tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16829493731669583212024-03-18T19:55:02.307-07:00Inklings and NotionsInklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.comBlogger3555125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-90003574484206088062024-03-05T20:19:00.000-08:002024-03-05T20:19:30.009-08:008 Down<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="8 Down JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz" class="alignnone wp-image-28755 size-full" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Banner_8Down_TakeoverReview_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for <strong><em><span style="color: #6d4492;"><i>8 Down</i></span></em></strong> by Kimberley Woodhouse hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/03/06/welcome-to-the-8-down-takeover-review-blitz-giveaway">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
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<strong>Title:</strong> 8 Down <div><strong>Series:</strong> Alaskan Cyber Hunters #2 </div><div><strong>Author:</strong> Kimberley Woodhouse </div><div><strong>Publisher:</strong> Kregel Publications </div><div><strong>Release Date:</strong> February 20, 2024 </div><div><strong>Genre:</strong> Christian Romantic Suspense
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<strong>8 more lives at stake.</strong> </div><div><br /></div><div>Investigator Carrie Kintz is new blood with the Alaska Bureau of Investigation in Anchorage. But with a serial killer on the loose, there's no easing into the job. It's sink or swim. The only clues to help law enforcement stop this madman are the taunts he drops into crossword puzzles across the country--always in the same 8 DOWN position.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carrie is desperate to prove her worth to the force and the community by catching the killer. But when she discovers signs that these deaths are just the tip of the iceberg in a frighteningly elaborate cyberattack, it's time to admit she needs help.</div><div><br /></div><div>Calling in security specialist Scott Patteson for his expertise seems like the right move--until Carrie realizes that he may be a dangerous distraction for her heart. With her faith fading in the face of horror and uncertainty and her career in danger of ending, this is no time for flirtation.</div><div><br /></div><div>But with a killer who is determined to prove that he's smarter than everyone else, it may be impossible to fight both the madman and their feelings for each other...</div><div><em><br /></em></div><div><em>Put on your parkas as we head into a cold world of cybercrime, and hang on for the ride! Kimberley Woodhouse once again takes us on a nail-biter of a ride, and you won't want to quit until you've read the last page!"</em> --Jaime Jo Wright, author of <em>The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater</em>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><em>"An amazing, breath-stealing, knuckle-biting thrill of a ride!"</em> --Lynette Eason, award-winning, best-selling suspense author</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">My thoughts: Wow! What a ride! I love how this book starts out by dropping the reader right in the middle of a high action story and doesn't let up until the discovery of who is behind the horrible deaths. This story did a wonderful job of making me feel like I was a member of the team, as Carrie and Scott learned to work together to track down the killer. I thought that the author did a wonderful job of writing a unique story that was hard to put down. I would recommend reading the first book in the series, to fully appreciate this one, though it can still be enjoyed as a stand alone. I can't wait for the next book!</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6d4492;">More Books in Series</span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Kimberley Woodhouse</strong> is the best-selling author of more than thirty books and novellas, including A Deep Divide, Bridge of Gold, and The Mayflower Bride, as well as the coauthor of the Heart of Alaska series with Tracie Peterson. Kimberley’s writing has earned a Carol Award, the Christian Market Novel of the Year, the Holt Medallion, and many others. A proud former resident of Alaska, she now lives and writes in Colorado where she's traded in her hat of "Craziest Mom" for "Nana the Great."</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-55910776073284986012024-02-28T22:30:00.000-08:002024-02-29T11:02:06.992-08:00When the Flames Ravaged <p> </p><div class="separator"><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28814" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Banner_WhentheFlamesRavaged_Blog_JR-1.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #8c2e24;"><i><b>When the Flames Ravaged</b></i></span> by Rhonda Dragomir, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/02/26/welcome-to-the-when-the-flames-ravaged-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #8c2e24;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogoDjOZriHUf_xlgIX587KamZz3q0YnhdCW3P7h8YLKEusf8l8Jar2zf-jF2Ngq449SrSk_a2fXZaVVtoEUMSGeXlZb4Hzo8v5gvwQltkstfVCtSTBynpX72o8gqVgICy0HV0FxzprJyv_wSXNsnWNFpf8R3qsQwjF9y-rgtBjpUBJomUZbEiB0znRJ0/s1500/WhentheFlamesRavaged.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="985" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogoDjOZriHUf_xlgIX587KamZz3q0YnhdCW3P7h8YLKEusf8l8Jar2zf-jF2Ngq449SrSk_a2fXZaVVtoEUMSGeXlZb4Hzo8v5gvwQltkstfVCtSTBynpX72o8gqVgICy0HV0FxzprJyv_wSXNsnWNFpf8R3qsQwjF9y-rgtBjpUBJomUZbEiB0znRJ0/w263-h400/WhentheFlamesRavaged.jpg" width="263" /></a></b></div><b>Title:</b> When the Flames Ravaged
<b><br />Series:</b> A Day to Remember
<b><br />Author:</b> Rhonda Dragomir
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Barbour Publishing
<b><br />Release Date:</b> March 1, 2024
<b><br />Genre:</b> Christian Historical Fiction<p></p><p>
<b>Will Faith Perish in the Big Top’s Flames?</b>
<i> </i></p><p><i>Introducing a new series of 6 exciting novels featuring historic disasters that transformed landscapes and multiple lives. Whether by nature or by man, these disasters changed history and were a day to be remembered.</i> </p><p>Evelyn Benson’s husband perished in the Bataan Death March but not her faith. The World War II Gold Star widow is taken in by her brother and soothed by the love of his wife and children. Evelyn refuses to cower to grief. She may not understand God’s mysterious ways, but she has never questioned Him—until the circus fire. </p><p>The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus train chugs into Hartford, Connecticut, on a sweltering day one month after the Allies invaded Normandy. Among the roustabouts is a reluctant clown, Hank Webb. He may hide from his murky past behind grease paint as Fraidy Freddie, but God wants to offer Hank a chance to be found. Though first, what little Hank believes about God will endure a fiery trial. </p><p>On Thursday, July 6, 1944, a devastating blaze of unknown origins consumes the circus tent along with Evelyn’s hopes and Hank’s anonymity.
<span style="color: #8c2e24;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8c2e24;"><b>My thoughts: I have enjoyed the other historical series that Barbour publishing has, so I was thrilled to see this on coming out. I didn’t know the history behind this story, with the major fire, so it was interesting to read details about it. Rhonda Dragomir does a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life, Evelyn with her healing grieving heart and Hank with his needing to face the past, and the future. I love the themes woven throughout the story, especially that of trusting God through the hard times. I could so relate to the struggles the characters are going through. This is a wonderful book to pick up! I personally look forward to reading more of the series. </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8c2e24;"><b>I received this book from JustRead. This is my honest review. </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #8c2e24;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b>:</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150206209-when-the-flames-ravaged" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CJ4G4KX6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-flames-ravaged-rhonda-dragomir/1143461251" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/when-the-flames-ravaged-july-1944/9781636097862/pd/097862" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ChristianBook</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-the-flames-ravaged-july-6-1944-rhonda-dragomir/20069462" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/when-the-flames-ravaged-by-rhonda-dragomir" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #8c2e24;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
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<b>Rhonda Dragomir</b> is a multimedia creative who treasures her fairy tale life in Central Kentucky, insisting her home is her castle, even if her prince refuses to dig a moat. She is an award-winning author with published works in several anthologies and periodicals, and she co-wrote numerous Bible studies used weekly by more than 20,000 women worldwide. </p><p>Barbour Books will release her debut novel, a historical romance, March 1, 2024. She is often invited to speak at writers' conferences on topics related to technology and graphics. </p><p>Connect with Rhonda by visiting <a href="https://rhondadragomir.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">rhondadragomir.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for <strong><em><span style="color: #126a78;"><i>The Rhythm of Fractured Grace</i></span></em></strong> by Amanda Wen hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/02/21/welcome-to-the-the-rhythm-of-fractured-grace-takeover-review-blitz-giveaway">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
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<strong>Title</strong>: The Rhythm of Fractured Grace <div><strong>Series</strong>: Sedgwick County Chronicles #3 </div><div><strong>Author</strong>: Amanda Wen </div><div><strong>Publisher</strong>: Kregel Publications </div><div><strong>Release Date</strong>: February 20, 2024 </div><div><strong>Genre</strong>: Christian Split Time Romantic Women's Fiction
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><em><strong>Is Siobhan too far gone to respond to the song of a God who's calling her back to him?</strong></em></p>
When a new customer brings a badly damaged violin into Siobhan Walsh's shop, it is exactly the sort of challenge she craves. The man who brought it in is not. He's too close to the painful past that left her heart and her faith in shambles. </div><div><br /></div><div>Matt Buchanan has had a rough start as the new worship pastor. A car accident on his way into town left him with a nearly totaled truck, and an heirloom violin in pieces. When he takes it to a repair shop, he's fascinated with the restoration process--and with the edgy, closed-off woman doing the work.
