Publication Date: August 28, 2018
Blank Slate Press
Paperback & eBook; 316 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
A penny for a promise will change her life forever.
For Jesse James, the war will never be over. For Zee Mimms, the war is only the beginning.
The long, bloody Civil War is finally at an end when Zee Mimms, the dutiful daughter of a Missouri preacher, is tasked with nursing her cousin, Jesse James, back to health after he suffers a near-fatal wound. During Jesse's long convalescence, the couple falls in love, but Jesse's resentment against the Federals runs deep. He has scores to settle. For him, the war will never be over.
Zee is torn between deferring to her parents’ wishes and marrying for security or marrying for love and accepting the hard realities of life with an outlaw―living under an assumed name and forever on the run. For her, the choice she makes means the war is only beginning.
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Praise
"A vivid, moving tale of the woman behind the man of myth and legend...a refreshing take on the woman who both inspired and outlived her partner's blaze of glory. This is a book not to be missed!" -Nicole Evelina, award winning author of Daughter of Destiny
"I am Mrs. Jesse James presents a woman who, far from being naive or complacent, shows us that pride and love can peacefully coexist against the most violent of backdrops." -Julia Bricklin, historian and author of America's Best Female Sharpshooter: The Rise and Fall of Lillian Frances Smith
"A beautifully spun, emotional tale of love and devotion in the most challenging of circumstances." -Sarah Angleton, author of Launching Sheep & Other Stories from the Intersection of History and Nonsense
Review: I have to admit I didn't know much about Jesse James other than the basics and what I saw on the Brady Bunch.
Yeah, so not that much, but the premise of this story really pulled me in. The woman behind the outlaw.
I mean how many of you picture Jesse James as a husband and a father? I know I never did. I never even thought about it. I never considered that the outlaw had a wife.
I was very impressed by the story of Zee Mimms. A pastor's daughter, who married an outlaw! I was constantly at google while reading this book.
This was a fabulous book about a lesser known character in history.
Rating 5 flowers
About the Author
Pat Wahler is an award-winning writer who aims to pen stories a reader will savor. She lives in Missouri with her family, including a Peek-a-poo pup named Winston; and Bogey, a tabby with an attitude. A fan of good books, history, humor, animals, and the arts (her dream job would combine all of these); Pat draws inspiration from family, friends, and the critters who supervise her time at the keyboard.A frequent contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies, Sasee Magazine, and Not Your Mother’s Book anthologies; her work has also appeared in Reader’s Digest, Storyteller Magazine, and other publications.
Pat is thrilled to announce the release of her debut novel, I AM MRS. JESSE JAMES, in August, 2018. This story of love, loss, and redemption is based on true events and told from the point of view of Zee James, wife of the infamous outlaw. She is also the co-author of a children's picture book, MIDNIGHT, THE ONE-EYED CAT, releasing in September, 2018. Get ready for Pat's Christmas-themed collection of short stories, essays, and poetry titled LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT: A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS, releasing October, 2018.
For more information, please visit Pat Wahler's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Bookbub.
Blog Tour Schedule
Tuesday, August 28
Interview at Let Them Read Books
Wednesday, August 29
Feature at Passages to the Past
Thursday, August 30
Review at A Chick Who Reads
Friday, August 31
Review at A Bookaholic Swede
Monday, September 3
Feature at Naomi Finley's Blog
Tuesday, September 4
Interview at Maiden of the Pages
Wednesday, September 5
Review at Creating Herstory
Thursday, September 6
Review at History From a Woman's Perspective
Saturday, September 8
Review at Clarissa Reads it All
Monday, September 10
Interview at Creating Herstory
Tuesday, September 11
Review at 100 Pages a Day
Wednesday, September 12
Feature at The Lit Bitch
Giveaway
During the Blog Tour we will be giving away a paperback copy of I Am Mrs. Jesse James! To enter, please enter via the Gleam form below.
Giveaway Rules
– Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on September 12th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Giveaway is open to residents in the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
I Am Mrs. Jesse James
2 comments:
Thank you so much for hosting my book and for the lovely review!
Thank you so much for hosting Pat's blog tour! I am thrilled that you enjoyed I Am Mrs. Jesse James!
Amy
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