Today Pamela Thibodeaux presents her latest novel
which has special meaning for her. Award-winning author, Pamela S.
Thibodeaux is the Co-Founder and a lifetime member of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles , Louisiana
Title: My Heart Weeps
Blurb: After thirty years married to the man
of her dreams, Melena Rhyker is devastated by her husband's death. Relief comes
in the form of an artist's retreat at the Crossed Penn ranch in Utopia, TX. She
rediscovers a forgotten dream as her artistic talent flourishes into that of a
gallery-worthy artist. Will she have the courage to follow the path she was
destined to travel?
Garrett Saunders has been on the run most of his life. Abused
and abandoned as a child, he escapes the clutches of a past filled with pain
and shame, and hides from his calling as a Native American healer. His years as
a CIA agent aid in overcoming his childhood and honing his talent and skill as
a fine art photographer.
Follow their journey as two people who come from totally
different backgrounds, but share gifts of gigantic proportions, find meaning
and purpose in the Texas Hill Country.
Excerpt: With the energy of a wet noodle, she
eased out of the sauna, rinsed the sweat off her skin, and tied the sarong
around her waist. She tossed the damp towel over her shoulders, put on her
sandals and headed to her room to shower and change. Fresh fruit and pastries
left over from breakfast lay spread out at the buffet like a feast for the
famished. Melena filled a plate and had taken two steps toward the stairs when
Anne Penn entered the room flanked by a handsome hunk of man Melena hadn’t seen
before.
“Hi, Melena. I’d
like you to meet Garrett, our new part-time wrangler, part-time maintenance
man.”
Eyes the color of
Texas
“Ma’am,” he
drawled.
Melena tugged the
ends of her towel together and down over her skimpily clad bosom, muttered a
quick hello, and escaped. Racing up the stairs as fast as possible on legs that
wobbled, she entered her room, all but dropped the plate on her nightstand, and
sat down onto the bed.
Never had she
felt the pure sexual punch of such raw masculinity in a single look.
MY REVIEW of this
novel:
Melena Rhyker has just lost her husband Jonathan to a blood
infection and is overcome with grief. Even her children, grandchildren and
religion cannot console her. She falls into a deep depression, even quitting
her job.
Five months later, she receives a grant for a residency at
an artist’s retreat in Texas . She
puts her faith in God and accepts. Melena has never been away from home before.
However, the experience proves to be a positive one. When offered a job at the
ranch, she accepts and continues to pursue her art.
Two cowboys show a romantic interest in her, but Melena
feels guilty, as if she would be disloyal to the memory of her husband. Garrett
emerges as a well-developed character. A fellow artist, cowboy, former DEA and
CIA agent, Garrett has a troubled past of family tragedy that he needs to work
through with the advice and help of his Native American grandfather. Garrett
helps Melena overcome sleepwalking and supports her through his friendship.
Partly based on the
author’s own personal experience of losing her husband, My Heart Weeps is a
touching story of overcoming grief. It appeals to all human beings who must
come to terms with the death of a loved one. This novel offers a positive,
uplifting experience.
Jacqueline Seewald
My Heart Weeps is on sale for a limited time @ 99cents and FREE on
Kindle Unlimited!
Links:
Pam is giving away 1 Ebook, 1 Autographed Print Book, 1 Audio Book, a
$15 Amazon Gift Card, a 1-month Audible membership and a SURPRISE Giftpack to 6
lucky people! (1 prize per winner) Names will be collected throughout the tour
which ends Sept. 30th. Winners will be notified, and prizes awarded by October
10th so be sure to leave your EMAIL Address!
Blog Tour Dates/Stops:
8/11 Gail Pallotta’s Peering
Through Life’s Window
8/13 Liz Flaherty’ Word
Wranglers Blog
8/15 Clare Revell’s The Word
Can Wait Blog
8/18 Southern Writers Suite T Blog
8/18 Alina K Field’s Simply
Romance Blog
8/20 Penelope Marzec’s Bookish
Thoughts Blog
8/25 Jana Richards’ Romance
Story Board Blog
8/27 Beverly Bateman’s BLOG
9/1 Valarie Goree’s Facebook Page
9/5 D. V. Stone’s Campfire
Blog
9/9 Jacqueline Seewald’s BLOG
9/11 Linda Rondeau’s Snark & Sensibility Blog
9/14 Patricia Kioyno’s Four Foxes, One Hound Blog
9/18 Diane Burton’s BLOG
9/22 Alicia Dean’s BLOG
9/25 Jeny Hickman’s BLOG
9/30 Linda Nightingale’s Author…Musings Blog
