Tour and Review for Forged in Love by Mary Connealy

Forged in Love by Mary Connealy

About the Book

Book: Forged in Love

Author: Mary Connealy

Genre: Historical Romance

Release date: February 28, 2023

When sparks begin to fly, can a friendship cast in iron be shaped into something more?

Mariah Stover is left for dead and with no memory when the Deadeye Gang robs the stagecoach she’s riding in, killing both her father and brother. As she takes over her father’s blacksmith shop and tries to move forward, she soon finds herself in jeopardy and wondering–does someone know she witnessed the robbery and is still alive?

Handsome and polished Clint Roberts escaped to western Wyoming, leaving his painful memories behind. Hoping for a fresh start, he opens a diner where he creates fine dishes, but is met with harsh resistance from the townsfolk, who prefer to stick to their old ways.

Clint and Mariah are drawn together by the trials they face in town, and Clint is determined to protect Mariah at all costs when danger descends upon her home. As threats pursue them from every side, will they survive to build a life forged in love?

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

This is the first book I have read by Mary Connealy for a while and I was excited when this one came up for review. Ms. Connealy writes some of the very best historical fiction. I also love Wagon Train stories, so you see, Forged in Love has plenty of things I love in historical fiction.

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.

About the Author

Mary Connealy (www.maryconnealy.com) writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than one and a half million books. She is the author of the popular series Brothers in Arms, Brides of Hope Mountain, High Sierra Sweethearts, The Kincaid Brides, Trouble in Texas, Lassoed in Texas, Sophie’s Daughters, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero.

More from Mary

The Inspiration

I started plotting this novel when I found out that Wyoming was the first state (then a territory) in the Union to grant women the right to vote. Then I discovered it wasn’t just the right to vote; all sorts of other rights were given to women as well, like the right to run for elected office or be appointed to office. In fact, the first woman justice of the peace in the U.S. was from Wyoming. This inspired me to have one of my heroines be the second justice of the peace in the country.

As I continued my research, reading about all that went on in Wyoming was fascinating. They became a territory in 1868—with women voting—and yet they weren’t allowed statehood for another thirty years. With other states being granted statehood in only a few years, why was this? Because the U.S. government refused to let Wyoming in unless they took the vote away from women.

Because Wyoming adamantly refused to strip the vote from women, year after year they were denied statehood. When they finally did get it, the state’s women maintained their right to vote because Wyoming would not budge on the issue. The whole history of this was great reading.

So I wrote a three-book series called Wyoming Sunrise in which all my heroines play against the normal, conventional female roles of the day.

Now, what job could I possibly think of that wasn’t traditionally for women? How about Mariah who happens to be a blacksmith? And while I’m writing against stereotypes, I created a man named Clint who runs a diner. That wasn’t too unusual, for lots of diners were run by men back in the day. Yet not many of them were talented chefs trained in high-class restaurants in New York City. Clint is an excellent chef. Of course, an excellent chef in a small Wyoming town is kind of wasted on folks who prefer fried chicken and beef stew.

Clint makes chicken and beef, but he calls his dishes weird names and makes them unusually delicious. Meanwhile, Mariah is working over a hot forge for long hours every day. When her father and brother are killed in a stagecoach holdup, she becomes the only blacksmith in town.

There’s some resistance to her doing such a masculine job, but even among those who disapprove, well, they’ve got a broken wagon wheel or a hole in their kettle and it’s either let Mariah fix it or go without. Mariah is allowed to be a blacksmith out of pure necessity.

My second book, The Laws of Attraction, has a female justice of the peace, while the third, Marshaling Her Heart, features a tough lady rancher. I write westerns, and honestly, writing about tough, feisty lady ranchers like Becky the Rancher comes naturally to me. Writing about a blacksmith and a judge, however, presents more of a challenge.

Mariah, who survived the stagecoach holdup, learns that the robbers believe she might know something that will reveal their identity, and she needs to be silenced. Clint tries to protect her and finds himself stepping between her and a murderous gang of outlaws.

Through it all, love finds them, and they begin to forge a life together.

Blog Stops

Bigreadersite, March 18

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 18

Texas Book-aholic, March 19

Through the Fire Blogs, March 19

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 19

Stories By Gina, March 20 (Author Interview)

deb’s Book Review, March 20

Books You Can Feel Good About, March 20

Connie’s History Classroom, March 21

For Him and My Family, March 21

Labor Not in Vain, March 21

Cover Lover Book Review, March 22

Lighthouse Academy, March 22 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Remembrancy, March 23

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 23

Betti Mace, March 24

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, March 24

She Lives to Read, March 25

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 25

Pause for Tales, March 26

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 26

Holly’s Book Corner, March 26

Book Looks by Lisa, March 27

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 27

SodbusterLiving, March 28

Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 28

Splashes of Joy, March 29

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 29

Wishful Endings, March 30

HookMeInABook, March 30

lakesidelivingsite, March 31

EmpowerMoms, March 31

Mary Hake, March 31

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Mary is giving away the grand prize package of a $15 Amazon gift card and a paperback copy of the book Forged in Love!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/24dc0/forged-in-love-celebration-tour-giveaway

Trail of Secrets by Lacy Williams

About the Book

Book: Trail of Secrets

Author: Lacy Williams

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: March 16, 2023

Stella is the oldest of three sisters and she’s got a long history of being the one to protect and provide for her family. When a dangerous threat sent the Fairfax sisters on a wagon train journey west, Stella knew her best bet was to disguise herself as a man to keep herself and her sisters safe.

Collin Mason has secrets of his own. And his family isn’t short on drama either, not with his troublemaking twin and an older brother about to get hitched. But he’s the only one who sees the real Stella—and that she needs help.

Collin sees the vulnerability Stella tries so hard to hide. When he becomes the only one she can trust and she discovers that danger has followed her family, Stella must rely on him despite her reluctance…

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I have always enjoyed wagon train stories, be it watching a movie or reading a book, which I prefer. I find that Trail of Secrets is a very nice story with lots of secrets in the mix. I really enjoyed the historical parts of the story, which was basically all of the book but some parts are better than others. I loved the detailed scenes all throughout the story. It was interesting to follow the wagon train on their journey. There’s a lot of hard work involved in traveling so far. In a way I would have loved going on one of their journeys, but then I’m not sure I would want the loss and everything they go through.

Trail of Secrets by Lacy Williams is getting Five Stars from me! I want to read the.first book in this series, and I can’t wait to see what Lacy Williams has for us next.

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.

About the Author

Lacy Williams wishes her writing career was more like what you see in Hallmark movies: dreamy brainstorming from a French chateau or a few minutes at the computer in a million-dollar New York City penthouse. In reality, she’s up before the sun, putting words on the page before her kids wake up for the day. Those early-morning and late-night writing sessions add up, and Lacy has published sixty books in a decade, first with a big five publisher and then as an indie author. When she needs to refill the well, you can find Lacy birdwatching, gardening, biking with the kiddos, or walking the dog. Find tons of bonus scenes and reader extras by becoming a VIP reader at http://www.lacywilliams.net/vip .

Holly’s Book Corner, April 1

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Lacy is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a paperback 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.

https://promosimple.com/ps/255bc/trail-of-secrets-celebration-tour-giveaway

Do Your Best, Tess! By Janet Morris Grimes

About the Book

Book: Do Your Best, Tess!

Author: Janet Morris Grimes

Genre: Children’s picture book – ages 4 – 8

Release date: June 28, 2022

My Rating: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tess is as scattered as the toys and clothes all over her floor. She flits from one activity to another and forms the habit of never finishing anything.

But when her dream is on the line, she discovers the importance of not getting distracted so she can finish what she starts.

Do Your Best, Tess! is a read-aloud participation book. The reader will encourage and cheer for Tess as she learns to truly do her best.

The first in the Character is a Choice! series.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Do Your Best, Tess! by Janet Morris Grimes is a cute book teaching children some very valuable lessons. Tess has never completed anything she does. But when an opportunity comes up, that has to change abd Tess needs to make sure everything she starts gets finished.

I love this cute little book, and I think it will be an awesome addition to your child. The lessons of doing your best and finishing what you started will help children start this from an early age. I love the very bright and vibrant illustrations by Jake Robbins are fabulous and go perfectly tly with the story. I love the characters he has created as they make the story come to life. I’m give this book Five Stars!!

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.

About the Author

Janet Morris Grimes may not have realized she was a writer at the time, but her earliest childhood memories were spent creating fairy-tale stories of the father she never knew. That desire to connect with the mysterious man in a treasured photograph gave her a deep love for the endless possibilities of a healing and everlasting story.

A wife of one, mother of three, and Tootsie to four, Janet currently writes from her quiet two-acre corner of the world near Elizabethtown, KY.

Her debut novel, Solomon’s Porch, was a 2022 American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Awards Finalist.

