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AUTHOR JANELL GOODRICH YORK 

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Day Sarah Ran Away 

by Janell Goodrich York, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

 

Title:   The Day Sarah Ran Away 
Series:   The Sisterhood Pie Pact #1 
Author:   Janell Goodrich York 
Publisher:   Scrivenings Press 
Release Date:   August 19, 2025 
Genre:   Women’s Fiction

A heartfelt tale of discovery and resilience when plans fall apart. 

Sarah Goodwin loved her life as a stay-at-home mom, pouring her heart into every moment with her only daughter, Emma. But now, Emma is off at college and rarely visits or answers her calls, leaving Sarah feeling adrift in a sea of routines—no more soccer games, fundraisers, dress shopping, or birthday parties. As each monotonous day blends into the next, Sarah longs for something more. 

When Emma announces she’ll be home for the summer to plan her wedding, Sarah is thrilled at the thought of shared dreams, endless to-do lists, and the promise of reconnecting. But her perfect summer quickly unravels when unexpected events send her on a daring journey with new companions—an adventure filled with twists, revelations, and surprises she never saw coming. 

As Sarah journeys west, questions loom. What will her husband do when he discovers she’s gone? Where will this journey lead her? And most importantly, what lies ahead for Sarah now?  

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EXCERPT:

After a few moments, Delores is poised again and clarifies, “I think what Bea means to say is the third act can be spent doing the things you didn’t have the time, energy, or resources to accomplish when you were younger. You need to ask yourself: With all the wisdom and experience you now have in your arsenal, how will you use the time you have left?”

Sweat pops out on the back of my neck. Her pale-blue eyes seem to pierce my innermost thoughts. She leans in closer. “What dreams or goals have you left unfinished? Who do you want to be in this last stage of your life, Sarah?”

I give her my honest response. “I have no idea.” 

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop

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About the Author

 

Janell Goodrich York is a retired high school guidance counselor. She was born in Indiana, but raised in a small town in Southwest Missouri. Janell loves to travel, especially to beach destinations. She loves to hang out with her family and spoil her two dogs. Janell lives in Missouri with her wonderful husband, Jim. Her first book, The Day Sarah Ran Away, was published by Scrivenings Press August 2025.

Connect with Janell by visiting janellyork.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of The Day Sarah Ran Away and book swag!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 1, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 8, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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~ TUESDAY COZY MYSTERY DEADLY VILLAGE TOUR ~

 ~ TUESDAY HISTORICAL COZY

MYSTERY FEATURE ~

--  'DEADLY VILLAGE'  --

AUTHOR KATE PARKER   

 

Deadly Village: A World War II Mystery (The Deadly Series)  

by Kate Parker

 

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About Deadly Village

 

Deadly Village: A World War II Mystery (The Deadly Series) 

Historical Cozy Mystery, 13th in Series  

Setting - Cotswold village of Chipping Ford 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ JDP Press     Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more  

Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 19, 2025  

Number of Pages ~300  

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8992015249  

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FJGJMGQZ

 

 

 

In a village steeped in secrets, one woman's past is the key to solving a murder.

Olivia Redmond thought she'd left danger behind in blitzed-out London. But the quiet Cotswold village of Chipping Ford offers little refuge--especially when a local gossip turns up dead. With a baby to care for and the villagers turning frosty, Olivia's only ally is a young bobby overwhelmed by his first murder case.

As a former newspaper reporter and covert asset for Britain's intelligence chief, Olivia knows how to uncover the truth. The deeper she digs, the uglier it gets: blackmail, betrayal, and decades of whispered sins. And as the village closes ranks, Olivia must choose--keep the peace or expose the secrets that could shatter everything.

Perfect for readers of historical mysteries with sharp heroines and tangled moral landscapes, Deadly Village is the exciting thirteenth book in the World War II mystery Deadly Series. If you like research based history and clean reads, then you'll love USA Today Bestselling Author Kate Parker's page-turning mystery.

