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<i>Entangled</i>, by Traci Hunter Abramson, Clair M. Poulson, Gregg Luke, and Stephanie Black<br />
2019, 384p, Contemporary Suspense<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Mystery and desperation collide in Entangled, a compilation of novellas that twist, turn, and terrify, penned by four popular suspense authors: Traci Hunter Abramson, Clair M. Poulson, Gregg Luke, and Stephanie Black.<br />
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A woman on the run from a man who is always one step ahead.<br />
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A mother who will stop at nothing to find her missing daughter.<br />
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A wife determined to discover the source of the illness attacking her husband.<br />
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A newlywed caught in a web of murder, unsure of whom to trust.<br />
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Featuring a chilling cast of villains, these stories tell the tale of strong heroines forced to make perilous snap decisions in their quest to outwit evil. With an abundance of intrigue and danger, each masterful mystery is sure to leave you breathless.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">I love suspense and was excited to hear that four of my favorite authors were collaborating on this book! I am glad that it didn't disappoint. I love full-length novels since I get a better feel for the characters, but I also love novellas because the stories move along quickly so they really hold my attention. I also love that I can read a story in one sitting, and have another one to look forward to the next time I sit down. I wanted to keep reading these, but also wanted the book to last. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #990000;">I enjoyed how different each of these stories were. Even though they were novellas, I was invested in the characters and enjoyed getting to know them. There were twists and turns and surprises as well. This is a book I will definitely read again. Whether or not you are familiar with these authors, if you enjoy suspense, this is a book you will definitely want to read! </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.greggluke.com/">Gregg Luke</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.stephanieblack.net/Site/Welcome.html">Stephanie Black</a></div>
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<i>The Lady in the Coppergate Tower</i>, by Nancy Campbell Allen<br />
2019, 355p, Clean Steampunk Romance<br />
My Rating=4 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Hazel Hughes has spent her life believing she is a Medium—someone who can talk to ghosts. But as of yet, that skill has remained frustratingly elusive. She is also suffering from a reoccurring childhood dream of someone who looks almost exactly like Hazel, but this dream version of herself is slowly going mad.<br />
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Sam MacInnes is a talented surgeon who runs in the highest social circles thanks to his family’s position and history. When Sam hires Hazel to assist him with his medical practice, he is immediately drawn to her intelligence, wit, and beauty.<br />
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Their potential relationship is derailed one evening when a mysterious count arrives in London and reveals to Hazel the truth about her past: she was abducted at birth and her twin sister has fallen dangerously ill.<br />
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Hazel agrees to travel to Romania with Count Petrescu in order to save her sister, and Sam insists on accompanying her. The count has secrets, though, and the journey grows more sinister with every mile that draws Hazel closer to her homeland. Even as her feelings for Sam become deeper and more complicated, she fears she might not survive the quest to save her sister with her heart intact, not to mention her life. She must learn to draw on gifts she doesn’t know she has if they are going to ever return home again.<br />
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Hazel and Sam must fight their way past dark magic, clockwork beasts, and their own insecurities as they try to reach her sister in the impenetrable Coppergate Tower before time runs out.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This is an enjoyable steampunk, fairy-tale retelling of Rapunzel. Sam and Hazel work together to solve a mystery which centers around her family that she has just learned about--a twin sister and Count Petrescu, her uncle. I loved Sam and Hazel, and it was fun to watch their friendship grow and develop into more. The middle of the book slowed down some, but once it picked up again, I couldn't put it down until I found out how it ended.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I read the first book in this series, and loved it, but that was a few years ago, and unfortunately, I don't remember everything I read, so I would say this works well as a standalone. It has twists and turns, odd characters, mystery, suspense and romance. I love this it's dark enough to be creepy, yet light enough for some sweet romance. If you've never read steampunk before, this is a great author to start with!</span><br />
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<b>Nancy Campbell Allen</b> is the author of fifteen published novels and numerous novellas, which span genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. In 2005, her work won the Utah Best of State award, and she received a Whitney award for <i>My Fair Gentleman</i>. She has presented at numerous writing conferences and events since her first book was released in 1999. Nancy received a BS in Elementary Education from Weber State University. She loves to read, write, travel, and research, and enjoys spending time laughing with family and friends. She is married and the mother of three children.<br />
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<br />Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14868389757046380844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374789451266482316.post-72871976260786612092019-08-08T04:00:00.000-06:002019-08-08T04:00:08.801-06:00Blog Tour/Review: A Lady's Maid by Jen Geigle Johnson<br />
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2019, 350p, Clean Historical Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Molly O’Malley, lady’s maid to the progressive Lady Amanda Halloway, is determined to continue the life’s work of her lost love, killed in the Peterloo Massacre. But when her efforts and a trip to Lady Halloway’s charitable orphanage culminate in her own abduction, Molly’s eyes are opened to the horrifying crimes transpiring in the city’s slums. Despite the risks, she broadens her mission and is drawn ever closer to the peril all around them.<br />
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Thomas Flaherty, a footman in the Halloway household, has been with Molly from the beginning, but he fears she will never trust him with her heart. Even though her cause and happiness are of foremost importance to him, his loyal patience is tested by the fears that keep her at a distance. But with their safety on the line, Thomas is resolved to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves.<br />
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Risking their lives and their love, Molly and Thomas and a team of nobles on their side will stop at nothing to empower the powerless, no matter the personal cost.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I love historical fiction because I get a better feel for what people might have felt and how they might have behaved during certain times in history. This book deals with suffrage and the roadblocks that had to be overcome to secure the right to vote, not just for women, but for "common" men as well. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">I enjoyed the two different storylines that merged together. Molly and Thomas both work for Lord and Lady Halloway. Molly loved Charlie, who was killed ten years ago in the Peterloo Massacre, and is determined to continue to fight for universal suffrage. Thomas is always there for her, saving her from herself and others. I loved their relationship and the rock he was for her. There is one particular shady character that Molly interacts with and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen with him. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">The second storyline involved Lord Annesley and Chloe Wetherton. Chloe starts out not knowing anything about the suffrage movement. The more she learns, the more interested she becomes in helping the cause. She already knows Lord Annesley and he is interested in furthering a relationship with her, but has secrets that can come between them. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">I enjoyed this book from beginning to end! I enjoyed the storylines and the characters, whether they were good or bad. It was interesting to read about that time period and get a better feel for what might have been going on and how different people reacted to the suffrage movement, as well as the horrors of child labor. I would highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys reading historical fiction.</span><br />
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Now an award-winning author and mother of six, she loves to share bits of history that might otherwise be forgotten. Whether in Regency England, the French Revolution, or Colonial America, her romance novels are much like life is supposed to be: full of adventure. She is a member of the RWA, the SCBWI, and LDStorymakers. She is also the chair of the Lonestar.Ink writing conference. <br />
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2019, 272p, Clean Historical Mystery/Suspense<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Loss is inevitable, as Evie Hampton knows all too well. But despite losing her mother to cancer and her older brother to a war, she knows she’s one of the lucky ones. After all, she still has her father, a distinguished professor of medieval history. And she has Gary Redhawk, the man she loves despite the emotional scars he carries from the Second World War—and despite her father’s opposition to their relationship.<br />
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When a freak accident sends Evie’s car careening off the road, she chalks it up to poor maintenance, or sheer bad luck making another appearance in her life. Little does she know a host of hardships is just beginning—the car was her father’s, and the brake lines were deliberately cut. Someone wants them dead—but why? All fingers point to Gary, a man with a troubled past and no solid alibi, but Evie is unwilling to believe he’s involved. Determined to uncover the truth, she begins to piece together a startling picture of deception and vice. But as she closes in on the truth, it is clear that someone is determined to silence her—and the next attempt on her life may be a deadly success.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">I have loved every book I've read by A.L. Sowards and this one did not disappoint! It's different than her other books but every bit as good. It's set in 1948. Evie lives with her father, after having lost her mother to cancer and her brother, Clive, to the war. Evie and Clive had a strained relationship growing up, and each chapter starts with snippets of their letters to each other as they were healing their relationship. I loved how those letters tied into the story.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Evie's father doesn't approve of her relationship with Gary Redhawk, a Seneca Indian that she's been dating for the past eighteen months. Gary deals with trauma from his past. She is aware of some of it and learns about more as the story progresses. When there's more tragedy, Gary becomes an easy suspect but Evie believes in his innocence. Gary is likable and easy to fall in love with, so it wasn't difficult to see why their relationship works.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #990000;">After I had read about fifty pages, I was telling my daughter about this book, and so much had already happened. I still had a lot of book left to read so I was excited to finish it! I loved everything about it. It's got mystery, suspense, romance, loss, secrets, interesting characters, and of course, I love that it's clean. This is a fantastic book that I would recommend to anyone that enjoys clean, historical mystery/suspense!</span><br />
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While growing up, <b>A.L. Sowards</b> devoured her parents' collection of murder mysteries. Most of them weren't historical...but some of them were old enough that they felt like it to a teenager. Perhaps it was inevitable that she would eventually write a historical mystery of her own.<br />
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A.L. Sowards grew up in Moses Lake, Washington, then came to Utah to attend BYU and ended up staying. Now she's a busy mom, with three young children and a head full of story ideas. She enjoys reading, writing, learning about history, and eating chocolate, sometimes all at once. As an author, she is known for heart-pounding action, memorable characters, careful historical research, and clean love stories. Her novels include a Whitney Award-winner and several Whitney Award finalists.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Book Tour Grand Finale for</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>The Thirteenth Guardian</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">By </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>K.M. Lewis</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b><i>you'll find snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below:</i></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://prismbooktours.blogspot.com/2019/06/were-launching-book-tour-for-thirteenth.html">Launch</a> - Author Interview</b></div><br />
