By Mary Lu Tyndall
A few years ago, I discovered a piece of history about the United States that I had never heard of before. So often today we hear about immigrants, legal and illegal, desperately trying to get into America, wanting to become citizens of this great nation! But did you know that in 1866, tens of thousands of Americans fled the United States, desperate to get away? These were Southerners who had just been defeated in the Civil War. Some went to Mexico, but records indicate that close to 20,000 sailed to Brazil, hoping for a better life.
This is the history behind my new series, Escape to Paradise. Book 1 Forsaken Dreams was just released in March.
But what would make people leave the country of their birth and sail to an unknown land? It wasn’t to keep their slaves, as some would think. Brazil had outlawed the importation of slaves in 1850 and then finally put an end to slavery by 1888.
Here are ten reasons they were willing to pack up everything and leave forever:
- After the war, Union officers flooded the South, burning and plundering towns
- The Southern landscape was in shambles: Nearly every family had lost a loved one in the war, railroads were torn up, churches and schools closed, homes destroyed
- The economy had collapsed. Confederate currency was useless. Banks were insolvent. There was no work, and families, both black and white, roamed the streets homeless
- Northern tax collectors descended on the South, determined to make them pay for the war
- Congress declared 150,000 of the South’s leading citizens guilty without a trial and denied them rights of citizenship
- The temperate climate of Brazil was familiar to most Southerners and its year round summer afforded more crops to be grown
- The Emperor of Brazil offered land at 22cents an acre on a 4 year credit program and made his government available to help the Confederates with anything they needed
- Brazil offered an abundance of cheap labor to help out on farms
- Brazil offered religious and political freedom, which many Southerners felt they had lost in the war
- Brazil was far away from the guilt and memories of a horrific war, a place where they could find peace again and maintain their Southern culture and values.
What about you? What would make you leave the country of your birth?
I am giving away three books in The Men of the Texas Rangers Series. The winners can pick from Saving Hope, Shattered Silence or Scorned Justice. I have one more book in this series, coming out in October 2014 called Severed Trust. Please leave an answer to which of the three books you would like a copy of and why as well as your email address (for me to contact you, if you win). You will get an extra entry for each of the following: signing up for my Facebook page, connecting with me on Twitter and signing up for newsletter (go down the page halfway on the right hand sidebar to fill out subscription form). Blurbs of the three books are below.
Saving Hope: #1 in the series
When a teenager goes missing from the Beacon of Hope School, Texas Ranger Wyatt Sheridan and school director Kate Winslow are forced into a dangerous struggle against a human trafficking organization. But the battle brings dire consequences as Wyatt’s daughter is terrorized and Kate is kidnapped.
Now it’s personal, and Wyatt finds both his faith and investigative skills challenged as he fights to discover the mastermind behind the ring before evil destroys everyone he loves.
Shattered Silence: #2 in the series
A serial killer is targeting illegal aliens in southern Texas. Texas Ranger Cody Jackson is paired with a local police officer, Liliana Rodriguez, to investigate the murders. While the case brings Cody and Liliana ever closer, the tension between Americans and Mexican Americans heightens. As Cody and Liliana race to discover who is behind the murders and bring peace to the area, what they uncover isn’t what they expected. Will Cody and Liliana’s faith and love be strong enough to survive the storm of violence?
Scorned Justice: #3 in the series (I understand this book in ebook format) is $3.99 through May 17th at most online stores)
Amazon’s link to Scorned Justice
Barnes and Noble’s link to Scorned Justice
Christianbook’s link to Scorned Justice
Texas Ranger Brody Calhoun is with his parents in west Texas when an unexpected attack injures the brother of Rebecca Morgan, Brody’s high school sweetheart. The local sheriff, a good friend, asks for Brody’s help. At first, it seems like an open-and-shut case.
As Brody digs deeper, he realizes the attack may be related to an organized crime trial Rebecca will be overseeing. With Rebecca’s help, he compiles evidence involving cattle rustling, bribery, and dirty payoffs that shatter the entire community and put Rebecca directly in the line of fire.
Brody expects to protect her. What he never expects is to fall for Rebecca all over again, or for a murder to throw the case wide open. Is Brody’s faith strong enough to withstand not only deep-rooted corruption and cattle rustling, but also love?
I would love to win Saving Hope. I follow you on facebook and twitter.
Thanks, Rebekah.
I would love to read Shattered Silence! 🙂 I was able to download Saving Hope as a free ebook and I love it. This blog hop is fun!!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed Saving Hope, Faith.
I follow you on twitter and I friended you on Facebook! 🙂
Shattered Silence is what I would pick!!! I follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Subscribed.
