Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal by Peter Wilson

31 Jan 2022 2 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Welcome

JACK GREGSON AND THE STOLEN SONS by Peter Wilson

Join Us for This Tour: January 31 to February 11!

Book Details:

Book Title: Jack Gregson & the Stolen Sons (book two) by Peter Wilson

Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 193 pages

Genre: Fantasy/MysteryPublisher: Crystal Publishing, LLC

Release Date: December 2021

Format available for review: print-softback (USA only) ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF)

Tour dates: January 31 to February 11

Content Rating: PG. My book is rated PG because there is no sex–not even a suggestion. The language is appropriate for a 10-year-old. (Similar to Harry Potter.)

Book Description:

Dark Mystery
Ancient Prophecy
Family Secrets

When a loud, incessant knocking disturbs the peace at Gregson Manor, David and Rosie once again travel through the mysterious portal, where they encounter darkness, chaos and impossible impossibilities.

Only by fulfilling an ancient prophecy and uniting unlikely allies can they save parallel universes.

A dormant sun awaiting new dawn,
Two stolen sons their mothers mourn.
One will wake from whence they laid,
The other repeats a mistake once made.

Who are the sons?

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Book Title: Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal (book one) by Peter Wilson

Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 174 pagesGenre: Fantasy/MysteryPublisher: Crystal Publishing, LLCRelease Date: June 2018Format available for review: ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF)Tour dates: January 31 to February 11Content Rating: PG. My book is rated PG because there is no sex–not even a suggestion. The language is appropriate for a 10-year-old. (Similar to Harry Potter.)

Book Description:

Something has changed at the Gregson Manor. An evil force from the family’s past has returned to upheave their lives.

Jack and his cousins explore the family secrets as they are pulled through a portal into a universe of endless worlds and possibilities.

Together, they race to escape and destroy the evil Theorden and his followers who strive to unlock the power of the Forgotten Portal and wreak havoc on Gregson Manor and the World.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I don’t read a lot of fantasy, but I did find this one enjoyable. Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portals is written for tweens and teens and I can see this age loving this book. The main character’s are 11 to 13. The three found an old magic book in an old family home that takes them on a journey that takes them on a whirlwind of fantasy that will take fantasy lovers on a journey they won’t forget.

Peter Wilson does a really nice job of writing this book. The characters are realistic and develop well as the story unfolds. The detailed scenes will keep readers involved in the story so much so its hard to put the book down. The many twists and turns will throw you off guard making it difficult to figure out what is happening next. I’m giving this one Four Stars. If you enjoy a good clean fantasy, this one is a must for you. I encourage you to check this book out for hours of enjoyable entertainment.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Meet the Author:

Peter Wilson is an award-winning writer based in Sydney, Australia. His first novel, Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal has won awards internationally, in both the USA and United Kingdom, and has quickly become a favourite with young readers. Peter’s second book in his trilogy series, Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Sons, is set for release in 2021. In addition to children’s and young adult content, Peter is also interested in writing for the adult market and is currently working on a crime thriller set in his home city, Sydney.

connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:
Jan 31 –The Momma Spot– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / giveaway
Jan 31 –Splashes of Joy– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / giveaway
Feb 1 –The Momma Spot– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / giveaway
Feb 1 – Kam’s Place – book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal
Feb 1 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / author interview / giveaway
Feb 2 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / giveaway
Feb 2 –Rockin’ Book Reviews– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / giveaway
Feb 3 – Kam’s Place – book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons
Feb 3 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / giveaway
Feb 4 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / giveaway
Feb 7 –Books for Books– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons
Feb 8 –Splashes of Joy– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / giveaway
Feb 8 –Gina Rae Mitchell– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / guest post / giveaway
Feb 8 –Rockin’ Book Reviews– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / guest post / giveaway
Feb 9 –Book Corner News and Reviews– book review of Jack Gregson and the Stolen Sons / giveaway
Feb 9 –Gina Rae Mitchell– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / author interview / giveaway
Feb 10 –Book Corner News and Reviews– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal / giveaway
Feb 11 –Books for Books– book review of Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal

Enter the Giveaway:

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Matrimony. Mayhem, and Murder by C. S McDonald

27 Jan 2022 1 Comment

by Splashes of Joy in C.S. McDonald, Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook

Join us for this review tour from Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022!

Book Details:

Book Title: Matrimony. Mayhem, and Murder (A Fiona Quinn Mystery)

Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: Adult Fiction, 242 pages

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter Books

Release date: Nov 10, 2021

Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald’s books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults–no bad language or sexual content.

Book Description:

The venue is set, invitations sent, and the flowers ordered. It’s almost time for Fiona and Nathan to get married…again. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing…well, until the wedding planner is found dead.

Then the woman Fiona has never met shows up–Nathan’s enigmatic mom, Rita Landry. And she’s wearing a gorgeous but mysterious necklace. Worse,

Rita is being followed by two sinister-looking men, forcing her to flee the country. And who gets dragged along? None other than the bride-to be! How does a girl prepare for all of that? Looks like Fiona’s perfectly planned matrimony has morphed into mayhem and murder!

You’re formally invited to Fiona and Nathan’s wedding. Question is: Will the wedding happen?

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Book Details:

Book Title: Mambo and Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6

Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: YA Fiction, 160 pages

Run Time: 4 hours, 9 minutes

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter Books

Release date: October 31, 2018

Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Worse, ballroom dancing simply isn’t Detective Nathan

Landry’s forte. After weeks of practice, Nathan still has two left feet. Can Fiona step in to guide Nathan through this dancing debacle or will it take 40 years for the detective to find his footing?

Double yikes! Join Fiona and detective Landry in this high-stepping whodunit!

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Enjoy All Four Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries:

Book Details:

Book Title: Banking on a Murder: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery

Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: YA Fiction, 30 pages

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter Books

Release date: January 31, 2018

Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

worse, Fiona is beside herself and spends the entire Memorial Day weekend searching for her friend. Did her ex-husband abduct her? Has she been murdered? Somehow Fiona knows that the key to Priscilla Conroy’s disappearance lies within the bank. But how can that be?

Join Fiona Quinn for a quick mystery that’s sure to keep you guessing!

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Book Details:

Book Title: Harriet’s Heist: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery

Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: YA Fiction, 51 pages

Length: 1 hr, 11 minutes

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter Books

Release date: August 14, 2018

Formats Available for review: audible download, ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Fiona Quinn arrives at her parent’s home in Daytona, Florida for a short

visit only to be informed that their usually quiet retirement community has been besieged with robberies—cash, jewelry, and more. Her mom told all the neighbors Fiona is a wiz at catching bad guys.

Yikes!

Can Fiona crack the case? Hopefully, but what’s an amateur sleuth supposed to do when her Maltese, Harriet, shows up decked out in the stolen

goods?

Double yikes!

Join Fiona, her parents, Harriet, and some pretty crazy old ladies for a real jewel of a quick mystery!

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Book Details:

Book Title: Crystal Clear Confusion: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery

Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: YA Fiction, 37 pages

Length: 1 hr, 22 minutes

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter Books

Release date: January 15, 2019

Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Yikes! Fiona’s been having a recurring nightmare and it’s driving her to

distraction—so much so that she’s allowed her kooky neighbor, Astrid Dingle, to search for the answer through her crystal ball. What could be the cause of the dream, and what lengths will Fiona go to get to the crux of it all? You’ll be chasing dreams with Fiona, Detective Landry and Astrid in this fun quick mystery!

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Book Details:

Book Title: The Christmas Cameo: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery

Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: YA Fiction, 32 pages

Length: 1 hr, 16 minutes

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter Books

Release date: November 13, 2019

Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

How very strange! To the family’s knowledge, Uncle Wilbur had never been married. So, who is this mysterious woman? Now, Fiona is on a holiday mission to locate D.A.S. and deliver the belated gift.

Question is, what happened to the marriage? Is D.A.S. still alive after all these years? And if so, can Fiona find her before Christmas?

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Meet the Author:

During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg. Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh. The female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Next Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy! Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook

Tour Schedule:

Jan 10 -Mystery Review Crew – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway

Jan 10 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 10 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 11 – Olio by Marilyn – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 11 – Lisa’s Reading – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 12 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 13 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 13 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 13 – Kam’s Place – book review of MAMBO AND MURDER

Jan 13 – Buried Under Books – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER/ giveaway

Jan 14 – Blooming with Books – audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 17 – Blooming with Books – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 17 – Kam’s Place – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER

Jan 17 – Buried Under Books – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 18 – My Reading Journeys – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 18 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 18 – Kam’s Place – book review of BANKING ON MURDER

Jan 19 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 19 – Kam’s Place – book review of HARRIET’S HEIST

Jan 19 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 20 – She Just Loves Books – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 20 – Kam’s Place – book review of CRYSTAL CLEAR CONFUSION

Jan 21 – Blooming with Books –book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 21 – Kam’s Place – book review of THE CHRISTMAS CAMEO

Jan 24 – Bigreadersite – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 24 – PuzzlePaws Blog – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 25 – PuzzlePaws Blog – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 25 – The Momma Spot – audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 25 – Bigreadersite – book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 26 – The Momma Spot – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 26 – Bigreadersite – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 26 – Locks, Hooks and Books – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 27 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 27 – Splashes of Joy – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 27 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 28 – The Momma Spot –book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 28 – Pause for Tales – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 28 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Jan 31 – @twilight_reader – audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

Jan 31 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Feb 1 – Westveil Publishing – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

Feb 1 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

Feb 1 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY

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Giveaway and Tour Matrimony, Mayhem and Murder by C.S. McDonald

27 Jan 2022 Leave a comment

by Splashes of Joy in C.S. McDonald, iRead Book Tours

Book Details:

Book Title: Matrimony. Mayhem, and Murder (A Fiona Quinn Mystery) Author: C.S. McDonald

Category: Adult Fiction, 242 pages

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publisher: McWriter BooksRelease date: Nov 10, 2021

Formats Available for review: print (paperback), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4

Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald’s books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults–no bad language or sexual content.

Book Description:

The venue is set, invitations sent, and the flowers ordered. It’s almost time for Fiona and Nathan to get married…again. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing…well, until the wedding planner is found dead.

Then the woman Fiona has never met shows up–Nathan’s enigmatic mom, Rita Landry. And she’s wearing a gorgeous but mysterious necklace. Worse, Rita is being followed by two sinister-looking men, forcing her to flee the country. And who gets dragged along? None other than the bride-to be! How does a girl prepare for all of that? Looks like Fiona’s perfectly planned matrimony has morphed into mayhem and murder!

You’re formally invited to Fiona and Nathan’s wedding. Question is: Will the wedding happen?

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Today, I am reviewing another C.S. MCDONALD Cozy Mystery Matrimony. Mayhem and Murder, book Ten of A Fiona Quinn Mystery. I haven’t read these mysteries in order, and you don’t need to. Each of these stories stands on its own. I love Fiona and Nathan and was excited to finally read about their wedding, but in true Fiona and Nathan way of life, this wedding was anything but perfect. If it can go wrong in a wedding, it did in this one. And wouldn’t you know, there would have to be a murder involved so the wedding couple would have an investigation to do. But did it have to be the wedding planner? And what are Russians doing here? All of this is happening at the same time Fiona is finally going to meet Nathan’s mom Rita.

I had so much fun reading this book, with characters smart enough to investigate murders yet hilarious enough that had me giggling throughout the story. This is a whirlwind of a story with so much happening, and so many twists and turns it will have your head spinning. McDonald does another amazing job of writing a cozy mystery that will have you turning the pages fast as you try to figure out what is happening. And no sweat over this being the tenth book in the series; it is just as good if not better than the first book! If you love a good cozy mystery, I encourage you to read Matrimony, Mayhem, and Murder and any other book by C.S. McDonald.