What do you hope readers take with them after they’ve read it?<br />
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The book is a fictional work. So my primary hope is that readers just enjoy reading it and connect with the story and the characters that start to develop in Book 1. Book 2 and 3 really get into the characters more, so readers can understand why they are who they are and how that literally changes the world. I wrote the book really fast, it just poured out non-stop. Sometimes, I would stand up and stare back at the page that I just wrote and wonder where all this stuff was coming from. Its a bit of a daring book, so I think people will either hate it or really like it. For those who really like it, I hope it strikes a cord inside them, like it did for me when I finished writing the book. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://anindieadventure.blogspot.com/2019/06/prism-book-tour-thirteenth-guardian.html">An Indie Adventure</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Remi had always dreamed that he would do meaningful work in his life. His parents repeatedly told him that he had a great destiny ahead of him and that one day he would do amazing things. Remi believed that perhaps one day he would become a senator or congressman and would change the lives of millions of people. The fact that at twenty-one, he was now in a room with the President of the United States, and his chief of staff, working on a plan to keep the United States government functional, left him with mixed feelings. It was awe inspiring on the one hand, but on the other, the circumstances around which it was happening were terrifying.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/the-thirteenth-guardian-by-k-m-lewis/">Splashes of Joy</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Eli stared at the floor then looked back up to his new friends, who sat in a semi-circle, facing him. “I have a lot I need to tell you.”</i><br />
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<i>Eli described his trip to get to Innsbruck and how close he was to never finding Florianne. He told them about the Vespa ride up the mountainside and his companion, Urich. He told them about finally finding Florianne’s estate and spending the last two days, getting the full history of Florianne, her family, the Guardians, and their secret organization.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://themagicofworlds.wordpress.com/2019/06/18/blogtour-13guardtour-prismbooktours-prismbooktours-excerpt-and-giveaway-the-thirteenth-guardian-the-thirteenth-guardian-1-k-m-lewis-kmlewisbooks/">The Magic Of Wor(l)ds</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Eli watched as the group of three men very meticulously opened the crate and pulled out a smaller box made of a strange, reddish brown wood. The box looked to be hundreds of years old. They opened it and unrolled a parchment that had peculiar writing on it. Eli craned his neck in an effort to read what was on it, but it was in a dialect he was not familiar with.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://melsshelves.blogspot.com/2019/06/blog-tourreview-thirteenth-guardian-by.html">Mel's Shelves</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"This book is intense! There are lots of characters to meet and I was hoping I would be able to keep them all straight. It starts fast as the world is undergoing drastic changes and it never let up. There is a small group of people that are important and one woman has the task of bringing them all together. It takes a while to find out why and what they are expected to do. . . . I look forward to reading more of this series and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a dystopian, apocalyptic thriller!"<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/2019/06/spotlighting-thirteenth-guardian-by-km.html">Bookworm Lisa</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Something about standing in the shadow of the Archangel Michael this evening caused Eli to stop and stare at the statue. He noticed, for the first time, that Archangel Michael appeared to have just unsheathed his sword—as if the time for that final battle, prophesied in the Bible, had finally arrived. Eli observed that Michael had a calmness etched on his face that evoked both sadness and resolve.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://imallaboutbooks.com/2019/06/19/kmlewisbooks-prismbooktours-spotlight-tour-giveaway-the-thirteenth-guardian-by-k-m-lewis/">I'm All About Books</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>“Remi, where have you been?” The voice on the other end of the line was frantic. “We’ve been trying to reach you for the last half an hour.” It was one of his colleagues that was working on the Emergency Bill with him.</i><br />
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<i>“Sorry, Brooke. I planned to take a shower and lay down to rest for thirty minutes before I came right back in. I must have been completely exhausted. I’m getting up. I’ll be in the office in an hour or so.”</i><br />
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<i>“No. You’ll be here sooner. . . "</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.meagandavenport.com/2019/06/19/thirteenth-guardian-blog-tour/">Meagan Davenport</a> - Spotlight</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.wishfulendings.com/2019/06/if-you-like-da-vinci-code-thirteenth.html">Wishful Endings</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>A couple of seconds later, the computer screen blinked and cleanly displayed a data extract. Neatly arranged on the monitor was a list of eight names, along with contact information which was generally not publicly available—home address, mobile phone number, mobile phone password, email address, and last known GPS location—with longitude, latitude, and elevation.</i><br />
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<i>“Please print that out and bring it to me in the study. I have to get in touch with these people right away.” Florianne turned around and hurried off with deliberate purpose to the adjoining room.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://lifeasleels.com/the-thirteenth-guardian/">Life as Leels</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"I have to admit right off the bat that this was an anxiety inducing, scary read for me personally. Apocalyptic, end of the world, death type things have a way of throwing me into an anxiety attack and make me incredibly fearful and that is exactly what this book did.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://jenniferfaye.com/hearts-scribbles/2019/6/21/guest-post-the-thirteenth-guardian-by-km-lewis-books-fantasy-bookblogger">Hearts & Scribbles</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Her husband couldn’t help but notice the expression of pain and despair in her eyes. A year ago, she had told him about a construction project that she had commissioned in the Rocky Mountains. They were building a bunker that they could use in the event of an emergency. He felt blessed that they had the means to ensure their family's safety but gave it little thought beyond that conversation. Kathy had been very careful not to give her husband the impression that there was a looming concern.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://rbclibrary.wordpress.com/2019/06/21/book-spotlight-the-thirteenth-guardian/">By The Book</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Mariko walked down the dimly lit passageway that opened up into a well-appointed bunker. The lights automatically came on when she and her three daughters walked in. The space was designed like an apartment with couches, beds, a kitchen—everything that one would need over a period of several months. In the middle of the kitchen was a black phone.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://amybooksy.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-tour-and-giveaway-thirteenth.html">Locks, Hooks and Books</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"I believe many readers would enjoy this book, especially those like to read apocalyptic tales. I recommend it. I would love to see what the author comes up with in their next release."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://readingontheedge.tumblr.com/post/185748218238/the-thirteenth-guardian-the-thirteenth">Reading On The Edge</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>“What is going on, Soki?” Mariko cried hysterically as soon as her husband picked up. “We are locked in some bunker in the middle of nowhere. I think we are in China.”</i><br />
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<i>“Mariko, please listen to me…” General Soki tried to project as much calm as he could muster. “I have spent the last year building the bunker you are in. The world is about to change, my love, and I fear that Japan might not make it.</i><br />
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<b>(The Thirteenth Guardian #1)</b><br />
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<b>By K.M. Lewis</b><br />
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Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Thriller<br />
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Paperback & ebook, 307 Pages<br />
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June 11th 2019<br />
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<b>DA VINCI'S SECRET PALES.</b> Michelangelo concealed an explosive truth in his famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel. <b><i>Eve did not cause the fall of man.</i></b> She carried a far more devastating secret for millennia—one that will change the world forever.<br />
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As the modern-day world suffers the cataclysmic effects of the “<i>Plagues of Egypt</i>,” Avery Fitzgerald, a statuesque Astrophysics major at Stanford, discovers that she is mysteriously bound to five strangers by an extremely rare condition that foremost medical experts cannot explain. Thrust into extraordinary circumstances, they race against time to stay alive as they are pursued by an age-old adversary and the world around them collapses into annihilation. Under sacred oath, The Guardians—a far more archaic and enigmatic secret society than the Freemasons, Templars, and the Priory—protect Avery as she embarks on a daring quest that only legends of old have been on before. Avery must come to terms with the shocking realization that <b>the blood of an ancient queen flows through her veins and that the fate of the world now rests on her shoulders.</b><br />
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<i>The Thirteenth Guardian is Book One of a daring new Trilogy that will shake you to your core.</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">About the Author</span></b><br />
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<b>K.M. Lewis</b> has lived in multiple countries around the world and speaks several languages. Lewis holds a graduate degree from one of the Universities featured in his book. When he is not writing, Lewis doubles as a management consultant, with clients in just about every continent. He does much of his writing while on long flights and at farflung airports around the globe. He currently resides on the East Coast of the United States with his family.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNm_k3A0rEkoIRDDQ4Y-NS5gnJq3EWSVdhHtZO9FG35T5R3cv7DjMslsvjsy5ApDG5VE2G8Bk0tOXVynQ0BMNnu3Ex_wULFKZNqiUe7nUgCcQhi6OV7x0o06xZfPuTTVyXx7FbxeddXr5j/s1600/Summer+by+the+Tides+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="211" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNm_k3A0rEkoIRDDQ4Y-NS5gnJq3EWSVdhHtZO9FG35T5R3cv7DjMslsvjsy5ApDG5VE2G8Bk0tOXVynQ0BMNnu3Ex_wULFKZNqiUe7nUgCcQhi6OV7x0o06xZfPuTTVyXx7FbxeddXr5j/s400/Summer+by+the+Tides+cover.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><i>Summer by the Tides</i>, by Denise Hunter<br />
2019, 302p, Clean Contemporary Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the tour host, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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<b>From the bestselling author of <i>The Convenient Groom</i> (now a beloved Hallmark Original movie) comes a heartfelt story of family secrets, forgiveness, and unexpected romance.</b><br />
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Following a painful betrayal, Maddy Monroe's love life is a wreck, and her restaurant career is in shambles. When her grandmother goes missing, she and her estranged sisters converge at the family beach house in Sea Haven, North Carolina. Being with uptight Nora and free-spirited Emma at the place where their family broke apart is a struggle, and undercurrents of jealousy and resentment threaten to pull the sisters under. In the midst of the storm, sparks begin to fly between Maddy and Gram's maddening neighbor, Connor Murphy.<br />
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As the sisters pack up the family belongings, memories of idyllic, slow-paced summers are resurrected. But long-buried secrets also come to light as Maddy discovers that all was not as it appeared that last summer in Sea Haven--nor today in the seemingly perfect lives of her sisters.<br />
