The Shattered Tales ~ Cover Reveal Day 1 ~ To Shatter A Slipper

 Today is the cover reveal for the first book in 

The Shattered Realms series.

~*~ To Shatter A Slipper ~*~

Book Description: 

What if the glass slipper fit the wrong girl?

Kirsi Allerednic was never one to enjoy balls, corsets, or fake smiles. She would much rather chat with the charming servant, Caden, than catch the eye of a prince who is already far more interested in a girl with glass slippers. However, her father insists Kirsi takes every opportunity to elevate her status, even when that opportunity comes in the form of a conveniently sized shoe.

When Kirsi discovers she fits the slipper of the prince’s proclaimed love, her father doesn’t hesitate to take advantage of the mistake. Kirsi could always confess that she never met the prince, but her father has threatened to destroy Caden’s life if she dares speak the truth. To protect the ones she loves, Kirsi must steal the life of a nameless girl. It shouldn’t be too difficult to mirror a girl the prince barely knows... unless a mysterious godmother has something to say about it.

Will Kirsi be able to escape what her sole has bound her to? Or will she be forced to steal another’s happily ever after?

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Shatter-Slipper-Cinderella-Retelling-Shattered-ebook/dp/B0C3BF4CPD

Now to the Cover Reveal

Which is, I might add, gorgeous!

Abigail Manning: is a wife, nanny, and author of YA romance. She resides with her

husband, Marcus, in the beautiful state of Tennessee. In school, she studied both Early Childhood Development and Theatre Arts, both of which aided in the development of her Emerald Realm series, based off of retold fairy tales. Abigail has always adored working with young children and drawing inspiration from their creativity. Her stories are geared towards young adults, but inspired off of children's tales. She greatly enjoys the challenge of reinventing stories that most readers grew up with. She has only recently begun her career in writing, but already has growing ambitions revolving around her blossoming stories.

Find her online at: 

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War of the Fallen - Spotlight and Cover Reveal for Rogue Survivors Series

 Welcome to the Cover Reveal for Angela R. Watts's 

upcoming

series the Rogue Survivors

But first, a little about book one, War of the Fallen, Rogue Survivors #1

To save her brother, civilian Marci Maxwell will do whatever it takes…

Even if it means joining forces with a runaway super soldier and mercenary space mafia.

After the Space Guardians strand Marci Maxwell aboard Gold Chaser, she finds herself in a fight for her life against rabid monsters sent to kill her… until stowaway, Kenji Matsuoka appears. After narrowly escaping the monster-infested ship, the duo must join a crew of space mafia to infiltrate the impenetrable Space Guardians HQ: the men that created Kenji, kidnapped Marci’s brother... and are aiding the fallen gods in creating a supreme human race.

The ragtag crew must face traitors in their midst and demons from their pasts before they stand a chance against the Guardians. When they finally begin their risky infiltration to save dozens of victims, they're met with an unexpected trial: the Guardians need Marci for their ultimate plan. And the gods will stop at nothing to obtain her.

Did you know that you can support the release of this series by pledging your support via Kickstarter?

Series Cover Reveal

Author Bio + Links

ANGELA R. WATTS is the bestselling and award-nominated author of The Infidel Books and the Remnant Trilogy. She’s been writing stories since she was little and has over 25 works in print. She also writes articles for a few magazines and publishers. When she’s not writing, Angela is a freelance editor, lead editor for Story-weavers Publishing, blogger, anime-lover, and artist. She lives in Tennessee with her family and many pets. Angela loves connecting with readers, and you can follow her on social media to stay up-to-date with her releases or contact her through her website.

Website: angelarwatts.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaRWattsauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelarwattsauthor/

Newsletter:https://angelarwatts.com/subscribe/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeculiarAngela

Be sure to support this series via Kickstarter.

The Words We Lost ~ Review

The Words We Lost

Fog Harbor Romance #1

By Nicole Deese

Ingrid Erikson has lost her way. Since the death of her best friend Cecelia (Cece) Campbell she just been surviving. She can't concentrate and her work has been suffering since, of course her work was also directly tied to Cece who was an international bestselling author. But with Cece's death she just can't do her job as an acquisitions editor for a struggling publisher. And she's been given an ultimatum find Cece's final book or lose your job. Ouch and totally unsympathetic. 

But finding Cece's final work means returning home and facing the man she thought she'd have a future with. Joel Campbell never wanted to lose Ingrid, but trying to protect her did just that. Now they will have to work together and revisit the past and its painful memories. But the search to discover Cece's final work, if it was ever written, will change everything, forcing Ingrid and Joel to work together.

