The Red Cottage by Hannah Linder - blog tour and giveaway

 

About the Book

Book: The Red Cottage

Author: Hannah Linder

Genre: Christian Fiction / Historical / Regency Romance

Release Date: November, 2025

She forgot she loved him.
He would die to make her remember.

Meg Foxcroft has never minded the tattling village gossip or her uncle’s ill-tempered rebukes. After all, she has Tom McGwen—and one day, they will build their own cottage, paint it red, and live a wonderful life.

But then the unthinkable happens. Meg is attacked, her uncle’s apothecary shop goes up in flames, and when she wakes up in the arms of an eloquent lord, she remembers nothing. Not even her own name.

In a frantic race against time, Tom plunges into dangerous water, bent on sheltering Meg from harm and discovering who wants her dead. Even if she despises him. Even if it’s now the handsome lord she casts her smile upon.

As danger swells and truth comes crashing around them, Meg must confront the past and decide who she trusts—and loves—before the enemy makes the final strike.

REVIEW

Thank you, Partner @barbourbooks for the #gifted copy.

“I cannot hide from my danger when it follows me everywhere.”

I was so excited to read another book from this author. Linder’s books never cease to amaze me. Her writing is so good. This is now my favorite book of hers. I was enthralled at every page. And with each turn of the page brought more suspense and more questions.

The story was so captivating. The way it’s written made it so I never wanted to stop reading. The POV changes were done in a way that showed so much character depth and development. I was questioning everyone’s motives (I won’t name names) but so many characters shined, as they left me stunned.

Meg and Tom are complex and captivating characters. The author did an excellent job of establishing their relationship with declarations of love and promises for the future. Then the action and suspense take over and things change in an instant. And the tension never stops. The suspense is perfectly done and I had to keep reading to know what would happen. The ending was flawless.

I can’t wait for another book from this author.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Hannah Linder resides in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia. Represented by Books & Such, she writes Regency romantic suspense novels filled with passion, secrets, and danger. She is a four-time Selah Award winner, a 2023 Carol Award semi-finalist, a 2023 Angel Book Award third place winner, and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Also, Hannah is an international and multi-award-winning graphic designer who specializes in professional book cover design. She designs for both traditional publishing houses and individual authors, including New York Times, USA Today, and international bestsellers. She is also a self-portrait photographer of historical fashion. When Hannah is not writing, she enjoys playing her instruments—piano, guitar, ukulele, and banjolele—songwriting, painting still life, walking in the rain, square dancing, and sitting on the front porch of her 1800s farmhouse.

More from Hannah

We’re made for someone. I think I’ve always believed this—that it was never about proximity, or happenchance, or who you know, or where you are.

But that God, in His infinite wisdom, created a second half for each of us.

Someone who fits in the curve of your neck when you hug.

Who laughs at the things you laugh at.

Who speaks to you in a language your soul understands.

I think that’s why I love The Red Cottage so much. Circumstances would have never mattered with Tom and Meg. They loved each other. They were linked. And even if everything had been different, if they had been born hundreds of years before, they would have found their way back to each other.

If the age was ancient Egypt, and he had been a Pharaoh, and she a slave, they would have discovered each other.

If the year was 1920, and he a factory worker, and she the daughter of an oil tycoon, they would have defied the rules of society.

In any other place, in any other time, in any other way, Tom would have loved Meg. And Meg would have loved Tom. That is the beauty and the mind-blowing magic of real love.

So, when you fall into the pages of The Red Cottage, I hope you aren’t so foolish as to imagine this was an accident. That Tom said the right things, or that Meg felt vulnerable in just the right places, and that their bond—both the first and second time—was a mere hapless stroke of luck.

They would have loved each other anyway.

We’re all made for someone.

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, November 21

Devoted Steps, November 21

Sydney Schmied Books, November 21

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 22

Sylvan Musings, November 22

Texas Book-aholic, November 23

Min Reads and Reviews, November 23

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 24

Books You Can Feel Good About, November 24

Lily’s Corner, November 25

She Lives to Read, November 25

Melissa’s Bookshelf, November 26

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 26

For Him and My Family, November 27

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 27

Stories By Gina, November 28 (Author Interview)

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews , November 28

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, November 29

Cover Lover Book Review, November 29

Life on Chickadee Lane, November 30

The Mommies Reviews, November 30

Betti Mace, December 1

Book Looks by Lisa, December 1

Bizwings Blog, December 2

Mary Hake, December 2

Holly’s Book Corner, December 3

Jeanette’s Thoughts, December 3

Pause for Tales, December 4

To Everything There Is A Season, December 4

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, December 4

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Hannah is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon e-Gift Card and a print copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! 

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/3dd06/the-red-cottage-celebration-tour-giveaway

The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall by Jaime Jo Wright

 

THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL

by Jaime Jo Wright

October 20 – November 14, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness . . .
A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach . . .

In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle’s and aunt’s murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle’s eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning the reasons for her uncle’s paranoia. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly–as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek–are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended.