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As family tensions rise and Connor causes tumult in Maddy's heart, the sisters must find a way to accept each other for the women they've become before the bitterness of the past destroys their hope for a future.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I loved this book! The Monroe sisters are brought together during a family emergency. There's lots of tension between the two older sisters, Nora and Emma. Maddy is their buffer and is ready for them to get along. Connor Murphy is their grandmother's good-looking, single, next door neighbor. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">I loved getting to know each of these characters. Each of the sisters had a secret they were keeping in order to keep up the pretense of leading a great life. We slowly learned what tore Nora and Emma apart and then even more secrets were exposed up until the end. Connor and Maddy got off to a rough start, but I loved the way their relationship developed.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">This book is filled with lots of emotion. There's guilt, secrets, and misjudgment, as well as forgiveness, faith, and romance. I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys family relationships, as well as clean romance. This is the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2YaaNdK">Amazon</a> * <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/summer-by-the-tides-denise-hunter/1129289497?ean=9781721347131">Barnes & Noble</a> * <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Summer-Tides/Denise-Hunter/9780785222705?id=7445741776149">Books-A-Million</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXFloutRfuRC7aJnbhtTK2hi3ziPxSuFSbAum6Ne5qq0YfmjyXl_a3Mi1gA45I3Qh57XdynEKXa0ItV7wNBPVFAa0nM-9E-CuVWyo4i-oxjf65vPvJkQT6LQ_pnFaWhv_H-ptYwirVX2w/s1600/Denise+Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXFloutRfuRC7aJnbhtTK2hi3ziPxSuFSbAum6Ne5qq0YfmjyXl_a3Mi1gA45I3Qh57XdynEKXa0ItV7wNBPVFAa0nM-9E-CuVWyo4i-oxjf65vPvJkQT6LQ_pnFaWhv_H-ptYwirVX2w/s1600/Denise+Hunter.jpg" /></a></div><b>Denise Hunter</b> is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including <i>A December Bride</i> and <i>The Convenient Groom</i>, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader’s Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn’t orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://denisehunterbooks.com/">Website</a> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authordenisehunter">Facebook</a> * <a href="https://twitter.com/deniseahunter">Twitter</a> * <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deniseahunter/">Instagram</a></span></div><br />
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<b>(The Thirteenth Guardian #1)</b><br />
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<b>By K.M. Lewis</b><br />
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Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Thriller<br />
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Paperback & ebook, 307 Pages<br />
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June 11th 2019<br />
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<b>DA VINCI'S SECRET PALES.</b> Michelangelo concealed an explosive truth in his famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel. <b><i>Eve did not cause the fall of man.</i></b> She carried a far more devastating secret for millennia—one that will change the world forever.<br />
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As the modern-day world suffers the cataclysmic effects of the “<i>Plagues of Egypt</i>,” Avery Fitzgerald, a statuesque Astrophysics major at Stanford, discovers that she is mysteriously bound to five strangers by an extremely rare condition that foremost medical experts cannot explain. Thrust into extraordinary circumstances, they race against time to stay alive as they are pursued by an age-old adversary and the world around them collapses into annihilation. Under sacred oath, The Guardians—a far more archaic and enigmatic secret society than the Freemasons, Templars, and the Priory—protect Avery as she embarks on a daring quest that only legends of old have been on before. Avery must come to terms with the shocking realization that <b>the blood of an ancient queen flows through her veins and that the fate of the world now rests on her shoulders.</b><br />
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<i>The Thirteenth Guardian is Book One of a daring new Trilogy that will shake you to your core.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">My Rating=5 Stars</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Source: I received a complimentary copy from the tour host, which did not affect my review in any way</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #4c1130;">This book is intense! There are lots of characters to meet and I was hoping I would be able to keep them all straight. It starts fast as the world is undergoing drastic changes and it never let up. There is a small group of people that are important and one woman has the task of bringing them all together. It takes a while to find out why and what they are expected to do. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #4c1130;">There are so many characters that I didn't feel like I got to know any of them that well, but there will be more to learn about them in future books. I loved how quickly the story moved so it kept my attention the entire time, especially since I was so curious about these characters and what made them so important. Their task at the end seems overwhelming so it will be interesting to see how the rest of this story plays out. There isn't any romance, but there are some connections made which give me hope that there will be a little more of that in the future as well. I look forward to reading more of this series and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a dystopian, apocalyptic thriller!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">About the Author</span></b><br />
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<b>K.M. Lewis</b> has lived in multiple countries around the world and speaks several languages. Lewis holds a graduate degree from one of the Universities featured in his book. When he is not writing, Lewis doubles as a management consultant, with clients in just about every continent. He does much of his writing while on long flights and at farflung airports around the globe. He currently resides on the East Coast of the United States with his family.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ohQAGcyZkhuF4YZp3eNEzSK6sgHW0IwqK78gALu-lts0gaN4dRuQA0MVNdhcdW4_ghfON13im_OG1dBLkafV1PFhXAJqT1ShwPW1ksa1NHkVhefevDSmt8dLbLT5rIbA7NI-wPIwM3uI/s1600/Deep+Conviction+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ohQAGcyZkhuF4YZp3eNEzSK6sgHW0IwqK78gALu-lts0gaN4dRuQA0MVNdhcdW4_ghfON13im_OG1dBLkafV1PFhXAJqT1ShwPW1ksa1NHkVhefevDSmt8dLbLT5rIbA7NI-wPIwM3uI/s400/Deep+Conviction+Cover.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><i>Deep Conviction</i>, by Steven T. Collis<br />
2019, 384p, Nonfiction<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
Source: I received an ARC from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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<i>Deep Conviction</i> features four ordinary Americans who put their reputations and livelihoods at risk as they fought to protect their first amendment right to live their personal beliefs. Though these individuals couldn’t be more different, they share a similar conviction and determination, and the principles of religious freedom apply equally to all of them.<br />
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In 1813, a Catholic priest in New York City faced prison after a grand jury subpoenaed him for refusing to divulge the identity of a jewelry thief who admitted to the crime during the sacrament of confession.<br />
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In 1959, an atheist in Maryland was forced to stand up for his beliefs when the state required him to sign an oath that said he believed in God before he could work as a notary public. The United States Supreme Court would decide his fate.<br />
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In 1989, a Klamath Indian man walked into the highest court of our nation to fight for the right to practice the central sacrament of the Native American Church after the state of Oregon had declared it illegal.<br />
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And, finally, in 2017, a Christian baker and a gay couple took their cases to the United States Supreme Court after the baker declined to create a custom wedding cake to celebrate the couple’s same-sex marriage, fearing it would violate his duty to God.<br />
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Chosen for their universality and for the broad principles they represent, these true stories reflect the diversity of beliefs in the United States, the conflicts between religious freedom and other interests, the perils individuals face when their right to live their beliefs is threatened, and the genius of America’s promise of religious liberty for all.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This book shares four stories of ordinary US citizens who fought for their personal beliefs. I enjoy books about the law and thought this book sounded interesting. I'm glad to say that it is! I love the way it's written! It reads more like a story rather than case law, even though the author does share lots of quotes from each proceeding. I also liked the back stories that were given for different people involved in each case which I thought was helpful in more fully understanding each story. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">I was impressed with each of them what they were willing to endure because of their personal convictions. It made me think about what I would do. I thought the author did a good job bringing home the point that religious freedom is important for everyone, and that the shift in the balance of power can often make the oppressed become the oppressors. It's also a reminder that attorneys and judges are human, and there were decisions made and opportunities missed that could have resulted in different outcomes in other cases. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in the history of religious freedom in our country.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2F9MdT7">Amazon</a> * <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deep-conviction-steven-t-collis/1129206450?ean=9781629725536#/">Barnes & Noble</a> * <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/deep-conviction-true-stories-of-ordinary-americans-fighting-for-the-freedom-to-live-their-beliefs?ref=Grid%20%7C%20Search-1&variant_id=170392-hardcover">Deseret Book</a></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYhyqqKAjcqZJzQ4Hpu1Ijzvnb__vTGuBrnBkC5LoLOfxp9n8clIH7cte4llDHLc0As0UjPzWbz8Di72JScvfHyu2KumynR9UTHkgBtn4BSKw0U-nWVqlex7marZHAQy3GNQn2C7CLPv4/s1600/Steven+Collis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYhyqqKAjcqZJzQ4Hpu1Ijzvnb__vTGuBrnBkC5LoLOfxp9n8clIH7cte4llDHLc0As0UjPzWbz8Di72JScvfHyu2KumynR9UTHkgBtn4BSKw0U-nWVqlex7marZHAQy3GNQn2C7CLPv4/s1600/Steven+Collis.jpg" /></a></div>Steven T. Collis is the author of the nonfiction book <i>Deep Conviction</i> and the novel <i>At Any Cost</i>. He is an equity partner at Holland & Hart LLP and chairs the firm’s nationwide religious institutions and First Amendment practice group. An adjunct professor of religious liberty law at the University of Denver College of Law, he is a sought-after speaker to audiences across the United States, including foreign diplomats from countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South America on behalf of the United States State Department. He has been interviewed by and quoted in various news outlets, including <i>The Deseret News</i>, <i>Bloomberg</i>, <i>The Washington Times</i>, <i>The Salt Lake Tribune</i>, <i>The Denver Business Journal</i>, <i>Law Week Colorado</i>, <i>CBN News</i>, and others.<br />
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Before embarking on his legal and writing career, Steven graduated <i>magna cum laude</i> from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as an editor on the <i>Michigan Law Review</i>. Steven also holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served as the associate editor of the literary journal <i>Blackbird</i>. He completed his undergraduate studies, with university honors, at Brigham Young University. <br />
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Originally from New Mexico, Steven lives in Colorado with his wife and four children.<br />
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<center><a href="https://prismbooktours.blogspot.com/2019/06/its-grand-finale-for-claiming-drakos.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChJlDstFvFb9UQv9ocYFO6ZHO009EqH5mR1TSS4G2NujBI3m-lCcdxt4915LCGte4LZD_n_V4uTWvk47ve3yudR2E77lmVckBvk_Oc7W37W2QhKRTHWaexWEba7lCpiaIyjy4dLANhnM/s640/Banner+-+Claiming+the+Drakos+Heir.jpg" width="540" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center;">On Tour with <a href="https://prismbooktours.blogspot.com/2019/06/its-grand-finale-for-claiming-drakos.html" target="_blank">Prism Book Tours</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Book Tour Grand Finale for</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Claiming the Drakos Heir</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">By Jennifer Faye</span></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>you'll find snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below:</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://prismbooktours.blogspot.com/2019/06/were-launching-book-tour-for-claiming.html">Launch</a> - Note from the Author</b></div><br />