As their friendship deepens and turns into more, they both discover secrets that force them to face past wounds. And the history of the violin reveals more about their current problems than they could have ever expected. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the nineteenth-century frontier, a gruesome tomahawk attack wiped out most of Deborah Caldwell's family. Her greatest solace after the tragedy is the music from her father's prized violin. Given her horrendous scars, she'd resigned herself to a spinster's life. But Levi Martinson's gentle love starts to chip away at her hardened heart, until devastating details about the attack are revealed, putting their love--and Deborah's shaky faith--to the ultimate test. </div><div><br /></div><div>Full of forgiveness and the message that no one is too damaged for God's healing touch, the final book in the split-time Sedgwick County Chronicles will thrill fans of Rachel Hauck, Lisa Wingate, and Kristy Cambron. </div><div><br /></div><div>My thoughts: I have enjoyed the previous books in this series and looked forward to the return to Sedgewick County! This story can stand alone, though there are some mentions of the characters from the previous two books. <br />I love how the violin plays a part in both of the time lines! With being married to a violinist (and, all of my children playing the violin) I can appreciate the care and repairs that the violin goes through. I love how the author used it to tie together the two time lines.</div><div>The story is well written, with plenty going on between the two main characters, the one in the past and the one in the present. I thought that the author did a wonderful job of tackling some difficult subjects with grace. This is a wonderful addition to the series!</div><div>I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #126a78;"><strong>PURCHASE LINKS: </strong></span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195649897-the-rhythm-of-fractured-grace" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CRWQ7XSN" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/the-rhythm-of-fractured-grace-3/9780825448492/pd/5448492" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Christianbook</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rhythm-of-fractured-grace-amanda-wen/1143868807" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-rhythm-of-fractured-grace-amanda-wen/20384520" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-rhythm-of-fractured-grace-by-amanda-wen" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #126a78;">More Books in Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QYG69SH" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Roots of Wood and Stone" class="alignnone wp-image-28953" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Roots-of-Wood-and-Stone-194x300.jpg" width="129" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B15J747M" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="The Songs That Could Have Been" class="alignnone wp-image-28954" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Songs-That-Could-Have-Been-194x300.jpg" width="129" /></a></p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Amanda by visiting <a href="https://amandawen.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">amandawen.com</a> to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-81462798989675394602024-02-13T20:26:00.000-08:002024-02-27T20:55:20.228-08:00Finally His Bride<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato;">Series: Bride Ships: New Voyages 1</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/MEDIAX_849526-T3/images/I/81KN52pTqWL._SY385_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="249" height="385" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/MEDIAX_849526-T3/images/I/81KN52pTqWL._SY385_.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">Publisher: Sunrise Publishing<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Release Date: February 13, 2024<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Genre: Historical Romance</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">A new world. A new hope. An unexpected love.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">What life awaits these brides?</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">With the cotton mills closed and hunger rampant in Manchester, England, Willow Rhodes’s family encourages her to join the bride ship bound for the Pacific Northwest, where she is assured of employment. Willow agrees to go with the hope that eventually she can save enough money for her family to join her.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">Rebellious knuckle-boxing champion Caleb Edwards loves Willow more than life itself. But Willow has been adamant that she sees him as a friend and nothing more. Unable to watch her sail away, Caleb uses his prize money to pay for passage to Vancouver Island to be with Willow.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">After arriving, Willow finds work as a maid and Caleb is a farmhand on the same property. As Caleb struggles to keep his feelings for Willow from growing, he’ll do anything for her, even take the blame for a theft to keep her safe. As the crime catches up to them, they’re forced to make choices that could finally rip them apart forever.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">My thoughts: This is such a fun, historical read! I enjoyed getting to know Willow and Caleb, as their friendship grew and they both left for the new world and a better life. It was so sweet of Caleb to follow Willow, under the guise of protecting her! I loved reading their story and the themes that are woven throughout the romance. Both Caleb and Willow discover more about themselves as the new world reveals hidden truths about each of them. I especially appreciated how Willow grows as a character. I could relate to her reliance on others and lack of faith in herself. This is a delightful book to pick up and enjoy!</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;">I received this book from JustRead. This is my honest review.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #716e6e; font-family: Lato; margin: 0px auto 1.41575em;"><a href="https://amzn.to/495475f">Purchase a copy here! This post contains affiliate links.</a><br /></p>Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-31355641694136424682024-02-08T20:18:00.000-08:002024-02-08T20:18:08.203-08:00 Fall When You're Ready<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Fall When You're Ready JustRead Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28815" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Banner_FallWhenYoureReady_Blog_JR-1.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #4c434e;"><i><b>Fall When You're Ready</b></i></span> by Jennifer Carr, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/02/06/welcome-to-the-fall-when-youre-ready-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c434e;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> Fall When You're Ready
<b><br />Series:</b> Real American Country #1 <b><br />Author:</b> Jennifer Carr
<b><br />Publisher:</b> JCarr Writes
<b><br />Release Date:</b> February 1, 2024
<b><br />Genre:</b> Contemporary Clean Romance</p><p>
Rachel never wanted to get in the way of Jordan’s dreams, but they were supposed to chase their dreams together. They made promises and swore to remain best friends through it all. But, just as all good things must come to an end, it would seem that applies to promises as well. When Rachel and Jordan end up on separate paths toward their own versions of success, they each learn the hard way that letting go is easier than it sounds. But when those paths bring them both home, all of those promises come flooding back and they have to decide whether it’s worth the risk to reopen the chapter they closed on their story so long ago.
<span style="color: #4c434e;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #4c434e;"><b>My thoughts: </b>I love how this story was set up, with the story starting with Rachel and Jordan meeting in Kindergarten and following them as they grew up. The two make promises to one another along the way, and support each other through some difficult seasons as they go through school. When the chance to pursue their different dreams comes up, they go their separate ways. </span></p><p><span style="color: #4c434e;">I love how the story progressed! I love reading friends to something more romances, since that is what my own is. The author does a wonderful job of weaving the story through the highs and lows of the school years and starting a new career. This is such a sweet story! I look forward to reading more from the author. </span></p><p><span style="color: #4c434e;">I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</span></p><p><span style="color: #4c434e;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b>:</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202643509-fall-when-you-re-ready" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CNYD96W8" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fall-when-youre-ready-jennifer-carr/1144715212" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/fall-when-you-re-ready-real-american-country-book-1-by-jennifer-carr" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c434e;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Jennifer Carr" class="alignnone wp-image-28860 size-medium" height="300" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JCarr-Author-Photo-218x300.jpg" width="218" /></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A wife, mom, author, marriage and family counselor, a former AP Psychology teacher, and a podcaster,<b> Jennifer Carr</b> draws from her life experiences and imagination to connect with her readers and listeners through the written and spoken word.</p><p>
Married to her childhood best friend and the mom of a creative daughter, Jennifer enjoys a quiet life on their farm in Alabama. </p><p>When she’s not wearing one of her many hats, you’ll find her tucked away with a book and what's likely her third coffee of the day. </p><p>Connect with Jennifer by visiting <a href="https://www.jcarrwrites.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">jcarrwrites.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c434e;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win a signed copy of Fall When You're Ready and a 6-month Kindle Unlimited Membership!</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-76221303030638436432024-02-04T23:30:00.000-08:002024-02-05T17:55:20.259-08:00Renewed Hope Spotlight and Excerpt<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Renewed Hope JustRead Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28436" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Banner_RenewedHope_Blog_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #347cae;"><i><b>Renewed Hope</b></i></span> by Carmen Peone, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/02/05/welcome-to-the-renewed-hope-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #347cae;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> Renewed Hope
<b><br />Series:</b> Seven Tine Ranch Romance #3
<b><br />Author:</b> Carmen Peone
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Iron Stream Fiction
<b><br />Release Date:</b> February 6, 2024
<br /><b>Genre:</b> Contemporary Western Romance</p><p>
<b>Can they find her son in time?</b> </p><p>Sophie Cayes is on the road to success as an artist. Until her ex-husband threatens to sue for full custody of their son. Upon learning of a guest ranch in Eastern Washington that keeps a room open for women in need, she grabs her son and bolts. Although Chad Davis loves starting colts on the Seven Tine Guest Ranch, his goal is to have his own spread. Everything’s on course until a woman and her preschool son show up. He’s not thrilled about helping out. Until the boy comes up missing. On his watch. Along with a tribal cop, they head back to Montana in search of the boy, knowing his dad was the one who kidnapped him. Sophie prays they find him before her ex-husband and his new wife go on the run. Taking her son with them. </p><p><br /></p><p>Excerpt: Her paintings were strewn over her worktable. Every single one—the meadows, deer, rivers,</p><p>wolves and coyotes, mountains, birds—had been marked up with a black, permanent marker.</p><p>And each of her nine-by-twelve-inch canvases appeared to have been sliced with something the</p><p>size of a Buck knife, like the one Matt packed around. Oh, and there was the buffalo she’d been</p><p>working on, a gash across his face. Tears pooled in her eyes. “How could he be so evil?”</p><p>With quaking fingers, she made a call. “No way.” Her face and ears turned red.</p><p>“What’s the matter?”</p><p>She shook her head and made another call. “I can’t believe this.”</p><p>“What?”</p><p>“Both Matt and Olivia’s phones are no longer in service.” She shoved the cell into her back</p><p>pocket. “What are we going to do? How am I going to find my son?”</p><p><br /></p><p>“Chuck will find him.” He had to. Chad strode to the table and began stacking the paintings.</p><p>“Don’t bother. Matt’s behind this mess. Besides, we’ll figure out where he has Basin before his</p><p>fingerprints are processed.”</p><p>Sophie ambled over to one of her wooden easels that lay splintered on the brown carpet. “When I</p><p>left, this canvas . . . was on the . . .” She pointed to the easel. “It was yellow with</p><p>brilliant blues and purples . . .” She hiccupped a sob.</p><p>The owl painting now lay crumpled on the floor, a dirty footprint across the top. She picked up</p><p>the piece and traced the rough gash puncturing its heart.</p><p>“How will we find Basin?</p><p><span style="color: #347cae;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b>:</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123277909-renewed-hope" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYK9VMRM" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/renewed-hope-carmen-peone/1143235972" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/renewed-hope-carmen-peone/9781645263647/pd/263647" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ChristianBook</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/renewed-hope-carmen-peone/19902697" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/renewed-hope-seven-tine-ranch-romance-book-3-by-carmen-peone" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a>
