In 1997 Saudi Arabia, American teacher Arden Armstrong and Saudi archeologist Faisal Abdul Aziz aren’t even supposed to look at each other, let alone admit any attraction, but their separate struggles for progress in the Kingdom bring them into an unlikely - and dangerous - alliance. Targeted Age Group:: 15-80 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I lived in Saudi Arabia for many years, and was shocked - after 9/11 - into remembering my strong impressions of the Kingdom and its unique … [Read more...] about Praying for Rain by Emma Gates

It’s tough to compete in the global marketplace when you’re an American stuck in Paris during the biggest anti-U.S. protests in European history. No wonder Tyler Harding is tired! He just wants to strike an agreement for his telecom company and get some sleep. But the intriguing Frenchwoman in charge of his deal intends to wake him up – in more ways than one. Meanwhile, in the company’s Milwaukee branch, account exec Carly Emerald is juggling the demands of her defense-contract client and its … [Read more...] about Private Lines by Emma Gates

Nine-year-old Lottie feels trapped. Her divorced mother has brought her three children from the U.S. to England, en route to what she believes is their religious destiny in the Holy Land. Her schoolmates think she’s odd. Her twenty-four-year old piano tutor, Rory, says he’s in love with Lottie – but she is as frightened by his insistence on keeping their relationship secret as she is confused by his touches. Chosen by Kirkus Reviews as one of only 15 indie reviews in its September 2014 … [Read more...] about Walking to Israel by Emma Gates