The Bear of Rosethorn Ring ~ Review

The Bear of Rosethorn Ring: 

A Snow White and Rose Red Story 
Once Upon a Twist Tales #4

By Kirsten Ficher

Marita Kadlec has had enough and wants to let her father fly the nest, so to speak when he runs away via a hot air balloon. But Diamond is of a different mind than her twin sister, she wants a chance to do something for the father she has never known. Their search is more frustrating than anything until they stumble across a most disagreeable individual whose only care seems to be his beard. 

But soon they discover there is a bit more to Lorcan D'vard than just an obsessive fixation on his beard. D'vard has an assassin seeking him out and he'll release their father to them, free of his debts if Marita and Diamond agree to rid D'vard of this killer.  

But Marita is less than thrilled as her father's antics have caused endless issues over the years. But Diamond wants a chance to get to know her father and for Diamond, Marita is willing to help her father. 

This book is about family, second chances, forgiveness, and love. Now I will admit this my first time reading Kirsten Fichter's work so I have not read the first three books in the series. I was able to read the book and enjoy it but the references to previous events make me want to read the previous books so that I know what exactly is being referred to. I like how Marita and Diamond are getting to know one another. I also like Felix and want to know more of his backstory. (I see a purchase from Amazon in my future.) And if you love fairytale retellings this book takes its cues from Snow White and Red Rose. Looking for a sweet read (with a few not-so-sweet moments) this is one for you.

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:

How far would Snow White and Rose Red go to save the man behind the bear?

When their father runs away, Marita and Diamond Kadlec realize how different twins can be. Marita’s ready to forget Lucas entirely, but Diamond wants to give him the second chance she’s never been able to give before. That’s before they discover that Lucas is indebted to the ill-tempered D’vard and his traveling circus, the Rosethorn Ring. The Ring’s entertainment lacks a bear, and Lucas must play the part of the savage creature to regain his freedom.

Lorcan D’vard cares only for three things: tending to his beloved beard, promoting his
Rosethorn Ring, and eradicating the assassin out to kill him. With time running out, D’vard
agrees to cancel Lucas’s debt and let him go free – if Marita and Diamond can apprehend the
assassin before the assassin ends the show.

This is Snow White and Rose Red with a twist like you’ve never seen it before.

About the Series:

Once Upon a Twist Tales are your favorite fairytales retold backwards and upside-down, with a little bit of steampunk thrown in for fun.

Other Books in the Series:

Book One ~ The Rose and the Balloon: A Beauty and the Beast Story

Book Two ~ Spindle Dreams: A Sleeping Beauty Story

Book Three ~ Diamond: A Rapunzel Story

About the Author:

Kirsten Fichter is a twenty-something Christian writer who loves being the wife to her favorite person ever, mommy to two precious blessings, a piano enthusiast, a dragon buff, a serious bookworm, and an INFP synesthete. Fairytales have always fascinated her, and she has made it her goal to rewrite as many as possible and become known as the “Grimm Dickens” (i.e. mixing Grimm fairytales with a Dickens style). She is present in many online circles under the name “Kiri Liz” if you care about things like that. As you read this, she’ll be somewhere under a maple tree – trying very hard to finish the seventeen and half other stories she unwisely started all at once.

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Blog Tour Schedule

April 5th

• Welcome & Giveaway @ A Synesthete Writer
• Author Interview @ Living Outside the Lines
• Favorite Fairytales About Siblings (Guest Post) @ Lands Uncharted
• Book Review @ Christine Smith
• Book Review @ Tower in the Plains

April 6th

• Snow White and Rose Red Tag @ A Synesthete Writer
• Author Interview & Book Review @ Madi’s Musings
• Looking Ahead at the Twist Tales (Guest Post) @ Virtual Paper
• Book Review @ E. Kaiser Writes

April 7th

• Snow White and Rose Red Mad Libs @ A Synesthete Writer
• Inspiration for The Bear of Rosethorn Ring (Guest Post) @ Ink Castles
• Favorite Characters from the Twist Tales (Guest Post) @ Living Outside the Lines
• Book Review @ Shieldmaidens of Shiloh
• Book Review @ Live. Love. Read.

April 8th

• The First Chapter @ A Synesthete Writer
• Awesome and Obscure Fairytales (Guest Post) @ Madi’s Musings
• SWRR Elements in The Bear of Rosethorn Ring (Guest Post) @ Abigail Falanga
• Book Review @ Blooming with Books
• Book Review @ C.O. Bonham

April 9th 

• Winner & Wrap-Up @ A Synesthete Writer
• Author Interview & Book Review @ Virtual Paper
• Retelling an Unknown Fairytale (Guest Post) @ Live. Love. Read
• Book Review @ Living Outside the Lines
• Book Review @ Ink Castles

No Stone Unturned ~ Review with Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for 
No Unturned Stone by David James Warren, 
hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

No Unturned Stone
The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone #2
By David James Warren

He's done it. Rembrandt Stone has successfully changed the past. Unfortunately he destroyed his future in the process. He is determined to fix it but you can't mess with the past without it extracting a cost. And for him the cost was and is his family. 

