It’s a new year, my husband and I have moved back to our hometown and are getting settled into our new house, and I’ve got a new book on pre-order.
I have shared this cover a bit on social media, but this is the first time I’ve shared it here, and I wanted to be sure to let you all know about my new book because Love to Believe In is the final piece in my Abundance series.
Back when I was frantically packing, I scheduled it to release on June 28, 2021. Why so long to wait? Well, this was our first move in 25 years. I wasn’t sure how long that “getting settled” business would take, and I was rather intimidated by the whole idea of moving. As you might expect, just a couple weeks after the moving van arrived, things are still in a bit of disarray. Here’s part of my office, for example!
I’m steadily working on the house and on the book and I’m hoping, if I can get it ready, to release it sooner. Not months sooner, of course. I’ve got lots of beta reader comments to incorporate, and it still has to go to the editor. In the meantime, I’m celebrating small victories, like the fact that I found my hair dryer, which the movers put in an unlabeled box and stuck in a corner of the garage. Just where you’d look for a hair dryer, right?
Anyway, let me tell you a little bit about the conclusion to the Abundance series.
When a down-and-out jewelry designer takes a job at a hardware store, can the Mr. Fix-It manager find a way to repair her broken heart?
Poppy Dillon never dreamed that the life she’d built could shatter completely. Just as she was about to tell her husband she was expecting, he announced he was leaving her. She’d barely caught her breath when she learned of his gambling debts. Now, she’s pregnant, broke, and alone. When her grandfather offers her a place to stay and a job at his hardware store, she quickly accepts.
Hank Hamlin, manager of Porter’s Hardware, is less than enthused about his boss’s plan to hire Poppy. She may be beautiful, but the woman doesn’t know a socket wrench from a screwdriver. But when her creative marketing ideas bring business to the store, Hank begins to find her more appealing. As he learns how she’s persevered despite the challenges she’s faced, the attraction between them grows.
But when his compulsive need to protect other people triggers her deepest fears, their fragile romance falters. And when Hank’s boss steps up his plans to help Poppy, abandoning his agreement to sell Hank the store, Hank feels betrayed. Is their romance doomed? Or can Hank and Poppy open their hearts to God’s blessings and find a love to believe in?
If you’d like to pre-order it, just click here.
I’m giving away a free copy (one Kindle copy, available worldwide) of Book 5 in the Abundance series, Love Meant to Be, to one person who comments below. I’d love to know what you think of the new cover for Book 6!
If you’d like to be included in the drawing, please comment by Sunday evening, Jan 31, 2021. One commenter on this post will be chosen at random, notified by email, and announced in a Sunday edition. *Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.*
Sally Bayless writes contemporary Christian romance that features compelling characters, real-world problems, and uplifting endings filled with the power of love. She lives in the beautiful hills of Appalachian Ohio and has two grown children. When not working on her next book, she enjoys reading, watching BBC television with her husband, doing Bible studies, kayaking, and shopping for cute shoes. For updates on her writing and a free insider’s guide to her books, subscribe to her newsletter by clicking the newsletter icon below or visiting http://bit.ly/NewsfromSally.
I have lived in my house for 29 years and want to downsize but moving really scares me. I can’t watch read your book when it comes out!
Hi Lori! I understand your fear! It’s amazing how much stuff accumulates! I will say, though, that every day it’s getting better!
Lovely cover!
Thanks, Toni!
Great cover! Their hug looks super comforting. P.S. No need to enter me in the drawing for the Kindle copy.
Thanks, Jessica! I thought it was a sweet hug too!
We moved 12 times in 20 years, including a couple of times we stayed in one place for four years, so you can see what the rest of the time looked like! And we have now been in the same house for 20 years, so the thought of moving again is terrifying. I’ve lost my packing mojo, and a rolling stone gathers much less moss (or belongings) than one parked in one spot. There’s no move on the near horizon, but will likely be in five-ish years. I can still ignore the thought.
Hi Valerie! I don’t think I every had any packing mojo, lol! And boy, did we ever accumulate a lot of moss. I thought I’d gotten rid of so much before we left Ohio, but there’s still so much stuff! You are wise to ignore all thoughts of moving!
I love the cover, and the book sounds really good!! I’ve never moved!! I have, however, helped friends pack up to move, so I can kind of relate! Now, I’m slowly going through Mom’s things, and wow!!! One person can certainly accumulate a lot of stuff through the years! I haven’t even touched rooms that we shared, I’ve only done her bedroom, and I thought I knew what was in there! Boy, was I wrong!!!
Hi Trudy! I’m so glad you like the cover and the book description. :) And yes, we sure can accumulate a lot!
The cover is beautiful! I love the misty green background and the font is lovely. Hugs are always a good thing.
Hi Sharon! I’m so glad you like the cover!
I love the colorful cover and the book itself sounds really good. I look forward to reading it!
I moved 11 times in 8 years, stayed there 8 years then moved again. I’ve been here now for 19 yrs. and hate the thought of ever doing it again. I try to use being a widow & disabled as a reason but in all honesty I have just accumulated too much stuff!
If you want to know how goofy Michigan weather can be…..one day when my husband & I were moving we had sunshine, rain, sleet, strong winds and snow, truly all in one day! Obviously hot, cold and everything in between. One of the drawbacks to doing all of your own packing, moving & unpacking–ALWAYS expect the unexpected! One plus to it was learning many packing tips. 😊
Hi Deb! Sunshine, rain, sleet, wind, and snow all in one day? That sounds like a doozy of a moving day! I’m happy to hear you’re looking forward to the book!
Such a pretty cover! I love the green background and the couple embracing.
Thank you, Megan! I’m so happy you like it!
I love the cover! I am super excited to read this book!
Thank you, Angeline!
This sounds like a wonderful book! I love the plot and I could totally picture the characters. Joe and I have been in the same house for over 20 years and I can’t even begin to imagine trying to move. We moved a ton of times early in our marriage but finally got set here. Looking around, I realize just how much I need to focus on decluttering.
Thank you for your kind comments, Deb! I started decluttering in June. I got rid of so much stuff. Literally took carloads to the charity shop, and I could start again right now. Sigh.
Cover is lovely and story sounds amazing!! Can’t wait!!
Oh, thank you, Margaret! I am struggling a bit to going this morning and it sure does a lot of good to think someone is eager to read this book!
I would have been happy to donate my hair dryer. It only gets used when company comes and since Covid, no company. Happy you found it. Tools go in the garage.
Your comment made me chuckle, Sandra! So glad you stopped by!
I love it! Beautiful <3
Thank you, Natalya!
Your book cover is Beautiful! Thank you for sharing it. (not entering this ebook giveaway, but Thank you)
Thank you so much, Alicia! I am blessed to have a wonderful cover designer!
Beautiful cover, fits the title.
Thanks, Denise!
Fabulous cover. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Thanks, Debra! Blessings to you as well!
What a beautiful cover!
Thanks, Marilene! I’m so glad people are liking it!
Hi Sally. That’s a lovely book cover – the colors are eye-catching yet calming & the couple looks so relieved & comforted. Sweet.
Every time I hear someone is moving I cringe. We have been in our home now 44 yrs – yikes! We moved 3x in the first 3 yrs of our marriage & on the 4th move I commented, “I hope this is it. I don’t enjoy moving”. SMH. It would be a nightmare w all our things, now. ;/
I’m glad you found your hair dryer. I hate replacing something that I know I already have. Even if (in your case) it’s missing!
Hi Penelope! I’m so glad you like the cover! I, too, would be cringing at the thought of moving after 44 years. Moving after 25 was bad enough! Have a great weekend!