About the BookOne plucky female pharmacist + one high-society naval officer = romance—and danger For plucky Lillian Avery, America’s entry into World War II means a chance to prove herself as a pharmacist in Boston. The challenges of her new job energize her. But society boy Ensign Archer Vandenberg’s attentions only annoy–even if he is her brother’s best friend. During the darkest days of the war, Arch’s destroyer hunts German U-boats in vain as the submarines sink dozens of merchant ships along the East Coast. Still shaken by battles at sea, Arch notices his men also struggle with their nerves–and with drowsiness. Could there be a link to the large prescriptions for sedatives Lillian has filled? The two work together to answer that question, but can Arch ever earn Lillian’s trust and affection? Sarah Sundin brings World War II to life, offering readers an intense experience they won’t soon forget. About the AuthorSarah Sundin is the author of eight historical novels, including “Anchor in the Storm.” Her novel “Through Waters Deep” was named to Booklist’s “101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years,” and her novella “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” in “Where Treetops Glisten” was a finalist for the 2015 Carol Award. A mother of three, Sarah lives in California, works on-call as a hospital pharmacist, and teaches Sunday school. ReviewSarah Sundin has once again written a fantastic historical, romance novel that readers will absolutely love. This novel is well-written and bursting with characters that deal with issues readers can relate to. This story has plenty of mystery, drama, and romance to engage readers from page one all the way to the turn of the last page. This novel has been well researched and will teach readers about interesting historical events. I would recommend this fantastic novel to readers that enjoy historical fiction. Series: Waves of Freedom Genre: historical, romance, mystery, inspirational, Christian Publisher: Revell Publication date: May 3, 2016 Number of pages: 400 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 1-Through Waters Deep 3-When Tides Turn (coming in 2017) A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. GiveawayOne grand prize winner will receive:
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About the BookLauren Summers is hiding. Her fashion house internship should have launched her career, but a red carpet accident has left her blackballed. The only job she finds is unpaid, but comes with free lodging--a run-down cottage in the shadow of a cliff-side mansion. Unsure of what comes next, she's surprised to be contacted by a reporter researching a reclusive former Hollywood ingénue who lives in the nearby mansion. Kendall Joiner wants Lauren's help uncovering the old woman's secrets. In return, she'll prove the red carpet accident was a publicity stunt so Lauren can regain her former job. With all her dreams in front of her, Lauren's tempted by the offer, but as she and the old woman get to know each other, Lauren realizes nothing is quite as it seems. About the AuthorKathryn Cushman is a graduate of Samford University with a degree in pharmacy. She is the acclaimed author of over a half-dozen novels, including " Leaving Yesterday" and" A Promise to Remember", which were both finalists for the Carol Award in Women's Fiction. Kathryn and her family make their home in Santa Barbara, California. ReviewHaving never read a book by Kathryn Cushman, I was intrigued by Fading Starlight. Especially from the cover art. The novel is about two women—Lauren Summers, a young and disgraced fashion designer, and an older woman, Charlotte Montgomery, a reclusive former Hollywood ingénue entangled in a murder case that was never resolved. But sometimes accusations are not always correct and maybe these two women can help each other out. I had a little bit of a hard time getting into the story, but the added bit of mystery twist intrigued me enough to keep reading. I would recommend this book to readers of contemporary fiction. Genre: Christian, Contemporary Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: May 3, 2016 Number of pages: 294 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 4 stars A review copy of this book was provided by Bethany House.
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The truth is often stranger than fiction, and it can certainly be more interesting than the history books let on. To prove it, bestselling author Kathryn Jenkins Gordon blows the dust off the past to reveal the exploits of some lesser-known figures in Church history. From the hilarious to the heroic and the zany to the downright villainous, these tales highlight the action-packed lives of some of the Church's most notorious members.Witness the attempted rise of the self-appointed "King of the Mormons."
Experience the heart-pounding plight of a Latter-day Saint girl enslaved by a bloodthirsty Apache tribe. Read the thrilling tale of a stake president caught in a mobster brawl at stake conference. Just when you thought you knew everything worth knowing about the early Saints, this quirky cast of characters confirms that there's always more to the story. Get ready for a rip-roarin' ride through history as you discover the truth about In-Laws, Outlaws, and Everyone in Between! About the Author
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Review
What a fun and engaging book. There are fourteen chapters and each is about a different character in LDS history. Some of the stories are funny, while others are weird. The author has gone to great lengths to research these people and write this book on them. I love reading this book and learning about different random events and people that I may not have really known or heard about before. I would recommend this book to readers that enjoy reading about real-life events in LDS history.
Genre: non-fiction, factual, LDS Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: May 1, 2016 Number of pages: 256 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars
A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications.
