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The Ringmaster's Wife by Kristy Cambron -- Book Spotlight + Author Interview

6/30/2016

About the Book

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An ounce of courage. A split-second leap of faith. Together, they propel two young women to chase a new life—one that’s reimagined from what they might have become.
In turn-of-the-century America, a young girl dreams of a world that stretches beyond the confines of a quiet life on the family farm. With little more than her wit and a cigar box of treasures to call her own, Mable steps away from all she knows, seeking the limitless marvels of the Chicago World’s Fair. There, a chance encounter triggers her destiny—a life with a famed showman by the name of John Ringling.
A quarter of a century later, Lady Rosamund Easling of Yorkshire, England, boards a ship to America as a last adventure before her life is planned out for her. There, the twenties are roaring, and the rich and famous gather at opulent, Gatsby-esque parties in the grandest ballrooms the country has to offer. The Jazz Age has arrived, and with it, the golden era of the American circus, whose queen is none other than the enigmatic Mable Ringling.
When Rosamund’s path crosses with Mable’s and the Ringlings’ glittering world, she makes the life-altering decision to leave behind a comfortable future of estates and propriety, instead choosing the nomadic life of a trick rider in the Ringling Brothers’ circus.
A novel that is at once captivating, deeply poignant, and swirling with exquisite historical details of a bygone world, The Ringmaster’s Wife will escort readers into the center ring, with its bright lights, exotic animals, and a dazzling performance that can only be described as the greatest show on earth!
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About the Author

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Kristy Cambron fancies life as a vintage-inspired storyteller. Her second novel, A Sparrow in Terezin, was named Library Journal Reviews’ “Pick of the Month (Christian Fiction)” for February 2015.
Cambron is an art/design manager at TheGROVEstory.com storytelling ministry. She holds a degree in art history from Indiana University and has nearly 15 years of experience in instructional design and communications for a Fortune-100 company. She lives in Indiana with her husband and three football-loving sons, where she can probably be bribed with a coconut mocha latte and a good Christian fiction read.
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Interview with the Author

View the interview HERE...
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Summer Book Trek 2016--Sign-up and Book Goals

6/30/2016

Book Trek Logo and Information

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Sign-up HERE!
More details HERE!
Participants
Join the Summer Book Trek Facebook Group!
Check out the cool prizes HERE!

My Goals

To read or re-read 1-2 LDS fiction books each week of the book challenge.

Possible books to read or re-read (as I read them I will cross them off the list):
-The Matchup by Laura L. Walker***
-Eve by H.B. Moore (audiobook)--Finished and posted review 7/29/2016
-Willowkeep by Julie Daines***
-Abish: Daughter of God by K.C. Grant
-An Unexpected Proposal by Annette Lyon
-Chocolate Obsessed by Annette Lyon
-The Royals of Monterra: Tailor Made by Annette Lyon
-Shadows in the Curtain by Cami Checketts
-The Feisty One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Cami Checketts
-The Resilient One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Cami Checketts
-The Independent One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Cami Checketts
-The Rebellious One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Janette Lewis
-The Passionate One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Janette Lewis
-Solstice by Jane Redd
-The Lost King by H.B. Moore***
-Finding Sheba by H.B. Moore
-Slave Queen by H.B. Moore
-Deliverence by H.B. Moore***
-Under the Mistletoe: A Timeless Romance Anthology by Cindy Roland Anderson, Julie Coulter Bellon, Jennifer Griffith, Annette Lyon, Sarah M. Eden, and Heather B. Moore
-Sarah M. Eden British Isles Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology by Sarah M. Eden
-Spring in Hyde Park: Timeless Regency Collection by Jennifer Moore, G.G. Vandagriff, and Nicole Van***
-Road Trip Collection: A Timeless Romance Antholoby by Jolene Betty Perry, Saray M. Eden, Ranee' S. Clark, Annette Lyon, Heather B. Moore, and Aubrey Mace***
-Summer House Party: Timeless Regency Collection by Regina Scott, Donna Hatch, and Sarah M. Eden
-I am Delilah by Josi S. Kilpack***
-Tide Pools by Heather B. Moore
-Love is Come: Power of the Matchmaker Series by Heather B. Moore
-Not Always Happenstance: Power of the Matchmaker Series by Rachael Anderson
-If We Were a Movie: Power of the Matchmaker Series by Kelly Oram
-O'er the River Liffey: Power of the Matchmaker Series by Heidi Ashworth***
-Four Chambers: Power of the Matchmaker Series by Julie Wright
-Diamond Rings are Deadly Things: Wedding Planner Mysteries by Rachelle J. Christensen
-Veils and Vengeance: Wedding Planner Mysteries by Rachelle J. Christensen
-Proposals and Poisons: Wedding Planner Mysteries by Rachelle J. Christensen***
-Soldier's Bride by Rachelle J. Christensen***
-Forever and Forever by Josi S. Kilpack***
-Servent of the Crown (The Crown of Tremontance #1) by Melissa McShane
-Rider of the Crown (The Crown of Tremontance #2) by Melissa McShane
-Exile of the Crown (The Crown of Tremontane #2.5) by Melissa McShane
-Agent of the Crown (The Crown of Tremontane #3) by Melissa McShane***
-Taylor Lynne (Women of Marryton #2) by Jennifer Peel***
-His Personal Relationship Manager by Jennifer Peel***
-Storm by Kate Palmer***
-The Time Key by Melanie Bateman***--Finished and posted reviews 7/11/2016
-The Heir of Brownlie Manor by Anita Stansfield--Added 7/14/2016; Finished and posted review 7/14/2016.

