Release Day! Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace ~ My Thoughts #UnchartedWaters @TammyLGrace

Happy Release Day!

Congrats Tammy

on the release today of 

Uncharted Waters!

Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace

Friendship Fiction, 134 pages

Published February 8, 2023 by Lone Mountain Press

Set sail to new adventures and escapes with eight best-selling authors in the exciting Sail Away series!

Jessica Clark is still grieving the loss of her mother when she retires from her teaching position. To honor her long career, her coworkers present her with the gift of an Alaskan cruise. The last thing she wants is to leave her dog behind and take a solo trip. Unable to bear the thought of hurting her anyone’s feelings, she reluctantly sets out on a seven-day adventure aboard the Majestic Star

A sleepless first night spent wondering why she ever came on the trip leads Jessica to the Sky Deck where under the star-filled sky, she meets a beautiful service dog, Rebel, who leads her to his person who needs help.

Dean Nash is a wounded veteran on a trip with his support group and bonds with Jessica over their shared love of dogs, familial woes, and their aversion to cruising. As the voyage progresses, the two of them spend more time together exploring the area and the ship.

Jessica and Dean have been on their own for a long time and find their sudden feelings have them traversing uncharted waters. Will the beauty of the dramatic landscape, endless skies and a furry friend be enough to bring these two bruised souls together and show them there is always a second chance at a new beginning?

Join Tammy L. Grace, USA Today Bestselling author, as she brings the latest book in the Sail Away series to life, featuring a heart-warming story of love and loss, and the hope that comes from a chance at a new beginning.

My thoughts about Uncharted Waters ~ 

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first line.)

First line—"It was the last day of school, and the students raced from the building after a busy and shortened day."

I am loving all the stories in the Sail Away series but I think this one is my favorite so far and let me explain why. The characters in this story take an Alaskan cruise. I took an Alaskan cruise several years ago and it was the trip of a lifetime. I loved every bit of it and would love to do it again. The writer captured the essence, beauty, and fun of my cruise and I felt like I was back on that 'trip of a lifetime'.

The characters and their adventures were amazing as well and the story surrounding them was fulfilling and enjoyable. Jennifer is a reluctant passenger, as her coworkers gave her the cruise as a gift for her retirement. She also recently lost her mother so she's not really in the mind frame for a fun time. But she goes anyway and meets wonderful people who respect what she's going through but who also help her see the other side of things so that she can continue on with her life. 

I love that I'll have this story to go back to when I'm longing to go cruising again. Uncharted Waters will always have a special place in my heart, both for the memorable characters and storyline but also for the wonderful experience of being able to sail back to Alaska. 

I highly recommend Uncharted Waters, as well as this whole series, as an escape and as a way to experience the fun of a cruise or two, or eight. 

I received a copy of Uncharted Waters from the author and this is my honest opinion.

About the author

Tammy L. Grace is a USA Today bestselling and award winning author who writes women's fiction, mysteries, and sweet Christmas stories. She also writes about the bond we have with dogs using her pen name, Casey Wilson. Tammy is known for creating perfect escapes, unforgettable characters, and binge-worthy series.

When Tammy isn't working on ideas for a novel, she's spending time with family and friends or supporting her addiction to books and chocolate. She and her husband have one grown son and a spoiled golden retriever. ~ Goodreads

Connect with Tammy

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter | Amazon

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Get ready to set sail on the trip of a lifetime! Eight amazing authors have come together to create this fun series, each book set on a cruise ship but with individual stories and characters. I have read a few of these authors, and love them already. Some are new-to-me authors but I'm excited to give their books a try. 

Welcome Aboard contains the prologue to each story so the reader can get a taste of the story before it comes out. I have to admit that I am intrigued by all of them and can't wait to read all of the stories. Some of the characters have already grabbed my heart. 

You can snag Welcome Aboard for free right now. Check it out and then sit back and wait in anticipation for each release, like I will be. I know it's going to be fun!

Welcome Aboard is available for FREE on Amazon.

Get your copy now and get started on this fabulous series!

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★ Don’t miss a Sail Away book! ★

Book 1: Welcome Aboard – prologue book

Book 2: The Sound of the Sea by Jessie Newton

Book 3: Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace

Book 4: A Not So Distant Shore by Ev Bishop

Book 5: Caroline, Adrift by Kay Bratt

Book 6: Moonlight On the Lido Deck by Violet Howe

Book 7: The Winning Tickets by Judith Keim

Book 8: Lost At Sea by Patricia Sands

Book 9: The Last Port of Call by Elizabeth Bromke 

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Welcome Aboard! FREE Prologue Novella ~ New Series ~ 8 Stories by 8 Amazing Authors! #WelcomeAboard

Welcome Aboard by Jessie Newton, Tammy L. Grace, Ev Bishop, Kay Bratt, Violet Howe, Judith Keim, Patricia Sands, and Elizabeth Bromke

Set sail to new adventures and escapes with eight best-selling authors in the exciting new Sail Away series!