In present day Newton Creek, whispers of a family curse still cling to the century-old, abandoned property of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after her mother’s passing, she is intent on solving the mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still plague the property. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.

MY REVIEW

“There was no one on earth who didn’t have secrets.”

I was looking forward to reading this book since I saw it announced. Wright’s books have the perfect amount of suspense and spooky moments for my liking. The way she writes the two timelines and how they work through each other are done so well. There was a certain point in the book that I couldn’t stop reading, I had to see how it would end.

Jennie and Waverly are two women in different time periods affected by the mysterious Traeger Hall. Both are written well. They are strong women and determined to figure out the strange occurrences at the Hall and my mysteries bell tower. I suspected so many characters as I followed the story. No one was off my list. This was the perfect read for Halloween weekend.

The author’s way of storytelling is compelling and always done so well. The way she writes always pulls me into the story with the creepy settings and excellent characters. And I am a huge fan of dual timelines.

I received a paperback copy from the publisher and a NetGalley link for the tour. All views are my own.

Book Details:

Genre: Dual Timeline Gothic Suspense
Published by: Bethany House Publishers
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
Number of Pages: 336
ISBN: 9780764243806, paperback
Book Links: AMAZON | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub | Baker Book House

Author Bio:

Jaime Jo Wright is the author of thirteen novels, including Christy Award-winner and ECPA bestseller The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award-winner The House on Foster Hill, and Carol Award-winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond. Jaime has also written two Publishers Weekly bestselling novellas. She lives in Wisconsin with her family and fabulous felines.

Catch Up With Jaime Jo Wright:

JaimeWrightBooks.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads – @JaimeJoWright
BookBub – @JaimeJoWright
Instagram – @JaimeJoWright
Threads – @JaimeJoWright
YouTube – MadLit Musings
Spotify – MadLit Musings

Tour Participants:

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1. 10/21 Country Mamas With Kids THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

2. 10/22 Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

3. 10/23 Because I said so THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

4. 10/23 Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Guest post

5. 10/24 5 Minutes for Books THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

6. 10/24 Because I said so THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Guest post

7. 10/25 Book Reviews From an Avid Reader THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

8. 10/26 Guatemala Paula Loves to Read THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

9. 10/27 My Books and Crafts THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Showcase

10. 10/29 The Book Connection THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

11. 10/30 bookwormwhitlock86 THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Showcase

12. 11/01 chapterswithcollins THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

13. 11/02 Cozy Up With Kathy THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

14. 11/03 Its All About the Book THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

15. 11/04 Books Blog THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Showcase

16. 11/05 Sarah’s Bookish Reviews THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

17. 11/06 fuonlyknew THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Showcase

18. 11/06 The AR Critique THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

19. 11/07 Melissa’s Bookshelf THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

20. 11/07 Novels Alive THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

21. 11/08 meloplanner THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

22. 11/09 Books of my Heart THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

23. 11/09 The Mystery of Writing THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Showcase

24. 11/10 Jodys Bookish Haven THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Showcase

25. 11/10 minreads15 THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

26. 11/11 Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

27. 11/11 Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

28. 11/12 Inkwell Inspirations THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

29. 11/13 A Room without Books is Empty THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

30. 11/13 Melissa As Blog THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

31. 11/14 The Page Ladies THE BELL TOLLS AT TRAEGER HALL Review

Glass Across the Sea by Sara Ella - blog tour and giveaway

About the Book

Book: Glass Across the Sea

Author: Sara Ella

Genre: YA Cinderella Retelling (Fantasy)

Release Date: October 21, 2025

Light always finds a way to break free . . .

Noelle Perrault has felt drawn to the tales her glassmaker father told of the four Firefly artisans since she was a child. But when her mother falls under a curse, Noelle suspects the stories are more than mere fables. Their last hope is for her father to embark on a desperate journey to another realm, where he must seek a miracle. Alone but not defenseless, Noelle is forced to navigate battles that rise against her beloved home, while her dearest friend, the prince, vows to help her father.

Dante Marin is a prince prepared to bear the crown. But the king offers an ultimatum: find the fabled Firefly Vestiges, believed to hold the Lamplighter’s ancient power, or forfeit the crown. Only then will Dante be considered worthy of his birthright and given the freedom to choose his bride. But how does one hunt down a legend?

Connected by the past, but forced apart in the present, Noelle and Dante must discover the truth about the Firefly and Vestiges before they lose all hope—and each other—for good. But breaking a curse comes at a great sacrifice—one neither of them predicted. With a mysterious foe rising to power, will they survive, let alone succeed? Or will darkness shroud their future, shattering the light they’ve striven to restore?

REVIEW

“We can only do our best to choose right with every step and live without regret.”

I’ve had my eye on Ella’s books for a long time. When the chance came to sign up to promote this book and then be on the tour, I didn’t hesitate.