As Rem works his way through a past that he remembers and a present that he has no memory of get to he has one goal in mind - restore his family and never lose them again.

No Unturned Stone is just as riveting as book one in the series Cast the First Stone. And a word of warning this series must be read in order or you will be as lost (if not more so than) Rembrandt Stone. The pacing and tone of this book will keep you turning the page (unless your reader runs out of battery time) so get fully charged sit down in a hidden corner and prepare to face the impossible.

I totally am hooked by this series and can't wait for book three (which thankfully is shortly to release). The collective talents of the authors who have collaborated to write as David James Warren is no to be missed! If you enjoy suspense, murder mysteries, romance, and a small dose of speculative fiction grab this book and series and don't look back! Perfect for a book group read or to give as a gift. And remember that dream of the past just might be a step back in time so don't make the mistake of changing your future or tomorrow may not be as you remember.

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

The continuing adventures of Rembrandt Stone from the creative minds of James L. Rubart, Susan May Warren, and newcomer David Curtis Warren, writing collectively as David James Warren.

Title: No Unturned Stone
Series: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone #2
Author: David James Warren
Publisher: TriStone Media
Release Date: April 6, 2021
Genre: Time Travel Detective Series

The One Rule Is, Don’t Mess With The Past

But he did, and now ex-detective Rembrandt Stone is reaping the devastation of ignoring those words when he traveled back in time to solve the one case that had haunted his dreams.

Yes, he solved the crime. Yes, he saved lives. But Rembrandt returns to find the unthinkable has happened and his life has shattered.

There’s only one answer: break the rule again. Go back in time once more, fix what went wrong, save what went right, and yeah, in his spare time solve another brutal crime.

But it’s not so easy to change time, especially when time turns you into a target. And of course there’s the strong possibility if he goes again, he’ll never get back.

Get ready for your mind to be blown in Book 2 of the time-travel suspense series, The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James L. Rubart is 28 years old, but lives trapped inside an older man’s body. He’s the best-selling, Christy Hall of Fame author of ten novels and loves to send readers on mind-bending journeys they’ll remember months after they finish one of his stories. He’s dad to the two most outstanding sons on the planet and lives with his amazing wife on a small lake in eastern Washington. More at http://jameslrubart.com/

CONNECT WITH JAMES: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and RITA award–winning author of more than eighty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. The mother of four grown children, and married to her real-life hero for over 30 years, she loves traveling and telling stories about life, adventure, and faith.

For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website at www.susanmaywarren.com.

CONNECT WITH SUSAN: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

David Curtis Warren is making his literary debut in these novels, and he’s never been more excited. He looks forward to creating more riveting stories with Susie and Jim, as well as on his own. He’s grateful for his co-writers, family, and faith, buoying him during the pandemic of 2020, and this writing and publishing process.

CONNECT WITH DAVID: Instagram

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Cast the First Stone & No Unturned Stone!

Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight April 6, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 13, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Shielding the Amish Witness ~ Review with Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for 

Shielding the Amish Witness by Mary Alford, 

hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Shielding the Amish Witness

By Mary Alford

Faith Cooper trusted the wrong man and now she is running for her life. Her husband and best friend have been killed and she has no one to turn to but the grandmother she last saw years ago. But returning to the home she was ripped away from is her only chance to escape the man now hunting her.

Eli Shelter has only recently returned to his home community. He never left his Amish faith behind just his family but now he needs them more than ever. Especially if he hopes to keep his childhood friend safe. He was always Faith Cooper's champion until the day her family cut all ties with their Amish community. And now she is back and she needs someone to once again be her protector. But he doesn't know just what he has gotten himself into...

Can Faith and Eli stay ahead of a killer long enough to find the proof they need to ta Faith Cooper trusted the wrong man and now she is running for her life. Her husband and best friend have been killed and she has no one to turn to but the grandmother she last saw years ago. But returning to the home she was ripped away from is her only chance to escape the man now hunting her.

Eli Shelter has only recently returned to his home community. He never left his Amish faith behind just his family but now he needs them more than ever. Especially if he hopes to keep his childhood friend safe. He was always Faith Cooper's champion until the day her family cut all ties with their Amish community. And now she is back and she needs someone to once again be her protector. But he doesn't know just what he has gotten himself into.

If you are a fan of Amish suspense that is a clean read you will enjoy this offering from the Love Inspired Suspense brand. Faith and Eli are stuck dwelling on their respective pasts and the mistakes they made.  It is nice revisiting the Shetler family (whom I first met in Covert Amish Christmas). All the action takes place during a couple of days so there is a lot crammed into this time period but that is to be expected with these books. If you want an afternoon escape to a not-so-peaceful Amish community in Montana this is for you!