More from Janet

The idea for this series started over twenty-five years ago, when it was my turn to write a skit for our children’s worship service at church. I came up with a rhyming, read-aloud, interactive story where the kids could help the main character make better choices. They loved it, and they remembered the fun catch phrase long after that night. We created some great memories through the story, and that’s what I hope to offer to children of today.

Do Your Best, Tess! is about a little girl who’s learning to finish what she starts, and why that’s so important. Tess gets distracted easily, and I think we can all relate, especially with today’s culture.

I so enjoy reading this story to my own grandchildren. They love helping Tess remember to put forth her best effort, even when she doesn’t feel like doing so.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 15

Remembrancy, March 16

Vicky Sluiter, March 16

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, March 17

deb’s Book Review, March 18

A Reader’s Brain, March 19

Lily’s Book Reviews, March 20

Mary Hake, March 20

Texas Book-aholic, March 21

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 22

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, March 23

Cover Lover Book Review, March 24

For Him and My Family, March 25

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 25

Splashes of Joy, March 26

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, March 27

Pause for Tales, March 28

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Janet is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed hard-cover copy of Do Your Best, Tess!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/24dbc/do-your-best-tess-celebration-tour-giveaway

Tour & Giveaway for What’s Not Lost by Valerie Taylor

Join Us for This Tour from Mar 6 to Mar 24!

Book Details:

Book Title:  What’s Not Lost by Valerie Taylor

Category: Adult Fiction 18+  

Genre:

 Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Publisher:  

Aspetuck Publishing, 324 pages

Release date:  February 7, 2023

Format available for review:  Print softback, ebook (

MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB, PDF, NetGalley download)

Will send print books out:  USA
Tour dates: Mar 6 to Mar 24, 2023

Content Rating:  PG-13 + M. 

There is some bad language and references to sex scenes, but no explicit sex scenes.

Book Description:

Through the eyes of an overachiever, the schemes of a homewrecker, the magic of a bottle of wine, and a CAT, award-winning author Valerie Taylor propels this captivating and heart-warming romance to an unpredictable and delightful conclusion.

Kassie O’Callaghan is searching … for herself and for answers. With her husband six feet under and an engagement ring on her finger, Kassie is convinced managing a company merger in Paris will complete her quest for recognition on her own terms. When she learns her fiancé’s ex-girlfriend is pregnant, Kassie’s dreams come tumbling down. At least for the moment.

Despite pleas from her younger fiancé to stay in Boston and a warning from her best friend forever of what’s at stake should she leave, Kassie heads to Paris with courage and perseverance. There, she stumbles into a world of wine and roses as she tries to put the wisdom of her experience to the ultimate test.

​When a Greek businessman tries to rescue her, Kassie discovers-in life-it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s the way you love that counts.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Valerie Taylor is back with the third and final book in the What’s Not Series, What’s Not Lost. This is ok to read as a stand alone, but it’s best if you read all three in order. The main reason is you will know the characters better, which you will enjoy more and you will know the story more. This cast of characters are complicated, to say the lease. The story is full of manipulations and there are betrayals on every hand. With all of the twists and turns added to that, your head will be spinning.

It was good to visit with some of the characters of the other books to see what was going on with them. I enjoyed knowing more about Kassie. After the death of her husband, her world was a mixture of twists and turns as she navigates through her business and takes off to Paris with her business. And you have to read the book fir the rest. There is much going on here. As the end nears, I think Taylor does a really nice job of weaving everything together to an ending everyone would enjoy.

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.

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Meet the Author:

Six years retired, three years a published novelist, always a reader of good stories. Valerie Taylor was born and raised in Stamford, CT. She had a thirty-year career in the financial services industry as a marketer and writer. After her divorce, she spread her wings and relocated her career to Boston and then to Seattle. When she retired, she resettled in her home state to be near her two grown children and granddaughter. Taylor’s a member of the Westport Writer’s Workshop, the Independent Book Publisher’s Association, the CT Authors and Publishers Association, and the Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association. She’s a published book reviewer with BookTrib.com. She enjoys practicing tai chi and being an expert sports spectator. With the expected release in February 2023, What’s Not Lost is the final season in the What’s Not trilogy. Her debut, What’s Not Said, was published in 2020, with the sequel, What’s Not True, following closely in 2021. Taylor’s next journey will be into the world of cozy mysteries.

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

Tour Schedule:

Mar 6 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 6 –Leanne Bookstagram – book review
Mar 7 –Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 7 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 8–My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway
Mar 9 –Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Mar 9 – I’m Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 10 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 12 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 13 –Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review
Mar 14 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Mar 15 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 15 – Books for Books – book spotlight
Mar 16 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway
Mar 17 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Mar 20 –Novels Alive – book review / giveaway
Mar 22 – Book Reviews by Taylor – book review
Mar 22 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
​Mar 22 – The Life We Build – book review 
Mar 23 – All Booked Up Reviews – Instagram – book review
Mar 23 – Reading Authors Network – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 24 – Books and Games – book review / author interview / giveaway
Mar 24 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway
​Mar 24 – Review Thick And Thin – book review / giveaway
Mar 24 – @lovemybooks2020  – book review
Mar 24 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

https://gleam.io/QZ8VI/whats-not-lost-book-tour-giveaway

The Connection Game: A Novel by S.S Turner

Join us for this tour

 Mar 21 to Apr 11, 2023

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Connection Game: A Novel by S.S Turner
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+) ,  272 pages
Genre: Literary Fiction
Publisher: The Story Plant
Release date:   Feb 2023
Format available for review:  print-softback (USA ), e-book (MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB, PDF, NetGalley download)
Will send print books out:  USA
Tour dates: Mar 21 to Apr 11, 2023
Content Rating: PG: There’s some violence and a small bit of profanity.

My Rating: Four Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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“A one-of-a-kind tale … a surprising and entertaining piece of work.”
​– Bill Fitzhugh, author of A Perfect Harvest.

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Book Description:

Benny Basilworth makes connections. A rare intellect, he sees things that others don’t see and draws conclusions that others completely fail to grasp. He has the kind of mind that can make a person a national sensation on the television gameshow “The Connection Game”– and the kind of mind that can be the target of predators.

Despite his brilliance, Benny and his family find themselves destitute, living in a basement apartment with one tiny window that affords them only the view of the feet of passersby on the street above. It is from this vantagepoint that Benny once again starts making connections. Mad, inconceivable connections. Connections that can change lives . . . and turn the entire world upside down.

​Humorous, surprising, wise, and remarkably perceptive, The Connection Game is a novel unlike any other and one that you are unlikely to forget.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

On the TV show The Connection Game, Benny shows himself as being a very smart and and intelligent person. But as smart as Benny is, he and his family ends up living on a basement apartment. I can’t imagine my only view out of the house is people’s feet as they walk by! It’s hard to believe this smart person ends up like this.

I will have to say, this is a very different book that what I have read before. The writing style is different, but despite all of that, I found myself not wanting to put the book down. The characters are believable and I kinda got attached to them. There is a lot of emotions going on, and at the same time, there’s a lot of humor throughout the book. All in all it turned out to be a pretty good read. Would I encourage others to read? Yes I would. I think this is a book that anyone can enjoy. Since it’s about a game show, those who enjoy this type of TV would certainly enjoy reading this. I’ve giving The Connection Game Four Stars. I hope you will find enjoyment in reading 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.

Meet the Author:

S.S. Turner has been an avid reader, writer, and explorer of the natural world throughout his life, which has been spent in England, Scotland, and Australia. He worked in the global fund management sector for many years but realized it didn’t align with his values. In recent years, he’s been focused on inspiring positive change through his writing as well as trying not to laugh in unfortunate situations. He now lives in Australia with his wife, daughter, two dogs, two cats, and ten chickens. He is the author of one previous novel, Secrets of a River Swimmer.

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

Tour Schedule:

Mar 21 –Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 21 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review
Mar 22 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post  giveaway
Mar 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Mar 24 –Books for Books – book spotlight
Mar 27 – Honey Can Do It – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 28 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 28 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway
Mar 29 –411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 29 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 30 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Mar 30 – Review Thick And Thin – book review / giveaway
Mar 31 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Apr 3 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 4 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
Apr 4 – Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books – book review
Apr 5 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Apr 5 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Apr 5 – The Adventures of a Traveler’s Wife – book review / giveaway

Apr 6 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 6 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 6 – Novels Alive – book review / giveaway
Apr 7 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 7 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 7 – The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway
Apr 11 –Sue’s Musings – book review
Apr 11 – Books and Games – book review / author interview / giveaway
Apr 11 – @bookqueenbee – book review / author interview / giveaway
Apr 11 – Just Another Reader – book review 

Enter the Giveaway:

https://gleam.io/IeIkW/the-connection-game-book-tour-giveaway

Tour and Giveaway for Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy Honaker

Book Details:

Book Title:  Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy Honaker
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   Nov, 2022
Content Rating:  G. Suitable for everyone.