With God’s Love,
Ashley
ashleypsalm23@aol.com
Thanks, Ashley.
I signed up for your email too! 🙂
Enjoying the format of you all introducing one another–nice!
I would like to read “Saving Hope”….since, I have not read this series, yet. I think that would be the best to start off with. Thanks to all you authors who have gathered to together to do this Hunt. I am having fun!!! 😀
Thanks, Linda. Each book in the series is a stand alone with a different ranger in a different part of Texas.
I would love a copy of Saving Hope. I have not heard of this series before and would love a chance to start reading it and add another collection to my shelves.
Thanks, Amanda.
I’d like to read Saving Hope as well, since the first book sounds like the best place to start the series. I signed up for facebook, twitter and the newsletter too.
Thanks, Julie.
I would like to read Shattered Silence since I already have the first in the series.
I hope you enjoy Saving Hope, Kristen.
Saving Hope. I haven’t read the series yet or any of your books. I am always interested in finding more Christian authors to enjoy and support.
Thanks, Kim. The Texas Rangers are fascinating group of officers.
This series sounds like a great adventure. I would love to read these. I have not read anything by you but I will put these on my list to read. Thanks for all you do to help us stay true to God! Thanks again
Thanks, Claudia. I love to read adventures.
I would like to read Saving Hope. Always love reading a series from the beginning and this sounds like a great one.
Cynthia, thanks. The series has stand alone books in it.
I would love to read “saving hope” since i haven’t started the series yet. Sounds fun though!
Thanks, Michelle.
I would like Saving Hope. Thanks for the hunt! It’s very fun! 🙂
Thanks, Erin. The hunt has been fun.
I would like to win a copy of “Scorned Justice” as I have already read the other two in the series and loved them.
Thanks, Kim. I’m glad you enjoyed Saving Hope and Shattered Silence.
I would like to win Saving Hope. My mom, sister & I are always looking for new books to read!
Thanks, Erika. It’s neat you share with your mom and sister.
I would love a copy of Saving Hope because it sounds really good and I’d like to start with the first book of this great series!
Thanks so much for the bonus giveaway 🙂
*I’m a facebook follower and a newsletter recipient*
Thanks, Kara.
I would like to read “Saving Hope” – starting at the beginning is always best!
Thanks, Elaine.
I would like to win SAVING HOPE because the word “hope” has come to mean so much to me since my husband went to heaven 3 1/2 years ago. My email address is candyfeathers@gmail.com
So sorry to hear about your husband. Hope is so important in our lives.
I would love to win a copy of Saving Hope since it is the first book in the series!!
I am also a Facebook fan! 🙂
Thanks, Nicole.
i read saving hope and was very impressed – i’d love to read shattered silence next!!
Thanks, Laurel, about Saving Hope.
I would choose Saving Hope because I have not read any of the series. Makes sense to start with number 1!
Patty, thanks.
I’d love a copy of “Saving Hope” because I would like to start with the beginning of the series. 🙂
Thanks so much!
Stacy, thanks. You can read any of the books out of order because they are only connected by the hero being a Texas Ranger.
I would like to Saving Hope. That seems very interesting to read. I really hate human trafficking but the story line makes the book even more fascinating to read.
Angelica, I’m with you about human trafficking.
I also want to sign up for you newsletter as well, however, your website will not allow me too? Could you please sign my name up?
I want to read all your books as I love Texas Ranger stories. I would like to start with Saving Hope, of course. Thanks for the opportunity
Thanks, Cindy. I love stories about Texas Rangers, too.
Thank you for joining this scavenger hunt! I would love to start a new series for my summer reading! “Saving Hope” could start me off!
Facebook like, twitter follower and newsletter. 🙂
P.S. This has been my favorite stop!
Thanks, Shay. I appreciate it.
Would love to read Saving Hope as I haven’t read any of this series yet! I would read it then donate it to my local library so many others could read it as well! I do that with a lot of books.
Thanks, Paula. I love the idea of donating it to the library.
I would love any of the books from The Lone Star series. I’m a Texan – tried and true and love anything to do with my home state.
Thanks, Judy.
I would love to win Shattered Silence because I have read the first book in the series and would love to read the second. I’ve always been a fan of the Texas Rangers and am an aspiring writer who studies different writing styles by reading different authors.
Good luck with your studies. I’m a fan of the Texas Rangers, too. I’ve entered you in the drawing, Jessica. Thanks.
I would like to start at the beginning with “Saving Hope”. I was going to order “Scorned Justice” from Amazon at the lower price to save until after I read the first two books but it is still listed at the higher price. I’ll check again later. What a fun way to learn of authors who are new to me!!
