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Mail Order Revenge (with eBook giveaway)

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SHE’LL BECOME HIS BRIDE … IF IT MEANS SHE CAN FINALLY TAKE HER REVENGE.

Elizabeth Landvick knows of one man to blame for her family’s loss of fortune and her parents’ deaths. Now, she will stop at nothing to take her revenge and recover their wealth. Even travel across the country to marry the man’s son.

With his focus on his sprawling Arizona ranch, Axel Forsberg has little time for wooing a woman, so when his father finds him a bride from the east, he trusts he won’t regret the convenience. Until horses go missing, barns burn to the ground, a range war begins…and he loses his heart.

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It gives me great pleasure today to introduce readers to an exceptionally talented writer, and one of my critique partners, Angela Couch. For several years now, I’ve had the privilege of being one of the first to read Angela’s WIP novels. I’ve enjoyed every one, so I decided to host Angela on Inspy Romance today to ask her some questions about her writing and recent publications.

Angela Couch

Angela welcome. Please tell us what time period do you write in and what made you choose to write in that period?

I’m afraid I haven’t been able to settle on one particular era. WWII is where my writing began as a teenager, but my publications have a very broad spectrum. More recently, I have had a lot of fun in the American west with Mail-Order Revenge and Her Blue-eyed Brave, a novel releasing next year, and Revolutionary War with my Hearts at War series.

Mostly I just love history and imagining what living at that time would have been like.

Your latest release, Mail Order Revenge is the book we’re showcasing here on Inspy today, and the one I believe you’re giving away an eBook to one lucky reader who leaves a comment.

Where is this story set, and what made you choose the location?

SHE GLANCED SIDEWAYS AT THE BUMBLE BEE SALOON AND SHUDDERED. NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THE PREDICAMENT SHE’D LANDED HERSELF IN, BUT WHO NAMED A TOWN AFTER AN INSECT?

Mail-Order Revenge is set in 1880s Arizona Territory, and features the twig of a town, Bumble Bee. The best part about this location, is that Bumble Bee actually existed, though is now a ghost town. If you have a minute, click here for a glance at what remains. http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/az/bumblebee.html

Thanks for that interesting link, Angela.

What do you think your readers will most enjoy reading about your hero, Axel Forsberg? 

I recently asked some readers to describe Axel Forsberg as they saw him and was quite pleased with their replies. So far they like that while “gentle and sweet” when it comes to his new wife, he is neither weak nor soft. Axel, named for my 18 month-old nephew, is a man who works hard and fights for his dreams, but whose mother taught him the importance of a good woman and lasting marriage.

Swoon! What better qualities for a hero.

What do you think your readers will most enjoy reading about your heroine? 

After reading the blurb, some readers have been concerned whether they would like her at all, but most find themselves drawn to her emotional struggle and growth. She’s flawed, but aren’t we all? Her growth and journey back to God are what readers seem to relate to.

Mail Order Revenge has a stunning cover. Tell us how that came about.MailBride3

I was so blessed to be introduced to Jessica Sprong, (thank you Marion!) a very talented graphic designer in South Africa. I let her know my idea for the cover and she brought it to life. I immediately fell in love with her work.

How did you find working with an overseas graphic designer?

I admit to loading an international clock a couple times to see how early or late it was in South Africa, but generally, with the miracle of email and the internet in general, she might as well have been in the same city.

Here’s what readers are saying about Mail Order Revenge:

“Amazing story that captivates and intrigues. Enjoying read that I didn’t want to put down and read in one sitting!” Amazon Reviewer

“What a story… She wanted revenge and when an ad for a mail order bride came from the man who ruined her family! She was all in! I love these type stories and this one did not disappoint.. A wonderful story of forgiveness & romance. If you like mail order brides and inspirational historical romance, you will love this one!” Deanna Stevens

So what can we expect next from the talented pen of Angela K. Couch?

I am very excited about Hearts at War, a four book series set during the American Revolutionary War that will be released by Pelican Book Group over the next couple years. The Scarlet Coat is the first book and is now available for preorder! Soon after will follow The Patriot and the Loyalist, The Tory’s Daughter and The Return of the King’s Ranger.

