Happy Holidays! Welcome to the next blog post in this Christmas Round-Robin! At each author’s blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answer at this Google Form. Note: You must answer the questions for every author in the round -robin correctly to be considered to win the $350 first place, $250 second place or $150 third place Amazon gift cards.[Note: these prizes are USD values. If you are not a U.S. resident, you will get a gift card from the Amazon store for your country; however, it will be valued at these USD amounts.) At the end of my post is a link to the next blog, who will provide a link to the next blog, etc., to the very end.

I’m thrilled to get the chance to tell you about my book Christmas Mercy. This book is the first in the latest Crossroads collection, as well as a spin-off novella featuring characters who appeared in my fourth Everyday Love novel, Whatever Happens Next. Side characters Vera and Edie demanded their own book!

College sweethearts finding themselves unexpectedly pregnant, Rob and Vera got engaged but never made it to the altar. By the time their daughter was a toddler, it was clear something wasn’t right with her eyes, so Rob left to find work out of state but never returned. Vera’s been raising their daughter for seven years with the help of her mother and brother. When Rob shows up out of the clear blue flinging accusations, she doesn’t shy away from clearing up the outrageous lies he’s been told.

From there, rebuilding a relationship with his daughter, figuring out visitation and custody, and deciding to move home for good are just the beginning for Rob. More is going on with his parents than he initially thought, and old feelings for Vera fight their way back despite the false truths he’d believed for so many years.

I love this second chance story because Rob and Vera are two very realistic characters. They made mistakes in their lives before Christ that impact their daily lives today, but now that they’re both believers, they understand the fullness of forgiveness, grace, and especially mercy. Both have a lot to figure out with some very difficult situations, and it’s how they come together and approach life with intention that I really admire.

Before we get to the question, I’d like to take a moment to shout out to the other four books in this amazing collection! Hallee Bridgeman’s tale, The Seven Year Glitch, features a devious relative who deliberately kept the heroes apart, but once they reunite and discover the truth their second chance is sweet. Lesley Ann McDaniel’s Laughing All The Way is a fun friends-to-more makeover story between two coworkers with big dreams. And in Chautona Havig’s Ghosted At The Altar, a cancelled wedding stuns both the bride and the groom—but a determined younger sister won’t rest until the lovebirds make it down the aisle. Finally, Amanda Tru’s Five Gold Rings ties all of the previous stories together with her own. As always, her book is emotionally gripping and sure to keep those pages turning to the sweetly satisfying conclusion!

Now let’s continue with the scavenger hunt! Go to the book on Amazon at this link and Look inside to find the answer to this question: What form of dementia affects Rob’s father?  When you have the answer, fill out this form and head on to the next blog!

Thank you so much for visiting! The next author on the tour is Jan Christensen with her book, Cairo’s Christmas Journey. Her link is HERE. Remember that you must answer every question from all 35 authors in this collection correctly and the round-robin will end on December 12th at 11:59 PM EST!