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A Changed Agent (The Adirondack Pinkertons #1) by Tracey J. Lyons -- Review

2/28/2020

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When schoolteacher Elsie Mitchell meets rugged William Benton on a train platform in Albany, it appears they have nothing in common. He isn’t the sort of fellow a proper young woman of the 1890s would ever speak to, much less become involved with. But when she arrives at her small town in the Adirondack Mountains, Elsie is offered a job as caregiver for this mysterious out-of-towner’s niece and nephew, who’ve been tragically orphaned. Heartbroken for them, she accepts.

Unknown to her, William is an undercover Pinkerton agent posing as a lumber-company foreman. He’s never wanted family—his work is too dangerous. Yet as Elsie transforms his house into a home and he spends time with the children, he feels drawn to family life—and to Elsie.

As a good Christian, Elsie is troubled by William’s secrets…though she does find him intriguing. And when a sinister figure from her past arrives, Elsie and William will have to trust in faith and newfound love to protect their unlikely family from danger.
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About the Author

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Tracey considers herself a small town gal writing small town books. An Amazon Top Ten bestselling historical romance author, Tracey sold her first book on 9/9/99! Tracey’s books have been translated into several languages. She has appeared on the award winning Cox Cable Television show, Page One and at the famous Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC. She holds membership in Romance Writers of America, American Christian Fiction Writers and Novelists Inc. Tracey writes small town, sweet and inspirational historical romances.

When not busy writing, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family and making her husband crazy with renovation projects on their 1860’s home. Her upcoming release an inspirational historical romance, A Changed Agent, (Waterfall Press) will be out in July 2016. Tracey invites you to like her Facebook page.
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Review

From the turn of the first page, readers will become sucked right in to this adventure filled undercover Pinkerton agent story.  From a mysterious and unsuspecting lawman and the man he is hunting, to the sweet and adorable children, to the unexpected romance, this story will capture the heart of readers.  This story is exciting and will keep readers wondering what will happen next with the development of the characters and their stories and the author’s beautiful storytelling.  Readers will not want to put down this fast paced and enjoyable tale!
 
Series: The Adirondack Pinkertons
Genre: historical, romance
Publisher: Waterfall Press
Publication date: July 19, 2016
Number of pages: 242
 
Other books in the series:
2-The Heart of an Agent
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. 
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First Line Fridays -- Cinder

2/27/2020
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via Hoarding Books
​Happy Friday and welcome to First Line Fridays!

Today I'm posting a line from

Cinder
by Marissa Meyer.
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The screw through Cinder's ankel had rusted, the engraved cross marks worn to a mangled circle.
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Caught by Surprise (Apart from the Crowd #3) by Jen Turano -- Review

2/27/2020

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After years of hiding her true nature, Miss Temperance Flowerdew is finally enjoying freedom outside of the shadow of her relations, so the last thing she expected on her way to work was to be grabbed off the street by a stranger and put on a train bound for Chicago.

When Mr. Gilbert Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend, Temperance. Before they can discover who was behind her abduction, they're spotted alone together by a New York society matron, putting their reputations at risk.

Even though Gilbert is willing to propose marriage, Temperance is determined not to lose her newfound independence. But when the misunderstanding in Chicago escalates into a threat on her life, accepting Gilbert's help in solving the mystery may lead to more than she ever could have dreamed.
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About the Author

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Jen Turano is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Clothing and Textiles. She pursued a career in management for nine years before switching to full-time motherhood after the birth of her son. When she's not writing, Jen can be found watching her teenage son participate in various activities, taking long walks with her husband and dog, socializing with friends, or delving into a good book. She lives in suburban Denver, Colorado. Learn more at www.jenturano.com.
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Review

From page one, readers will be giggling their way through this charming and humorous story.  Author Jen Turano is an excellent storyteller and always manages to capture the attention of her readers with her ridiculous, but beloved characters and the silly situations they get themselves into.  From a kidnapping to several other surprising events, readers will not be disappointed with the charm and humor in this tale.  And of course there is the delightful romance between the main character and her beloved friend.  This story will easily become a favorite of fans of Turano’s books.  This story is an excellent conclusion to the Apart from the Crowd series.
 
Series: Apart from the Crowd
Genre: historical, romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication date: July 31, 2018
Number of pages: 359
 
Other books in the series:
0.5-At Your Request
1-Behind the Scenes
2-Out of the Ordinary
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. 
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Things We Didn't Say by Amy Lynn Green -- Cover Reveal

2/27/2020

About the Author

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Amy Lynn Green is a publicist by day and a freelance writer on nights and weekends. She was the 2014 winner of the Family Fiction short story contest, and her articles have been featured in Crosswalk, Focus on the Family magazines, and other faith-based publications over the past 10 years. This is her first novel. Learn more at www.amygreenbooks.com.
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About the Book

Johanna Berglund didn’t want to return to her small Midwest town for any reason, and certainly not to become a translator at a German prisoner of war camp. She arrives to find the once-sleepy community exploding with hostility toward the prisoners and those who work at the camp. Her friend Peter Ito, a military intelligence instructor, encourages her to give the town that rejected her a second chance, and as Johanna interacts with the men of the camp and censors their mail, she begins to see the prisoners in a more sympathetic light. But when the men her country is fighting become the men she is fighting for, she must decide who to trust—and whose side she’s truly on.

