Hi Friends,
I’m excited to show you the cover of my next English historical novel, Across the Blue and tell you about a special giveaway . . . but before I do, let me tell you a little about the story and characters.
The Heroine – Isabella Grayson, is the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate. She longs to become a journalist, but her parents don’t approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year.
The Hero – James Drake, is an aspiring aviator, and when he crashes his flying machine at the Grayson’s new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson’s newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella’s heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella’s faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?
Ready to see the beautiful cover?
I’m thrilled with the design! It perfectly captures Kent, England, and the white Cliffs of Dover, which play a huge part in this story. Bella’s hat is divine and just right for the 1909 time period. And when you see how fragile James’s airplane really is, it makes you appreciate his courage in attempting to be the first to fly across the English Channel!
I can’t wait to share Across the Blue with you! It releases February 20, 2018, and you can preorder a copy from your favorite retailer by following this link.
If you’re on GoodReads I hope you’ll click this link and add it to your “To Read” list!
And now I have a Giveaway for you! Help me spread the word, and you can enter in a drawing for a set of my four English historical novels: The Governess of Highland Hall, The Daughter of Highland Hall, A Refuge at Highland Hall, and Shine Like the Dawn! To enter just share this post on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or other social media sight and then leave a comment below, telling me where you shared it. I’ll draw one winner on Thursday, July 13th. If a US winner is chosen he or she will receive paperback copies, and if an international winner is chosen he or she will receive eBooks. Thanks for helping me spread the word about Across the Blue!
Until Next Time ~ Happy Reading!
Carrie
The books looks amazing, I’m sharing on Facebook, Thanks for this generous chance.
I shared…Lovely cover…can’t wait to read!
I love the new cover. They are all beautiful though. I shared on Pinterest and Twitter.
A beautiful, eye-catching cover design!! Love it. Story sounds great too! Congrats, Carrie!
Thank you for another beautiful cover. You have wonderful covers on all of your books.
Wow, beautiful cover, Carrie! Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it.
I shared on facebook, Google+ & Pinterest.
Blessings, Tina
I shared on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter!
The cover is gorgeous! I can’t wait to read the book!
Exquisite cover! I posted on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr and Google+. Hope that helps sell some copies! Exciting news for you and it looks great to read!
Carrie, this cover is STUNNING!
Shared on Facebook, Pinterest and Google+
Can’t wait to read it, shared on facebook :).
I shared on twitter. Such a beautiful cover on Across The Blue as well as your other books. Thank you for this giveaway.
Love the new book’s cover, Carrie. I shared on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+. Thanks for the giveaway and good luck everyone.
Does Goodreads count as a social media platform? I don’t have any other social media accounts.
CutePolarBear
Awesome cover. I shared it on Facebook and Pinterest
Great cover and giveaway! Shared on Facebook!
Congrats on your new book Carrie! The cover is absolutely beautiful. I am so excited to add this to my reading list.
I shared this post on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter.
Hi Carrie ?
I love this cover, and am looking forward to this story!
I shared this on Facebook ?
Can’t wait to read! Shared on Facebook!
Stunning cover that shows the essence of the story…shared 2 times on Facebook and twitter….Thanks for the chance…
Love this cover, book sounds really good too!! Shared on Fb
What a beautiful cover!! I love it.
I shared on Pinterest and Twitter -thank you!
The cover is gorgeous!! I cannot wait to read yghis book, it sounds wonderful!! I shared this on Facebook.?
Stunning cover! I posted a link to this page on my Facebook timeline. I’m looking forward to reading Across the Blue!
Shared to Facebook!
Shared my Goodreads “Want to Read” and your cover rereal website on Facebook.
I shared on Twitter.
Thanks, Nina!
I pinned this. It looks like a good book. We recently took the ferry from Dover to France and loved seeing the White Cliffs.
Hi Beth, that’s fun to hear you just traveled across the English Channel. I hope you enjoy Across the Blue and it brings back happy memories for you!
Beautiful cover! You are a new author to me, and I would love to read your book. ?
Love the cover! Looking forward to reading this book. I shared it on Pinterest
I pinned this to Pinterest.
I can’t wait to read this! My maiden name is Kendall and I traced my ancestry back to Kent. In my research, Kendall means, church by the river. And. my married name Scruggs means river also.
Love the book cover!
I will share on facebook.
Do really like the cover. Posted to Facebook and Twitter.
Added to my Goodread TBR list.
I shared on FB, Twitter & Pinterest. I Love the cover! I hope to win your books! Thanks for this great giveaway!!
The cover is beautiful and the blurb caught my attention. Would love to win and read this book. You would be a new author for me. Looking forward to reading your book whether I win or not.
I re-tweeted your tweet about this Giveaway! Kate Breslin has recommended your books and I can’t wait to start reading! Thank you for the chance to win. I would be thrilled!
Hi Carrie!
I shared on twitter. The new cover looks great, and the story sounds so good! I added as a “to read” on Goodreads!
Great cover and sounds like a great storyline, Carrie…but the release sounds like so far away :/ 🙂 I shared it on Twitter and Pinterest. Excited to see so many talking about it on FB, too!
Hi Bhriv, February does seem like a long time to wait for the release. I agree! Have you read my other books? That might keep you busy until February. Here’s a link to my book list: http://carrieturansky.com/index.php/books/ Happy Reading!
Hope to read this soon! Shared on Facebook and wish you tons of success with Across the Blue! Congratulations!
Shared on Facebook and twitter and then when I went to do Pinterest I lost what I was doing because it went into the app, and nothing came up. Will give it another try. I never have won a competition in my life and recently my sister won a cruise, now I am trying hard to win a competition! Haha!!!! You know me, I would be happy with a book! Especially yours. The Governess of Highland Hall has made a huge impact on me and the story never leaves me. My sister says I rave on about it just a tad! Haha! Shared this post on Facebook too I think! I love your writing…. a modern day Jane Austen.
Thank you Emmalisa!
Love the cover! It draws you in right away. I am sharing this on Facebook. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Thanks for sharing, Brenda!
Thank you for a chance to win a set of your works. The cover is very well done and leaves you with a sense of missing something, drawing you into opening and reading.
I shared on facebook. The book looks like a wonderful read.
Marion
The cover is beautiful and looks very intriguing can’t wait to read it Love all your books
The cover is so pretty . Would love to read it . Thanks for the giveaway .
I did Pinterest and Facebook
Marion
The covers on all your books are so eye catching! I know they say you can’t choose a book based on its cover but I still do. It is the first thing I look for. I shared your giveaway on Twitter, and pinterest. Thanks for the giveaway. Hoping I win!
Kate
Love the cover. What an interesting topic too. Shared on my facebook.
Shared on Facebook. The books sound great. I discovered your books by finding one at the library in the new books section.
I shared this on Facebook!
Shared on Twitter (@dedezoomsalot) and Pinterest (Savinginseconds)
The cover is gorgeous. Congrats!
That is a lovely cover!! And what an attractive website you have. I shared the post on Twitter.
I shared on Facebook! The book looks great!