Note:  This list is subject to change.
​Note: *** are books that are also on the giveaway page
​Summer Book Trek Winner
July 4--Rafflecopter Prize Winner--I chose Jessie Belle by Jennifer Peel.
July 19th--Rafflecopter Prize Winner--I chose a print copy of Waiting for Patience by Stephanie Adams.
July 20th--In FB group--Author Love--I won my choice of an e-copy of a book by Joyce DiPastena (Illuminations of the Heart).
​August 2nd--Rafflecopter Prize Winner--I won a copy of Beyond the West Sea by Misty Moncure

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A Date with Danger by Kari Iroz -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway

6/29/2016
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About the Book

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She just wanted to shake up her love life. Jacklyn (Jack) Wyatt is the typical twenty-five-year-old living the typical Provo single life with the typical bad luck—at least until the FBI recruits her for a completely different type of dating.
A young woman has gone missing, and all signs point to her online dating profile as the kidnapper’s operating ground. But when suspects who crossed paths with the missing girl begin contacting Jack, the FBI sees its opportunity for an inside man—er, woman.
Now Jack will have to play the field, dating each of the men in an attempt to weed out the kidnapper. But with such an unusual array of characters vying for her attention, pinpointing the culprit may prove even harder than finding Mr. Right. And as more young women disappear, will Jack stay professional and objective, even with the handsome Special Agent Damon Wade just a whisper in her hidden microphone away?
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About the Author

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Review

 Kari Iroz has written a fantastic thrilling, LDS-suspense, romance novel that readers will absolutely love!  Kari has the perfect amount of thrills and romance combination in her novel to capture the attention of readers from page one all the way to the end of this exciting new novel.  The love story in this novel is sweet, clean, and romantic, as well.  I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy LDS romantic suspense novels.
 
Genre: suspense, romance, LDS
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Publication date: June 1, 2016
Number of pages: 256
 
Content Rating: PG, mild violence, brief LDS religious content
Book Rating: 5 stars
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A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications.

Giveaway

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Tour Schedule

​June 27th
http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/
http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/

June 28th
http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
http://www.rockinbookreviews.com/
http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/
June 29th
http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/
http://heidi-reads.blogspot.com/
http://www.wishfulendings.com/

June 30th
http://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/
http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/
http://melsshelves.blogspot.com/
http://empowermoms.net/

July 1st
http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/
http://littlelightdesigncollective.com/
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com/
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http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/
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Loving the Book Announcement and Giveaway Blitz

6/29/2016
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​We are sad to inform you that Jess is no longer with our team. Her husband recently graduated from the Police Academy and we are so happy for them. They have now moved and she is spending time focusing on her 3 kiddos, husband, and her new MaryKay business. We’re very excited to see her thrive.
 
However, we are excited to announce that we have a new team member! Welcome to Corinne Prost – our new Freelance writer. Her responsibilities will include writing fabulous articles about writing, reading, reviewing, and blogging. She’ll be putting together some great tips for all book lovers, and helping up as we build our blogger/review team.
 
To celebrate her joining us, we are doing a giveaway and showing her some support at the same time! In order to see some of her fantastic articles, sign up for our monthly newsletter. 
 
Also, our other team member, Katie, is opening up her own Facebook page. This will allow us a better reach with our events, and better access for you to join our events. Come support her by befriending her new page below. 
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​And, of course, just helping spread word about our services will also give you entries into our fabulous giveaway!
 