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The Land Beneath Us (Sunrise at Normandy #3) by Sarah Sundin -- Review

2/25/2020

About the Book

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In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the U.S. Army Rangers at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his brothers' betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for—fulfilling the recurring dream of his death.

Leah Jones works as a librarian at Camp Forrest, longing to rise above her orphanage upbringing and belong to the community, even as she uses her spare time to search for her real family—the baby sisters she was separated from so long ago.

After Clay saves Leah's life from a brutal attack, he saves her virtue with a marriage of convenience. When he ships out to train in England for D-Day, their letters bind them together over the distance. But can a love strong enough to overcome death grow between them before Clay's recurring dream comes true?
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About the Author

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Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of The Land Beneath Us (February 2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love, Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years," and Through Waters Deep won the 2016 INSPY Award and was a Carol Award finalist.

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as the Program Director for West Coast Christian Writers Conference.
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Review

A gifted and inspiring WWII writer, in her story The Land Beneath Us, author Sarah Sundin has crafted a story that readers will immediately be sucked into.  The story of an orphan girl who works as a librarian and an Army Ranger Private, this story will come to life as readers learn about their life situations and see how these characters grow as individuals and as a couple.  The story also dives into what life is like for not only the soldiers out fighting, but those left behind at home, bringing readers right into the action.  The details that the author pays to historical details is amazing and helps bring to life this beloved and epic conclusion to the Sunrise at Normandy series.
 
Series: Sunrise at Normandy
Genre: historical, romance, WWII
Publisher: Revell
Publication date: February 4, 2020
Number of pages: 384
 
Other books in the series:
1-The Sea Before Us
2-The Sky Above Us
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Hometown Hope by Jennifer Slattery -- Blog + Review Tour Review + Giveaway

2/25/2020
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​Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for Hometown Healing by Jennifer Slattery, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

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Title: Hometown Healing
Author: Jennifer Slattery
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance

She’s home again, but not for long…
Unless this cowboy recaptures her heart.
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Returning home with a baby in tow, Paige Cordell’s determined her stay is only temporary. But to earn enough money to leave, she needs a job—and her only option is working at her first love’s dinner theater. With attraction once again unfurling between her and Jed Gilbertson, can the man who once broke her heart convince her to stay for good?
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About the Author

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Jennifer Slattery is a writer and speaker who’s addressed women’s groups, Bible studies, and writers across the nation. She’s the author of the soon to release Building a Family and numerous other titles and maintains a devotional blog at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com. As the founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, she’s passionate about helping women discover, embrace, and live out who they are in Christ. Visit her online to learn more about her speaking or to book her for your next women’s event and sign up for her free quarterly newsletter HERE  and make sure to connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
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Review

Author Jennifer Slattery has yet again written an emotional and inspiring story that readers will enjoy.  It’s about the hardships of being a single mom with a toddler, family, friendship and love.  It’s about looking forward from the past and overcoming past hurts to build a stronger and better lasting relationship.  Slattery has a way of weaving the hardships of life in such a way that even when readers become frustrated with the characters, they can feel for them, and better understand their emotions and what they are going through.  Readers will easily fall in love with this sweet contemporary romance.
 
Genre: contemporary, romance
Publisher: Love Inspired
Publication date: September 1, 2019
Number of pages: 192
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

Giveaway

​(1) winner will receive a signed four print book bundle including Restoring Her Faith (Love Inspired), Hometown Healing (Love Inspired), Breaking Free (New Hope), and Restoring Love (New Hope)!
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Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway will begin at midnight February 22, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on February 29, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Continental US mailing addresses only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Love Overboard by Rachelle Paige Campbell -- Review

2/24/2020

About the Book

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Forced to share a stateroom with her ex-fianc�, Caitlyn fakes amnesia to stay on board her dream Alaskan cruise. Torn over deciding his future, Cruise Director Gregory tumbles into helping her. As they grow closer, unspoken secrets threaten to rip them apart, for good. ​
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About the Author

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Rachelle Paige Campbell writes contemporary romance filled with heart and hope. No matter the location—big city, small town, or European kingdom—her feel-good stories always end with a happily ever after. She’s grateful for the support of her family, her robot floor cleaner, and her reluctant writing partner (her dog).
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Review

An easy quick read for contemporary romance read.  This story is about sticking it out when a cruise trip goes wrong.  It’s about discovering oneself through overcoming shyness.  And there’s a love story as well.  The story and character development may not be as deep as the book blurb to the story initially implies, as well as the switching back and forth between the thoughts of the two main characters is a bit choppy, but overall, readers will enjoy this short, sweet read. 
 