A WomaTheScarletCoatn Compelled by Christian Charity

Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe.  When the British invade the Mohawk Valley, and her father and brother don’t return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help…? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat?

A Man Lost to the Devastation of War

Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his “enemy” is capturing his heart?

A Scarlet Uniform Holds the Power to Unite or Divide

Andrew’s injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore. As Rachel nurses him back to health, his hidden scarlet coat threatens to expose the deeds of her merciful heart, and Andrew is forced to face a harrowing decision—Stay hidden and risk losing the woman he loves or turn himself in and risk losing his life.

If you want to discover more about Angela and her work, you can connect with her at any of the links below:

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Amazon Author Page

Goodreads

Don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win an eBook of Mail Order Revenge.

 

Marion Ueckermann (70 Posts)

USA Today bestselling author, MARION UECKERMANN’s passion for writing was sparked when she moved to Ireland with her family. Her love of travel has influenced her contemporary inspirational romances set in novel places. Marion and her husband again live in South Africa and are setting their sights on retirement when they can join their family in the beautiful Cape.


Comments

  1. Thanks for introducing us to Angela, Marion. A town named Bumble Bee…I love it! The ghost town link was quite interesting.
    Congratulations on your latest release, Angela!

  2. Sounds like an interesting story- with a town called Bumble Bee is has to be!! Always like finding new authors, thanks Marion. I have to say, I am looking forward to more books in your Seven Suitors series.

  3. Thanks Marion for introducing a new author and her romances. Always enjoy an interesting historical novel set in America’s past. Women had to be strong to survive, especially in the Wild West. Thanks for sharing how technology can be used to interact with others around the globe. Best wishes.

  4. Ohhh! I would LOVE to win a copy of this story. It’s on my TBL (that’s To Buy List) once I’m less broke. Ha ha. LOVE the cover and the blurb is super intriguing. :) All the best as you write for His glory. Lucy

  6. You’re so right about Bumble Bee! Angela’s stories never fail to keep me turning the pages with her headstrong heroines.

    As for Seven Suitors, you’re going to be on overload soon. Coming by September this year will be: A Romance for Rose (July), A Hero for Heather, A Courtship for Clover, and A Husband for Holly (all September releases). Early next year will be A Proposal for Poppy and finally, A Love for Lily.

  9. I love meeting new to me authors! Thanks for the introduction!

    I’m originally from South Africa but now live in Australia, so I know what it’s like to have to work out the different time zones before making phone calls.:)

  10. It’s always good to find out about new authors. The stories seems very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

  11. You’re welcome, Lientjie. I thought with a name and surname like that, you were South African :) Where in South Africa did you hail from? Hope you get to read Angela’s works.

  14. I really enjoy reading mail order bride stories and this one sounds like it has an interesting twist. Thanks for the chance to win. I’d love to read it.
    I like the cover too. Interestingly it’s been used at least a couple more times, one is a book by Pepper Basham, The Thorn Keeper and another I’ve seen listed as a regency novel but I can’t remember the title of it.

  15. Ohhh….I am so excited to read this book! The book cover caught my attention immediately, beckoning to me to pick it up and read it! The story sounds like it’s going to be awesome and clever! I love this type of storyline, and can’t wait to see how it plays out! I have never heard of or read one of Angela’s books before, but I will now! Thanks for the introduction!!!

  16. I enjoy stories set in the old west . Revenge sounds like an unusual premise for a mail order bride. Should make for an interesting read!

  17. I love the cover of your new book. Someone with a sense of humour must have named the town “Bumblebee”.

  19. Thanks for introducing a new author to me, especially one whose writing peaks my interest! The book cover is well done and certainly grabbed by attention.

