Debbie Lynne Costello ~ Author

 

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To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

Several years ago, while teaching high school art, I was as thrilled as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as they share their work. 

Fall is almost here and it makes me think of curling up with a cup of hot tea or cocoa, and delving into a great read.  This week I'd like to present Debbie Lynn Costello's historical romance, "Bride by Blackmail"...that title alone sounds intriguing! Enjoy!

• Publisher : Wakefield Press; 1st Edition (September 13, 2020)

A broken heart, a controlling father, and an intrusive Scot leave Charlotte Jackson reeling. Accused of stealing an heirloom pin, she must choose between an unwanted marriage and the ruin of her family name. With the futures of her three younger sisters at stake, as well as her own reputation, Charlotte must navigate through injustice to find forgiveness and true happiness.

Eager to find the traitor that caused the death of his brother, Duncan Mackenzie comes to America and attempts to fit in with Charleston society. But when the headstrong Charlotte catches his eye, Duncan takes on a second mission—acquiring the lass's hand. After being spurned several times, he uses unconventional ways of winning her heart.

Author Debbie Lynn Costello & Trigger

Debbie's Rafflecopter link:

https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/aac1581d10/

Amazon Book Link:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08HYG2MTD/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bride+by+blackmail+debbie+lynne+costello&qid=1600052947&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&fbclid=IwAR1us_xlNZJ7hGo7vAVOf4zTNgPRBfakeY-QIgUeiA0j6fKW1RCQLOGjUok

...And Debbie will be happy to do a choice of her books as a giveaway!

DebbieLynne Costello's favorite Scripture passage:

But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

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...And if you become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, your name will be added to a prize drawing at the end of this month: A 25.00 gift card and your choice of one of the books featured in September! (Drawing for U.S. addresses only, please).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Sodus Bay, N.Y. during a particularly harsh storm on Lake Ontario earlier this year was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. Note the courageous lone seagull taking flight in the upper right corner of the photo. 
  
  
  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
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