About the Book

Book: A Life Reclaimed

Author: Olivia Rae

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: November 28, 2022

Book: A Life Reclaimed

Author: Olivia Rae

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: November 28, 2022

A Scoundrel, A Spy, and A Secret. Will She Ever Learn the Truth?

Desperate to avoid a second loveless marriage, Anne Howell hides out in a cave on the Welsh coast. If she can get to England, she should be safe from her stepfather’s long reaching hand. She thinks her prayers are answered when she rescues a shipwrecked sailor, Thomas Armstrong, who agrees to help her, claiming he has ties to Queen Elizabeth I. Though she fears he may be an accomplished liar, she has no choice but to trust him, especially when a secret from her past puts spies on her trail and threatens to destroy her future.

Upon learning his true mother was executed in place of a dethroned queen, Thomas Armstrong sets out to find the cowardly monarch and avenge his mother’s death. Broke and in debt, he is finally on the verge of reaching his goal when his ship goes down in a storm and he ends up owing his life to the honest and forthright Anne Howell. He fears his quest is finished – until he learns there are those who would pay handsomely to have Anne in their possession, enough to clear his debt and enable him to pursue the revenge he seeks. But in helping Anne he has lost his heart, and now faces a devastating choice – remain loyal to his goal of avenging his mother or follow his feelings to an uncertain future with Anne.

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About the Author

Olivia Rae is an award-winning author of historical and contemporary inspirational romance. She spent her school days dreaming of knights, princesses and far away kingdoms; it made those long days in the classroom go by much faster. Nobody was more shocked than her when she decided to become a teacher. Besides getting her Master’s degree, marrying her own prince, and raising a couple of kids, Olivia decided to breathe a little more life into her childhood stories.

Olivia is the winner of the Book Buyers Best Award, Angel Award, New England Readers’ Choice Award, the Golden Quill Award, the American Fiction Award, and is a gold and bronze medalist in the Illumination Awards.

More from Olivia

I’ve always been drawn to English history and back in 2009, I was blessed to visit London with my daughter. We immersed ourselves in the area’s rich history by going to museums, visiting Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Temple Church, and so much more. Of course, a tour of the city wouldn’t have been complete without a visit to the Tower of London. There I learned about the tragic and short life of Lady Jane Grey, who was the queen of England for nine days.

Later that day, I found a postcard that displayed the famous painting, The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche. My mind started racing and the seeds for the Secrets of the Queens series took root. I wondered what would’ve happened if Lady Jane Grey had lived. A Life Reclaimed, the third book in the Secrets of the Queens, is not about Lady Jane Grey per se, but it follows the story of a young man whose life has been changed because of her escape from death.

I hope you enjoy my tale of mystery, intrigue, and love as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Interview with Olivia

Share something your readers wouldn’t know about you.

I love to hike. I live in Wisconsin where winter reigns at least five months of the year. In fact, as I am writing this (Nov. 20) there six inches of snow on the ground.  It’s not surprising that when spring comes I am out the door and on the trails. Even when my husband and I travel we usually go to a spot where there are awesome places to hike. Getting close to nature usually gets my creative juices flowing and then I am ready to chain myself to my computer and write for a little while. 😊

What book is currently on your bedside table?

I had to laugh at this one because sometimes I read two books at the same time. Usually, I am reading one on my kindle and another in paperback form. The one I am reading right now in paperback is Shadows of the White City by Jocelyn Green. On my kindle I am reading, What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon. 

What were the highlight or challenges you faced when writing this book?

Even though my book, A Life Reclaimed is a “what if” story, I still wanted it to be as historically accurate for the time.  For example, in my book many of the life experiences Queen Elizabeth faced are accurately portrayed as they happened in history. Under her sister, Queen Mary’s rule, Elizabeth did spend time in the Tower of London, and later was placed under house arrest in Woodstock.  The outcome of those trials is where the “what if” begins.

Another real person in my book is Francis Wallsingham. He was Queen Elizabeth’s spy master. I did not take any liberties with his character. I portrayed him as he really was according to my research. He was indeed an interesting fellow.

Where can readers find out more about you and your books?

The best place is on my website:    http://www.oliviaraebooks.com/

You can buy my books at all major retailers and book stores.

Any current or upcoming projects you’d like to tell us about?

Yes, I am presently working on a sequel to my only contemporary book, Joshua’s Prayer. I’m heading back to Golden Ridge, Missouri where you will meet Detective Cooper Gates and single mom, Autumn Hampton. Besides a great love story, there is a murder to be solved and a little boy to protect. Working title is Micah’s Miracle. If you like action, you won’t want to miss this one.

Blog Stops

Rebecca Tews, February 9

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 10

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 10

Worthy2Read, February 11

Texas Book-aholic, February 12

deb’s Book Review, February 13

Locks, Hooks and Books, February 14

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, February 15

For Him and My Family, February 15

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, February 16

Betti Mace, February 17

Cover Lover Book Review, February 17

Connie’s History Classroom, February 18

Holly’s Book Corner, February 18

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 19

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, February 20 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, February 20

Pause for Tales, February 21

Blogging With Carol, February 22

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Olivia is giving away the grand prize of a themed gift box!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/242a3/a-life-reclaimed-celebration-tour-giveaway