Genre: contemporary, romance
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Publication date: February 24, 2020
Number of pages: 202
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Diamond in the Rough (American Heiresses #2) by Jen Turano -- Review

2/22/2020

About the Book

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When Miss Poppy Garrison accepts her grandmother's offer of financial help for her family in exchange for Poppy joining the New York social season, she quickly realizes she is far less equipped to mingle with the New York Four Hundred than even she knew. As she becomes embroiled in one hilarious fiasco after another, becoming the diamond of the first water her grandmother longs her to be looks more impossible by the day.

Reginald Blackburn, second son of a duke, is in New York to help his cousin find an American heiress who can help save his family's estate. But when his very proper British manners lead Poppy's grandmother to request he teach etiquette to Poppy, he quickly finds himself in for much more than he bargained for.

And while they couldn't be more opposite, Reginald and Poppy just might find they have more to teach each other than they ever could have expected.
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About the Author

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Jen Turano is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Clothing and Textiles. She pursued a career in management for nine years before switching to full-time motherhood after the birth of her son. When she's not writing, Jen can be found watching her teenage son participate in various activities, taking long walks with her husband and dog, socializing with friends, or delving into a good book. She lives in suburban Denver, Colorado. Learn more at www.jenturano.com.
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Review

Book two in Jen Turano’s American Heiress series is another absolute delight and view into the New York high society in 1885.  This story is about learning proper manners and etiquette and all the ridiculous and hilarious situations the characters get mixed up in, some including a horse and an elevator, all when a duke is trying to catch the attention of an American Heiress.  It’s also about mending family rifts and falling in love with your friend.  Another hilarious, light, and engaging story that readers will absolutely not want to put down.
 
Series: American Heiress
Genre: historical, romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication date: September 3, 2019
Number of pages: 349
 
Other books in the series:
1-Fllights of Fancy
3-Storing up Trouble (releasing May 2020)
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. 
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Flights of Fancy (American Heiress #1) by Jen Turano -- Review

2/22/2020

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Miss Isadora Delafield may be an heiress, but her life is far from carefree. When her mother begins pressuring her to marry an elderly and uncouth duke, she escapes from the high society world she's always known and finds herself an unlikely candidate for a housekeeper position in rural Pennsylvania.

Mr. Ian MacKenzie is known for his savvy business sense and has built his reputation and fortune completely through traditional hard work. But when his adopted parents are in need of a new housekeeper and Isadora is thrown into his path, he's unexpectedly charmed by her unconventional manner.

Neither Isadora nor Ian expected to find the other so intriguing, but when a chain of mysterious incidents on the farm point to a larger threat, they'll have to set aside everything they thought they wanted for a chance at happy-ever-after.
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About the Author

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Jen Turano is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Clothing and Textiles. She pursued a career in management for nine years before switching to full-time motherhood after the birth of her son. When she's not writing, Jen can be found watching her teenage son participate in various activities, taking long walks with her husband and dog, socializing with friends, or delving into a good book. She lives in suburban Denver, Colorado. Learn more at www.jenturano.com.
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Review

The fabulous author Jen Turano has done it again as she quickly captures the attention of readers from the very first page of her story.  There are so many fun characters and ridiculous situations that they get themselves into.  Between pretending to be a housekeeper, to getting stuck in the wringer while doing the laundry, and the hilarity of a pet chicken who loves to come in the house.  Readers will laugh and laugh the whole way through this charming tale.  This is an absolutely enjoyable, light, and easy hilarious story that readers will absolutely not want to put down!
 
Series: American Heiress
Genre: historical, romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication date: January 1, 2019
Number of pages: 365
 
Other books in the series:
2-Diamond in the Rough
3-Storing up Trouble (releasing May 2020)
 
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Desert Willow by Patricia Beal -- Blog Tour Spotlight + Giveaway

2/19/2020
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​Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for Desert Willow by Patricia Beal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

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Title: Desert Willow
Author: Patricia Beal
Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
Release Date: February 12, 2020
Genre: Contemporary Romance

After a failed engagement, Captain Andrew Lee James has focused on building a career in the Army he loves. That commitment includes helping a feisty, out-of-work ballerina whose devotion to her grandmother’s dying wish immediately grabs his heart. She’s the one, but will he be able to win the heart of a woman who has vowed to never be involved with a soldier?

College graduate Clara Malone swore to never love anyone in the military again but when her dying grandmother asks her to deliver a love letter to the general who broke her heart decades ago, she agrees and finds herself escorted by a handsome Army captain whose kindness challenges her beliefs. Surrounded by desert willows that shower her path with pretty pink flowers and sing with the buzzing of hummingbirds, Clara enjoys the wild beauty of El Paso—and her time with Andrew—more than expected.
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Can she deliver her grandmother’s last love letter without losing her heart to a man who represents everything she fears?
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About the Author

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Patricia Beal has danced ballet since her childhood and has performed with pre-professional companies in South America, Europe, and the United States. She fell in love with a handsome airborne infantryman at Fort Bragg, married him, and quit her day job to have his babies. Soon came the desire to have book babies, too. Patricia is a Genesis Award semi-finalist, First Impressions finalist, and the author of A Season to Dance (Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, 2017). She writes from Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband and two children.
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Author Interview

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Giveaway

​(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
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Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight February 10, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on February 24, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN mailing addresses only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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