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9.19.2021

White Wolf and the Ash Princess ~ Review with Giveaway

White Wolf and the Ash Princess
The White Wolf #1
By Tammy Lash

As a young child, Izzy came to into their home. She was hurting and afraid. And her memories are buried deep within her hidden away. But occasionally a fragment would escape and what Izzy remembers just further complicated things. What she does remember is Jonathan Gudwyne being there for her since she was brought to his home.

For years Jonathan has been her closest friend and her guardian but everything is about to change and nothing is quite what she has always believed it to be. But who does she believe when not only her present but her present and her past will be determined by what she chooses.

He has loved her for years, but the secrets he kept may divide them forever. But he made promises and the time has come to fulfill them. But will Izzy listen to him and hear the truth or will she believe the half-truths she's been told? And if he loses her forever can he find the will to go on without her?

White Wolf and the Ash Princess is an interesting story that is broken into parts. We are given glimpses into Izzy's past that are just enough to keep one's interest piqued. Who is Izzy? We like Izzy want to know the answer to this question. It is obvious as one progresses that both Izzy and Jonathan have been broken and the bond that they share gives them strength but it is also a hindrance. I for one am interested to see where exactly this series takes us in the next book.

Intriguing is how I would describe this book. It held my attention from the first word and I care about the characters. This book will touch you on an emotional level and you may need a tissue or two during your time within these pages, especially during a couple of scenes. This book is well-paced and paints a vivid scene to be enjoyed and explored.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations - all thoughts expressed are my own.


About the Book:
The princess was the guardian of the light of the black wolf and the grey. White boar greatly desired her light, though the boars had possession of their own. When the princess refused to give up the light, both were given to the fire to do with them as it wished.

Memory loss prohibits Izzy from remembering her life before age seven when she suffered a terrible trauma that left her with physical scars. Crippling panic keeps Izzy from wandering beyond the stables but Tubs, the Gudwyne’s young stable boy, encourages Izzy to go beyond the property’s rock wall into a world that promises possible answers but also great danger.

Gifted with claws of copper and teeth of iron, the black wolf and the grey call him “White Wolf”; for he is the greatest of them with the power of flame and ash.

While running to escape his past, Jonathan Gudwyne rescued Izzy and took her in, but who did she belong to before he became her guardian?

With the touch of the wolf’s great paw, the girl rose out of the ashes a woman—a mighty warrior armed with a copper axe.

A mysterious cellar filled with secrets sets Izzy on a path to the New World where the Wendigo wanders and Water Panther swims. In the wilds of seventeenth-century America, Izzy and Jonathan discover the legends of the New World aren’t the fairytales of their library home in England.


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9.17.2021

The Fearless Miss Dinah ~ Review, Spotlight and Giveaway

The Fearless Miss Dinah JustRead Takeover Tour

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for 
The Fearless Miss Dinah by Laura Rollins, 
hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

The Fearless Miss Dinah
 The Fearless Miss Dinah
 Daughters of Courage #3
 By Laura Rollins

  
Miss Dinah Mulgrave knows that her London Season is coming to a close and she is no closer to achieving the love match she has always hoped for. Worse she has entangled herself in a bit of a scandal for which there is no solution but one - marry the gentleman with whom she's had a most unpleasant experience.                                                                                                                                                             
Lord Henry Stanton never wanted to marry but when his good intentions go awry he finds himself engaged to a most unsuitable miss. And he lays the blame for his situation squarely on her. 

But The Fearless Miss Dinah is much more than its opening as Dinah and Henry adjust to their new life together. Henry can't let go of the past and its disappointments. He's convinced that Dinah will be just a repeat of what he's experienced in the past and as such he refuses to let her into his life. Unfortunately, for Henry, Dinah isn't about to let herself be stuck in a marriage that has a bleak future ahead of it. 

This is an excellent read with characters who grab ahold of your attention and let it go until the very end. This is a clean read set during the Regency era and offers more than one unexpected twist to keep this reader up late into the night reading. If you have yet to read the first 2 books in this series don't worry as you will easily be able to get into the story without any difficulty. And there is a whole array of characters willing to let slip a few details about what came before so you'll want to pick up the previous books later to get caught up just because.

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: The Fearless Miss Dinah
 Series: Daughters of Courage
 Author: Laura Rollins
 Publisher: Independently Published
 Release Date: August 25, 2021
 Genre: Regency Romance (Wholesome/Clean)

In his mind, nothing is more important than the plan.  In her mind, ruining the plan would be even better.