Phyllis, it was supposed to be lower but Amazon didn’t make the change–just Barnes and Noble. Thanks for checking.
I would love a copy of the Saving Hope book. Thanks!
Thanks, Libby.
I’d love to win a copy of Saving Hope. I haven’t read any of the books in this series and I like reading series in order. I’m a Facebook fan and a twitter follower.
Thanks, Rachel. Each book is a stand alone book with a different Texas Ranger in a different town in Texas.
I forgot to leave my email address. It is: time4us2havetea@yahoo.com
I’ve already read Saving Hope and Shattered Silence – and enjoyed the books immensely!! So my choice is Scorned Justice. Looking forward to it!
I’m glad you enjoyed the first two books. Thanks, Randa.
Hi Margaret! I would love to have a copy of Saving Hope. Ever since I first saw Walker Texas Ranger, I’ve loved the idea of Texas Rangers saving the day. When I begin a series, I like to start with book one, and I haven’t yet gotten Saving Hope. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am a follower on FaceBook and Twitter. I tried to subscribe to your newsletter, but I’m not sure it went through.
Blessings,
Andrea
Oh, and my email address is andrearenee2004@yahoo.com. Sorry I forgot to tag it on the other comment.
Thanks, Andrea. I love the idea of Texas Rangers saving the day, too.
Scorned justice because I like the cover and blurb
I subscribe to the newsletter
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
Thanks, bn100.
I also signed up for the newsletter
I’d love to read Saving Hope!
anneliese.n.shaw (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks, Anneliese.
I will have to say Saving Hope because it’s the only one I do not have of the series.
I follow by:
Facebook
Twitter
Newsletter
and blog by email.
Loving this hop!
Campbellamyd at Gmail dot com
Thanks, Amy. I appreciate you getting the other ones.
I have Saving Hope on my Nook and would love to have the next one! I haven’t read it yet, but have read others you’ve written and enjoyed them! 🙂
I hope you enjoy Saving Hope, Marie.
I’m excited to check out Forsaken Dreams. Never heard of this part of our history.
I’d be interested in Scorned Justice. I just looked at the excerpt on Amazon and I like that there’s a dog in the book. I liked your Facebook page and followed you on Twitter.
catbooks(at)rocketmail(dot)com
Thanks, Michelle.
I would most like Saving Hope because its the first in a new series to me. I’m following you on Twitter now. Thanks for being part of this scavenger hunt party!
Thanks, Janet.
This is my first time at your site, Im just a beginner in Christian Fiction and I would love to win a copy of Saving Hope…I also want to say thank you for the scavenger hunt…Its giving me alot of new authors to read:)
bbrewer8896@yahoo.com
bethanybrewer5@twitter
Thanks, Bethany.
I would choose Shattered Silence. I signed up for your newsletter and sent friend request on facebook.
Thanks, Brittany.
I would Love ‘Saving Hope’.. Looking forward to reading your books!!! shira dot jorgensen at gmail dot com Thanks, so much for the chance:)
Thanks, Shira.
I would love to win Saving Hope.
I have facebooked you, twittered you and signed up for the newsletter.
I am so happy to find such a wonderful new author to read and review.
Blessings
Linda Finn
faithfulacres7@gmail.com
Thanks, Linda. I appreciate it.
I would like to have “Saving Hope” as I have not yet read any of your works and I would like to start at the beginning! =) I like you on facebook, follow you on twitter, and signed up for your newsletter.
Thanks, Cheri. Each book is a stand alone story about a Texas Ranger.
I would like Saving Hope to start with first one – you know I review all books I win – God Bless
Thanks, Jane. It’s nice to see you here.
Thanks for doing this! I would love to read Saving Hope since the series is new to me!
You’re welcome, Judy.
I would love to have #1 Saving Hope. I have learned a lot lately about human trafficking in different groups I have been involved in. I think this one would interest me the most, still want to read the other to though. Thank you for the offer.
Thanks, Cherie.
Would love to win Saving Hope since I haven’t read this series yet. However, if I don’t win it, I want to read it, anyway!
Laynah, I hope you get a chance to read the series.
I would like to read all of your books, but since I haven’t had a chance to read any of them as yet, I would like to win Saving Hope so I can start at the beginning. I just signed up for your mailing list as well as on Facebook.
Thank you for this fun contest.
Thanks, Wilani.
If I won, I would like Shattered Silence. I read #1 and really enjoyed the mystery & intrigue connected with the school. These law officers were interesting as to who was behind the problems. Also, I am very interested in the trafficking that is going on in the world today!
Barbara, I’m so glad you enjoyed Saving Hope. I wrote the book because I wanted to highlight how much even in the U.S. human trafficking is a problem.
