Saturday, March 17, 2018

Book Review, Blog Tour, and Giveaway: "The Innkeeper's Daughter" by Michelle Griep

About the Book

Title: The Innkeeper’s Daughter
Author: Michelle GriepInnkeepersDaughter_CoverImage
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Release Date: March 1, 2018
A London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the Crown
Dover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . .until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
My Thoughts I had not heard about Michelle Griep until I had the opportunity to review "12 Days at Bleakly Manor" a few months ago, but now I realize I actually have a couple of books by her! One of them was the first book in the series that goes with "The Innkeeper's Daughter". I wish I had known so I could read it first. The characters from that book are mentioned in this book, but I didn't feel totally lost. I just like to read books in order. "The Innkeeper's Daughter" kept me guessing what was going to happen and there were so many twists I didn't see coming. I liked the characters and how they grew in their relationships with the other characters and in their spiritual life, as well. Besides seeing things from the point of view of the main characters, we also get to see a secondary character's point of view through Mr. Nutbrown. He was a very quirky person. I look forward to reading more books by Michelle Griep. 

About the Author

MichelleGriepMichelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She seeks to glorify God in all that she writes—except for that graffiti phase she went through as a teenager. She resides in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, where she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. An Anglophile at heart, she runs away to England every chance she gets, under the guise of research. Really, though, she’s eating excessive amounts of scones while rambling around a castle. Michelle is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). Keep up with her adventures at her blog “Writer off the Leash” or visit www.michellegriep.com.

Guest Post from Michelle Griep

Celebrating Oak Apple Day
Spring is just around the corner, or maybe it’s in full bloom in your neck of the woods. Regardless, by this time of year, everyone is ready to celebrate. . .and nothing new is under the sun. For centuries people have been eager to welcome budding greenery and warmth.
In my recent release, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, I incorporated a spring holiday that’s been around for over 500 years in England, one you may never heard of.
Oak Apple Day.
This ancient celebration dates back to the year 1651. At the time, Charles II escaped the Roundhead army by taking cover in an oak tree. Everyone loved ol’ Charlie and was glad he lived, so in his honor, a new national holiday was born—one that in some parts of England is still celebrated today.
Another name for this annual event is Royal Oak Day and the festivities occur every May 29th. Celebration traditions vary from parades to the ringing of bells, but one thing that is standard is that it’s a day to pin an oak leaf on your lapel. If you fail to wear one, you could end up getting pinched.
The hero in my latest release is kind enough to remind the heroine that she forgot to pin on her leaf, thus saving her from untoward pinches. Interested in hearing more about this gallant fellow and the forgetful miss? Here’s a blurb about The Innkeeper’s Daughter
Tension is high with the threat of a Napoleonic attack in Regency England, but risk from abroad means nothing when there’s danger at home.
Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the crown—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue . . . until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
It’s a race against time for them both.

Blog Stops

Mommynificent, March 16
Among the Reads, March 17
Mary Hake, March 17
Karen Sue Hadley, March 18
Kathleen Denly, March 19
Remembrancy, March 20
Book by Book, March 20
Bookworm Mama, March 22
Vicky Sluiter, March 22
Carpe Diem, March 22
Pause for Tales, March 23
margaret kazmierczak, March 23 (Interview)
A Greater Yes, March 24
Simple Harvest Reads, March 26 (Mindy Houng Guest Post)
Pursuing Stacie, March 27
Bigreadersite, March 27
The PhD Mamma, March 28

Giveaway

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To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a grand prize of a signed copy of The Innkeeper’s Daughter and a $25 gift card from Barnes & Noble!!
Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/cb72

"The Innkeeper's Daughter" is available in paperback:
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Shiloh Run Press (March 1, 2018)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1683224353
  • ISBN-13: 978-1683224358
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches

and in Kindle edition:
  • File Size: 1054 KB
  • Print Length: 322 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1683224353
  • Publisher: Shiloh Run Press (March 1, 2018)
  • Publication Date: February 15, 2018
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B074TYQ139

I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.

1 comment:

Michelle Griep said...

Thanks for the sweet review! And good news . . . I'm working on the third (and last) book in this series featuring Officer Thatcher!