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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Book Review and Giveaway: Vigilant by Sara Davison on tour with JustRead



ABOUT THE BOOK


Title: Vigilant
Series: The Night Guardians, Book 1
Author: Sara Davison
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: June 1, 2019
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense
She must choose between the man who represents the law and the one who may have taken it into his own hands.
Neglected by her parents for most of her life, Nicole Hunter keeps everyone, especially men, at arms’ length. So when Attorney Gage Kelly walks into the diner where she is waiting tables one evening, she fights her attraction to him with everything she has.
Gage and his brother Holden grew up in an abusive home, and Gage has baggage of his own. But the connection between him and Nicole is too strong to ignore, and Gage manages to convince them both that their relationship is worth the risk.
Then children begin disappearing in the night.
When Detective Daniel Grey starts to close in on the child snatcher, and enlists Nicole’s help, she faces her deepest fear. Everything and everyone she has clung to so tightly could be ripped from her, leaving her completely alone.
Except for one.
PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Book Depository

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Davison - headshot 1Sara Davison is the author of the romantic suspense novel, The Watcher, the romantic suspense series, The Seven Trilogy, and the suspense novel, Vigilant, book one of The Night Guardians Series.  She has been a finalist for eight national writing awards, including the Word Award for Best New Canadian Christian author, a Carol, and two Daphne du Maurier Awards, and is a Word and Cascade Award winner. Sara has a degree in English Literature and currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband Michael and their three children, all of whom she (literally) looks up to.
CONNECT WITH SARA:  Website | Facebook | Twitter

MY THOUGHTS


This is the first book that I have read from this author. I love when I can discover new authors. I will be looking for her previous books. This is book 1 in the Night Guardians Series. This book is one that I needed to read at this season in my life. I have found myself asking the same questions that were asked in the book. Why does God allow things to happen? This book was a great reminder that I need to cast all of my cares on him - for he loves us so much. More then we could love ourselves. Disclosure: This book does cover some hard topics such as child abuse. 

This book feautured real, flawed, well written characters. They are relatable. The storyline draws you in within the first few moments. You will not want to put this book down once you start reading it. 

I look forward to the next book in the series. 

I received a copy of this book through the JustRead blogging program. All thoughts are my own. 

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a copy of Vigilant and $25 Amazon Gift Card!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight June 4, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on June 17, 2019. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Open to US/CAN residents!
Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.
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Saturday, June 8, 2019

She's a Keeper! Cockamamie Memoirs from a Hot Southern Mess by Lee St. John on tour with Silver Dagger Blog Tours






She's a Keeper!
Cockamamie Memoirs from a Hot Southern Mess
by Lee St. John
Genre: Memoirs

Hold on to your pantyhose. It’s going to get rough.


My name is Lee St. John. I’m an unapologetic rogue Southern Belle. A high-jinx expert and mayhem confessor.

With all the cotillion classes and etiquette lessons, I was taught manners and how to behave. But all those years of learning and acting with utmost decorum won’t stop me from saying what needs to be said.

Buy today to hear what I have to say about former Presidents, the Mafia, famous people—dead and alive—as well as my own friends and family!

"Lee St. John is a natural born storyteller with loads of style, humor
and down home Southern Belle charm. And honey child, does she have
stories to tell!" - David Henry Sterry, bestselling author of Chicken: Self-Portrait of a Young Man for Rent







Author and humorist known for her Southern Charm, Lee St. John writes her observational comedy columns for several Georgia newspapers and no one is safe as she confesses and shares these observations in her recent book, She's A Keeper - Cockamamie Memoirs from a Hot Southern Mess by Bienvenue Press. No one - and she knows a lot of people - like Presidents of the United States, Professional Golf Champions, National Football League Super Bowl Champs, and even tales about the Mafia. Oh, and family and friends (even herself!)


A retired teacher, She's A Keeper - Funny Teacher Stories from Real Southern Classrooms tells the funny truths of what happened in Southern schools. Again she spills it. What can they do? Fire her? 

These stories awarded her the #1 ranking on Amazon's Best Sellers under Humor & Entertainment Essays Kindle e-books Short Reads.