</p><h3><span style="color: #347cae;">More Books In This Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BDGHQNJS" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Captured Secrets" class="alignnone wp-image-24471" height="250" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CapturedSecrets-1853x2780-72dpi-200x300.jpeg" width="167" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX2G4CNB" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-27505" height="250" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Broken-Bondage-194x300.jpg" width="162" /></a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #347cae;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Carmen Peone</b> is an award-winning author of Young Adult and Contemporary Western Romantic Suspense and lives with her husband in Northeast Washington and on the Colville Confederated Indian Reservation. She weaves threads of healing, hope, and horses into her stories that lead to happily ever after.</p>
Connect with Carmen by visiting <a href="https://carmenpeone.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">carmenpeone.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #347cae;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(3) winners will win a signed copy of Renewed Hope, a $25 Amazon gift card, and a story-related postcard!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 5, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 12, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-42763259119819843672024-01-18T22:30:00.000-08:002024-01-19T20:08:13.303-08:00An Opportune Proposal<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="An Opportune Proposal JustRead Blog + Review Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28452" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Banner_AnOpportuneProposal_BlogReview_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for <i><b><span style="color: #6a6733;">An Opportune Proposal </span></b></i>by Ann Elizabeth Fryer, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/01/16/welcome-to-the-an-opportune-proposal-blog-review-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6a6733;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> An Opportune Proposal
<br /><b>Series:</b> The Butterton Brides #3
<b><br />Author:</b> Ann Elizabeth Fryer
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Independently Published
<b><br />Release Date:</b> January 18, 2024
<b><br />Genre:</b> Christian Historical/Regency Romance</p><p>
Vicar's daughter Jane Hartford is invited to stay at Butterton Hall, the home of a distant cousin who promises to introduce her to polite society. When strange things begin to happen, Jane suspects that she isn't wanted at Butterton Hall after all. </p><p>Questions abound as deaths increase. How is her life connected to those of the Banbury scandal? Who can she trust? And why is she now in danger? </p><p>She finds an unlikely ally in Lord Camden's handsome solicitor as he makes a gallant effort to protect her. Will an opportune proposal keep her safe?
<i> </i></p><p><i>Book series best enjoyed in order.</i>
</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #6a6733;"><b><span style="color: #6a6733;">PURCHASE LINKS</span>:</b></span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198216828-an-opportune-proposal" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGW5Q82V" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/an-opportune-proposal-butterton-brides-series-book-3-by-ann-elizabeth-fryer" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">My thoughts: There is a sense of mystery surrounding Jane, as she begins to notice the strange happenings around her at Butterton Hall. I enjoyed the gothic feel it gave this story, as Jane is put in various situations and mishaps that throw her into the path of Ewan, who comes to her aid to get to the bottom of what is going on. I enjoyed the characters tremendously and look forward to reading the other books in this series! This one works as a stand alone, but there are some crossover characters, so I am sure that I missed some of the more subtle things in the story. That said, I still enjoyed the book and going along with Jane and Ewan on their adventure! <br />I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p>
<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #6a6733;">More Books In This Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CB1RJDWJ" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28626" height="250" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/A-Convenient-Sacrifice-188x300.jpg" width="157" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2MXMWC" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28627" height="250" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/A-Favorable-Match-cover10-1-188x300.jpg" width="157" /></a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6a6733;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Ann Elizabeth Fryer" class="alignnone wp-image-28628 size-medium" height="300" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ann-FryerAuthor-Ph-Ann-Fryer-288x300.jpg" width="288" /></p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Ann Elizabeth Fryer</b> loves nothing more than using story and romance to relay the depths and graciousness of a Father who holds us securely in the palms of His hands. Daydreaming her surroundings from a young age, she's lived in historic homes most of her life and regularly participates in backyard archaeology. When she's not writing historical projects, her contemporary novels show a flavor of her forever-passion for all things old. Ann, her husband, and three children make their home in small-town Illinois where they can hear church bells keep time and tradition.</p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Ann by visiting <a href="https://annfryerwrites.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">annfryerwrites.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6a6733;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win paperback copies of all three books in the Butterton Brides series!</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-37369583679755191442024-01-10T20:22:00.000-08:002024-01-10T20:22:31.459-08:00Chaos<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Banner_Chaos_SocialReview_JR-1536x569.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="800" height="148" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Banner_Chaos_SocialReview_JR-1536x569.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">Buckle up for an edge-of-your-seat trek through the dangerous jungles of the Philippines in this enemies to more, forced proximity, alpha hero, sunshine versus grumpy romantic thriller!</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />When </span><span class="a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">Rio Silva</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"> is told her aunt and uncle are missing in a Philippine rainforest, she knows there is only one way to find them: the retired military working dog her dad entrusted to her. Chaos, however, has a mind of her own. A lot like Rio. Worse, they'll have to trust arrogant, demanding former Army Ranger Cathal McGowan if she hopes to get them back.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The last thing </span><span class="a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">Cathal McGowan</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"> wants as he heads into the darkness of the rainforest is to be shackled with a young, pretty teacher who has no tactical experience. But she has heart—he'll give her that. And he has the expertise necessary to rescue her family.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Putting everything on the line, Rio and Cathal struggle to navigate the terrain, as well as their emerging feelings for each other. But the closer they get to mission success, the more things aren't adding up, including who might be behind the disappearances. It's not long before they realize the rainforest holds greater perils than deadly vipers...and the biggest danger of all might be to their hearts.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Dive into another thrilling A Breed Apart: Legacy adventure!<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span class="a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">A Breed Apart: Legacy</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book 1: Havoc<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book 2: Chaos<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book 3: Riot (coming soon)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book 4: Fury (coming soon)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book 5: Surge (coming soon)'</span><p></p><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">My thoughts: What a whirlwind of a story! I enjoyed getting to know the characters and A Breed Apart better through this story. </span></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">Cathal is working for A Breed Apart with plans of moving on. When Rio and her dad put him on a mission to find out what happened to their family members in the rain forest of the Philippians, things get excited quickly! It was fascinating to read more about the rain forest! I could relate to Rio, since I am sure that I would be viewed as helpless in a similar situation. </span></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">I love the depth of character in this story. Both Rio and Cathal are interesting, flawed, realistic characters that were fun to get to know. I look forward to reading the next book in this series! </span></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</span></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aOYmdg">Purchase a copy here! This post contains affiliate links.</a><br /></span></div>Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-68473058208405025582024-01-09T23:30:00.000-08:002024-01-09T23:30:00.143-08:00The Missing Link<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Missing Link JustRead Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28437" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Banner_TheMissingLink_Blog_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #00000;"><i><b>The Missing Link</b></i></span> by Natasha D. Frazier, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2024/01/08/welcome-to-the-missing-link-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #00000;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> The Missing Link
<b><br />Series:</b> The Langston Sisters #3
<b><br />Author:</b> Natasha D. Frazier
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Encouraging Works
<br /><b>Release Date:</b> November 28, 2023
<br /><b>Genre:</b> Romantic Suspense</p><p>
Now that her sisters, Crystal and Ava, are moving on with their lives, it's time for Layla Langston to do the same. </p><p>Experiencing burnout and lack of purpose, Layla is ready for a change and leaves Langston Brands to live life on her own terms. </p><p>She dares to pursue her own dreams--dreams that lead her to start a new career as a journalist and thrust her in the middle of a murder investigation that just may put her life in danger. </p><p>Mason Sterling's goal is twofold -- to get the best story possible and make Houston's local congresswoman pay for her crimes. What he doesn't want or need is anyone to tag along in the process. But when his boss hires Layla, and Mason is tasked with being her mentor, fighting their growing emotional bond is the least of his problems. </p><p>He'll have to keep her safe to make a future with her a possibility.
