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The Ribbon (Sisters of the Porcelain Dolls #2) by Cara Grandle -- Review

4/24/2023

About the Book

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After a whiskey still explosion destroys her home and nearly her life, Rebecca Packwood and her father must leave Missouri and her dear friends behind. After crossing The Oregon Trail, she sets out to discover her family’s secret history and to forge a home and community out of the raw farm land of Eagle Creek, Oregon Country, never suspecting a ruthless enemy is seeking to thwart her plans.
Hard-working banker’s son, Clark Sutherland, thought the toughest test he would face was getting out from underneath his father’s thumb. The last thing he expected was to be penniless, homeless, and smitten with a shy, dark-eyed stranger. With nothing to offer her, will he find a way to support himself and still pursue his dreams before they’re pulled apart?
When a man in shadows sets his eyes on their coveted prize, danger descends. Rebecca and Clark must act to protect the desires of their hearts before harm befalls them all. Will they learn to trust their future to the God who heals and sets the lonely in families?
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About the Author

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Cara Grandle is an author of inspirational historical romance novels set in 1800s Oregon Territory. Her latest novels, The Ribbon and The Rock, are adventurous western romance. She loves to weave heartwarming tales where the underdog overcomes. Cara has interview and podcast experience. She is also an acquisitions editor and publicist for WhiteFire Publishing.
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Review

Cara Grandle has written an intriguing and sad story in her second book in the Sisters of the Porcelain Doll series.  This story was a little bit harder to get into and it seemed to be focused more on the story of the woman than the romance, making it feel more like a historical women’s fiction, rather than a historical romance. The first half of the story is focused on a young woman and her first husband, while the second half of the story is about finding herself and getting a second chance at romance. Although a bit slow, if readers push through, they will enjoy the story.

Series: Sisters of the Porcelain Doll
Genre: historical, Christian, romance
Publisher: Ashberry Lane
Publication date: April 21, 2022
Number of pages: 288

Other books in the series:
1-The Rock

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.​

The Rock (Sisters of the Porcelain Dolls #1) by Cara Grandle -- Review

4/24/2023

About the Book

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Set in Oregon City, Oregon Territory and ideal for readers who enjoy Mary Connealy and Karen Witemeyer novels, this romance is about settlers who cross the Oregon trail and forge a life out of the rugged west, finding love along the way.
The Rock is first in a series of Western Christian romances set in 1846.
A whiskey still explosion uncovers family secrets and sends Rebecca’s world topsy-turvy. Answers lie at the other end of The Oregon Trail. She crosses paths with Clark, a banker’s son, in her pursuit to uncover the truth and a place to call home.
Can their love take root amid secrets and danger?
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About the Author

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Cara Grandle is an author of inspirational historical romance novels set in 1800s Oregon Territory. Her latest novels, The Ribbon and The Rock, are adventurous western romance. She loves to weave heartwarming tales where the underdog overcomes. Cara has interview and podcast experience. She is also an acquisitions editor and publicist for WhiteFire Publishing.
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Review

Author Cara Grandle has written a sweet Oregon territory debut story that readers will connect with through the main characters and their life of hard work, struggles, tragedy and regrets, but also as they find little pockets of joy along the journey.  This is an inspiring and  heart-endearing Hallmark style story that connects readers not only to the characters but to the past and life in the 1840’s.  Although the story has a bit of a slow start, this story about one of the Porcelain Doll Sisters  is one that will be enjoyed by many readers to come. 