Also check out these books by C.S. MCDONALD

Mambo and Murder (A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6) or All of C.S. McDonald’s Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries

Book Details:

Book Title: Mambo and Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6
Author: C.S. McDonald
Category: YA Fiction, 160 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 9 minutes
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: McWriter Books
Release date: October 31, 2018
Formats Available for review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)
Tour dates: Man 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Three ballroom dancers were murdered over 40 years ago. Wow, that’s one old cold case. What’s more, the murderer, who was thought to have been killed during a police chase, has resurfaced in Pittsburgh. Yikes! How can that be?
Worse, ballroom dancing simply isn’t Detective Nathan Landry’s forte. After weeks of practice, Nathan still has two left feet. Can Fiona step in to guide Nathan through this dancing debacle or will it take 40 years for the detective to find his footing?
Double yikes! Join Fiona and detective Landry in this high-stepping whodunit!

BUY THE BOOK:
Audible ~ AmazonOr Review All Four Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries:Book Details:

Book Title: Banking on a Murder: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery
Author: C.S. McDonald
Category: YA Fiction, 30 pages
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: McWriter Books
Release date: January 31, 2018
Formats Available for review: ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Fiona’s old college chum, Priscilla Conroy, has recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after a most unpleasant divorce. Fiona was looking forward to reconnecting with her friend to help cheer her up and the two had made plans to meet at the bank where her friend worked after it closed—only Priscilla never shows up for the lunch date. Thinking the worse, Fiona is beside herself and spends the entire Memorial Day weekend searching for her friend. Did her ex-husband abduct her? Has she been murdered? Somehow Fiona knows that the key to Priscilla Conroy’s disappearance lies within the bank. But how can that be?

Join Fiona Quinn for a quick mystery that’s sure to keep you guessing!

Buy the Book:
AmazonBook Details:

Book Title: Harriet’s Heist: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery
Author: C.S. McDonald
Category: YA Fiction, 51 pages
Length: 1 hr, 11 minutes
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: McWriter Books
Release date: August 14, 2018
Formats Available for review: audible download, ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Fiona Quinn arrives at her parent’s home in Daytona, Florida for a short visit only to be informed that their usually quiet retirement community has been besieged with robberies—cash, jewelry, and more. Her mom told all the neighbors Fiona is a wiz at catching bad guys.

Yikes!

Can Fiona crack the case? Hopefully, but what’s an amateur sleuth supposed to do when her Maltese, Harriet, shows up decked out in the stolen goods?

Double yikes!

Join Fiona, her parents, Harriet, and some pretty crazy old ladies for a real jewel of a quick mystery!Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ AudibleBook Details:

Book Title: Crystal Clear Confusion: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery
Author: C.S. McDonald
Category: YA Fiction, 37 pages
Length: 1 hr, 22 minutes
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: McWriter Books
Release date: January 15, 2019
Formats Available for review: audible download, ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

Yikes! Fiona’s been having a recurring nightmare and it’s driving her to distraction—so much so that she’s allowed her kooky neighbor, Astrid Dingle, to search for the answer through her crystal ball. What could be the cause of the dream, and what lengths will Fiona go to get to the crux of it all? You’ll be chasing dreams with Fiona, Detective Landry and Astrid in this fun quick mystery! Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ AudibleBook Details:

Book Title: The Christmas Cameo: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery
Author: C.S. McDonald
Category: YA Fiction, 32 pages
Length: 1 hr, 16 minutes
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: McWriter Books
Release date: November 13, 2019
Formats Available for review: audible download, ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)

Book Description:

A lovely cameo brooch is discovered in Fiona’s late Uncle Wilbur’s house two days before Christmas. The pin bears a romantic Christmas message from Wilbur for his new wife with the initials, D.A.S.
How very strange! To the family’s knowledge, Uncle Wilbur had never been married. So, who is this mysterious woman? Now, Fiona is on a holiday mission to locate D.A.S. and deliver the belated gift.
Question is, what happened to the marriage? Is D.A.S. still alive after all these years? And if so, can Fiona find her before Christmas?
Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ Audiblehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/ErLC4HFdFFE

Meet the Author:

For twenty-six years C.S. McDonald’s life whirled around a song and a dance. Classically trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, The Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and many others, she became a professional dancer and choreographer. During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg. Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh. The female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Next Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy! Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook

Tour Schedule:
Jan 10 –Mystery Review Crew – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 10 –Cover Lover Book Review– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 10 –Rockin’ Book Reviews– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 11 –Olio by Marilyn– books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 11 –Lisa’s Reading– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 12 –Olio by Marilyn– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 13 –Olio by Marilyn– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 13 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 13 –Kam’s Place– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER
Jan 13 – Buried Under Books – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER/ giveaway
Jan 14 –Blooming with Books– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 17 –Blooming with Books– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 17 –Kam’s Place– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER
Jan 17 – Buried Under Books – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 18 – All Booked Up Reviews – Instagram – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER
Jan 18 – My Reading Journeys – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 18 –She Just Loves Books– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 18 –Kam’s Place– book review of BANKING ON MURDER
Jan 18 – My Reading Journeys – book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 19 –She Just Loves Books– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 19 –Kam’s Place– book review of HARRIET’S HEIST
Jan 19 –Splashes of Joy– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 19 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 20 –She Just Loves Books– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 20 –Kam’s Place– book review of CRYSTAL CLEAR CONFUSION
Jan 21 –Blooming with Books–book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 21 –Kam’s Place– book review of THE CHRISTMAS CAMEO
Jan 24 –Bigreadersite– books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 25 –Bigreadersite– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 25 – PuzzlePaws Blog – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 25 – The Momma Spot – audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 26 –The Momma Spot– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 26 –Bigreadersite– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 26 –Locks, Hooks and Books– books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 26 – PuzzlePaws Blog – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 27 –@twilight_reader– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 27 –Splashes of Joy– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 27 –Gina Rae Mitchell– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 28 –The Momma Spot–book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 28 –Pause for Tales– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 28 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 31 –@twilight_reader– audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 31 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway

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Peccadillo at the Palace (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

25 Jan 2022 3 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook, Kara Bovee

Join us for this tour from Jan 10to Feb 4, 2022!

Book Title:

Peccadillo at the Palace (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari BoveeCategory: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 332 pagesLength: 9 hours, 52 minutesGenre: Historical Mystery, Cozy MysteryPublisher: Bosque PublishingRelease date: April 2020Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing.

Description:

She’s outgunned her opponents at every turn, but will it be enough to solve a royal case of murder? Annie Oakley can’t believe her good fortune at an imperial invitation.Queen Victoria wants Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to perform for her Golden Jubilee. But during the voyage to England, a royal escort is murdered and the gun-slinging star finds herself at the center of an assassination plot against the crown.Determined to catch the killer, Annie tracks down the clues. And by the time they reach London, she thinks she’s right on course. But when her husband falls mysteriously ill, and an assassination attempt is made on the queen, the sharpshooting amateur sleuth may find herself out to sea before her ship comes in.Can the clever markswoman solve the double-barreled mystery before it’s too late?Peccadillo at the Palace is the second novel in the Annie Oakley Mystery Series. If you like a fast-paced mystery with unexpected plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end, you’ll love this riveting historical mystery featuring America’s favorite sure-shot.

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Book Details:

Book Title: Girl with a Gun (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 316 pages
Length: 9 hours, 24 minutes.
Genre: Historical Mystery / Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Bosque Publishing
Release date: April 2020
Formats Available for Review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: PG + M: Mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences.

Annie Oakley thrives as a sharpshooter in the Wild West Show. Finally, she has a chance to save her family’s farm—and make her dreams come true.

But her act misfires when she discovers her Indian assistant dead in her tent. Uncovering a shocking secret from her assistant’s past, the girl with the gun believes it’s murder. Determined to find the truth, she ruffles some horse feathers, making enemies along the trail.

But, when her prized gelding is stolen, Annie realizes she might have been the target all along.

Can Little Miss Sure Shot save her equine friend and find the killer before everything she’s worked for is destroyed?

If you like a cunning mystery, a feisty heroine, and a fast-paced plot that keeps the pages turning, you’ll love this wild ride with the iconic Annie Oakley in the saddle.

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Book Details:

Book Title: Shoot Like a Girl (A PreQuel Novella to Girl With A Gun) by Kari Bovee
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 84 pages
Length: 2 hrs, 14 minutes
Genre: Historical Fiction, Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Bosque Publishing
Release date: November 2019
Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: PG + M for mature themes and some swearing (damn, bitch)

Book Description:

She would do anything for her loved ones, even if it meant she’d be lost to them forever.

Young Annie Oakley never expected to be saddled with responsibility so soon. Following her father’s sudden death, the spirited girl finds herself shipped to a nearby county working for a couple promising a good wage. But when she discovers they are not what they seem, Annie suddenly fears her life may be in peril.

Determined to help her mother and siblings, she endures the hardships and mistreatment from the couple. But when that cruelty is targeted at the beautiful Buckskin horse who is her only friend, Annie decides to take matters into her own hands.

Will the spunky teen return to her loved ones, or will her decision land her in jail?

Shoot like a Girl is the prequel novella to the Annie Oakley mystery series. If you like a fiercely loyal heroine who won’t be anyone’s victim, then you’ll love Kari Bovée’s thrilling story of America’s best-loved sharpshooting sensation.

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Book Details:

Book Title: Peccadillo at the Palace (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari BoveeCategory: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 332 pagesLength: 9 hours, 52 minutesGenre: Historical Mystery, Cozy MysteryPublisher: Bosque PublishingRelease date: April 2020Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:She’s outgunned her opponents at every turn, but will it be enough to solve a royal case of murder? Annie Oakley can’t believe her good fortune at an imperial invitation.Queen Victoria wants Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to perform for her Golden Jubilee. But during the voyage to England, a royal escort is murdered and the gun-slinging star finds herself at the center of an assassination plot against the crown.Determined to catch the killer, Annie tracks down the clues. And by the time they reach London, she thinks she’s right on course. But when her husband falls mysteriously ill, and an assassination attempt is made on the queen, the sharpshooting amateur sleuth may find herself out to sea before her ship comes in.Can the clever markswoman solve the double-barreled mystery before it’s too late?Peccadillo at the Palace is the second novel in the Annie Oakley Mystery Series. If you like a fast-paced mystery with unexpected plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end, you’ll love this riveting historical mystery featuring America’s favorite sure-shot.

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Book Title: Folly at the Fair (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 322 pages
Length: 9 hours, 48 minutes
Genre: Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Bosque Publishing
Release date: June 2020
Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022
Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She never misses a target. But unless she can solve this murder, she’ll become one…

Chicago World’s Fair, 1893. “Little Sure Shot” Annie Oakley is exhausted from her work with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. But when a fellow performer scuffles with a man who threatens her harm, she has to keep her eyes peeled. And when the heckler is found dead under the Ferris Wheel, Annie won’t rest until she proves her defender is innocent.

Before she can rustle up any clues, an old friend asks Annie to protect her young daughter. And as more bodies turn up around the grounds, she’s going to need all her sharpshooting skills just to stay alive.

Can Annie live up to her reputation and put a bullseye on the killer?

Folly at the Fair is the third book in the Annie Oakley mystery series. If you like strong heroines, Wild West adventures, and suspenseful twists and turns, then you’ll love Kari Bovée’s fast-paced whodunit.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Peccadillo at the Palace is such a fun book to listen to. Author Kari Bovée takes readers on a trip to England to see the Queen. These are super characters that will stay with me for a while. I have enjoyed this series so much. It’s nice to go back in time to read about someone I didn’t know anything about. Bobeé does a fantastic job of weaving the real life facts with the fictional parts to bring he readers amazing books to read.

Susanna Burney does a wonderful job with the narration. Her voice was clear and pleasant to listen to. I like the way she changes her voice for each character. That’s not an easy task to do. This book

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Meet the Author:

When she’s not on a horse, or walking along the beautiful cottonwood-laden acequias of Corrales, New Mexico; or basking on white sand beaches under the Big Island Hawaiian sun, Kari Bovee is escaping into the past—scheming murder and mayhem for her characters both real and imagined, and helping them to find order in the chaos of her action-packed novels. Bovee writes the award-winning Annie Oakley Mystery Series and the Grace Michelle Mystery Series, and has more ideas than time for many, many more.