<b> </b></p><p><b>Excerpt:</b></p><p>Simon leaned forward and braced his weight on the table. “This investigation of yours</p><p>could get ugly and make the wrong people mad. You need to watch your back on this one, and</p><p>with Ms. Langston by your side, hopefully, you’ll be able to keep a level head.”</p><p>Mason was already beginning to regret accepting the mentorship responsibility.</p><p>Simon lifted the phone receiver. “Please send in Ms. Langston.”</p><p>A few minutes later, a soft tap sounded on Simon’s doorframe. “Here’s Ms. Langston,”</p><p>Ms. Carey, Simon’s administrative assistant, announced. The white-haired woman turned away</p><p>without another word.</p><p>Simon waved her inside. “Layla, please come on in.”</p><p>She strolled into Simon’s office and reached across the desk to shake his hand. “It’s nice</p><p>to see you again, Mr. Taylor.”</p><p>“Call me Simon. And this,” Simon gestured toward Mason, “is Mason Sterling. He’ll be</p><p>your mentor. I’ll leave it up to Mason to do what he does. He can help get you started.”</p><p>She turned to Mason with an outstretched hand and a smile as wide as Simon’s laptop</p><p>screen.</p><p>“I’m Layla Langston.”</p><p>Mason turned his attention to eager, expectant eyes. Soft, welcoming eyes. Eyes that he</p><p>found hard to look away from. He swallowed his lack of enthusiasm, stood, accepted her hand,</p><p>and squeezed, probably a little too hard. In his defense, the connection he felt upon contact</p><p>caught him off guard, and instead of letting go, he tightened his grip. “Mason Sterling.”</p><p>“Nice to meet you.” Layla smiled and loosened her grip, an unspoken way to say, Let me</p><p>go.</p><p>“And it’s nice to meet you, too. Come follow me so we can get you set up.”</p><p>He’d make an exception to his working alone rule this one time as long as Layla</p><p>Langston didn’t get in his way. Although Simon needed a story and Layla needed to learn the</p><p></p><p>ropes, Mason needed space to navigate his new life.</p><p><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198656090-the-missing-link-a-contemporary-romantic-suspense-novel" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHFQL1NP" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144395999" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-missing-link-langston-sisters-book-3-a-contemporary-romantic-suspense-novel-natasha-d-frazier/20898869" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-missing-link-a-contemporary-romantic-suspense-novel-the-langston-sisters-book-3-by-natasha-d-frazier" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a>
</p><h3>More Books In This Series</h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #00000;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natasha D. Frazier" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-24917" height="300" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Natasha-Frazier-155x300.jpg" width="155" /></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Natasha D. Frazier</b> fell in love with love around the age of twelve because of artists like Babyface, Boys II Men, Whitney Houston, and New Edition. Around sixteen when her mother purchased a romance novel and left it lying around the house untouched, Natasha read it and a spark for the written word had been ignited.</p><p>
Natasha believes that writing is one of her purposes and contributions to the world. She feels accomplished when she can get a few words written and like blah when life gets in the way. Her hope is that at the end of every novel, readers will feel like they’ve been wrapped in a cozy blanket with a mug of their favorite coffee/tea/warm drink. </p><p>When she isn’t reading or writing, she is likely watching movies with her family. Natasha resides in Richmond, TX with her husband, Eddie Frazier, Jr. and their three children, Eden, Ethan, and Emilyn. Her greatest joy and commitment is to her family who she hopes to inspire above all else. One of her many mottos in life is: Faith removes limitations. Natasha and her family attend Parkway Fellowship in Richmond, TX, where she volunteers as a small group leader for elementary students. Natasha is also a member of the Houston Area Alumni Chapter of Jackson State University and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. </p><p>Connect with Natasha by visiting <a href="http://www.natashafrazier.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">natashafrazier.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #00000;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win a book box which includes book-related swag & a signed print copy of The Missing Link</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win a $10 Amazon gift card</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-25708666070536536132023-12-14T15:26:00.000-08:002023-12-14T15:26:53.469-08:00The Warsaw Sisters<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z4yrrBfRL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="288" height="445" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z4yrrBfRL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dąbrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />When Antonina's beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw's Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland's secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart--and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic !important;">The Warsaw Sisters </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My thoughts: I have read a lot of books, both historical fiction and non fiction, about WWII and how hard Poland was hit. Despite having read a lot, I felt like this book gave me a new appreciation of the role that the Polish people played in the war. Especially those who resisted. I like that the story is told from both of the sister's points of view, giving it even more depth. <br />This story was a little hard for me to get into initially, but I'm glad I stuck with it, since it's a wonderful story of goodness in a dark hour of history. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I received this book from Revell. This is my honest review.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46TVsAR">Purchase a copy here! This post contains affiliate links.</a><br /></span></p>Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-67498570537679844612023-12-12T20:48:00.000-08:002023-12-12T20:48:51.998-08:00Never Hire A Hero<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Never Hire a Hero JustRead Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-27344" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Banner_NeverHireaHero_Blog_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #30682b;"><i><b>Never Hire a Hero</b></i></span> by Regina Scott, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/12/13/welcome-to-the-never-hire-a-hero-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #30682b;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> Never Hire a Hero
<b><br />Series:</b> Fortune's Brides: Guarding Her Heart #3
<b><br />Author:</b> Regina Scott
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Edwards and Williams
<b><br />Release Date:</b> December 11, 2023
<b><br />Genre:</b> Sweet Regency Romance</p><p>
<b>Three children and a marriage of convenience may be his biggest challenge yet</b> </p><p>A former elite soldier, Stephen Roth was trained to be ruthless as he served as bodyguard for kings and princes. So why would his English patroness, Lady Belfort, and her cat, Fortune, arrange for him to take a position as the tutor to the heir of Alldene Castle and the boy’s siblings? And why does the children’s mother, Lady Alldene, look at him with shining eyes, as if he could be some sort of hero? This was not the sort of challenge he bargained for! </p><p>A peer in her own right, Thea, Countess of Alldene, was raised in Alldene Castle and taught how to rule over it. But nothing prepared her for the death of her husband and the villainy of the man he appointed as guardian for her children. If a tutor with a razor-sharp gaze will prevent that man from taking her sons away from her, she’s willing to put up with Roth’s rough-shod ways. </p><p>But the castle holds a secret that may prove Thea’s undoing. When danger threatens, she turns to the one man who might be able to keep them all safe. Could a marriage of convenience over Christmas prove that heroes can turn up in the least likely places? </p><p>If you like warm, witty historical romances, with a touch of mystery, then you’ll love this historical romance by an award-winning, bestselling author. </p><p>“All readers who love Regency and historical romances need to pick up stories by Regina Scott. The author has never disappointed me. I am very happy to recommend any of her novels.” – Huntress Reviews </p><p>Hire yourself a hero, today.