Series: Sisters of the Porcelain Doll
Genre: historical, Christian, Romance
Publisher: Ashberry Lane
Publication date: May 15, 2021
Number of pages: 300

Other books in the series:
2-The Ribbon

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.​

Holding on to Hope (Coastal Hearts #7) by Janet W. Ferguson -- Blog + Review Tour + Giveaway

4/19/2023
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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Holding on to Hope by Janet W. Ferguson,
hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book​

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Title: Holding on to Hope
Series: Coastal Hearts
Author: Janet W. Ferguson
Publisher: Southern Sun Press LLC
Release Date: April 1, 2023
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

A fun road trip romance to the Grand Tetons!
Always the wedding planner, never the bride.
Hope Rodriguez loves planning weddings. There’s nothing more special than helping a bride become a princess for a day, but she’s not sure that’s her calling in life anymore. If only she had her own special someone. Her only current prospect leaves her with more questions than answers about where she falls in his list of priorities. Yet, when a lifelong friend asks her to plan a destination wedding across the country in only two weeks, she’ll have to figure out how to pull off the impossible…alone.
After being burned as a child and deserted by his family, Caleb Donnelly has an intimate relationship with pain. Despite all he’s endured, one ache refuses to leave him—the throbbing in his heart where Hope is concerned. So when Hope needs help with their friend’s wedding, he can’t stop himself from volunteering to travel two thousand miles to Jackson, Wyoming. As long as he keeps his feelings in check, he might not ruin their friendship. Because a beautiful woman like Hope could never love a scarred man like him.
When Hope and Caleb’s plans go up in flames, it’s their hearts that might never recover.
Grab your copy of Holding on to Hope...a Southern Contemporary Christian Romance novel from the Coastal Hearts Series.
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Books in the Series

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About the Author

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Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist and the FHL Readers Choice Award winning author of realistic inspirational fiction. An avid reader, she loved books so much she found a job as a librarian so she could be around them all day. Then she turned that love of story into writing faith-filled novels with characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after.
Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space.
Connect with Janet by visiting janetfergusonauthor.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Review

Once again author Janet W. Ferguson has written a story that will steal the hearts of readers from the turn of the first page.  This is a fabulous best friends to lovers story that will take readers on an emotional journey as they see the relatable imperfections and struggles of the characters.  But along with the struggles, the characters find time to have fun and laugh too.  And to add to the beauty of the story, it’s set with the backdrop of the majestic Grand Tetons and Rockies. This is an excellent swoony and heart warming romance that readers will absolutely adore and will come back to over and over.

Series: Coastal Hearts
Genre: contemporary, romance
Publisher: Southern Sun Press, LLC.
Publication date: April 1, 2023
Number of pages: 286

Other books in the series:
1-Magnolia Storms
2-Falling for Grace
3-The Art of Rivers
4-Star Rising
5-For the Love of Joy
6-Healing Skye

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.​

Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Holding on to Hope,
​a throw, a Hope rock & a Hope cross knickknack.
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Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 17, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 24, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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Yosemite Firestorm by Tanya Stowe -- Review

4/10/2023
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About the Book

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A raging forest fire

isn’t the only threat…

When an act of arson claims the life of a hiker, Yosemite Park Ranger Livy Chatham is the only witness—putting her right into the path of determined criminals. Only rock climber Hayden Bryant can protect her from the killers destroying all evidence of their crimes. But can Livy and Hayden outrun the danger that’s as hot on their heels as the fires blazing through Yosemite?

From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.
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About the Author

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Tanya Stowe is an author of Christian Fiction with an unexpected edge. She fills her stories with the unusual…mysteries and exotic adventures, even a murder or two. No matter where Tanya takes you…on a trip to foreign lands or a suspenseful journey filled with danger…be prepared for the extraordinary
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Review

Yosemite Firestone by author Tanya Stowe is a faith-filled, page-turning, fast-paced, romantic suspense that readers will enjoy.  This story has plenty of danger-gripping action that will keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entirety of the story.  Stowe does an excellent job of layering in elements of God, faith, and hope intermixed with the suspense and romance.  Readers will get through this story easily and quickly, enjoying the uncertainty of what will happen next in the lives of the beloved characters. This is a story that readers will pick up and not want to put down until the last page is turned.

Genre: contemporary, romantic suspense
Publisher: Love Inspired
Publication date: March 28, 2023
Number of pages: 210

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

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