Connect with the author: We bsite ~ Goodreads ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram
~ PinterestTour Schedule:

Jan 10 – Mystery Review Crew – books spotlight / author interview / giveawayJan 10 -Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 10 -StoreyBook Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 11 –Cover Lover Book Review – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 11 -Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveawayJan 11 -Lamon Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveawayJan 11 – I’m All About Books – book series tour / giveawayJan 12 – Kam’s Place – book series spotlightJan 12 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book series spotlight / giveawayJan 12 -History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUNJan 12 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book series spotlight / giveawayJan 13 –My Bookish Bliss – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 13 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 13 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRLJan 18 -Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 18 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUNJan 18 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACEJan 18 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRLJan 18 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUNJan 18 – Literary Flits – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 19 -Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveawayJan 19 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 19 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIRJan 20 – My Bookish Bliss – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveawayJan 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 21 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveawayJan 21 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 21 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACEJan 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayJan 24 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIRJan 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 25 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveawayJan 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of PECCADILLOW AT THE PALACE / giveawayJan 26 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveawayJan 26 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveawayJan 26 – Chit Chat with Charity – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveawayJan 26 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book series spotlight / giveawayJan 27 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / author interview / giveawayJan 27 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 27 – Literary Flits – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 28 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayJan 28 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveawayJan 28 – Books for Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUNJan 31 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveawayJan 31 – Books for Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRLFeb 1 – Buried Under Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayFeb 1 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUNFeb 1 – Books for Books – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACEFeb 2 – Chit Chat with Charity – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayFeb 2 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayFeb 2 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRLFeb 2 – Books for Books – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIRFeb 2 – PuzzlePaws Blog – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayFeb 3 – Westveil Publishing – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveawayFeb 3 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveawayFeb 3 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACEFeb 4 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveawayFeb 4 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveawayFeb 4 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIRFeb 4 – PuzzlePaws Blog – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

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Giveaway Spotlight Gideon’s Grandchildren by Bill Jaquette

24 Jan 2022 1 Comment

by Splashes of Joy in Bill Jaquette, Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook

Join us for this tour from Jan 10 to Jan 28, 2022!

Book Details:

Book Title: Gideon’s Grandchildren by Bill Jaquette

Category: Adult Fiction (18+ ), 228 pages

Genre: Legal, Criminal Law, and General Fiction

Publisher: ARJ Publishing

Release date: November, 2021

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Jan 28, 2022

Content Rating: PG-13 + M. References to sex and violence (thought not explicit), and a few “f” words

Book Description:

Steve Cole is a young public defense attorney with a long list of clients: Among them is Jeff Harris, who is facing a life sentence under a law that Steve believes is cruel and unfair. When Harris is presented with a plea bargain that would spare him a life sentence, Steve urges his

client to accept. Steve is shocked when Harris turns down the plea bargain in favor of going to trial. Steve quickly finds himself in the most difficult case of his career, in addition to all his other clients. Nevertheless, Steve grows to respect Harris and the decision he made, compelling him to work tirelessly for a not-guilty verdict for Harris.

Throughout the novel, author Bill Jaquette weaves his own thirty-plus years’ experience in public defense and provides readers with an intimate look at the day-to-day lives and struggles of public defense attorneys. The

result is a compassionate portrayal of some of the most critical figures in the American courts, their clients, and the arduous and complicated role of maintaining justice.

Buy the Book:

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Meet the Author:

Bill Jaquette practiced law for over forty years. During that time, he served as a deputy prosecuting attorney and was also in private practice. A substantial part of his career, however, was as a public defender, including thirty years with the Snohomish County Public Defender Association, of which he was also director. In addition to his JD from the University of Washington, Bill holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Missouri and, prior to his career in law, served

as a tenured member of the philosophy faculty at Southwest Missouri State University.

Gideon’s Grandchildren is his first novel.

connect with the author: website

Tour Schedule:

Jan 10 – Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 11 – Kam’s Place – book spotlight
Jan 11 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 12 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 13 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 18 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 19 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 20 – Celticlady ‘s Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 21 – Hall Ways Blog – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 21 – Books are a Blessing – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 24 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 24 – Books for Books – book spotlight
Jan 25 – Sadie’s Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 26 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – book spotlight
Jan 26 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 27 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 28 – Mysweetenedlifebychix – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 28 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway

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Searching for Home by Jill Weatherholt

23 Jan 2022 14 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Celebration Lit Blog Tours, Celebration Tours, Jill Weatherholt

About the Book

Book: Searching for Home

Author: Jill Weatherholt

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Release date: December 28, 2021

Can three little matchmakers lasso a cowboy father?When injured professional bull rider Luke Beckett returns to his hometown to recover, he doesn’t expect his B and B host and physical therapist to be his first and only love, Meg Brennan. He’s also unprepared for Meg’s adorable triplets to steal his heart. Luke’s past has him doubting he’s good enough for Meg and the children, but they might be just what the doctor ordered to help him heal…

About the Author

By day, Jill Weatherholt works for the City of Charlotte. At night, and on the weekend, she writes contemporary stories about love, faith and forgiveness for Harlequin Love Inspired.

Raised in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., she now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, but her heart belongs to Virginia.

She holds a degree in Psychology from George Mason University and Paralegal Studies Certification from Duke University.

She shares her life with her real-life hero and number one supporter. Their relationship grew on the golf course, and now they have one in their backyard.

Jill believes in enjoying every moment of this journey because God has everything under control.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Luke was home after an injury, and he walked into the B and B to find that his old flame had taken over; she now has triplets. But did she have a husband? Would this have an effect on his coming back to his hometown? Searching for Home by Jill Weatherholt is a Love Inspired sweet story of forgiveness and second chances. I loved the flawed characters and the way they developed and wanted to better themselves as the story unfolds. There was some harsh baggage that had to be dealt with, a lot of emotions flying around. But isn’t that like real life? This story is so realistic. These characters are so realistic. And those twins stole my heart. You need to read this one. I’m giving this Five Stars, and you will understand why when you read this one!A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

More from Jill

It happened in slow motion.

I was traveling on the interstate at 65 mph, in the far-left lane. The traffic was heavy but moving.

Then the unthinkable happened. A wheelbarrow fell off the back of a pickup truck in front of my car.

Swerving to my right lane wasn’t an option, it was full of cars. The left shoulder was narrow and led to a steep drop off.

I gripped the wheel and had a split second to weigh my options. If I maintained my course, the wheelbarrow would burst through my windshield. If I went to the right, I could cause a multi-car pileup. There was a tractor trailer close behind me, so I couldn’t hit my brakes.

I prepared myself for the worst. Then I prayed to God to help me.

Moments later, when I was safely off the interstate, I burst into tears. I was still alive. No one was injured. But how? I couldn’t recall how I got to the exit ramp. How was I able to guide my car around the wheelbarrow?

Later, I realized that God was truly in control of my life. Growing up in the church and listening to my grandmother, I had always known God loved me. But that day, I felt His love more than I ever had my life. He wanted me to live. But why?

I’d like to think that He wasn’t quite finished with me. That maybe He had better things in store for me. Perhaps He blessed me with a gift to weave together a story that can give a person hope. A story that can bring a little light into what is sometimes a dark and scary world. After all, I didn’t grow up wanting to be a writer. Like that day on the interstate, it’s all God’s goodness.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 20

Labor Not in Vain, January 20

Texas Book-aholic, January 21

By the Book, January 21

Inklings and notions, January 22

For Him and My Family, January 23

Splashes of Joy, January 23

deb’s Book Review, January 24

Lighthouse Academy Blog, January 24 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 25

Through the Fire Blogs, January 25

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 26

Kayem Reads, January 26

Older & Smarter?, January 27

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 27

Mypreciousbitsandmusings, January 28

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, January 28

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 29 (Spotlight)

SusanLovesBooks, January 29

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, January 30

Blossoms and Blessings, January 30

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 31

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 1

Pause for Tales, February 1

She Lives To Read, February 2

Vicky Sluiter, February 2

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jill is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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GIVEAWAY Crown of the Warrior King By Henry O. Arnold

20 Jan 2022 6 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Celebration Lit Blog Tours, Celebration Tours, Henry O. Arnold

About the Book

Book: Crown of the Warrior King

Author: Henry O. Arnold

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Release date: December 1, 2021

The desire of Israel…

the first to wear the crown is the warrior king

For decades the nation of Israel had no rest from her enemies. The people cried out, “Give us a king to lead us, to go out before us, to fight our battles.” And Yahweh hears the cries of the chosen. He plucks a king out of the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest of the tribes—Saul, son of a herdsman. The prophet Samuel anoints him as Israel’s first warrior king.

Under the banner of the wolf, the symbol of his tribe, Saul rises to prominence, winning the hearts and minds of the people of Israel with his success on the battlefield and benevolent leadership.

But when the nation of Israel cries out, “For the love of Israel. For the glory of Yahweh. For the honor of the king,” the praises of the people turn the humble heart of the warrior king into one filled with pride—a pride that has fatal consequences.

In this tale of triumph and tribulation, deepest love and burning rivalries, the new epoch is given a voice…and it is a Song of Prophets and Kings.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Henry O. Arnold has co-authored a work of fiction, Hometown Favorite, with Bill Barton, and nonfiction, KABUL24, with Ben Pearson. He also co-wrote and produced with Steve Taylor (director) and Ben Pearson the film The Second Chance starring Michael W. Smith, the screenplay for the authorized film documentary on evangelist Billy Graham, God’s Ambassador, and the documentary film KABUL24, based on the book which is the story of western and Afghani hostages held captive by the Taliban for 105 days. He lives on a farm in Tennessee with his lovely wife Kay. They have two beautiful daughters married to two handsome men with three above-average grandchildren. For more information please visit: http://www.henryoarnold.com

AND NOW AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

1. How much of your personality goes into your stories?

Every aspect of my personality infuses these stories and characters. I am fully human, and so I am challenged to express those qualities in all character’s: male and female, good and bad, honorable and dishonorable. I want the reader to see themselves in these characters and stories and to be true to that, I must be honest and reveal about myself and how I personally relate to these people.

2. Do you enjoying writing stand-alone stories or series? And Why?

I love the series because it allows me the freedom to “run a marathon” in the literary sense. Trust me, I’m not a marathon runner in the literal sense. I always knew The Song of Prophets and Kings would be written as a series. This choice can be problematic because while the author and publisher want to see a successful book, there is no guarantee. You hope that the readership will be there in the initial launch of that first volume, and you really hope that as the author, you have captured the imagination and the heart of the reader, and that they will continue throughout the journey of each successive volume.

3. Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?

This is a great question. I feel I get hijacked all the time by my characters. That is why I have learned to hold on to my characters with a very light touch. This is a big part of the joy of writing stories. I must pay close attention to the details of the scene and what choices the characters need to make or thoughts/words they much convey.

I believe this comes in part with my training as an actor. When doing a theatrical production, I might have an idea of what my character must do or say, but I also need to pay close attention to what the other characters are doing and saying, which informs me and gives me the freedom to respond. I use the same process to create my literary characters.

4. Your favorite thing about writing?

The “aloneness” of it. Yes, I’m also an actor and quite comfortable on stage, but I’ve discovered my introvert-self and quite like that part of my humanity.

5. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

It is not so much a surprise, but a hope realized. I wanted to go deeper in the biblical context of these stories, not just to learn the culture of ancient Israel and the other nations, but to see the deep connection between God and creation. More specifically, the redemptive aspect of God’s relationship to Israel and for the rest of humanity. I love imagining how important it was say, for Samuel to write down and protect the ancient scrolls that recorded the history of Israel to that point. He saw it as something that must be preserved and protected. We are beneficiaries of his and all the biblical writers’ efforts to record and preserve God’s Word.

6. If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?

You are not as smart or talented as you think you are.

7. If you had one piece of advice for new writers, what would it be?

Read. Read. Read. Look. Look. Look. Write. Write. Write.

More from Henry

After the golden age of theatre in the Greek and Roman times, the theatre went dark, very dark as in Dark Ages, and for centuries it was thus. But it was the church that brought the theatre back to life by staging passion plays on biblical subjects. Since most people could not read at the time, it was a great way to tell the folks some Bible stories. The world has certainly improved its literacy skills since then. The delight I have in reading and writing stories from the Bible or on biblical themes has been with me for a long time.