 Being foisted upon a man due to a misunderstanding is hardly the love match Miss Dinah Mulgrave envisioned for herself when she first arrived in London. Dinah’s situation only grows more tenuous when she meets his extended family—all living under one roof and all inclined to dislike her. Not only that, but her new husband, who is little more than a stranger, declares he is uninterested in romance or love. Ever. 

Lord Henry Stanton resigned himself to bachelorhood years ago and hardly sees how being forced to wed will change that. He may no longer hold the title ‘bachelor’, but he certainly doesn’t think having another individual living in his home along with his large family is reason to change his life or who he is. And that’s all Dinah will ever be to him—another family member under his roof. 

Dinah, however, is equally bent on their relationship being more. And as her sister and cousin have proved, one does not gainsay a Mulgrave. Not even one’s own husband. 

As the third stand-alone novel in a new series by author Laura Rollins, The Fearless Miss Dinah continues the Daughters of Courage series. This charming story is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era (think: a clean Bridgerton). All books in this series have their own Happily-Ever-After and can be read apart but are best enjoyed in proper order. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Laura Rollins

Laura Rollins has always loved a heart-melting happily ever after. It didn’t matter if the story took place in Regency England, or in a cobbler’s shop, if there was a sweet romance, she would read it.

Life has given her many of her own adventures. Currently, she lives in the Rocky Mountains with her best friend, who is also her husband, and their four beautiful children. She still loves to read books and more books; her favorite types of music are classical, Broadway, and country; she loves hiking in the mountains near her home, and she’s been known to debate with her oldest son about whether Infinity is better categorized as a number or an idea.

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(2) winners will receive a paperback copy of The Audacious Miss Eliza (Daughters of Courage #1) and a $10 Amazon gift card!

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9.15.2021

Hangin' by a Moment ~ Review with Giveaway

Hangin' by a Moment JustRead Blog + Review Tour 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Hangin' by a Moment 
by Andrea Christenson presented by Susan May Warren, 
hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Hangin' by a Moment
Hangin' by a Moment
Deep Haven Collection #5
By Andrea Christenson 
and presented by Susan May Warren

Jack Stewart can't go back to his old life. He made a mistake and it cost him a year of his life and now is his time to start over. Thanks to an old friend his opportunity lies in Deep Haven, Minnesota. Boone Buckam is convinced that Jack is the right person for Deep Haven's Crisis Response Team. But Jack's past stands in the way of anything that involves helicopters. But Boone doesn't easily take no for an answer. 

Colleen Dekker has mandatory time off due to an incident at the ER she worked out. So she finds herself with free time on her hands so a trip home to Deep Haven is her only option. Returning home is kind of like admitting defeat in Colleen's eyes, returning to the reminders of teenage mistakes. When her BFF Ella approaches her about an opportunity with the new Crisis Response Team, Colleen's just not sure that a permanent move is in her best interests.

Hangin' by a Moment is the fifth book in the Deep Haven Collection and it is best when read with the rest of the books in the series (in order). But this book can be read as a standalone. As with most books of a similar genre you are certain to get a satisfactory conclusion but you know the path from point a to point b isn't easy but so worth it in the end. Can these wounded people find healing together? Only time will tell. So pick up your copy of this Contemporary Romance for a  weekend escape to Minnesota and a visit with some friends you will want to hang out with. 

Overall a pleasant and enjoyable read in my opinion and one you can't go wrong with. The characters will spark empathy as you connect with them and their personal turmoils.  Another winner in this collection.

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: Hangin' by a Moment
Series: Deep Haven Collection #5
Author: Andrea Christenson presented by Susan May Warren
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: September 14, 2021
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

He just wants to erase his past. She can’t seem to escape hers. But facing it might put their future in jeopardy.

The day Jack Stewart walked out of jail, he vowed to keep his conviction a secret. The whole thing was just a terrible mistake, and he did his time. Now he wants a new life in a sleepy town where no one knows his name. Deep Haven is the perfect place to start over as a chef. The last thing the former pararescue jumper wants is to get involved. But when Boone Buckam—the guy he owes for getting him out of the slammer—asks for help, how can he refuse? 