 

 

**** 2023 Family Choice Award ****

Book Description:

Have you ever wished you could go away on your parent’s business trip or hide in their suitcase to explore a new city all on your own? Well, Katie and Steven sure have! They wonder why they always have to stay home when Mommy or Daddy travel for work. Once their favorite yellow teddy, Tootsie, comes up with the idea to stow himself away for Daddy’s trip to Washington, DC, Katie and Steven realize that they’ll be able to travel along, too—but just not in the way they first imagine!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I am so happy to review Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy Honaker. This cute little story is about a little girl and boy wanting to go with their mommy or daddy when they travel. It was their favorite yellow teddy bear Tootsie that came up with the neat idea to stow Tootsie away for dad’s trip to Washington DC, and Katie and Steven could come along too. What do you think happened to these to kids and their Tootsie bear?

This was such a fun trip around Washington, DC with Toostie bear and Steven and Katie. They visited so many sites around the city, it was almost too much to take in, but they had so much fun and excitement. Every single page was just fantastic!

Chiara Civati does an amazing job with illustrating this beautiful book, inside and out. The colors are so beautiful that this book is sure to capture the attention of any child. Though I feel this book is for the younger elementary school Children’s age group, I can also see very young children loving to look at the pictures and telling their own story.

I’m giving Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy Honaker Five Stars. I think this books needs to be in elementary schools and day care’s everywhere! Be sure to show this book to your child! I know they will love it.

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.

 

Buy the Book
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Politics and Prose
BAM ~ indiebound ~ Bookshop.org
Mascot Books

 

Meet the Author:

Kathy and Karen grew up in the Chicago suburbs and moved to Virginia as teenagers. They enjoyed many family vacations, which began their love of travel. They both reside in Virginia with their families and continue to instill a love of travel with their own children. This is their first children’s book written together, about a favorite childhood memory that they always wanted to share with others to enjoy. They hope to inspire a sense of adventure in you!

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

 

Enter the Giveaway:

 

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Tour & Giveaway The Kingdom of God by John Avery

About the Book

Book: The Kingdom of God: Our life with Jesus the King

Author: John Avery

Genre: Christian Devotional, non-fiction

Release date: March 1, 2023

What is the kingdom of God? Many people only vaguely understand (or misunderstand) it. Is it a future heavenly existence where the nicest dreams come true and nightmares are miraculously purged? After all, it is sometimes called the kingdom of heaven. Perhaps we dismiss it as an irrelevant ideal. Pastors typically prioritize topics like salvation, grace, eternal life, faith, and prayer. Yet, the kingdom was central to the messages of John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul, and other New Testament writers. Their words and behavior show that the kingdom theme is the framework uniting those topics and the entire mission of Jesus and His followers.

God’s kingdom centers on the King. It’s a life journey shared with other kingdom subjects.

This collection of 38 short pieces (2-3 pages each) explores vital questions like:

• How well do we understand Jesus’ view of the kingdom of God?
• What did Jesus mean when He spoke of being in (or outside of) the kingdom?
• Does the kingdom make any difference to our lives right now? Should it?
• Will the kingdom grow automatically, or do we have a part to play?

These pieces can be read quickly; they’re relaxed too—but think carefully and deeply.

Click here to get your copy!

INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR…JOHN AVERY

Answers by John Avery, author of The Kingdom of God: our life with Jesus the King.

Answers by John Avery, author of The Kingdom of God: our life with Jesus the King

1. How long does it take you to write a book? 

My first book (The Name Quest: explore the names of God to grow in faith and get to know Him better) took fifteen years (probably >10,000 hours). The devotionals that I write are 5-600 words. Some come very quickly; most take 2-3 hours for an acceptable draft. Compiling them into a book like The Kingdom of God takes additional time and editing.

2. What tactics do you have when writing? Do you just sit down and start writing? Or have an outline plan before?

Almost every piece begins in my own times with Him and reading the Bible. I might check what I sense against commentaries or reference works sometimes, but the main message comes from those times with Him. I make a point of writing the outline as soon as I finish my time with Him. I develop the work at various times after that. Sunday evenings are my reserved writing times but I try to find time on other days too.

3. What special knowledge or research was required to write this book?

I think that years of reading about the Kingdom of God and studying the Bible in general were essential. Over the last three years I focused on reading the Gospels multiple times. I analyzed the events in Jesus’ life and ministry and discovered patterns in what He said and did, where, to whom, what triggered things etc. Some of that comes out in The Kingdom of God, perhaps more in my previous book, The Questions of Jesus: questions asked by Jesus, questions people asked Him.

4. How do you make non-fiction interesting and engaging while still being informative and writing the facts?

Five things: 

I try not to write things that have been written many times before or are too obvious; I believe God gives me fresh insights that are, nonetheless sound.

I try to include a brief life situation or personal experience that people can relate to.

I keep “heady” academic things to a bare minimum when they are essential.

I try to write in a casual, conversational way and to not use “Christianese” but everyday language.

I check my ideas against commentaries and other reference works to make sure I am not “off.”

5. Who is your favorite author?

CS Lewis is hard to beat. He has wonderful insight, can express things extremely well, and he writes well in multiple genres.

6. Your favorite pastime or hobby?

I am a hiker. I love to be out in the mountains or desert. Summer hiking, winter cross-country skiing. The further into wilderness, the better.

7. Do you have a favorite vacation spot?

My wife and I love going to Palm Springs area for Christmas break. It’s great for winter hiking and, of course, warmer weather than Oregon.

About the Author

John Avery is the author of The Name Quest: Explore the Names of God to Grow in Faith and Get to Know Him Better (Morgan James Publishing, 2015). The Name Quest won the 2016 Oregon Christian Writers’ Cascade Award for nonfiction. A compilation of short pieces, The Questions of Jesus, was published in 2022.

John is a trained teacher with over thirty years’ experience as a Bible teaching pastor, small group leader, missionary, and disciple maker. He has lived in England, Israel, Africa, and the Caribbean, ministering with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), international student ministry, and local churches. He and his wife, Janet, now make their home in Oregon. John likes to hike, snowshoe, and cross-country ski. John writes short, thought-provoking Bible devotionals at www.BibleMaturity.com many of which will be compiled into books like this one. He maintains a comprehensive resource for all the names of God at www.NamesForGod.net.

More from John

This book is a collection of short devotional pieces. They’re relaxed, but they challenge the reader to think carefully too. What is the kingdom of God? What does it mean for our lives?

Many people only vaguely understand (or misunderstand) the kingdom of God. Is it a future heavenly existence where the nicest dreams come true and nightmares are miraculously purged? After all, it is sometimes called the kingdom of heaven. Perhaps we dismiss it as an irrelevant ideal. Pastors typically prioritize topics like salvation, grace, eternal life, faith, and prayer. Yet, the kingdom was a priority for Jesus.

God’s kingdom centers on the King. It’s a life journey shared with other kingdom subjects.

The pieces explore vital questions like:

• How well do we understand Jesus’ view of the kingdom of God?
• What did Jesus mean when He spoke of being in (or outside of) the kingdom?
• Does the kingdom make any difference to our lives right now? Should it?
• Will the kingdom grow automatically, or do we have a part to play?

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 10

Blossoms and Blessings, March 11 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 12

Splashes of Joy, March 13 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, March 14

Guild Master, March 15 (Author Interview)

Vibrant Wings by Valerie, March 15

deb’s Book Review, March 16

A Reader’s Brain, March 17 (Author Interview)

Cover Lover Book Review, March 18

For the Love of Literature, March 19 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 20

Spoken from the Heart, March 21 (Author Interview)

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 21

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, March 22

Artistic Nobody, March 23

Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, John 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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His Only Son. His faith was tested. Our hope was born!!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS MOVIE

Most everyone has heard the story of Abraham and Isaac, when God ask Abraham to sacrifice his only son. This is a beautiful picture about trusting God. I encourage every one of you to watch this movie, and think about your faith in the Lord. Could we do what Abraham did?

About HIS ONLY SON

#HisOnlySonMIN

His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

Long Synopsis: His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

About THE JOURNEY

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Combining world-class musical performances with intimate conversations across the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli is an exploration of moments that define us, songs that inspire us, and relationships that connect us to what matters most in life. 

Join in a sacred pilgrimage of hope, beauty, and song with this special theatrical event opening on Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week: April 2, 3, 4 & 6. In addition to Bocelli, you’ll hear Michael W. Smith, Tori Kelly, Tauren Wells, TAYA, and many others in amazing musical performances across majestic locations. Get your tickets at TheJourney.movie.

My Thoughts

Just a few words to let you know how much I love this movie trailer. Just watching the beautiful trailer, I want to join those who will be watching this movie on Palm Sunday and throughout the week. Don’t miss this fabulous movie event opening on Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week: April 2, 3, 4 & 6. Get your tickets now to make sure you will have a seat!