I would love to read Saving Hope! It sounds really interesting. I have always liked books like that. Also liked your facebook and am following on twitter. I tried to sign up for the newsletter, but for some reason it is not letting me.
Thanks, Megan.
I’d like to win Saving Hope since I haven’t read any of this series yet!
gatorade635(at)gmail(dot)com
Abbi, thanks.
“Saving Hope” because I need to start at the beginning 🙂 delpgang@npacc.net
Thanks, Michelle. The books stand alone in the series.
I would love to win Saving Hope because I haven’t read your series yet. What better way to get started than at the beginning?
Thanks, Chelsea.
I would love to win Shattered Silence. I read Saving Hope and loved it but haven’t had a chance to read Shattered Silence.
Amy, I appreciate you reading Saving Hope. Thanks.
Saving Hope because I haven’t read any of the books yet. 🙂 emilyrachellewrites @ gmail . com
I liked you on Facebook!
I would like to read Shattered Silence. I already have Saving Hope on my Kindle.
And I followed on Twitter 🙂
If I win I would love a copy of your third book, “Scorned Justice”. I liked your facebook page and signed up for your newsletter–I think *scratches head*. I put my info in the right places then hit the submit button but I can’t tell if it went through or not so I apologize in advance if you have like 20 requests for your newsletter from me LOL.
winterrose(at)comcast(dot)net
I would LOVE to win Shattered Silence. I followed on Facebook, Twitter, and Subscribed. 😀
Blessings,
Jalynn
pattersonmom24@aol.com
I would like Saving Hope if I win. Thanks so much!!
MARGARET if I win I would to to get Scorned Justice. I have read and reviewed the previous two in this series. All of your books are extraordinaire!
Thanks for having MARYLU on here. I loved Forsaken Dreams.
I “liked” you on FB and I follow you on twitter. I tried to sign up for your newsletter but like HEATHER N above I couldn’t tell if it went through!
I think I would enjoy reading Scorned Justice…it just sounds like a story I would like.
I am a fan of your on Facebook. I would love to win Saving Hope. I also signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for the Hunt and the giveaway.
I would like to win Saving Hope please and I follow you on facebook. Thanks!
Since I haven’t read any of them, I think I’d love to begin with Saving Hope. They all sound great, though. Thanks for the giveaway.
Since I haven’t read any of this series I would want Saving Hope since it is the beginning of the series. My e-mail address is below
fantum2004ATsbcglobalDOTnet
I would love to read Saving Hope as it’s the first and I havn’t read any of them yet. They all sound so exciting! Thanks so much for this giveaway. I’m a follower on facebook
I would love Scorned Justice because I already have and loved the first two. I already receive your newsletter and follow you on Facebook. (I don’t Tweet). You have brought me many, many hours of reading pleasure with your 84 books you’ve written. Looking forward to many more. 🙂
I’d love to win #1, because I’m too uptight to start with #2 or #3 in a series? :D. I would also love to “experience” the fight against human slavery as you write about in the book.
I would like saving home so I could start at the beginning
I would like Shattered Silence. I’ve read the first one. Good book! This is my fist blog hop. What fun!
Andrea
Kaskaggs at Fourway dot net
I would love to win Saving Hope as I haven’t read any of your books. 🙂 Gotta start at the beginning. Also liked you on facebook, followed on twitter, signed up for newsletter (though it gave me an issue when I went to confirm it.)
I have never read any of your books, so this is a very cool opportunty. I want to start with the first book in your series please. Happy to connect with you on Facebook and folow you on Twitter. I even retweeted some of your posts. Signed up for the news letter, too
I am just now discovering you & I am intrigued with your books! I would love to start with the first one SAVING HOPE.
I live in Texas and Shattered Silence looks awesome! I would love to win it ^^
I would love to win “Saving Hope” I follow you on facebook, twitter, and am signed up for your e-mail newsletter. Thank you so much for doing this contest!!
I would love to win Saving Hope! You are a new author for me, so I would like to start at the beginning! Thanks for the chance to win!
I read Saving Hope and love it! I would like to win Shattered Silence, since it’s the next book in the series.
I would love to win Saving Hope and to read the others too. I am following you on facebook and twitter. Tried to sign up for the newsletter
I would love to read Saving Hope since I haven’t read any of the series yet.
I would love to win Scorned Justice. I read Shattered Silence and enjoyed it very much.
I ‘liked’ your Facebook page and signed up for your newsletter.
Thanks for the giveaways!
I would like to win Scorned Justice. I already have Saving Hope and enjoyed it very much.
I would love to win “Saving Hope” — I enjoy starting at the beginning of a series.