We love you all and we are grateful for your support!

Introducing our new team membe

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​Corinne is a BA at Hillsdale College, and her declared major is American Studies with a projected minor in Journalism. Although these choices sound informed and thoughtful on Corinne's part, what really happened is that a really cool, successful senior did the same major and minor and went on to do really cool, successful things. So even though Corinne doesn't know what she will do with these life choices, she does know one thing: her dream is to become as great as the classical authors.
 
While growing up, Corinne battled a severe condition that afflicted her for many years: she could not see because her eyes were glued permanently to books. This caused her to be the girl at recess who hid in the shade to read from her pile of library books, and her occasional companion was the library lady. One day, Corinne finally found she could look up, and after the initial shock she realized that her college applications would need to say more than "loves to read". Her solution: to become involved in as many things as possible. 
 
As a result, Corinne came to the realization that she also enjoys creative writing, drawing or painting, traveling, playing tennis, and spending inappropriate amounts of time thinking about the money it would take to adopt all the unclaimed dogs at the animal shelter. In the near future, she hopes to spend less time thinking about those dogs and more time writing.
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Come get to know a bit more about Corinne with her
Top Ten List
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  1. Books
  2. Animals
  3. Fashion & Fashion Scrapbooking
  4. Lifetime & CW network
  5. Music (anything from 12th century monastic chants to Taylor Swift, besides country)
  6. Traveling & exploration
  7. Sushi
  8. Writing
  9. Tennis
  10. Crossfit
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Join our party for loads of fun and even more chances to win some fabulous prizes!!!
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A Moment Forever by Cat Gardiner Book Blast

6/29/2016
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A Moment Forever (Liberty Victory Series #1) by Cat Gardiner

Publication Date: May 28, 2016
Vanity & Pride Press
eBook; 600 Pages

Genre: Historical Romance

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In every footlocker, hope chest, and heart full of secrets there is a story waiting to be discovered and told.

In the summer of 1992, a young writer is bequeathed the abandoned home of a great-uncle she never knew. The house has a romantic history and is unlike any home she has ever seen. Juliana Martel felt as though she stepped into a time capsule—a snapshot of 1942. The epic romance—and heartache—of the former occupant unfold through reading his wartime letters found in the attic, compelling her on a quest to construct the man. His life, as well as his sweetheart’s, during the Second World War were as mysterious as his disappearance in 1950.

Carrying her own pain inflicted by the abandonment of her mother and unexpected death of her father, Juliana embarks on a journalist’s dream to find her great-uncle and the woman he once loved. Enlisting the reluctant assistance of a man whose family is closely related to the secrets, she uncovers the carefully hidden events of her great-uncle's and others' lives - and will ultimately change her own with their discovery.

This story of undying love, born amidst the darkest era in modern history, unfolded on the breathtaking Gold Coast of Long Island in 1942. A Jewish, Army Air Forces pilot and an enchanting society debutante—young lovers—deception—and a moment in time that lasted forever.

A Moment Forever is an evocative journey that will resonate with you long after you close the book. Romance, heartache, and the power of love, atonement, and forgiveness transform lives long after the horrors and scars of the Second World War have ended.

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Excerpt

The closed door to the attic appeared innocuous, but like the pleasant personas and expressions many people conveyed, Juliana felt it was a dead giveaway that something terrible hid behind it. She was, after all, an example of that. Her deepest wounds, she believed, were cleverly masked behind her jovial expressions and happy demeanor, but she didn’t realize that the signs were evident in her near anorexic figure.

However, on this late afternoon, she felt open and liberated after surviving the luncheon with her mother. She had bared her inner feelings and animosity then came home to clean the vintage kitchen. Feeling renewed, she went to the grocer around the corner because her white Frigidaire looked as hollow as she had felt these last eleven years. Strangely, she was in the mood to cook a cheeseburger.

From the top of the staircase, Juliana could still hear the record player from the parlor. Melancholy tunes by the Ink Spots and Ella Fitzgerald filled the entire house. She hoped it would carry up into the attic, thinking the soulful music would transport her back to the era and mindset of William when he had last locked the garret.

Yes, it was locked and after an hour of searching the house high and low, she finally found the key inside a small box in one of the dresser drawers. Beside the brass skeleton key sat a gold signet ring with engraving upon the face: propellers and wings surrounded a small diamond at its center. The inscription along the inside of the band read, “With Love, Mom and Dad.”

“Here it goes,” Juliana said before holding her breath and nervously turning the key. She felt on the verge of a full-blown panic attack.

