If y'all haven't heard me sing the praises of Kellyn Roth yet, have you been living under a rock??? Well, rock or no, you're about to hear a great deal about Kell and her AH-MAY-ZING writing today as we celebrate the recent release of Like a Ship on the Sea!
I had the pleasure of editing this particular novel a while back, and y'all. It is spectacular. I'd almost say it's one of my favorites of hers (the cover certainly is! š), and my girl Cassie? Hoo boy, she took the cake! This heroine was actually pure wonderfulness, and easily one of my all-time favorites. (Yes, she even tops Ivy, which is...almost impossible.)
So when I say y'all neeeeeed this book, I pretty much mean it. It's so uplifting and inspiring, and it gives us some insight into the lives of Alice and Peter after the events of A Prayer Unanswered, and even though Patrick stinks, Cass makes up for it by being perfect (more or less).
~ the book ~
If God asks you to confront a storm, how dare you stay in the harbor?
Lady Mary Cassidy OāConnell has a dream that can be summed up in three connecting ideas: a loving husband, adorable children, and a home of her own. Her motherās lack of care makes life difficult for Cassie, and an escape is necessary. The plan? Marry Aubrey Montgomery, the man her parents have chosen for her, and find the peace she craves.
Unfortunately, Cassie is uneasy about marrying Aubrey. Her apprehension grows as she witnesses her dearest friendās loving marriage take place. At this wedding, she catches the eye of Patrick Hilton, son of a wealthy American. Like Cassie, heās also set to marry a woman chosen by his parentsāonly, Patrick claims, he is content with this choice.
Torn between her desire for happiness and the knowledge that God is leading her in a different direction, Cassie confronts the impossible decision. Is a loveless marriage of obligation better than being alone, or will she set sail on a voyage without a safe harbor?
Like a Ship on the Sea is the first novel in The Hilton Legacy, a stand-alone trilogy featuring characters from the authorās first series, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.
~ the author ~
Kellyn Roth is a historical romance & womenās fiction author who writes stories to share hope in lifeās storms. Her novels include the inspirational Victorian family saga, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, and the Kees & Colliers series, which follows a broken family in the tumultuous years of the first half of the 20th century.
Kellyn is a student of the Author Conservatory and a writing coach. When not building her author career or her indie-author-helping business, Wild Blue Wonder Press, she is likely getting lost somewhere in the Pacific Northwest with her friends, watching period dramas and facetious comedies, or spending time with her husband.
Find out more on her website, https://kellynrothauthor.com/
~ the giveaway ~
What's a blog tour without a giveaway?? Scratch thatāwhat about TWO giveaways? Kell is hosting a US-only giveaway and an international giveaway so everyone can have a piece of the action!
The US winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Like a Ship on the Sea, a themed candle, two bookmarks, three character art prints, a themed charm bracelet, and extra special bonus scenes.
And the international winner will receive an ebook copy of Like a Ship on the Sea, extra special bonus scenes, a themed phone wallpaper, and the first chapter of book 2.
~ the tour ~
Monday, September 4th
āWhy You Should Read Like a Ship on the Seaā by Kellyn Roth
Book Spotlight by Abby Johansen
Review by Coralie Terry
Author Interview by Naomi Sowell
Tuesday, September 5th (LAUNCH DAY!)
āAll the Launch Day Celebrationsā by Kellyn Roth
Book Spotlight by Faith Blum
Book Spotlight by Natasha Joy
Book Spotlight by E. G. Bella
Wednesday, September 6th
āAbout the Gilded Eraā by Kellyn Roth
Review by Anna Galicinski
Review by H.S. Kylian
Review by Cassie Porath
Thursday, September 7th
āTackling Tough Topics with Tactā by Kellyn Roth
Review by Faithās Bookshelf
Friday, September 8th
āA Guest Post by Alice Straussā by Kellyn Roth
Book Spotlight by M.C. Kennedy
Review by Reviews from the Stacks
Book Spotlight by Bizwings Book Blog
Saturday, September 9th
āIntroducing the Hiltons of Bostonā by Kellyn Roth
Review by The Rivers of Words
Monday, September 11th
āHow The Hilton Legacy Fits in with The Chronicles of Alice & Ivyā by Kellyn Roth
Author Interview by Amy Ullrich
Review by Pens, Pages, and Pulses
Author Interview by Jane Mouttet
Book Spotlight by Rhys-Marie Whitnell
Tuesday, September 12th
āAll About Book Two, Like the Air After Rainā by Kellyn Roth
Review by Katja H. LabontƩ
Book Spotlight by Grace A. Johnson
Review by Naomi Sowell
Interview & Review by Saraina Whitney
Who else here is excited for Like a Ship on the Sea?? *throws hand up in the air* Have you read it yet? (If so, what are your thoughts on Patrick??) Are you psyched for a genuinely good heroine too? Let's chat!!
Thank you so much, Grace! :D It's always fun being featured on your blog!
Oooh, Like a Ship on the Sea does sound like a good book!! And it has a gorgeous cover!! š
Ah, Patrickā¦ I still donāt know how I feel about Patrick. Letās just say, he undergoes a lot of character growth. š¤Ŗ I feel like to give a proper judgement of his character, we need to see more of him after this book ends!
Yesss, Cassie was such an amazing heroine!!! I loved the girl!! And the whole book, for that matter!! š