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11.10.2022

A Nanny for the Rancher's Twins ~ Review

Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for 
A Nanny for the Rancher's Twins by Heidi Main,

A Nanny for the Rancher's TwinsA Nanny for the Rancher's Twins 
By Heidi Main

Laney Taylor has plans for her late aunt and uncle's ranch, and they don't involve allowing the neighbor's cattle to roam everywhere freely. But Ethan McCaw isn't about to give up on the land that he has been leasing. If he hopes to keep his family's ranch going, he needs to convince Laney to change her mind. Which is easier said than done. 

Laney and Ethan are both focused on pursuing their dream - Ethan of keeping his ranch as a family business and Laney turning her ranch into a wedding venue. But Ethan needs to access to Laney's land that he has been leasing the rights to for years. And Laney needs the land for her wedding venues but she also needs the funds the lease provides. Can they reach a compromise? Or will both their dreams and goals be lost to them forever?

When Ethan offers his assistance in exchange for six weeks of help with his three-year-old twin daughters, neither he nor Laney expected anything but a mutually beneficial short-term deal. Neither expected to have their hearts get involved. And that just won't do as both have a history of relationship failures that have made them vow never again. But twin girls didn't figure into their equations. 

A Nanny for the Rancher's Twins finds two people who are more than a little surprised to find that achieving their dream just may cost the other their dream. Is it possible for dreams to change? Can a compromise be worked out so that both can come true? 

Throughout, Laney and Ethan are struggling with betrayals in their pasts that are keeping them from accepting what they truly want in life. Can the betrayals have caused too much distrust and raised too many walls to ever be breached? And what if there are two adorable three-year-old heart-stealing twins involved?

This is a sweet contemporary book that deals with a whole lot of past hurts that have kept both Ethan and Laney from seeking out love. But sometimes, what our head tells us is safe disagrees with what the heart wants. And overcoming past hurts and betrayals can be a major hindrance in living life to its fullest. But how does one change? How can trying to be safe actually cause more hurt than good? These are the issues that the two are left to try to figure out, and we, as readers, are brought along on their journey. I think it is interesting how they are trying to allow two vastly different businesses to work together in the same area - a wedding venue and a cattle ranch. Living next door to cattle, I can just imagine the cleaning that would need doing before anyone in a wedding dress would want to wear their dress in that field, no matter how beautiful the view from the hilltop. Just saying cows can be a tad messy! Overall this was a nice read with not a lot of anything other than normal day-to-day living and the unexpected problems that it can bring, which admittedly can, at times, be overwhelming.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion, all thoughts expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: A Nanny for the Rancher's Twins 
Author: Heidi Main 
Publisher: Love Inspired 
Release Date: October 25, 2022 
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Returning to small-town Texas was her fresh start.

She never expected a ready-made family. 

What could be better than running a rustic wedding venue? Event planner Laney Taylor has it all laid out…except for the serious renovations her inherited property needs. Rancher Ethan McCaw will help—but only if she’ll nanny his toddler twins. Laney’s all about planning weddings for others and shielding her own heart, but Ethan, Zoe and Tori might be just the ones to change her mind…

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heidi Main

Heidi Main writes sweet inspirational romance novels set in small towns. Though she lives in central North Carolina’s suburbs, she dreams of acreage and horseback riding, which is why her novels include wide-open ranches and horses. Before starting her writing career, Heidi worked with computers and taught Jazzercise. A perfect Saturday is lounging on the deck with her husband and watching the many birds in their backyard.

Connect with Heidi by visiting heidimain.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.




TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and a print copy of A Nanny for the Rancher's Twins.

(1) additional winner will receive a $10 gift card and a print copy of the book.

A Nanny for the Rancher's Twins JustRead GIveaway

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10.27.2022

Scars ~ Book Spotlight with Excerpt

Today I'm taking part
in the Blog + Review Blitz for 
SCARS by Linda K. Rodante, 

Book Excerpt

They rode in silence for a while and finally pulled into Howard Park. A short distance across the causeway, he parked on the far side near the water. Evening was dropping fast. Seagulls called, the wind blew cool and damp, and sea-salt smells filled the air.

After kicking off their shoes, they headed across the sun-warmed sand. When they hit the hard sand along the water’s edge, she turned and headed up the beach at a fast clip. Garrett hesitated a moment then met her stride.

They circled the small island, passing a few other late comers. He wondered if a park service employee would run them off soon. The park closed at dark, and dark was almost on them.

Ryann stopped abruptly and glared at the dark waters. So, did she want to talk anymore, or should he leave it?

A half-moon rose over their shoulders competing with the setting sun. The wash of tangerine, blue and sapphire would be gone soon fading into night. Shallow waves rushed and withdrew, their hush-hush sound background music to his thoughts.