The door creaked like all the others in the house and her heart rate sped up as it had time and again in the course of this home’s unveiling.

Once the door was fully open, she pulled the slender cord hanging against the wall, illuminating the narrow passage by the bare light bulb fixture.

Each step up the steep staircase issued a groan from the hardened planks beneath every footfall of her black Converse sneakers until she stood at the top, fiercely gripping onto the simple banister. She looked around the large, dark room before taking the final step into the unknown, mysterious, and yet-to-be-discovered past of her great-uncle. After working herself up to it for the last two days, Juliana had been expecting something ominous and frightening in the attic, yet instead she felt a sense of peace coupled with sadness. Her thoughts traveled to her father, and her emotions became even more pronounced. Her eyes welled with tears at the morose tranquility the attic emanated.

Essentially, but for a couple of trunks and a few boxes neatly placed upon a shelf, the attic was empty, having lain undisturbed and unfilled since its purchase in December of 1942.

If these walls could talk, they would tell her how William had slid his footlocker under the eave after placing the last of its contents within and how he had waited one full year before doing so. They would tell his grand-niece how he waited until the very last minute to place the newspaper over the windows. Once beige strips of masking tape were now an aged, burnished orange. The empty space staring back at the modern-day interloper represented the very reason for William’s departure.

Although expecting the worst in the attic, she wasn’t prepared for the emptiness. She had imagined cobwebs extending from box to box and odd pieces of furniture and tools that had long outgrown their usefulness. She thought the attic would surely be filled with scary dolls and broken strollers, perhaps a rocking chair or an eerie mirror, maybe even some Dorian Gray-type painting and faded photographs. Expecting an antique cemetery of sorts filled with memories, stories, and voices of the past residents who had once lived at 300 Bradford Road, she was surprised by the vacant space before her.

The startling emptiness of the room confirmed to her that no happy memories had ever been created in this house. The house never became a home, had never filled with children’s laughter or generations of family dating back to its initial construction. No household item ever had the luxury of being used enough to justify its disregard, saving and eventual storing on the third floor. It was clear to Juliana that Primrose Cottage was only a place where William laid his head, not his heart. True life had never infused these walls. The attic led her to believe he had been a bachelor—never married, never had children, never sharing his life, let alone this house, with anyone. The starkness of the attic revealed the loneliness of the man at the time of his departure.

03_Cat GardinerAbout the Author

Born and bred in New York City, Cat Gardiner is a girl in love with the romance of an era once known as the Silent Generation, now referred to as the Greatest Generation. A member of the National League of American Pen Women, Romance Writers of America, and Tampa Area Romance Authors, she and her husband adore exploring the 1940s Home Front experience as living historians, wishing for a time machine to transport them back seventy years.

She loves to pull out her vintage frocks and attend U.S.O dances, swing clubs, and re-enactment camps as part of her research, believing that everyone should have an understanding of The 1940s Experience™.

Inspired by those everyday young adults who changed the fate of the world, she writes about them, taking the reader on a romantic journey. Cat’s WWII-era novels always begin in her beloved Big Apple and surround you with the sights and sounds of a generation.

She is also the author of four Jane Austen-inspired contemporary novels, however, her greatest love is writing 20th Century Historical Fiction, WWII-era Romance. A Moment Forever is her debut novel in that genre.

For more information please visit Cat Gardiner's website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

Book Blast Schedule

Wednesday, June 15
A Holland Reads
Passages to the Past

Thursday, June 16
Susan Heim on Writing
History From a Woman's Perspective

Friday, June 17
Book Nerd
CelticLady's Reviews

Saturday, June 18
The Never-Ending Book

Monday, June 20
New Horizon Reviews
So Many Books, So Little Time

Tuesday, June 21
Just One More Chapter

Wednesday, June 22
A Literary Vacation
The Book Junkie Reads

Thursday, June 23
Library of Clean Reads
What Is That Book About

Friday, June 24
The Recipe Fairy

Monday, June 27
Cafinated Reads
The Reading Queen

Tuesday, June 28
The Gadoury Dreamer

Wednesday, June 29
Beth's Book Nook Blog
Singing Librarian Books

Thursday, June 30
Oh, for the Hook of a Book!