Lee also is a popular and engaging guest speaker in the Southeast. She is found on every dang social media outlet. 

Born, bred, and still living in Georgia, this Peach has been married for 35 years to her Southern gentleman. Lee and her husband have two grown sons and a tater-tot dog, Obie. Oh, and Lee loves to laugh.



MY THOUGHTS

This is my first read by Ms. St. John, so I really didn’t know what to expect going into it,  I wanted to read it since I love memiors. She’s A Keeper! Is a collection of anecdotes, thoughts, opinions, pranks and memories from the pen of Lee St. John. This covers a variety of subjects and had me laughing the whole time. This is a quick and easy read, and once I started I did not want to stop. I love the way that the author presented her "rants". The way she does it makes you feel  like you are sitting down drinking some coffee and having some girl time. 

I received a copy of this book through the Silver Dagger blogging program, all thoughts are my own. 






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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Book Review: The Amish Widow's Rescue by Rachel J. Good

The Amish Widow's Rescue

ABOUT THE BOOK

Pregnant and recently widowed, Grace Fisher is determined to provide for her family on her own. Thankfully, her jam business is popular in her Amish community. But it's difficult keeping up with her work, her farm chores, and her two mischievous children. Especially now that they've taken to idolizing their neighbor Elijah. While the handsome farmer is kind and generous, he seems intent on holding Grace and her little ones at a distance...


Elijah Beiler has always admired his neighbor Grace. So standing by while she struggles to support her family isn't an option. Offering to take over her farm duties, Elijah is determined to help while remaining detached. He knows all too well that love only leads to heartbreak. Yet the more time he spends with Grace and her children, the harder he finds it to leave each day. But can Elijah overcome past hurts and open his heart to this ready-made family?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Rachel J. Good


Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish novels. Striving to be as authentic as possible, she spends time with her Amish friends, doing chores on their farm and attending family events. Rachel loves to travel and visit many different Amish communities.
Rachel is the author of several Amish series in print or forthcoming – Sisters & Friends series, Love & Promises series, and two books in the Hearts of Amish Country series – as well as the Amish Quilts Coloring Books and the contemporary novella, Angels Unaware, part of the Hope Chapel series. In addition, she has stories in the anthologies Springs of Love and Love’s Thankful Heart.
She’d love to have you visit her website, or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and Bookbub. Rachel also enjoys meeting readers and will be doing talks and booksignings around the country this year. To find out more about Rachel and her books, you can sign up for her newsletter: http://bit.ly/1qwci4Q




MY THOUGHTS

The Amish Widow’s Rescue by Rachel J. Good is book three in her Love and Promises series. Though part of a series, this is a standalone novel. I have read one of the books and I had no problem following along. I love reading anything that this author puts out. I know that with her books they will be clean, wholesome, with well written characters and a unique story line. In this story we meet Grace Fisher. She is newly widowed and pregnant. She is determined to make it on her own. She has a jam business. Elijah Beiler is kind of reclusive. However he has always admired Grace.  But I really liked his character. Will they find love? Read this story to find out. The author has done a really good job with her characters for this series. 

Many thanks to the author and publisher for sending me a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 
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Sunday, May 26, 2019

Book Review and Giveaway: Louisiana Latte by Rebecca Henry on tour with Silver Dagger Tours



Louisiana Latte
by Rebecca Henry
Genre: Chick-Lit Comedy
Deb hadn’t flown in over 20 years. In 1989, at the age of 22, Deb was enrolled at Griffiss Airforce Base to become a commercial pilot. Somewhere between dating her yuppie fiancé and planning their wedding in Chicago, Deb developed claustrophobia—a fear of enclosed spaces. I blame the yuppie. Deb couldn’t get on a plane for love that day, but she could do it 20 years later for money. Money was worth dying for.



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About the Author

Rebecca Henry is a newly published author. Her debut novel is The Lady Raven, A Dark Cinderella Tale, which was published in 2017. The Lady Raven, is for those who have an infinity for fairy tales retold with a link to witches, magic and the macabre. Her second novel, Louisiana Latte, a chick lit comedy was released February 28th 2019. Louisiana Latte, is a feel good comedy that focuses on the bonds of sisters, and how audacious life can be when you have a diva for one! Both books are available on amazon as well as Barnes & Noble.