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: Shielding the Amish Witness
Author: USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: April 1, 2021
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Seeking refuge in Amish country puts everyone she loves in danger. 

On the run after discovering her brother-in-law was behind her husband’s murder, Faith Cooper can think of only one safe place—her Amish grandmother’s home. But when danger follows Faith to the quiet Amish community, her childhood friend Eli Shetler is her only protection. And their survival depends on outlasting a relentless killer…one who has nothing left to lose. 

From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

USA Today Bestselling Author, Mary Alford, loves giving her readers the unexpected, whether it be in a rugged mountain setting or a peaceful Amish community.

Her titles have appeared on the USA Today Bestselling List, Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling List, and have been finalists in the Daphne Du Maurier award of excellence, The Beverly, The Maggie, and The Selah Awards. 

Mary lives in Texas with her husband, two very spoiled cats, and a sweet rescue dog named Cody. Mary is very active online and would love to connect with readers on Facebook and Twitter or any social platforms listed at www.maryalford.net. 

CONNECT WITH MARY: Website | Facebook | Twitter

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a $40 Amazon gift card and 

winner's choice of print or ebook copy of 

Shielding the Amish Witness!

The full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway began at midnight April 5, 2021, and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 12, 2021. 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.

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The Amish Teacher's Wish ~ Review

The Amish Teacher's Wish
Miller's Crossing #2

By Tracey J. Lyons

Sadie Fischer is known for her mishaps which makes her a questionable choice as the community teacher. No one can fault her dedication to her students but her position is a precarious one as she was hired as a temporary teacher. Her actions are under scrutiny as Miller's Crossing is a small community where nothing is easily hidden.

When Levi Byler comes to temporarily help out his cousin Jacob Sadie finds her reputation is on the line. Especially after a storm damages her school. The damage finds Levi aiding in repairing the school causing more than a little speculation concerning Sadie and Levi's time together. What's worse Sadie finds her heart being drawn to this newcomer whom she senses is hurting. Levi's heart has been broken and he doubts he'll ever trust it to another anytime soon. But Sadie seems determined to root out his pain-something he is less than willing to disclose to anyone, much less a husband-seeking teacher.

If you are looking for a sweet, feel-good read you must read this book by Tracey J. Lyons. Part of the Miller's Crossing series, The Amish Teacher's Wish can be enjoyed as a standalone title without any difficulties. This book is a fun staycation escape from your every day. I received 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

She wants her own happily-ever-after…

As an Amish bachelor repairs her school… can she heal his heart?

With the school damaged during a storm, teacher Sadie Fischer needs Levi Byler’s help repairing it. Levi has one condition—he won’t become a part of her search for a husband. He’s been hurt before, and love and marriage aren’t part of his plans. But Sadie might just be the perfect woman to mend his heart…and convince him forever isn’t just for fairy tales.

The Indebted Earl ~ Takeover Tour with Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for 
The Indebted Earl by Erica Vetsch, 
hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Indebted Earl
Series: Serendipity & Secrets #3
Author: Erica Vetsch
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Genre: Christian Regency Romance

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Can Captain Wyvern keep his new marriage of convenience all business–or will it turn into something more?

Captain Charles Wyvern owes a great debt to the man who saved his life–especially since Major Richardson lost his own life in the process. The best way to honor that hero’s dying wish is for Wyvern to escort the man’s grieving fiance and mother safely to a new cottage home by the sea. But along the way, he learns of another obligation that has fallen on his shoulders: his uncle has died and the captain is now the Earl of Rothwell.

When he and the ladies arrive at his new manor house in Devon, they discover an estate in need of a leader and a gaggle of girls, all wards of the former earl. War the new earl knows; young ladies and properties he does not. Still wishing to provide for the bereaved Lady Sophia Haverly, Charles proposes a marriage of convenience.

Sophie is surprised to find she isn’t opposed to the idea. It will help her care for her betrothed’s elderly mother, and she’s already fallen in love with the wayward girls on the Rothwell estate. This alliance is a chance to repay the captain who has done so much for her care, as well as divert her attention from her grief. When Wyvern returns to his sea commission, she’ll stay behind to oversee his property and wards.

It sounds so simple. Until the stalwart captain is arrested on suspicion of smuggling, and Sophie realizes how much he’s come to mean to her. Now she’ll have to learn to fight, not only for his freedom but also for his love.

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MORE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Best-selling, award-winning author Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New Zealand All Blacks. 

You can connect with her at her website, www.ericavetsch.com where you can read about her books and sign up for her newsletter, and you can find her online at https://www.facebook.com/EricaVetschAuthor/ where she spends way too much time!

CONNECT WITH ERICA: Website | Facebook | Instagram

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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Lost Lieutenant & The Gentleman Spy 
plus an original Mockingbird Art and Design Pemberley Drawing!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. The full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway began at midnight March 31, 2021, and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on April 7, 2021. 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.

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