Pack your bags and get ready to set sail on a variety of cruise ships...all without leaving home! Experience the waves, the wind, and the call of the birds in the Sail Away series with a sneak peek of the Sail Away Series in this prologue novella. 

Each bestselling author will take you on a sea adventure filled with friendship, healing, some romance, and all the heartfelt storytelling you crave.

My thoughts about Welcome Aboard ~ 

Get ready to set sail on the trip of a lifetime! Eight amazing authors have come together to create this fun series, each book set on a cruise ship but with individual stories and characters. I have read a few of these authors, and love them already. Some are new-to-me authors but I'm excited to give their books a try. 

Welcome Aboard contains the prologue to each story so the reader can get a taste of the story before it comes out. I have to admit that I am intrigued by all of them and can't wait to read the whole tale. Some of the characters have already grabbed my heart. 

You can snag Welcome Aboard for free right now. Check it out and then sit back and wait in anticipation for each release, like I will be. I know it's going to be fun!

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Welcome Aboard is available for FREE on Amazon.

Get your copy now and get started on this fabulous series!

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★ Don’t miss a Sail Away book! ★

Book 1: Welcome Aboard – prologue book

Book 2: The Sound of the Sea by Jessie Newton

Book 3: Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace

Book 4: A Not So Distant Shore by Ev Bishop

Book 5: Caroline, Adrift by Kay Bratt

Book 6: Moonlight On the Lido Deck by Violet Howe

Book 7: The Winning Tickets by Judith Keim

Book 8: Lost At Sea by Patricia Sands

Book 9: The Last Port of Call by Elizabeth Bromke 

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Book Spotlight: Finally Home by Tammy L. Grace, a Launch Party, and a Giveaway!

Finally Home

Finally Home by Tammy L. Grace

Hometown Harbor Series - Book 5

Kindle Edition, 316 pages

Expected publication: June 20th 2017 by Lone Mountain Press

Sometimes you have to go back to move forward 

In the tradition of the beloved novels of Debbie Macomber and Kristin Hannah, award-winning author Tammy L. Grace returns readers to the fifth book in her Hometown Harbor Series and another unforgettable journey of friendship, family, and loss. 

Twenty years later, the death of Kate’s daughter remains fresh in her mind. Looking at Kate no one would guess the grief, self-doubt, and anguish that plague her. In a quest to move forward, she and Spence are building a new life on the island and the happiness that has eluded her for decades is within reach. 

An unexpected visitor sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to destroy the world Kate has carefully reconstructed. A tragedy strikes close to home. The revelation of a long-kept secret forces her to confront painful memories and reassess the bonds of friendship. Kate’s future and that of another she barely knows are dependent upon her ability to bend without breaking. 

Pour a cup of tea and return to Hometown Harbor where you’ll reconnect with old friends and discover Kate’s story of perseverance as she grapples with unbearable loss and the power of forgiveness. 

Tammy is having a Virtual Launch Party on Facebook today to celebrate her new release and would love for you to stop by and visit. 

She and a few author friends will be chatting about Summer Beach Reads and giving away some books. 

 Click here to join the party!

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Hometown Harbor Series:

Click on the links to purchase from Amazon!

Finding Home (Book 1)
Home Blooms (Book 2)
A Promise of Home (Book 3)
Pieces of Home (Book 4)
Finally Home (Book 5)
Hometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel) FREE! on Amazon

Book Blurbs

Finding Home: A coming to life journey for a middle-aged woman, who flees to a small island expecting a change of scenery and discovers much more.
Shattered by her husband's infidelities after twenty-five years of marriage, Sam Collins is plagued by constant fear and loneliness, reliving the tragic death of her parents and the betrayal by the man she loved. She leaves Seattle seeking relief from the relentless darkness that has swallowed her. With only her dog for companionship, she sets out to live in her vacation home on San Juan Island.

In her search for a carpenter, she meets the handsome and very available, Jeff Cooper. Sam's not looking for romance, but can't deny the attraction to the retired firefighter, turned handyman. While working together and eating her pies, Jeff finds himself falling for her.

The past she wrestles to let go of comes hurtling back when she least expects it. In an effort to help a struggling young man, she is forced to confront the anguish she is desperate to escape. While torn between love and friendship, she must face her fears and choose between the life she's known and a chance for a family and home she's been longing for all her life.

Home Blooms: Return to the picturesque island community where you’ll check in with your old friends and meet a few new ones along the way.

Linda is knee deep in bouquets and boutonnieres, designing a beautiful ceremony for Sam and Jeff. The bride’s matchmaking plot takes shape as she volunteers her best friend, Max, to help Linda create the perfect wedding.

Linda and Max are thrown together when a tragedy threatens to destroy the honeymooners’ newfound happiness before they have the possibility of a life together. Compelled to make some changes in life, Linda uncovers a family secret that causes her to question her existence and leads her on a search for the truth.

As Max begins to penetrate the protective walls around Linda’s heart, a visit from her youth causes her to risk it all. While struggling between the past and the future, Linda has a chance to let more than her flowers bloom.

A Promise of Home: Spend Christmas in Friday Harbor this year surrounded by the friends you know and a couple of special deliveries from the Hometown Harbor Series.