When I formulated the concept of retelling the stories of the first three kings of Israel and matching them with the leading prophets of that age, the title of the series, The Song of Prophets and Kings, was a perfect match for the biblical/historical fiction genre. The first volume in this series, A Voice Within the Flame, was released last year and features the life of the prophet Samuel up to and including the anointing and coronation of Saul as the first king of Israel. Now it is time for the second volume, Crown of the Warrior King. This second novel picks up where the last one left off.

Whether the reader or listener is familiar with the biblical stories or not, I have written these novels in such a way that makes these ancient stories come to life in the modern world. When the reader/listener dives into stories that are 3,000 years old, it will be surprising how we all can see ourselves in these characters.

These are biblical stories that I grew up with and have read and studied all my life. It is a joy to get to share them with you in this series, The Song of Prophets and Kings.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 13

Texas Book-aholic, January 14

Beauty in the Binding, January 15 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 15

For Him and My Family, January 16

Inklings and notions, January 17

deb’s Book Review, January 18

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 19

Splashes of Joy, January 20 (Author Interview)

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 21

Connie’s History Classroom, January 22

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, January 23 (Author Interview)

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 24 (Spotlight)

Cats in the cradle blog, January 25

Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 26 (Author Interview)

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, January 26

Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, Henry is giving away the grand prize package of a signed copy of the book and a $50 Amazon gift card!!

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Blitz and Giveaway for The Order of Time Series

20 Jan 2022 7 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Goddess Fish Promotions

GENRE: Middle Grade Fantasy (Mythology/Ancient History)

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About the Series

Picture two twelve-year-old fraternal twins who are like night and day. She is a smart and highly organised MMA fighter. He’s not a fighter, he’s a lover of history, art and Star Wars. Despite their differences they are one formidable team. Together Anastasia and Edward Upston travel through time and navigate ancient civilisations, angry gods and mythical monsters in their quest to protect the integrity of human history.

About The Order of Time

Anastasia and Edward Upston are eleven year old twins who are different in almost every way. Despite this they are inseparable and he best of friends. They tackle the highs and lows of sixth grade together whether they are fending off bullies at the elite Blake Academy or examining rare antiquities at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Then: life gets complicated.

They discover that their friend and mentor, Dr. Gregorian, is part of a secret society called the Order of Time. It turns out that time is not fixed, it’s a fluid continuum where changes to the past can create ripples all the way through to the present. It unwittingly falls to the twins to travel back through time to ancient Egypt where they must overcome deadly assassins, evil high priests and vengeful gods in order to prevent disaster. Together Anastasia and Edward must navigate all obstacles to preserve the past and find their way back home.

About The Order of Time and Odin’s Door

The orange light bathed the snow-covered fields as the fiery globe began to dip below the horizon. It was strange that something so beautiful could signal the arrival of something so evil. One thing twelve-year-old twins Anastasia and Edward Upston knew for sure was that when mortals were caught between two bickering gods nothing good would come of it. Surviving the Viking Age may be the hardest thing they ever do, if they can…

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Excerpt:

“Um, Anastasia, can I talk to you for a minute? Alone?” Edward asked as he grabbed his formerly sane sister by the elbow and led her away from Erik. “What in the heck are you thinking? Help them kill the dragon?”

“I said we’d help Erik try to convince Soren to leave first. We’ll only help them kill the dragon if Soren won’t listen,” his twin explained, as if it should all make sense now.

“Have you lost your mind?” Edward snapped.

“It’s a really simple plan. Don’t overthink it,” Anastasia said, looking at him like he was the one who was crazy.

“Ahem,” they heard Erik interrupt from behind them.

“I’m sorry, but we’re a little busy here at the moment,” Edward called over his shoulder at the red-haired Viking with the big sword.

“While you’re talking to the slow one, I am going to find the Jarl. He’s also fixated on getting killed by Nidhogg. Perhaps you’ll have better luck talking some sense into her,” Erik said, shaking his head dismissively.

Edward watched the big Viking follow Soren’s footprints until he disappeared into the underbrush before turning back to Anastasia. “We’re supposed to be in Strasbourg earning our entrance into the academy. We don’t even know why we’re here and you’re talking about killing dragons,” Edward whispered harshly just in case Erik was still in earshot.

“I know we’re not supposed to be here but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t help someone who needs our help,” his twin whispered back, her posture stiffening.

“You know we can’t risk changing what happens here. How many times has Dr. G told us that the ripples from any change in the past can completely change the future? That red-haired dude is Erik the Red, the man who colonizes Greenland. His son Leif Erikson was the first European to sight North America: five hundred years before Christopher Columbus. Assuming we could help kill this dragon, just imagine what changing the past related to that guy might do. Dollar bills could say In Odin we trust and we might not even exist!” Edward was no longer whispering as he threw his hands in the air in exasperation.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Scott is an American author and banking executive who lives in Sydney, Australia. He grew up in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and attended Georgetown University. While he loves his job as a global banker, his true passion is making up stories with his children. His debut novel, The Order of Time, reached #1 in its category on Amazon and was the 2021 Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Children’s – Mythology/Fairy Tale genre.

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Mambo and Murder by C.S. McDonald

19 Jan 2022 4 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in C.S. McDonald, Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook

Mambo and Murder:

A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6
Author: C.S. McDonald

Book Details:

Book Title: Mambo and Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6

Book Description:

BUY THE BOOK:
Audible ~ Amazon

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I always enjoy cozy mysteries by C. S. McDonald and I had the privilege of listening to Mambo and Murder this week and it was so very good. As I read about the ball room dancing with Nate and Fiona I had to laugh out loud because Nate needs dance lessons, bad. Poor Fiona trying to keep her toes and limbs out of harms way. But then the dance floor wasn’t so much for dancing anymore.

Following Detective Landry and Fiona will have readers on the edge of their seats, one minute and laughing the next. I love these two characters and enjoy every book that leads to solving another mystery.

With this book, I have a gift copy of the audio version and I enjoyed listening to Maren Swenson Waxenberg as she does an amazing job reading the book. Her voice is just right for all of the characters, and she brings the book to life in a different way. If you love audiobooks, you should really try this one. I think you will find several hours of great entertainment here. This one is getting Five Stars from me.

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Yikes!

Can Fiona crack the case? Hopefully, but what’s an amateur sleuth supposed to do when her Maltese, Harriet, shows up decked out in the stolen goods?

Double yikes!

Join Fiona, her parents, Harriet, and some pretty crazy old ladies for a real jewel of a quick mystery!

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A lovely cameo brooch is discovered in Fiona’s late Uncle Wilbur’s house two days before Christmas. The pin bears a romantic Christmas message from Wilbur for his new wife with the initials, D.A.S.How very strange! To the family’s knowledge, Uncle Wilbur had never been married. So, who is this mysterious woman? Now, Fiona is on a holiday mission to locate D.A.S. and deliver the belated gift. Question is, what happened to the marriage? Is D.A.S. still alive after all these years? And if so, can Fiona find her before Christmas?

Buy the Book: Amazon ~ Audible

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Meet the Author:

Connect with the author: Website  ~ Twitter  ~ FacebookTour Schedule:
Jan 10 –Mystery Review Crew – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 10 –Cover Lover Book Review– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 10 –Rockin’ Book Reviews– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 11 –Olio by Marilyn– books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 11 –Lisa’s Reading– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 12 –Olio by Marilyn– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 13 –Olio by Marilyn– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 13 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 13 –Kam’s Place– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER
Jan 13 – Buried Under Books – audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER/ giveaway
Jan 14 –Blooming with Books– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 17 –Blooming with Books– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 17 –Kam’s Place– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER
Jan 17 – Buried Under Books – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 18 – My Reading Journeys  – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 18 –She Just Loves Books– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 18 –Kam’s Place– book review of BANKING ON MURDER
Jan 19 –She Just Loves Books– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 19 –Kam’s Place– book review of HARRIET’S HEIST
Jan 19 –Splashes of Joy– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 19 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 20 –She Just Loves Books– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 20 –Kam’s Place– book review of CRYSTAL CLEAR CONFUSION
Jan 21 –Blooming with Books–book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 21 –Kam’s Place– book review of THE CHRISTMAS CAMEO
Jan 24 –Bigreadersite– books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 24 – PuzzlePaws Blog – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 25 – PuzzlePaws Blog – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 25 –The Momma Spot– audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 25 –Bigreadersite– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 26 –The Momma Spot– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 26 –Bigreadersite– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 26 –Locks, Hooks and Books– books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 27 –@twilight_reader– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 27 –Splashes of Joy– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 27 –Gina Rae Mitchell– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 28 –The Momma Spot–book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 28 –Pause for Tales– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 28 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Jan 31 –@twilight_reader– audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Jan 31 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 1 –Westveil Publishing– audiobook review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 1 –Chit Chat with Charity– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 1 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Feb 2 –Westveil Publishing– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 2 –Gina Rae Mitchell– book reviews of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Feb 2 –Splashes of Joy– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Feb 3 –Literary Flits– book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 3 –@twilight_reader– books review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 3 –Westveil Publishing– audiobooks review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Feb 4 –Literary Flits– book review of MATRIMONY, MAYHEM, AND MURDER / giveaway
Feb 4 –Chit Chat with Charity– audiobook review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway
Feb 4 – My Reading Journeys  – books review of Fiona Quinn Quick Mysteries / giveaway

TBD – My Reading Journeys  – book review of MAMBO AND MURDER / giveaway

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Giveaway Our Lunar New Year by Yobe Qiu

18 Jan 2022 5 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Welcome

Join us for this tour from January 18 to February 7

Book Details:

Book Title: Our Lunar New Year by Yobe Qiu

Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 36 pages

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

Publisher: Yobe Qiu LLC

Format available for review: print – hardback (USA), pdf

Tour dates: January 18 to February 7

Content Rating: G.

Book Description:

It’s almost Lunar New Year! Xiao Mi, Hang, Kwan, Malai and Charu all celebrate the New Year in their own special way. Experience how each one of the Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian children and their

families honor Lunar New Year, from dragon dances in China to firecrackers.

Buy the Book

Amazon

By YQ ~ Barnes & Noble

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Here in America we all have out traditions if how we celebrate our new year. Some celebrate by having big parties, restaurants around stay open so customers will have a place to party. Some churches will open their doors for people to come and have a good time praising Jesus for the new year

Some stay at home and watch the ball drop in New Yorks famous Time Square, and some don’t even do that. So this is our America on New Year’s Eve night.

Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world spends their New Year? Our Lunar New Year by Yobe Qiu starts by telling us how China and the Chinese people celebrate their new year. In this book, Yobe also tells us about other countries such as

Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian children and their families honor Lunar New Year, from dragon dances in China to firecrackers.

I think this book would be wonderful in any school or daycare library. This is valuable information that our kids would love to hear. I loved hearing it myself because it’s something I did not know. I want to encourage you to check out this beautiful book. The illustrations are just awesome and the bright vivid colors will catch Children’s eyes in every story. This one is a Five Stars for me.

Meet the Author:

Yobe is an educator, entrepreneur and mom who lives in NYC. As an educator, she focused on teaching families to embrace love, diversity and different cultures. Through the years working in the classrooms and closely with other educators, she noticed the lack of multi-cultural resources that represented children of color. That is when Yobe decided to create multicultural children stories that feature Asian children, families and cultures! Yobe loves spending time with her daughter,

reading to children and taking long walks during the day!

Connect with the Author: Website ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

Tour Schedule:

Jan 18 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway

Jan 18 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway

Jan 20 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review / giveaway

Jan 20 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway

Jan 21 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review / giveaway

Jan 24 – @twilight_reader – book review

Jan 24 – Kam’s Place – book review

Jan 25 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway

Jan 26 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review / giveaway

Jan 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway

Jan 28 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway

Jan 31 – The Adventures of a Travelers Wife – book review / giveaway

Feb 1 – Lisa Everyday Life – book review / giveaway

Feb 2 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway

Feb 3 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway

Feb 4 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book review

Feb 7 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

OUR LUNAR NEW YEAR Book Tour Giveaway

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Giveaway Shoot Like a Girl by Kari Bovée

18 Jan 2022 6 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook, Kari Bovée, Welcome

THIS REVIEW IS FOR KARI BOVÉE’S BOOK SHOOT LIKE A GUN!

