Monday, October 3, 2022

“Forgotten Memories” by Penny Zeller BookTour and Giveaway


About the Book

Book: Forgotten Memories

Author: Penny Zeller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: August 30, 2022

Some memories are best forgotten…

The Wyoming Territory is rife with lawlessness and disorder, something Annie Ledbetter and her parents discover when their wagon train is robbed. Seven years later, Annie settles into her lifelong dream as a teacher in the small town of Willow Falls. When she meets handsome rancher Caleb Eliason through a humorous misunderstanding, she is quickly drawn to his kind heart and charming smile.

Former outlaw Caleb Eliason embraces his chance at a fresh start. Gone are the days of robbing stagecoaches and wagon trains. When he falls in love with the new Willow Falls teacher, he doesn’t realize they’ve met before—under much different circumstances. When his past comes to light, will it put the growing love between them at risk?

Can forgiveness and redemption heal two broken hearts or will the past keep them from sharing a future?

 

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“Forgotten Memories”is a Great “wow” story of forgiveness and faith. This story shows what love can do.  I really didn’t want this story to end but I am glad that it ended the way it did. Yes, it was both sad and glorious at the same time. If you want to read a clean love story that doesn’t start out as a love story but as a struggle between the characters then I promise you won’t be disappointed with this book. 
I received a complimentary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.

About the Author

Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.

Today Penny is the author of over a dozen books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.

When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, and camping, hiking, canoeing, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.

Penny is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and loves to hear from her readers at her website, www.pennyzeller.com, her blog, www.pennyzeller.wordpress.com, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennyzellerbooks.

 

More from Penny

The Inspiration Behind Forgotten Memories

 

I am often asked how I come up with ideas for my books.

 

Many different things inspire my plots. One inspiration comes from real-life stories. For instance, today our local librarian told me how her family homesteaded in our town in 1881. Of course, I had a million questions. I am also inspired by photographs, people-watching, and sometimes I will hear from readers about a story they’d like to read. I have often joked that I will need to be at least 102 to write down all the stories percolating in my mind.

 

The idea for Forgotten Memories came from reading about a mail-order bride named Eleanor. Eleanor answered an advertisement from a man named Louis, and after a time of written correspondence, they eventually made plans to marry. During the journey to meet her soon-to-be husband, Eleanor’s stagecoach was robbed. After obeying her request to hand Eleanor her trousseau, the robbers blew up the stagecoach and rode away with their loot.

 

When the time to be wed arrived, Louis recognized Eleanor immediately. Only later, when Eleanor and Louis were preparing to sign the marriage license, did Eleanor recognize him as the robber due to his voice and a discernable scar. Louis fled and rode off without a word, leaving Eleanor with a broken heart.

 

After reading Eleanor’s story, my imagination wandered and what-ifs filled my mind. What if something similar happened to a character who, years later, fell in love with a man who robbed her? What would happen when the truth was discovered? Was there any hope for a happily-ever-after?

 

Thus, Annie and Caleb’s story was born.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 3

Texas Book-aholic, October 4

“To Every” BOOK “There is a Season”, October 4

lakesidelivingsite, October 5

Inklings and notions, October 6

deb’s Book Review, October 7

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 8

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 9

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, October 10

Connie’s History Classroom, October 11

Holly’s Book Corner, October 11

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 12

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 13

Splashes of Joy, October 14

Pause for Tales, October 15

For Him and My Family, October 16

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Penny is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/21c38/forgotten-memories-celebration-tour-giveaway

17 comments:

Rita Wray said...

Sounds like a great book.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like my kind of book.
Marilyn

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Debbie,
Thank you for hosting me for the Forgotten Memories blog tour. I appreciate that so much. Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Penny Zeller

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Rita,
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words about Forgotten Memories.
Blessings,
Penny Zeller

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Marilyn,
I appreciate you stopping by Debbie's Dusty Deliberations for the blog tour and thank you for your kind words about Forgotten Memories.
Blessings,
Penny Zeller

marisela zuniga said...

I like the cover, looks nice

Debbie P said...

This sounds like a great story.

Roxanne C. said...

This sounds like an awesome inspirational love story.

Caryl Kane said...

Debbie, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Forgotten Memories sounds like one not to miss.

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Debbie,
Thank you for being a part of the Forgotten Memories blog tour and for your wonderful review. I am honored you enjoyed Caleb and Annie's story.
Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Penny Zeller

Penny Zeller said...

Thank you, Marisela, for your kind words about the cover. I was blessed to have an amazing designer.

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Debbie, Roxanne, and Bea,
Thank you for stopping by Debbie's Dusty Deliberations and joining in the blog tour for Forgotten Memories. Enjoy your week!
Blessings,
Penny Zeller

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Caryl,
Thank you for your encouragement about Forgotten Memories. I'm excited to see who wins!
Blessings,
Penny Zeller

Anonymous said...

It's a really great piece. Nice

Penny Zeller said...

Thank you, Anonymous. I appreciate you stopping by.

Stormy Vixen said...

Forgotten Memoires sounds like a brilliant read, thanks for sharing it with me!

Thanks, Debbie, for sharing your review!

Have a fantastic Friday!

K said...

I can't wait to give this a read-- it sounds like a really great story! Thank you so much for sharing it!