I’m so excited to do my first cover reveal on Inspy Romance! The cover’s not been a secret because it’s on my bookmarks for the series, but I’ve not done anything at all to promote it. Here is the cover to my upcoming release of Alexandra’s Appeal, Book 3 in the Dixon Brothers series:
The Dixon Brothers series has been a very fun series to write because the brothers are identical triplets. At first, going into it, I worried that I would end up with three of the same characters, because they look alike and were raised in the same environment. However, I’ve been so pleased with the characters that have emerged.
This book is about Jon – the bad boy, prodigal son of the group. He is broken from something he witnessed overseas, and spends his time in the first book (Valerie’s Verdict) angry, sullen, and often drinking. This book opens much the same way, but after a really bad decision that affected not just him, he realizes how far off of the path of righteousness he’s come. Resetting and getting back on track is a very intentional, and purposeful move.
Here’s the blurb:
Jon falls very quickly in love with Alex’s zest for life and her perspective of the the world around her. He steps off of his path to be with her. When forces move against them and rip them apart, he wants to believe God will bring them back together, but it might take a miracle.
In a way, it’s been hard to write that because my heart aches for the reasons his does. I want to go back in and erase the pain (like, literally, by the delete key – lol) and make him feel happy and loved again. But the reward is in the journey, and his journey is a good one.
Bad boys finding love and peace tropes and my personal favorite to read. What about you? One commenter will receive autographed copies of books 1 AND 2 in the Dixon Brothers Series! The giveaway will end Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST. International entries are more than welcome.
Cheryl Shearin says
These books sound amazing.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Cheryl!
Paula Marie says
I love the Dixon brothers! Looking forward to reading Jon’s story!
Hallee Bridgeman says
I love them, too! :-)
Pat T says
Would love to read these books!
Hallee Bridgeman says
I hope you get an opportunity to, Pat!
Trudy says
Can’t wait to read this one!!! The first two are wonderful!! Love this cover, too!
Hallee Bridgeman says
I do, too. She did a really great job on this one. Thank you!
Mary says
These books look great!
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you!
Angeline Farrow-Douglas says
Hello Hallee
You are a brand new author to me, but I must say reading your blurb on the Dixon brothers book # 3 you have me intrigued, I am going to get the first two books before the day is out and any other books you have available
Today u have a new fan of your books. I love your book covers of this series, God bless you and yours
Hallee Bridgeman says
That is wonderful, Angeline! I pray that you enjoy the stories and that they bless you in some way.
Christa MacDonald says
I love redemption stories. The book sounds great. I’ll be added it to my tbr pile. :)
Hallee Bridgeman says
I love redemption stories, too!
Priscila says
I enjoy reading about bad boys turning good, but sometimes I fear just how much HEA resembles (usually not) real life.. because the struggle for drinking is usually one that most addicts take for life. I enjoy reading repentance books though, and I’m looking forward to this one (probably not all the pain… I usually get overly involved).
Hallee Bridgeman says
It is hard not to get involved – especially when we can emotionally relate to the person!
God’s healing and grace are amazing — even in real life. :-)
Lelia (Lucy) Reynolds says
They sound so good. Very nice cover.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Lelia! (Can you tell me how to pronounce your name? I love it!)
Lincoln says
I think the bad boy trope is rooted in brokenness and we all have that and have to deal with it in ourselves and others. Receiving our own healing and having a role in the giving of someone else’s are an incredible part of God’s redemption. I know it’s all an ongoing thing in my own life, PTL! Thanks for sharing Jon’s journey with us.
Hallee Bridgeman says
There’s a song that has the verse, “Brokenness, brokenness, is what I long for. Brokenness, brokenness is what I need. Brokenness, brokenness is what You want from me.”
Until God was able to do what He wanted with me, He had to break me first. I know it’s that way with so many people.
Kathy Anderson says
Hallie , I love how you describe your writing decisions. This book series sounds so good. The covers are beautiful.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Kathy. I very much enjoyed writing this series!
Lisa Stillman says
I love the cover of Alexandra’s Appeal! I’ve read several bad boy books recently and have come to enjoy them finding their happiness and peace.
Hallee Bridgeman says
I love bringing my troubled heroes peace. :-)
TIFFANY THARPE says
Yes, I too enjoy watching the transformation of a “bad boy”.
Also, your books would not be as enjoyable if you “deleted” the pain. Your ability to mirror real-life situations is what makes your writing so good.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you so much, Tiffany. That is very encouraging!
Bobbey Martinez says
I love reading about bad boys and their redemption stories. There is something so freeing in watching their progress and knowing we’re all given that same opportunity and only have to ask the Lord for it.
I’m especially excited to read Jon’s story. His brokenness just cried out to me as I was reading Valerie’s Verdict and somehow I know his story will be my favorite.