Join us for this tour from Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022!

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Book Description:

She would do anything for her loved ones, even if it meant she’d be lost to them forever.

Will the spunky teen return to her loved ones, or will her decision land her in jail?

Join us for this tour from Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022!

Book Details:

Book Title: Girl with a Gun (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 316 pages

Length: 9 hours, 24 minutes.

Genre: Historical Mystery / Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: April 2022

Content Rating: PG + M: Mature themes, mild swearing

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Shoot Like A Girl is the first book in the Annie Oakley Series by Kari Bovée. This is a mystery series based on a real, live at one time in history, lady. I have only heard the name Annie Oakley, but after reading these books I want to follow up on the real life fact of this interesting and intriguing person. Annie made her fame in being a sharp shooter in the Wild West shows. Not the best job for ladies but Annie thrived at it. The characters here are tip top and a lot of fun with some fear following their journey. I think anyone would love to know Annie.

The main reason for this review today is to let you know how I feel the audio book is, so I will do that. Susanna Burney is the narrator for the Anni Oakley series and she does a fabulous job with this book, Shoot Like A Girl Her voice is clear, nice and smooth, and I like the way she can use her voice to switch the voice of the characters. A lot of people can’t do this so well, so I appreciate that Burney can do a good job of this. If you are one who enjoys audiobooks, I encourage you to try this. You get a good Mystery to listen to with the really nice narration. This one is a Four for me.

Book Description:

She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences.

Annie Oakley thrives as a sharpshooter in the Wild West Show. Finally, she has a chance to save her family’s farm—and make her dreams come true.

But, when her prized gelding is stolen, Annie realizes she might have been the target all along.

Can Little Miss Sure Shot save her equine friend and find the killer before everything she’s worked for is destroyed?

If you like a cunning mystery, a feisty heroine, and a fast-paced plot that keeps the pages turning, you’ll love this wild ride with the iconic Annie Oakley in the saddle.

Buy the Book:

Audible ~ Amazon

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Book Details:

Book Title: Shoot Like a Girl (A PreQuel

Novella to Girl With A Gun) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 84 pages

Length: 2 hrs, 14 minutes

Genre: Historical Fiction, Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: November 2019

Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: PG + M for mature themes and some swearing (damn, bitch)

Book Description:

She would do anything for her loved ones, even if it meant she’d be lost to them forever.

Will the spunky teen return to her loved ones, or will her decision land her in jail?

Shoot like a Girl is the prequel novella to the Annie Oakley mystery series. If you like a fiercely loyal heroine who won’t be anyone’s victim, then you’ll love Kari Bovée’s thrilling story of America’s best-loved sharpshooting sensation.

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Audible ~ Amazon

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Book Title: Peccadillo at the Palace (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 332 pages

Length: 9 hours, 52 minutes

Genre: Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: April 2020

Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She’s outgunned her opponents at every turn, but will it be enough to solve a royal case of murder? Annie Oakley can’t believe her good fortune at an imperial invitation.

Queen Victoria wants Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to perform for her Golden Jubilee. But during the voyage to England, a royal escort is murdered and the gun-slinging star finds herself at the center of an assassination plot against the crown.

Determined to catch the killer, Annie tracks down the clues. And by the time they reach London, she thinks she’s right on course. But when her husband falls mysteriously ill, and an assassination attempt is made on the queen, the sharpshooting amateur sleuth may find herself out to sea before her ship comes in.

Can the clever markswoman solve the double-barreled mystery before it’s too late?

Peccadillo at the Palace is the second novel in the Annie Oakley Mystery Series. If you like a fast-paced mystery with unexpected plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end, you’ll love this riveting historical mystery featuring America’s favorite sure-shot.

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Book Title: Folly at the Fair (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 322 pages

Length: 9 hours, 48 minutes

Genre: Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: June 2020

Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She never misses a target. But unless she can solve this murder, she’ll become one…

her eyes peeled. And when the heckler is found dead under the Ferris Wheel, Annie won’t rest until she proves her defender is innocent.

Can Annie live up to her reputation and put a bullseye on the killer?

Folly at the Fair is the third book in the Annie Oakley mystery series. If you like strong heroines, Wild West adventures, and suspenseful twists and turns, then you’ll love Kari Bovée’s fast-paced

whodunit.

Buy the Book:

Audible ~ Amazon

Add to Goodreads

Meet the Author:

action-packed novels. Bovee writes the award-winning Annie Oakley Mystery Series and the Grace Michelle Mystery Series, and has more ideas than time for many, many more.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Goodreads ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest

Tour Schedule:

Jan 10 – Mystery Review Crew – books spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 10 –Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 10 –StoreyBook Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 11 –Cover Lover Book Review – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 11 –Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway
Jan 11 –Lamon Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway
Jan 11 – I’m All About Books – book series tour / giveaway
Jan 12 – Kam’s Place – book series spotlight
Jan 12 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 12 –History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN
Jan 12 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 13 –My Bookish Bliss – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 13 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 13 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL
Jan 18 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 18 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN
Jan 18 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE
Jan 18 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL
Jan 18 – Literary Flits – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 18 – PuzzlePaws Blog – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 19 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway
Jan 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 19 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR
Jan 20 – My Bookish Bliss – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway
Jan 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 21 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway
Jan 21 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 21 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE
Jan 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Jan 24 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR
Jan 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 25 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway
Jan 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of PECCADILLOW AT THE PALACE / giveaway
Jan 26 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway
Jan 26 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway
Jan 26 – Chit Chat with Charity – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway
Jan 26 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 27 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 27 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 27 – Literary Flits – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 28 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Jan 28 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway
Jan 28 – Books for Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN
Jan 31 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway
Jan 31 – Books for Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL
Feb 1 – Buried Under Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Feb 1 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN
Feb 1 – Books for Books – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE
Feb 2 – Chit Chat with Charity – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Feb 2 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Feb 2 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL
Feb 2 – Books for Books – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR
Feb 2 – PuzzlePaws Blog – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway
Feb 3 – Westveil Publishing – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway
Feb 3 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway
Feb 3 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE
Feb 4 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway
Feb 4 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

GIRL WITH A GUN (Annie Oakley Mystery) Audiobook Tour Giveaway

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Tour and Giveaway PEOPLE OF THE SUN by Ben Gartner

18 Jan 2022 5 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Ben Gartner, Goddess Fish Promotions

PEOPLE OF THE SUN

by Ben Gartner

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GENRE: Middle Grade, Action Adventure, Time Travel, Historical Fiction

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BLURB:

The explosive reveal about who John and Sarah really are and why they’re traveling through time, with their most gut-wrenching challenge yet.

In the time of the Aztec, a scoundrel named Cortés arrives and the kids are forced to make an extremely difficult decision: If you could change history, should you? For more twists, more danger, and more fun, read the third book in The Eye of Ra series, People of the Sun!

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Excerpt One:

JOHN

The ground shook like the end of the world.

At least, that was how it felt to John, who had never experienced an earthquake while growing up in Colorado. And they’d only lived in Maryland for a month before taking this trip to California to visit their aunt. On their second day in the steep mountains of Santa Cruz, while hiking through an old-growth redwood forest that reminded John of a fairy tale, he suddenly felt woozy. But he wasn’t sick. His legs swayed like he was dancing the hula, as if the ground beneath his feet were the roiling sea. Birds took to the sky. Their aunt’s dog, Nickel, barked and snapped at the air, her ears tucked back and tail between her legs.

“Sarah?” John looked over to his sister and held out a hand to steady himself.

She wore the same expression of bewilderment for a moment, then realization dawned across her face. “Is this an earthquake? Cool!”

Her voice rose and fell with the waves just like her knees riding the shifting earth as if it were a skateboard or a pair of skis. Dander like fireflies floated down from the trees and sparkled in the sun’s rays.

“Earthquake,” Aunt Lorraine confirmed. “Just a little one. Hold on, it’ll end in—”

The earth eased to a halt.

“There ya go, all done.” Aunt Lorraine heaved a breath. “For now.”

“For now?!” John hunched over, ready to fall flat on the ground if it got any worse.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Ben Gartner is the award-winning author of The Eye of Ra time travel adventure series for middle graders. His books take readers for a thrilling ride, maybe even teaching them something in the meantime. Ben can be found living and writing near the mountains with his wife and two boys. https://BenGartner.com

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Everywhere else: https://books2read.com/people-of-the-sun-ben-gartner

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Giveaway Now That I Know You by Olivia Newport

16 Jan 2022 5 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Celebration Lit Blog Tours, Celebration Tours, Olivia Newport

About the Book

Book: Now That I Know You

Author: Olivia Newport

Genre: Split-Time Contemporary/Historical

Release date: Fall, 2021

Cate Butler is the distant cousin genealogist Jillian was so certain she wanted to find—and the only connection she has to her deceased mother’s Parisi family tree. So why does she wish Cate would stop pestering her? And why can’t Jillian find a paper trail proving Cate is who she says she is?

Cate wants something for her own career that Jillian can’t give, but she also holds the key to family history Jillian can’t bring herself to walk away from. Nolan, Jillian’s father, steps in when Cate’s chronic career chaos requires legal rescue. Drew, the man who holds Jillian’s heart, has a surprising past with Cate. The truths Jillian, Cate, and Drew find while untangling these knotted threads tie them back together in remarkable ways none of them ever would have imagined.

Now That I Know You is Book 5 in the Tree of Life series, exploring and celebrating unforgettable family stories in Canyon Mines, the mountain town that invites you back again and again.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Now That I Know You is only this 2nd book I have read in this series. It looks like I have some catching up to do. But this book is fine reading as a standalone. The only slip time books I connect with are the authors that can smoothly slip between historical and contemporary eras and perfectly connect the two storylines. Well, have no fear; Olivia Newport does this effortlessly. I so much enjoyed the characters from each era and enjoyed the ties between the characters.

My grandma was born in the early 1900’s so I couldn’t help wishing she were here so I could ask if her family went through similar rough times. I think Newport handles the historical parts very well, and readers can tell the amount of research she does by the vivid scenes throughout the book. I love the attention to details and development of the plot and characters as the story unfolds. Now That I Know You is Five Stars for me. I highly recommend this book to everyone! You will love it.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Olivia Newport’s novels blend the truth of how our pasts carry us into where we find ourselves now. Curiosity about history seems to creep into everything she does. Her books include Amish, historical, and contemporary stories that span the centuries from before the Revolutionary War right up to the present moment.

She chases joy in stunning Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak. Visit http://www.olivianewport.com.

More from Olivia

I’ve wanted to write Now That I Know You for nearly 20 years—at least the historical story part of this split-time novel.

When my son was a freshman in high school, he joined the mock trial team, and my husband and I entered the league of parents who watched versions of the same competition over and over. The state bar association selects a case and provides every team with the same documents to study as the basis of preparing both prosecution and defense. Team members play roles of attorneys and witnesses.

That first year, the case was trying a particular individual in connection with his role in events that culminated in the 1914 “Ludlow Massacre,” which is featured in Now That I Know You. My son played a witness for the prosecution. My proudest moment was when one of the scoring judges—who are actual court judges—singled him out for his skill in recognizing and dodging the opposing counsel’s interrogation strategy. Somebody hold me in my chair, because you really are not supposed to jump and cheer at mock trial!

Since I heard the case several times, the history wormed its way into my heart and mind. The injustice and tragedy of the story weighed heavy, but so did the legacy of the events and their eventual impact on history that affects us even today. People often ask where book ideas come from. Sometimes they germinate inside me for a long time before the moment is ripe to put them on the page in the lives of characters who have grown around them. This is one of those stories.