</p><p>My thoughts: I haven't read the previous stories, but it didn't stop me from enjoying this book! I look forward to going back and reading the first two books. I loved the premise, that there are several men who have been displaced due to the Napoleon wars and need a new career. Lady Belfort and her cat, Fortune, step in and help Stephen Roth find a job in England that suits him well. I loved the strength of character that he possesses, and how Thea recognizes that her boys needs someone to help guide them. I enjoyed the bit of mystery as well. This is a wonderful story, with excellent characters. I highly recommend picking it up!</p><p>I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #30682b;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b></span>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179512036-never-hire-a-hero" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3tiOesf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/never-hire-a-hero-regina-scott/1143677860" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/never-hire-a-hero-fortune-s-brides-guarding-her-heart-book-3-by-regina-scott" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p>
<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #30682b;">More Books in This Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL6B1SH2" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28409" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ReginaScott_NeverBeguileaBodyguard_800-200x300.jpg" width="133" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRT98QC2" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28410" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ReginaScott_NeverAdmireanAdventurer_800-200x300.jpg" width="133" /></a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #30682b;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Regina Scott</b> started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn’t actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first novel was published, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. She now has now published more than 65 works of warm, witty romance and more than 1 million copies of her books are in reader hands. She and her husband of 30 years reside in Washington State on the way to Mt. Rainier. Regina Scott has learned to fence, dressed as a Regency dandy, driven four in hand, and sailed on a tall ship, all in the name of research, of course.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #30682b;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(3) winners will win ebook copies of all 14 books in the Fortune's Brides series!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight December 13, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 20, 2023. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Books will be delivered via BookFunnel. No country restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-73251452405499101432023-12-11T20:50:00.000-08:002023-12-11T20:50:50.551-08:00Home from the Storm<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Home from the Storm JustRead Blog + Review Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28116" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner_HomefromtheStorm_BlogReview_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for <i><b><span style="color: #152f58;">Home from the Storm </span></b></i>by Laurel Blount, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/12/11/welcome-to-home-from-the-storm-blog-review-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #152f58;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> Home from the Storm
<b><br />Series:</b> Johns Mill Amish Romance #4
<b><br />Author:</b> Laurel Blount
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Berkley
<b><br />Release Date:</b> December 26, 2023
<br /><b>Genre:</b> Inspirational Romance Amish</p><p>
<b>In this stirring Amish romance about love and second chances, a shunned man returns to protect the wife he left behind—and falls in love with the family he never knew he had.</b> </p><p>After a senseless loss, hotheaded Caleb Hochstedler left his Amish faith and his young wife to seek justice. Two years later, he tracks his parents’ killer back home to Johns Mill, where he’s astonished to learn he’s the father of twins. Now he's determined to protect his children and the woman he still loves—if she’ll let him. </p><p>Her new husband’s abandonment broke Rhoda Lambright’s heart and proved her father, the bishop, right. Such a stubborn man could never be happy among the peaceful Amish. When Caleb unexpectedly returns, Rhoda is caught between her rock of a husband and a very hard place. </p><p>Her church forbids divorce and requires forgiveness, so Rhoda lets Caleb back into their home. But can she ever let him back into her heart? One thing’s for certain sure. This second chance will take all the faith they can find.
</p><p>My thoughts: What an emotional roller coaster! I can only imagine what both characters are feeling, as they have been put in a tough situation by the murder of Caleb's parents, his search for justice, and his shunning. It would be hard to suddenly be on your own, as Rhoda is, when Caleb is shunned. The author does a wonderful job of writing a story full of mystery, suspense, and heart. The mystery that has been woven through the other books in the series is finally going to get some answers. I thought that this was a wonderful, well written mystery. I look forward to reading more by the author!</p><p>I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #152f58;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS:</b></span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124546147-home-from-the-storm" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZNMCS23" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/home-from-the-storm-laurel-blount/1143265960" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/home-from-the-storm-laurel-blount/19951940" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/home-from-the-storm-by-laurel-blount" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p>
<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #152f58;">More Books In This Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H17JZTS" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Shelter in the Storm" class="alignnone wp-image-16029" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shelter-in-the-Storm-Final-Cover-186x300.jpg" width="124" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095MMNXKD" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28391" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/strength-in-the-storm-186x300.jpg" width="124" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WMBZRK5" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28392" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/courage-in-the-storm-186x300.jpg" width="124" /></a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #152f58;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Laurel Blount" class="alignnone wp-image-20186 size-medium" height="300" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Laurel-Blount-headshot-267x300.jpg" width="267" /></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Award-winning author <b>Laurel Blount</b> writes inspirational romances full of grit and grace—with characters who’ll walk right off the page and into your heart! She lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, their four fabulous kids, and an assortment of ridiculously spoiled animals.</p><p>
An enthusiastic multi-tasker, Laurel writes for both Berkley/Penguin Random House and Love Inspired/Harlequin. She’s a Publishers Weekly best-selling author and the recipient of ACFW’s Carol Award, The New England Reader’s Choice Award and GRW’s Maggie Award. She’s represented by Jessica Alvarez of Bookends Literary Agency.
<i> </i></p><p><i>Home from the Storm</i> is Laurel’s twelfth book—and more stories are in the works! Stay tuned!
</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Laurel by visiting <a href="https://laurelblountbooks.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">laurelblountbooks.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.</p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win print copies of Shelter in the Storm, Strength in the Storm and Courage in the Storm plus a $25 Amazon gift card!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight December 11, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 18, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-13336351045292529072023-12-01T00:00:00.000-08:002023-12-01T00:00:00.127-08:00Battle for the Crown<p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7dd8db8f-7fff-2d3a-f438-e7776f7a5ac5"><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Battle for the Crown JustRead Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28245" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner_BattlefortheCrown_Blog_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #2b2265;"><i><b>Battle for the Crown</b></i></span> by Dawn Shipman, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/11/28/welcome-to-the-battle-for-the-crown-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b2265;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> Battle for the Crown
<b><br />Series:</b> Lost Stones of Argonia #3
<b><br />Author:</b> Dawn Shipman
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Elk Lake
<b><br />Release Date:</b> October 16, 2023
<br /><b>Genre:</b> YA Fantasy (Clean)</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span class="a-text-bold"><b>“Adventurous quests, prophetic stones, and forbidden romance! Who could possibly ask for more?” </b>
<b>—Lindsay A. Franklin, Carol Award–winning author of The Weaver Trilogy</b> </span></p><p>
<b>She’s only seventeen—too young to die.</b> </p><p>But the wizard, the ambitious king, and their marauding Borags must be stopped. Fulfilling the prophecy is the only way to defeat them, and after scouring Argonia for the missing gemstones, Lyric and her companions are just steps away from the final, crucial battle. </p><p>If they fail, the world they love will sink into a dark night of destruction. </p><p>If they fail, they will almost certainly die. </p><p>But Lyric is a king’s daughter, and long ago she chose this path. Terrified or not, she will see it to its end, because sometimes, sacrifice is the only way forward. </p><p>Dark magic, tragic loss, and tender romance abound in this gripping conclusion to the Lost Stones of Argonia trilogy.