Hi. :-) Thank you for joining me with the launch for the second book in the Greek Island Brides trilogy ~ CLAIMING THE DRAKOS HEIR. <br />
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When a freak accident kills Popi’s adopted sister and brother-in-law, she is left carrying her sister’s baby. Agreeing to be a surrogate had been a big decision for Popi and one she hadn’t taken lightly. And now that her sister is gone, it is up to Popi to step up and raise the child of her heart. . .<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://jacqbiggar.com/2019/06/03/the-rebel-bachelor-is-back-claiming-the-drakos-heir-by-jenniferfaye34-romance-amreading-prismbooktours/">It's All About the Romance</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Her life was about to change in so many ways, as the baby was due in a couple of weeks. Not long at all—</i><br />
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<i>Knock-knock. Knock-knock.</i><br />
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<i>So much for ignoring them.</i><br />
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<i>“Anyone home?” A male voice called out through the open window.</i><br />
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<i>Who could that be?</i><br />
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<i>Popi wasn’t expecting anyone. Everyone she knew was getting ready for the wedding. And then the thought of something going wrong with the wedding had her rushing out of the bathroom in her fluffy, short pink robe that barely fit over her baby bump and with a large portion of her hair pulled up in a big orange clip.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://amybooksy.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-tour-and-giveaway-claiming-drakos.html">Locks, Hooks and Books</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"I give Claiming the Drakos Heir a well deserved five plus stars and I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy sweet and romantic books with beautiful settings. I can not wait to find out what happens next in the third addition to the Greek Island Brides series."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://thoughtsofablonde.com/blog-tour-release-blast-claiming-the-drakos-heir-by-jennifer-faye/">Thoughts of a Blonde</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>What just happened?</i><br />
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<i>Apollo Drakos stood slack-jawed as the woman sashayed down the hallway, but to be honest her sashay was more like a waddle. A cute waddle, but still a waddle all the same.</i><br />
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<i>How could she still be pregnant?</i><br />
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<i>His attorney had assured him the baby was born, though no one had been able to tell him if it was a boy or girl. Not that it mattered to him. Either way, he was still claiming his niece or nephew.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://am2cents.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-review-claiming-drakos-heir-by.html">Two Points of Interest</a> - Review</b></div><br />
". . . the novel does have a few emotional rollercoasters, especially when dealing with a custody battle of a young child. I enjoyed reading and finding out the backstory of each character especially the mysterious Apollo. A definite must-read for anyone who loves romance novels."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://eromancenews.blogspot.com/2019/06/spotlight-claiming-drakos-heir-by.html">E-Romance News</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Popi was the maid of honor, or koumbara, and it was her responsibility to see that the bride was ready on time. The rest of the bridal party soon showed up, including Lea’s assistant and her soon to be sister-in-law, Stasia. Because an odd number of attendants was good luck. And three attendants were the best.</i><br />
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<i>Together they worked until Lea was all done up with her long hair pulled up with just a few strategically placed curly wisps of hair softening her face. A wreath of fresh flowers was clipped into place.</i><br />
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<i>Popi stepped back and took in Lea’s dress. It was truly breathtaking. White tiers of Chantilly lace, tulle and ribbons adorned her. There was a V-shaped neckline with delicate straps over her shoulders and satin ribbon wrapped around her waist. She truly looked like a Greek goddess.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://covertocovercafe.com/2019/06/prism-book-tours-review-claiming-the-drakos-heir-by-jennifer-faye/">Cover To Cover Cafe</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"I absolutely adored this novel! This is my first book by Jennifer Faye, and it most definitely will not be my last! I was hooked from page one, and taken on a whirl wind ride following these amazingly chiseled characters to the end."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://anindieadventure.blogspot.com/2019/06/prism-book-tour-claiming-drakos-heir-by.html">An Indie Adventure</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>He didn’t want to be here.</i><br />
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<i>But on this small island, places to wait for Popi were limited. And the wedding appeared to be taking place in a common area of the village.</i><br />
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<i>Apollo found himself standing off to the side. No one seemed to make a big deal of him being there. They acted as though he was just another wedding guest. Some even shook his hand and greeted him.</i><br />
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<i>Up until now, Apollo had done nothing but make one mistake after the next since the day he was born. He thought he’d have time to fix things—to change his ways. After all, he was young. There was plenty of time to make up for the past, but then suddenly out of nowhere he’d been blindsided when time had run out for Nile and his wife, Andrina. And now he owed it to his brother not to mess things up where the baby was concerned.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://teatimeandbooks76.blogspot.com/2019/06/blog-tour-giveaway-claiming-drakos-heir.html">Teatime and Books</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>It was then that Popi approached him. And by her stiff posture, he was certain she was not happy about him crashing this wedding. Maybe this hadn’t been such a great idea after all, but he was there now so he might as well stay and get this over with.</i><br />
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<i>He was propped against a tall white column. He didn’t move, as Popi was headed straight for him. “What are you doing here?” Her gaze narrowed. “You aren’t part of the moving crew, are you?”</i><br />
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<i>“Never said I was.”</i><br />
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<i>“But you let me believe you were.”</i><br />
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<i>“As I recall, you were in too much of a hurry to get the details.”</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://baronessbooktrove.com/claiming-the-drakos-heir-by-jennifer-faye/">Baroness' Book Trove</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"Claiming the Drakos Heir by Jennifer Faye is so much more than what I thought it was going to be and I’m so honored to be a part of this book blog tour. Ms. Faye has taken us on a journey in this book. I have always wanted to go to Greece, and now I feel like I have just by visiting Infinity Island and a little bit of Athens that we have seen in the book. Apollo, Popi, and their bundle of joy seem like they will be good together, and I hope that they do. I love a happy ending.<br />
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I am giving it a five-star rating and recommending it to all romance readers out there."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.harliesbooks.com/posts/review-of-claiming-the-drakos-heir-greek-island-brides-2-by-jennifer-faye-w-a-rafflecopter-giveaway-jenniferfaye34-harliquinbooks-prismbooktours-ctdhbt-giveaway-bookreview-booklover-boo/">Harlie's Books</a> - Excerpt & Review</b></div><br />
<i>“Can I cut in?” The stranger wore a serious expression.</i><br />
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<i>Roberto, looking caught off guard, stopped dancing. “Um…” His gaze moved to her and she nodded. “Thank you for the dance.” Roberto turned back to the other man. “She’s all yours.”</i><br />
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<i>The man took Popi in his quite capable arms, but there was no escaping their closeness with her protruding abdomen. No one had long enough arms to allow for much room between them—not even this man.</i><br />
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<i>“What are you doing?” Her voice came out in a heated whisper.</i><br />
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<i>“Dancing. With you.” He led her around the dance floor.</i><br />
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"What sets this book apart from the pack is the emotional connection that I felt for both Popi and Apollo from the start. . . . While this is on the sweet side, the romantic build up is well done. The chemistry is palpable and emotional. . . . this is a great addition to the Greek Island Brides trilogy."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://peacefulplans.blogspot.com/2019/06/claiming-drakos-heir-by-jennifer-faye.html">Peaceful Pastime</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"I loved the setting of the Greek Island and the excitement of the upcoming wedding that was about to take place. . . . I absolutely loved this sweet story and look forward to reading the next book in the series to find out who will be the next bride on the Greek Island."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://underneaththecoversblog.com/2019/06/06/claiming-the-drakos-heir-by-jennifer-faye/">underneath the covers</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>It’d been a long time since he’d danced.</i><br />
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<i>And he was surprised to find he enjoyed holding Popi close.</i><br />
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<i>Realizing he was enjoying it too much, Apollo guided them off to a quiet corner of the dance floor. His intent was to have a serious conversation with her, but this close contact was detrimental to his thought process.</i><br />
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<i>He drew in a deep breath, but it did nothing to cool his heated blood. There was something about this woman that got past his practiced defenses. And right now, talking was the last thing on his mind.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://jorielovesastory.com/2019/06/07/blog-book-tour-claiming-the-drakos-heir-by-jennifer-faye/">Jorie Loves A Story</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"Despite those choices where the story continues to play out between two people who are in the height of a fierce custody battle there is also a slow burning romance playing out in the background. . . . Theirs was an interesting romance and I had a feeling Faye was going to continue the legacy of how this Greek island brings unsuspecting people together at a point in their lives where they aren't entirely ready to commit to a relationship much less consider a marriage! Sometimes life is like that though - you find yourself caught up in the tides of fate and despite your best intentions, things really do work out the way they were always meant to even if the timing of it all is not your own choosing."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://pagebypagebookbybook.blogspot.com/2019/06/claiming-drakos-heir-book-review.html">Hallie Reads</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"A story of grief, trust, letting go, and some good, fun romance, Claiming the Drakos Heir is definitely an enjoyable read. I loved seeing the drama between Popi and Apollo in these unique circumstances, proving perfect for any reader in need of a quick contemporary romance."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://paulettespapers.com/?p=18050">Paulette's Papers</a> - Excerpt</b></div><br />
<i>Kissing her had been a mistake. Apollo didn’t know if he was going to be able to talk to her—to look at her—without recalling that earth-moving kiss. And he couldn’t afford to be distracted. There was too much at stake.</i><br />
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<i>He stepped away. “That shouldn’t have happened.”</i><br />
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<i>Popi’s gaze darkened. “The song has ended. Now I want answers. Who are you?”</i><br />
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<i>“Do you really not recognize me?”</i><br />
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<i>“No.” She studied his face. “Why should I know you? Are you famous?”</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://janicesbookreviews.com/claiming-the-drakos-heir-book-tour-and-giveaway/">janicesbookreviews</a> - Review</b></div><br />
