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Delayed Justice Arrives Next Week & Giveaway!

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Any time a book baby launches, I get nervous. Not a little bit. A lot.

There’s a huge part of my heart and soul that goes into the books I write. The characters become real to me — and that means I cry with them and laugh with them. I feel what they feel so that hopefully you will feel it, too. Delayed Justice, releases next week so that means I’m getting all the nerves.

Will people like my book?

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Will they like the characters and enjoy the journey?

Insert image of my biting my nails, something I haven’t done since I was seven or eight!

That means it has been a relief to see these early reviews. One I got on Monday from Publisher’s Weekly has me really smiling. You have to understand that while readers liked Imperfect Justice, the PW review was meh. That just makes this review that much sweeter. 

And then there are reviews like this one. There are reviewers that you get to know as a writer. Reviewers who will tell you what they like, and don’t like, about books. That makes it that much more meaningful when they do like your book. Especially when it’s not a walk in the part kind of book.

And this one highlights the spiritual journey. It is a strong part of Jaime’s story, and I really prayed about how to make it organic to the story. It had to feel real and true to life, because her story carries hard truth and experience. I had to honor the experience of those who have lived her story. And that left my knees shaking. I really wanted to get it right.

Also, if you haven’t read them yet, Beyond Justice and Imperfect Justice are on ebook sale for $1.99. That makes this a great time to either pick them up for yourselves or gift them to a friend!

The early reviews have been coming in, and I wanted to share a few with us. I was also at a book fair for Independent Bookstores last week in Minneapolis. It was so fun to connect with Julie and Katherine Reay while I was there. Can I just say these two women make me feel (and look) short!While signing ARCs of Delayed Justice, I got to bring a few home. I want to give one away to you. Just leave a comment below via the Rafflecopter.
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An award-winning author of more than 40 books, Cara is a Clinical Associate Professor in business law and ehtics to graduate and undergraduate students at Purdue University. She lives with her husband, four children, a perfect cat, and a sweet yet rambunctious shelter puppy in Indiana.
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    • I forgot to say, I’m currently reading Christmas Heirloom and Rise of the Mystics. I have Murder at the Flamingo on my audio as well.

  2. I am looking forward to your next book, Cara! And I am also reading The Christmas Heirloom – so good!

  3. Thanks for the offer. I really enjoy your writing. Currently I am reading a book called “Booth’s Sister” that is, well, very unusual. Trying to get it finished.

  4. I’m so looking forward to Delayed Justice becoming available. Thank you for providing some advanced reader copies to your fans.

  5. Currently I’m reading Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny and just finished listening to Painting Lessons by Patricia Sands.

  7. Oh my gosh… I’ve been eagerly waiting for Delayed Justice but this post has me in a frenzy of anticipation! It sounds absolutely amazing!

  9. I’m currently reading “No One Ever Asked” by Katie Ganshert. Would love to have a copy of Delayed Justice.

  11. “The Forgotten Recipe” by Amy Clipson is what I’m reading at the present.

    Thank you for the amazing chance to win an ARC of “Delayed Justice”!

  12. I just finished a book last night and haven’t started another yet. I would love to win this book. It sounds amazing!

  13. I’m reading the Guideposts Series, “Mysteries on Martha’s Vineyard”.
    It is a good series and will be adding it to the Church Library.

  14. Love your books; thanks for your giveaway.
    I am currently reading Tracie Peterson’s books in her Golden Gate Secrets series!

  18. There is no doubt that your readers will like this book! I know I will and can’t wait to read it. (Kind of hoping I will because it’ll be a while before I can buy one.) I refuse to read the first chapter! I don’t like spoilers or being left :hanging”! Ican’t wait to read this book!

  21. I am reading…… Beyond Justice! Hope to win this third one I have Imperfect Justice! Thanks.

  23. I just finished a book last night, so I have a choice today. I have Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette, A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson, and Wait for Me by Susan May Warren. Maybe I can read them simultaneously! LOL

  24. I am currently re-reading Kiera Cass’ “The Selection Series” and Tricia Williford’s “Let’s Pretend We’re Normal.”

  27. I enjoy reading a variety of books… and whenever I find an author I enjoy, post like this are fun to read… to meet the creative person behind the story

  30. I’m currently reading “Threat Vector” by Tom Clancy and just finished “Aunt Dimity and the Buried Treasure” by Nancy Atherton.

  31. Sounds like a book I wouldn’t be able to put down! I’m reading A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers.

  35. I am reading Amish Christmas Abduction by Dana Lynn. I signed up for an Amish book reading challenge.

  36. I’m reading Delayed Justice and it’s very good. Would love to win a copy for my church library!

  37. You really make it appear so easy together with your
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