</p><p>My thoughts: <i>Battle for the Crown</i> is a wonderful conclusion to the trilogy about Princess Lyric and her band of friends. I enjoyed reading more about their quest, as it takes the reader through quite the journey! The author does a wonderful job with the fantasy style world. While this is a great YA series, it's a wonderful, engaging story for readers of all ages! It has a wonderful variety of characters, as well as a lot going on throughout the course of the story. I highly recommend picking it up!</p><p>I received this book through Just Read. This is my honest review.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #2b2265;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b></span>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200093626-battle-for-the-crown" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3uBb2Up" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p>
<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #2b2265;">More Books in This Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KTJHZ7C" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28249" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kingdom-lost-199x300.jpg" width="133" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BF37ZN64" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-28250" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/quest-of-the-queen-199x300.jpg" width="133" /></a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b2265;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Dawn Shipman" class="alignnone wp-image-28248 size-medium" height="300" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dawn-Shipman-200x300.jpg" width="200" /></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Dawn Shipman</b> knew she wanted to be a writer since Mrs. Juell’s 10th grade Creative Writing class. Since then, she’s written stories, poetry, plays, puzzles, quizzes, and a mass of magazine articles, including interviews, how-tos, and personal experience stories. She believes freelance writing is the ideal occupation for those who are nosy by nature and like asking personal questions.</p><p>
She is the author of a YA Fantasy series–The Lost Stones of Argonia–-with Elk Lake Publishing in Massachusetts. </p><p>Dawn makes her home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where she lives with her long-haired, IT-guy husband, a gregarious German Shepherd, two disdainful cats, and four horses–two large ones and two very small (but mighty!) ones. She loves reading, writing, riding, and traveling. </p><p>Connect with Dawn by visiting <a href="https://dawnshipmanfiction.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">dawnshipmanfiction.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b2265;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(2) winners will win Kindle copies of all three books in the series--Kingdom Lost, Quest of the Queen, and Battle for the Crown, plus a $10 Amazon gift card!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 28, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 5, 2023. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No country restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-73507111076707369602023-11-29T00:30:00.000-08:002023-11-29T07:54:52.966-08:00The Color of Sky and Stone<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Color of Sky and Stone JustRead Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-28224" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner_TheColorofSkyandStone_Blog_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #066c45;"><i><b>The Color of Sky and Stone</b></i></span> by Sara Davison, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/11/27/welcome-to-the-color-of-sky-and-stone-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #066c45;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> The Color of Sky and Stone
<b><br />Series:</b> In the Shadows #1
<b><br />Author:</b> Sara Davison
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Independently Published (through The Mosaic Collection)
<b><br />Release Date:</b> November 22, 2023
<b><br />Genre:</b> Romantic Suspense (Christian)</p><p>
<b>She is the only one who truly sees him.</b>
<b><br />Which makes her his greatest threat.</b> </p><p>Black ops undercover agent Tane Temauri—code name Vapor—has made it his life’s mission to stay out of sight. Given the dangers inherent in his job, the last thing he can afford is to step into the open and become a target. Again. </p><p>Then a letter from a mysterious stranger changes everything. Although the letter was not meant for him, somehow, on a greater, cosmic scale, it feels as though it is. </p><p>But answering it will make Tane vulnerable. </p><p>Can he emerge from the shadows and risk everything for a woman he has never met? </p><p> If he does, more than his heart could be on the line. </p><p>So could his life. </p><p>And hers. </p><p>My thoughts: I enjoyed this story tremendously! There is so much suspense in the story, as Tane and Lia are thrown into an unusual situation. The author does a wonderful job writing a story filled with beautiful themes and interesting characters. There is a lot going on in this story, and it tackles some hard subjects, like trauma, but the author handles them with grace. I look forward to reading the next book in this series! </p><p>I received this book from Just Read tours. This is my honest review.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #066c45;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b></span>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201546256-the-color-of-sky-and-stone" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CKM8NJCR" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-color-of-sky-and-stone-in-the-shadows-book-1-by-sara-davison-and-the-mosaic-collection" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #066c45;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sara Davison" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-21641" height="264" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Headshot-Sara-Davison-2021-final-300x264.jpg" width="300" /></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Sara Davison</b> has a passion for writing stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats—and maybe swooning a little. Beyond that, she longs for readers to discover, as her characters do, that whatever they are going through they are never alone. God is always with them. A finalist for more than a dozen national writing awards, Davison is a Cascade, Word, and two-time Carol Award winner for romantic suspense. Like every good Canadian, she loves coffee, hockey, poutine, and apologizing for no particular reason.</p>
Connect with Sara by visiting <a href="https://saradavison.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">saradavison.org</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win a paperback copy of The Color of Sky and Stone, a $25 Amazon card, and a Romans 8:39-39 wall hanging</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win a paperback copy of The Color of Sky and Stone</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-80541411150096554282023-11-22T06:13:00.000-08:002023-11-23T06:18:02.549-08:00Julia Monroe Begins Again<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aOXBJIQsL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="288" height="445" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aOXBJIQsL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: start;">"A warm and witty tale that will grab you by the heart!"</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">--DENISE HUNTER, bestselling author of the Riverbend Romance series<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: start;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Samuel was back. It seemed unfair to be blindsided. And in church no less. Shouldn't there be a commandment about that? Thou shalt not step foot inside thy ex's place of worship.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Julia Monroe has just turned forty and has high hopes for a fresh start after the last decade of her life abruptly left her a young widow and a single mom. With both her boys off to college, she can finally focus on expanding her New Orleans-based cleaning business. Julia is ready for new beginnings--but God has other plans. Samuel Reed, the ruggedly handsome Green Beret who shattered her heart over twenty years ago, has returned to town and is the kind of distraction she never saw coming.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />After their first interaction in years leaves her mind spinning and her emotions out of control, Julia knows she needs to avoid him if she wants any chance of preventing history from repeating itself, but her meddling best friend keeps throwing them together. And now it seems inevitable that the man who was hard to forget might just be </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic !important; text-align: start;">impossible </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">to resist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">My thoughts: I enjoyed this debut novel tremendously! Julia is a fun character, with her snappy wit and inner monologue about how she really feels when her world is turned upside down with the re-appearance of her ex. I really enjoyed her as a character! The book isn't all comedy though, as it deals with some difficult subjects surrounding their breakup in college, her having been widowed, and how to trust someone again. I thought that the author did a phenomenal job of juggling the humor and seriousness. This is a wonderful debut story! I look forward to reading Rebekah Millet's next book!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">I received this book from Bethany House. This is my honest review.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-76457350274382627512023-11-15T20:16:00.001-08:002023-11-21T20:27:28.629-08:00A Gateway to Hope<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZukjYkZtL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="295" height="445" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZukjYkZtL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Twenty-one-year-old Neka is a bit of an introvert, she also happens to be stunningly beautiful.</span><p></p><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">When she discovers her friend James is about to be dumped, she sees the perfect opportunity to escape from her quiet life. Can she summon the courage to leave it all behind?</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">James Copley comes from a ruthless family. It’s rubbed off.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Years ago, he disengaged from his brother’s smear campaign, but now his father has offered him an ultimatum, “Get married or lose your seat at the table.”</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Plotting to stamp his design on the family business, he proposes to a woman, even though he doesn’t love her.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">But his carefully laid plans start to unravel when she leaves him on the day she’s due to meet his family.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Could years of planning his comeback vanish with her departure?</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A possible solution comes in an unexpected form: Neka. She’s not only a friend, but the daughter of his benefactor. And she’s right there, offering to support him.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">But will her support stretch to marriage?</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">He attempts to win her over to his plan but collides with her powerful father who wants to leverage the situation for his own gain.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">In their fight for survival and love, they are forced to face some uncomfortable truths.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Can they overcome thwarted dreams and missed chances to find true love, or does forcing destiny’s hand only lead to misery?</span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">My thoughts: I enjoyed this story, since it had some unexpected twists to it. I love how focused on Jesus the story is, and how it showed that God can use some unique situations to bring about His plan. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, as they sought to help one another out and got to know one another more. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to be put in a marriage of convivence, though it happened all the time throughout history. So, it was interesting to read what it could be like in more modern times.<br />This is a wonderful debut novel, with strong characters and some beautiful Christian themes. I look forward to reading more by the author!</span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">I received this book from Just Read. 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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for <i><b><span style="color: #ca7a96;">The Lord and the Lady Astronomer </span></b></i>by Alissa Baxter, hosted by <span style="color: #ca7a96;"><a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/11/06/welcome-to-the-lord-and-the-lady-astronomer-blog-review-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a></span></p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> The Lord and the Lady Astronomer
<b><br />Series:</b> The Grantham Girls #3
<b><br />Author:</b> Alissa Baxter
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Dragonblade Publishing
<b><br />Release Date:</b> November 1, 2023
<b><br />Genre:</b> Regency/Historical Romance (Sweet, wholesome)</p><p>
<i><b>Can wishing upon a star ever come true?</b></i> </p><p>Abigail Grantham has always taken a keen interest in astronomy since her brother Sir John Grantham enlisted her aid as a young girl to keep records of his astronomical discoveries. Abigail is delighted when her uncle, Lord Longmore, invites her to stay at Longmore Hall in Buckinghamshire as he needs her assistance to compile a star chart. </p><p>When Abigail arrives at the Hall, her Aunt Longmore introduces her to local society. However, Abigail also spends a great deal of time in her uncle’s observatory, viewing the night skies alongside her uncle’s neighbor, fellow astronomer William, Viscount Rochvale. </p><p>Lord Rochvale is intrigued by Abigail, and when he discovers that they share an interest in ancient buildings and Roman history, he contrives to become better acquainted with her away from her uncle’s observatory, taking her to places of archaeological interest with a view to winning her heart. But the astronomical project they are working on makes courtship difficult, and William’s plans are further frustrated by his rakish cousin Gerald Burnby, who becomes a frequent visitor to Longmore Hall, seeking out Abigail too.
<i><b> </b></i></p><p><i><b>After a valuable Roman urn disappears from Longmore Hall, a series of mysterious occurrences unravel, presenting a puzzle Abigail has no idea how to solve. However, when events escalate into peril, Abigail discovers that it is the night sky that holds the secret to the missing urn—as well as to her stolen heart.</b></i>
</p><p><b style="font-style: italic;">My thoughts: </b>I enjoyed this story about the youngest Grantham sister using her love for the stars to help her uncle out. When that puts her in the pathway of both Lord Rochvale, who shares her love for the Celestial, and his flirtatious cousin, there are some misunderstandings and mishaps that occur. I enjoyed the twists to the story, and the added dash of mystery. The Midsummer's Night Dream like misunderstandings were a lot of fun! I also enjoyed the historical aspect of the story and learning more about astronomy back in the Regency era. This is a wonderful story (and series!) to pick up and enjoy.</p><p>I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #ca7a96;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS:</b></span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199268314-the-lord-and-the-lady-astronomer" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Qv5ulI" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-lord-and-the-lady-astronomer-the-grantham-girls-book-3-by-alissa-baxter" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ca7a96;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Alissa Baxter</b> wrote her first Regency romance during her long university holidays. After travelling the world, she settled down to write her second Regency novel, which was inspired by her time living on a country estate in England. Alissa then published two chick lit novels before returning to her favourite era with her Linfield Ladies Series, a trio of Regency romances that feature women in trend-setting roles who fall in love with men who embrace their trailblazing ways... at least eventually. Her new Dragonblade trilogy, The Grantham Girls, continues this inspiring theme.</p>
Alissa currently lives in Johannesburg with her husband and two sons.
