On
Tour with Prism Book Tours
Paperback & ebook,
275 Pages
May 1st 2019 by Bling!
Romance
The pampered diva is
about to meet her match
Songbird Gloria Houghton
has always needed to be the center of attention, but the spotlight has shifted.
Seeking fame and a fresh start, she finds a new stage in Branson, Missouri…only
to risk being replaced by a manipulative rival. If Gloria can’t be the star,
who is she?
Jack-of-all-trades Nick
Sherwood is just one leaf on a vast family tree that includes a restaurant
chef, hotel owners, and even the headline act at a family-owned theater. He’s
seen how fame can blind a person with jealousy and is more than content to stay
in the background thank you very much. If only he wasn’t so fascinated--and
irritated--by the newest addition to the staff.
After a disaster of a
first impression and financial difficulties land Gloria in the humblest of
jobs—with Nick as her boss—it might be time for her to learn to sing a new
song.
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EXCERPT:
Friday, Mid-February
Gloria
Houghton turned away from the list and faked a smile as her castmates
congratulated her on another supporting role. She forced herself to take a deep
breath, and then one more, as she squeezed through the crowd of actors outside
the dressing rooms at The Wardrobe Dinner Theatre.
Yet the
light-headed feeling remained. What would it take to regain her status as the
leading lady? Then again, who was she kidding? She’d hoped for a bigger part
this time, but she also knew that her surgically repaired knee couldn’t take
the beating. Oh, she could keep living on pain pills and ice packs and try not
to limp through the season. The only other alternative was to tell the owners that
she needed to take more time off—for what, physical therapy? Another surgery?
She should
probably start with getting a second opinion from a medical professional before
doing anything rash.
Near the back
of the crowd, Dani stopped her progress. “Are you okay?”
A nod and
another fake smile seemed to appease the actress. The same actress whose
sparkling engagement ring only served as a glittering reminder that Gloria’s
grasp on love was as fleeting as her hold on the spotlight.
Gloria’s
stomach churned. It wasn’t fair. She’d been part of the cast here first, but
her position as the director’s favorite had cracked and then crumbled. Former
friends no longer followed her direction. And her on-again, off-again boyfriend
seemed to want a new leading lady.
It was no
wonder. Even she didn’t like the bitter woman she had become.
And still
Dani continued to be kind. Not to mention—as hard as it was to admit the truth—the
other actress really had more talent, especially when it came to dancing.
Even Liz, the
star of their current show, Seven Brides
for Seven Brothers, had exceptional talent with a camera.
The only
thing Gloria excelled at was singing.
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About the Author
Candee Fick is a multipublished, award-winning author.
She is also the wife of a high school football coach and the mother of three
children, including a daughter with a rare genetic syndrome. When not busy
writing, editing, or coaching other authors, she can be found cheering on the
home team at sporting events, exploring the great Colorado outdoors, indulging
in dark chocolate, and savoring happily-ever-after endings through a good book.
In addition to writing
clean faith-based romance novels and inspirational non-fiction, Candee coaches
other authors with their marketing plans and offers content editing to aspiring
novelists. She is a member of both American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
and the Christian Proofreaders and Editors Network. Her fiction has
semi-finaled, finaled, and won the ACFW Genesis Contest and Selah Awards.
Tour Schedule
Tour Giveaway
- One 1st prize
winner will receive: the complete set of The Wardrobe Series (ebook only if
international winner, otherwise print copies) plus a $25 Amazon gift card
- One 2nd prize
winner will receive: Copy of Sing a New Song (ebook only if
international winner, US winner can choose ebook or print) plus a $10 Amazon
gift card
- Ends May 15, 2019
Thanks so much for hosting me today! Readers who love country music, strong families, and redeemed villains are sure to enjoy this latest installment in the series.
ReplyDeleteI think this book has an amazing cover.
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome. I like the light theme .
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