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Author Guest Post

 'Government Restrictions on the English in World War II'

The world that Livvy Redmond lived in during Deadly Village varies by more than modern technology. The British government had the duty to provide for everyone, military and civilian, during the war, and being an island nation, most goods, whether food or fuel, had to be imported. The Germans knew this and sent as much of the imported goods for Britain to the bottom of the Atlantic, courtesy of their U-boats.

The way the government did this was by rationing. From January 1940, rationing for food and fuel began in a small way and tightened up as the war dragged on. Food rationing began with meat, cheese, butter, and sugar, and increased until by 1942, when Deadly Village takes place, almost all foods except vegetables and bread loaves were rationed. And the bread wasn’t the white bread people were used to. Now it was grey and had a rough texture.

To keep track of each person’s share, the government issued identity cards and ration books. These continued to be in use until 1954 when rationing finally ended, nine years after the war ended.

During the war, British Restaurants were started to feed the civilian populace who had been bombed out of their homes as well as factory and munitions workers who didn’t have time to go home and cook. These were basic three course meals for less than a McDonald’s meal today.

Clothing was also rationed from June 1941 to March 1949, and clothing and shoes were rationed by a point system. In 1942, each adult received 48 coupons for the year, in 1943, 36 coupons. Clothing for children under four years old was not rationed, which was lucky for Livvy and Jane as they had to clothe Stevie and Andrew.

Other things that were rationed were fuel, coal and other heating methods, and soap. Other items that weren’t rationed but were hard to get included razon blades, baby bottles, Christmas trees, and Christmas toys. Many families made Christmas toys out of scrap pieces of wood. At about the time of Deadly Village, the basic fuel ration was removed to save petrol for the military, the fire service, bus service, and agriculture. I suspect Sir Henry, Esther’s father, would have kept his petrol allotment to keep tabs on all the news his newspaper would have to cover, and because, then and now, the leaders of society get special privileges.

Jane and Lydia have arguments over raising the money to pay the government the inheritance taxes owed since both of their husbands had died as earls in the early stages of the war, and their husbands’sfather had died in 1938. In 1938, anything over 2 million pounds was taxed at 50%, in 1939, anything over 2 million pounds was taxed at 60%, and in 1940, the rate was up to 65%. Since the family owned the manor house that had been requisitioned by the Ministry of Defense, the dower house where they live, farm land, a spectacular art collection, ornate silver collections, etc., the tax bill would have been enormous. While Jane is for selling the art and silver before they lose everything, Lydia doesn’t want to part with any part of the estate.

These taxes don’t resemble anything we’re familiar with today, nor does the rationing and scarcity. But this is the world Livvy Redmond lives in during Deadly Village.

Kate Parker is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Deadly Series. Deadly Village is number 13 in the series set primarily in Britain during World War II.

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About Kate Parker 

Kate Parker has long wanted to build a time travel machine. However, after several false starts, she gave up and created time travel by going back in time inside her books. Since she’s fond of murder mysteries, it is probably best that all of her travel is inside books or police from various ages would be hunting her. When not recreating old time buildings and fashions, she can be found with a modern computer and modern air conditioning in North Carolina with her daughter and a 115 lb. puppy who could just crash through any time barrier.

Author Links:  

Website – http://www.kateparkerbooks.com  

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Author.Kate.Parker  

Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Apple – Kobo  

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September 3 – Novels Alive – REVIEW  

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September 5 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT 

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September 5 – Escape With Dollycas IntoA Good Book – SPOTLIGHT 

September 6 – Reading Is My SuperPower – AUTHOR GUEST POST  

September 6 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT  

September 6 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT  

September 7 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT  

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE A LADY DIVIDED ~

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~ 

--  'A LADY DIVIDED'  --

AUTHOR SANDRA ARDOIN 

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Lady Divided 

 by Sandra Ardoin, hosted by  

JustRead Publicity Tours!