Liked your Facebook page, followed you on twitter, and signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for the chance to win!
Also since I haven’t read your books – I would like the first one Saving Hope.
thanks for the chance to read your novel, margaret 🙂
I would love to have Saving Hope. *Shrugs Shoulders* You always have to start with the first book in a series right?;)
Wow so many good books to choose from, but I think if I have to narrow it down, it would be Saving Hope. Can’t ever go wrong when hope is involved, right?! I am folllowing on Facebook, Twitter and have signed up for emails. Thanks so much for the bonus entries, which gives more of us a chance to win, and taste a little of the really great writers out there. Blessings.
I would love to win Saving Hope. I find the both the Texas Rangers and U.S. Marshals fascinating, and love to read stories featuring them. I follow on FB and Twitter, and tried to subscribe to your email, but apparently the subscribe button wasn’t registering correctly. OR I subscribed several times without any sort of indication the button worked 🙂
I think Saving Hope sounds very interesting … an exciting series it would seem.
I would love Saving Hope!! If I don’t win, I’m sure this will be a Kindle purchase soon! I’m so excited about learning about all these books!
I would love to be entered in this bonus contest. Thanks for the chance to win Saving Hope. I like you on FB and I receive your newsletter.
Rose
harnessrose(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win Saving Hope. I have read some of your other books and really enjoyed them.
I would love a copy of Scorned Justice. I have read the first two books and loved them and would love to read the 3rd one =)
I’d love Saving Hope, because I get fired up about human trafficking. I love reading authors who are willing to tackle the subject. The whole series sounds great, though. I’m a Twitter follower, too. Thanks!
I would love a copy of SAVING HOPE as it’s the first book in the series and I would like to start at the beginning. Loving this Scavenger Hunt and learning about all these books I can read!
I like you on Facebook.
Hi!
Thanks for hosting this section of the Scavenger Hunt! I am looking forward to reading your books. I have had an interest in the Texas Rangers since I watched one of my favorite John Wayne movies, The Comancheros.
Blessings!
Jasmine A.
montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com
P.S. I follow through Twitter, Facebook, and your Newsletter.
I think I would like all of them but Saving Hope would probably be the first one I’d pick – maybe because it’s the first in the series!
Would love to win Saving Hope
I couldn’t put “Shattered Silence” down. I would love to read the sequel, “Scorned Justice”. Thanks for the entry!
Scorned Justice: #3 …. I have the other two. Love them.
awesome!
I would love to win Scorned Justice, why? because I have the other ones and haven’t read this one yet! I follow you on twitter and facebook, I believe I am already signed up for your newsletter but I will have to double check.
Saving hope. I haven’t read the series so would like to start at the beginning.
I also like you on facebook and signed up for your newsletter.
I would love to have a copy of Shatered Silence, I was able to get the first book and i really enjoyed it and can not wait to read the next book.
P.S. I also liked you on Facebook
jessicalorenzini(at)cedarville(dot)edu
I would love to read Shattered Silence! The first book was so good! I told all my family and friends they had to read it to!
Thanks for hosting!
Silly me I forgot to mention a all ready follow you on Twitter and (WOW) you follow me too! As for FB I just liked you. (How did I miss that one?!)
I would love to win the first book in the series, Saving Hope. I also like to start at the beginning with a series to get the foundations of the characters set in my mind- it helps me to understand the stories better, and to set them in my memory.
Saving Hope Please! I love a good series and I appreciate Christian fiction authors so much!
I would like the first in the series, Saving Hope. I purchase as many Christian fiction books as I can and after reading, I donate to my local, small town library. I will donate this one and then continue to purchase the rest of the series.
Hi Margaret,
I would love to have “Saving Hope,” it sounds like a very thrilling book, but all of the Texas Ranger book”s are thrilling, but i wanted to start at the beginning,
Thank you for the giveaway, i did the facebook and twitter. God bless you.
Norma S.
I would love to read Shattered Silence. I have read Saving Hope and I really liked it!
I would pick Saving Hope. I haven’t read this series yet, but am looking forward to it. I’ve read some of your other books and really enjoyed them. Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in the Scavenger Hunt! I follow you on FB and Twitter, and I subscribe to your newsletters.
I would love to win Scorned Justice! I’ve read Saving Hope and Shattered Silence already, and enjoyed them. They gave me a lot to think about in relation to Texas Rangers of today and their jobs!
I enjoyed Saving Hope, so I would choose the next one, Shattered Silence, if I won.
Facebook – Yes
Twitter – Yes
Newsletter – Yes
Thank you for being part of this fun hunt, Margaret!