Colleen Decker has already escaped evil once—as a teenager, she was kidnapped by a murderer. But she’s put all that behind her as a trauma nurse in Minneapolis. Or maybe not, because a freak mistake in the ER sends her past crashing down on her. She needs a timeout in her hometown of Deep Haven. She doesn’t plan to stay—even when she’s roped into the job of flight nurse for the town’s Crisis Response Team chopper. Colleen’s not sure why she’s drawn to danger, but she’ll be safe enough—after all, she’ll need training, and her teacher is a handsome former pararescue jumper. What could go wrong? 

When Jack said he didn’t want to get involved, he especially meant his heart—but being with Colleen feels like a fresh start. He’ll even climb aboard a chopper again, despite his vows.  They’re headed for a happy ending… 

But secrets never stay buried in a small town. And when disaster strikes one snowy night, they’ll both have to decide if the past will destroy them…or if it just might lead them home. 

Cozy up to this perfect Deep Haven drama about discovering a season of second chances.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

 

Susan May Warren is the USA Today best-selling novelist of 80 books. With more than 1.5 million books in print, she is beloved by reviewers and readers around the world. Visit Susan at www.susanmaywarren.com.

CONNECT WITH SUSAN: Website | FacebookInstagram | Twitter

Andrea Christenson lives in a Minneapolis, MN suburb with her husband and two daughters. When she is not busy homeschooling her girls, she loves to read anything she can get her hands on. She believes that a great loaf of artistic bread can turn a meal into a masterpiece. Andrea’s prayer is to write stories revealing God’s love.

CONNECT WITH ANDREA: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 

Merging the creative energies of best-selling authors Susan May Warren and Lindsay Harrel, Sunrise Publishing is the matchmaker for established authors who want to build on their current success for future growth and aspiring authors looking to break out, build an audience, and hone their writing skills. 


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(1) winner will receive 3 Hangin' by a Moment ebooks 
(one ebook for the winner and two to give to friends)!

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9.12.2021

Under the Bayou Moon ~ Review

Under the Bayou Moon
Valerie Fraser Luesse

Ellie Fields is determined to serve wherever she is most needed and use the gifts God has given her to make the world a better place, especially for children. So when she is offered a teaching position in Bernadette, Louisiana, she takes the opportunity to leave the familiar life behind. 

But the life of a school teacher in a Cajun community in 1949 Louisana isn't easy. French-speaking has been forbidden, in fact, it is to be driven out of the children by any means necessary. Fortunately, for the people who call Bernadette home, Ellie Fields isn't of a like mind, though she knows learning English is necessary for their futures.

But Ellie's greatest understanding comes when she meets Raphe Broussard, a Cajun fisherman who has called the Bayou home all his life. A life that at times is as harsh as the Bayou is beautiful. Raphe's concern for the young nephew he is raising brings him to Ellie's classroom where his concerns are soon laid to rest.

But soon the Bayou and Bernadette are facing an enemy they didn't know existed - one that if not stopped that could destroy everything that they hold dear.

Valerie Fraser Luesse's newest work is a standalone title and is excellent reading.. Her realistic descriptions of the beauties of the Bayou make me miss the similar landscape that I called home when I lived in Florida. The moss draping from the trees and swaying to the breezes off the water. The quiet of nature is so alive during the night. But the prejudices against the Cajun people at this time in history is just something one doesn't hear about in the history books. Truly the land of freedom when speaking a language is not only forbidden but punished! 

Under the Bayou Moon, like the other works by Valerie Fraser Luesse that I have had the pleasure to read are books that entertain while sharing glimpses into the past. Her characters are more than words upon a page they have a life that speaks to you, one is drawn into the story, roots for the characters to triumph over the evil that is confronting them.  

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:
Restless with the familiarity of her Alabama home, Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country. Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their culture, most of the people in tiny Bernadette, Louisiana, come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher as a boon to the town. She's soon teaching just about everyone--and coming up against opposition from both the school board and a politician with ulterior motives.

Acclimating to a whole new world, Ellie meets a lonely but intriguing Cajun fisherman named Raphe who introduces her to the legendary white alligator that haunts these waters. Raphe and Ellie have barely found their way to each other when a huge bounty is offered for the elusive gator, bringing about a shocking turn of events that will test their love and their will to right a terrible wrong.

A master of the Southern novel, Valerie Fraser Luesse invites you to enter the sultry swamps of Louisiana in a story that illuminates the struggle for the heart and soul of the bayou.