 

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About the Book

 

Title:  A Lady Divided 
Series:  House of Fire #1 
Author:  Sandra Ardoin 
Publisher:  Corner Room Books 
Release Date: August 28, 2025 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Just when she thinks she’s defeated the past, it returns with a vengeance. 

Fighting to keep her late husband’s dream alive and her land-grabbing neighbors at bay, Laurel Tillman longs for a peace she knew before the war. But when her skill with a rifle saves a stranger from a mountain lion attack—a man whose life she once wouldn’t have hesitated to take—wartime memories rush back. 

While raising her daughter and taking responsibility for the stray women who work on her sheep ranch, Laurel can’t wait to get the injured Yankee out of her house. Getting him out of her heart is an entirely different matter. 

Quinn Spencer, a former Union cavalry officer, owes Laurel a debt, but his career as a new lawyer in town comes with a warning to stay away from the unconventional women of La Casa del Fuego. Then, with the discovery of a dead man on Laurel’s ranch, Quinn must choose between his career and justice for a woman who can’t bear the sight of him. 

As they battle an unknown adversary who sets out to destroy Laurel, will she join forces with her former enemy? Or will she allow the past to overcome any chance of a truce between them . . . and, possibly, something more? 

Meet the women of La Casa del Fuego—House of Fire—as they are forced by circumstances to live their lives outside the bounds of accepted femininity. 

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EXCERPT:  

Laurel’s fair-skinned cheeks glowed red. She hugged the porch post as if it provided an anchor to keep her from being swept away by her own wrath. “Royce and Murphy think they can bully me. After all these years, they still . . .”

“Have the MacMahons given you a fair offer?”

“Fair? What do you think is fair, Mr. Spencer?” Her soft, southern drawl and feline smile prickled the hairs on Quinn’s neck.

“I’m not familiar with property values in the area, ma’am, but I’d be pleased to look into it for you once I’m situated in Bold Creek.”

She splayed her long, thin fingers on her hips. Piano fingers. Fingers his musically inclined mother had possessed. “You’d waste your time. I have no intention of selling.”

Her cavalier attitude grated. “Then perhaps remarrying will ease your burden.”

Laurel batted her eyes and leaned closer. “Are you offering, Mr. Spencer?”

He took a step backward and heat flamed his skin. He hated the reaction her outlandish behavior provoked. No wonder men refused to work for her.

“No, Mrs. Tillman, I am not, nor will I ever.” Quinn’s tone matched her soft, yet firm, voice. “However, I agree with the cattleman. It may be in your best interest and the best interests of the other La Casa del Fuego women to turn to more traditional roles. I assure you, I am only concerned for your welfare.”

“And who on this ranch concerns you most, Mr. Spencer? Camille?”

He sighed and touched a finger to the brim of his hat, weary of the verbal game she played. “I appreciate your hospitality these weeks, Mrs. Tillman.”

As he walked toward the carriage, she called out, “I didn’t ask for your advice, Mr. Spencer. Nor will I ever.”

Quinn stopped at the mocking reference to his own comment. “And I can assure you, madam, that I won’t make the mistake of providing you with any in the future.”

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About the Author

As the author of reader-described heartwarming historical and contemporary romance, Sandra Ardoin engages readers with page-turning stories of love and faith.

She is the married mother of a young adult and co-sitter for a granddog. As well as being a team member in her church's library, she reads Christian fiction, binges TV shows with her husband, and seldom says no to eating out. 

Visit her at sandraardoin.com. Connect with her on BookBub, Facebook, X, and Goodreads. Subscribe to the newsletter and keep up with what’s new, discover what’s upcoming, and learn of specials.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon eGift Card and two (2) ebooks of their choice from Sandra Ardoin’s Published Books!

(1) winner will receive three (3) ebooks of their choice from Sandra Ardoin’s Published Books!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 25, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 1, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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