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Alissa by visiting <a href="https://www.alissabaxter.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">alissabaxter.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-84267848239205863032023-11-07T20:29:00.003-08:002023-11-07T20:29:24.790-08:00His Christmas Cowgirl<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="His Christmas Cowgirl JustRead Blog + Review Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-26695" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Banner_HisChristmasCowgirl_BlogReview_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> His Christmas Cowgirl
<b><br />Series:</b> Three Springs, Texas #5
<b><br />Author:</b> Cari Lynn Webb
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Harlequin Heartwarming
<b><br />Release Date:</b> October 24, 2023
<b><br />Genre:</b> Contemporary Romance (Clean)</p><p>
<b>Can she win the rodeo…</b>
<i> </i></p><p><i>And his heart?</i> </p><p>Cowgirl Vivian Bryant needs a winning horse to fulfill her rodeo champion dream, and equestrian trainer Josh Sloan agrees to help. But when Vivian fibs to her family that Josh is her boyfriend, their pretend relationship slowly evolves–while planning a Three Springs, Texas, gala together. She’s competing for a trophy that will secure their separate futures, but the real prize just might be finding love…at Christmas. </p><p>USA Today Bestselling Author </p><p><b>From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</b>
</p><p><b>My thoughts: </b>I enjoy reading stories like this one, where the couple start out fake dating. Both Vivian and Josh are hoping their working together for her to compete in a rodeo will get both their names out there. When Vivian tells a little lie that Josh is her boyfriend, the two of them embark on a fake relationship to save face. I enjoyed their chance to get to know one another better as they are thrown together. While this works as a stand alone novel, I would recommend reading the other books in the series, so the side characters and Three Springs, Texas setting is fully appreciated. The stories and romance are sweet and a delight to read! </p><p>I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #0b4322;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS:</b></span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74604794-his-christmas-cowgirl" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3MAgNYu" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/his-christmas-cowgirl-cari-lynn-webb/1142868004" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/his-christmas-cowgirl-a-clean-and-uplifting-romance-cari-lynn-webb/19625663" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/his-christmas-cowgirl-by-cari-lynn-webb" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p>
<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #0b4322;">More Books In This Series</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RWC1BFW" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-26174" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Texas-SEALs-Surprise-191x300.jpg" width="127" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XKM78PC" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-26175" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/trusting-the-rancher-with-christmas-191x300.jpg" width="127" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K5KQZXF" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Her Cowboy Wedding Date" class="alignnone wp-image-20623" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Her-Cowboy-Wedding-Date-190x300.jpg" width="126" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9NNTTMN" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-26173" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Falling-for-the-Cowboy-Doc-190x300.jpg" width="126" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ranchers-Secret-Crush-Uplifting-Romance-ebook/dp/B0C4PXHZHJ" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-27973" height="200" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-ranchers-secret-crush-204x300.jpg" width="136" /></a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b4322;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Cari Lynn Webb</b> lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Cari by visiting <a href="https://carilynnwebb.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">carilynnwebb.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.</p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(2) winners will win a $25 Amazon gift card and two backlist titles by Cari Lynn Webb!</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-89072524854959204122023-11-06T19:16:00.000-08:002023-11-06T19:16:37.967-08:00The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma <p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma Blog Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-27340" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Banner_TheDoctorsChristmasDilemma_Blog_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog Tour for <span style="color: #0b5b84;"><i><b>The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma</b></i></span> by Danielle Thorne, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/11/07/welcome-to-the-doctors-christmas-dilemma-blog-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5b84;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma <b><br />Author:</b> Danielle Thorne
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Love Inspired
<b><br />Release Date:</b> October 24th, 2023
<br /><b>Genre:</b> Inspirational Romance</p>
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Home for the holidays… </div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded"> </div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded">Or home for good? </div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded"> </div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded">Once upon a time, Ben Cooper left his hometown to follow his dreams of becoming a big-city doctor. Now he’s back to run his father’s clinic and spend Christmas with his daughter, <span class="a-text-italic">not</span> to fall for McKenzie Price, the woman who broke his heart. But when McKenzie steps in to help Ben reconnect with his little girl, and old sparks begin to ignite, will Ben give up city life for a second chance at love? </div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded"> </div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded"><b><span class="a-text-bold">From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.</span></b>
</div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded"><b><span class="a-text-bold"><br /></span></b></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded"><span class="a-text-bold"><b>My thoughts: </b>This is the time of year to enjoy stories like this, with the main characters reconnecting after years spent apart. I thought it was interesting how the author has both characters dealing with their insecurities from high school. Ben has gone on to medical school and sought to show everyone who made his life miserable how wrong they were, while McKenzie seeks the safe road. I appreciated how the forgiveness is a big theme in this story! <br />It was fun to go along with the characters and enjoy them as they reconnected with one another. This is a sweet romance to pick up and enjoy during the holidays! <br />I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</span></div>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #0b5b84;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS</b></span>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195874181-the-doctor-s-christmas-dilemma" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SruXyT" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-doctors-christmas-dilemma-danielle-thorne/1143038970" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/the-doctors-christmas-dilemma/danielle-thorne/9781335597014/pd/597014" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ChristianBook</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-doctor-s-christmas-dilemma-an-uplifting-inspirational-romance-original-danielle-thorne/19755236" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-doctor-s-christmas-dilemma-by-danielle-thorne" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5b84;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Danielle Thorne" class="alignnone wp-image-27965 size-medium" height="287" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Danielle-Thorne-300x287.jpg" width="300" /></p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Danielle Thorne</b> writes happily-ever-afters set in the South for Harlequin Love Inspired. A graduate of BYU-Idaho, she also writes stories about Regency ladies, pirates, and not-so-distressed damsels from her home south of Atlanta. Free time is filled with documentaries, too much yard work, and not enough travel. When not writing wholesome romances, Danielle hangs out with friends or chases cats. She enjoys the outdoors and serving in her church and community. Danielle's been married to the same fellow for thirty years, has four sons, four bonus daughters and two grandbabies. She loves them more than life.</p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Danielle by visiting <a href="https://www.daniellethorne.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">daniellethorne.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5b84;"><b>Tour Giveaway</b></span></h3>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(1) winner will win an autographed print copy of The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma, a bookmark, and a $25 Amazon gift card!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 7, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 14, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-53997639638146653122023-11-01T20:14:00.000-07:002023-11-01T20:14:37.560-07:00Mountain Storm Survival<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Mountain Storm Survival JustRead Blog + Review Tour" class="alignnone wp-image-26684" height="237" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Banner_MountainStormSurvival_BlogReview_JR.jpg" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for <i><b><span style="color: #08314d;">Mountain Storm Survival</span></b></i> by Cathy McDavid, hosted by <a href="https://justreadtours.com/2023/10/31/welcome-to-the-mountain-storm-survival-blog-review-tour-giveaway" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JustRead Publicity Tours</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #08314d;"><b>About the Book</b></span></h3>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><b>Title:</b> Mountain Storm Survival
<b><br />Author:</b> Cathy McDavid
<b><br />Publisher:</b> Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense
<b><br />Release Date:</b> October 24, 2023
<b><br />Genre:</b> Inspirational Romantic Suspense</p><p>
A brutal storm. Relentless pursuers. </p><p>And more than their lives are on the line… </p><p>Helping with youth wrangler camp is how Kate Spencer is atoning for her past. But now she and ranch manager Rand Walkins are trapped in the Superstition Mountains with two girls as illegal miners hunt them down. Rand has every reason not to trust Kate, much less forgive her. But working together is the only way they’ll escape from the danger that threatens them all…
<b><i><span class="a-text-bold"> </span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span class="a-text-bold">New York Times</span></i><span class="a-text-bold"> Bestselling Author</span></b>
