About the Book

Book: Hearts of Gold

Author: Grace Hitchcock

Genre: Historical Romance

Release Date: August 14, 2023

The Bridal Shop

Alice Turner, the owner of one of Charleston’s finest bridal shops, is determined never to be dependent on a man for anything after the disgrace of her father’s prison time. When her best friend requests Alice to be her maid of honor, she reluctantly sets aside her feelings on marriage and dons a stylish bridesmaid’s gown, never intending to catch the eye of the handsome groomsman. Will he be able to convince Alice to open her heart again?

Miss Beaumont’s Companion

When Italian lady’s companion Aria St. Angelo is coerced into posing as her political employer’s absent daughter for the evening at the Louisiana Governor’s masquerade ball, she wasn’t planning on falling for Byron Roderick—the most eligible bachelor in the capitol. But, when he pays call at the Beaumont’s home, Aria is quickly shuffled into the shadows once more, forced to watch him fall in love with another woman.

The Becoming of Miss Blanche

Content to remain a Harvey Girl forever, fiery Tacy Blanche has worked in nearly every Harvey House down the Santa Fe line. But, when she accepts the position of second waitress at the new Montezuma resort, Tacy isn’t expecting her former fiancé’s brother to return to her life—

Pinkerton Jasper Caffery had long abandoned hope of ever finding Tacy again, but while on holiday in New Mexico, Jasper collides with the woman who had never noticed him before. He decides to take his chances and attempt to woo her. However, when Tacy’s past catches up with her, more than Jasper’s heart is at stake.

 

 

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About the Author

Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in the New Orleans area with her husband, Dakota, sons, and daughter. Connect with her online at GraceHitchcock.com.

More from Grace

Q: What do you love about writing historical fiction? 

Grace: I absolutely love the research aspect. I love learning and discovering little known pieces of history. In that research, I love asking the great “what if” question and see where it takes me while still having to follow the guidelines set up for historical fiction.

I’m pretty certain every author started as an avid reader who dreamed of how they would change an ending or change who the heroine ended up with if they could write the book instead. (Anyone else think Theodore Laurence should have married Jo March?) It’s that ever-beautiful question of “what if” that has haunted some of my favorite stories and often drives my own stories to spark to life.

Q: Have you traveled to any places you’ve written about? 

Grace: My books have been set in Chicago, many in New York, Newport, New Orleans, and Charleston, which I’ve been able to visit! My upcoming Regency Romance, To Catch a Coronet, is set in London, which I toured many years ago. After writing my Regency, I’ve added an overflowing number of places to visit in England, and even Scotland where my third book will be set.

Want to know which book is set where?

Hearts of Gold: Charleston, Baton Rouge, and New Mexico

The Finding of Miss Fairfield: Charleston and New Mexico

The Pursuit of Miss Parish: New Mexico

To Catch a Coronet: London

My Dear Miss Dupré: New York and Newport

Her Darling Mr. Day: New Orleans

His Delightful Lady Delia: New York

The Gray Chamber: New York

The White City: Chicago

Q: How do you incorporate faith into your storylines? 

Grace: I always weave in a faith theme, or verse, into the story. My goal with this novella collection, Hearts of Gold, is to provide readers with clean entertainment while subtly pointing them to Christ. And as with all of my books, something that I am learning inevitably ends up in the story in some form or another. Even though it feels a bit vulnerable to put my personal lessons in a book, I think that it offers a level of genuineness that can bring life to the story and hope to the reader.

Q: What aspect of romance do you enjoy writing about? 

Grace: Before I started writing for publication, I would be reading and get very aggravated if the heroine chose the wrong hero in my eyes and I would rewrite the ending in my head, or even set aside the book with only pages left so I didn’t mess up the ending I wanted. Writing a romance is so much fun because now I understand the “formula” if you will about the obstacles placed in the lover’s path and the beauty of when they finally are together.

Q: Please tell us about your most recent book.

Grace: To Catch a Coronet releases with Kregel Publications in May 2024! This Regency Romance has been so much fun to research and while it is a challenge to change eras from Gilded Age to Regency, I’ve loved finding new, unique ways to get my heroines into trouble that inevitably has them meeting their true hero!

About To Catch a Coronet:

London, 1813

Sometimes the only way to out stride scandal is to catch a crown big enough to silence it.

After breaking off two arranged engagements, country baker turned heiress Muriel Beau takes matters into her own hands and asks the visiting baron she loves to marry her in a very public proposal and is met with an emphatic rejection. With no other course but to flee Kent society, Muriel knows the only way out of this debacle is to out stride it by catching what every society matron dreams of obtaining—a coronet with a sumptuous title to match. And after a glittering reception in the courts of London, Muriel’s best laid plans might come true after all.

MY REVIEW 

The Bridal Shop

Two people from different worlds come together to find forgiveness and learn that God loves each of us. I like how Alice has overcome her past and made a name for herself as a seamstress. Her bridal designs are impressive and she  is busy most days. When someone from her past shows up her world  is turned upside down. 

Giles to me is a hero. He takes to Alice and doesn’t care about the gossip that surrounds her. He sees a beautiful woman who has overcome a lot and he notices her inner  strength. Of course not everyone is happy with their relationship. The author does a great job  of illustrating how love is unconditional. Giles sees past the wall of mistrust around Alice. His determination to make her feel worthy is admirable. 

Miss Beaumont’s Companion

I really enjoyed this story where a woman pretends to be someone else at a party. Poor  Aria must disguise herself and hide her real identity in order for her employer not to fire her. Her mission is to get the attention of a certain  young man and hopefully form the beginning of a relationship. 

Byron is very intrigued by this mysterious woman behind the mask and wants to see more of her after the party. When  he comes to call on her things start to get a little out of hand.  Aria has fallen for him but can’t tell him the truth. Millie isn’t all that smitten with Byron but starts to see him on a more regular basis. What a mess it becomes when a lie turns into hurt feelings and jealousy. 

Find out what happens as Aria finds herself alone and hopeless. Great lesson about trusting God and allowing  Him to show others that there are good people in the world. I adored Byron and he was such a great character with traits of being humble and seeking truth. 

The Becoming of Miss Blanche 

In this story we get to watch how The Harvey Girls work and how their reputation is well deserved. They greet guests with respect and their service is impeccable. Tacy  is having to start over because of what happened at the  last Harvey House. I admire her for  not being bitter and taking her position without being bitter. 

Looks like someone from her past has found her but she hopes that he will be more kind than his brother. Jasper can’t believe he has finally found his brother’s ex-fiancé. There is a little tension between them, but Tacy has no idea that Jasper is there because he has had feelings for her for a long time. 

This story has a bit of mystery and I loved  how it unfolded. The author does give us a bit of history about The Harvey Girls which I have  always enjoyed reading about. The ending is nice and reminds us never to give up on finding that  one true love. 

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

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Giveway

To celebrate her tour, Grace is giving away the grand prize package of an autographed Copy of My Dear Miss Dupré, Her Darling Mr. Day, and His Delightful Lady Delia!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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