—Olivia Newport

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, January 10

Bigreadersite, January 10

lakesidelivingsite, January 11

Daysong Reflections, January 11

All-of-kind Mom, January 11

The Write Escape, January 12

Lots of Helpers, January 12

The Sacred Line, January 13

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 13

Betti Mace, January 14

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 14

Texas Book-aholic, January 15

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 15

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 16

Splashes of Joy, January 16

deb’s Book Review, January 17

Through the Fire Blogs, January 17

Sodbuster Living, January 18

For Him and My Family, January 18

Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 19

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, January 19

For the Love of Literature, January 20

The Book Club Network, January 20

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 21 (Spotlight)

Blogging With Carol, January 21

Mary Hake, January 21

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, January 22

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 22

Inklings and notions, January 23

Connect in Fiction, January 23

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Olivia is giving away the grand prize package of a signed set of all 5 books in the Tree of Life series!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Giveaway A Stranger’s Game by Colleen Coble

16 Jan 2022 2 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Colleen Coble, Partners In Crime Tours, Thomas Nelson, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Welcome

A Stranger’s Game

by Colleen Coble

January 3-14, 2022 Virtual Book Tour

This gripping new novel from USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

A wealthy hotel heiress.

Even though Torie Bergstrom hasn’t been back to Georgia since she was ten, she’s happy to arrange a job for her best friend at one of the family properties on Jekyll Island. A suspicious death. But when Torie learns that her best friend has drowned, she knows it is more than a tragic accident: Lisbeth was terrified of water and wouldn’t have gone swimming by choice. A fight for the truth. Torie goes to the hotel under an alias, desperate to find answers. When she meets Joe Abbott and his daughter rescuing baby turtles, she finds a tentative ally. The more Torie and Joe dig, the more elusive the truth seems. One thing is clear: someone will risk anything—even more murder—to keep their secrets buried.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Colleen Coble’s books and she has given us another thriller in A Stranger’s Game. Jekyll Island is the scene of this breathtaking book. Torie Bergstrom has’t been to the island in ten years, but she arranged for a job for her best friend Lisabeth. Since Torie’s dad owned the resort, she could pretty much do as she pleased. But she wasn’t expecting to loose her friend so quickly and tragically. So, Torie changes her name and comes back home to find out what is happening.

Stranger’s Game is one book that will keep you guessing to the last few pages. There are many twists and turns at throw you off on the who is involved in the things going on on the island. Coble does an amazing job of keeping readers excited and wanting to keep turning the pages to see what the next message will be. And the journey goes on with characters that will steal your heart. Well most of them anyway, some of them you just couldn’t trust. The ending was just OK for me, compared to Cobles other books. It was good, just not as exciting for me. But all in all it is a fabulous read that I highly recommend. And I’m giving this one Five Stars. Go check it out!

Book Details:

Genre: Mystery, Suspense
Published by: Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: January 4th 2022
Number of Pages: 352
ISBN: 0785228578 (ISBN13: 9780785228578)
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook | Goodreads

Author Bio:

Colleen Coble is a USA TODAY bestselling author best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels, including The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, Twilight at Blueberry Barrens, and the Lavender Tides, Sunset Cove, Hope Beach, and Rock Harbor series.

Connect with Colleen online at:
colleencoble.com
Goodreads
BookBub – @ColleenCoble
Instagram – @colleencoble
Twitter – @colleencoble
Facebook – @colleencoblebooks

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Giveaway and Tour Elinor by Shannon McNear

14 Jan 2022 5 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Celebration Lit Blog Tours, Celebration Tours, Shannon McNear

About the Book

Book: Elinor

Author: Shannon McNear

Genre: Christian/Historical/Romance

Release date: December 1, 2021

A Journey Full of Hope…
Escape into a riveting story based on the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity.

In 1587, Elinor White Dare sailed from England heavy with her first child but full of hopes. Her father, a renowned artist and experienced traveler, has convinced her and her bricklayer husband Ananias to make the journey to the New World. Land, they are promised, more goodly and beautiful than they can ever imagine. But nothing goes as planned from landing at the wrong location, to facing starvation, to the endless wait for help to arrive. And, beyond her comprehension, Elinor finds herself utterly alone. . . .

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Author Shannon McNear writes about and era and a bit of history I have only heard of, but knew nothing at all about this time in history. The Colony of Roanoke Island is a different kind of story for me. The horriffic things these settlers had to face, yet the joy of finding their own home and way of life. This was before America was discovered and there were quite a few different Indian settlers that wasn’t happy to have then around.

I think McNear does a wonderful job of research it takes to write an amazing story such as this one. The emotions of this story will have you turning the pages until the very end because you want to find what happens next. If you are interested in the Lost Colony of Roanoke, this is an awesome book to read to see what it might have been all those centuries ago.

This one is a Five Stars for me. I encourage you to check out this book for yourself. It is well worth the hours it takes to her this one.

About the Author

Transplanted to North Dakota after more than two decades in Charleston, South Carolina, Shannon McNear loves losing herself in local history. She’s a military wife, mom of eight, mother-in-law of three, grammie of two, and a member of ACFW and RWA. Her first novella, Defending Truth in A Pioneer Christmas Collection, was a 2014 RITA® finalist. When she’s not sewing, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, basking in the beauty of the northern prairies. Connect with her at www.shannonmcnear.com, or on Facebook and Goodreads.

More from Shannon

Why did I write this story? Well, God shoved the opportunity under my nose, and I didn’t want to be guilty of taking the easy way out, by saying no. 😊

Really, while the concept was fascinating, the execution was daunting, and sometimes terrifying. The Elizabethan Era—before the King James Bible and even before Shakespeare was popular! As a student of the Revolutionary War and surrounding times, I felt very much out of my depth.

Though the research sucked me in, it was also daunting. Sifting through various interpretations of the primary accounts and their own speculations on why they felt things must have gone a certain way. Trying to “find” my story amongst all the theories and opinions. Above all, getting to know my characters and letting them come alive in my own imagination.

And come alive, they did—in full color, with a vividness I did not expect. I hope I was able to translate even a portion of what I envisioned to the page, so that you also can see them!

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, January 4

The Christian Fiction Girl, January 4

Joanna Bair, January 4

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 5

Rebecca Tews, January 5

For the Love of Literature, January 6

Remembrancy, January 6

Texas Book-aholic, January 7

Betti Mace, January 7

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 8

Inklings and notions, January 8

For Him and My Family, January 9

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 9

deb’s Book Review, January 10

Labor Not in Vain, January 10

Blogging With Carol, January 10

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 11

Connect in Fiction, January 11

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 12

To Everything There Is A Season, January 12

Mary Hake, January 12

Bizwings Blog, January 13

Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 13

Connie’s History Classroom, January 14

Splashes of Joy, January 14

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 15 (Spotlight)

Sodbuster Living, January 15

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, January 16

Through the Fire Blogs, January 16

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 17

Pause for Tales, January 17

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Shannon is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Giveaway Tickling the Bear: How to Stay Safe in the Universe by David Wann

14 Jan 2022 4 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in David Wann, Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook

TICKLING THE BEAR: HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE UNIVERSE by David Wann

TICKLING THE BEAR: HOW TO STAY ALIVE IN THE UNIVERSE by David Wann

Join Us for this Tour from January 4 to January 17, 2022

Book Details:

Book Title: Tickling the Bear: How to Stay Safe in the Universe by David Wann

Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 279 pages

Genre: Literary Fiction

Publisher: Chokecherry Press, Golden, Colorado

Release date: May 2021

Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA and Canada), e-book (Gifted Kindle, MOBI for Kindle and pdf)

Tour dates: January 4 to January 17

Content Rating: PG13 + M: There’s no offensive material but there is a tasteful, semi-comic sex scene and scene in which characters experience MDMA, a mild hallucinogenic.

Book Description:

Anthropology professor Marc Blake is on a “hero’s journey.” His challenge is to overcome a troubling medical diagnosis –a virus from a tick bite. Along the way he shares his deepest thoughts as the reader follows his courageous efforts to survive. May, an attractive Danish woman, also endures setbacks with resilience, gradually coming center stage in the story. Her husband Kai has a passion for growing herbs and healthy vegetables, marveling how gardening provides a sense of purpose, good health, direct contact with nature, and companionship. Marc’s niece, a natural beauty and ex-model, offers readers a comical, on-again, off-again romantic episode with a Silicon Valley genius she fears might outshine her. Will she prove to be his equal?

Quirky humor injects both lightness and conflict into a 30-year marriage. A six-year old’s “best summer ever” is a reminder that life’s an absolute miracle. Collectively this extended family contests a widespread belief that life is happening to us – that we are passive consumers. On the contrary, each character in this upbeat book is actively self-guided, perfecting their passions and offering generous support to family and friends.

Though author David Wann has previously written non-fiction books about sensible, sustainable lifestyles, in his first-novel these themes are woven right into a compelling story. “Our lives don’t look much different than most Americans,” the characters might say. “Really, we are not ‘doing without,’ more like doing within.” Kai enjoys investing in regional businesses, and also loves to travel effortlessly on Denver’s bike paths. Meatless Mondays or grilled-salmon Sundays are a great way for the outgoing May to bring friends together for active conversation. Each character would insist that kindness and gratitude are encoded in our genes and are far more powerful than anger. In a world that’s currently so full of disruption and confusion, they offer both a sense of direction and grounded hope.

Buy the Book:Boulder Book StoreAmazon ~ B&N ~ BAM ~ IndieBoundadd to goodreads

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Reading the title of this book, it seemed to be a fun and enjoyable read, and it was indeed, just in a little different way. David Wann is telling Marc’s story of how to survive a tick bite diagnosis by living a somewhat healthy life. And we follow Marc’s journey.

Wann does a pretty good job with research and writing this novel. The characters were believable and the story itself was intriguing. I found some areas dragging a bit but overall I think this book is a good read, and has some valuable lessons we can all learn. An interesting book I feel we can all learn something from. I encourage you to check this one out. This is Four Stars for me.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH DAVID WANN, AUTHOR OF TICKLING THE BEAR

After writing a trio of books about sustainable human designs and behaviors – Affluenza, Simple Prosperity and The New Normal, David Wann was driven to write a novel about people who lead intentionally modest yet remarkable lives, rooted in their places and steadily mastering their passions. “It took me five years to write,” he says, “and one by one the traits described in Simple Prosperity came to life in the quirky, amiable characters in Tickling the Bear.”__________________________________________________________________________________What is your book Simple Prosperity about?It describes an emerging American lifestyle in which we finally break free of over-consumption – what we called “affluenza” in a previous book. Our current way of life is also not a great match with the equipment we were – like our psyches, genes, and hands. This mismatch of psychology, biology, and politics prevents us from taking care of ourselves and the environment. Fortunately, we are already inventing a new way of life that is twice as satisfying yet uses only half the resources we currently use. What will take the place of consumption, since it’s become the centerpiece of our way of life?I can easily imagine a lifestyle that is culturally richer yet materially leaner and more efficient. Information is much more precise and customized, eliminating a lot of waste; people are more involved socially, more aware aesthetically, and better caretakers of living systems – including ourselves. Instead of deadlines and dying species, they want lifelines and living wealth. Are there examples of culturally rich lifestyles like the one you describe in the book?Yes, when I travel to countries like Costa Rica, for example, the people appear to be every bit as happy even though their incomes are very small compared to fluffed-up U.S. incomes. In countries like Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and Italy, peoples’ homes are much smaller – often half the size – yet Europeans in general are far more politically active; they have wider social networks; fewer violent crimes; better health; much more time for leisure activities like being in nature. We Americans like to think we are number one in all things, but the data doesn’t support our arrogance. We may be on top when it comes to Gross Domestic Product, health care expenditures and the average size of our house but we also lead the world in debt per capita, pollution, military expenditures, children in poverty, percentage of people in prison, obesity, and infant mortality. So what is all the spending really buying us?You write that happiness depends on how well basic human needs are met. So if needs like social connection, stimulating work, and creative play are not met, you’re saying we resort to consumption instead? Absolutely. Over-consumption is an addiction, and addictions arise when we’re off-balance and insecure, as our society now is. Because so many feel empty, in effect we want something to want. But consumption can’t really fill us up unless we’re consuming something of real value in moderate, sensible amounts. When we are healthy, active, and stimulated by life’s many adventures, we don’t need or want to buy as much. Gratification is about infinite and often insatiable wants, while happiness is more grounded in meeting achievable, satisfying needs. We’re stuck in the gratification mode, not tapping into the REAL wealth. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can choose fewer things but better things of higher quality; fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses. Greater use of our hands and minds in creative activities like playing a flute, building a table, knitting a sweater, or harvesting the season’s first juicy, heirloom tomato. These are the things that matter, and we can choose them if we spend less time, money, and energy being such obedient, desperate consumers!We can ask, what kind of buildings and neighborhoods should we design to ensure high rates of social connection? What kind of agriculture not only provides a good living for farmers and the food industry but also delivers the sort of nutrition that human bodies actually need? Simple prosperity is not about what we give up, but what we take back: clarity, sanity, purpose, meaning, hope, and momentum.My new novel, Tickling the Bear, portrays a small band of colorful, change makers on the cusp of a new society – one in which simple prosperity is the new normal.