</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="color: #08314d;"><b>PURCHASE LINKS:</b></span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74887114-mountain-storm-survival" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3u3NPtz" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mountain-storm-survival-cathy-mcdavid/1142453813" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/mountain-storm-survival/9781335468475/pd/468475" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ChristianBook</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/mountain-storm-survival-original-cathy-mcdavid/18970792" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bookshop</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/mountain-storm-survival-by-cathy-mcdavid" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">My thoughts: Rand and Katie have quite a past, with her having played a part in the prank that cost Rand his dreams of being in rodeos. When she comes back into his life through his work, he has a hard time believing that she has changed. When a difficult situation leaves them relying on one another to make it out of the mountains alive, Rand has the chance to hold on to his anger or learn to forgive, before the illegal miners catch up to them.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The suspense was spot on with this story! I loved the plot twists that took place, as this unlikely pair had to figure out how to stay ahead of the criminals. I can only imagine how hard it would be to have to forgive someone who had a part in destroying your dreams, but I thought that the author did a wonderful job of weaving a deeper message into the story. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, I highly recommend picking this one up!<br />I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #08314d;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Cathy McDavid" class="alignnone wp-image-25280 size-medium" height="300" src="https://justreadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cathy-McDavid-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><i>NY Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author <b>CATHY MCDAVID</b> wrote her first book at sixteen. The self-illustrated children’s story featured a young girl whose lack of responsibility nearly resulted in the demise of her pet fish. It’s quite possible the book was an autobiography, but Cathy’s not telling. She wrote her second book, and first romance, at nineteen with the help of a portable Smith Corona typewriter. One never knows how the unrequited crush on a college professor will affect their eventual career. These days, with over 57 titles and 1.6 million books in print, she still incorporates a little of her own life in each story. A lover of all things western and former avid horsewoman, her stories include riding, ranching, and rodeo because, well, who doesn’t enjoy a good cowboy romance? Mother of grown twins and married to her own real-life sweetheart, Cathy is living her dream penning heart-stopping suspense thrillers and heart-touching family dramas for Harlequin.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with Cathy by visiting <a href="https://cathymcdavid.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">cathymcdavid.com</a> to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.</p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;">(2) winners will win a print copy of both Blizzard Refuge and Her Surprise Cowboy Groom, a $5 Starbucks gift card and a cowboy coffee mug!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 31, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 7, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.</p>
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Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682949373166958321.post-35374421786415431182023-10-30T20:33:00.001-07:002023-10-30T20:33:05.453-07:00Cold Pursuit<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E4bWaG6uL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="288" height="445" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E4bWaG6uL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ex-FBI profiler River Ryland still suffers from PTSD after a case went horribly wrong. Needing a fresh start, she moves to St. Louis to be near her ailing mother and opens a private investigation firm with her friend and former FBI partner, Tony St. Clair. They're soon approached by a grieving mother who wants them to find out what happened to her teenaged son, who disappeared four years ago. River knows there's almost no hope the boy is still alive, but his mother needs closure, and River and Tony need a case, no matter how cold it might be.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">But as they follow the boy's trail, which gets more complicated at every turn, they find themselves in the path of a murderer determined to punish anyone who gets in his way. As River and Tony race to stop him before he kills again, an even more dangerous threat emerges, stirring up the past that haunts River and plotting an end to her future.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My thoughts: I have read and enjoyed just about every book that Nancy Mehl has written, so I was looking forward to reading this new series by her. It did not disappoint! I love that the main characters are former FBI profiles (her past two series have been about FBI profilers, and have been excellent!) that have started their own PI firm after a traumatic experience with a serial killer. Which, that will be an ongoing thread in the series.<br />My heart went out to the mom who is looking for closure about her missing son. As the pieces start to come together, River and Tony find out that being Private Investigators might not be any safer than their previous jobs. <br />I received this book from Bethany House. This is my honest review.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Sm48Mt">Purchase a copy here! 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After an enemy attack strikes close to home, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle, Avidan refuses to leave him behind.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Keziah is the daughter of one of the most powerful clan chiefs in the territory of Manasseh. On the brink of a forced marriage to a loathsome man decades older than her, she has no choice but to run, hoping to find sanctuary with her mother's family.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />United during their journeys and battling to survive the dangers that surround them, Avidan and Keziah make a pact to travel together. As challenges pile up, they must not only rely on each other to stay alive but also learn to trust the true and eternal King of Israel to guide their every step.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My thoughts: We just went through the story of Saul and David in the adult Sunday School class at my church, so it was still fresh in my mind when I picked this book. I enjoyed the rich history that Connilynn Cossette has in her stories, and especially in this one. I can only imagine what it would have been like to live in the days of Samuel and Saul. So much tumult and change as the people decide they want a king to lead them. I look forward to seeing where this series goes! </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I received this book from Bethany House. This is my honest review. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47ajyrA">Purchase a copy here! 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Will the ghosts of Barlowe Theater entomb them all?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">Barlowe Theater stole the life of Greta Mercy's eldest brother during its construction. Now in 1915, the completed theater appears every bit as deadly. When Greta's younger brother goes missing after breaking into the building, Greta engages the assistance of a local police officer to help her unveil the already ghostly secrets of the theater. But when help comes from an unlikely source, Greta decides that to save her family she must uncover the evil that haunts the theater and put its threat to rest.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Decades later, Kit Boyd's best friend vanishes during a ghost walk at the Barlowe Theater, and old stories of mysterious disappearances and ghoulish happenings are revived. Then television ghost-hunting host and skeptic Evan Fisher joins Kit in the quest to identify the truth behind the theater's history. Kit reluctantly agrees to work with him in hopes of finding her missing friend. As the theater's curse unravels Kit's life, she is determined to put an end to the evil that has marked the theater and their hometown for the last century.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">My thoughts: I'm not usually one for wanting to be scared or anything creepy, but I have read all of Jaime Jo Wright's books and found that they are the perfect read for this time of year! I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this story. It was truly sinister to have people disappear in the early days of the theater and then in modern times. Greta and Kit both feel like they must race against the clock in order to save those they love. <br />The suspense in this story kept me up late reading to figure out what happened! I thought that the history was interesting, and loved the historical notes at the end. Whether you like to be slightly terrified or just enjoy a good, historical read, this book is an excellent one to pick up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">I received this book from Bethany House publishers. This is my honest review.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Qh5UMh">Purchase a copy here! 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While at Longdale Manor, she meets David Bradford--the owner's handsome grandson--who is desperate to save the crumbling estate by turning it into a luxury hotel. When Gwen stumbles upon a one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd's staff similar to one in a photo of her parents, she's left searching for answers.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />In 1912, after her father's death, Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte's grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever trust in love again.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My thoughts: I always love a good duel timeline story! I enjoyed both of the stories in this book, though I favored Charlotte's more, since it had more depth to it. My mother's heart felt bad for her, as she shoulders the secret of her father's that she uncovers after his untimely death. I can only imagine how that would color life.<br />I hadn't read much about the Lake District of England, so I enjoyed the setting and looking up pictures of the area. This story has me wanting to visit there now!<br />This is a well written story with a beautiful message of faith and hope. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I received this book from Bethany House. This is my honest review.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3sd7C9s">Purchase a copy here! 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Now he has to work with her.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Successful screenwriter Finn Masters just landed his dream job writing for </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;">Neighbors</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, one of Hollywood's highest-rated, longest-running sitcoms. The only downside? It will put him back in proximity of the show's universally adored, optimistic, altruistic star, Lavender Rhodes, who has been inadvertently ruining his life since they were school chums in England. But she doesn't even know she destroyed his acting career and wrecked his relationship with the love of his life.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">He's not about to let this woman yank yet another dream out from under his feet. In fact, he realizes he's been given the ideal opportunity to plot his payback: spinning her character in shocking new directions.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">What could go wrong? Only everything. As Finn's not-so-brilliant plot backfires one scene after the next, catching him in the blasts, he's forced to think about this impossible, infuriating... and maybe even lovable woman in an entirely new light.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;">Bestselling author Melissa Ferguson is back with a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for the stars.</span></p><p> </p><p>This book is so adorable! I loved the characters. Finn Masters has kept a list of everything that Lavender Rhoads has ruined in his life, starting with the moment she took his place in their high school play and wound up in Hollywood as a result. But, when the chance of a lifetime comes in the form of writing for the TV show, he can't pass it up. Even if it means writing for Lavender's character. </p><p>This book is such a cute romcom, with likeable characters and funny mishaps. I enjoyed the grump/sunshine storyline. If you are looking for a book that will brighten your day, pick this one up! </p><p>I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest review.</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/45W1n7I">Purchase a copy here! This post contains affiliate links.</a><br /></p>Inklings and Notionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031744406685353311noreply@blogger.com0