"I did enjoy the story of Popi and Apollo. Both were determined to care for the baby. I loved how Apollo took to Fatherhood."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end of this post, if you haven't already...</i></b></div><br />
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<b>(Greek Island Brides #2)</b><br />
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<b>By Jennifer Faye</b><br />
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Contemporary Romance<br />
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Paperback & ebook, 256 Pages<br />
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June 1st 2019 by Harlequin Romance<br />
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<b><i>The rebel bachelor is back…</i></b><br />
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<i>To claim her baby!</i><br />
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In this Greek Island Brides story, pregnant surrogate Popi Costas is faced with raising her late sister’s child alone, until the baby’s wealthy uncle arrives to take charge! Apollo Drakos is distractingly handsome, but Popi won’t let that stop her from fighting to keep the baby. Yet as she gets to know the man behind the wild card reputation, Popi’s reconsidering welcoming Apollo into her new little family…<br />
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<div style="text-align: start;"><b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Greek Island Brides Series</span></b></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Finding love that lasts to infinity!</i></div></div><br />
All marriages that take place on renowned wedding destination Infinity Island are guaranteed to last forever!<br />
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And the picturesque Greek island is about to weave its magic for friends Lea, Popi and Stasia. They dream of finding their own happy-ever-afters... And they’re about to meet three billionaires who will sweep them off their feet—and down the aisle!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Follow Lea’s journey from surprise pregnancy to dream proposal in...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="text-align: start;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>From one night…</b></i></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>To nine months!</i></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">In this Greek Island Brides story, for jaded tycoon Xander Marinakos, renowned wedding destination Infinity Island is just another opportunity to expand his empire. Until he’s captivated by its beautiful owner, Lea Romes… When their one night together has unexpected consequences, Xander must negotiate the deal of a lifetime, and put his guarded heart on the table to convince independent Lea they can be a family…for infinity!</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">And coming September 2019…</div><br />
<b>Book #3 -<i> Wearing the Greek Millionaire's Ring</i></b><br />
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<i><b>A convenient engagement…</b></i><br />
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<i>An inconvenient attraction!</i></div><br />
In this Greek Island Brides story, widow Stasia Marinakos is learning to enjoy life again aboard a Mediterranean cruise. Her chemistry with gorgeous Greek tycoon Roberto Carrass is a pleasant surprise—until she’s mistaken for his fiancée! Nevertheless, the guarded bachelor asks Stasia to continue the charade to stop his family from matchmaking. As their attraction grows, their fake romance feels ever more real…but what will happen when the vacation ends?<br />
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2019, 224p, Clean Regency Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Marion Watt is set to embark on her first London Season, and her parents have spared no expense to help her secure a suitable husband. Unlike most of the social-climbing young women in her position, Marion has no desire to marry hastily or for anything less than love. But when she learns of her mother's declining health, she knows she must keep an open mind and allow herself to be courted. What she does not anticipate, however, is that the attentions of the insufferable Lord William Everton will be placed squarely on her. He might be the most sought-after bachelor of the Season, but she sees in him nothing but a frivolous cad.<br />
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Until William inherits his father's title and seat in parliament, he must rely on his own devices to change the world. Dressing like a ridiculous dandy serves its purposes, but he is certain his newest disguise will help him find a wife to please his parents and further his own agenda. From among the glittering group of debutantes, William finds only one woman who passes his test. Unfortunately, the perfect choice is the only woman in all of London who despises him.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">I loved this book! Marion and William each had their own reasons to get married, and once Marion passed William's "test," he pursued her. Once she agreed, it seemed like smooth sailing from there, but there were trials and complications to get through first. I loved the twists and turns this story took.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Marion and William were easy to fall in love with. Their relationship developed slowly, and their interactions with each other were fun to read. I enjoyed everything about this book--the characters, storyline, and romance. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys clean Regency romance and look forward to reading more from this author in the future!</span><br />
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Anneka Walker was raised by a librarian and an English teacher turned judge. After being fed a steady diet of books, she decided to learn about writing. The result was a bachelor's degree in English and History. When she isn't dreaming up a happy ending for a story, she's busy living her own together with her husband and adorable children.<br />
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<i>Daisies and Devotion</i>, by Josi S. Kilpack<br />
2019, 291p, Clean Regency Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Timothy Mayfield is ready to marry for love, but, since his personal finances are thinner than he’d like, he knows he’ll also need to find a wife with wealth. After receiving an unexpected inheritance, Timothy’s circumstances change, and he is free to pursue his “perfect woman”—one with blonde hair, blue eyes, a light laugh, arched eyebrows, elegant fingers, and a dazzling smile, among nearly twenty other characteristics. <br />
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Maryann Morrington doesn’t match anything on Timothy’s list—except for wealth. An heiress in her own right, she is tired of men pursuing her only for her money. But at nearly twenty-two years old, and not a particularly stunning beauty, she can’t be as picky as her friend Timothy is.<br />
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The two friends end up playing matchmaker for each other. Timothy will find a decent gentleman for Maryann, and Maryann will prove to Timothy that his “perfect woman” doesn’t exist.<br />
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Until Miss Shaw comes to London.<br />
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Now, with Timothy’s heart captivated by the blonde, blue-eyed beauty, Maryann must decide if she should risk her heart and reveal her true feelings for her friend, or if she should settle for someone else. It’s an up-and-down game of “he loves me, he loves me not” with both hearts and friendship on the line.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">I love Josi Kilpack and this book didn't disappoint! Timothy starts out being very honest with Maryann. He is her friend but also wants to be her suitor based on her financial situation, and he's hopeful that love will come in time. She's not sure what to think of his honesty. Then his situation changes and he is able to look for his perfect wife. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">I loved how Maryann and Timothy's relationship developed. They were able to remain friends as they each pursued other love interests. There were times that Timothy made me laugh, especially when it came to the list of qualities that his perfect woman would possess. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">This was a fun book to read! I loved all of the characters, the plot, the romance, and especially that it's clean. I didn't realize this was the second book in this series, and I haven't yet read the first one, but this definitely works well as a standalone. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys clean Regency romance!</span><br />
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<b>Josi S. Kilpack </b>is the author of twenty-five novels and one cookbook and a participant in several coauthored projects and anthologies. She is a four-time Whitney award winner--<i>Sheep's Clothing</i> (2007), <i>Wedding Cake</i> (2014), and <i>Lord Fenton's Folly</i> (2015) for Best Romance and Best Novel of the Year--and the Utah Best in State winner for fiction in 2012. She and her husband, Lee, are the parents of four children.<br />
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<i>A Proper Scandal</i>, by Esther Hatch<br />
2019, 222p, Clean Regency Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Grace Sinclair has been callously cast out of her home. And though taken in as an orphaned child by the vicar and his wife, her unsurpassed beauty makes it impossible for her to remain in the vicar’s household—with two daughters of their own about to enter Society, the vicar and his wife see Grace as nothing but competition. Thankfully, Grace’s estranged Aunt Bell has agreed to take her in to her home in London. But Grace soon learns her situation has just gotten much worse.<br />
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It takes only a moment’s acquaintance for Grace to ascertain that her aunt has married a detestable rake. And Aunt Bell, recognizing the danger of having her lovely niece too near her husband, gives Grace an ultimatum: the young woman has two weeks to find a man to marry, after which she will be turned out. With no experience in the art of attracting a husband, Grace quickly realizes that a worthy suitor might not be so easy to ensnare.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I love Regency romance and this one didn't disappoint! Grace Sinclair is in a tough situation and needs to get married quickly. She goes to live with her aunt and uncle and her cousin, Georgina, has the perfect man for her to marry, Nate Barton. Grace already had an awkward meeting with him at the train station but is highly motivated to leave her current situation, so she begins her quest to marry him.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">The awkwardness of Grace and Nate's first meeting and several after that made me laugh out loud. Their interactions were definitely my favorite parts of the book. There were complications, as Grace kept secrets from him. Grace's uncle was odious and made my skin crawl, and I was ready for her to get away from him. I was mixed on Lord Bryant. He was a scoundrel, for sure, but had a couple of redeeming moments. There were some other great characters that I enjoyed getting to know.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I loved this book from beginning to end! Grace and Nate were easy to root for and had great chemistry. I loved the humor, secrets, and romance. I would highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys clean Regency romance!</span><br />
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<b>Esther Hatch</b> grew up on a cherry orchard in rural Utah. After high school, she alternated living in Russia to teach children English and attending Brigham Young University in order to get a degree in archaeology. She began writing when one of her favorite authors invited her to join a critique group. The only catch was she had to be a writer. Not one to be left out of an opportunity to socialize and try something new, she started on her first novel that week.<br />
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Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14868389757046380844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374789451266482316.post-89877550180172482292019-05-17T04:00:00.000-06:002019-05-17T04:00:06.618-06:00Blog Tour/Review: Rescuing His Secret Child by Maggie K. BlackTLC Book Tours is hosting a tour for four Love Inspired titles. Click <a href="https://tlcbooktours.com/2019/03/love-inspired-titles-on-tour-april-may-2019/">here</a> to learn more about the books and check out the tour stops.<br />
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2019, 224p, Clean Romance/Suspense<br />
My Rating=4.5 Stars<br />
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<b>A train heist unearths family secrets?</b> The next exciting True North Heroes story<br />