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Jilted (Mended Hearts #3) by Varina Denman -- Book Tour Review + $50 Sweet Summertime Giveaway

6/28/2016

About the Book

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Lynda Turner has struggled with depression since her husband abandoned her and their young daughter fifteen years ago.
Yet unexpected hope awakens when a local ex-convict shows interest. As long-hidden secrets resurface, Lynda must fight for her emotional stability and for a life where the shadow of shame is replaced by the light of love.
Jilted tells of a woman who has lost the joy of living, a man determined to draw her back toward happiness, and a town that must—once and for all—leave the past where it belongs. It is a gentle reminder that all things can work together for good.
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The Books in the Series

​Jaded
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Justified

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​Jilted

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About the Author

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Varina Denman is author of the Mended Hearts series and a native Texan. She spent her high school years in a rural town and now writes stories about the struggles women face in similar small town settings. She and her husband live near Fort Worth, where they enjoy spending time with their five mostly grown children.
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Review

Varina Denman never disappoints.  She has crafted a beautiful story of insecurities and struggles that can be overcome with faith and an unexpected and unlikely romance.  Readers will fall in love with Varina’s characters and their stories from page one.  Filled with a raw emotion that is not easily forgotten, this novel will touch the heart of is readers.  I would recommend this novel to readers that have enjoyed the other novels in the Mended Hearts series, as well as those that enjoy contemporary, Christian fiction.
 
Series: Mended Hearts
Genre: Christian, contemporary
Publisher: David C. Cook
Publication date: June 1, 2016
Number of pages: 384
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Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
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Other books in the series:
1-Jaded
​2-Justified

A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse via the publisher.

Giveaway

Celebrate the release of Varina’s Jilted by entering to win a $50 gift card.
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One grand prize winner will receive:
  • A copy of Jilted to kick off a summer of reading
  • A $50 Kohl’s gift card to make your summertime sweet
The giveaway ends on July 1st. The winner will be announced July 5th on Varina’s website.
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First Line Fridays--06.24.2016

6/24/2016
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It is Friday and I am joining Carrie from Reading is My SuperPower and Rachel from Bookworm Mama in First Line Fridays.  If you would like to join us, send Carrie a meassage and let her know!

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!

Today's first line is coming from the top paragraph of page 24 of My Father's House by Rose Chandler Johnson...
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"This is the one for me," I said, fluttering my fingers like fairy wings.
What are you reading?
​Open the book next to you, turn to page 24, and post the first sentence of the top paragraph.

Cover reveal for Scarred Beauty (A Wylder Tale #2) by Jennifer Silverwood

6/23/2016
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.

Welcome to the Cover Reveal for
Scarred Beauty
By Jennifer Silverwood

Coming December 1st 2016...



(A Wylder Tale Novella)
YA Dark Fantasy
ebook, 61 Pages

Vynasha has become prisoner with the other wyld beasts of the castle, but she is not alone. In the howling darkness her majikal bond with the Dungeon Master, Grendall grows, awakening the dormant power in her blood.

Yet as she discovers the true nature of the other beasts, she learns she must embrace madness in order to free them all. Vynasha is willing to do anything to end the curse, even if that means transforming into a monster.

Burried secrets come to light in this seductive sequel to Craving Beauty, the Gothic retelling of the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast, where nothing is exactly as it seems and the heroine must be her own hero.

Pre-order from:
Goodreads│Amazon│Smashwords

Other Books in the Series

Craving Beauty
(A Wylder Tale, #1)
by Jennifer Silverwood
YA Dark Fantasy
Paperback & ebook, 239 pages
October 31st 2015

Vynasha has spent the last four years tending her mother's roses and looking after her nephew. The fire that killed their family has left her scarred and put Wyll on the brink of death. Soon the first frost will come down from the mountains and she knows this winter will be his last.

Until a strange beggar appears on the road, telling her of the majikal Source that can heal her Wyll. With nothing left to lose, Vynasha braves the forbidden Wylder Mountains to seek out a cure and her fate.

A lost kingdom is uncovered by an equally lost girl, but the castle is not abandoned as she believes. Shadows cloaking unseen eyes watch. Tapestries whisper from the hidden corners, wondering if the one to break their curse has come. And a hungry beast waits, ready to devour her soul.

Goodreads│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Book Depository

Wolfsbane's Daughter
(A Wylder Tale Novella)
by Jennifer Silverwood
YA Dark Fantasy
ebook, 52 Pages
February 25th 2016

Wolfsbane and his daughter Resha are on a never ending quest in the Wylder Mountains, to wipe out the wolves who destroyed their village. Before their enemies stole everything she loved, Resha cared for little beyond learning how to be a hunter. After, she learned a hunter must be prepared to fight as well as flee. Now she cares for nothing but revenge.

