature. As they delve deeper into the business, however, she begins to suspect there’s much more to Bryan than she’s given him credit for . . . and that sometimes the best plans are the ones you never see coming.
In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his brothers' betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for--fulfilling the recurring dream of his death.
Leah Jones works as a librarian at Camp Forrest, longing to rise above her orphanage upbringing and belong to the community, even as she uses her spare time to search for her real family--the baby sisters she was separated from so long ago.
After Clay saves Leah's life from a brutal attack, he saves her virtue with a marriage of convenience. When he ships out to train in England for D-day, their letters bind them together over the distance. But can a love strong enough to overcome death grow between them before Clay's recurring dream comes true?
There is no back cover copy for Courtney Walsh's 2020 release but doesn't this cover just call your name? Oh, I'm ready for some beach therapy!
MARCH 2020
Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in
driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret
mission inside the stronghold of Shechem. But soon after she has infiltrated
the ruthless Aramean commander's kitchen, she makes a reckless decision that
puts her and her allies in grave danger.
Fresh off the battlefield, Liyam returns home to
discover his beloved daughter is dead. After his vow to hunt down her killer
leads to months of fruitless pursuit, his last hope is in a family connection
that comes with strings attached. Strings that force him to pose as a mercenary
and rescue an infuriating woman who refuses to leave her mission uncompleted.
When an opportunity to pave a path to a Hebrew
victory arises, can Tirzah convince Liyam to fight alongside her in the refuge
city of her birth? Or will Liyam's thirst for vengeance outweigh his duty to
his people, his God, and the woman he's come to love?
Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but
after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's
committed to now--the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated
first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to the path
of international adoption. To satisfy her adoption agency's requirements, she
gladly agreed to remain single for the foreseeable future; however, just as her
long wait comes to an end, Lauren is blindsided by a complication she never saw
coming: Joshua Avery.
Joshua may be a substitute teacher by day, but
Lauren finds his passion for creating educational technology as fascinating as
his antics in the classroom. Though she does her best to downplay the
undeniable connection between them, his relentless pursuit of her heart puts
her commitment to stay unattached to the test and causes her once-firm
conviction to waver.
With an impossible decision looming, Lauren might
very well find herself choosing between the two deepest desires of her heart .
. . even if saying yes to one means letting go of the other.
In an effort to complete a war his father had
planned to win, King Xerxes calls every governor, satrap, and official in his
vast kingdom to his palace in Susa to strategize and feast. When they finally
leave, he decides on one more week of frivolity, which ends in the banishment of
his favorite wife, something he never intended to do. But when he discovers
Esther, Xerxes is sure he has a second chance at happiness.
In her wildest dreams, Esther could never have
imagined that she would end up as queen of Persia. Yet she knows better than to
become complacent. Another of Xerxes's wives is vying for position, and his
closest advisor has a deep and dangerous grudge against Esther's adoptive
father. Caught in the middle of palace politics, Esther will find herself in an
impossible position: risk her life or consign her people to annihilation.
With her impeccable research and her imaginative
flair, Jill Eileen Smith brings to life the romantic, suspenseful, and beloved
story of Esther, queen of Persia.
Each cover will take you to the author's website where you can learn more about them and their books. What books are you looking forward to in 2020? Let me know in the comments!
