You may have already seen the cover of my next book, thanks to the efforts of Austenprose and many talented bloggers and bookstagrammers. But just in case you haven’t seen it yet, I’m happy to share with you the cover of my 2023 release, A Winter by the Sea, Book Two in my On Devonshire Shores series, which will release in early December of this year.
It was an interesting challenge to write a seaside novel set during wintertime (it was unusually cold and snowy the winter of 1819-1820). Because I live in frigid Minnesota, cold weather details and sensations were easy to imagine.
It was likely also a challenge to design a cover set on the English seaside during winter, but the cover designer and creative team at Bethany House Publishers did another outstanding job. The cover features an authentic Sidmouth backdrop (a town on the south coast of England and the setting for the series) as well as snow, a bathing machine, and the model’s historically-appropriate mantle and fur muff.
Here’s a description of the book:
When the Duke and Duchess of Kent rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers sisters are called upon to host three of the royal couple’s staff in their seaside house. But they soon realize they’ve invited secrets and the sweet possibility of romance into their home.
Meanwhile, Emily Summers longs to become a published author. The Duke of Kent’s handsome private secretary offers to help her and the two begin spending time together. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she used to hold dear and her budding dreams for the future.
If you would like to pre-order the book, here are some links to do so:
I love the cover and hope you do, too. Thank you so much for stopping by today and for your interest in my books!
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The cover is gorgeous!
Gorgeous cover, Julie!
It’s absolutely lovely, Julie. I adore the purple tones. The wispy title font combined with the whipping mantle makes me feel the bite of the winter wind. 🙂
Beautiful cover! I’m reading the first book now!
Such a great cover! Can’t wait to read it!
I love the idea of a winter-time seaside setting! And this cover is lovely. I’m a big fan of her clothing. 🙂
Oooh, I love the cover. And so wonderful that it is historically accurate.
Lovely cover–as usual. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
I love the colors!
Love it, Julie! But then, I love the cover of The Sisters of Seaview, too. Your cover artist is a great illustrator.