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Trapped with armed hijackers aboard a speeding train, Nick Henry is determined to free the hostages--especially his ex-girlfriend and the son he never knew existed. The army corporal must use his training to save them, but this mission's personal. Nick broke a promise to Erica Knight once, but he won't let her down now, because something precious is on the line: his family.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This book starts out fast and doesn't let up the entire time! All but the last chapter takes place in the span of 24 hours. Erica works on a train that gets held up and her young son enlists the help of Nick, a soldier who he immediately trusts. Due to lots of miscommunication that we learn about in flashbacks, Nick has no idea he's a father. Erica knows she needs to share her secret with Nick, but there doesn't seem to be a good time to do that. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">Nick takes to Erica's son, Zander, right away, and is determined to keep them safe. Nick and Erica find themselves in plenty of dangerous situations as they try to figure out why this is happening and who is behind it. Their past history stirs up emotions that they know they need to keep on the back burner until the crisis is over. </span><br />
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Maggie K. Black is an award-winning journalist with a thirst for adventure. She's lived in the American South, Europe and Middle East, and left a piece of her heart in each. She now makes her home in Canada, where she writes stories that make her heart race, chases her dog around the park and shares her adventures with her one true love and and their two daughters.Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14868389757046380844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374789451266482316.post-74662234448178533022019-05-15T04:00:00.000-06:002019-05-15T04:00:04.148-06:00Blog Tour/Review: Finding Anne de Bourgh by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen<br />
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<i>Finding Anne de Bourgh</i>, by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen<br />
2019, 263p, Clean Regency Mystery/Romance<br />
My Rating=4.5 Stars<br />
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As heiress of Rosings Park, Anne de Bourgh’s health is of utmost importance to her mother, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Thus, following the shock of a recent fire at Rosings Park, the young woman is spirited away to Brighton to take the cure. While her domineering mother is bent on healing her daughter’s sickly constitution to secure her a suitable match, Anne herself is far more concerned with sketching the flora and fauna of the lovely sea town. It is in pursuit of artistic inspiration among the flowers that Anne becomes acquainted with Mr. Owen Talbot, a charming man with whom Anne feels an immediate connection, notwithstanding their differing stations.<br />
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But despite their growing esteem for one another, the couple faces an insurmountable problem: Lady Catherine has set her sights on a rich, well-connected man for her daughter, and Mr. Talbot is simply too common. With their love in jeopardy, the couple soon faces far graver problems. There has been a murder in Brighton, and Anne is innocently drawn into an amateur investigation that ultimately traces its roots to her own family. With a frightening foreshadowing regarding the de Bourghs, Anne begins to question whom she can truly trust.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">It was fun to read about Anne de Bourgh, a secondary character in <i>Pride & Prejudice</i>, who is the main character in this book. Her mother, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, is domineering and Anne wants to please her. However, Anne and her mother have different ideas about who Anne should marry so she needs to assert herself if she wants to marry for love. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I enjoyed reading this book and I loved the mystery element the author included. It was foreshadowed through the point of view of one of the characters but it took a while to find out the who and why. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves <i>Pride & Prejudice</i>, as well as mystery and clean romance. </span><br />
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<br />Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14868389757046380844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374789451266482316.post-62544767435380011542019-05-06T04:00:00.000-06:002019-05-06T04:00:10.026-06:00Blog Tour/Review: A Perfect Amish Match by Vannetta Chapman<br />
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2019, 288p, Clean Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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After three failed relationships, Amish bachelor Noah Graber would rather disappoint his parents than try again. But when matchmaker Olivia Mae Miller agrees to provide courting lessons, Noah’s perfect match becomes clear—it’s Olivia Mae herself! With ailing grandparents at home, she hadn’t planned on love or marriage. Might a future with Noah be everything she’s been missing?<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">It's been a while since I've read an Amish romance and this was the perfect one to read. Olivia is an easy character to love. She takes care of her grandparents and doesn't want anyone to know about her struggles. She helps others find the perfect match but doesn't consider anyone for herself. Noah isn't interested in her matchmaking services, but after some hilarious failed dates with two different women, realizes that he needs serious help. I loved their interactions and was rooting for them to find a way to make their relationship work.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end, and once I picked it up, had a hard time putting it down. I loved the storyline and all the characters. It's the third book in this series, but this works well as a stand alone. I haven't read the first two books in this series and now I want to. This is the first book I've read by this author and I will definitely read more of her books in the future!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFsilw0g22_y93GYlQ15b858Ws_mbPOsiLNDTqRqVKBCXYkoXF25HH5Kuky8gSub5MMtzPHpqpw82QBC1KZkRC0GXaVCKaWez7gA1T_BVCjbwiHi_wRiV17XMmKNH7xytt68XP8l_7xYv/s1600/Vannetta+Chapman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFsilw0g22_y93GYlQ15b858Ws_mbPOsiLNDTqRqVKBCXYkoXF25HH5Kuky8gSub5MMtzPHpqpw82QBC1KZkRC0GXaVCKaWez7gA1T_BVCjbwiHi_wRiV17XMmKNH7xytt68XP8l_7xYv/s1600/Vannetta+Chapman.jpg" /></a></div><b>Vannetta Chapman</b> writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She is the author of over twenty novels, including the Pebble Creek Amish series, Shipshewana Amish Mystery Series, and Plain and Simple Miracle series. Vannetta is a Carol award winner, a Christy finalist, and she also received more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She currently writes Christian suspense, Amish romance, and Amish mystery. She was a teacher for 15 years and resides in the Texas hill country. <br />
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<i>Undercover Honeymoon</i>, by Kari Iroz<br />
2019, 336p, LDS Contemporary Suspense/Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Wedding bells are finally ringing for Jacklyn “Jack” Wyatt and her FBI-agent fiancé, Damon Wade. After their adventurous beginning, the happy couple finds the relative calm leading up to their big day a huge relief. Unfortunately, it seems the peace and quiet were too good to last. As they embark on their honeymoon, a weeklong cruise, Jack can’t shake the feeling that something is off with her new husband. When she stumbles upon a secret plot—one in which her husband is a key player—she realizes this getaway will be anything but smooth sailing. When she delves into the shady happenings aboard the ship, Jack realizes Damon’s involvement is just the tip of the iceberg—she has become an unwitting player in a deadly conspiracy, and in such close quarters, there is no escape. Now, Jack has no choice but to work with her new husband to unravel the truth before their happily ever after—and their lives—are ended all too soon.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I loved the first two books in this series, and was excited to start reading more about Jacklyn ("Jack") and Damon. The book starts with Jack preparing for her wedding. Of course, things don’t go smoothly so there was plenty to laugh about from the beginning. Damon plans a cruise for their honeymoon and it starts out well. Then Jack realizes that Damon is working a case and things quickly change.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">I love Damon and Jack! They have great chemistry and are a great match. They have some issues to work through as well, which makes them easier to relate to. Jack is hilarious, and her thoughts and actions make me laugh. She is one of my all-time favorite characters.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">There are so many reasons why I love this book and highly recommend it: It’s clean, suspenseful, funny, romantic, and has great characters that are easy to root for. You don't have to read the first two books in order to enjoy this one, but they are fun to read as well, so you will want to! The ending is satisfying and I was happy that the author left an opening for more Damon and Jack in the future!</span><br />
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<b>About the Author</b><br />
A veteran of the Utah dating trenches, Kari Iroz was once just another ordinary Mormon girl looking for love. She had lived these clichés and agonized through these awkward blind dates to laugh about them with you. Now a wife (he's dreamy) and mom to the three cutest girls in the world (disagree if you like, it's her bio), she writes comedy and speculative fiction. Kari has twice been a finalist for the Whitney Award and is honored to champion everyday heroines like Jack and her fantastic readers. Keep coming back for more Jack!<br />
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2019, 160p, Inspirational<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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When the trials of life seem too much to bear, joy can feel beyond reach. However, with words of encouragement and hope, author Ganel-Lyn Condie reassures readers that joy is not only possible but also well within our grasp as we choose to turn to the Lord with our burdens. The next in the popular With God series, <i>I Can Choose Joy with God</i> is a powerful compilation of essays written by women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that offers a compelling look at the struggles they faced and how they found joy even in their darkest hours. From parental concerns to financial hardships to debilitating anxiety, these personal accounts demonstrate the incomparable strength that can be harnessed through faith in a loving Heavenly Father. Though no one can avoid being tossed by the tempestuous sea of mortality, everyone can find true joy as they hold tight to the lifeline of salvation Jesus Christ provides.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Life can be tough and there are times that are tougher than others. I love the title of her book which is a reminder that we have a choice when times are tough, and we can choose joy at any time during our trials. It might take a while, and it's certainly not easy, but we can get there. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">There are five parts to this book: Gifts, Marriage, Health, Family, and Mission, and each part has two stories. The women who share their stories are honest about their feelings and how they handle their trials. They are short so there are lots of details left out, but there is still enough to truly feel what each of them have gone through. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">We all have trials and burdens in our lives, and how we handle them defines who we are. I liked this book because these women are wonderful examples of how to handle tough situations. Even though their situations and experiences are vastly different, the answer is the same for each of them. This is an inspiring book that I would recommend to everyone!</span><br />
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<i>Waiting for Fitz</i>, by Spencer Hyde<br />
2019, 256p, Contemporary YA Fiction<br />
My Rating=4 Stars<br />
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Addie loves nothing more than curling up on the couch with her dog, Duck, and watching <i>The Great British Baking Show</i> with her mom. It’s one of the few things that can help her relax when her OCD kicks into overdrive. She counts everything. All the time. She can’t stop. Rituals and rhythms. It’s exhausting.<br />
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When Fitz was diagnosed with schizophrenia, he named the voices in his head after famous country singers. The adolescent psychiatric ward at Seattle Regional Hospital isn’t exactly the ideal place to meet your soul mate, but when Addie meets Fitz, they immediately connect over their shared love of words, appreciate each other’s quick wit, and wish they could both make more sense of their lives.<br />
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Fitz is haunted by the voices in his head and often doesn't know what is real. But he feels if he can convince Addie to help him escape the psych ward and everything will be okay. If not, he risks falling into a downward spiral that may keep him in the hospital indefinitely.<br />
