Watch for the cover reveal this summer with pre-order links. But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father in the familys shop. True, there are too many men and far too few women in James Towne. But I found that era every bit as tumultuous and fascinating and I hope to set more historical novels there. TIDEWATER BRIDE by Laura Frantz Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in the Virginia colony who has no wish to wed. Even the speech was remarkably different as was dress, etc. Tidewater Bride required a tremendous amount of research as I took a step back to the 17th-century which bears little resemblance to the 18th-century where I’m most grounded. It was truly intriguing delving into her character and the issues of her time, especially being one of few females in male-dominated Virginia. I fell in love with his plantation on the James River and had fun building another wing and expanding it on the page. Even his period-appropriate name is handsome.

My agent called it “compelling.” Tidewater Bride is one of the favorite books that I’ve written for a number of reasons…įor one, I adore my hero! He’s a Scotsman, of course, with a compelling backstory. This cover echoes the story well and has a romantic, painterly texture. But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father in the family's shop.

True, there are too many men and far too few women in James Towne. Tidewater Bride Paperback Januby Laura Frantz (Author) 1,084 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles 10.99 to buy Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 29.99 5 Used from 18.95 8 New from 29. When that file pops up in my inbox from my publisher’s art director, it’s indescribable! Now that it’s May and catalog time for booksellers, I’ve just seen the cover for my 12th novel, Tidewater Bride, releasing from Revell in January 2021. Book Review: Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz The Caffeinated Bibliophile Book Reviews Synopsis: Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in the Virginia colony who has no wish to wed. There’s something magical about a new cover.