Get excited and do your happy dance. I know I am. Hands of Mercy is finally available to read today. Yeehaw! It is such a relief to have this done and ready for the public–YOU! This last book has traveled a long, winding road. I have written and then rewritten it dozens of times, trying to get it just right and fixing flat tires along the way. Hopefully you will feel the long wait has been worth it now that it has arrived.
Synopsis of the Bending Willow Trilogy:
A cast of three very different heroes come together in this trilogy. Austan Sandoval is the master of disguise and deception. James Hinton is a clean-cut missionary out to save the world. Suvi Goldstein seems like she has it all, yet secrets bind her to misery. This series follows these characters through several harrowing years, showing how the transforming power of God holds out hope to all—from the missionary who’s led a charmed life to the vilest of sinners.
Vol.1 – After swindling millions from a Central American drug cartel, Austan stumbles upon the location of the daughter of an Israeli Mossad assassin and determines to recruit her to his team. James serves the Lord as a missionary in Guatemala and sacrifices all to bring truth to those he meets. When Suvi tries to escape her past, she’s torn between violent men in one world and a kind, forgiving man in another as she battles darkness to discover the light within herself.
Vol. 2 – Suvi feels unworthy of her happily-ever-after, especially when her knight in shining armor becomes the target of evil men because of her. James believes he has won the heart of the woman he loves, but when she exposes sinister secrets, his love may not survive. Austan stands guard against the Dragon’s wrath, but nurses hope that he can reveal his true identity. When a chance arises to team up with a pair of Israeli Mossad operatives, he may finally be in a position to do what he has wanted for four long years—reunite with Suvi and rekindle their love.
Vol. 3 – In the finale to the Bending Willow Trilogy, love, loss, and forgiveness weave a tapestry that will touch hearts as James, Suvi, and Austan are tried by separation, death, grief and revenge. As they struggle to survive, they will discover that when all seems lost, the only hope comes from unseen Hands of Mercy.
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To celebrate my new release, I’m giving away these prizes to 13 lucky people:
- 1 – $20 Amazon Gift Card
- 1 – $15 Amazon Gift Card
- 1 – $10 Amazon Gift Card
- 10 – eBook winners (book of your choice)
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment and sign up for my author newsletter HERE before March 1st. I’ll draw names from commenters/newsletter subscribers collected from my blog tour. Thanks for all your support and encouragement this last year. You are the BEST!
Good Luck!
Joy in the Moments 
Major congrats on the release!
Hey, thanks Mishka!
Yes, congratulations!
Woohooo….Hands of Light arrived on my kindle. I hope you give yourself some relaxing sighs of satisfaction.
Yes, it feels good not to be editing and re-editing, trying to get it ready by the deadline.
Congratulations, Char!!
You inspire and amaze me with your characters, your words and your stories. I am thoroughly enjoying “Eyes of Light” right now and trying not to read ahead!
Best wishes on your launch. I’ve got the rough draft started for the promotion on my page – just need a couple of tweaks and I’ll send to you. I may even run it a week earlier than planned…if I get organized 🙂
Congratulations again!!
Michelle
You’re a sweetheart, Michelle. Glad you’re liking the 1st book and thanks for helping me get the word out.
OOps……make that….Hands of Mercy arrived on my kindle! Am I not awake or what….
I knew what you meant! Hee hee.
Congratulations! How wonderful you must feel to see your trilogy complete. Good luck with the launch. I know Suvi, James, and Austan will be rooting for you. And me too!
Thanks, Carrie. And I will be thinking of you and hoping you’re not snowed in too bad tonight with this crazy storm. If you are, hopefully you are surrounded by good books and a little bit of chocolate.
I always have books. I always have chocolate. 🙂
Then you’re all set to enjoy a winter wonderland!
Good work, Char! This is a very special series of books. Well done!
Thanks for all your support, Gina. You are one of the most genuinely kind people I’ve met, and I feel fortunate to be your friend.
Congratulations! You deserve lots and lots of chocolate after all that.
I know, right! Yet there isn’t even one chocolate chip in my house right now. I might go bonkers!
First thing this morning, I downloaded your new book. I am ready to read. Thanks Char for sharing your talents with those who like to read good clean books.
Yea! I haven’t been home long enough to go check out that it worked, so I’m glad everyone’s copies downloaded on schedule. Happy reading!
So proud of you Charissa!!! I love reading anything you write!!! You have made this Aunt super proud to have you in our family!!! Great job!! Love Aunt RaNae ( your favorite)
Thanks, my favorite Aunt RaNae! I can’t wait for the reunion this summer to see you!!!
Congrats to you from an old school friend! So proud of your accomplishments – I hope you are too! I will surely read these books. With my sincerest adoration – Amber Brown O’Neil
Amber! How are you, my friend? I hope you’re doing good. Now I’m going to have to find you on Facebook. Yea!!!
Congratulations! What an incredible feeling it must be to see the trilogy take its final shape! Definitely the best of chocolate is well-deserved. 🙂
Thanks, Jacqueline. It is a nice feeling. I think hubby’s taking me out to Cheesecake Factory this weekend to celebrate with some kind of decadent cheesecake that probably isn’t good for me.
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