He cleared his throat. “I keep hearing about this forgiveness stuff.”

“Yeah, me too. Only if you forgive, that doesn’t change the other person.”

Ah. There was someone she felt should change. His dad kept acting like Garrett should change, and Garrett was sure his dad should. “What if they don’t feel they need to change?”

Her laugh sounded like a bark. “That’s the thing. They don’t feel they have to. So why should I forgive?”

He was sure she should, but she was getting out of his league now. Pastor Alan or Reece could help with that question. “You should ask someone who knows this stuff.”

Ryann shook her head. The wind tossed her hair across her face, brushing her lips. He swallowed, stared over her head at the Gulf waters.

“Maybe?”

She huffed. “Maybe.”
“Someone important hurt you. Let you down. They tell me that’s the stuff you gotta deal with.”

She huffed again.

“That guy you were facing off with at the church? He’s one of those that hurt you, right?”

“Matt? Maybe.”

“Lot of maybes here.” He tilted his head, wondering if he should pry anymore. “Come on. Let’s walk.”

She turned, sent him a long look from under her lashes. “You do this often?”

“Walk at the beach? Just started since joining IronWorks. Some of the guys there come out regularly. I like it. Seems the wind blows dust from my mind.”

“Why did you join the gang?”

He said nothing, but watched the wind catch her hair, twirl it. Behind her, across the waters, the sky had turned dark violet. Warmth stirred in him that had nothing to do with physical desire, but everything to do with the pleasure he felt being with her, that she’d wanted to come, that she’d shared something of herself with him. It made her question not so intrusive, and he gave her the condensed version about his mom dying and his father’s descent into alcoholism and abuse.

She stopped. “I’m sorry about that.”

He could feel her concern. “Yeah, me too.”

“How are you and your dad now?”

“Still a long way from where it should be.”

Her chin dipped as if acknowledging that, and she started walking again. He caught up in two steps. Moonlight shimmered on the waves now. The rush and crash from their interplay creating a hypnotic effect.

Ryann wandered near the water, kicked spray into the air. A hundred lights caught the moon’s glow and winked at them—a counterpoint to her frustration.

He drew close, making sure she could hear him over the wind and waves. “So, Matt?”

She glanced his way but didn’t answer.

Okay then…

He lifted a hand to her cheek. The moonlight glinted on her hair, across her nose. Her lips pulled in, and he felt her studying him, felt her hesitation. He slipped his hand down her jaw, under her hair, to the back of her neck.

How long had it been since he’d wanted to kiss a woman, nothing more on his mind? Since he was fourteen? Sixteen? In the gang, women were objects. To be used. Yet right now all he wanted was to continue this closeness that had suddenly developed between them, to get to know her.

He pulled her gently forward, his gaze searching hers. Lowering his head, turning it, he pressed his mouth against hers, feeling its softness. She didn’t pull away. He dropped his hand down her back, let his arm draw her close, felt the length of her against him.

About the Book

Title: SCARS 
Series: Spiritual Warfare #4 
Author: Linda K. Rodante 
Publisher: Independently published 
Release Date: September 2022 
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romantic Suspense

He tried to leave the past behind, but it won’t leave him…

Ex-gang member Garrett Lovett is a new creature in Christ. At least, he’s trying to be. He’s got a wholesome routine, a place on the IronWorks football team, and a pretty woman he wants to know better. But when the old gang resurfaces with the ultimatum to re-up or face consequences, Garrett has tough decisions to make. These guys know how to get to him—his addictions, his fears. When things get life-threatening, Garrett must decide if this God he’s heard about is real or not.

And if so, can he rescue Garrett and those he loves before it’s too late?

Purchase Links*: Goodreads | Amazon


About the Author

Linda K. Rodante is a Florida transplant now living in Tennessee. She loves sweet tea, apple butter and both the mountains and the oceans. Her work with crisis pregnancy centers and anti-trafficking groups gave her a heart for women struggling in today’s society, while still respecting the role God has given men.

She writes Christian romantic suspense novels. Her books wrap sweet romance in real-life issues women face today with an edge of mystery and suspense. She desires to entertain and encourage women in their walk with the Lord. Her books can be found on Amazon She’s a past finalist of ACFW's Genesis contest and a member of Word Weavers International.

Connect with Linda by visiting lindarodante.wordpress.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive 
a signed copy of WARRIOR (Spiritual Warfare Series #1) 
and $25 Amazon Gift Card!
The full tour schedule is linked below. 
The giveaway begins at midnight on October 26, 2022, 
and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 2, 2022. 
The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway 
and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize. 
US only. 
Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

The giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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