I have “Saving Hope”. Good book!! I would like to have the second book in the series , “Shattered Silence”. I liked you on Facebook and subscribed to your newsletter. Thank you for entering me in your giveaway!
Barbara Thompson
barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would like “Saving Hope” because it is the first in the series. I really enjoy books in a series, but I do prefer to read the first one first!! I usually find that I can’t wait to read the next one in the series!!
I would like “Saving Hope” because it is the first in the series. Once I read the first one, I often find that I can’t wait to read the next one!!
I have aready read the first two books in the series and have Scorned Justice on my To Read list. I would love to win the third book. I am already a fb fan and am signed up for your newsletter.
my email is lynfordshire@gmail.com
I would love to win Saving Hope. My heart goes out to those who have been taken from their homes and placed in prostitution, etc. I have not seen many books on this subject.
I would love to win Saving Hope. My heart goes out to those who are in human trafficking. I have not read any books with this topic. I am sure there are those out there but I have read a lot of books and have not seen it mentioned.
I would love to win Scorned Justice. I have Saving Hope and Shattered Silence, I am getting ready to read Saving Hope, it sounds like an exciting book.
I haven’t read any of your books & would appreciate receiving any of the 3 – thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I “liked” your Facebook page & am signed up for your newsletter.
bonnieroof60@yahoo.com
I would like to receive “Saving Hope”. I haven’t read any of your books, but this looks like an interesting series, and I’d like to start at the beginning. 🙂
I would love to receive Saving Hope. I’ve never read any of your books, but after this scavenger hunt, I’m excited to start!! I’ve also “liked” your Facebook page and follow you on twitter! Thanks for joining up on this hunt!! It’s been fun!
I would love Scorned Justice. I love the whole high school sweetheart theme. I already follow you on facebook, twitter and newsletter. Thank you!
I’m a facebook follower, and have read Saving Hope. Would enjoy either of the other two. 🙂
I would like Saving Hope!
I love this scavenger hunt, finding lots of new authors that I want to read. I would love to win Saving Hope and the rest of the books in the series. Being partially handicapped and homebound, I read a lot. Love Christian books.
Would love a copy of Saving Hope.
I really enjoyed Saving Hope so would like to read Shattered Silence!
I would like any of them but like to start with 1 st in series so Saving grace
Hi Margaret,
I just realized I’m already friends with you on twitter:) Imagine that. Thanks for the terrific giveaway! I also like to start at the beginning of a series, so Saving Grace would be my choice since I haven’t yet had the privilege of reading one of your novels.
I would love to win “Saving Hope” since it is the first book in the series and I never like to read them out of order. It sounds like an awesome series!!!! Thanks!!!
I also follow you on Facebook, Twitter and your newsletter.
I would like to win Saving Grace. They all sound interesting. I liked your fb page. Thanks!
I would love to read “Scorned Justice”
rdunson(at)knology(dot)net
I would like to win Saving Hope, as I recently became interesting in human trafficking and slavery after reading Kathi Macias’ book, Deliver Me From Evil. Thank you, Margaret, for offering a copy of your book to a winner. I do enjoy your novels. I follow you on Twitter, Facebook, and your newsletter (different email address).
Thanks for the opportunity–I’d love to win the first of your books!
I would like to read Saving Hope, due to its plot involving human trafficking. How awful this problem is currently! My heart breaks for all those effected! I’m sure the Lord is heartbroken over it, too. Another reason for picking this title is that it’s the first in the series and I don’t like to go out of order. 🙂
I forgot to include my email address: pudy68@gmail.com
I can’t follow you on twitter because I don’t use that service.
FYI – your ‘newsletter’ link is broken because it’s missing the “.com”
I signed up for your newsletter and added you on Facebook. I would love Shattered Silence. It has been on my Amazon wishlist for my kindle since it came out. I enjoyed the Saving Hope and I look forward to finishing the series.
I WOULD LIKE Scorned Justice: #3 . FOLLOW YOU ON FACEBOOK AND THROUGH YOUR NEWSLETTER.
I would like to win Scorned Justice. I follow you FB and your news letter.
superstarsarah94(at)gmail(dot)com
I’d like ‘Saving Hope,’ because it’s the first one!
I would enjoy Saving Hope. I always like to start at the beginning and I would like to see how you handle the subject of human trafficking.
Saving Hope I would would love to read. You are a new uathor for me and so I am ecited to read your books
I would be honored to have any of the three books.
I am following you on Twitter and asked to be your friend on facebook! All of these books sound wonderful so I would be happy with any of them. I have found so many new authors on this scavenger hunt and can’t wait to start reading your books!
