Wednesday, November 27, 2019

"Marisol Spanish Rose" by Elva Cobb Martin Book Tour and GiveAway


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About the Book

Book: Marisol Spanish Rose
Author: Elva Cobb Martin
Genre:  Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: November 8, 2019
Marisol_finalEscaping to the New World is her only option…Rescuing her will wrap the chains of the Inquisition around his neck.
Marisol Valentin flees Spain after murdering the nobleman who molested her. She ends up for sale on the indentured servants’ block at Charles Town harbor—dirty, angry, and with child. Her hopes are shattered, but she must find a refuge for herself and the child she carries. Can this new land offer her the grace, love, and security she craves? Or must she escape again to her only living relative in Cartagena?
Captain Ethan Becket, once a Charles Town minister, now sails the seas as a privateer, grieving his deceased wife. But when he takes captive a ship full of indentured servants, he’s intrigued by the woman whose manners seem much more refined than the average Spanish serving girl. Perfect to become governess for his young son. But when he sets out on a quest to find his captured sister, said to be in Cartagena, little does he expect his new Spanish governess to stow away on his ship with her six-month-old son. Yet her offer of help to free his sister is too tempting to pass up. And her beauty, both inside and out, is too attractive for his heart to protect itself against—until he learns she is a wanted murderess.
As their paths intertwine on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and romance, only love and the grace of God can overcome the past and ignite a new beginning for Marisol and Ethan.


"Marisol Spanish Rose" by Elva Cobb Martin kept me turning the pages till the end. I recommend this book to anyone that like pirates and sea adventures.  The main male character is a pirate type of person but not really a pirate. He was a preacher before he turned to the seas. 

How long can Marisol keep her secrets?

A couple of scenes in this book made me really sad, like when Marisol meets Amy and others.

This book is proof that God can make beauty from ashes and that He uses all things for good.

I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

I received a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are mine own.




About the Author

Elva Cobb MartinElva Cobb Martin is a wife, mother, and grandmother who lives in South Carolina with her husband and a mini-dachshund. A life-long student of history, her favorite city, Charleston, inspires her stories of romance and adventure. Her love of writing grew out of a desire to share exciting stories of courageous characters and communicate truths of the Christian faith to bring hope and encouragement. Connect with her on her web site at http://www.elvamartin.com.

More from Elva

A couple of things inspired me to write Marisol ~ Spanish Rose, in addition to my love of historical romance fiction set in the colonial/pirate era of Charles Town and the Spanish Main.
I ran across a teaching of how people often let the one terrible moment of their lives define them and their future. Know anyone like this?
I envisioned a heroine in the 1700’s who let her “terrible moment”—being molested and accidentally killing the Spanish nobleman who attacks her—define her and her future destiny.
My premise for this idea and novel is: Love, forgiveness, and determination can overcome the most horrifying experiences and poor choices when we invite God into the equation.
Loving horses, particularly the white Lipizzaners, I named my heroine Marisol and set the attack on her father’s Andalusian Stud Farm in Cadiz, Spain in 1740. Andalusians are the Spanish horses in the ancestry of the Lipizzaners. And they can be trained to do dancing steps with a dancing maiden called the Flamenco, which my heroine can do well. Click here for a video of a flamenco dancer. https://youtu.be/lSQWQl0u_Ow
Marisol’s exciting Flamenco plays a pivotal part in the novel.
All this story idea needed now was an exciting, handsome Charles Town privateer—sometimes pirate—who will cross paths with my heroine when she flees Spain after killing the Spanish nobleman who molested her.
Captain Ethan Becket, backslidden former Charles Town minister, has returned to the sea, grieving the loss of his wife and child.
By the time these two get together at the indentured block in Charles Town, Marisol has discovered she is with child.
Thanks for stopping by! May you have an exciting, romantic adventure on the high seas with Captain Ethan and Marisol.

Blog Stops

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Texas Book-aholic, November 27
A Reader’s Brain, November 28

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Elva is giving away a vintage nautical writing journal and a $20 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

7 comments:

Debbie P said...

This book sounds like a really great read. Beautiful cover!

Elva Cobb Martin, South Carolina said...

Rita, thank you so much for commenting. I hope you get to read Marisol and the next two books coming soon in this Charleston Brides series. Georgia Ann, Book 2, includes a grown up Samuel now captain of his own ship and who must rescue Georgia from Barbary pirates! Book 3, Anna Grace, will take place during the American Revolution and in Charles Town.

Blessings,
Author Elva Cobb Martin

Elva Cobb Martin, South Carolina said...

Debbie, thank you so much for your kind review of Marisol. And your blog title is so catching.
Blessings,
Author Elva Cobb Martin

James Robert said...

Congrats on this tour and thank for the opportunity to read about another great book out there to read. It helps out so I can find books I know my family will enjoy reading. Thanks as well for the giveaway.

Caryl Kane said...

Wonderful review, Debbie! This books sounds like one I'll enjoy reading.

Melissa W said...

This sounds like such a good book!

Tashia Jennings said...

Sounds wonderful. Love discovering new authors and books to add to my TBR. Thank you for sharing.