This book is an emotional one as Ingrid deals with her losses, yes more than one. But Cece's was the one that affected her so unexpectedly because it highlighted just how much she had lost. This is a book it is hard to review because of the emotional aspect of it. One needs to read it to fully experience just what Ingrid was feeling. But she was also disconnected from fully experiencing life because of the trauma she was still dealing with. This book speaks to one on a personal level, but how much depends on the losses one has experienced in one's own life. This is a story that each reader must experience for oneself. The Words We Lost showcases the author's craft with words as she moves one in unexpected ways as the story unfolds. In my opinion this would make an excellent book club or community read selection.

I was provided a complimentary copy with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Three friends. 

Two broken promises. 

One missing manuscript.

As a senior acquisitions editor for Fog Harbor Books in San Francisco, Ingrid Erikson has rejected many a manuscript for lack of defined conflict and dramatic irony--two elements her current life possesses in spades. In the months following the death of her childhood best friend and international bestselling author Cecelia Campbell, Ingrid has not only lost her ability to escape into fiction due to a rare trauma response, but she's also desperate to find the closure she's convinced will come with Cecelia's missing final manuscript.

After Ingrid jeopardizes her career, she fears her future will remain irrevocably broken. But then Joel Campbell--the man who shattered her belief in happily-ever-afters--offers her a sealed envelope from his late cousin, Cecelia, asking Joel and Ingrid to put their differences aside and retrieve a mysterious package in their coastal Washington hometown.

Honoring Cecelia's last request will challenge their convictions and test their loyalties, but through it all, will Ingrid and Joel be brave enough to uncover a twice-in-a-lifetime love?

Counterfeit Faith ~ Review

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for 

Counterfeit Faith by Crystal Caudill, 

hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Counterfeit Faith

Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age #3

By Crystal Caudill

Counterfeit Faith is the third book in the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. And yes, the series does read better if read as a series, but you can absolutely read and enjoy this book if you haven't yet read the previous books.

Final Chance House of Refuge is a place of last resort for children who are considered just this side of criminals, which is, at times, an unjust assessment of children who are forced at too young an age to try to survive in difficult circumstances. 

Gwendolyn Ellison is the Matron of Final Chance and as such she takes her role very seriously. She is one of but a handful of people who can provide a positive influence, to offer love to scared and hurting children. But when Gwendolyn seeks answers to abuses of the boys' side of Final Chance, she soon finds herself in danger - both her position and her life.

Secret Service operative Josiah Isaacs has a personal interest in Final Chance when his nieces and nephew are taken into the refuge. Soon he finds more of interest than his young family members within those walls. Could this refuge be connected to his case? And what of the charming Matron Ellison? Is she as caring and vulnerable as she appears to be? Or is she part of the carefully concealed counterfeiting operation he has been after? The answers he seeks can only be found in Final Chance; he is determined to get them!

This is a wonderful Historical read. And the characters are ones that I, as a reader.was able to connect to. I do find Josiah's reputation to be an interesting one - nine broken engagements! One can easily understand Gwen's family's concerns, what with her work with him on the case she has been caught in the middle of. This is a perfect escape after a long and stress-filled day. I highly recommend it!

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: Counterfeit Faith 

Series: Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age #3 

Author: Crystal Caudill 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: May 16, 2023 

Genre: Christian Historical Romance 

She's losing her faith in mankind. He's lost his faith in God. Can working together restore them both? 

As matron of Final Chance House of Refuge, Gwendolyn Ellison has dedicated her life to serving the children deemed delinquents by society. She'll protect them with everything she has. So when she suspects someone is using Final Chance for criminal deeds, she's determined to investigate and put a stop to it. But villains don't like to be crossed--and they're willing to kill to get their way. 

Gwendolyn knows she can't quit fighting. More than her own life is on the line if counterfeiters go free. She must find someone she can trust to help her expose the criminals and protect the children under her care. 

Charming and chivalrous Secret Service operative Josiah Isaacs has never been able to turn his back on a woman in trouble--and capturing counterfeiters is his job, after all. The danger he's truly worried about is his growing attraction to Gwendolyn when his heart wants to remain faithful to his deceased wife. 

As both peril and interest grow, he begins to consider whether a second love may be possible--if they can live through this case. At the same time, he's put off by her faith in a God he no longer trusts. How can a future together even be possible when their beliefs are at odds? 

"Page-turning action combines with depth and richness to create a full-bodied, rewarding read." 

 --Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of The Metropolitan Affair 

"Readers who love romance, suspense, and a graceful amount of faith won't want to miss this story." 

 --Toni Shiloh, Christy Award-winning author 

"With a host of sympathetic and likable characters (and a few not so likable), a riveting plot that clips along at the perfect pace, and a relatable faith thread, this book [is a] completely enjoyable read." 

