Winner of A Way Back Contest

Just a few minutes ago my husband drew a name from the entries. The winner of this beautiful rhinestone airplane pin, similar to the one worn by the heroine in A Way Back, is Kat Hall. Congratulations, Kat. Send me your snail mail address at linda@lindalaroque.com and I'll put your pin in the mail.

Thanks to all who entered. If you've not picked up a copy of A Way Back, they are available at Champagne Books, Omnilit, and Amazon.

Linda
http://www.lindalaroque.com/

Reviews for A Way Back and Flames on the Sky

First, let me say, it's been a hectic couple of months and I've been lax in posting regularly. I promise to do better. Second, if you've not signed up for my monthly newsletter, I hope you'll do so. You can use the form on this page or email me at linda@lindalaroque.com with NEWSLETTER in the subject line and I'll put you on the list. If you'd also like to enter my A WAY BACK contest for the rhinestone pin, put NEWSLETTER/A WAY BACK CONTEST in the subject line. Third, don't forget to leave a comment for my monthly ebook drawing.

I'm thrilled with the reviews A WAY BACK has received and all so shortly after its release. To read the entire review, click on the link.

You Gotta Read Reviews by Val - You Need to Read

"Having read some of Ms. LaRoque's work before, I knew I would be in for a treat. Each book is like a breath of fresh air and another opportunity to get lost in another world. I'm not a fan of history but this book made learning about the 1930's so much fun. It's evident that Ms. LaRoque has done her homework on A Way Back and because of that, I was totally immersed in the time period. Ms. LaRoque paid excellent attention to detail and her writing style is polished and easy to follow. Whether it be the engaging plot line, compelling characters or talented author, I highly recommend you read this book."

The Romance Studio by Theresa B. - 5 Hearts

"I liked how the author blended the modern and the old. Amber was a modern woman who took no man's gruff and knew her way around the business world. Wellman was straight-laced, a typical slightly stuffy 1930's man. Even though Amber had different ideas about women in the work place, Wellman made little objection to her ideas. To me, this made him a more forward thinking man and a great person for Amber to hook up with. The author did a very good job on the finer details of the story, adding interesting tidbits. There was mention in the story of a time traveler before Amber made a appearance, it would of been nice to have them meet or to tell what happened to him. But I guess that's another story."

Long and Short Reviews by Camillia - 4 Books

"Ms. LaRoque’s descriptions of settings and emotional stress of that time are amazing and attention keeping. Even though A Way Back is short, the characters come to life as she tells of Alva’s swollen feet and legs, of Samuelson’s fury, and of the odor of unwashed bodies that labor under horrible conditions. She assails the reader’s senses with the smell, feel, sight, and sound of an oil well blowing. Of course, the Wall Street bankers’ condescension when Amber takes control of the bank is not to be missed—so many “unladylike” words come to mind to describe them.


How Amber and Wellman cope with a situation forced upon them in a disastrous economic time creates sad, funny, and emotional charged events as they each reach for a happy-ever-after that looks impossible. While A Way Back is an incredible revelation of the tremendous changes that have taken place in less than a century, it is most of all a beguiling love story about two caring people."

It was great to get another review for my fall 2009 release FLAMES ON THE SKY

You Gotta Read Reviews by Val - You Gotta Read

"The characters throughout this book are very well developed and Ms. LaRoque brings vivid life to the Chocoan Anasazi heritage . I am not a history buff. It's hard for me to grasp how people lived in the past, but when I can read a romance novel and learn something, I fall in love with history. Ms. LaRoque lays the foundation for life as it was back then. She leads the reader into the customs of the time and how different that time period is from ours now. I find time travel fascinating and Linda LaRoque makes it more than just a learning experience, she also makes it fun. Flames on the Sky was an action packed read that kept getting more interesting the more I read. I never knew which turn the story would take and was very pleased with the ending. I highly recommend Flames on the Sky for anyone who loves romantic suspense laced with some history and time travel. This was a full bodied novel that you don't want to miss."


Now I must get back to the grindstone. I'm in the middle of a time travel set in the Texas Panhandle in 1889. It's a followup to A LAW OF HER OWN. The working title is SEEKER OF TRUTH. An investigative reporter returns to the cabin near Fredericksburg to learn what happened to Charity Dawson. I'm also working on a romantic suspense set along old Route 66 in New Mexico.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Reading and Writing!