Short Synopsis:
Combining world-class musical performances with intimate conversations across the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli is an exploration of moments that define us, songs that inspire us, and relationships that connect us to what matters most in life. 

Join in a sacred pilgrimage of hope, beauty, and song with this special theatrical event opening on Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week: April 2, 3, 4 & 6. In addition to Bocelli, you’ll hear Michael W. Smith, Tori Kelly, Tauren Wells, TAYA, and many others in amazing musical performances across majestic locations. Get your tickets at TheJourney.movie.

Love’s New Beginnings by Penny Zeller

About the Book

Book: Love’s New Beginnings

Author: Penny Zeller

Genre:Christian Historical Romance

Release date: December 13, 2022

MY RATING: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Where it all began…

Lydie Beauchamp recently moved with her aunts—sisters Myrtle and Fern—to the untamed Wyoming Territory. When a teaching position in nearby Willow Falls captures her attention, can she leave her aunts, one of whom just suffered a broken heart, and embark on this new adventure? Will she find the courage to persevere in the midst of challenges, one being a handsome challenge named Solomon Eliason?

Reverend Solomon Eliason has the goal of making a difference. Hired as the pastor of Willow Falls, he must convince the congregation that he is able to undertake the role of a reverend. When he’s nominated to be the adult in charge of the annual prank tradition at the school, he embraces the idea, thinking the new teacher will be an elderly crotchety woman like his former teacher. What he doesn’t realize until it’s too late is that the teacher is far from crotchety and elderly.

When Lydie’s and Solomon’s paths cross in an unexpected way during the prank tradition at the Willow Falls school, can Solomon redeem himself in the eyes of the lovely new teacher?

Take a glimpse into where it all began with Lydie and Solomon’s story in this tender tale that reminds us that God can and does use willing hearts for His purposes.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I love Penny Zeller’a book, Love’s New Beginnings. Set in the 1860s, I knew this would be a fabulous historical fiction to read when I read the description. This book is the prequel to the Wyoming Sunrise series by Penny. Lydie and her two aunts, Myrtle and Fern, to the untamed Wyoming Territory. I love these two sisters. They sure bring a delight to the story. When Willow Falls needed a teacher, Lydia left jer aunts to teach at the school. It was there that she met Solomon.

Lydia and Solomon’s story was so much fun to read. I love how Zeller weaves the Christian life into her characters and enjoyed the fact that these two wanted to make sure they were following the Lord’s leading. The realistic and faithful characters were loveable and easy to connect with. The extensive research by Ms. Zeller is so apparent and makes the story so much more alive. I love anything written by Penny Zeller, and this book was beautifully written, just as her other books. Her writing is phenomenal, and with every book, it gets better.

If you enjoy a good clean historical fiction, with faith weaved throughout the story, this is an excellent one for you to read. I know you will love it as much as I do. I’m giving this one Five Stars!!

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.

About the Author

Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.

Today Penny is the author of over a dozen books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.

When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and camping, hiking, canoeing, bicycling/cycling, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.

She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and loves to hear from her readers at her website,  blog, and on Facebook.

More from Penny

Stagecoach etiquette, a casket for sale in the mercantile, and mock turtle soup were just a few of the items included in Love’s New Beginnings. Research is always fun for historical novels, and I even discovered that some people ate skunks back in the “olden days.” Not a regular delicatessen, but they did eat them on occasion. After reading about the ingredients for mock turtle soup and discovering about skunks for dinner (aka supper), I’m even more grateful for enchiladas and regular plain ol’ hamburgers. Historical romance novels are a delight to read, but is Love’s New Beginnings the book for you?

If you love…

To read love stories

Stories set in the late 1800s

Settings in the Wild West in small western towns

Sweet romance and tender love stories

Plentiful humor

Character-driven plots

Faith element organically interwoven into the story

Scenes that tug at the heartstrings

Hilarious antidotes tucked within the pages of a novel

To curl up and escape into the lives of book characters

Realistic plot lines

Close-knit families

Clean and wholesome reads

Memorable characters who stay with you long after the last page

Then Love’s New Beginnings is indeed the book for you!

Blog Stops

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 2

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 3

Vicky Sluiter, March 3

Texas Book-aholic, March 4

deb’s Book Review, March 5

Cover Lover Book Review, March 6

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 7

EmpowerMoms, March 7

Connie’s History Classroom, March 8

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 9

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 10

Books You Can Feel Good About, March 10

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 11

Splashes of Joy, March 12

For Him and My Family, March 12

Holly’s Book Corner, March 13

lakesidelivingsite, March 14

Vibrant Wings by Valerie, March 14

Pause for Tales, March 15

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Penny is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed 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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Flight Log by Susan Humphrey

Book Details:

Book Title:  FlightLog: The Novel Adventures of a Stewardess Wannabe Who Becomes a Flight Attendant by Susan Humphrey
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  338 pages
Genre:  Women’s Fiction, Chick Lit, Memoir(ish), Coming-of-age
Publisher:  Majuscule Press
Release date:   August, 2022
Content Rating:  PG. A few romantic encounters but light on the details. Reference to tobacco use.

 

 

Book Description:

“It was 1978. People didn’t have home computers, video players, or answering machines. We rented our telephones from local phone companies and hand-wrote letters. The terms ‘politically correct’ and ‘African-American’ had not been coined. ‘Eating disorders’ and ‘alternate lifestyles’ were not yet common household phrases. Only strippers wore thongs, which made perfect sense to me, as they only caused one to gyrate their hynie in a desperate attempt to dislodge the bothersome wedgie.”

So writes Sherri Van Ness, an unassuming girl from the burbs of Kansas who’s about to embark on the adventure of her life when she signs up to become a stewardess. But it’s much more turbulent than this doughy-eyed 19-year-old ever imagined as she tries to navigate past grouchy passengers, fly-by-night relationships and the unforgiving, relentless, humiliating, monthly weigh-ins. Some dreams come true. Others require a vomit bag.

That’s not to say Sherri doesn’t enjoy herself. Au contraire! There are friends to be made and men to be made and the maid who made up her room in New York is so nice!

Yes, the work is difficult at times and the money isn’t always good, but there are perks: free flights and an endless supply of tiny vodka bottles and salted peanuts (peanut allergies hadn’t been invented yet.)

Like Dorothy Gale sans Toto, Sherri leaves Kansas and finds herself amidst a cast of characters as strange to her as the Scarecrow and the Munchkins were to Dorothy. Her whirlwind journey takes her from innocent, insecure stewardess to mature and confident flight attendant. Or does she?

​Book your flight now with this very enjoyable read, put your seat back in the upright position, and enjoy the ride!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I love this book cover, it just looks like a lot of fun and I am one that likes to choose books by their cover. I wasn’t disappointed at all. FlightLog: The Novel Adventures of a Stewardess Wannabe Who Becomes a Flight Attendant by Susan Humphrey will take you on a ride you won’t forget. The story takes place in the 1970’s, where life was a lot different. I found it exciting to learn what a flight attendant is all about, and it was different than what I thought. Of course the ’70 was so different in everything. But those were very nice years. A good decade to remember. I am very glad to read this book set in that time frame, because much was going on in my life during the ’70’s. A lot of nice memories. Author Susan Humphrey does a fabulous job writing this book. There is a lot of details about flight attendants and what is expected in their job. It made this story seem like a journey we were on with the author. Looking back, we could see how much things have changed, life has changed the last 40 to 50 years. For me, some things changed for the better, but even more has changed for the worst.

All in all, this is a fun book filled with growing pains, lifestyle changes and a lot of laughter. I have many laugh out loud moments while reading Flight Log. I enjoyed this very much. If you are looking for a good, clean, light story to fill your hours, this would be a wonderful choice for you. I think you will enjoy it as much as I do.

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.

 

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Meet the Author:

​Susan Jo Humphrey, the daughter of a diplomat, was born in Izmir, Turkey where she lived for three years. She also lived in Korea and Thailand, before returning home to the US with her family as a teenager. She has traveled all over the United States, and has called several parts of this country ‘home.’ Her many airplane rides as a child convinced her she must one day become a stewardess. Suz was a flight attendant for thirteen of her twenty-five years with UAL. She began penning FlightLog with the help of the Naperville Writer’s Group, outside of Chicago. There, she published in their annual pamphlet, had a humor piece printed in an online magazine, and contributed many articles to local newspapers. At the time of publication, she is busy working on FlightLog II.

Away from the keyboard, Suz loves yoga, reading, cooking, listening to music and playing her guitar. She still enjoys mapping out travel to faraway places she’s never seen, as well as planning return trips to her favorite spots.

She currently lives in Southern California and has two grown children. Today, she’s in healthcare, where she’s worked since 2014. Suz was the ‘baby’ of her flight attendant classes – and the ‘senior’ student in her nursing classes. She’s eager to write that story as well: a novice baby-boomer RN begins her dream career as a travel nurse – just as a pandemic breaks out!