The Goblin and the Dancer ~ Review w/Giveaway

The Goblin and the Dancer:
A Retelling of the Steadfast Tin Soldier
A Villains Ever After #5
By Allison Tebo

Roseanna lives aboveground in the Elvish world where she performs at the Metropolitan Dance Hall as in Grik's estimation the most gifted and talented of dancers. Rosanna has unknowingly captured Grik's love and devotion but as a Goblin he never expects her to return his feelings. He has hopes and dreams that her exceptional kindness could be something more but she is a dancer and he is but a mere janitor.

When an injured soldier, Paul, seeks to win Roseanna's affection a set of events is set into motion because of jealousy that lands all three in a whole heap of trouble. As Grik, Paul and Roseanna face various obstacles and dangers that threaten their very lives they are all given a unique opportunity to get to know one another. 

This is a most enjoyable read that takes a unique twist on a fairy tale making it something new and unexpected. Sometimes it takes the unexpected to allow us to see beyond the exterior to what lies in the heart. One's worth should never be tied to one's looks, skills, or wealth. And sometimes appreciation if not friendship can be found in shared challenges.

The Goblin and the Dancer is one of twelve books in the Villains Ever After series in which we see the villain of various fairy tales from their point-of-view. This book is a retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

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:

Grik the goblin spends his days as a janitor cleaning the Metropolitan Dance Hall, drawn to the Elvish world and tired of the darkness of his underground home. He secretly pines for the ballet company’s lead dancer, Rosanna, but his own ugliness and shyness stand in the way of confessing his love.

When a handsome soldier named Paul appears on the scene to make a bid for Rosanna's affections, Grik’s jealousy bubbles over and he commits the unthinkable, plunging the threesome into a river and down into the depths of the earth.

Determined to redeem himself, Grik leads Rosanna and Paul through the place he calls home: but even a goblin can’t be prepared for everything that is found underground. Trapped in the dark, nightmares, both within and without, rise to the surface, threatening to destroy them all.

A magical and heartfelt retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier about finding your worth.



About the Author:
Allison Tebo is a writer committed to creating magical stories full of larger-than-life characters, a dash of grit, and plenty of laughs. She is the author of the Tales of Ambia, a series of romantic comedy retellings of popular fairy tales, and her flash fiction and short stories have been published in Splickety, Spark, Inklings Press, Rogue Blades Entertainment, Pole to Pole Publishing, and Editing
Mee. 

Allison graduated with merit from  London Art College after studying cartooning and children’s illustration and, when not creating new worlds with words or paint, she enjoys reading, baking, and
making lists. 




Tour Schedule:


Sept 10 
Guest Post With Sawyer @https://sundropgirls.wordpress.com/
Author Interview with Abigail @abigailfalangaauthor@wordpress.com

Sept 11

September 12

Sept 13
Book Spotlight by Charity @charityrau@wordpress.com

Sept 14
Book Spotlight by Julia @ http://www.dropsofinspira.blogspot.com

Sept 15
Book Spotlight by Laura @https://www.lauraagrace.com/

Sept 16
Author Interview Laurie @www.landsuncharted.com
Author Interview with Mae @www.maeheller.com

Sept 17 
Book Review by Joellen @www.joellenkemper.com
Guest Post With Laura @https://www.lauraagrace.com/


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9.11.2021

Aspen Crossroads ~ Review with Giveaway

Aspen Crossroads JustRead Blog Tour 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Aspen Crossroads by Janine Rosche,

Aspen Crossroads

Aspen Crossroads 
A Whisper Canyon Romance #1
By Janine Rosche

Haven Haviland made a mistake and now she's living with the consequences of it. Unfortunately, Whisper Canyon is not a forgiving place and due to the sins of her late mother, they aren't about to forgive or forget the rumors that are circulating. But Haven needs to find a job soon and the closer to home the better.

Jace Daring promised his late mother that he would never return to Whisper Canyon. But when the company he works for decides this small community is perfect for their newest project. There's just one problem - Mayor Trent Garrison. 

Trent Garrison has a hold on Whisper Canyon that he isn't about to let go of. Worse he has the power as mayor to destroy any and all who get in his way and Aspen Crossroads is in his sights.

This is a book that deals with several sensitive/delicate issues that have a direct bearing on the characters, their past, their present, and their future. A few of the characters are victims of sex trafficking and are being offered a chance to reclaim the life they may have had if they had been given the chance. But second chances are not easy, especially when dealing with real people with their prejudices, fears, and preconceived notions. The various aspects are handled delicately offering the reader a chance to get to know the women behind the abuse as people. 

