Cover Reveal | Follow The Dawn
ABOUT Follow the Dawn
Anna Emory grew up the invisible
younger sister, shy and quiet, and she prefers it that way. But her father’s
attempts to arrange an unsavory marriage teach her that courage is sometimes
found in adversity.
Then she meets a boy and his father
who tip her quiet world upside down.
Captain Mathieu Tudder has run from
responsibility, entrusting his young son’s care to another and devoting his Sea
Beggar ship to the cause of the Dutch Revolution. After the cause fails, Tudder
returns to England for the son he left behind, all he has left of the wife he
lost. But Titus prefers a mysteriously quiet nursemaid to his estranged father.
Tudder wants his son back, yet Anna
stands in his way. Will these two hearts—the battle-scarred and the broken—ever
find true freedom?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachelle
Rea Cobb has history with words. She penned her first short story in middle
school, her first novel right out of high school, and signed a three-book
publishing contract right after college. Her Steadfast Love series (from
WhiteFire Publishing) and 2020 release, Follow
the Dawn (Illuminate Publishing) are set during the Dutch Revolution. She
is also the author of Write Well, a
short writing guide designed to teach the structure of good writing. Rachelle
is a freelance editor, an author of six books, and voracious reader. If you're
looking for her, check the bookstore. In 2016, she married a man with the same
name as her fictional hero and they live happily ever after in a fixer-upper by
the sea. She's a fan of chai and lemonade (though definitely not together)!
Instagram: @RachelleReaCobb
Praise for Follow the
Dawn
"Follow the Dawn rides the waves of a
tumultuous period of history amidst the churning brokenness of two people held
captive by past failures. A beautiful story of redemptive and affirming
love." —Anne Mateer, author of Wings
of a Dream
"Through a
finesse of description and with a cast of sometimes flawed but loveable
characters, Cobb brings us a story of love amidst heartbreak and tragedy.
Placed in an unusual but refreshing time period and setting, Follow the Dawn explores the true
meaning of family, friendship, loss, and restoration. It's refreshing to see a
romance that knows its stakes, but still leaves readers feeling satisfied from
beginning to end." - Hope Bolinger, author of the Blaze trilogy
Follow the Dawn LINKS
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Although Follow
the Dawn is written as a stand-alone for
a Young Adult audience, cameos from beloved characters from the Steadfast
Love series do make an appearance. Info
on that series on the next page ...
About the Steadfast
Love series
In
16th-century Europe, the Reformation rages between Protestants and Catholics.
Gwyneth, a half-Dutch Catholic, flees from England to Holland to escape the man
who murdered her parents. When he follows her there and insists he came to
rescue her, will she trust this man called Dirk? When tragedy strikes, will
their steadfast love erode?
BOOK ONE
The Sound of Diamonds
Her
only chance of getting home is trusting the man she hates.
With
the protestant Elizabeth on the throne of England and her family in shambles,
Catholic maiden Gwyneth seeks refuge in the Low Countries of Holland, hoping to
soothe her aching soul. But when the Iconoclastic Fury descends and bloodshed
overtakes her haven, she has no choice but to trust the rogue who arrives,
promising to see her safely home to her uncle's castle. She doesn't dare to
trust him...and yet doesn't dare to refuse her one chance to preserve her own
life and those of the nuns she rescues from the burning convent.
Dirk
Godfrey is determined to restore his honor at whatever cost. Running from a
tortured past, Dirk knows he has only one chance at redemption, and it lies
with the lovely Gwyneth, who hates him for the crimes she thinks he committed.
He must see her to safety, prove to the world that he is innocent, prove that
her poor eyesight is not the only thing that has blinded her but what is he to
do when those goals clash?
The home Gwyneth knew is not what
she once thought. When a dark secret and a twisted plot for power collide in a
castle masquerading as a haven, the saint and the sinner must either dare to
hold to hope...or be overcome.
ISBN: 1939023599
ISBN-13: 978-1939023599
PRAISE FOR The Sound
of Diamonds
With
a lovely style that is mature and seasoned, at an enviable professional level,
readers are in for a real treat with Rachelle’s debut. Beautifully
written, The Sound of Diamonds is a gem. An unusual heroine, a unique
setting, and a heart-stopping hero make this a must-read for historical fiction
fans. Encore, Rachelle!
—Laura Frantz, author of The Mistress of Tall Acre
Rachelle’s
debut novel transports readers back to the danger and mystique of Europe during
the 1500s. Rich in church history and woven together with romantic
suspense, The Sounds of Diamonds is a fascinating story and stellar
debut. I look forward to reading more from Rachelle!
—Melanie Dobson, award-winning
author of Chateau of Secrets and The Black Cloister
Readers
of Jody Hedlund’s new medieval YA series and Melanie Dickerson’s
fairytale-based YA novels will love Rachelle’s The
Sound of Diamonds.
—Dawn Crandall, award-winning author
of The Hesitant Heiress, The
Bound Heart, and The
Captive Imposter
The Sound of Diamonds is a rare treat for young adult
readers who love historical fiction. Rachelle’s prose is rich and exquisite and
her story is impeccably researched. She gives readers a stunning setting and
layered, flawed characters who, in finding their way through a dangerous and
dark time, made me want to know everything about the Iconoclastic Fury. I’m a
huge fan!
