"A SEASON OF SUSPENSE" brings you romance and mystery for the holidays

Hi GLIAS Friends! I'm so excited to announce the release today of a brand new box set of holiday-themed romantic suspense books. A SEASON OF SUSPENSE: A CHANDLER COUNTY CHRISTMAS contains six stories by six award-winning authors. I'm excited to have a book included in this set and so honored to be working with five wonderful fellow writers.

Chandler County is located in Kentucky between Lexington and Louisville. It's the heart of horse country and home to two amazing towns, Chandlerville and Bourbonville. Trust me, these towns are filled with awesome people, but they definitely have their share of excitement. Now all of us invite you to visit Chandler County for Christmas. In these six suspense-filled books, you'll be sure to have a heart-pounding Christmas.

Let me introduce you to the authors and their stories.  

Missing Christmas Joy by Stephany Tullis

  

Ms. Isabel Johnson, lifelong and highly respected resident of Chandlerville, Kentucky, decides to celebrate the first year of her thriving Bed and Breakfast by hosting the Holly Jolly Holiday Couples Retreat. Despite dire storm warnings that predict the worse storm the county has faced in 15 years, the influx of jubilant couples descend onto the festively decorated grounds in search of love, peace, joy, fulfillment and in some cases renewed relationships

But personal and physical storms threaten to destroy the planned Christmas-spirited festivities. A team of incognito angels block the evil forces that threaten the lives and relationships of Retreat guests proving once again, that love is indeed the answer.

Missing Under the Mistletoe by Traci Wooden-Carlisle

 

 On a cold autumn night, wedding planner, Rosalynn Ambers, opens the door to find her ex-boyfriend dying on the other side. His last words chill her to the bone and hurl her into what will be the most dangerous winter of her life.

Sheriff Lieutenant, Kilian Kavanagh has successfully avoided Rosalynn for the last two years, but one nearly hysterical call from the normally cool and sophisticated woman brings him to her doorstep. Never mind that she is the one who stood him up then left town with no explanation only to reappear seven years later.

Killian has fought his feelings, not wanting to give Rosalynn a chance to hurt him again. Rosalynn has been trying to apologize for two years without success for her disappearing act. She’d hoped Killian would give her a chance to explain, but becoming the target of a killer is not quite how she wanted to get some time with him.

Missing One Angel – by Lizbeth Selvig

Mallory Carrick and Sawyer Hawkins know what it’s like to grow up on the streets. Since their dark teenage days, however, both of them have found

peace and a future together while working at the famous Winn Crosby Racing Stables.

When precocious and prickly thirteen-year-old runaway Angelika Coltrane falls into their life, the storybook future they dream of is threatened. Better known as Angel, the girl is scared and desperately running from emotional abuse but and she also has a secret she isn’t telling, even though it makes her a danger to herself and anyone around her. Just when the holidays start to mean something special, when her new surroundings offer people who actually understand her, Angel’s past catches up to her and she disappears.

Mallory and Sawyer must find out why and where she’s been taken, but the danger tests their young love. Can they handle what will happen to their future if they take on the troubles of a homeless teen? And do they possess the strength to find Angel before it’s too late?

Missing Family – by Cherime MacFarlane

Johnny Dane, the heir, got knocked off the throne. Augie isn’t his daddy. He hasn’t a clue what to do now. With no relationship with the other Dane

children, Johnny is hanging out in a cave in the woods. Royce doesn’t want the old place, Gentry is in Alaska and Crystal married the sheriff and doesn’t need the land. Christmas is coming and the only family he has left is his momma. Muriel ran from him years ago, and it was his fault. Will she help him now? Johnny’s about to roll the dice on his last chance.

Missing Wishes – by Tearra Rhodes

Home for the holidays, author Zoe Richards is not prepared to face her lost love…or be held captive in her childhood home. Follow Zoe to Chandler County for a suspenseful, romantic Christmas adventure, where wishes on a Wishing Tree hold the key to a mystery and happiness.

