THE HEART OF THE PHOENIX by Barbara Bettis

10/30/2015

I won’t give you any spoilers but I have read this book and given it a five star review.
Evelynn is a worthy heroine and I fell hopelessly in love with Stephen.
Barbara Bettis does an amazing job bringing the reader along on this couple's journey as they discover danger, secrets and love.

Giveaway: Barbara is offering an ecopy of her book and a $5 Amazon Gift Card for one commenter

Available at:

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Some call him a ruthless mercenary; she calls him the knight of her heart

Lady Evelynn’s childhood hero is home—bitter, hard, tempting as sin. And haunted by secrets. When Evie offers friendship, Sir Stephen's cruel rejection crushes her, and she resolves to forget him. Yet when an unexpected war throws them together, she finds love isn’t so easy to dismiss. If only the king hadn’t betrothed her to another.
Sir Stephen lives a double life while he seeks the treacherous outlaws who murdered his friends. Driven by revenge, he thinks his heart is closed to love. His childhood shadow, Lady Evie, unexpectedly challenges that belief. He rebuffs her, but he can’t forget her, although he knows she’s to wed the king’s favorite.
When his drive for vengeance leads to Evie’s kidnapping, Stephen must choose between retribution and the love he’s denied too long. Surely King John will see reason. Convict the murderers; convince the king. Simple. Until a startling revelation threatens everything.

About Barbara:

A former health insurance claims adjuster, a former journalist, a former journalism teacher, Barbara Bettis plans never to be a “former” author. Currently, she supports her writing habit as an adjunct English instructor at a community college near her home in Missouri.
Visit me at:
www.barbarbbettis.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraBettisAuthor http://www.twitter.com/BarbaraBettis

15 Comments

kim link

10/30/2015 09:23:18 am

Great Cover and the story sounds interesting.

Barbara Bettis

10/30/2015 04:46:31 pm

Thanks, Kim! I love that redone cover, too.

Tena link

10/30/2015 09:30:52 am

I Love the cover! The Heart of the Phoenix sounds like a spellbinding book. Can't wait to read it! You should never be a former Author! Good Luck with your book!

10/30/2015 04:53:04 pm

Oh, Tena, I appreciate the nice thoughts! Thanks so much.

Ally Broadfield link

10/30/2015 10:34:04 am

This sounds fabulous and the cover is gorgeous. So evocative of the time period. Wishing you many sales!

10/30/2015 04:53:52 pm

Let's hope your wish is Amazon's command LOL. Appreciate it, Ally!

Judy Ann Davis link

10/30/2015 12:35:29 pm

Lovely excerpt! Good luck with sales.

10/30/2015 04:54:31 pm

Hi Judy. Thanks for stopping by!

Andrea Downing link

10/30/2015 02:34:56 pm

I'm sure you won't be a former author, Barb, with winners like this. Continued good luck.

10/30/2015 04:55:10 pm

Hugs, Andrea! Thanks for being here.

10/30/2015 04:57:56 pm

Marlow, thank you so much for hosting Stephen, Evie and me today. Love your blog==the header and the photo--what a great photo.

Marlow

10/30/2015 07:03:14 pm

Thanks Barbara. It's always a pleasure to have you stop by. You are welcome back anytime.

Betty May link

10/30/2015 06:03:04 pm

What a lovely cover. I can hardly wait to read the book. I know I will be entertained as I read it from cover to cover. Good job!

Casi McLean link

10/30/2015 07:13:45 pm

Sorry I'm late to the party ... I love, love, love your cover, Barbara. What a great blurb, too ... You've got me hooked. Can't wait to read your book. :-)

Allison

10/31/2015 08:02:19 am

The book sounds sexy and filled with adventure. Thank you for sharing.