Rebecca Henry is a world traveler living abroad in England. Besides being an author of two published books, Rebecca is also a podcast talk host on the show The Latte Talk. The podcast was inspired by her latest novel, Louisiana Latte and her diva sister Deb. She is a serious vegan, gardener, crafter, wife and mom who practices yoga. She loves to laugh, her drug of choice and loves all things witchy with a hint of the macabre. Her favorite holiday is Halloween and her favorite movie of all time is Practical Magic. 



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My Thoughts

 This is the first book that I have read by this author. I was drawn in by the description of it. This book is about two sisters, who are on a business trip together and are reminiscing. These sisters live two completely separate lives. I have 3 sisters who live 833 miles from me so I can understand the need to catch up, relive memories and vent when you get together. This book is a short, enjoyable read. I love that the characters are well written. I was chuckling a lot while I was reading along. I love the sisterly bond that I felt while I was reading. It made me miss my sisters. This book has a great storyline that flows along nicely.

I recieved a copy of this book through the Silver Dagger Blogging program. All thoughts are my own.
Giveaway



Louisiana Latte Swag Pack
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BOOK REVIEW: Killer Exposure by Jessica R. Patch LOVE INSPIRED SUSPENSE

Killer Exposure

ABOUT THE BOOK
A killer with a secret motive…

A mother with a secret baby

Crime scene photographer Greer Montgomery didn’t expect to witness a murder at a small-town carnival—nor to be rescued by the father of her secret baby. A storm chaser, Locke Gallagher often stares down death, but he’s never known true fear until Greer’s life is at risk. But how can he protect his newly discovered family when the killer could be anyone

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

essica is the author of the contemporary romance series Seasons of Hope and several Love Inspired Suspense novels. No matter what genre she’s writing in, you’ll always find romance, adventure, some laughs, and a heap of hope. Check out her book club page for bonus features and extras, and don’t forget to sign up for her newsletter to stay “Patched In.”


Jessica lives in the mid-south with her handsome husband, her college bound daughter and her middle-schooler son.
MY THOUGHTS

WOW. That was my reaction as soon as I finished the book. I thought I had the killer figured out - but BOY was I wrong. I love everything that this author puts out. She has a way of pulling you in and causing you to cancel all of your plans to make sure you finish the book. I read most of this book sitting  at the beach. While others were swimming, jumping in the waves or playing paddleball, I chose to read. I could not put this book down. 

Greer is the main character of this book. She is stubborn, hardworking single mom. I love that Jessica created a character with a secret baby. It made me happy when Locke shows up. Their chemistry is so strong.... you can feel it!!!! Greer is a sheriff deputy among other things and witnesses a murder. The killer WILL Not stop until Greer is dead also. Locke who is in town shooting/chasing weather can't deny he stil has feelings for Greer. But when someone tries to kill her, he makes it his mission to keep her and his child safe. 

Who did it?

Pick up a copy and find out!!

I received a copy of this book through the author. All thoughts are my own. 
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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Book Review and Giveaway: A Welcome at Our Door By: Amy Clipston on tour with JustRead



Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for A Welcome At Our Door by Amy Clipston with JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: A Welcome At Our Door  
Series: Amish Homestead, Book 4  
Author: Amy Clipston  
Publisher: Zondervan  
Release Date: May 7, 2018
Genre: Amish Fiction

After a devastating loss, Cindy Riehl is still searching for peace. Will she find it in the community she calls home—or will love send her down a new path?

Over the last few years, Cindy Riehl—the youngest of the Riehl children—has watched her siblings find love and happiness in Lancaster County. But as her family has settled down and grown, Cindy has continued to grieve her mother, whose death left an enormous hole in her heart. Since that haunting day, Cindy has struggled to find peace and wonders if the community is the place for her—and if her faith in God will ever feel the same as it once did.

When a handsome and kind Englisher named Drew crosses Cindy’s path one surprising day, the two of them become fast and easy friends. Drew dreams of starting a family after some losses of his own, and before long, he and Cindy discover that their feelings for each other are romantic. As they spend more time together—often in secret—Cindy is drawn further and further away from the Amish community and the family she loves. In time, she is faced with a difficult choice that threatens to upend her world.