Linda
http://www.lindalaroque.com/

A Way Back is now out!

To get your copy go to Champagne Books/. I hope you enjoy this story as much I loved writing it.

Sign up for my newsletter either by using the form to the right or by emailing me at linda@lindalaroque.com with A Way Back Contest/Newsletter in the subject line to be entered in the drawing. Prize is a rhinestone airplane pin similar to the one Wellman Hathaway gave to Amber Mathis as a momento of her barnstorming experience. Sorry, I could afford diamonds!

Thanks for reading and writing!

Linda

http://www.lindalaroque.com/

Contest for A WAY BACK

In celebration of my January Champagne Books release, A WAY BACK, I'll be giving away this rhinestone airplane pin on January 31, 2011. In the story, the hero, Wellman Hathaway gives a diamond airplane pin to the heroine, Amber Mathis, as a memento to ride in a barn stormer. To enter, leave a comment here AND sign up to receive my monthly newsletter. If you're already signed up for my newsletter, send an email with AWAY BACK CONTEST in the subject line to linda@lindalaroque.com/

Here is a blurb for this time travel set in the 1930s oil fields of Texas.

In the 1930s oil fields of Texas, a woman from the future finds new purpose as she helps a banker rebuild his financial empire.

Amber Mathis, a Wall Street investment banker, returns to her office after burying her mother. Distraught, tired of the rat race, she's determined to make a career change. In the elevator she falls and rises to find herself in a vintage lift. The date is February 25, 1930, and a man stands on the window ledge in her office ready to jump.

Wellman Hathaway, owner and CEO of Hathaway Bank in New York struggles to pay his depositors half their losses. A woman claiming to be from 2011 appears in his office and involves him in a scheme that forces them into marriage. With Amber's knowledge of the financial history of the 1930s, they travel to the oil fields of Texas to recoup Wellman's funds.

Two people from different centuries are thrown together to survive a difficult time. Will they find more than A Way Back to prosperity?

I loved writing this story. Peeking back into past history is such fun--to me anyway. I hope you'll enter my contest.

Happy Reading and Writing!

Linda
http://www.lindalaroque.com/

Ebook Winner for November 2010

Congratulations to Rosemary Gemmell. Rosemary, you're my ebook winner for November. You can wait until January for A Way Back or go to my website and select one of my other stories. Email me your choice at linda@lindalaroque.com/

Happy Reading and Writing all!

Linda

A Way Back - Upcoming Release from Champagne Books

Gee, it's been awhile since I've posted on my blog. I do have a good excuse, though. I had a bone fusion on my right thumb November 8th and the surgery slowed my writing considerbly. I have to hit the space bar with my pointer finger. Unfortunately, when I aim for the m or n, I often hit the space bar and have to back up. Hopefully the pins will come out on December 15th. and I won't have to wear the brace any longer.

Today I'd like to share the cover and a blurb for my novella time travel romance, A Way Back, coming out with Champagne Books in January. I'm thrilled with the cover. Trisha FitzGerald is the artist. Thank you, Trisha!

In the 1930s oil fields of Texas, a woman from the future finds new purpose as she helps a banker rebuild his financial empire.

Amber Mathis, a Wall Street investment banker, returns to her office after burying her mother. Distraught, tired of the rat race, she's determined to make a career change. In the elevator she falls and rises to find herself in a vintage lift. The date is February 25, 1930, and a man stands on the window ledge ready to jump.

Wellman Hathaway, owner and CEO of Hathaway Bank in New York struggles to pay his depositors half their losses. A woman claiming to be from 2010 appears in his office and involves him in a scheme that forces them into marriage. With Amber's knowledge of the financial history of the 1930s, they travel to the oil fields of Texas to recoup Wellman's funds.

Two people from different centuries are thrown together to survive a difficult time. Will they find more than A Way Back to prosperity?

A Way Back will be out in ebook format sometime in early January 2011. I hope you will buy a copy and enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it.

Leave a comment today to be entered in my monthly ebook drawing. This is my only post this month so your chances of winning are great.

Happy reading and writing.

Linda
http://www.lindalaroque/

Ebook Winner for October

My ebook winner for October is Jannine Gallant. Jannine, email which book you'd like to receive and I'll send it right over.

Thanks all for your comments. Keep them coming.

Happy Reading and Writing!

Linda
http://www.lindalaroque.com/