Missing You for Christmas – by Dionne Grace

On the face of it, everything in Naomi’s life is going well: she is engaged to a multimillionaire and planning the perfect wedding. But she soon discovers her fiancé is not the gentle, caring man he was in the beginning. After the news of her grandmother’s death, Naomi flees to Chandler County and discovers Tyler Hudson, her attractive, charming neighbour, who opens her eyes and heart to a perspective she never before considered.

With Christmas approaching, she is ready for all the festivities, but she isn’t ready for the nightmare that sweeps through her life.

Tyler’s hope to settle down and start a family are not going to plan—his family’s expectations are a hindrance to what he wants, and his ex-fiancée is not it. When Naomi Shaw turns up next door, he is intrigued, and she gives him a glimpse of what a life with her could mean, but circumstances take a sinister turn, making him question life and God’s promises.

A SEASON OF SUSPENSE: A CHANDLER COUNTY CHRISTMAS is on sale now! Check it out at your favorite retailers. 

AMAZON

BARNES & NOBLE

iBOOKS

KOBO 

I love Christmas stories (and Christmas movies and Christmas anythings). Tell us about your favorite holiday books and stories! And check out A SEASON OF SUSPENSE!

Meet Stephany Tullis, Chandler County, and A New Christmas "Season of Suspense"

Welome GLIAS friends. I’m excited today to tell you about my new romantic suspense holiday-themed Box Set, “A Season of Suspense: A Chandler County Christmas.” This set contains six brand new, heart-racing romantic suspense stories by six award winning authors—who just happen to be me and five of my friends and fellow authors!

I’m especially thrilled to introduce you to author Stephany Tullis, one of the masterminds behind

“Season of Suspense” and, in fact, one of the architects of the entire Chandler County world where the stories of SOS are set.

Stephany is a USA Today and Amazon Best Selling cinematic writer of edgy inspirational fiction. Her books cross several genres including Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Satire. She currently lives in Metro Atlanta.

You can check out her #1 Best selling book “Blue Lady’s Mission Under Fire”

HERE

Stephany, along with former GLIAS crew member PJ Fiala, created the world of Chandler County several years ago, and have since welcomed more than a dozen authors who’ve written Chandler County romantic suspense novels.

The fictional Chandler County is located between Louisville and Lexington KY, an area largely affected by the Kentucky Derby and the goings on surrounding that iconic race. It’s two main towns, Chandlerville and Bourbonville are rich in culture, diversity, horse ranches, bourbon distilleries, politics, their respective businesses and business owners. Guests float in and out of town as the Derby approaches and also in November, when the Chandler County Birthday Bash rolls around.

The stories in “A Season of Suspense” are all short novellas set in the Christmas holiday season. The box set will release on November 4, 2019, but it’s available for PRE-ORDER now— and there are a number of awesome things that happen when you pre-order from any online retailer. Read on for more info.

 Here’s a little about the six amazing authors and stories you’ll find in “A Season of Suspense.”

Stephany Tullis: “Missing Joy” – They came seeking love, peace & joy but will they find it in the midst of the Storm?

Lizbeth Selvig “Missing One Angel” – Finding Angel was their second priority. Staying alive to do it was their first.

Traci Wooden-Carlisle: “Missing Under the Mistletoe” – Love at death’s door. Not her first choice…but it could end up being the best choice.

Cherime MacFarlane: “Missing Family” – One minute he was the heir. Now he doesn’t have a family.

Dionne Grace: “Missing You for Christmas” – Tyler was intrigued by his new neighbor, but would the dilemma that materialized be his undoing?

Tearra Rhodes: “Missing Wishes” – Could one missing wish hold the key to her heart even while another holds the key to a tragic mystery?

If that sounds intriguing, here’s the place to go:

PRE-ORDER LINK

And once you pre-order, you’re eligible to receive six free bonus books from the SOS authors.

Follow this link after ordering http://bit.ly/SOSFreebie to get instructions for downloading the freebies!