Margaret,
I love stories about the Texas Rangers and your series about this awesome organization sounds fantastic. I’d love to be able to read it, so would like to start with the first one, “Saving Hope”. Thanks for the opportunity to enter. 🙂
Oooopps…forgot my e-mail addy and I just liked your author page, too.
bookwarp(at)gmail(dot)com
I’ve always been fascinated by Texas Rangers and their history and this series sounds very interesting! I would like Saving Hope because I like to start at the very beginning [a very good place to start ;)]. I also signed up for your newsletter.
Thank-you for hosting this giveaway and participating in the scavenger hunt! It’s very fun and I’m discovering lots of authors along the way. 🙂
I really enjoyed Mary Lu’s post. I never knew so many people left the South after the Civil War. I knew many British sympathizers fled to Canada before and during the Revolution and that French Canadians were sent to Louisiana at some point, but didn’t know about the South. Thank you.
I haven’t read the Rangers Series, so I’ll say book one. Though if they don’t have to be read in order number three sounds the most interesting to me. 🙂
I would like to get Saving Hope, because it’s the first in the series, plus it’s about human trafficking.
On a side note, I’m really excited to stumble across your site while doing the Fiction Scavenger Hunt.
racheljoyvictor(at)gmail(dot)com
And I signed up for your newsletter 🙂
I would love to receive Saving Hope, I have not read this series and so it will be the first in what I would hope many. I like to find authors that I have not read before and read a book from them, when I like their style and stories I end up purchasing one book after another until I have read everything they have. This scavenger hunt is nice because it is introducing to us some favorites of ours but also some new one who are soon to be favorites. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
I am unfamiliar with any of these so… Saving Hope… Reminds me of the baby I lost
I would like to win Shattered Silence, book #2. I just recently got the first book in eBook format on B&N Free Friday blog. I’ve liked your facebook page and am now following you on Twitter. I tried to subscribe to the newsletter but am unsure if it went through.
I’d like to read SAVING HOPE~~not only because I have family in Texas and appreciate the traditions of The Texas Rangers, but I’ve written a book in which human trafficking plays a part & it is yet to be published. I’m glad others are addressing the issue in fiction and want to see how it’s handled. Kudos to you, Margaret. And thanks for the opportunity to win one of your books.
I would love to get the first book in Saving Hope: #1 series because I love reading books from the beginning! also I followed you on twitter(prayerofhope) and clicked your facebook link on here and sent you a request(litany prayerofhope hope). God Bless
I already have 1st book, Saving Hope. I would like to win SHATTERED SILENCE! and of course the next two as well!!! Greedy reader that I am!
Thanks for the contest. I have shared on Facebook and subscribed to newsletter. Sharon, CA
Would love to win any of the books
God bless you
Chris Granville
I would like Saving Hope. I have not read any of these yet, so would like Book #1. Thanks for the Scavenger Hunt. It is fun and I meet new authors.
I read Saving Hope a while back and loved it, but I somehow missed that it was part of a series! I’d love to read Shattered Silence.
I would like Scorned Justice!! Thanks so much!
It would be interesting to know why the Brazilian government was so open to having the southerners come … why not offer land to their own people?
+1 I’d pick book 1, Saving Hope, since I haven’t read any of your Texas Ranger books yet. =)
+1 Twitter follwer as : Zekkaina
I would love to read The Men of Texas Rangers series. A great place to start would be the first book, Saving Hope. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a little Texas Ranger history along with your bio. I can’t wait to dig into these great reads! (This scavenger hunt is awesome!)
I am now signed up for your newsletter and following you on Facebook. 🙂
I’d like to win the book Saving Hope – to start the series!
I also follow you on facebook.
thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win Shattered Silence. I was able to download the first on my nook and would love to have the second one when I finish it.
I’d pick Shattered Silence. I downloaded Saving Hope for free a while back and would like to be able to read without stopping =)
I now follow on Facebook and Twitter and I signed up for your newsletter.
I’d love a copy of Saving Hope…I love reading historical Christian Romance novels. All of these books sound wonderful !
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy !
I would want book one, Saving Hope and then hopefully get the others after. I signed up on your facebook page 🙂
I would choose Shattered Silence because I already have book 1 on my kindle. 🙂 I already followed you on Twitter, and have now liked your Facebook page. 🙂
I’d like ‘Shattered Silence’ as I have the first one in the series on my Kindle already.
I’m following you on Twitter now.
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I’d like Scorned Justice since cattle rustling is involved. I love your Love Inspired & LI Suspense books.
Oh, and I follow you on facebook
I have the first two books and would love Scorned Justice. I signed up for your newsletter and follow you on facebook.
