In today’s post, I feature Alice giving a “matron of honor” speech because that’s what she wanted to do with her opportunity to guest post.
God help us all.
Before that, here’s the normal launch tour stuff . . .
About Like a Ship on the Sea
If God asks you to confront a storm, how dare you stay in the harbor?
Lady Mary Cassidy O’Connell has a dream that can be summed up in three connecting ideas: a loving husband, adorable children, and a home of her own. Her mother’s lack of care makes life difficult for Cassie, and an escape is necessary. The plan? Marry Aubrey Montgomery, the man her parents have chosen for her, and find the peace she craves.
Unfortunately, Cassie is uneasy about marrying Aubrey. Her apprehension grows as she witnesses her dearest friend’s loving marriage take place. At this wedding, she catches the eye of Patrick Hilton, son of a wealthy American. Like Cassie, he’s also set to marry a woman chosen by his parents—only, Patrick claims, he is content with this choice.
Torn between her desire for happiness and the knowledge that God is leading her in a different direction, Cassie confronts the impossible decision. Is a loveless marriage of obligation better than being alone, or will she set sail on a voyage without a safe harbor?
Like a Ship on the Sea is the first novel in The Hilton Legacy, a stand-alone trilogy featuring characters from the author’s first series, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.
AMAZON ~ GOODREADS
About The Hilton Legacy
The Hilton Legacy will be a trilogy (with perhaps one standalone spin-off, depending on how I decide to do this!) set in 1880s and 1890s America and Europe.
The first novel, Like a Ship on the Sea, which is the one we’re celebrating today, features Patrick Hilton and his eventual love interest, Cassie. Of course, we know all about this novel!
The second novel, Like the Air After Rain, will feature Lorelei Hilton and her love interest and will primarily take place in England. There’s going to be a marriage of convenience angle that will be a lot of fun, methinks!
The second novel, Like Lightning in a Bottle, will feature Gwendolyn Hilton and her love interest and will primarily take place in England and America. This one is a little bit of a wild card, but we’re gonna have fun with it.
The Schedule
Monday, September 4th
“Why You Should Read Like a Ship on the Sea” by Kellyn Roth
Book Spotlight by Abby Johansen
Author Interview by Naomi Sowell
Tuesday, September 5th (LAUNCH DAY!)
“All the Launch Day Celebrations” by Kellyn Roth
Wednesday, September 6th
“About the Gilded Era” by Kellyn Roth
Thursday, September 7th
“Tackling Tough Topics with Tact” by Kellyn Roth
Friday, September 8th
“A Guest Post by Alice Strauss” by Kellyn Roth
Book Spotlight by M.C. Kennedy
Book Spotlight by Bizwings Book Blog
Saturday, September 9th
“Introducing the Hiltons of Boston” by Kellyn Roth
Monday, September 11th
“How The Hilton Legacy Fits in with The Chronicles of Alice & Ivy” by Kellyn Roth
Author Interview by Amy Ullrich
Review by Pens, Pages, and Pulses
Author Interview by Jane Mouttet
Book Spotlight by Rhys-Marie Whitnell
Tuesday, September 12th
“All About Book Two, Like the Air After Rain” by Kellyn Roth
Book Spotlight by Grace A. Johnson
Interview & Review by Saraina Whitney
The Giveaway
Don’t forget to enter the giveaway! There will be a USA and International Winner, so even if you don’t live in my country, ENTER ANYWAY, because I made a prize just for you!
US-Only Giveaway: a signed paperback copy of Like a Ship on the Sea, a themed candle, two bookmarks, three character art prints, a themed charm bracelet, and extra special bonus scenes.
International Giveaway: an ebook copy of Like a Ship on the Sea, extra special bonus scenes, a themed phone wallpaper, and the first chapter of book 2.
ENTER NOW!
Or paste this link into your browser: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/cbb544c921/
The Bookish Tag
With the help of Grace A. Johnson (who is way too kind to me), I am hosting a bookish tag! This can be done on any social media profile (or even your blog) and is a fun way to join together to celebrate the launch! Starting today!
I’m doing the prompt on my Instagram and Facebook profiles, and I may try to repost some of these to Twitter, too!
The Prompts
Sept. 4 // a book set in your dream destination
Sept. 6 // your favorite swoon-worthy romance
Sept. 8 // a book with themes that inspire you
Sept. 11 // a most remarkable heroine
Sept. 13 // a beloved mentor character
Sept. 15 // a hero with an inspiring arc
Sept. 18 // your favorite fictional sibling dynamic
Sept. 20 // a ship that took you by surprise
Sept. 22 // a theme that touched your heart
Sept. 25 // a series spinoff you loved
Sept. 27 // a topic you love to read about
Sept. 29 // your favorite historical time period
Rules
- There are prompts for every other weekday in September, but you’re welcome to share whenever you can and catch up at any time.
- Feel free to use any social media, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, your blog, and Youtube.
- Share about books that fit into the categories, and have fun!
- Don’t forget to use the hashtag #likeashipontheseatag and tag Kellyn (@kellynrothauthor on Instagram & Facebook or @kellyntheauthor on Twitter) to be shared!
A Guest Post by Alice Strauss
Dear Ladies, Gentlemen, and Other Readers,
Today we are gathered here together to celebrate the romance of Cassie and … that man. I’m Alice Strauss, and I have been Cassie’s dearest friend since we met at Miss Selle’s Boarding School for Girls at seven and eight years old, respectively. We’ve been dearest friends ever since.
Cassie was such a quiet thing back then that I doubt we would’ve become friends if I hadn’t felt she needed some support. At the time, I was quite convinced that if I didn’t stand by her, she might never manage to raise her eyes much past her shoe tips, but she’s thankfully learned to make eye contact now, which is nice. I suppose seven is not the bravest age.
All that is beside the point now. Now I’m simply glad to be allowed to speak briefly on this platform as I was not allowed to do so at her wedding because no one informed me it was an option.
I admit that there is must I believe Cassie’s husband has to atone for. Oh, that would be the case if he had done nothing at all, but as it is, I hope he understands how blessed he is. That said, I shouldn’t say that because at the end of the day, they are well-suited.
And they’re already married, so there’s little I can do but choose to be encouraging. Because otherwise, I would be a rather poor friend.
Cassie, if you read this, which I hope you will be able to, I just want to say that I love you deeply, and I am so appreciative of all the support you have given me. It’s rare in life that you meet someone who so perfectly complements you, and though of course for me that is Peter (and for you, it is likely Patrick, as that seems to be the way these things go once God gets started with them) … you are certainly the best-suited friend for me.
At every point, you encourage me, and I hope I offer the same encouragement to you. You are certainly much more honest with me than most would dare to be, and that’s what I need, so I appreciate it. And I would die rather than see you unhappy, and you’re the only woman I know who is actually interesting to listen to for more than a few minutes. So that’s rather nice.
All this to say, I wish you the best in your marriage, and I hope you know that I will always be here to listen to you as you have always listened to me … and that the Lord will bless your marriage abundantly.
See, that wasn’t that long at all.
TTFN!
~Kell~
P.S.
Okay, Alice, that’s more than enough.
Are you interested in getting to know me & my books better?
I want to invite you to my super secret club. I mean, it’s not really a secret, because I’m telling you about it now, but here goes.
Join Mrs. Roth’s Society Column, my street team! We’d love to have you along for the ride!