  20. Thank You for the introduction, Marion! I’m looking forward to reading these books. They sound intriguing. I love watching characters grow in their faith and understanding throughout a novel!
    The peek at the real BB, AZ, is a treat.
    Many blessings,
    Linda

  25. I hope you have a chance to read it. :) Interestingly enough, Pepper’s was actually a different photo, but same model in a similar pose. I almost didn’t use it because of that, but it fit the book so well… :)

  26. Thanks for the interview. I love getting acquainted with a new author and this one sounds like she has some amazing books!

  28. This is actually my debut Novella, as I have only published short stories until now (Though they did quite well in contest and such) The Scarlet Coat will be my Debut Novel, so you haven’t missed much. :) So glad to have been introduced to you. I hope you enjoy!

  31. Thanks, Tammy! There was some deeper reason for the name of the town, but I think a sense of humor also must have played a role. :)

  36. Wow! This sounds like a great book. The cover is beautiful and I love the cabin on the back. Thank you for this interview.

  38. I’m glad we were introduced, Julianne! I hope you enjoy the story and want to come back for more. I am quite excited about next year’s releases! :)

  41. Glad you enjoyed a gander at BB. :) Between the name and the history, it was impossible not to use it in my story. I hope you enjoy the books and look forward to hearing what you think. :)

  45. Glad to have caught your interest, Colleen. I hope you enjoy this story and the ones to come. :) And thank you, Marion, for all the kind words!

  46. It’s great how easy it is now to check time zones and even weather around the world! So glad to “meet” you as well, Lientjie. I hope you enjoy my stories! :)

  51. This post sounded vaguely familiar and then I’ve recalled reading about Mail-Order Revenge somewhere else and considering reading it. It is in my maybe list–I’m still very conflicted about the revenge issue. You told me to “hate the sin and love the sinner” at the time. That’s something else I’ve been thinking a lot lately while reading Joan Durgin’s Enchantment. So I think I’m getting quite convinced. Thank you for creating deep stories that make us ponder about our faith and love.

  54. Oh nice, I’ve both read & reviewed this book by Angela & enjoyed it very much! I don’t think readers will be disappointed :-)

  55. Angela’s stories sound delicious! I’ll have to add them to my ever-lengthening wish list! What great imaginations writers have.
    Now I’m off to click my way to another time, another place, another continent… Bumble Bee sounds so cute. I guess we have some weird and wonderful place names in Australia too. The Aboriginal names are wonderful (Wee Waa, Wagga Wagga, Woy Woy, Wooloomooloo and Oodnadatta to name a few) but Come By Chance always makes me wonder just how it got its name!

  57. What a nice interview! Angela, you are a new-to-me author, so it was nice getting to know about you and your books. They sound wonderful! I’ll have to put Mail Order Revenge on my TBR list!

  59. Glad to hear I might be getting to you. ;) Really what I love about the girl in Mail-Order Revenge, is her change. She goes there with her heart closed to God and the truth, and gradually both reach her. That is the real story.

  61. Thanks Narelle! The nice thing about this story is it’s just a novella so it’s easier to fit in. :) And yes, Bumble Bee has quite the charm just in it’s name. :) Come by chance does sound intriguing!

  64. That’s what I thought, Patty! I hope you get a chance to read Mail-Order Revenge. If you like the American West, this is probably right up your alley. :)

  66. Wow!! I’m definitely going to find this book!! Sounds intriguing. Love the cover!!

  73. Angela, You have been super busy!

    That’s a good thing for us, because (IMO) the world can always use more historical fiction novels. It’s my favorite genre!

    I’ve not read many books set in the American West and that’s one thing that appeals to me about Mail-Order Revenge.

    Hearts at War is set in the same time period as Lori Benton’s Pathfinder Series. The way the Indian’s played such a big part in the Revolution is fascinating to me.

    Congratulations on all of your upcoming releases.

    I’ve added MOR and Hearts at War to my goodreads to-read list.

    @AmandaGeaney

  74. Glad to have you intrigued, Mandi, And I love the cover, too (but then I’m biased as my cover designer, who also happens to be my talented niece, designed this one, too).

  75. Was out of town, so a delayed response, but the book does sound interesting. As several others have said, the cover is great! It’s interesting how some covers just grab me from the start, and others are “off-putting” :-)

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