—Laura Anderson Kurk, author
of Glass Girl and Perfect Glass
In
her eloquently-written debut novel, Rachelle brings a story of grief and
restoration, heartache and redemption. Dirk’s love for Gwyn kept me flipping
the pages, and I found it to be the perfect illustration of God’s adoration for
His children: Gentle and unconditional, despite our anger and misjudgments.
This well-researched historical novel accurately portrays the language of the
sixteenth century, enticing the reader to be swept away on a journey from the
very first page … one that they will certainly not forget.
—Tessa Emily Hall, YA author of
Selah Award Finalist Purple Moon
BOOK TWO
The Sound of Silver
The
stalwart saint and the redeemed rebel. One fights for faith, the other for
honor…
After Dirk rescues Gwyneth from the Iconoclastic Fury, she discovers that faith is sometimes fragile—and hope is not as easy as it may seem. Gwyneth continues her quest to learn more about the love of God preached by Protestants she once distrusted.
Meanwhile, Dirk’s quest is to prevent his sullied name from staining hers. Will his choice to protect her prove the undoing of her first faltering steps toward a Father God? Once separated, will Dirk and Gwyneth’s searching hearts ever sing the same song?
After Dirk rescues Gwyneth from the Iconoclastic Fury, she discovers that faith is sometimes fragile—and hope is not as easy as it may seem. Gwyneth continues her quest to learn more about the love of God preached by Protestants she once distrusted.
Meanwhile, Dirk’s quest is to prevent his sullied name from staining hers. Will his choice to protect her prove the undoing of her first faltering steps toward a Father God? Once separated, will Dirk and Gwyneth’s searching hearts ever sing the same song?
LINKS
Amazon Paperback:
http://is.gd/1HwJoi
ISBN:
1939023610
ISBN-13: 978-1939023612
PRAISE FOR The Sound
of Silver
In The
Sound of Silver, Rachelle Rea Cobb weaves
a tremendous tale that takes flight with vivid prose and lands with complex
characters caught up in the turbulent times of the Reformation. Like a cup of
tea on a cold winter’s night, The Sound of Silver hits the perfect
spot. It warms you from the inside out and leaves you feeling beautifully
contented while the wind howls deliciously of danger outside your door. This,
my dears, is one novel you won’t want to miss.
— Gillian Bronte Adams, author
of Orphan’s Song and Out of Darkness Rising
In
her much-anticipated second novel The Sound
of Silver, Rachelle Rea Cobb invites
readers to step into 16th century life through her irresistibly rich prose. Rea
continues the story of Dirk and Gwyneth as they navigate loss, fear, and love
at a time marked by intense turmoil and faith-shaking questions. A deeply
moving, historically accurate, thrilling adventure for all!
—Laura Anderson Kurk, author
of Glass Girl and Perfect Glass
BOOK THREE
The Sound of Emeralds
What once was blazing hatred has turned to lasting love, but could the union of a wild heart with that of a lady ever result in more than heartache?
With the help of an old friend with uncertain loyalties, Dirk inches ever closer to clearing his name. Gwyneth throws her faith into good tidings and the promise of a future as a family. But an old evil comes to call, just as tragedy rips apart a fledgling truce. Enemies from the past and grief for the future threaten to tear asunder what God had brought together…
As the date of Dirk’s trial approaches, his fate and his family hang in the balance. Will he be proven innocent of Gwyneth’s parents’ murders—or separated from her forever? How much pain does it take to erode a love steadfast?
LINKS
ISBN: 1939023637
ISBN-13: 978-1939023636
BOOK FOUR
Letters Home: A Christmas Short Story
Since
the Steadfast Love series came to a thrilling conclusion, readers have clamored
for more from Cade and Margried. This Christmas, that wish is granted in this
charming epistolary novella that reveals more about Margried--and her family.
In
the year 1566, she fled from an arranged marriage to a convent by the sea. Then
a political and religious uprising shattered her plans to remain sheltered
there, and she found safety only through an unlikely rescue.
See
the events of the Steadfast Love series unfold through Margried’s eyes—and meet
the sister never mentioned in those books but with whom Margried longs to
reunite… if she will ever write her back.
LINKS
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH RACHELLE
1.
When and where did you first get the idea for the Steadfast Love Series?
A song I was listening to on the
radio inspired the title of the first book. So I wrote Diamonds, but when I finished it, I realized to my great
frustration that the characters weren’t done with their story, even though I
had been quite adamant that I would write a stand-alone novel. But the story
wasn’t finished, so I kept writing.
2. Readers often pick out favorite quotes from a
novel. Do you have a favorite of your own from The
Sound of Silver?
Yes! In fact, my friend Mindy, a
calligrapher, even created a beautiful piece of art from one of my favorite
quotes: “Within the pages of books one’s heart can be revealed.”
3. Can you tell us what first drew you to
writing Inspirational Historical Romance?
My first exposure to the genre came
when I read Heartsong Presents novels
when I was twelve. Those small books introduced me to how much I believe in the
power of story, especially love stories set in times gone by.
4. I saw on your website that you also write
reviews, articles and offer editing services. What's one of your favorite
things beyond writing novels that you enjoy?
Editing is such fun! I daresay I
enjoy editing a page full of my own (or others’!) words just as much as I enjoy
splashing words onto a blank page.
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