Until she discovers two majikal humans half frozen in the forest. Resha has a choice, to follow her instincts and leave the strangers to the wolves, or save them. Yet the enemy is on the prowl and there is little time for Wolfsbane's daughter to find safe haven before they are discovered.

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Jennifer Silverwood was raised deep in the heart of Texas and has been spinning yarns a mile high since childhood. In her spare time she reads and writes and tries to sustain her wanderlust, whether it’s the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, the highlands of Ecuador or a road trip to the next town. Always on the lookout for her next adventure, in print or reality, she dreams of one day proving to the masses that everything really is better in Texas. She is the author of the Heaven’s Edge series, Stay and Silver Hollow.

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Other Books by the Author


Cover Reveal Giveaway

ebooks of all six of Jennifer's books: Silver Hollow, Qeya, Ohre, Stay, Craving Beauty, and Wolfsbane's Daughter (Open Internationally)

Print copies of the first two books in A Wylder Tales: Craving Beauty and Wolfsbane's Daughter, plus swag (US Only)

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Jilted (Mended Hearts #3) by Varina Denman -- Review

6/22/2016

About the Book

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Lynda Turner has struggled with depression since her husband abandoned her and their young daughter fifteen years ago. Yet unexpected hope awakens when a local ex-convict shows interest. As long-hidden secrets resurface, Lynda must fight for her emotional stability and for a life where the shadow of shame is replaced by the light of love.
GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT

The Books in the Series

Jaded
GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT

Justified

GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT
​Jilted

GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT

About the Author

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Varina Denman is the author of the award-winning Mended Hearts series, a compelling blend of women's fiction and inspirational romance. Varina writes stories about the unique struggles women face, and her passion is helping others make peace with their life situations. She lives in Texas with her husband and five mostly-grown children.
​GOODREDS | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTERST | AMAZON | WEBSITE

Review

Varina Denman never disappoints.  She has crafted a beautiful story of insecurities and struggles that can be overcome with faith and an unexpected and unlikely romance.  Readers will fall in love with Varina’s characters and their stories from page one.  Filled with a raw emotion that is not easily forgotten, this novel will touch the heart of is readers.  I would recommend this novel to readers that have enjoyed the other novels in the Mended Hearts series, as well as those that enjoy contemporary, Christian fiction.
 
Series: Mended Hearts
Genre: Christian, contemporary
Publisher: David C. Cook
Publication date: June 1, 2016
Number of pages: 384
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
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Other books in the series:
1-Jaded
2-Justified

​A review copy of this book was provided by RadiantLit via the publisher.
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My Father's House by Rose Chandler Johnson -- Book Tour Review

6/22/2016

About the Book

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Growing up, life is idyllic for Lily Rose Cates due to one constant – her father’s love.
But in her sixteenth summer, all that changes without warning. There begins Lily’s struggle to find herself and the life she’s lost. . . . Marriage promises fulfillment, but her happily-ever-after barely survives the honeymoon. Her husband’s sophisticated façade hides a brooding man with even darker secrets.
When all illusions shatter, Lily must make hard choices – abandon her husband or risk losing much more than her marriage. She flees their home in Detroit and sets out on a fearful journey to a house in Georgia that her husband knows nothing about. This is one woman’s compelling tale of love and survival as she finds her way back home to who she’s meant to be . . . in her father’s house.
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About the Author

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Rose Chandler Johnson is the author of the award winning devotional “God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea: Experiencing God in the Midst of Everyday Moments.” “My Father’s House” is her first novel. She happily makes her home near Augusta, Georgia.
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Review

This is one of those stories that grips your heart and emotions from page one.  Rose Chandler Johnson has written a tragically beautiful story of idyllic Lily Rose Cates.  Lily has always thrived on her father’s love, but after he dies all that changes.  Lily meets and marries rich lawyer Manuel Valenti, but after her marriage and her honeymoon, Lily’s world comes crashing down.  With the help of a friend, Lily chooses to flee her abusive husband and to make a new life for herself using her inheritance and living in her “Father’s House.”  Lily Rose and her story truly come to life in this well-crafted story and emotional journey.  Readers will feel compelled to read this beautiful story cover to cover.  Themes of love, loss, pain, and survival are prominent in this novel.
 
Genre: Christian, Women’s Fiction
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: March 13, 2016
Number of pages: 314
 
Content Rating: PG, mentions of domestic abuse and spousal rape, divorce, nothing graphic
Book Rating: 5 stars
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A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse.
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