There are so many wonderful moments in this book. I enjoy retellings and the author does such a great job with the world she created for this book. I enjoyed noticing the similarities of Cinderella and The Count of Monte Cristo.

There is so much to this book, it’s hard to even try to summarize. My favorite thing was Noelle. Her kindness, big heart, bravery, patience, long-suffering was what defined her as a stand out lead. Dante was also memorable and a perfect hero for this story. Their road to each other was well worn, but worth the wait. I really enjoyed the multiple POVs of the characters. It helped me get to know the characters so well and their motives. The villains are also done well and many characters (and intentions) surprised me and I loved that.

The setting was also well done and I noted many of the references to Fireflies. I also loved the curse, its whys, the glassmaking father, the timeline shifts, so many unique and enjoyable elements to this book, I couldn’t name them all.

If you love retellings and strong characters, you don’t want to miss this book.

I received an eARC from the author, all views are my own.

5 out of 5 stars.  

GRAB YOUR COPY HERE! 

About the Author

Once upon a time, Sara Ella brought dreams to life as a Disney cast member, wishing for the day she’d find her prince and live in a castle of her own. Now she spends her days homeschooling her three Jedi in training, braving the Arizona summers, and reminding her superhero husband that it’s almost Christmas (even if it’s only January). Sara is the award-winning author of The Wonderland Trials, Coral, and the Unblemished trilogy. She is old enough for fairy tales and believes happily ever after is never far away.

 

 

 

More from Sara

Whenever I start writing a new story, I always comb the internet for the perfect images to represent my characters. Sometimes it’s an actress or actor who fits the character description. Other times, I’ll find some artwork or a painting that fits the picture I have in my mind.

But when it came to finding the right image to represent Noelle Perrault, the protagonist of Glass Across the Sea, I could not for the life of me find what I was looking for. Partly because the heroine is heavily based on my oldest daughter, who shares the same name. No image online was good enough to represent a character and novel dedicated to her.

And then I found this painting titled “Cinderella’s New Day” by artist Heather Edwards back in 2023.

And that was it! “So This is Love” from Disney’s animated classic began playing in my head, and I knew I’d found the image I would keep in my mind for the duration of writing my Cinderella retelling.

This depiction is soft and sweet and felt personal in a way a photo of an actress didn’t. I also felt this painting captured the character and personality of my heroine in a way that would keep me going, even on my most difficult writing days.

Fast forward to 2024. I was behind on my book deadline and life’s interruptions kept getting in the way of my writing. I felt depleted and almost asked my publisher to cancel my contract. But then I attended an event where this same artist had her work on display, and there it was. The real-life, in-person canvas of this very same painting.

That moment felt like God was reminding me He had called me to write this book in the first place. That He had a plan for it and wanted me to keep going. This very painting is the reason I added this line to Glass Across the Sea:

“Art, in her view, was never a laughing matter. A piece might evoke hope in one while it produced sorrow in the heart of another. It was the same for music. For dance.”

And then came 2025. A year of grief and loss in many ways for our family. Once again, everything was getting in the way of this story ever making it to print. And, once again, I considered maybe it was not meant to be published after all. Through many tears and long nights, I revised, pushing to meet deadlines. I questioned if it was worth it. I questioned my own strength and writing abilities, only to be reminded that it is only through God’s grace and Christ’s strength I can do anything at all.

I came across this painting in person again this year at that same event. And, just as it had done in the past, this painting reminded me there was a “new day” just around the corner. My best friend, Nadine Brandes (she knows me so well), surprised me with a signed and personalized canvas print that day. The timing could not have been more perfect.

This painting is more than just a reminder to “have courage and be kind.” It’s a testament to God’s goodness and faithfulness, even amidst darkness and pain. My prayer for Glass Across the Sea is that it blesses readers in the same way this painting has blessed me. Wherever you find yourself today, I hope you keep going and trust the Lord to give you what you need in the moment you need it. In my experience, He often reveals Himself in the unexpected corners and small moments I least suspect.

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, October 25

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, October 25

Inspired by Fiction, October 26

Wishful Endings, October 27

The Lofty Pages, October 27

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, October 28

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 29 (Spotlight)

Devoted Steps, October 29

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 30

For Him and My Family, October 31

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, November 1

Blogging With Carol, November 1

Inklings and Notions, November 2

The Important Things in Life: God, Books, & Chocolate, November 2

Book Butterfly in Dreamland, November 3

Tell Tale Book Reviews, November 3

Labor Not in Vain, November 4

CeCe Reads and Sings, November 4

Holly’s Book Corner, November 5

To Everything There Is A Season, November 6

Min Reads and Reviews, November 7

Giveaway

 To celebrate her tour Sara is giving away the grand prize of a signed hardcover of Glass Across the Sea with Painted Edges designed by @hilltop_art, Glass Across the Sea themed candle from @lamplighterliterary, and a $25 Disney Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/3d286/glass-across-the-sea-celebration-tour-giveaway