Meet the Author:

David Wann has been a self-acknowledged author since second grade. He’s written hundreds of articles and columns; ten books – one a best seller; and produced five TV documentaries viewed by 20 million. He’s lived in a cooperative neighborhood (cohousing) for 26 years where he has been the organic gardener for 27 households. He’s an amateur musician and the proud father of two. His greatest ambition is to make a difference in a world that urgently requires “all hands on deck.” His books include Affluenza; Biologic; Superbia; Simple Prosperity; The Zen of Gardening; The New Normal, Reinventing Community and others.

connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreadsTour Schedule:

Jan 4 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway
Jan 5 –@twilight_reader – book review / giveaway
Jan 7 –Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
Jan 8 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Jan 10 – Kam’s Place – book review / author interview
Jan 11 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 12 –Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway
Jan 12 – Books for Books – book review
Jan 13 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Jan 13 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – book review
Jan 14 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 17 – Books are a Blessing – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 17 – Pick a Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway

Giveaway Searchibg for Home by Jill Weatherholt

14 Jan 2022 Leave a comment

by Splashes of Joy in Jill Weatherholt, Prism, Prism Tours

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Searching for Home

By Jill Weatherholt

Contemporary, Inspirational Romance

Paperback & ebook, 224 Pages

December 28, 2021 by Love Inspired

When injured professional bull rider Luke Beckett returns to his hometown to recover, he doesn’t expect his B and B host and physical therapist to be his first and only love, Meg Brennan. He’s also unprepared for Meg’s adorable triplets to steal his heart. Luke’s past has him doubting he’s good enough for Meg and the children, but they might be just what the doctor ordered to help him heal…

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

The fact that three triplets stole Luke’s heart was the heartwarming part of this book for me. Luke was home after an injury and he walked into more than he ever thought. His old flame had taken over the B and B and and the triplets were a plus to his life right now. But where will all of this find him?

Searching for Home by Jill Weatherholt is a Love Inspired sweet story of forgiveness and second chances. I know some have the idea that Love Inspired books are not full blown stories and not worth the read, but I’m telling you, they ARE worth your read and this one was like a novella. I loved the flawed characters and the way they developed and wanted to better themselves as the story unfolds. There were some harsh baggage that had to be dealt with, a lot if emotions flying around. But isn’t that like real life. This story is so realistic. These characters are so realistic. And those twins stole my heart. You need to read this one. I’m giving this Five Stars, and you will understand why when you read this one!

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About the Author

By day, Jill Weatherholt works for the City of Charlotte. At night, and on the weekend, she writes contemporary stories about love, faith and forgiveness for Harlequin Love Inspired.

Raised in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., she now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, but her heart belongs to Virginia.

She holds a degree in Psychology from George Mason University and Paralegal Studies Certification from Duke University.

She shares her life with her real-life hero and number one supporter. Their relationship grew on the golf course, and now they have one in their backyard.

Jill believes in enjoying every moment of this journey because God has everything under control.

Tour Schedule

Tour Giveaway

One winner will receive a signed print copy of Searching for Home by Jill Weatherholt and a $50 Amazon gift card (US only)

Ends January 19, 2022

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Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss

13 Jan 2022 7 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook, Steve Searfoss

Join Us for this Tour: January 11 to January 31, 2022

Book Details:

Book Title: KidVenture: Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss

Category: Middle Grade Fiction (ages 8 – 12)

Genre: Fiction (Business Adventure Story)

Publisher: Self-Published/KDP, 125 pages

Release date: January 2020

Content Rating: G – I am a parent and pay close to attention to the media my children consume. I set out to write a book series that was clean and family friendly.

KidVenture teaches the value of hard work, the importance of saving money, how essential it is to keep your word, and the need to find cooperative solutions with partners in order to be successful at business. This is a book that entertains but also educates and inspires.

Book Description:

Chance Sterling launches a pool cleaning business over the summer. Join Chance as he looks for new customers, discovers how much to charge them, takes on a business partner, recruits an employee, deals with difficult clients, and figures out how to make a profit. He has twelve weeks to reach his goal. Will he make it? Only if he takes some chances.

KidVenture stories are business adventures where kids figure out how to market

their company, understand risk, and negotiate. Each chapter ends with a challenge, including business decisions, ethical dilemmas and interpersonal conflict for young readers to wrestle with. As the story progresses, the characters track revenue, costs, profit margin, and other key metrics which are explained in simple, fun ways that tie into the story.

Buy the Book:

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KidVenture books are interactive stories for middle grade readers who want to learn how to start a business. Kids learn practical business math, economics, marketing, negotiation, problem solving, and resilience through characters they care about.

In Twelve Weeks To Midnight Blue, Chance starts a pool cleaning company in his neighborhood over the summer. His younger sister Addie wants in on the business and, in the excerpt below, finds a creative way to make her brother want to partner with her.

When I was done, I emptied the bucket of debris into our large trashcan and I put up the nets. I headed to the kitchen for some of my mom’s iced tea. Addie was at the table drawing. She was always doing art. Ponies and puppies, bears and bunnies, that sort of thing. Lots of pinks and purples, sparkles and glitter. Girly stuff. Rainbows and sunsets. Boring stuff, if you ask me.

I reached into the fridge, poured myself a glass and took a big gulp. Ah, that felt good. I downed the full glass and then poured myself another one. As I sipped it I flipped through the newspaper my dad had left on the counter. Nothing caught my eye. Then I glanced over at what Addie was drawing. I bet she’s drawing a unicorn or something just as silly—

“Wait a minute! Addie! What are you drawing?” I said, shocked.

She quickly scooped up her papers and stuffed them into her sketchbook and closed the cover. Mighty suspicious.

“Nothing.” She grinned.

“That didn’t look like nothing.”

“Just drawing.“

“What were you doing?”

“Why do you care?” she said defensively.

“I want to know.”

“It’s none of your business.”

“Oh, it is my business.” I glared at her. “It’s very much my business. In fact, I think you were actually drawing my business. Was that a swimming pool you were drawing?”

“No.” She cracked a smile. “I was just drawing water.”

I scowled.

“Water inside four walls!” I said, accusatorily. She started giggling. “In a backyard! With a diving board!” By now she was laughing uncontrollably.

“Let me see that!” I reached for her sketchbook. She pulled it away from me, but as she did that, a bunch of papers went flying into the air. And there it was. One of her drawings floated slowly down to the ground and when it landed I could see it, clear as day. Not just a swimming pool, but in bright orange big letters it said Pool Cleaning Service.

“Addison!” I shouted. “What are you doing?!”

“It’s called marketing,” she said in the voice of a grown-up, tired of explaining the same thing over and over again to a child.

“You don’t even know what that is!”

“Yes I do,” she huffed. “Dad told me what it means.”

“Oh yeah, well what is it?”

“I am making flyers to promote my pool cleaning business.”

“You don’t have a pool cleaning business!” I stomped my foot. “I do.”

“Not yet, I don’t, but I expect that soon I will.”

I looked down again at the flyer she had drawn. There was a phone number on it. I pointed to it.

“Mom said I could use her number,” she said.

I was about to tell her this whole thing was crazy, it would never work. But I was stopped short in my tracks. I do believe my jaw was open. I might have even been drooling, if you want to know the truth.

“Addie!” I gave her a big hug. “This is a great idea! That’s exactly what I need to find new customers.”

“But you don’t know how to draw.”

“Yes I do,” I said defensively.

“No, you don’t,” she smirked. “Even your stick figures don’t look like sticks, they look like nervous spaghetti.”

“You have a point. Maybe you can draw them for me.”

“No thanks,” she said and quickly picked up her papers and started to head out of the kitchen.

“Wait! Addie wait!”

“I’ll pay you.”

“How much?”

“I don’t know. A dollar.”

“No way,”

“Two dollars?” I said hopefully.

She shook her head

“Three?”

“Half.”

“A half dollar?” I giggled. “Ok, sure.”

“No, I want half of everything you make cleaning pools.”

“What?!” I shrieked.

“That’s right, 50-50.”

“No way, not a chance! Get lost.”

“Ok,” she said in that you’re-going-to-regret-this tone of voice and started to walk away.

I swallowed. There was something stuck in my throat. Ok, you might even say it was pride. I swallowed my pride and called out, “Addie! Come back.”

“Yes, brother?” she teased.

“I’ll give you a third.”

She pretended to think about it, and then said, “No.”

“Forty percent.”

“No.”

“Forty! Addie, that’s a lot.”

“I don’t want forty, I want to be your partner. An equal partner.”

“My partner?” I said sarcastically.

“That’s right. Your partner.”

“But you don’t know anything about cleaning pools. And you’re too little to carry heavy buckets of wet leaves.”

“And you don’t know how to draw. And it sure doesn’t seem like you know much about marketing either.”

“You want me to give you half of my business just because you can draw flyers? That hardly seems fair. I can get anyone to draw pictures of a pool for me.”

“It’s not just drawing, Chance. It told you, it’s called marketing. I have Mom’s phone ready to go, so we can take calls. I made a map of the neighborhood so we can write down which houses we visited and left flyers with, and what they said. I’ll find us new customers, if you make me your partner.”

I scratched my head. There was something appealing about what she was proposing. It was no fun knocking on doors all day in the hot sun, hoping someone needed their pool cleaned. “Ok, ok. Maybe we can do half of any new customer you bring.”

“No,” she said. “I want to be a full partner in the whole business, or I’m not interested.”

Meet the Author:

I wrote my first KidVenture book after years of making up stories to teach my kids about business and economics. Whenever they’d ask how something works or why things were a certain way, I would say, “Let’s pretend you have a business that sells…” and off we’d go. What would start as a simple hypothetical to explain a concept would become an

adventure spanning several days as my kids would come back with new questions which would spawn more plot twists. Rather than give them quick answers, I tried to create cliffhangers to get them to really think through an idea and make the experience as interactive as possible.

I try to bring that same spirit of fun, curiosity and challenge to each KidVenture book. That’s why every chapter ends with a dilemma and a set of questions. KidVenture books are fun for kids to

read alone, and even more fun to read together and discuss. There are plenty of books where kids learn about being doctors and astronauts and firefighters. There are hardly any where they learn what it’s like to run small business. KidVenture is different. The companies the kids start are modest and simple, but the themes are serious and important.

I’m

an entrepreneur who has started a half dozen or so businesses and have had my share of failures. My dad was an entrepreneur and as a kid I used to love asking him about his business and learning the ins and outs of what to do and not do. Mistakes make the best stories — and the best lessons. I wanted to write a business book that was realistic, where you

get to see the characters stumble and wander and reset, the way entrepreneurs do in real life. Unlike most books and movies where business is portrayed as easy, where all you need is one good idea and the desire to be successful, the characters in KidVenture find that every day brings new problems to solve.

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Jan 11 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway

Jan 12 – Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway

Jan 12 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway

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Jan 13 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway

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Jan 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway

Jan 18 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review / giveaway

Jan 19 – icefairy’s Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway

Jan 20 – Sandra’s Book Club – book review / giveaway

Jan 21 – @twilight_reader – book review / giveaway

Jan 24 – Books for Books – book review

Jan 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway

Jan 26 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway

Jan 26 – Lisa’s Reading – book review / giveaway

Jan 27 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway

Jan 28 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – book spotlight

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Giveaway & Tour Happenstance Farms: A New Home by S. McMichael

12 Jan 2022 7 Comments

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Join Us for This Tour: January 11 to January 31, 2022Book Details:

Book Title: Happenstance Farms: A New Home by S. McMichael

Category: Children’s Fictions (ages 3-7), 32 pages

Genre: Children’s Picture BookPublisher: Ek-9 Solutions & Services, LLC

Release date: January 2022

Formats Available for Review: print – softback (USA only), e-book PDF

Tour dates: January 11 to January 31, 2022

Content Rating: G -Suitable for everyone.

