{"id":13245,"date":"2012-10-12T20:04:35","date_gmt":"2012-10-13T01:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=13245"},"modified":"2012-10-12T20:04:35","modified_gmt":"2012-10-13T01:04:35","slug":"queen-of-the-waves-by-janice-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=13245","title":{"rendered":"Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<header>\n<h2><a title=\"Permalink to American Tapestries series launch! Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson \u2013 Win a Kindle Fire and RSVP for 10\/18 Facebook Party!\" href=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/campaigns\/american-tapestries-thompson\" rel=\"bookmark\">American Tapestries series launch! Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson \u2013 Win a Kindle Fire and RSVP for 10\/18 Facebook Party!<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to the campaign launch for Summerside Press\u2019 brand new series, American Tapestries.<\/strong> Debuting this new series are authors Janice Thompson (<em>Queen of the Waves<\/em>) and Melanie Dobson (<a href=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/campaigns\/american-tapestries-dobson\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Where the Trail Ends<\/em><\/a>) and together\u00a0they are celebrating the series launch by hosting a Kindle Fire Giveaway and throwing an American Tapestries Facebook Party on October 18th.<\/p>\n<h2>{American Tapestries Kindle Fire Giveaway and 10\/18 Facebook Party}<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Celebrate with Janice by entering to win a Kindle Fire!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/295088\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2512\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"American-Tapestries-giveaway\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/American-Tapestries-giveaway-300-252x210.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/291575\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <strong>One fortunate winner will receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Kindle Fire<\/li>\n<li><em>Where the Trail Ends<\/em> by Melanie Dobson<\/li>\n<li><em>Queen of the Waves<\/em>\u00a0by Janice Thompson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 17th.<\/strong> Winner will be announced at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/150491455095345\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>American Tapestries Author Chat Facebook Party on 10\/18<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Connect with authors Janice Thompson and Melanie Dobson for an evening of book chat, trivia and fun! There will also be gift certificates, books, and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So grab your copy of Queen of the Waves and Where the Trail Ends\u00a0and join Janice Thompson and Melanie Dobson on the evening of the October 18th for a chance to connect with the authors and make some new friends. (If you haven\u2019t read the books \u2013 don\u2019t let that stop you from coming!)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/twitter\/233\/contests\/295088\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/litfuse.simplyamusingdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/twitter.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/sweepstakeshq\/contests\/295088\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/litfuse.simplyamusingdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/facebook.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/295088\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/litfuse.simplyamusingdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/email.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t miss a moment of the fun,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/150491455095345\/\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP today<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Tell your friends via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/sweepstakeshq\/contests\/295088\/invites\/new\" target=\"_blank\">FACEBOOK<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/twitter\/233\/contests\/295088\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TWITTER<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 18th!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each novel in this line sets a heart-stirring love story against the backdrop of an epic moment in American history. Whether they fought in her battles, built her cities or forged paths to new territories, a diverse tapestry of men and women shaped this great nation into the Land of Opportunity. Even then, as is true now, the search for romance was a major part of the American Dream.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In &#8220;Queen of the Waves&#8221; Janice Thompson has taken a somewhat different direction from her usual romantic comedies that I have come to enjoy so much. In this historical romance set primarily aboard that famous fateful voyage of the Titanic, Janice&#8217;s trademark humor is still present but appropriately toned down several notches. Although anyone reading a novel about the Titanic already knows the historic outcome of that cruise, there must be as many different stories as there were passengers. Janice&#8217;s vivid imagination has gifted her readers with an improbable yet totally believable story that just could have happened.<\/p>\n<p>With vivid descriptions of the bigger-than-life ship with its opulent decor, extraordinary menus, glamorous passengers, and their sensational wardrobes, &#8220;Queen of the Waves&#8221; is a sensory treat for the reader&#8217;s imagination. The characters are delightfully realistic with both good and aspects to their personalities. The plot moved at the perfect pace and contained several unique twists and surprises that helped detract from the dread of the already known ending. A sweet but unexpected romance and positive relationship developments add depth to the story. And deftly woven throughout the plot from beginning to end is a message of faith that reminds the reader of the Lord&#8217;s involvement in our lives despite our carefully laid plans.<\/p>\n<p>I am usually not a fan of Titanic stories, &#8220;Queen of the Waves&#8221; might just make me reconsider. It was an enjoyable book that I would recommend to all who enjoy historical romance novels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/books\/queen-of-the-waves\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" title=\"Queen of the Waves\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Queen-of-the-Waves-cover-244x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"384\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When pampered Jacqueline Abington secretly elopes with the family gardener, she asks another woman to take her place on the much anticipated maiden voyage of the Titanic. Tessa Bowen hails from a poor corner of London but has been granted the opportunity of a lifetime\u2014a ticket to sail to America aboard a famed vessel. But there\u2019s a catch: she must assume Jacqueline\u2019s identity. For the first time in her life, Tessa stays in luxurious quarters, dresses in elegant gowns, and dines with prestigious people. Then a wealthy American man takes an interest in her, and Tessa struggles to keep up the ruse as she begins falling for him. When tragedy strikes, the game is up, and two women\u2019s lives are forever changed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1609366867\/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=sprightly-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=1609366867&amp;adid=1BFS8993RSCCHDN79B46\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Order a copy here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/authors\/JThompson-94.jpg\" alt=\"Janice Thompson\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Award-winning author Janice Thompson, who also writes under the name Janice Hanna, has published nearly eighty books for the Christian market, crossing genre lines to write cozy mysteries, historicals, romances, nonfiction books, devotionals, children\u2019s books and more.<\/p>\n<p>She formerly served as vice president of the Christian Authors Network and was named the 2008 Mentor of the Year by the American Christian Fiction Writers.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson lives in Spring, Texas, near her four grown daughters and young grandchildren. She leads a rich life with her family, a host of writing friends and two mischievous dachshunds.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can keep up with Janice Thompson by visiting janiceathompson.com, becoming a fan on Facebook or following her Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Janice at <a href=\"http:\/\/janicethompson.com\">http:\/\/janicethompson.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; American Tapestries series launch! Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson \u2013 Win a Kindle Fire and RSVP for 10\/18 Facebook Party! &nbsp; Welcome to the campaign launch for Summerside Press\u2019 brand new series, American Tapestries. 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