Defending Glory Review

"Along with the wonderful character development, Ms. Albert knows how to give you the details you want and not bore you with unimportant ones that drag the story down. You will get a bird’s-eye view of the town, but think of this bird also as a fly on the wall—because Ms. Albert’s ability to get into each character’s head is amazing. You get a true sense of who each character really is and you see how God moves in their lives. She answers all your questions and the only question you will have at the end is…when will her next novel come out? Definitely a keeper on my bookshelf."

~ Joanne Troppello reviewing Defending Glory on her blog: It Only Takes a Mustard Seed to Make a Dream Grow.

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DEFENDING GLORY...5 Star Review

Some days are just WAY better than others, and sometimes serendipity steps in and makes life ALL the more worthwhile!

I just learned that

Defending Glory

first book of the Piedmont Islant Trilogy series,

received a 5 star review from

THE FICTIONAL BOOKSHELF.

"Where do I start? This book was amazing!

I’m a big fan of some big name authors

who write nothing but suspense, mysteries and so on.

I’d classify Anne K. Albert

as the next one to watch out for."

Thank you, Marissa, for the kind words and super review. You make me want to be a better, faster, more prolific writer!

To read the entire review, click HERE.

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Tada...TWO Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS

BJ and Toni

winners of the

Hoppy Easter Eggstravanza Giveaway Hop.

They will receive a pdf copy of

DEFENDING GLORY,

the first romantic suspense in my Piedmont Island Trilogy series. 

Thanks to everyone who entered the draw

and hopped their way through Easter!

Hoppy, Happy Reading!

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In a Body Bag...

Welcome to another Suspenseful Seven Sentence Sunday. This excerpt is from DEFENDING GLORY, first book of the Piedmont Island Trilogy series.

The heroine, Glory, is determined to stay on Piedmont Island despite the grizzly discovery of a dead man on her property. Someone else wants her gone...

The man tossed the binoculars onto the passenger’s seat. He inserted the key in the truck’s ignition.

He’d seen enough, overheard enough, to know the Palmer woman could still pose a threat to his operation. But one way or another she would leave.

Either of her own free will.

Or in a body bag.

The choice was hers.

 

To read more excerpts, visit Suspenseful Seven Sentence Sunday for a complete listing of other mystery and romantic suspense authors. Happy Sunday and happy reading!

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Earth Day 2011

In celebration of Earth Day 2011, Vanilla Heart Publishing authors share short stories, recipes, puzzles, crafts, poetry and more in this free anthology celebrating nature.

To receive your complimentary copy please become a follower, then leave a comment along with your email address. I will forward it to you ASAP.

Happy Earth Day!

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Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop

With more than 265 bloggers offering 265 giveaways, there is a very good chance your Easter basket will be be overflowing with all sorts of gifts and giveaway treasures. 

As much as I love chocolate (and I really, really, do LOVE chocolate), I'm offering something a little different.

I write romantic suspense stories that chill the spine, warm the heart, and soothe the soul...all with a delightful touch of humor. My giveaway is an e-book copy of DEFENDING GLORY, first book of my Piedmont Island Trilogy series.

Look to your left to see an image of the front cover.

Below is the back cover.

Why am I showing you the back? Because I'm proud of the reviewer quote below my name.

Written by Diana Coyle, Reviewer for Night Owl Reviews, she said, "If you're looking for a book with an engrossing storyline, characters you can't help but fall in love with and an author who knows how to create a winning masterpiece in the end, then look no further. Ms. Albert is an author to watch because she's definitely going places. She is one author you shouldn't pass up!"

Praise like that is every author's dream. It makes all of the hard work and long hours worthwhile. Thank you, Diana. :)

Want your own pdf copy of DEFENDING GLORY?

Entering is easy:

1. Become a follower

2. Leave a comment with your email addy

The winner (chosen at random) will be announced on Tuesday, April 26.

Btw, watch for book two of the Piedmont Island Trilogy series. PROTECTING HOPE will be released in e-book format in August. The print edition follows in September.

To continue the blog hop, see the complete listing of participants at I Am A Reader Not A Writer.

My thanks to I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Once Upon A Twilight for hosting this giveaway event.

Happy Easter, happy reading, and happy blog hopping!

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We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to Joanne Troppello. Joanne dropped by Elaine Cantrell's blog last week where I was a featured guest.

Joanne left a comment to the question I posed. That qualified her for the draw...and ta-da...she won!

Her prize?

An e-book copy of DEFENDING GLORY, first book of my Piedmont Island Trilogy series.

Happy reading, Joanne!

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The Most to Gain

Welcome to another Suspenseful Seven Sentence Sunday. This excerpt is from DEFENDING GLORY, first book of the Piedmont Island Trilogy series.

The hero, Mac, abandons his faith after the ambush that ends his career at the FBI. Now, the faith of his friends may be all that can save him...

Mac reached inside his pocket for his truck key. “I need to find whoever killed Manny and I need to do it quickly. Before Sheriff Smith decides I had the most to gain from his death.”

“How can we help?” she asked.

“I’m not sure you can.”

“We’ll pray,” the pastor said.

“It’s a start,” Mac replied. But in his heart, he doubted it would be enough.

To read more excerpts, visit Suspenseful Seven Sentence Sunday for a complete listing of other mystery and romantic suspense authors. Happy Sunday and happy reading!

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