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Chris Crossed Murder by Lauren Carr

A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery  Details:

1. Book Title:  Chris Crossed Murder(A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr
   Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +)
   Genre:  Mystery
   Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
   Release date:   Feb 22, 2023
   Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr’s books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage.

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“Carr is a master at creating unique, complex plots and colorful characters, both evident in her latest cold case mystery featuring  Chris Matheson and the geezer squad. The plot is twisted, the mystery unique and the ending a surprise. A must-read!” – Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) byMarilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer

“Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. …I would give Chris Crossed Murder one hundred stars if I could. I believe readers who enjoy reading well-written and clean cozy mysteries will most definitely want to read it. I have no doubt they will enjoy it as much as I did. The fifth installment from A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery series is on my radar for when it releases.”– Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books

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Book Description:
​It proves to be a Christmas to remember when the Matheson family receives the horrendous news that Chris Matheson’s body has been found in the woods near an international airport.Everyone is stunned—especially Chris Matheson.

The mystery deepens when they discover the victim has Chris’s federal agent badge and appears to have been investigating one of his old cases.

The Geezer Squad’s latest case is not only a whodunit but who-got-dun. Is this a case of mistaken identity? Was Chris the intended victim? If not, then they must identify the murder victim to find his killer.
​
With Christmas days away, join the Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad as they race to piece together the clues to their most puzzling case yet.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Chris Crossed Murder is the 4th book in the Lauren Carr series A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery. I think this is the best one so far. The Geezer Squad is back at work on their new case. This Time, it’s one of their own. Chris Matheson’s body was found in the woods near the international airport. The problem is, Chris Matheson is just as surprised and anyone else that his body had been found. Is someone trying to set Chris up? Who wants to see Chris dead?

Lauren Carr had knocked it out of the ballpark this time. I love when Geezer Squad put their heads together and start their new case. I love this exceptional group, and their ability to figure out the crimes and bring justice to those who deserve. This case focuses on finding the person who is tagged as Chris? I thoroughly enjoyed this journey with the Geezer’s. Carr writes the suspense so intense, it’s definitely hard to put the book down. Carr uses her expertise skills in lstory to make it at the top of my favorite mystery series. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I’m giving this book Five Stars, and it deserves so many more!! If you love a good clean mystery, I highly recommend this book to you! 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.

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The Adventures of Lefty & Righty by Lori Orlinsky

Join us for this tour from Mar 7 to Mar 27, 2023!

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Adventures of Lefty & Righty: The Windy City by Lori Orlinsky
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   Mar 7, 2023
Format available for review:  print-hardback (USA), pdf
Tour dates: Mar 7 to Mar 27, 2023
Content Rating:  G for everyone.Book Description:

Do you ever wonder what happens to socks that get lost in the dryer? Join Lefty and Righty for the adventure of a lifetime as they sneak out of the laundry room with a destination in mind: a White Sox game! But with so much to do in The Windy City, will they make it to the game in time? Through their fun-filled day, they’ll discover the sights, sounds—and even the tastes—of Chicago, all while encountering a few surprises along the way!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

The Adventures of Lefty & Righty: The Windy City by Lori Orlinsky is such a cute book to read to your kids. It’s about two socks that wa t to go to Chicago to a White Socks game. It wasn’t just a trip to Chicago, it was the adventure going through the windy city to get there. I think taking the journey with Lefty and Righty was a lot of fun and excitement. The story was beautifully written in rhymes, which the children will enjoy.

Kenn Vidro does an amazing job with the illustrations. I love the bright vivid colors that will draw the book to children. The colors are beautiful, and match the beautiful words within the story. This is a great book for your library, or your school library and classrooms.

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.

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Meet the Author:

Award-winning children’s book author Lori Orlinsky lives in. . . you guessed it . . . Chicago! Lori is the mother of three little ladies, who are small but mighty. At 5’1”, she wishes her children’s picture book, Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All), was around when she was growing up. Lori also wrote The Tooth Fairy’s Tummy Ache and Balloons for Tiger. Her latest book, The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City, was inspired by her daily struggle to find matching socks when they come out of the dryer.

Tour and Giveaway for Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard

 

Cold Light of Day

by Elizabeth Goddard

February 20 – March 17, 2023 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

Police Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and even an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.

Grier is in Alaska for the same reason so many others are–to disappear–when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he’s not sure even Autumn could save him.

As the stakes rise and the dangers increase, Autumn and Grier must rely on each other to extinguish the deadly threats.

 

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Cold Light of Day is another WOW book from author Elizabeth Goddard. Grier Brenner was in Alaska to disappear, but when Police Chief Autumn Long needed his help with all of the situations happening in Alaska in her jurisdiction, Grier had to help her. Even thought Long didn’t want to trust Grier because he was a Newcomer in town, he knew his stuff around police work, it seemed, and Autumn needed him. But when life seems to turn upside down, their quiet little town of Shadow Gap isn’t so quiet anymore.

With heart gripping characters that have you on the edge of your seat, Goddard tells this story with expertise and intrigue, pulling readers into the story with the feel of being there through the entire book. I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, with the good in them as well as their faults. I love the sparks flying between Chief Autumn and Grier, but a romance between the two seemed almost impossible. Is there too much baggage for the two to ever get together?

Cold Light of Day is book one in Elizabeth’s new series, Missing in Alaska, and let me tell you, this is an awesome start of this gripping thriller series. If you love books with their thrills and chills, this is the book for you. If you haven’t read an Elizabeth Goddard book, you are missing an amazing treat. I really want to encourage you to check out Cold Light of Day.
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.

Praise for Cold Light of Day:

“Thrilling!”

DiAnn Mills, author of Concrete Evidence

“An exhilarating, page-turning race to the finish!”

Carrie Stuart Parks, bestselling author of Relative Silence

“Gripping and hard-hitting.”

James R. Hannibal, award-winning author of Elysium Tide

“Elizabeth Goddard has created a novel that immerses the reader in small-town Alaska. From the first page, it’s a race to stay alive and solve a number of ever-spiraling mysteries. I highly recommend this novel.”

Cara Putman, award-winning author of Flight Risk and Lethal Intent

“A simmering romantic suspense with an explosive ending. Once more Goddard proves she is a master storyteller and deserving of her place as one of the best Christian romantic suspense authors of our time.”

Mary Alford, author of Among the Innocent

 

 

Book Details:

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Published by: Revell

Publication Date: February 2023

Number of Pages: 336

ISBN: 9780800742041 (ISBN10: 0800742044)

Series: Missing in Alaska, 1

Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Baker Book House

 

Author Bio:

Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 novels, including Cold Light of Day and the Rocky Mountain Courage and Uncommon Justice series. Her books have sold nearly 1.5 million copies. She is a Carol Award and Reader’s Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award finalist. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website at www.ElizabethGoddard.com.

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Twitter – @bethgoddard

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Tour and Giveaway for Fool Her Once by Joanna Elm

Join us for this tour from 

Feb 20 to March 20, 2023!
Book Details:

Book Title: 

Fool Her Once (A Novel) by Joanna Elm
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 416 pages 
Genre:  Thriller
Publisher:  CamCat Books
Release date:   Feb, 2023
Format available for review:  print-softback (USA), ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download), and audiobook (Book Funnel download)
Will send print books out:  USA 
Tour dates: Feb 20 to March 20, 2023

Content Rating:  PG-13 + M. There’s adultery, language, some sexual content, and violent crime, but no explicit descriptions of the crimes.

My Rating Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book Description:
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Some killers are born. Others are made.

​As a rookie tabloid reporter, Jenna Sinclair made a tragic mistake when she outed Denny Dennison, the illegitimate son of an executed serial killer. So she hid behind her marriage and motherhood. Now, decades later, betrayed by her husband and resented by her teenage daughter, Jenna decides to resurrect her career—and returns to the city she loves.

When her former lover is brutally assaulted outside Jenna’s NYC apartment building, Jenna suspects that Denny has inherited his father’s psychopath gene and is out for revenge. She knows she must track him down before he can harm his next target, her daughter.

Meanwhile, her estranged husband, Zack, fears that her investigative reporting skills will unearth his own devastating secret he’d kept buried in the past.

From New York City to the remote North Fork of Long Island and the murky waters surrounding it, Jenna rushes to uncover the terrible truth about a psychopath and realizes her own investigation may save or destroy her family.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

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.

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Meet the Author:

​Joanna Elm is an author, journalist, blogger, and attorney. Before the publication of her first two suspense novels (Scandal, Tor/Forge 1996); (Delusion, Tor/Forge/1997), she was an investigative journalist on the London Evening News on Fleet Street in the U.K. She also wrote for British magazines like Woman’s Own.

Then, she moved to New York where she worked as a writer/producer for television news and tabloid TV programs like “A Current Affair.” She was also the researcher/writer for WNEW-TV’s Emmy-award-winning documentary “Irish Eyes.” In 1980, she joined the Star as a reporter, eventually becoming the magazine’s news editor and managing editor before moving to Philadelphia as editor of the news/features section of TV Guide.

