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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always hesitate a bit before requesting a review book from a new-to-me author. What if I don’t like it? I really don’t like leaving negative reviews and sometimes it’s just plain difficult to leave a tactfully positive one if I don’t care for the book. Yet I have added quite a few new favorite authors to my must read list so I usually like to take a chance. Rachel Scott McDaniel is one of those new-to-me authors and I am pleased to say I am writing a genuinely positive review for her new book Above the Fold<\/strong>. I liked it so well that I will definitely be on the lookout for her next novel.<\/p>\n

Above the Fold<\/strong> is a romantic mystery set during what is known as the Roaring Twenties. My grandmother was a young woman during that era so it is always fun to read about the times she lived in during her younger years. The story was everything I love in a book. Not only was it romantic but it was witty and suspenseful and blended with a perfect touch of faith. I enjoyed the characters, especially Elissa and Cole who both came to life on the pages of this story. I was impressed by their integrity and their dedication to finding and reporting the truth and the way each of them was willing to lay down their own ambitions for the other.<\/p>\n

Details about the newspaper business were interesting as were the descriptions of Pittsburgh during the twenties. I can’t wait to read more from this delightful author.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book:\u00a0 <\/strong>Above the Fold<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Rachel Scott McDaniel<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/b>Historical Romance<\/p>\n

Release Date:\u00a0<\/strong>December 3, 2019<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your copy.<\/td>\n

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Confined behind a secretarial desk at her father\u2019s struggling newspaper, Elissa Tillman longs for her father and the world to take her seriously\u2014not just as a suffragette, but also as a full-fledged journalist.<\/p>\n

Cole Parker regrets the day he\u2019d abandoned Pittsburgh to chase a high-profile journalism job in New York, but now he\u2019s returned to the steel city to amend his mistakes and win back the woman he once spurned.<\/p>\n

The murder of a millionaire offers the perfect chance for Elissa to nab the headline and prove her skills. But there\u2019s a catch. To get her story above the fold, she must compete for it. Her rival is none other than Cole Parker, the very man who shattered her heart.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Rachel Scott McDaniel<\/strong> is an award-winning author of historical romance. Winner of the ACFW Genesis Award and the RWA Touched By Love award, Rachel infuses faith and heart into each story. She currently enjoys life in Ohio with her husband and two kids. Rachel can be found online at www.RachelScottMcDaniel.com and on all social media platforms.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM RACHEL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does the classic movie His Girl Friday<\/em>, famous mystery writer Agatha Christie, and my husband\u2019s grandfather all have in common? They were all used as inspiration for my debut novel Above the Fold<\/em>.<\/p>\n

His Girl Friday<\/em> is one of my favorite stories. This movie captures the thrill of the newspaper world\u2014that drive within the reporter\u2019s heart to get the scoop, that hum of activity from the newsroom to the firing of the presses, and that inescapable pursuit to beat out the opposing paper. But what I loved most about this movie was the chemistry between the two main characters. They share a romantic history. In turn, there is major tension, but man oh man is there spark! So this triggered my creative mind. What would happen if I switched the roles and had the heroine be the one that gets jilted? What if I set this story in the 1920s when the profession of journalism was male-dominated? What if I add some more mystery? Cue Agatha Christie.<\/p>\n

\"\"My husband and I love Christie\u2019s Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple series. Did you know that she wrote over 74 books? That\u2019s staggering to me. My mind reels at how intricate and varied all her plots are. My husband and I would try to guess who the murderer was at the beginning of a story and more often than not, we were wrong! On one particular night we were watching a PBS version of Miss Marple and an idea struck me. What if I changed my story to go this route? What if I made this<\/em> person the villain instead of that one? The idea that came to me had nothing to do with the story we\u2019d been watching, but one thing that\u2019d been said flickered a light in me. I love it when that happens! And I also love it when I can incorporate pieces of my personal life into the book. This brings me to the biggest inspiration of the story\u2014my husband\u2019s grandpa.<\/p>\n

Grandpa Jay Lewis had two loves in his life\u2014his wife and the newspaper press. He\u2019d started working for the local newspaper during his early teens and made his way up the ranks until he became the press foreman. Here\u2019s a picture of Jay when he was in his early 20s. The hat shown was made of folded newsprint paper and worn to keep the ink from dripping on his head. But the expression in this picture says it all\u2014the press was his happy place. He\u2019d worked with the presses for over five decades, until he no longer had the strength. In 2004, he passed away, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of many. So in tribute to Jay and his great passion for the newspaper world, I included him in the cast of characters. I only hope I was able to capture his zeal.<\/p>\n

So there you have it. Inspiration came to me in a myriad of ways, but they all worked together to bring you a story that I pray delights your heart.<\/p>\n

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BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
April Hayman, Author\u00a0<\/a>, January 14<\/p>\n

Robin\u2019s Nest<\/a>, January 14<\/p>\n

Godly Book Reviews<\/a>, January 15<\/p>\n

Where Faith and Books Meet<\/a>, January 15<\/p>\n

Just the Write Escape<\/a>, January 16<\/p>\n

Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections<\/a>, January 16<\/p>\n

Through the Fire Blogs<\/a>, January 17<\/p>\n

mypreciousbitsandmusings<\/a>, January 17<\/p>\n

Betti Mace<\/a>, January 18<\/p>\n

All-of-a-kind Mom<\/a>, January 18<\/p>\n

Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, January 19<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, January 19<\/p>\n

janicesbookreviews<\/a>, January 20<\/p>\n

Emily Yager<\/a>, January 20<\/td>\n

She Lives to Read<\/a>, January 21<\/p>\n

For the Love of Literature<\/a>, January 21<\/p>\n

Inklings and notions<\/a>, January 22<\/p>\n

Life of Literature<\/a>, January 22<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/a>, January 23<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/a>, January 23<\/p>\n

Stories By Gina<\/a>, January 24<\/p>\n

Jacquelyn Lynn<\/a>, January 24<\/p>\n

Hallie Reads<\/a>, January 25<\/p>\n

Beauty in the Binding<\/a>, January 25<\/p>\n

Back Porch Reads<\/a>, January 26<\/p>\n

Happily Managing a Household of Boys<\/a>, January 26<\/p>\n

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, January 27<\/p>\n

Batya\u2019s Bits<\/a>, January 27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her giveaway, Rachel is giving away the grand prize package of\u00a0an Autographed Paperback copy of Above the Fold, A Custom Newspaper-Themed Book Cozy, An Above the Fold vintage-style bookmark!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

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