I had no idea I’d be assigned this day to blog this month, but it’s perfect timing because I have a new book out today! I’d like to introduce you to Romanced by the Hero, book 12 in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series!
This book was fun and challenging to write for several reasons:
- It required a lot of research because the female lead is legally blind and I wanted to write her character with authentic and accurate experiences.
- It had to have a lot of romantic moments because the title kind of promises that (haha).
- As the last book of the series this year, I needed to include many of the other characters from the previous books, so that meant a lot of brainstorming and coordination with the other authors.
By God’s grace, I think I pulled it off. I’m very happy with how the book turned out and I can’t wait for you to meet Amy and Mac!
Here’s the gist of the story:
Two broken hearts. One lonely Christmas. And a love dare that changes everything for two new friends.
As Head of Security at Freedom Lodge, MacGyver Spark is used to protecting people. Since losing his fiancée in a car accident, he’s gotten good at protecting his heart as well. Determined to focus on his health and recovery, he’s kept himself busy with work and AA meetings and also far, far away from the opposite sex. He was content with living the life of a bachelor, until his cousin asked him to play tour guide for a gorgeous female friend.
Romance book blogger Amy McCormick isn’t one to wallow in self-pity. Born blind, she’s always tackled challenges head-on and been grateful for both the peaks and valleys of life. Except for her current valley—getting dumped by her first love—that has her questioning her faith and the future. Escaping to Colorado for a snowy, guy-free Christmas sounded like a good plan, until Mac shows up and challenges all her beliefs about men.
When faced with their greatest fears, Mac and Amy must learn to lean on each other and discover if love can really save the day.
What do you think of Romanced by the Hero? Have you read any of the books in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series? Let me know in the comments below!
Giveaway: I’d like to give away 2 digital copies of Romanced by the Hero. Two winners will be randomly chosen from the comments below. The giveaway will remain open until midnight on Sunday, December 19th.
A chauffeur and referee by day (AKA a stay at home mom of two), Liwen Y. Ho writes inspirational and sweet romance infused with heart, humor, and a taste of home (her Asian roots).
I’d like to read Romanced by the Hero. I also write contemporary romance. My son-in-law is blind, and he has not let that hold him back in life.
Hi Liegen! Would love to read your new release! Congrats! While teaching Freshman English, I had a blind student. This teacher learned a lot, even though I already had some experience interacting with blind people. When hubby attended Seminary we had a blind young man on our deacon group. Every Sunday he was our dinner guest. January 1978 I had to explain to him why city busses weren’t running due to a record breaking Michigan blizzard. Happy Holidays and best wish!
It sounds like an interesting read and I love the title.
Such a great book!!!! All of the books in the series that I’ve read have been great! I haven’t YET read them all, but probably about half, maybe?
Good morning, I have not yet read any of them , but they are on my TBR. They sound Great. Your book sounds like a great read, I love your book cover. Have a great day and stay safe. (not entering this giveaway as I don’t read ebooks at all, I am not tech savvy at all, but thank you.)
I’ve had a pleasure of reading it!
Great romance with the elements of suspense and mystery – perfect combination!
Hi Beth! It’s always nice to meet another author! Thank you for sharing about your son-in-law. :)
Hi Renate! Oh my, that sounds like one cold winter you experienced! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too!
Thanks so much, Shannon! :)
Hi Trudy! Aww, yay, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Hope you get to catch up on the rest of the series. You met many of the characters already in this book.
I’ve only read yours and Jessie’s so far, but what surprised me the most was realizing every “season” of six books was encompassing 3 years (it makes so much sense, haha). Congrats on your newest release!!
Since I’m on your launch team, I got to read Romanced by the Hero and really enjoyed it (and you don’t have to put me in the drawing!) I’ve read quite a few other of the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series, but keep waiting for another free month or two of Kindle Unlimited to read more :-) Keep up the good work!!
I have not read any of them yet.
Hi Alicia! Thanks! I love all the book covers in this series. And thankfully they are all available in print too if that works better for you. :) Thanks for commenting!
Hi Natalya! Thanks so much! It is a good combo! :)
Hi Priscila! So interesting, right? I was a bit surprised at the timeline at first too, but it’s neat to be able to see the characters again several years later in the later books. Thank you so much for your support! :)
Hi Margaret! Ahh, good thinking on waiting for a free month! ;) Thank you so much for your support with this launch!
Hi Jcp! No worries, this series is great for reading year round, not only at Christmastime. Thanks for commenting!
I have not read any of these books yet, but I think I have a couple in my TBR pile. I would love to read this one as I have had some experience with the blind. My brother-in-law has been blind since birth and he and my sister have raised a couple of leader dog puppies for their first year. Being a dog lover that angle is one I especially love! Being blind doesn’t stop many people from much in life but it does change their path along the way. It is so interesting to learn about.
Wishing you all a very Blessed Christmas!
I won a book in the series on this blog a while ago! I have not had time to read it yet … (among my homework for university, the books that I have stored in bookfunnel, the kindle cloud in amazon, those that I have bought on paper and those that I download from internet pages in Spanish where they offer free books or they lend them online … oh and the webtoons that I follow) I haven’t read it hahaha.
But I love the premise … especially that the protagonist is blind and reviews books, how does she read them? Do use audiobooks? braille? I do not know much visual impairment. especially when at least in my country I have never seen a single book in braille in any library or bookstore.
Sounds like a great book I have read one of the other books in the series
I would love to read this book. I’ve read other books by this author and enjoyed them immensely.
Hi Deb! I hope you’ll get to read this series soon. Thanks for sharing about your brother-in-law and sister. What a fun job they have raising puppies! Merry Christmas to you too!
Hi Lilly! Oh my, you need some extra hours in a day to read! Lol. Yes, Amy uses audiobooks and books in braille, too. Good question! Thanks for commenting!
Hi Kendra! Oh yay, I’m glad you’ve gotten a taste of Freedom, Colorado already. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Bobbie! I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for reading them!
Thank you so much, Liwen. You are a blessing to me. I have not read a lot in the last two years. Unfortunately, that means that I have not read any of the Freedom Ridge books. Thank you for your inspiration and caring. God bless you. Merry Christmas.
I have not read any of the books in the Freedom Ridge series, but I looked them up on Amazon and they sound like ones I would enjoy :-)
I also like books with uncommon heroes or heroines, like your character Amy who is blind. It adds an extra special layer to the story. I KNOW I’d enjoy “Romanced by the Hero” just because you wrote it Liwen :-)
Hi Debra, thank you for your kind words! You are a blessing to me too! I’m glad you’re still hanging out in the romance reader world even if you are not reading as much. Merry Christmas to you too!
Hi Trixi! Aww, that’s a big vote of confidence there! :) Thanks so much. I like uncommon heroes and heroines too; that’s part of the reason why I wrote Amy’s character. Thanks for commenting!
I plan to read them. They sound so interesting.
I’ve read a couple of the books in the series and loved them! The rest are in my TBR pile, but I’m sure I’ll love those too!
It is a rewarding job but there are rules I had never thought of too. Never giving them table scraps or treats for one. It’s one thing for you but you don’t think about how often others want to treat your pup (I love making treats for my Angel & have been known to share them). By far the hardest thing has to be giving them back for their training to start after a year! I was sad then-and I didn’t even see them every day. It is a gift to do but not everyone is cut out for the job. I know I wouldn’t do well, I’m a softie.
Hi Amy! I hope you’ll give them a try! Thanks for commenting!
Hi Melynda! Yay, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for commenting!
Aw man, that does sound so hard! I don’t think I’d be cut out for the job either!