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<b><i>Waiting for Fitz</i> is a story about life and love, forgiveness and courage, and what’s necessary to let go and learning what is truly worth waiting for.</b><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, but was intrigued since it dealt with mental illness. The author based this book on his own experiences with severe OCD, and acknowledges that each person's experiences with the same mental illness will vary. It was hard to read in places because their minds are so different than what I experience. I think it would make me tired if my brain didn't shut off or if it took me three hours to leave the house every morning. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">Addie has OCD and Fitz is schizophrenic. I didn't relate to either Addie or Fitz, but was interested to learn about them and how they interacted with others. They were part of a group of eight teenagers that met every day for Group Talk. There were plenty of interesting characters in their group and they formed a bond with each other. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">There were parts of the book that were slow, but overall, I thought it was interesting! I enjoyed the nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout the book. It's definitely given me a lot to think about and is a book that will stick with me for a long time.</span><br />
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<b>Spencer Hyde</b> spent three years of his high school experience visiting Johns Hopkins for severe OCD. He feels particularly suited to write Waiting for Fitz because he’s lived through his protagonists’ obsessions. <br />
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Spencer worked at a therapeutic boarding school before earning his MFA in Utah and his PhD in Texas, specializing in fiction. He wrote Waiting for Fitz while working as a Teaching Fellow in Denton, Texas. He is currently an assistant professor of English at Brigham Young University. <br />
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Stories have a way of changing lives—Spencer learned that the first time he picked up a Tom Stoppard play and realized that words can nudge the world and build bridges to hope.<br />
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Spencer and his wife, Brittany, are the parents of four children. They love to hike, read, watch movies, fly-fish, and bake. <br />
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2019, 263p, Clean Regency Romance<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Miss Adeline Hayes is the perfect lady's companion: pleasant, conversational, and unceasingly proper. But when her closest friend, Charity Edgeworth, breaks off her arranged marriage without explanation, even Adeline's superior skills are put to the test. Charity's father banishes the two young women to the country, sending Adeline with a charge to find Charity a husband or suffer dire consequences. <br />
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As Adeline takes on the role of reluctant matchmaker, she discovers more than one obstacle in her path. Not only does Charity prefer escaping in books to socializing, but Adeline soon finds her own attentions distracted by the standoffish—and irritatingly handsome—Mr. Evan Whitfield. Amidst an eventful foxhunt and the unexpected arrival of Charity's former betrothed, Adeline simply doesn't have time for a battle of wits with Evan. But the two are continually drawn together until Adeline begins to question her tightly guarded convictions about love and marriage. <br />
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However, when secrets are revealed and truths made known, Adeline must face her most fearsome obstacle yet: herself.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I loved the first book by this author and was excited to start reading this one! Adeline, or Addie, is a lady's companion and close friend to Charity. When Charity breaks off her engagement, her father sends them away with strict instructions to Addie to find a match for Charity or there would be serious consequences for her family. Addie finds the perfect match for Charity, but there are complications.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">The story is told from Addie's point of view. She is an easy character to like but has some flaws, which made her easier to relate to. She and Evan got off to a rocky start, and I liked how their relationship developed. I also enjoyed her relationship with Charity. She made some mistakes which she was able to learn from.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">I thought this book was great and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys reading clean Regency romance! I'm looking forward to reading even more from this author in the future.</span><br />
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<a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/">http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/</a>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14868389757046380844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374789451266482316.post-8337722287635587092019-04-01T04:00:00.000-06:002019-04-01T04:00:23.304-06:00Blog Tour/Review: A Monster Like Me by Wendy S. Swore<br />
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2019, 304p, Middle-Grade Fiction<br />
My Rating=4 Stars<br />
Source: I received an ARC from the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way<br />
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Sophie is a monster expert. Thanks to her Big Book of Monsters and her vivid imagination, Sophie can identify the monsters in her school and neighborhood. Clearly, the bullies are trolls and goblins. Her nice neighbor must be a good witch, and Sophie’s new best friend is obviously a fairy. But what about Sophie? She’s convinced she is definitely a monster because of the “monster mark” on her face. At least that’s what she calls it. The doctors call it a blood tumor. Sophie tries to hide it but it covers almost half her face. And if she’s a monster on the outside, then she must be a monster on the inside, too.<br />
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Being the new kid at school is hard. Being called a monster is even harder. Sophie knows that it’s only a matter of time before the other kids, the doctors, and even her mom figure it out. And then her mom will probably leave — just like her dad did.<br />
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Because who would want to live with a real monster?<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Sophie truly believes she's a monster because she has a blood tumor on her face. She carries a monster book around with her which helps her determine what kinds of monsters other people are. She and her mother have just moved so she is the new girl in school, which isn't easy for her. She learns a lot throughout the book about herself and others. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">Overall, I enjoyed this book and the message it contains! I lost interest in some of the monster talk, which was in the middle of the book, but then the storyline picked up for me and I enjoyed it until the end. What didn't appeal to me, though, will probably be very appealing to younger readers. There are some things that happen that are tough for a young girl to deal with, and I liked how the author handled those situations. It's a book that would be great to read out loud since it will open up discussions on things like bullying, friendship, heartbreak, sacrifice, monsters (of course!), and more. </span><br />
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<b>Author’s Note</b><br />
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Sophie’s story is dear to my heart because I know how it feels to be bullied because I looked different from everyone else. When I was a child, I had a hemangioma on my forehead that stuck out so far my bangs couldn’t cover it, no matter how hard my mother tried. Because the tumor was made up of blood vessels, I could feel my heart beating inside it when I was playing hard or really upset.<br />
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The incident at the grocery store where the hydra lady says, “Hey, look kids! That girl doesn’t need a Halloween costume. She’s already got one!” is an exact quote of what a woman once said to my mother and me. Another woman told a classroom full of kids that I had the mark of the devil. Kids asked if it was a goose bump, or hamburger, or if my brains had leaked out. My dad had to chase away some bullies who had followed me home, called me names, and pushed me into the street. Sometimes, after a bad day of bullying, I wished I could just rip the mark off my face and be like everyone else—but it was a part of me, and wishing didn’t change that.<br />
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My parents decided to take an active role in educating the people around me so they would know what a hemangioma was and understand that it wasn’t icky, or gross, or contagious. Whenever we moved to a new place, my dad would go with me to the elementary school and talk to the kids about my mark and let them ask questions. After those talks, kids befriended me and noticed when bullies came around. Like Autumn, my school friends would speak up when they saw someone being mean to me, and sometimes they would stand between me and the bullies until they left me alone. I didn’t let the bullies stop me from doing what I wanted to do. I climbed trees, went swimming, wrote poetry, brought my tarantula and snakes to show-and-tell, and played in the tide pools.<br />
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This is my message to anyone who experiences bullying: Don’t let the bullies define you! I’ve been there, I know it hurts to be teased, but don’t let it stop you from doing what you want. Find something you enjoy—a hobby, talent, or challenge—and practice that skill. Know that someone out there, maybe even someone in your same school, needs a friend as much as you do. Be that friend. Stand up for each other. And know that you are not alone.<br />
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You can always find me at <a href="http://wendyswore.com/">WendySwore.com</a>, and I would love to hear your stories and what you thought of the book.Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14868389757046380844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374789451266482316.post-75904372724182790312019-03-26T04:00:00.000-06:002019-03-26T05:25:04.353-06:00Blog Tour/Review: The Five Legends: A Journey to Heal Divided Hearts by the Anasazi Foundation<br />
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2019, 120p, Motivational<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Drawing on 30 years of helping families, this profound fable by the Anasazi Foundation illustrates the true anguish of conflict and explains how we can end war within ourselves, within our families, and even between nations.<br />
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Created in 1988 by renowned wilderness pioneers Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez (a Totonac Indian whose native name is Good Buffalo Eagle), the Anasazi Foundation invites young people, through a primitive living experience, to effect a change of heart. For over thirty years, their teachings have helped families begin anew and walk in harmony in the wilderness of the world. <br />
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Inspired by their wisdom, this book tells the story of two brothers whose warring hearts threaten to destroy their lives and their community. Trapped in a canyon, the two brothers are rescued by a mysterious old man who perceives their need for peace. He offers to guide them home -- inviting them to open their hearts toward a New Beginning. When they agree, he teaches them the five legends of peace. And as they walk forward, they learn that we are free to create peace in our own lives--and how to do it. This discovery saves not only the brothers but ultimately their people. This poetic narrative offers us all a hopeful way out of the canyons of war, leaving behind the warring within.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I love it when a book comes around that sounds appealing to me and it turns out to be exactly what I need to read. It's hard to feel peace when our hearts are at war, and this fable gives some simple, yet powerful, life lessons to apply in order to feel peace, and the importance of our relationships with others. I loved the way it was written, and enjoyed reading each of the legends, and how they applied to the brothers and their relationship. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This book didn't take me long to read, and it is packed with great content, so I will read it over and over again. The lessons are timely and apply to all ages, so I would recommend it to everyone!</span><br />
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[Side Note: Years ago, I read <i>The Anatomy of Peace</i> by The Arbinger Institute and this book reminded me of that. I wasn't surprised to read that the two groups have worked together and support each other. If you liked <i>The Anatomy of Peace</i>, this is a book you will definitely want to read.]<br />
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Founded in 1988 by renowned wilderness pioneers Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez (Good Buffalo Eagle), ANASAZI Foundation gives young people an opportunity for growth through a primitive living experience and a philosophy that invites healing at the hands of nature. Many of Anasazi's teachings were inspired by Sanchez and his wife Pauline Martin Sanchez, a Navajo whose given name is Gentle White Dove. More than 4,000 families have participated in ANASAZI since its inception in 1988. It is estimated that 40,000 students have participated outdoor programs.<br />