In between holiday activities, friends of Linda and Max are helping plan their Valentine’s Day wedding. Regi is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fortieth birthday and the fulfillment of the promise she and Cam made over twenty years ago.

As she anticipates the reunion with Cam, she’s oblivious to the signals the local delivery man, Nate, is giving her. She and Nate work together helping a newcomer open an art and antiques shop. While spending time together, she discovers she has feelings for Nate and bonds with the new shopkeeper over their past losses.

As Regi’s contemplating her choices, she’s dealt a blow that brings her to her knees and reconnects her with the past. In the pursuit of her youthful fairytale promise, she’ll risk the only chance she’s encountered for true happiness and a home.

Pieces of Home: A story of long ago secrets revealed and the strength of one woman’s journey to overcome the pain of her past.

Ellie hasn’t seen or spoken to her parents in twenty years—since she came to live on the island with her aunt and uncle. Ellie’s all grown up now and runs the popular family bakery, Sweet Treats.

An unforeseen plea for help forces Ellie to reveal a secret she’s kept hidden from even her closest friends. Her innate kindness and desire to help propel her on a turbulent journey. The pieces of her past she’s worked so hard to escape resurface and bring her face to face with heartache. In the midst of unearthing her long buried pain, she faces challenges that threaten her livelihood and those she holds most dear.

When newcomer Blake Griffin arrives, he frequents the bakery in the early morning hours and over fresh cinnamon rolls they develop a friendship. He renews a sense of hope and joy in Ellie, but she’s hesitant to trust him with her heart. Instead of letting her past define her future, Ellie must summon the courage to recognize an unexpected path may be a welcome gift.

Finally Home: Sometimes you have to go back to move forward

In the tradition of the beloved novels of Debbie Macomber and Kristin Hannah, award-winning author Tammy L. Grace returns readers to the fifth book in her Hometown Harbor Series and another unforgettable journey of friendship, family, and loss.

Twenty years later, the death of Kate’s daughter remains fresh in her mind. Looking at Kate no one would guess the grief, self-doubt, and anguish that plague her. In a quest to move forward, she and Spence are building a new life on the island and the happiness that has eluded her for decades is within reach.

An unexpected visitor sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to destroy the world Kate has carefully reconstructed. A tragedy strikes close to home. The revelation of a long-kept secret forces her to confront painful memories and reassess the bonds of friendship. Kate’s future and that of another she barely knows are dependent upon her ability to bend without breaking.

Pour a cup of tea and return to Hometown Harbor where you’ll reconnect with old friends and discover Kate’s story of perseverance as she grapples with unbearable loss and the power of forgiveness.

Cooper Harrington Detective Series:

Click on the links to purchase from Amazon!

Killer Music (Book 1)
Deadly Connection (Book 2)

Killer Music: Winner of 2016 Gold Medal from Global E-Book Awards

When private detective Cooper “Coop” Harrington meets record label mogul Grayson Taylor at a swank gathering of country music artists and politicians he never imagines he’ll be investigating his brutal murder less than twenty-four hours later.

The suspects are plentiful. More than a handful of people could have wanted him dead. Retained by Taylor’s widow, Coop works alongside his best friend and Chief of Detectives, Ben Mason. The investigation leads Coop and Ben to visit the luxurious mansions of recording industry magnates, navigate the murky undercurrents of the political world, and probe complicated family matters. Scandalous indiscretions, secrets, and hints of corruption swirl in the midst of their pursuit of the killer.

Coop’s faithful friend and assistant, Annabelle and his loyal golden retriever, Gus, both lend a hand during the investigation. Even his Aunt Camille mines the local gossip mill to unearth potential killers with motive. Yet the case seems hopeless until a crucial piece of evidence emerges that sends Coop and Ben on a race to catch the killer before someone else dies.

Deadly Connection: Coop's case takes an unexpected twist when he discovers the dead body of his latest client.

A newcomer to Nashville with a troublesome problem requests an emergency meeting with private detective Cooper “Coop” Harrington. When she fails to keep her appointment, Coop and Annabelle, his faithful friend and assistant, become worried and go in search of their new client. Their hopes for a quiet Sunday are dashed when they discover her dead body.

Coop and Annabelle find themselves immersed in the investigation, uncovering tenuous links to a handful of suspects. With the help of his loyal golden retriever, Gus, and meddling but well-meaning Aunt Camille, Coop works to untangle the web of connections to expose the motive and identity of the killer before anyone else is murdered.

About the author

Tammy L. Grace is the award-winning author of The Hometown Harbor Series of women’s fiction set in the picturesque San Jan Islands in Washington and a mystery series set in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring Cooper Harrington, Private Detective.

Born and raised in Nevada, Tammy L. Grace loved reading at a young age. With the help of her middle school teacher, she discovered the joy of writing. When Tammy isn't working on ideas for a novel, she's spending time with family and friends or supporting her addiction to books and chocolate. She and her husband have one grown son and a spoiled golden retriever.

Connect with Tammy

Website | Blog | Facebook

Goodreads | Twitter | Amazon

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