Welcome to the blog tour for Sons of Thunder, book one in Susan's new Brothers in Arms Collection! 
This thoughtful romance shines thanks to tight writing and complex relationships. Captivating settings and characters keep it moving along. The faith theme is skillfully woven through the plot.
~~Romantic Times 4 1/2 star review
About the book:
Sophie Frangos is torn between the love of two men and the promise that binds them all together. Markos Stavros loves Sophie from afar while battling his thirst for vengeance and his hunger for honor. Dino, his quiet and intelligent brother, simply wants to forget the horror that drove them from their Greek island home to start a new life in America. One of these “sons of thunder” offers a future she longs for, the other—the past she lost.
From the sultry Chicago jazz clubs of the roaring twenties to the World War II battlefields of Europe to a final showdown in a Greek island village, they’ll discover betrayal, sacrifice, and finally redemption. Most of all, when Sophie is forced to make her choice, she’ll learn that God honors the promises made by the Sons of Thunder. Read an excerpt here.
Find out all about Susan here!
And be sure to check out Susan's fun contest for the book's release: Each one of us has a wealth of stories from the past – while they might not all be as sweeping and dramatic as that of Sofia and the Stravos brothers (swoon), your family history is a treasure nonetheless.
Well – let’s hear them! Were your great-grandparents ‘fresh off the boat’? Was your great uncle a war hero? Did your grandmother make unbelievable sacrifices to help or protect the family? Did your father harbor a family secret until his death? Are you related to someone famous? Do you have a family treasure? Whatever it is that is unique in your family history – share your story here! (click on the SHARE button) One grand prize winner will receive:
• Memory Prize package containing a gift certificate to create your own hard cover photo book
• 6 month membership to Netflix (to satisfy that flick fix!)
• Signed copy of Sons of Thunder!
5 runners up will also win signed copies of Sons of Thunder!
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Blog Tour Schedule:
3/3
Deborah at Comfort Joy
A real page turner. I am enjoying it so much! I can hardly take anymore of the drama . . . but it is so EXCITING, I just cannot but it down. Look no further for your next good read, this is it!
Lena at A Christian Writer's World
Author interview.
Cathy at Word Vessel
I found myself sucked into the story of two brothers both in love with the same woman. I tore through the pages, grumpy any time my life ripped me from the story world. I loved this book, and I believe it will be an award-winning book for Susan May Warren. This author has proven to me that whether a romantic comedy or a suspenseful drama, she is a gifted story-teller.
Suzanne at Clicking Her Heels
Set in three different places and told from three different points of view this is one book you've got to read! Not your average love story at all but one that will tug at your heart and leave you with a fulfilling sigh at the redemptive ending.
3/5
Verlina at What You Reading Now?
Warren has done an amazing job putting me right in the middle of the war. Written from three perspectives, almost as three separate novellas, and combined together into one unforgettable story, this book is a must read for historical fiction fans everywhere.
Beckie at RBC Library
From the beautiful islands of Greece to the violence filled streets of Jazz age Chicago to the beach at Normandy and back again to Nazi occupied Greece, Sons of Thunder is a not-to-be-put-down suspense filled story. Warren does a great job of depicting the hopelessness of doing it on our own, while reminding us of our desperate need for God. I really liked this book. There was no preachiness; no hit you over the head with the gospel approach. Sons of Thunder is filled with heart breaking and sometimes violent images. But Warren delivers a message of God’s love and grace in a quiet way that speaks louder than the evil and violence of the world.
Highly Recommended
Melissa at Red Lily Café
Susan May Warren had my attention from the start of this book – I loved it!
Karla at Another Road to Ramble
3/6
Denise at Under the Boardwalk
Susan May Warren writes fantastic historical fiction and this was a page turner filled with suspense and drama. I loved the characters with their flaws, watching them grow, rooting for each of them and was sad when the story came to an end. The themes of redemption, forgiveness and hope are strongly felt.
Renee at Black 'n Gold Girl's
This is one story that both readers of Christian fiction and secular fiction will enjoy. It's not at all preachy but it doesn't lack a good message either! I definitely think Sons of Thunder is a must read!
3/8
Lisa at Remnant Reminscences
An enjoyable and interesting read and I recommend this book to all who love history and action
Molly at Buuklvr81
I loved everything about this book, from the style of writing to the characters to the theme.
Jamie at Surviving the Chaos
First, let me tell you that this isn't all WWII. It is immigration and being lost in a foreign land and getting involved with the wrong kind of people. It is brotherly love gone wrong. It is remaking yourself and discovering that it is easier said than done. It is making impulsive decisions that change your life and the lives of others. It is redemption and rectifying past mistakes. AND it's a WWII novel.
Michelle at Life In Review
Susan made me feel as if I was there and I was glued to the book on the edge of my seat through most of the book. The story is riveting and the characters stole my heart. It's a fantastic story of love, redemption, faith and second chances. This book has incredible suspense, adventure, and romance. It shows how strong bonds can last a lifetime. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It has everything. It may be different from some of Susan's other books, but her writing in incredible no matter what she writes.
Lori at Love, Honor & Stick Together
As another reviewer said, this is "Heart-stopping suspense." Sometimes I was holding my breath and feeling the characters' stress as the suspense unfolded.
3/9
Kim at Kim's Window to the World
I’ve read Susan May Warren’s work before, but this is something altogether different. Sons of Thunder is a sweeping saga that begins in youthful innocence and spans a lifetime of tragedy, heartache, war and pain. Throughout the years, God is always faithful to draw His children close to His heart.