After completing her first two novels while living in South Florida, (Nelson DeMille described Scandal as “fresh, original and unpredictable”) Joanna returned to New York, enrolled in law school, graduated summa cum laude, passed the NY Bar exam, and worked as a principal law clerk for an appellate division justice in the prestigious First Department. She has been married to her husband Joe for 35 years and has one son.

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

Tour Schedule:

​Feb 20 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 20 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Feb 21– Diane’s Book Journal – book review
Feb 22 –JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 22 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Feb 23 –Leanne Bookstagram – book review
Feb 24 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Feb 27 – Mostly Mystery Reviews – book spotlight
Feb 28 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway

Mar 1 – Sandra’s Book Club – book review
Mar 3 – My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway
Mar 3 –Books for Books – book spotlight 
Mar 6 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
Mar 7 – The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway
Mar 7 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
Mar 8 – @shangread_la – book review / giveaway
Mar 8 – @bookqueenbee – audiobook review
Mar 9 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway
Mar 9 – Amy’s Booket List – audiobook review / giveaway
Mar 10 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
Mar 13 –Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway
Mar 14 –Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books – audiobook review
Mar 14 – The Adventures of a Traveler’s Wife – book review / giveaway
Mar 15 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review / giveaway
Mar 15 – Mystery Review Crew – book review / giveaway
Mar 15 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / giveaway
Mar 16 – Books and Games – audiobook review
Mar 17 – Just Another Reader – book review / giveaway
Mar 17 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway
Mar 20–Adventurous Jessy–book review / giveaway
Mar 20 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book review / giveaway
Mar 20 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review
Mar 20 – Bigreadersite–book review

Enter the Giveaway:

Tour and Giveaway for The Cairo Curse by Pepper Basham

About the Book

Book: The Cairo Curse

Author: Pepper Basham

Genre: Christian Fiction / Historical Fiction / Romance / Adventure / Mystery

Release date: February 1, 2023

MY RATING FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Clue meets Indiana Jones with a fiction-loving twist only Grace Percy can provide.

Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley have already experienced their fair-share of suspense, but when a honeymoon trip takes a detour to the mystical land of Egypt, not even Grace with her fiction-loving mind is prepared for the dangers in store. From an assortment of untrustworthy adventure-seekers to a newly discovered tomb with a murderous secret, Frederick and Grace must lean on each other to navigate their dangerous surroundings. As the suspects mount in an antiquities’ heist of ancient proportions, will Frederick and Grace’s attempts to solve the mystery lead to another death among the sands?

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

The Cairo Curse by Peppe by Pepper Basham is a fun and interesting Christian historical fiction. The story follows newlyweds Gracie and Lord Astley, and their honeymooning in Egypt. This was turning out to be quite the adventure, as well as a few thrills going on. I think author Pepper Basham does a fantastic job writing this book, and as well as her attention to detail. I know this book was a lot of fun to research! I so much enjoyed the brilliant way Ms. Basham takes her readers on this fabulous adventurous  journey through the eyes of Grace.

Ms. Basham created her characters to perfectly tell this story so well. I was glued to my see just about the whole time I was reading this book. I was afraid I would miss something, though I knew I could go back and re-read parts of the story, as I did. I love Gracie. I could connect with her and her love for fiction. She was such a loving abd caring person, and her love and devotion to her husband was do realistic, I feel like I have a new friend in Gracie. If you enjoy a wonderful, clean historical book with sprinkles of mystery and suspense flowing throughout, you will love Pepper Basham’s The Cairo Curse. This is a book you definitely do not want to miss! I am giving The Cairo Curse Five Stars and it is well deserving for more.

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.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her historical romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards. Her historical romance novels, My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge and The Red Ribbon, and her contemporary novels, the Mitchell’s Crossroads and Pleasant Gap series, showcase her Appalachian heritage, as well as her love for humor and family. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist to about fifty more, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus.

You can learn more about Pepper at her website http://www.pepperdbasham.com or connect with her on FB, IG, or Twitter

Read an Excerpt from the Book!

February 1914, Havensbrook

Gunfire erupted from outside, sending Frederick Percy, Earl of Astley, leaping from his chair. The seat crashed against the floor behind him in time with another shot. What on earth! He grabbed the first weapon-like item he could find—his grandfather’s cane—and dashed toward the sound, nearly colliding with his butler moving in the same direction.

“Did you hear the gunfire, Brandon?”

The older gentleman’s brows rose as high as they could go without becoming part of his snowy hairline. “Indeed, my lord. From the south garden, if I guess correctly, sir.”

“My thoughts exactly.” Frederick tapped the cane against the floor and took a step in the direction of the garden door. Then stopped, a sudden sense of dread forming a lump in his stomach. His butler’s response was much too cavalier for an emergency. “Have you seen Lady Astley of late, Brandon?”

“Not since after breakfast, sir.”

“Well, then.” Frederick returned to his office for his own pistol and prayed whatever inspired a gunshot near his home would prove more benign than dangerous. After surviving several near-death experiences over the past Christmas season, Frederick was quite finished with drama for a while. Though drama seemed to follow his new bride in spades.

He met the butler back in the hallway.

“Might I offer an insight, sir?”

Frederick pivoted in his approach to the door and turned back to Brandon. “Insight?”

“Yes, sir.” The man released a deep sigh which pulled his pristine posture into a slight slump. He then sent Frederick a look which somehow inspired a grimace before Frederick even heard the man’s words. “Her ladyship was speaking with Mr. Blake after breakfast, sir.”

“Mr. Blake?” Frederick rolled his gaze heavenward, the tension in his jaw uncoiling into a slight annoyance that manifested in an ache over his right eyebrow. He loved his cousin. There was no man Frederick trusted more. But for some reason, the idea of Blake and Grace together followed by the sound of gunfire did not bode well.

For anyone.

“About pistols, my lord.”

And the answers emerged, along with an increased throbbing in Frederick’s head. “Thank you, Brandon.”

Setting a slower pace, he moved toward the south side of his manor house, another shot reverberating nearer. Within a month since Christmas, his American wife had learned how to drive the car and throw knives, two skills she appeared to excel in more than knowing the fashion of the season or how to address the complicated hierarchy of the aristocracy. His lips almost split into a grin as he recalled her stumbling over addressing the Duke of Westonbridge two weeks ago by calling him “Your Honorable Lord” and then in quick correction, “Your Grace, or at least I hope you are since I fumbled your title so atrociously.”

Of course the duke had fallen under Grace’s spell within five minutes, as everyone else who met her seemed to do since she’d moved to his crumbling Derbyshire estate two months earlier. Well, everyone except the villainess who’d tried to kill them just before Christmas. But that was hopefully a distant story, and their next chapter would be a lovely, peaceful belated honeymoon—he increased his steps at the idea—with a little surprise tagged on for his lovely Lady Astley.

Frederick nodded a good afternoon to the police officer inconspicuously posted near the house so that Frederick’s mother could work out her sentence of house arrest in connection with his father and brother’s deaths. He released a sigh. No, she was no murderess, unless glares and harsh words counted, but she’d harbored information that could have protected others. The law had been gracious with her due to her age and status, merely revoking her freedoms from leaving Havensbrook, so his mother’s life stayed very much as it had since Frederick’s father’s death; however, the added blemish of “criminal” to her reputation ensured she spent her days away from the public eye.

And if the police officer appeared in no great distress over the gunfire, Frederick knew all too well what must be happening.

Just around the edge of the house, a large garden opened to the south, its walls still well intact, though ivy-grown and tangled. Another shot reverberated through the damp air, followed quickly by laughter and his wife’s exuberant exclamation of “I hit it.”

Frederick’s lips pinched into a frown. Why he ever expected his cousin Blake to mind Frederick’s subtle requests was beyond him! The garden gate stood open, welcoming him forward into an even more tangled array of vines and twined greenery, the winter roses, a remnant of the garden’s healthier days, sleeping until spring.

He hadn’t had the means to make things right with Havensbrook before but, with Grace’s wealth and her generous heart, he could now. Another way to make amends for the past, he hoped, though

God had already bestowed on him much more than he deserved.

His cousin stood to the right, hands on the hips of his gray suit jacket, but Frederick’s gaze followed Blake’s focus to the woman in the center of the garden. Her bright auburn hair was twisted up beneath a deep purple hat that matched her coat, both in contrast to her pale skin. Her laughter echoed toward him, so filled with joy and hope. Two things he’d thought lost forever before he’d met her.

Yes, God had given him much more than he deserved, and sometimes, he wondered if God had given him more than he could manage.