But the coolest thing that happens when you pre-order is that you’ll be teaming up with the SOS authors to help rescue and rehome retired racehorses. A SEASON OF SUSPENSE is partnering with CANTER Minnesota / CANTER USA, a wonderful non-profit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming ex-racehorses. 50% of pre-sale profits will go to this deserving organization. So pre-order and help a racehorse! To date CANTER has found new loving homes and new careers for over 25,000 former racetrack thoroughbreds!

I hope we’ve intrigued you with this upcoming set of romantic suspense stories. 

GIVEAWAY: If you’d like to sample some of what Chandler County has to offer—just leave us a comment about your favorite suspense novels, TV shows, or movies. What is your favorite whodunnit? Or who is your favorite detective or sleuth? I have two Chandler County e-books for on commenter:  Stephany’s “Missing Pieces” and my (Lizbeth’s) “Missing by a Heartbeat.”

And if, for fun, you’d like to know a little more about Stephany’s novella “Missing Christmas Joy,” and mine “Missing One Angel” from the upcoming box set, you can read the blurbs below.

Missing Christmas Joy

By Stephany Tullis

In this story of suspense, romance, family ties, and sinuous passions, USA Today Bestselling author Stephany Tullis weaves a page turning holiday adventure.

When Ms. Isabel Johnson decides to celebrate the first year of her thriving B & B business with the first annual Holly Jolly Holiday Couples Retreat, she has no idea that her life will never be the same. An idyllic spot with over 250 acres and home to now four generations of Johnsons, Ms. Isabel runs the Home on the Ranch B & B with the help of Manager, Joyeaux Noelle, Head Chef, Louis St. Cloud and new hire handyman, Frankie Sanders.

In the spirit of Christmas and despite dire storm warnings that predict the worst weather the county has faced in 10 years, the influx of jubilant couples descend on the festively decorated grounds in search of love, peace, joy, fulfillment and in some cases renewed relationships. When the highly recommended retreat leaders find themselves stranded at the Louisville International Airport due to strong winds, blowing snow and building ice, Ms. Isabel twists her grandson’s (Dr. Jared Johnson) arm and convinces him and his wife Marissa Johnson to co-lead the holiday Retreat. 

An unexpected visitor disrupts the intended romantic and Christmas spirited festivities not only exposing family secrets but threatening the lives of Retreat guests. To further complicate matters, when Mr. James, the postman, delivers a special priority Christmas card to Ms. Johnson, her inner voice warns that this will be a Christmas like none other. 

MISSING ONE ANGEL

By Lizbeth Selvig

As an abused child and a serial runaway, Mallory Carrick experienced early on the dark side of the foster care system and the tough world of life on the streets. But all that is behind her since finding a job and a family at Crosby Racing. Based at the racing stable’s home, Sanctuary Pond Farm, Mallory’s bright and cheerful personality, as well as her empathy for animals and people alike, makes her everyone’s favorite confidante and friend. And nobody has fallen for her harder than Sawyer Hawkins.

Sawyer, too, has a home at Sanctuary Pond where owner Winn Crosby has built a super-successful stable with the help of young adults needing second chances. Like Mallory, Sawyer had a rough start in life. Working with horses changed him, but finding Mallory Carrick saved him. He’s more than ready to build a future with her, and she wants the same.

Enter precocious, difficult, and homeless thirteen-year-old Angelika Coltrane. “Angel” certainly does not live up to her nickname, and when she stows away in a horse trailer bound for Sanctuary Pond, she starts a chain of events that threatens everyone in her path. Mallory immediately empathizes with the girl and is the only one to bond with her, inviting her to stay at the farm with her. Sawyer knows they aren’t ready to take on a runaway. But it’s holiday season and even he doesn’t have the heart to send a girl named Angel away at Christmastime.