Aspen Crossroads is a well-written book that will keep the reader's attention as you root for the success of the restaurant and its employees. I would recommend this book that was my introduction to the author and her work. There are no graphic scenes to give readers pause though the various characters do discuss their pasts in a limited fashion.

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: Aspen Crossroads
Series: A Whisper Canyon Romance #1
Author: Janine Rosche
Publisher: Berkley Books
Release Date: August 24, 2021
Genre: Western Romance

To protect those most vulnerable, Haven Haviland must trust her heart–and her regrets–to a mysterious newcomer in this moving contemporary romance. 

Few in the community of Whisper Canyon have actually met Jace Daring, a handsome recluse who lives at Aspen Crossroads, the farm at the edge of town. But that doesn’t stop the rumors about the multiple women who live with him. He must protect the truth–that his farm-to-table restaurant will provide new livelihoods for women rescued from human trafficking–or he risks the safety and futures of those relying on him. But he can’t do it alone. 

Haven Haviland has always been everyone’s safe place to fall until one mistake closes her counseling practice and leaves her open to the town’s gossip. Trusting men has gotten her in trouble before. However, accepting Jace’s job offer to mentor the rescued women seems like the perfect way to right her wrongs. 

When the mayor’s campaign to clean up Whisper Canyon targets Aspen Crossroads, the restaurant comes under fire, dangers from the women’s pasts are awakened, and Haven’s sins are exposed for all to see. Jace would sacrifice himself to save Haven and the women under his care, but his efforts might not be enough. And in the end, it might not be the women most in need of saving after all.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Janine Rosche 

Prone to wander, Janine Rosche finds as much comfort on the open road as she does at home. This longing to chase adventure, behold splendor, and experience redemption is woven into her Madison River Romance and Whisper Canyon series. When she isn’t writing or traveling, she teaches family life education courses to college students, takes too many pictures of her sleeping dogs, and embarrasses her four children and husband with boy band serenades. Learn more online at janinerosche.com, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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(1) winner will receive a Society 6 Mountain Morning Tote, Live By Faith Journal, & “Stay Home or Go Roam” Hoodie from the soon-to-be-released Love Wander Read apparel collection!

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Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 7, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 14, 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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9.09.2021

The Heart's Charge ~ Review

The Heart's Charge
Hanger's Horseman #2
By Karen Witemeyer

As members of Hanger's Horsemen, Mark Wallace and Jonah Brooks have a legendary quality. Unfortunately many can't see past the legend to the heart and soul of the men behind it. But when a newborn baby needs immediate transport to a foundling home Mark and Jonah find themselves in the right place at the right time. And when Mark is reunited with his first love he doesn't know whether this is a good thing or not.

Katherine Palmer left society and her ruined reputation behind when she moved to Texas to start a home for foundlings. She knew she would never marry not after the mistake that she made but she could still do some good for those innocents who needed the care and love she could offer them. But when the man whose heart she rejected turns up with a child in need she is given a second chance.

But there is more than a foundling home and a lost love to keep Mark and Jonah in Llano County, Texas when they hear rumors of kiddy-nappers. When someone is in need Hanger's Horsemen aren't about to turn a blind eye to the situation.

The Heart's Charge is the second book in the Hanger's Horsemen series and like the first follows the life of soldiers who are seeking to do good after witnessing and taking part in war's atrocities. This book focuses on Mark and Jonah and their bonds of friendship and brotherhood. It was interesting to see how they interacted with Kate and Eliza and how these interactions changed as the four had to work together for the good of the children they were drawn to help.

This book is a historical romance with definite elements of mystery. It is a well-written book that has excellent pacing and attention to detail without being wordy. The characters are dimensional and relatable so one cares about them and what they are going through. Would make a great book club selection.

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:

Members of Hanger's Horsemen, Mark Wallace and Jonah Brooks arrive in Llano County, Texas, to deliver a steed, never expecting they'd deliver a baby as well. Left with an infant to care for, they head to a nearby foundling home, where Mark encounters the woman he'd nearly married a decade ago.

After failing at love, Katherine Palmer dedicated her life to caring for children, teaming up with Eliza Southerland to start Harmony House. From mixed ancestry, illegitimate, and female, Eliza understands the pain of not fitting society's mold. Yet those are the very attributes that lead her to minister to outcast children. The taciturn Jonah intrigues her with his courage and kindness, but there are secrets behind his eyes--ghosts from wars past and others still being waged.

However, when a handful of urchin children from the area go missing, a pair of Horsemen are exactly what the women need. Working together to find the children, will these two couples find love as well?