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Pepper is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a paperback 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.

https://promosimple.com/ps/24703/the-cairo-curse-celebration-tour-giveaway

Tour for Copper Waters by Marlene M. Bell

 

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​Book Details:

Book Title:  Copper Waters – A New Zealand Mystery (Annalisse Series Book 4) by Marlene M. Bell
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 340 pages 
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
Publisher:  Ewephoric Publishing
Release date:   October, 2022
Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF )
Will send print books out:  USA 
Content Rating:  G. Book is for general audiences. No profanity. No graphic scenes. Crimes described briefly after-the-fact. Mild and limited romance

MY RATING: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book Description:

Annalisse Drury and Alec Zavos find themselves on opposing sides when an ex-lover from Alec’s past introduces him to his alleged son. With Alec distracted and their future engagement in limbo, Annalisse accepts a key to her dream cottage—situated on a picturesque sheep station on South Island, New Zealand—only this time, she travels alone.

But not long after her arrival she’s confronted by two peculiar deaths—either accidental, or the deliberate acts of a psychopath.

Local investigators are closing the cases too quickly and want Annalisse to exit the country before she reveals the town’s darkest secrets.

Will she return to Alec, or sacrifice their future together to expose it all?

BUY THE BOOK:
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Today, Copper Waters is the Fourth book in the Annalisse Series. Will there be more? I sure hope so. Each book gets better and I think this is my new favorite, though I say this about then all! We are back on a different journey with Annalisse and Alec this time. New Zealand is the place now, and there is more mystery and suspense as the two are more at odds with the hidden secrets and the amazing twists and turns that take place, some a bit hard to swallow.

Again, as much as I tried, I couldn’t figure it all out, and the ending was quite the shock. Marlene Bell’s does another fantastic job writing this book, with her unique writing style keeping her readers biting their nails and on the edge of seats. If you love books full of thrills, suspense with a bit of mystery to it, this is your book. And really your series. I highly recommend these four books by Marlene M. Bell. And please check my blog for the past three days to find reviews of the first three reviews. I’m giving Copper Waters Five Stars, and it is so worth every one of them!!

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.

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Also Available for Review:

​​Book Details:

Book Title:  Stolen Obsession (Annalisse Series Book 1) by Marlene M. Bell
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 296 pages 
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
Publisher:  Ewephoric Publishing
Release date:   March 2018
Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Will send print books out:  USA 
Content Rating:  PG. Subtle romantic interludes. No profanity.

Content Rating:  PG. Subtle romantic interludes. No profanity.

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Book Description:

People die, but legends live on.

New York antiquities appraiser Annalisse Drury’s best friend was murdered. The killer’s identity may be linked to her friend’s expensive missing bracelet—a 500-year-old artifact that carries an ancient curse, one that unleashes evil upon any who dare wear the jewelry created for the Persian royal family.

Weeks later, Annalisse sees a matching necklace at a Manhattan gallery opening. She begs the owner to destroy the cursed piece, but her pleas fall on deaf ears—despite the unnatural death that occurs during the opening. With two victims linked to the jewelry, Annalisse is certain she must act. Desperate, Annalisse enlists the gallery owner’s son to help—even though she’s afraid he’ll break her heart. Wealthy and devastatingly handsome, with a string of bereft women in his wake, Greek playboy Alec Zavos dismisses Annalisse’s concerns—until his parents are ripped from the Zavos family yacht during their ocean voyage near Crete.

​Annalisse and Alec race across two oceans to save his parents, feared kidnapped or even dead. When the killer changes tactics and goes after Alec behind Annalisse’s back, can her plan to rescue Alec’s mother save them all?

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Spent Identity (Annalisse Series Book 2) by Marlene M. Bell
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 378 pages 
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
Publisher:  Ewephoric Publishing
Release date:   Nov 2019
Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Will send print books out:  USA 
Content Rating:  PG-13+M. Main Character is accosted and fights an assailant in one chapter. Mild profanity.

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Book Description:

Antiquities appraiser Annalisse Drury drives to her family farm in upstate New York to consult with Aunt Kate about her troubled relationship with Greek tycoon, Alec Zavos. When Annalisse arrives, she learns the beloved farm she expects to inherit is for sale.

​That same morning, they find a stranger’s body decaying in the barn. Then her aunt vanishes.

In Spent Identity, Annalisse and Alec join forces for the second time. They must find the mastermind behind her aunt’s abduction before Kate’s health issues worsen. Was the corpse in the barn a coincidence or a warning? The clock ticks for Annalisse to find her aunt and repair what she has left with the man she loves.

BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon
Audible

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Scattered Legacy (Annalisse Series Book 3) by Marlene M. Bell
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 352 pages 
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
Publisher:  Ewephoric Publishing
Release date:   Oct 2021
Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF)
Will send print books out:  USA 
Content Rating:  PG+M. Brief kissing/romance. mild use of profanity like “damn.” No F Bombs. Some violence and talk of an attack by villain that doesn’t materialize.

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Book Description:

To outsiders, the relationship between Manhattan antiquities assessor Annalisse Drury and sports car magnate Alec Zavos must look carefree and glamorous. In reality, it’s a love affair regularly punctuated by treasure hunting, action-packed adventure, and the occasional dead body.

When Alec schedules an overseas trip to show Annalisse his mother’s birthplace in Bari, Italy, he squeezes in the high-stakes business of divesting his family’s international corporation. But things go terribly wrong as murder makes its familiar reappearance in their lives – and this time it’s Alec’s disgraced former CFO who’s the main suspect.

​Accompanied by friend and detective Bill Drake, Annalisse and Alec find themselves embroiled in a behind-closed-doors conspiracy that threatens the reputation and legacy of Alec’s late father – linking him to embezzlement, extortion, and the dirty business of the Sicilian Mafia. The search for the truth sends the trio straight into riddles, secrets, and an historic set of rosary beads. Annalisse leads Alec toward a discovery that is unthinkable, and events that will change their futures forever.

Scattered Legacy is the third in Marlene M. Bell’s thrilling Annalisse series, which weaves romance, crime, and historical mystery into addictive tales to instantly captivate fans of TV show Bones or Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code.

BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon

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Meet the Author:

Marlene M. Bell is an eclectic mystery writer, artist, photographer, and she raises sheep in beautiful East Texas with her husband, Gregg, three cats and a flock of horned Dorset sheep.

The Annalisse series has received numerous honors including the Independent Press Award for Best Mystery (Spent Identity,) and FAPA— Florida Author’s President’s Gold Award for two other installments, (Stolen Obsession and Scattered Legacy.) Her mysteries with a touch of romance are found at marlenembell.com. She also offers the first of her children’s picture books, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! Based on true events from the Bell’s ranch. The simple text and illustrations are a touching tribute of compassion and love between a little girl and her lamb.

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

Tour Schedule:

Jan 30 –Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 30 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Jan 31 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Jan 31 – Bigreadersite – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Jan 31 – fundinmental – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 1 – Reading Excursions – book review of COPPER WATERS
Feb 1 –Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Feb 2 –Mystery Review Crew – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 2 –JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 2 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 3 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 3– Bigreadersite – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 3 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 6 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 6 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 7 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Feb 7 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 8 –fundinmental – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 8 –Book Corner News and Reviews– book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 9 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 10 –Books for Books – book series spotlight
Feb 10 –Older & Smarter? – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Feb 13 –Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 13 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Feb 13 –Bigreadersite – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 14 – Mystery Review Crew – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Feb 14 –Review Thick And Thin – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 14 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 15 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 15 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 16 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 16 – Olio by Marilyn – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Feb 16 –Mystery Review Crew – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 16 – Lynchburg Reads – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 17 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 17– Lynchburg Reads – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 17– Older & Smarter? – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 20 –Splashes of Joy – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Feb 20 –Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 20 –Bigreadersite – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 20 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of STOLEN OBSESSION / giveaway
Feb 21 – Liese’s Blog – book series spotlight
Feb 21– Splashes of Joy – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 21 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 21 – Mystery Review Crew – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 21 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of SPENT IDENTITY / giveaway
Feb 22 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of COPPER WATERS / guest post / giveaway
Feb 22 – fundinmental – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 22 – Splashes of Joy – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 22 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of SCATTERED LEGACY / giveaway
Feb 23 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 23 – Mystery Review Crew – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
Feb 23 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of COPPER WATERS / guest post / giveaway
Feb 24 – Stephanie Jane – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 24 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of COPPER WATERS / giveaway
TBD – Rockin’ Book Reviews –book review of COPPER WATERS / guest post / giveaway

Giveaway:​

Enter the Copper Waters – A New Zealand Mystery (Annalisse Series) for a chance to win: 

One – William Morris design layered Tapestry Throw. 50 x 60.  (Made in USA)

One – Vintage Copper Tea Kettle (Circa 1960s)

One – New Leather Tote Bag as carried by Annalisse, protagonist of Marlene M. Bell’s series. (Described in the Annalisse series.)

One set Autographed Copies of Stolen Obsession, Spent Identity, Scattered Legacy and new release, Copper Waters.