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2019, 352p, Non-Fiction, Memoir<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Working the night shift as a temp in a high-rise cubicle, Erik Orton knew something had to change. He felt the responsibility of providing for his wife and their five children—the youngest with Down syndrome—but craved a life that offered more than just surviving.<br />
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Watching the sailboats on the Hudson River during his sunset dinner breaks, Erik dared to dream. What would it be like to leave the hustle of the city and instead spend a year on a sailboat, somewhere beautiful, as a family? Despite having no sailing experience, his wife Emily’s phobia of deep water, and already stretching every dollar to pay rent and buy groceries, the family of seven turned their excuses into reasons and their fears into motivation. Sure, they would miss their friends, they could go broke, they could get injured or die. Worst of all, they could humiliate themselves by trying something audacious and failing. But the little time they still had together as a family, before their oldest daughter left for college, was drifting away. The Ortons cast off the life they knew to begin an uncertain journey of 5,000 miles between New York City and the Caribbean, ultimately arriving at a new place within themselves.<br />
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A portrait of a captivating and resilient family and a celebration of the courage it takes to head for something over the horizon, this is a deeply compelling story—told alternately by Erik and Emily—for all those who dream of leaving routine in their wake.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I'm fascinated with these types of stories and admire people that are willing to pack up all their belongings and hit the road (or the sea, in this case). Once the Orton's made the decision to spend a year on a sailboat, they were committed. This is an honest memoir of what happened during that time. Yes, it was tough to live in such close quarters with the same people and they got frustrated with each other. Yes, it was lonely at times. Yes, there were scary situations that occurred while they were sailing. They survived, though, and learned a lot about themselves in the process.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #0b5394;">They met new friends who were able to give them great advice, they learned how to navigate different ports to get the supplied they needed, they learned how to handle emergencies, and they made lasting memories. I felt their shock and adjustment to "regular" life when they came home. I enjoyed spending time with the Orton's and learned so much from their life lessons and experiences!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxQyuiGJIJc1d9PXI2G2vu3g3q5Cd8yM74K6kO8VRlLauOCILGvOEYlcpjpWUa5o6NVt2A6dz8Asb5RxfyVovbRhzgUKv4jJeb2wL6HpiPbYhlEGt41YzkTr7KN6iVzmnzOstNT0IJkA2/s1600/Erik+Orton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxQyuiGJIJc1d9PXI2G2vu3g3q5Cd8yM74K6kO8VRlLauOCILGvOEYlcpjpWUa5o6NVt2A6dz8Asb5RxfyVovbRhzgUKv4jJeb2wL6HpiPbYhlEGt41YzkTr7KN6iVzmnzOstNT0IJkA2/s1600/Erik+Orton.jpg" /></a></div><b>ERIK ORTON</b> writes plays, musicals and books. His work won an Emmy Award, Telly Award and CINE Golden Eagle. He has directed and produced events at Radio City Music Hall, Off-Broadway and regionally throughout the U.S. He managed Broadway shows and tours including <i>Wicked</i>, <i>The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee</i>, <i>Les Miserables</i>, <i>The Phantom of the Opera</i>, <i>Fosse</i> and many others. In 2018 he achieved a lifetime goal of climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. He enjoys rock climbing, sailing, surfing, scuba diving, writing and flying kites. He loves thinking and speaking about living deliberately. He blogs with his wife Emily at <a href="http://fezywig.com/">Fezywig.com</a>. They live in New York City with their five children. For more information, please visit, <a href="http://erikorton.com/">ErikOrton.com</a> or find him on Instagram @ErikOrton.<br />
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<i>Catherine's Intrigue</i>, by Paige Edwards<br />
2019, 320p, LDS Romantic Suspense<br />
My Rating=4 Stars<br />
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To fulfill her mother's last request, twenty-four-year-old historic design specialist Catherine Pressley-Coombes travels to England in order to investigate an elusive family line. Armed with an illegible diary, she is determined to discover the identity of her mysterious ancestress. Distracted by an Elizabethan manor and unused to British country roads, Catherine runs her car into a ditch. Luckily, Nick Davidson, a handsome, hard-working local rides in on his tractor to save the day. As the down-to-earth manager of his family's estate, Nick also happens to be one of England's most eligible aristocrats.<br />
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Nick is certainly not the kind of man Catherine would fall for a man dogged by media and rumor. So why does she find the English lord so irresistible? Even though she can't overlook their differing values and beliefs, as she and Nick spend time together, their attraction deepens. While she battles through romantic turmoil, Catherine is beleaguered with far more sinister concerns: a series of unexplainable misfortunes that are not mere accidents. With her heart on the line, Catherine discovers her life is in jeopardy, and she has no idea who the perpetrator is but she has a growing suspicion that the danger might be connected to whatever secrets lie hidden in her ancestor's diary.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Catherine heads to England to stay with her brother Jack while she searches for an ancestor that she only has a first name for, as well as a hard to read diary. When she first arrives, she drives herself and Jack into a ditch, and a handsome man named Nick rescues them. It turns out that there's more to Nick than she originally thought, and they are attracted to each other. There is a major complication, as well as someone after her, so it's anything but smooth sailing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">This book took me a little while to get into, but once I did, I had a hard time putting it down. The author clues us in on the villain early on so the reader knows who to watch out for. We switch back and forth between Catherine, Nick, and the villain so we know what all the characters are thinking and feeling. I don't think that took away from the suspense, and I thought it helped wrap everything up nicely in the end. I liked the way Catherine and Nick's relationship developed and I was rooting for them to find a way to be together. There were some other great characters that I enjoyed getting to know, including her brother, Jack, and her best friend, Gillian.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">There is a religious element to the book regarding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which works well with the storyline and doesn't come off as preachy. I love that this is a clean read and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense! This is the author's debut novel and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future!</span><br />
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Born and raised in Southern California, Paige Edwards is a multi-award-winning author who enjoys clean romances and thrillers. A BYU-I alumna, she went on to graduate summa cum laude from NOVA with a degree in interior design. Her husband’s job transferred their family to the mid-Atlantic states where they have lived ever since. As a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and former chapter registrar, she has spent time researching applicants’ genealogical credentials. When she needs a break from writing, you can find her shooing deer out of her garden, biking battlefields, or kayaking on the lake.<br />
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<i>Jane and Emma</i>, PG, 94 minutes<br />
My Rating=4 Stars<br />
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Movie Synopsis: JANE & EMMA is based on the life of Sister Jane Manning, one of the first black Mormons. She returns to Nauvoo to find that Joseph Smith, her prophet and friend, has been assassinated. Jane spends a ceaseless night with his widow, Emma Smith, sitting watch over the body of the prophet as a whirlwind of loss and confusion leaves them wondering how either one of them will be able to move forward. Through the long night, Jane wonders if the prophet’s promise to extend the blessings of eternity to her has died along with him. The film explores the possible events of that night, including Jane’s endeavor to remain amongst the Mormon people and Emma’s struggle to cope with her heartbreaking loss. Poignant issues of racism and polygamy threaten to break their bond of friendship. In the end, will Jane and Emma have the courage to follow the path each believes they must take? <br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This film focuses on the night Joseph Smith's body was brought home to Emma. Jane Manning, a black Mormon, returns to find that Joseph has died and Emma is determined to keep him at home and protect his body. We learn more about the friendship between Joseph, Emma, and Jane through flashbacks. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">I wasn't sure what to expect with this film. It's slow and dramatic, which works well for this type of movie. There was a lot that I hadn't really thought of before, and they didn't shy away from difficult topics. I wasn't familiar with Jane Manning at all, and I enjoyed getting to know her. There's an insert that has excerpts from her autobiography which was interesting to read. </span><br />
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2019, 312p, Clean Contemporary Suspense<br />
My Rating=5 Stars<br />
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Kristi Hartinger has come to terms with her life as a single, thirty-something woman. She was in love . . . once. But following her boyfriend's tragic death, no one else could capture her heart. And nothing else could fill that void, though the serenity of the ocean came close. Two years ago, Kristi left the craziness of her Wall Street career behind and embraced a simpler life on her family's private island off the coast of Maine. As a resident of the small beach community, she anticipates a quiet future—until she comes face-to-face with her past.<br />
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Ace Samson is dead, or so the world believes. As a member of a secret organization known as the guardians, he was forced to fake his death years ago, leaving everything behind when he became an agent. So when he is selected to offer a potential new recruit a job with the organization, Ace braces himself: for the first time in more than a decade, he must face the woman he loved—and left.<br />
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Kristi's world is rocked by Ace's sudden reappearance, and she's soon drawn into his world of danger and cover-up. But when Kristi herself becomes a target, Ace will do whatever it takes to protect the only woman he has ever loved.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">It's been a while since I've read a Traci Hunter Abramson book and this one reminded me why I love them so much! I was hooked from the beginning. Ace Samson has been dead for twenty years, but the secret government agency he works for would like to employ his former girlfriend, Kristi. His coming back into her life is just as dramatic as it sounds--she is elated that he is alive and then angry that he's led her to believe he's been dead for twenty years. Their relationship is complicated and they have plenty to work out.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">Kristi lives on an island and there are issues she needs to deal with. Kade and Renee from <i>Safe House</i> come to help them figure out what's going on so she will be free to work with the guardians. It was fun to catch up with them and see what they're up to, and I felt safer when they were around.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">This book is full of action and twists and turns. I thought I had things figured out and then realized I didn't, so I had to keep turning pages to find out what would happen next. Even though it's part of a series and there are characters from other books, it works well as a standalone. This is a another fantastic novel by Traci Hunter Abramson and I'm already looking forward to her next one!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH9Z6rj_d3KiTz8ceuDlyK-ztQYderCiJrM5hW-XEVtouDQKjKbMGpaXVp_XO58SENZ9kRFdzcISfmxu6FZ2ByccbLJldEdJigdpB0lABDCzQylZbXVTERG8RV6ImfXCA5SHqrTUtcNn0/s1600/Traci+author.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH9Z6rj_d3KiTz8ceuDlyK-ztQYderCiJrM5hW-XEVtouDQKjKbMGpaXVp_XO58SENZ9kRFdzcISfmxu6FZ2ByccbLJldEdJigdpB0lABDCzQylZbXVTERG8RV6ImfXCA5SHqrTUtcNn0/s1600/Traci+author.jpg" /></a></div><b>Traci Hunter Abramson</b> was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study-abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children's teenage years. She has gone on to write more than twenty bestselling novels that have consistently been nominated as Whitney Award finalists and five-time Whitney Award winner. When she’s not writing, Traci enjoys spending time with her husband and five children, preferably on a nice quiet beach somewhere. She also enjoys sports, travel, writing, and coaching high school swimming.<br />
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