Will Cindy find contentment and love, and will she ever find restored comfort in God and her beloved community? In this final installment of the Amish Homestead series, we return to the charming town of Bird-in-Hand for a story of healing, family, and God’s perfect provision.


PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Book Depository | ChristianBook


MY THOUGHTS


I had not read all of  Amy Clipston’s  Amish Homestead series. I had no problem following along with this story. I will be going back and reading the beginning of the series.  This story is about  the youngest sibling, Cindy Riehl. Ms. Clipston always does a great job in creating unique and memorable lscenarios and characters. One of the things that you will see in this book is faith lived out in real life. 

My  most favorite character was that of Cucumber. A family dairy cow that has figured out how to unlatch the gate and loves to explore.... especially the neighbor's yard. I loved how the story started out with Cindy chasing Cucumber down the street. 

Cindy is still searching for peace and contentment after her mother's death. Will she find it within her community? You will find yourself laughing, crying, smiling and turning pages quickly with this book. I enjoyed reading this book. 

A Welcome at Our Door is a  heartwarming, and uplifting story. I always look forward to reading Amy Clipston's new releases. 

I received a copy of this book through the JustRead blogging program. All thoughts are my own. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Amy Clipston is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery, Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel, Amish Heirloom, and Amish Homestead series. Her novels have hit multiple bestseller lists including CBD, CBA, and ECPA. Amy holds a degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan University and works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC. Amy lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and four spoiled rotten cats.  

CONNECT WITH AMY: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram


TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of A Welcome At Our Door.  

Enter via the Rafflecopter link located below. Giveaway will begin at midnight May 13, 2019 and last through 11:59 pm May 20, 2019. US only. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Book Review: On a Summer Tide by Suzanne Woods Fisher


ABOUT THE BOOK

Sometimes love hurts--and sometimes it can heal in the most unexpected way.

Camden Grayson loves her challenging career, but the rest of her life could use some improvement. "Moving on" is Cam's mantra. But there's a difference, her two sisters insist, between one who moves on . . . and one who keeps moving. 

Cam's full-throttle life skids to a stop when her father buys a remote island off the coast of Maine. Paul Grayson has a dream to breathe new life into the island--a dream that includes reuniting his estranged daughters. Certain Dad has lost his mind, the three sisters rush to the island. To Cam's surprise, the slow pace of island life appeals to her, along with the locals--and one in particular. Seth Walker, the scruffy island schoolteacher harbors more than a few surprises. 

With On a Summer Tide, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher begins a brand-new contemporary romance series that is sure to delight her fans and draw new ones.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Suzanne Woods Fisher lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Suzanne graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, and was a free-lancer writer for magazines while her children were growing up. A former contributing editor to Christian Parenting Today, Suzanne’s work has appeared in many magazines, including Today’s Christian Woman, Worldwide Challenge, and Marriage Partnership.
Her first novel, Copper Star, a World War II love story, was published by a small press (Vintage Inspirations) and received three literary awards. It opened the door to a literary agent, Joyce Hart. The agent knew of Suzanne’s connection to the Plain People—her grandfather was raised Plain—and introduced her to an editor at Revell, a division of Baker Books. Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World was the result of that first conversation. It was an 2010 ECPA Book of the Year finalist…and it is the book Suzanne wants to be buried with.
And that was over thirty books and one million sold copies ago! So it seems things are working out pretty well.
MY THOUGHTS

I have been a huge fan of this author since I started reading Christian Fiction books. I was excited to see something a little different from her. In this book, On A Summer Tide brings together a story of family bonds broken and now given the space to heal. Some of this story reminded me of my family and how broken it has been at times. I love the description of coastal Maine. It makes me want to visit. I have 3 sisters. We did not have a great childhood. We all lead very separate lives just like the ones in this book. - I loved the sisters in this book. The author did a great job in creating the characters. They were flawed. They were real. Intriguing storyline. Incredibly well written. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more. 

I received a copy of this book through the Revell Blogging program, all thoughts are my own. 


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