Hallee Bridgeman says
I love that his brokenness cried out to you. That fills my heart! I hope I do him justice with this book!
Megan says
I enjoy reading books where the characters are people that have maybe been written off by others, but through the story they find redemption in God and learn how to live loved. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hallee Bridgeman says
Yes! So much!
denise says
love the cover and the blurb
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Denise!
Caitlyn Santi says
Ooh, this series has me so intrigued! I’ve seen the first book a lot online, but I didn’t realize the series is about identical triplet brothers, I love that! Excjted to read them! ❤️
Caitlyn Santi says
*Should say excited to read them*
Hallee Bridgeman says
I hope you’re able to read them and love them!
Julie says
❤️ this! Can’t wait to read it! I do like bad boy groped finds hope and redemption when it feels like it’s something that could really happen, when it’s done in a realistic way and I can genuinely believe by the end of the books that there has been a real heart change that will last.
Julie says
Oops. Just saw a typo in my comment. Wish there was an edit button. That should read “I do like bad boy finds hope and redemption tropes”
Hallee Bridgeman says
HA! Groping bad boys. LOL. I think that’s a different genre. ;-)
Yes! It has to be real. No shortcuts, no convenience.
Lori R says
I love the cover. I was not familiar with this series and it looks like one that I would enjoy reading.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you so much! I fell in love with the cover!
Linda Herold says
Hi Hallee! My ex-hair dresser was the mother of triplets! Your books sound interesting. I enjoyed your post.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Triplets would be SUCH FUN. I saw a listing for a documentary of 3 triplet brothers separated at birth who come back together as young adults. I’m looking forward to watching it.
Judy says
This looks like it would be a good book to read. I like to cheer for the underdog, so I would like to see the bad boy redemption. Nice looking cover.
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Judy!
Pam Whorwell says
Looking forward to reading this series! So glad that God is a healer and restorer of brokenness and often restores us to a better place than we started in. I know been there done that. Thank God I didn’t stay broken.
Hallee Bridgeman says
So much yes. I know for a fact my writing sprung out of my broken earth.
Abigail Harris says
Lovely cover! Can’t wait to read it!
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Abigail!
Jennie says
I’m not a huge fan of bad boys. I like my good boys. :) I do love a marriage of convenience story. I think because marriage is about choices and making it work and this trope especially can show that. That the decision to make it work goes a long way. That said, I don’t like historical because I’m a historian and most aren’t well-researched enough for me. I will admit, I have book 1 of your WWII series and haven’t read it yet (I’ve read all your contemporaries), but I need to get at it!
Hallee Bridgeman says
I hope you love Virtues and Valor! It’s a reader favorite.
I did a survey for reader trope preferences and found that arranged marriages was very close to the top for Christian romance readers.
SARAH TAYLOR says
Love the cover and love bad boy books Thank you for the chance to win! And Thank you all for the Bash would love to win one of the US prizes!
Hallee Bridgeman says
You’re welcome, Sarah!
Jessica B. says
Reading books where the characters are making or have made some poor decisions are sometimes hard to read at first but seeing them begin to make needed changes is always rewarding.
Hallee Bridgeman says
It is definitely rewarding, Jessica! It’s always wonderful to see God’s grace revealed.
Sara Beth says
I am a huge fan of bad boy tropes, though I’ve only begun writing my own in the next WIP I’m working on currently. What I enjoy most, bad boy or no bad boy, are heroes who are hurting for some reason or another. Heroines too. But give me a hero who is deeply broken, and I’m ALL in.
Can’t wait to read this one friend. Thanks for sharing :)
Hallee Bridgeman says
Ahhhh *sigh* the broken hero. Totally know what you’re saying, friend!
Natalya Lakhno says
Beautiful cover Hallee ❤️
Yay for bad boys “becoming “ good ones 😉
Hallee Bridgeman says
Thank you, Natalya! Yay!
Lori R says
I like it when the bad boy finds love and peace. I am going to have to read your book!
Hallee Bridgeman says
I love seeing bad boys find peace! Especially the peace that passes understanding!
Arletta says
I think neighbour next door or siblings friend are two of my favourite to read but that’s not to say I don’t like others. It’d be interesting to read how he turns his life around.
Hallee Bridgeman says
That is always a fun read — because they know each other already! The discovery is in the romance and not the character.
Shirley Strait says
I have been a fan since I read and reviewed your Virtues series for TBCN.
I look forward to reading this one. I love to read books where God makes a huge change in someone’s life.
Rebekah Miller says
Yes! I love stories with relatable characters who are flawed and imperfect. Job says man’s days are full of trouble-we’ve all experienced pain and disappointments colliding with our own humanity and how we react to those things. I love seeing redemption in a book-it reminds me of what God has done for me. ❤️
ChristieU says
Great story line and nice cover!
Susanne says
I love reading a variety but my favorite is anything that includes suspense.