I'm proud to let my blog readers in on two really cool deals - The final book in Lyn Cote's Harbor Intrigue series! A free gift for you!

First, the last novel in Lyn Cote's series, "Harbor Intrigue," Dangerous Secrets, will be on sale in stores and online on July 10th.

Here is what Romantic Times Magazine had to say about Dangerous Secrets:

"4 ½ Stars—Fantastic, A Keeper!

When book store owner Sylvie Patterson's visiting cousin dies under suspicious circumstances, her life--and lives of those around her--become fraught with peril. State homicide cop Ridge Matthews is suddenly in the picture to take his ward, 12-year-old Ben, to military school. But Ben has wormed his way into the hearts of Sylvie and her father and may be in danger. Thus in Dangerous Secrets by Lyn Cote, Ben's future is put on hold while they try to solve the mystery. Don't miss this intriguing read that will keep you guessing."

(Dangerous Season and Dangerous Game precede Dangerous Secrets, but each is a standalone story, but set in the same community, Bayfield and Ashland Counties of WI.)

To purchase online, CLICK HERE!

Second, A FREE GIFT FOR THE FIRST 50.

In celebration of Love Inspired's 10th anniversary, Lyn's publisher has sent her brochures which include two (2) one dollar ($1) off coupons for any one Love Inspired and one Love Inspired Suspense good from now until December 31, 2007. She will send one of these brochures to each of the first 50 people who request one. Just go to her website (www.LynCote.net) and click Email Lyn and e-mail her your snail address. She will send you one. (And will never divulge your email or snail address to anyone else!)

Lyn says: "I feel honored that I was a part of the first 10 years of Love Inspired Romance. And I'm happy to share this offer with you."

Christine says: "Lyn, thanks for sharing the news about Dangerous Secrets with us! I'll be looking for it the next time I'm in Wal-Mart."

The Cure
By Athol Dickson


Imagine a medicine that cures you of your worst vice.

One dose and you’re free. How much would a person pay for such a cure? How far would they go? Would they lie for it? Steal for it? Kill for it?

Riley Keep, former man of God, former missionary, has been a beggar on the streets for years, desperate to forget the past. His wife, daughter, work, and faith were all lost in the aftermath of one far-flung act of wickedness. Believing some things cannot be forgiven in this life, lately Riley has begun to think of giving up the ghost. Then he hears the rumors.

Miracles are happening in Maine.

An old woman fleeing a horrific monster, a lonely wife and mother tempted by forbidden desire, an impoverished lobsterman lured by tainted wealth, a young girl weighing life and death decisions, a small town cop with a murder on his hands . . . these are just a few of the citizens of Dublin, Maine, a picture postcard village slowly suffocating underneath an avalanche of hungry people searching for a miracle. But only Riley Keep will find what he desires. And only then will Riley learn if it will save him, or if it’s true what people say . . . .

Sometimes The Cure is worse than the disease.

Advance praise for The Cure:

“…well-written, intelligent follow-up to Dickson's Christy Award-winning River Rising. An involving, suspenseful take on God's transforming grace, it tackles a serious issue while providing an absorbing story.” (Library Journal)
“…unpredictable and surprising, even though clues are sprinkled throughout the book. The final twist was chilling…the author does a wonderful job weaving in the deceit and the actions of those unrestrained by ethics and driven by the bottom line…a powerful book, one that will remain on my bookshelf for a long time to come.” (Crosswalk)
“Rich with local dialect and scenery…. Dickson's approach is thought-provoking, and his prose beautifully evokes the taciturn spirit of the Mainers who people this novel….full of interesting ideas and well-developed characters.” (Publisher’s Weekly)

About the author:


Athol Dickson’s writing has been favorably compared to the work of Octavia Butler (Publisher’s Weekly) and Flannery O’Connor (The New York Times). His They Shall See God was a Christy Award finalist and his River Rising was a Christy Award winner, selected as one of the Booklist Top Ten Christian Novels of 2006, and a finalist for the Christianity Today Best Novel of 2006.

Learn more about Athol Dickson and his work at www.atholdickson.com or visit his blog at http://whatatholwrote.blogspot.com/

Click here to buy The Cure at Amazon or directly from Bethany House Publishers.

My friend and fellow author, Rachel Hauck, gave me an honor this week on her blog. It's a Rockin' Girl Blogger Award. Thanks Rachel!! The cool thing is the recipient can pass it on. So for the best new blog I've seen in ages, I'm awarding it to Annalisa Daughety aka Princess of Patience. Then to a friend who consistently comes up with something unusual to blog about and makes it interesting - Dead cows, sewer rats, and aliens, her blog entries always fascinate me - Candice Speare. And as a nudge to "Get back to blogging regularly--we miss you!" I'm giving one to Lynette Sowell. And last but not least, to my favorite editors, the Barbour girls at The Edit Cafe. Congratulations, ladies! Pass it on.

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