I’m going to be honest, blogging about A Heart Reclaimed right now is not really what I’d like to be doing. It’s not the story — I’m excited about the story finally making its way into your hands! No, the problem is that it’s not going to be out until probably the first week of July.
And thinking about that is what tipped off a conversation in my head that went something like this:
“I need to blog on InspyRomance again…what should I post about? I could revisit an older book, maybe do a spotlight of sorts on that…or think up some kind of devotional thought, I haven’t done one of those in a while…or…A Heart Relcaimed? No, Cherish isn’t coming out until either the last day of June or early July. I’ll post about it in July. When do I blog in July?”
At this point, I wandered off to consult the calendar to see when that date was. I…don’t blog until practically the end of July. I’m not promising I won’t blog about A Heart Reclaimed then, too, but it made me think that maybe, just maybe, it was worth going ahead and using my June spot to talk about it too.
A Heart Reclaimed is book two in my Peacock Hill Romance series. Book one, A Heart Restored, came out in March as part of the Love at First Laugh box set. Right now, that box is tied up in Kindle Unlimited (KU), which means that the book is only available on Amazon and I can’t release the novella on its own until that’s done. (Which I think, at this point, is going to be in September.) When I made the decision to start a series in a box that I knew would be in KU, I figured that it wouldnt’ be a horrible idea to go ahead and do book two in the same thing.
And so it is that A Heart Reclaimed will release as part of the Cherish box set in late June/early July. This box will also be in Kindle Unlimited for a time (many apologies to those of you who aren’t Kindle format readers! I’ll be taking the series wide as soon as the boxes are out of their KU enrollments. Promise.)
This second book is a full-length novel (book one was a novella) that picks up on the heels of book one and continues the story from there. So if you already met Deidre and Jeremiah and want to know more about them, fear not! They’re hanging out with Duncan and Anna at Peacock Hill as the big restoration project continues.
Cherish isn’t on pre-order yet (and it may not be, that’s something we’re still discussing. It may end up simply being released into the wild as soon as it’s ready), so I don’t have any links that I can give you, but if you keep an eye out here (several of the other Cherish authors also blog on InspyRomance and I’m sure you’ll see more as we get closer) or on my Facebook page or if you sign up for my newsletter then you’ll get those links as soon as they’re available.
In the mean time, I’ll leave you with the blurb for A Heart Reclaimed:
She claimed his heart in college. Can she reclaim it at Peacock Hill?
Duncan McIntyre is grateful to spend time away from his job at a prestigious D.C. landscaping firm to help his sister in southern Virginia. Restoring the grounds of Peacock Hill to their former glory is just the sort of challenge he’s been looking for.
Anna Hamilton wants to get out from behind the reference desk at the library and use the landscaping degree she worked so hard to earn ten years ago. When she’s invited to consult at Peacock Hill, she thinks it’s the answer to her prayers. Until she realizes Duncan McIntyre, the guy who drowned out all her opinions on team projects in college, is in charge.
Determined to stick it out and add Peacock Hill to her resumé, Anna and Duncan work together to reclaim the grounds from years of neglect. Will the garden they plant blossom into love?
Are there any books coming out this summer that you’re looking forward to? Share them with us in the comments!
Elizabeth Maddrey is a semi-reformed computer geek and homeschooling mother of two who lives in the suburbs of Washington D.C. When she isn’t writing, Elizabeth is a voracious consumer of books. She loves to write about Christians who struggle through their lives, dealing with sin and receiving God’s grace on their way to their own romantic happily ever after.
Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing, even though we have a couple week wait to read:) There are loads of books I am (not so) patiently waiting for…too many to name. How do authors/publishers decide when a book will be released? One I am waiting for is not available until next year, even though, the book it written, the pre-order link is up…which makes me wonder how release/availability dates are decided?
Blessings:)
There are so many factors that go into a release date! If a book is traditionally published, the author has very little input into the date. And publishers have a release calendar that they have to find space in. But they have special privileges at retailers for longer pre-order periods, so they can get links up farther in advance than an indie.
Indies generally set a looser schedule when they plan for the year and release as the books are ready (with or without pre-order, depending on author preference.) Of course, we have more deadline flexibility for life, and that’s what pushed the release for the Cherish box from May to now almost July.
Does that help at all? :)
It does, thanks for explaining. I have always been curious about publishing timelines.
Gardening and libraries…Will need to keep my eye out for this!
Thanks, Amy. (The library part is very small — it’s much more garden focused.)
Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth. Authors do a great job teasing the reader’s curiosity with anticipation the reader awaits a new book. . There are several series that I am anxiously awaiting the next books. One series is the Arcadia Valley series – one new book a month for 18 months. Another series is the Beach Bride Series – a new bride each week by a different author. Really enjoying this set. Book 4 comes out Tuesday, June 13. As a reader, I enjoy having books on preorder, that is why I hope the Cherish. Owed set will be on preorder! When I have books on preorder, I know I won’t miss a good read and I always have something fun to look forward too. Best wishes in getting your new book released.
I enjoy pre-order for that same reason, Renate! I hate the idea of forgetting about something.
I’m glad your looking forward to Arcadia Valley! :) I’ve been eyeing the Beach Brides books myself – they definitely look interesting.
I am eagerly awaiting Cherish and of course the next books in the Arcadia romance series.
Summer is a busy reading and reviewing timely head just spins with all the choices.
That is a good reason to make me dizzy.
Authors keep those books coming.
Thanks, Linda! Summer is a great time to read — more reasons to sit inside in the AC instead of sweltering outside ;)
It’s always hard to wait, but in the publishing world, it’s a fact of life. Oh Elizabeth, I’ve go so many books waiting to be read, but writing has to come first, right? :) Happy Weekend!
Those darn priorities do have to factor in :) Deadlines don’t care if we’ve been absorbed in a book.
I’m looking forward to your next book! Arcadia Valley has been a fun place to visit! The other books that I’m really looking forward to their release is Rachel Hauck’s The Writing Desk on July 2nd, and Susan May Warren’s A Matter of Trust on July 4th. Only about 3 more weeks!!
Thanks! I’ve enjoyed writing in Arcadia Valley, too (still have one more in the series to get to :) )
I’m waiting on the Susan May Warren book myself :)
Waiting for a new book that you want to read is so hard!
Isn’t it? :)
This post is so timely ’cause I was just thinking….”Wow, I have so many books I want to read”…and feel like I need help in remembering them! lol
I am an avid reader of Christian fiction and am thankful for all you great authors!
I think we probably all need a little help remembering! And let me just tell you that authors love avid readers so much!!
Let’s see… I’m looking forward to Carol Moncado’s next book, the next Arcadia Valley, and the list goes on and on… I’ve already got so many on my Kindle to be read that I’ll never run out!
It’s good not to run out!!
I’m really excited about the Cherish box set, so many great authors! There’s a lot of great books coming out this summer that I’m looking forward to, Susan May Warren’s ‘A Matter of Trust’, the next Serena Jones Mystery ‘Over Maya Dead Body’, ‘Light of Dawn’ by Vannetta Chapman, ‘A Name Unknown’ by Roseanna White… the list could go on and on, lol.
I’m so glad you’re excited! :) You do have a big list you’re waiting for!
Sounds like a good,fun read! Thanks for sharing :)
You’re welcome, thanks for stopping by!
Right now I have too many books to read that I was waiting for and then I received them or the library got them in. Soooo hard to choose! Thanks for the great reviews.
It’s so hard when they all get there at once!
I’m looking forward to reading this and the other books in the set! We’ll get there. LOL, this book baby of Cherish has been a long time in gestation – almost as long as a real live baby, I’m thinking! :)
Ha! It had been about 9 months, hasn’t it? :)
there are always books I am waiting to read. With all the amazing authors I find myself wanting to buy every one of them. I will be looking forward to reading Cherish.
I’m that way, too, Deana! There are always books to read waiting for me :)
I have shelves of books that I want to read, but writing takes up that time more often that not. I get to read when I fly or my hubby drives on a trip. I look forward to those times.
I can’t read in the car anymore. It’s sad. I’m glad you’re able to squeeze in the time occasionally!
One I’m actually reading now through Netgalley doesn’t officially release until July; “A Matter of Trust” by Susan May Warren, third in the Montana Rescue series. Then there’s A Name Unknown by Roseanna White, Dark Deception by Nancy Mehl, Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer, Light of Dawn by Vannetta Chapman, a few Love Inspired titles…just to name a few! I always have a book in hand and many more millions of titles on my bookshelves to choose from….lol!
So many books, so little time!
So many books so little time indeed!
Will have to keep an eye out for this collection release. I’m looking forward to My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island by Carrie Fancett Pagels next month, as well as the Arcadia Valley series and anything Carol Moncado has in the works. Those are ones I know of. If I can consider September summer, then I’ll add Rachel Dylan’s Deadly Proof to that list.
I’m fine with keeping September in summer, the temperature always does (and I think fall isn’t officially until basically the end of the month :) )
Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed Deidre’s story and I’m looking forward to Duncan’s.
Thanks, Priscila!
“Life After” by Katie Ganshsert, “True to You” by Becky Wade, “The Road to Paradise” by Karen Barnett, and “The Austen Escape” by Katherine Reay are just some of the books that I’m looking forward to reading.