AnnMarie at More Than Just A Mom
I found Sons of Thunder to be different from some of the other books I've read by Susan May Warren. The lead female character isn't sinless, in fact, she's walked a very desperate path. Because of choices she's made, she often wonders if God even cares for her. I find her struggle to accept the forgiveness God offers refreshingly real.
Leticia at My Daily Trek
Susan May Warren truly out did herself in this compelling novel. What can I say? It is one of the best books she has ever written. I was captivated by the characters.
Jennifer at Rundpinne
Warren's novel is so achingly beautiful and masterfully written one cannot help but read from cover to cover without end. I sincerely enjoyed reading the three-part epic novel, Sons of Thunder, the lives of the characters, the lessons this story has taught as well as astonishingly vivid prose. I cannot praise Warren's Sons of Thunder enough and strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a beautiful, suspense-filled romance in a time long past.
Beth at Motherhood: Perfection Not Required
http://www.BethVogt.com
Ruth at Christian Fiction Queen
http://booktalkandmore.blogspot.com
3/10
Mandy at The Trenches of Motherhood
Susan May Warren is a gifted writer and has taken three settings with little in common (Chicago's clubs, WWII battlefields, and the Island of Greece) and created a romantic story filled with drama and suspense.
Vicki Reading At The Beach
I wasn't sure how I was going to like this book since it was so different from the other two. Let me tell ya, I wasn't disappointed. This book was interesting right from the first paragraph and just got better from there. It has it all....adventure, suspense, violence, romance.
Janet at Along The Way
Sons of Thunder is the kind of book that will draw you in and not let you go until you finish the last page. The characters are so real, and they go through so much tragedy and turmoil. You can't help but wish that something good will finally happen. Yet through it all, God's grace and love are evident, even during the really tough times.
Julie at One Rainy Afternoon
http://www.onerainyafternoon.blogspot.com
Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author
Incredibly romantic, tragically beautiful, heart-wrenching, and deeply moving, Sons of Thunder swept me away. This first novel in Susan's new series pulls you into each of the characters' lives in a powerful way. The passion, the heartache, the longing for love and acceptance. It's all in this story as well as the struggle to survive, the yearning for identity, the desire for someone Who will love you and always be there for you. This passionate tale of love and betrayal brilliantly portrays how an abiding faith in God is passed on by example and illustrated through an unwavering spiritual connection to the One Who is faithful and true. It also shows how God knows are greatest need and often allows us to go through the fire to bring us to where He wants us to be. Our trials cause us to grow up and live for others and not just ourselves.
There were so many incredible lessons to be gleaned within the pages of this powerful story that I could go on and on. The bottom line is that this was, in my opinion, Susan May Warren's best novel yet because she captivated me and made me care about every character in this story in a way that rarely happens when I'm reading.
Kaylea at My Scrappy Life
Warren did not shy away from the "grit and grime of life" in several scenes. In fact, I'm impressed that her editors let a few scenes into the novel - I'm used to the vanilla nature of Christian fiction. Without being gratuitous, Warren shows us some of the painful choices the characters are forced to make (by their choices or because of the actions of others) because of life circumstances. This "realism" allows Warren to show how God's grace can work in the lives of everyone - despite our broken, frail human nature. I'm looking forward to seeing where Warren takes this series. The realism in this storyline complements the "humor" found many of her other novels.
Rhiana at A Frugal Life
http://afrugallife-justthetwoofus.blogspot.com/search/label/Book%20Review
Lisa at Musings
The book went above and beyond, taking me on an unforgettable journey with characters who have stayed in my thoughts long after I closed the book. Immersing me in a rich storyworld on the sands of a small Greek community, Susie painted word pictures that created vivid images as I turned the pages. Her characters with their own unique voices and goals solidified the story in my heart when I cheered them on or grieved alongside them through their circumstances. My heart broke in several places by the choices made by the characters, but Susie dealt with a difficult issue with understanding, grace, and showed the redemptive power of God's unconditional love. Susie May's books get better and better, but I have to say Sons of Thunder is the best book she has written to date.
3/11
Lori at Laurel's Reflections
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Tina at Mad Hatter Mom
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Ronie at Craving the Supernatural
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Deborah at Books, Movies and Chinese Food
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Tracy at No Greater Joy
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Pamela at Daysong Reflections
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Mary at OwlHaven
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3/12
Cindy at Cindy Stamps
http://www.cindylovenreviews.blogspot.com
Erin at Connected to Christ
http://www.connected2christ.com/theblog
Freda at Freda's Voice
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Jane at Winning Readings
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Haley at Haley Mathiot
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Christina at With Pen in Hand
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Sandy at Lil Maddie's MeeMaw
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Jill at Artistic Blogger
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Jendi at Jendi's Journal
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Jettie at Jettie's Ramblings
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Deena at A Peek At My Bookshelf
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Amy at My Friend Amy
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Lynda at Between the Lines
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3/13
Suzanne at Suzannesaphone
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Amy at The 160 Acre Woods
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Sharon at I Dream Of Writing For God
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Kristina at The Cajun Book Lady
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Andrea at Ponderings
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Susan at His Morning Glory
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Amy at Girlfriends Get Real
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Carman Continuous Delights
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Stacey at Word Up
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Michelle at From His Heart to Mine
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3/15
Melissa at Ginger High
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Renee at Renee's Reads
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Kelli at The Sen of Motherhood
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Rachelle at Land of My Sojourn
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Betsy at Writer at Large
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Christi at Journey In His Steps
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Lauren at Baseballs and Bows
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Tracy at Tracy's Book Review
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Rebecca at Rebecca Tyndall
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