Thanks,
I would like to win Shattered Silence, and of course books 3 and 4 as well- greedy of me. I really enjoy Texas Ranger books. sharon, CA
I’d like Saving Hope — because you’re a new author for me and I like to start at the beginning of a series. I’m OCD like that 😉
leatherbound06 (at) gmail (dot) com
I followed you on twitter, too!
Scorned Justice sounds great. I can’t wait to read it!
Wow!! You want me to pick?? I’d love them all but since I must pick I’ll pick Saving Grace since I haven’t read any yet and would like to start at the beginning. Thank you for a great read on your page today!! God bless!!
Kristie
kristie(at)connectionlifechurch(dot)org
Oh and I already liked you on FB and follow you on Twitter. I tried to sign up for the newletter and it wouldn’t work. I’ll try refreshing and doing it again.
I would love to receive “Saving Hope”. I entered to follow you on both facebook and twitter. I couldn’t receive your newsletter as it wouldn’t do any thing. God Bless
I would like to win Saving Hope. The story sounds really good, and it is the first in the series. Thanks for this contest!
I followed you on Facebook and Twitter. I was not able to get the link to work to subscribe to your newsletter.
https://www.facebook.com/margaretdaleybooks/posts/513382058722622
This is my Facebook post on your fan page.
I guess I would select “Saving Hope” as the book that I would want to win as I would need to start from the beginning of the series. 🙂
Oops! My email address is artzamy23 @ gmail . com
For some reason, the subscription link will not transmit my information to sign up for your newsletter. I have tried with several different browsers. 🙁
artzamy23 @ gmail . com
Nevermind. lol I went to check my email, and the confirmation link was waiting on me.
I followed you on twitter. @artzamy23
I’d like a copy of Saving Hope. I had already put you on my list of new authors to find when I saw you were doing this contest. I’m from Texas, so all I had to read was that your series is about the Rangers and I knew that I had to read them. Of course you always want to start at the beginning! Connected with you on FB, Twitter, and your blog!
I would pick Scorned Justice, it sounds exciting and full of twists and turns.
I follow on Twitter.
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i love your novels, Margaret, and follow you on twitter and facebook as well as get your newsletters already. Thanks for the chance to win. i’d love your newest one!
I would like to get Scorned Justice. I enjoyed Saving Hope and the second one is coming to our library soon. I am looking forward to Scorned Justice. I like your books.
I would like an autographed copy of Shattered Silence because I have Saving Hope & I LOVED IT!
I follow you on Facebook & Twitter
dowelljanet@hotmail.com
I have the first two books in this great series! I would like to read the third or fourth books!
I follow you on facebook and twitter and RT your tweet about this contest. 🙂
Kim
lonebanana(at)msn(dot)com
I would like Saving Hope. I haven’t read any of them yet.
Looking forward to reading all of these books.
I would love to read the book Saving Hope because it is the first in the series. They all sound exciting!
Saving Hope – I like to start with the first book. And I had never heard of you before this scavenger hunt. So happy to be learning about new authors!
I have already read Saving hope and really enjoy it. I would love to be enter in your contest to win the next book in the series get Shattered Silence.
Thank you.
LOVE MaryLu Tyndall and LOVED Forsaken Dreams and SURE wish I could win one of your books, Margaret, but am MORE than happy to purchase it, my friend. 🙂
Hugs,
Julie
I follow you on facebook…tried to subscribe to your newsletter but it didn’t go through…I love your books and would be happy to win any of them!!!!
I would love to read Shattered Silence as I already have the first book. They all sound very intriguing.
I signed up for your newsletter.
Hi! I woud love to win Saving Hope and get started with this wonderful looking series 🙂 One of my favorite types of books are westerns, and I’ve recently started watching Longmire which just feeds that love 😉
I am a fan on Facebook, I signed up for your newsletter and I’m working on my Twitter, it’s being mean right now…
I would love to win Saving Hope! I have to start at the beginning of a series!
I would love to win the first book of the series “Saving Hope”. Thanks for your ministry…..there is nothing more encouraging than a great inspirational fiction novel!
I’d like book one since I haven’t read your series yet. I had already signed up for your newsletter, facebook, and twitter. Thanks for the giveaway!
My email is shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com.
I would love to have a copy of Saving Hope. I “liked” your fb page, and signed up for your mailing list. Thanks, Judy
I would like Saving Hope, as this is the first of the series that I’ve not read. Thanks!
thanks
I would love to read Saving Hope. I liked your Facebook page, followed you on Twitter, and signed up for your newsletter.
I would love Shattered Silence as I have the first one in my TBR pile 🙂 I signed up for your newsletter and have you on Facebook. Thank you for the giveaway.