But Angel isn’t simply a difficult teen. She has a secret she’ll only hint at. The crime she’s witnessed makes her a danger to herself and anyone around her. Just when the holidays start to mean something special, when her new surroundings offer people who actually understand her, and she gets the chance she’s always dreamed of to work around horses, Angel’s past catches her and she’s kidnapped.

Mallory and Sawyer must find out why she’s gone and where she’s been taken, but the danger tests their young love in a way that might destroy it. They have to decide if they possess the strength—or even the desire—to search for Angel before it’s too late for all of them.

Stephany Tullis talks about Missing Home

Stephany and I have been friends on Facebook for a few years.  Since that first contact through today, we've collaborated on many ventures, from Facebook groups to author collaborations, our newest being Chandler County.

As November nears, the bulk of our Chandler County releases will be published and Stephany's book, Missing Home, is one of them.  But, before we chat about that, I had to put Stephany through a list of questions.

First, have you been on the blog before?

Nope, this is my first time.


How often do you get lost in a story?

Unfortunately, not often these days because my writing tends to limit the time I have to read. I read a really great book this summer by Nora Roberts...I couldn't put it down.

What's your favorite thing about your current hero?

My favorite thing about my current book hero (Dr. Jared Johnson) is the fact that he is totally clueless despite his PhD and advanced education. He skips town when his request for federal funding is denied and ditches his bride to be three weeks before the wedding. With a background in psychological profiling, one would think he would have a better handle on 'life' and what is driving his actions. Better yet, how to 'control' his actions!

Do you have a favorite movie of all time?

Not a real movie buff...

What's your perfect day like?

My perfect day has to be sunny and bright! I am so greatly influenced by the weather...sun is a must. Ideally, a nice beach is somewhere within walking distance--as in, a walk from my hotel room or resort. Reading, relaxation along with good music and conversation. 

Let's do some rapid fire questions!

Fire away!

Favorite color?

Blue

Favorite meal?

Nice seafood platter....with a mixed green salad.

Name something on your bucket list.

Cross country road trip.

Dream Vacation?

Used to be Virgin Islands.

Favorite book boyfriend?

Duhhhhhh.

Favorite Memory?

A Thanksgiving family dinner where we all danced throughout my house in a Conga line--one of the last dinners with my mother.

Geek or Jock?

Neither

Most daring thing you've ever done?  Care to share?

Oooooo....don't think I should do that.

Show me a picture of your favorite shoes.

Awesome, I'll bet you look amazing in them.

Let's talk about Missing Home.  

Oh, I'd love to.  It's tag line is:  

A 21st century battle between good and evil. 

When Dr. Jared Johnson's research project collapses, so does he. He tosses the federal funding rejection letter in his office wastebasket and his plans to marry the love of his life out the window. 

The last thing he wants to do is return to his home town, Chandlerville, Kentucky. An unexpected call from his grandmother, a lifelong resident of the small town, convinces him that all things indeed happen for a reason and perhaps this is the right time to reestablish his roots and start anew. 

When he arrives--single, with no intent to marry, he's shocked to learn that the town has unanimously approved his pastoral appointment to the newly refurbished 100-year-old Baptist church. Despite his divinity training, Jared never intended to pastor a church—not when his specialty is psychological profiling. 

As fate would have it, the evil spirits that begin to permeate the town and its good-hearted citizens shortly after his arrival challenge his technical skills, experience and community relationships. To complicate matters, a local angel finds herself in the eye of the storm causing Jared to re-evaluate his past and question his future. 

Available for preorder on Amazon.  

More about Stephany.

In my world, there is no life without writing, traveling, family, music and my love of politics. My loves and interests are central to my writing. With this backdrop, regardless of the date or time of your visit, you will find family.

My world (my back-story) is guided by my faith and the inspiration I receive from God. Without exaggeration, family and relationships are the core of every book I write. 

Find out more about Stephany and her books around the web.

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Final words from Stephany:

I'm giving away a signed copy of my favorite book, The Master's Plan, A Novel/bookmark/book and related SWAG.  You can enter below and good luck.  

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