Book Description:

Change can be difficult, especially for Savanna. When she gets a new trainer at a new barn, she can’t help thinking about how much she’ll miss Colts & Company. More than that…she’s a little scared. What will happen when Savanna swallows her fear and takes a chance on Happenstance Farms?

A fun, relatable story about a girl and her pony, your child will love keeping up with the adventures at Happenstance Farms. With charming characters, lots of laughs, and social-emotional learning, this book is the perfect addition to any home or classroom library.

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Happenstance Farms: A New Home by S. McMichael is an exciting and fun book for any child to read. Savannah is with a new trainer now that her old trainer has moved out of town. Savannah is a little nervous about her new adventure, but she soon finds out she loves her new trainer and the children there. She is meeting new friends at the new place.

McMichael does a nice job writing this sweet book. The characters are so well crafted. And I love how they developed beautiful during the story. Justo Borrero does a fabulous job with the illustrations. I love the bright vibrant colors on each page, it is all so beautiful. And a wonderful story for your child to read and have in their library. I think this special book would be a great addition to any school, and this book would be a great book for school library or classroom as well.

Meet the Author:

McMichael serves as the Senior Manager and Information Technology Business Partner for Training Solutions and Global Training Systems & Services in Boeing Global Services. She is a disabled veteran with more than 16 years of domestic and international experience in air traffic management and operations.

McMichael holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a master’s certificate in project management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Southern Illinois University. She is a recipient of TheBoeing Company CTO Technical Excellence Award, Women of Color in Technology“Rising Star” award, U.S. Air Force Air Traffic Training Achievement Award, and the International William A. Parenteau Memorial Award from the Air Traffic Control Association. McMichael serves on the Advisory Board of SSM St. Charles Health Center, and the Missouri Hunter Jumper Organization board.Tour Schedule:

Jan 11 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 11 – Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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Jan 20 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book review / giveaway
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Girl with a Gun (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

11 Jan 2022 8 Comments

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Join us for this tour from Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022!

Book Details:

Book Title: Girl with a Gun (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 316 pages

Length: 9 hours, 24 minutes.

Genre: Historical Mystery / Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: April 2020

Content Rating: PG + M: Mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences.

Annie Oakley thrives as a sharpshooter in the Wild West Show. Finally, she has a chance to save her family’s farm—and make her dreams come true.

But, when her prized gelding is stolen, Annie realizes she might have been the target all along.

Can Little Miss Sure Shot save her equine friend and find the killer before everything she’s worked for is destroyed?

If you like a cunning mystery, a feisty heroine, and a fast-paced plot that keeps the pages turning, you’ll love this wild ride with the iconic Annie Oakley in the saddle.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS AUDIO BOOK

I have read several books by Kari Bovée’ and love them. Today I have the privilege to review the audio version of Girl With a Gun. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of the sharpshooter Annie Oakley and learning more about her history in this book. This book is fiction, so parts of this story may not be exactly like the real story because Fiction authors can take liberties with their stories, and this is important to remember while reading this book. I feel the author does an amazing job writing this story, creating characters I have grown to love, and a few that took me a while. All in all, the storyline and characters grew much as the story unfolds. I’m looking forward to listening to the next book in this series, which I will review here on my blog in a few days.

And now for the audio part of this review. Susanna Burney does a very nice job with the narration of this book. I like the way she changes her voice for the different sounds and characters. The expressions in her voice as she reads the story makes it more interesting to listen to. I had no trouble listening to her smooth tones, she has a voice that is easy to listen to, which means everything when listening to an audiobook.

I am giving Girl with a Gun by Kari Bovee Four Stars. If you enjoy a good Cozy Mystery, you will love this book. I encourage you to check this one out!

Interview with author Kari Bovée’

Annie Oakley is a fascinating person in history. Why did you choose her as a protagonist for your mystery novels?

I love learning about amazing and empowered women in history and those are the types of women I want to feature in my novels. We’ve seen depictions of Annie Oakley in plays and movies, but I always thought they portrayed her as rather one dimensional. Several years ago I saw a PBS American Experience special on her and I realized what an incredible person she was. Her life as a child was not an easy one, but she discovered early on she had a talent for something. Shooting. She shot game to help put food on the table and to sell to local merchants. After she won a shooting contest against Frank Butler, who became her husband, she started utilizing her talent and eventually became one of the most famous women in the world excelling at a sport that was dominated by men. And she did this without compromising herself in any way. She didn’t try to bend to anyone else’s ideal of what it was to be a celebrity, or a performer, or a person. She made her way in the world without being anyone other than herself, and that was tough for women in the 1800’s.

All authors have a different path as they seek publication. What was your journey to publication like?

Long! I’ve had a couple of agents throughout the years, but their vision for my career was different from mine. I opted to go with a hybrid publisher to get my feet wet, but now have my own imprint and publish my own books. That said, I didn’t go into independent publishing without thoroughly investigating it and learning as much as I could about it. And, I would never put a book out into the world without having a team of professionals helping me with editing, cover design, etc. It’s a lot of work, but I enjoy having ultimate control over my books and career.

Your Annie Oakley mystery series and your Grace Michelle mystery series deal with the Wild West and Roaring twenties, respectively. What do you think it is about those periods that capture our imagination?

Both eras represented a new freedom and a little bit of danger, and I think those two elements are captivating to people. The Wild West represented a completely new way of living. People moved west for new opportunities, to escape from the constraints of society, and to create their own futures. In the 1920’s there was economic prosperity. We were coming off of WWI and there was a certain optimism in the country. I think people collectively made the decision to live life to the fullest, to be wild and creative and free. Both eras created a new mindset for people, and that mindset and freedom created change and new opportunities for everyone, even those with dubious motives.

4. Which authors are your inspiration—in your writing life and/or your personal life?

I’ve been inspired by so many. In my writing life of course the Grande Dame of mystery, Agatha Christie, is a great source of inspiration. I also like mystery writers Elizabeth George, M.C. Beaton, Anne Perry, Deanna Raybourn, Rhys Bowen, and Alyssa Maxwell.

When I’m in the mood to completely escape reality I like to read some of the 19th century classic authors like the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen, and Elizabeth Gaskill. I never get tired of them!

I’ve found Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic a wonderful source for inspiration and creativity, and I’ve worked through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way a couple of times.

In the third book in the series, Folly at the Fair, what kind of research was needed to portray the Chicago World’s Fair (the event that anchors this story), the era, and the characters in the book as accurately as possible?

I first started on the internet and tried to find as much as I could on Chicago and the Columbian Exposition (World’s Fair) of 1893. I also devoured Erik Larson’s Devil in the White City because he made mention of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show several times in that book. But, I really needed a map that would show me the layout of the fair and the grounds at and near Jackson Park. Luckily I found it in this amazing coffee table book titled Spectacle in the White City. It came complete with said map, and it also had tons of information about the buildings, the exhibits, and the people involved in creating such a wonderland. If I found someone or something interesting, then I would research that person, event, hotel, or whatever, and then decide if I wanted to put it into the book.

What else would you like readers to know?

If readers subscribe to my newsletter, they will get the prequel novella to the Annie Oakley series titled Shoot like a Girl (eBook). Just click here: http://eepurl.com/dD5mDr.

They can also check out my website at https://www.Karibovee.com to learn about my other books.

I also have a Facebook Group called the Kari’s Reading Corner https://bit.ly/3533tqR and I’m building a community there, too. In both places they can find out about all of my news and upcoming releases, get to know my horses and dogs, and I also have a lot of fun giveaways, so come on over and join me!

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Book Details:

Book Title: Shoot Like a Girl (A PreQuel Novella to Girl With A Gun) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 84 pages

Length: 2 hrs, 14 minutes

Genre: Historical Fiction, Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: November 2019

Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: PG + M for mature themes and some swearing (damn, bitch)

Book Description:

She would do anything for her loved ones, even if it meant she’d be lost to them forever.

Will the spunky teen return to her loved ones, or will her decision land her in jail?

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Book Title: Peccadillo at the Palace (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 332 pages

Length: 9 hours, 52 minutes

Genre: Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: April 2020

Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She’s outgunned her opponents at every turn, but will it be enough to solve a royal case of murder? Annie Oakley can’t believe her good fortune at an imperial invitation.

Can the clever markswoman solve the double-barreled mystery before it’s too late?

Peccadillo at the Palace is the second novel in the Annie Oakley Mystery Series. If you like a fast-paced mystery with unexpected plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end, you’ll love this riveting historical mystery featuring America’s favorite sure-shot.

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Book Title: Folly at the Fair (An Annie Oakley Mystery) by Kari Bovee

Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 322 pages

Length: 9 hours, 48 minutes

Genre: Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Bosque Publishing

Release date: June 2020

Formats available for review: audiobook (audible download), MOBI (for kindle), EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2022

Content Rating: PG +M for mature themes, mild swearing

Book Description:

She never misses a target. But unless she can solve this murder, she’ll become one…

her eyes peeled. And when the heckler is found dead under the Ferris Wheel, Annie won’t rest until she proves her defender is innocent.

Can Annie live up to her reputation and put a bullseye on the killer?

whodunit.

Buy the Book:

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Meet the Author:

action-packed novels. Bovee writes the award-winning Annie Oakley Mystery Series and the Grace Michelle Mystery Series, and has more ideas than time for many, many more.

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Tour Schedule:

Jan 10 – Mystery Review Crew – books spotlight / author interview / giveaway

Jan 10 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 10 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 11 – Cover Lover Book Review – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 11 – I’m All About Books – book series tour / giveaway

Jan 11 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway

Jan 11 – Lamon Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway

Jan 12 – Kam’s Place – book series spotlight

Jan 12 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway

Jan 12 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN

Jan 12 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book series spotlight / giveaway

Jan 13 – My Bookish Bliss – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 13 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 13 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL

Jan 14 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN

Jan 18 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 18 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN

Jan 18 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE

Jan 18 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL

Jan 18 – Literary Flits – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 18 – PuzzlePaws Blog – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 19 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Jan 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 19 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR

Jan 20 – My Bookish Bliss – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway

Jan 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 21 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway

Jan 21 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 21 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE

Jan 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Jan 24 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR

Jan 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 25 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Jan 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of PECCADILLOW AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Jan 26 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway

Jan 26 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway

Jan 26 – Chit Chat with Charity – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / author interview / giveaway

Jan 26 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book series spotlight / giveaway

Jan 27 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway

Jan 27 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 27 – Literary Flits – book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 28 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Jan 28 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Jan 28 – Books for Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN

Jan 31 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway

Jan 31 – Books for Books – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL

Feb 1 – Buried Under Books – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Feb 1 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN

Feb 1 – Books for Books – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE

Feb 2 – Chit Chat with Charity – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Feb 2 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Feb 2 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL

Feb 2 – Books for Books – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR

Feb 2 – PuzzlePaws Blog – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Feb 3 – Westveil Publishing – audiobook review of GIRL WITH A GUN / giveaway

Feb 3 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of SHOOT LIKE A GIRL / giveaway

Feb 3 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE

Feb 4 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR / giveaway

Feb 4 – Adventurous Jessy -book review of PECCADILLO AT THE PALACE / giveaway

Feb 4 – @twilight_reader – audiobook review of FOLLY AT THE FAIR

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A Stranger’s Game

by Colleen Coble

January 3-14, 2022 Virtual Book Tour

This gripping new novel from USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

A wealthy hotel heiress.

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Connect with Colleen online at:colleencoble.comGoodreadsBookBub – @ColleenCobleInstagram – @colleencobleTwitter – @colleencobleFacebook – @colleencoblebooks

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A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6
Author: C.S. McDonald

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