One –  $50 VISA Card 

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Tour for Spent Identity by Marlene M. Bell

Book Details:

Book Title:  Spent Identity (Annalisse Series Book 2) by Marlene M. Bell
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 378 pages 
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
Publisher:  Ewephoric Publishing
Release date:   Nov 2019
Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Will send print books out:  USA 
Content Rating:  PG-13+M. Main Character is accosted and fights an assailant in one chapter. Mild profanity.

MY RATING: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Book Description:

Antiquities appraiser Annalisse Drury drives to her family farm in upstate New York to consult with Aunt Kate about her troubled relationship with Greek tycoon, Alec Zavos. When Annalisse arrives, she learns the beloved farm she expects to inherit is for sale.

​That same morning, they find a stranger’s body decaying in the barn. Then her aunt vanishes.

In Spent Identity, Annalisse and Alec join forces for the second time. They must find the mastermind behind her aunt’s abduction before Kate’s health issues worsen. Was the corpse in the barn a coincidence or a warning? The clock ticks for Annalisse to find her aunt and repair what she has left with the man she loves.

BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Spent Identity is book 2 in the Annalisse Series by Marlene M. Bell. Annalisse is at it again as she makes a trip from the big city to the farm, where things are cozier, and she liked spending time with her aunt. But this time around, Annalisse is shocked that a dead body turns up in her aunts barn. Who could it be and who is responsible for the murder of this person. Annalisse was also shocked to find that her aunt’s son is selling the farm. But how can that be? What is the story behind selling the farm and who is this person in their barn.

Join the journey as Annalisse, again finds herself wrapped up in another murder case, and trying to find out how to keep her aunts farm. But then when her aunt went missing, this was the main case for Annalisse. What on earth was happening? As each issue hit Kate head on, I think her attitude and the way she dealt with each of these things was admirable, and I so much enjoyed tagging along with she and to find out the guilty one.

I couldn’t put this fast pace Murder mystery/suspense/thriller down once I started reading it. The plot is so intense, and with the twists and turns throughout the book it’s difficult to figure out who is responsible for everything going on, so I had to read on to see who the bad person was. I’m giving Spent Identy Four Stars. If you enjoy sudpense/thrillers and a little mystery added in, you don’t want to miss this one! I’m giving Spent Identity Five Stars! Such a.good read

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:

Marlene M. Bell is an eclectic mystery writer, artist, photographer, and she raises sheep in beautiful East Texas with her husband, Gregg, three cats and a flock of horned Dorset sheep.

The Annalisse series has received numerous honors including the Independent Press Award for Best Mystery (Spent Identity,) and FAPA— Florida Author’s President’s Gold Award for two other installments, (Stolen Obsession and Scattered Legacy.) Her mysteries with a touch of romance are found at marlenembell.com. She also offers the first of her children’s picture books, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! Based on true events from the Bell’s ranch. The simple text and illustrations are a touching tribute of compassion and love between a little girl and her lamb.

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

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One – New Leather Tote Bag as carried by Annalisse, protagonist of Marlene M. Bell’s series. (Described in the Annalisse series.)

One set Autographed Copies of Stolen Obsession, Spent Identity, Scattered Legacy and new release, Copper Waters.

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Review tour for Standing Strong by Tina Brandau

Join Us For This Tour From Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023

Book Details:
Book Title:  

Standing Strong: The Real Life Story of Overcoming Adversity and Becoming Unstoppable in Life and Business by 

Tina Brandau
Category: 

Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 154 pages

Genre: 

Memoir / Self-Help / Inspirational
Publisher:

 Red Sky Publishing
​Publication Date:

 May 3, 2022
Formats available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Feb 6 to Feb 24

Content Rating: G

 

Book Description:

Is it possible to stand strong regardless of what life throws at you?

Standing Strong is a vulnerable, candid, and dramatic look into a forty-year-old woman’s journey when she found herself in the midst of a long healing process after a sudden and unimaginable accident. The doctors said she would never again function beyond that of a young child. Tina shares the story, the steps she took, and the life lessons she learned, including the unique view of the world she experienced along the way. No one gets out of this life unscathed, everyone faces stresses, challenges, setbacks, and adversity. Can you stand strong regardless of what life throws at you? Yes! Let Tina Brandau share with you the system, principles, and practices she used to help you see that anything is possible.

​Become unstoppable . . . and stand strong!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Standing Strong: The Real Life Story of Overcoming Adversity and Becoming Unstoppable in Life and Business by Tina Brandau is a self help book written to help others who have dealt with the same issues or even similar issues this author has gone through. I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability of Ms. Brandau throughout this book. I think more people will value the lessons learned here knowing the author is telling of her real life issues.

Honestly, I can relate with some of what the author is writing about because I have gone through some of the same things, just not at the level she faced. But with this book, whether you can connect with the author’s exact issues, or different ones of your own, it is possible to stand strong no matter what you are facing.

I always enjoy books such as this one, and I have to say this one is exceptional in the way it clearly explains everything so simple that anyone can read it. And after reading Standing Strong, I feel connected to the author in a special way because I feel I know her heart and can feel her emotions. This is not something I’m just saying to make my review sound good, this is my total feelings right now. Obviously I am going to keep this book to reference back to when I need it. And I thank author Tina Brandau for sharing her story. If you feel you need a self help book that will help you overcome any adversity you go through, Standing Strong is your book.

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.

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Meet the Author:

Tina Brandau is the premier life, leadership, and business “Success Coach.” She is an author, international speaker, coach, and founder of Success Coaching Solutions as well as a business executive of thirty years, wife, mom, lifelong learner, and serial entrepreneur. She believes the biggest challenge in life is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming.

For Free Tools visit www.livestandingstrong.com

connect with the author: website ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:

​Feb 6 –Locks, Hooks and Books– book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 6 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 7 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Feb 9 –The Life We Build– book review / giveaway
Feb 9 – Novels Alive – book review 
Feb 9 – Novels Alive – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 10 –A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Feb 13– fundinmental– book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 14 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
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Feb 15 –Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Feb 16 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Feb 17 –Diana’s Book Journal– book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 17 – Books for Books – book spotlight
Feb 17– Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
Feb 21 –Gina Rae Mitchell– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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Feb 22 –Celticlady’s Reviews– book spotlight / giveaway
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Deadly Betrayal by Shelia Kell Book Blast

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Sheila Kell will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

When trusting the wrong person can be deadly.

From Romantic Suspense BEST-SELLING and AWARD-WINNING Author • What happens when a former FBI analyst quits her job to become a PI and ends up partnering with the man who left her fourteen years earlier? In Sheila Kell’s riveting novel of secrets, deceit, and romance, two people rush to find a killer while reckoning with their growing attraction.

Cassie McKay was tired of being passed over as a FBI field agent. She quits her job as a FBI analyst, moved back home with her mother, and takes a job as a PI. Only she hadn’t expected her partner to be the one man who’d left her years before.

Jack “JD” Walker had done a lot wrong in his life, but he hadn’t killed the mother of his child as the police believed, nor had he expected the only women he’d ever loved to come to his rescue. The two work diligently to prove JD’s innocence while someone is determined to make JD pay.

Deadly Betrayal is the first book in the Coastal Investigations series. If you enjoy a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat read, you’ll love this installment of Sheila Kell’s new romantic suspense series.

Read an Excerpt

“Well, it’s late. I’m going to get some sleep,” Cassie said.

Sleep? What? He planned to seduce her, and here she was kicking him out before he even had the chance. So, he did the only thing he could. He stood and strode toward his room. “Goodnight, my sweet Cassie.” He left the double doors separating their rooms open.

He listened to her shower, wishing he could jump in there with her and soap her body down. Thoughts whizzed through JD’s head as he clenched his eyes shut: 60.2 average passes per game, 328.2 average passing yards, second in the season, twelve weeks in. 52.9 average—he looked down. His erection still hadn’t subsided.

When she climbed into bed, he couldn’t take it anymore. He walked to the door separating their rooms and asked, “Are you coming to my bed, or am I coming to yours?”

About the Author:

Sheila Kell writes about the romantic men who leave women’s hearts pounding with a happily ever after built on memorable, adrenaline-pumping stories. Or, (since her editor tries to cut down on her long-windedness) simply “Smokin’ Hot Romance & Intrigue.” Her debut novel, His Desire (HIS Series #1), launched as an Amazon #1 romantic suspense bestseller and Top 100 overall, later winning the Readers’ Favorite award for best romantic suspense novel.

As a Southern girl who traveled the world with the United States Air Force, she remembers all the embarrassing moments of her fellow veterans to include in her books and laughs every time she does it. Having left behind her days as a College President, she can usually be found nestled in the Mississippi woods, where she lives with her cats and all the strays that magically find her front door. When she isn’t writing, you can find Sheila with her nose in a good book, dealing with the woodland critters who enjoy her back patio, or wishing she had a genie to do her bidding.

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