 --Kimberly Duffy, Carol Award finalist and author of A Tapestry of Light

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | Christianbook | BookBub

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About the Author

Crystal Caudill is the author of "dangerously good historical romance," with her work garnering awards from Romance Writers of America and ACFW. She is a stay-at-home mom and caregiver, and when she isn’t writing, Caudill can be found playing board games with her family, drinking hot tea, or reading other great books at her home outside Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

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(1) winner will receive print copies of Counterfeit Love, Counterfeit Hope, and Counterfeit Faith, a set of bookmarks, 2 stickers with quotes, and a magnet with a QR code to a "test your Secret Service knowledge" quiz!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 31, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on June 7, 2023. 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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What Happens Next ~ Review

What Happens Next

By Christina Suzann Nelson

Faith Byrne's life has taken an unexpected turn, one that finds her on the other side of a divorce. Worse, her ex is getting remarried in Hawaii and has decided that their daughters will spend the entire upcoming Summer vacation there with him and his new(almost) wife. With her summer open except for her podcast, which ironically looks for the happy, the triumph after tragedy, she's at loose ends.

But a letter draws her back to her childhood, to her happy summer. But what she didn't know was that the summer that meant everything to her until she was once again uprooted ended with questions and sorrow for those she left behind. Her best friend of that summer, and possibly of her entire life, went missing, and still no one knows what happened to Heather. Can Faith's skills in searching out the truth, of digging deeper, help her bring Heather home and closure to a family needing to know the truth?

What Happens Next is a powerful and moving story as one woman holds out hope that someday her daughter will return. But what does such hope cost? Dora's family has crumbled around her as she stubbornly, in their opinion, refuses to accept the truth - the truth that Heather is never returning. 

This is a situation that I think no one can know how they will respond to it. When someone we love is suddenly missing, how long do we hold out hope that they will be found, that they will walk through the door? The author presents well the various characters in both the past and the present day, giving us a look at the summer leading up to the moment when Heather disappears and the present-day search for the truth. This is an emotional story with depths and twists as everyone works through the pain they were left with. This would make an excellent book club selection, and as the setting is summer, would make a perfect summer read too.

What Happens Next will be what you are wondering throughout!

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:

Everyone has a story, 

and maybe everyone needs a little help toward healing.

Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy--but her real life does not mirror the stories she tells. While her daughters spend the summer in Hawaii with her ex-husband and his new wife, she must manage life on her own. All of that changes when she's asked to spotlight her childhood best friend's missing person case on her podcast.

Dora Crane has never accepted that her younger daughter could be dead, keeping her home looking the same as when her daughter disappeared. But when her husband leaves her and her older daughter intervenes, she agrees to counseling and to pack up her missing daughter's belongings under one condition: Faith Byrne comes to Deep Valley and sheds light on the cold case.

As the long-abandoned investigation moves forward, old wounds and long-buried secrets are exposed. Will these two women, whose lives have never been the same, finally get the answers they need to reconcile the past and the future?

Memorial Day ~ In Dawn's Waning Light

 

In honor of those who served.

This poem was written several years ago

following my own father's death which

was a result of his own service.

This was taken from Gossamers and Wisps

Tracking the Tiny Target ~ Review

Tracking the Tiny Target

Bring the Children Home

By Connie Queen

Bristol Delaney hasn't stayed anyplace long, not since she left her ex-husband Rex behind. When her son is kidnapped, Bristol knows who is behind it. There is no doubt in her mind that the three years she's kept her son hidden away from her husband weren't enough. But she'll do anything within her power to get her son back, even if it puts her in the direct path of danger.

Deputy Sheriff Chandler Murphy is determined to bring Spencer home, and he will do his best to keep Bristol safe. But Chandler has more on his mind as he feels that Bristol's ex had something to do with his father's disappearance. But when the case takes an unexpected turn, Bristol and Chandler are left with more questions than answers as they search for clues as to Spencer's whereabouts.

Tracking the Tiny Target jumps right into the action, which sets the scene for everything that is to come. Now I understand Bristol's desire to find her son, but I also think she was a bit reckless in how she did it. If something happened to her, Spencer would have been in even more trouble.

Overall, this was a fairly good read, I will admit I preferred the second half of the book as the action seemed to be more productive and less random wheel-spinning. If you are at all familiar with Love Inspired Suspense, you know what to expect in general terms. But if this is new to you, let's just say there are no loose ends, and you are guaranteed a satisfying ending.

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:

Catching a kidnapper takes teamwork

…and a K-9’s help.

When a three-year-old boy is kidnapped, deputy sheriff Chandler Murphy and his search-and-rescue K-9 partner are on the case. And when the child’s mother, Bristol Delaney, insists on helping, he can’t turn her away. But someone is dead set on stopping the investigation. Can Chandler guarantee Bristol’s safety and rescue the missing child before the trail goes cold?"