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In a land fraught with religious strife, they must break the barriers between status and faith to forge a fresh future in a new world… After her Huguenot father is arrested, aristocrat Suzanne Richelieu escapes Versailles. Handsome German peasant, Johan Rousch, risks his life to bring her to the safety of his family’s farm in the Palatinate duchy, but when Suzanne’s brother and the French army arrive with a warning that they plan to burn the area, she and Johan are forced to flee. With no money or options, both become indentured servants in exchange for safe passage to Philadelphia. Suzanne falls gravely ill aboard ship and marries Johan, only to survive with no memory of the wedding—a reality made worse when Johan spots the “priest” who married them working as a surveyor and later in Quaker cleric garb. Are their wedding vows valid? When Suzanne's former fiancé arrives in port, planning to abduct her, Johan must save her again—but can he do so before Suzanne is lost to him forever?
About the Author
Former “Yooper” Carrie Fancett Pagels writes Christian historical romances about overcoming. She grew up in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where many of her stories are set. Possessed with an overactive imagination, that wasn't "cured" by twenty-five years as a psychologist, she loves bringing characters to life. Carrie and her family reside in Virginia’s Historic Triangle, which is perfect for her fascination with history. Carrie enjoys reading, traveling, baking, and beading—but not all at the same time!
Review
Carrie Fancett Pagels Saving the Marquise’s Granddaughter is an exciting and suspenseful new historical romance novel that readers are going to want to miss. As an avid fan and reader of Carrie’s books, I am going to have to say this is probably my favorite novel yet! This fresh historic novel is filled with wonderful characters, as well as delightful twists and turns that will keep readers wondering what will happen next. Carrie has written a lovely and captivating story that will keep readers engaged throughout the entire novel! I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy historical, romance, suspense novels.
Genre: historical, romance, suspense Publisher: Pelican Book Group Publication date: July 1, 2016 Number of pages: 346 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars
A review copy of this book was provided by Pagels' Pals.
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About the BookIn our current digital world, the internet puts every entrepreneur and creative artist smack dab in the middle of social media and marketing. With an online tsunami of informational how-to’s, deciding which methods work best challenges the best of us. In Social Media Strategies: Discover Powerful Tools of the Trade without Losing Your Soul, uncovers the most relevant techniques, skipping unnecessary fluff by going straight to up-to-date tactics and tips used by experts. Inside these pages, a wealth of simple, savvy tricks aids understanding of things like SEO, Facebook algorithms, top performing platforms, and key ingredients for engagement. You’ll also have a treasure trove of links, templates, time saving applications, and what’s projected to change in cyberspace so you can stay ahead of the curve. However, your worth is not the sum of hard numbers. No longer do you have to feel depersonalized by ranks and formulas. T.H. Meyer combines trending social media content followed by encouraging words that redirect your soul to God. In the right hands, social media is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs and small businesses or any person with a message to share. About the AuthorT.H. Meyer’s writing has been featured in online magazines such as C’est La Vie: THE MAGAZINE and The High Calling along with guest posting for Amber C. Haines, Jennifer Dukes Lee, and at The Gift of Writing to name a few. Besides her current employment as a social media manager and content writer, she founded Outside the City Gates and worked as a creative director for the Sunday Circle Group, a worldwide collaboration of talented artisans, poets, photographers, speakers, and writers. She lives among Rye pastures on a farm in east Texas, far removed from big-city slickers. On any given day, eight resident ducks waddle under her bedroom window and quack like dogs when ready to eat. Her favorite pastimes are family, writing, juicy in-depth conversations, and unsweet tea. Connect on her blog Fear Not: Infusing Courage into Your Gifts & Talents, Facebook, or Twitter Guest Post from the AuthorOften times, we write (or live life) with two voices in our head. One voice belongs to the Critic. This voice says, “Your friends or peers may not like your work? Worse, you know So-n-So will hate it!” “Who do you think you are?” “You could fail!” “You’re putting yourself out there, why risk it?” “You’re sloppy and lack analytical, time management skills.” “Apologize ahead of time to those one-star readers you know are telepathically hating your words right now!” The other voice belongs to the Encourager. This voice pushes you out of your comfort zones because you have that one reader in mind you want to help. This voice says, “Give words to lift their spirit.” “Show them what you’ve learned so they don’t have to struggle like you did.” “Help them see a better way.” “Brighten their day and give them hope.” “Provide practical information that’ll make their life easier.” “Point them in the direction where peace and joy abide.” We may begin with the Encourager, but it’s the Critic that stops us. It’s the Critic that paralyzes us with insecurity and inaction. And if we proceed with the Critic, we move with such caution we end up writing to the Critic instead for the Encourager. In fact, the Critic wrestles the pen out of our hand and so, we add disclaimers until our whole book is about placating the Critic. We want the Critic to like us. They won’t. We want the Critic to see our good intentions. They don’t care. We want the Critic to know we understand. He’ll only slap at our attempts, laugh in our face with pungent garlic breath, and still hate whatever we’re doing. When I began writing my debut book about social media strategies, I wrote to help the struggling artist, writer, or entrepreneur take advantage of what’s available at their fingertips. I wanted to provide applicable information to improve their understanding and presence. My desire included helping them get ahead while also remembering where their true hope comes. But that all changed when the Critic showed up. Instead, I added disclaimers before every chapter, like: “Hey, if you don’t like this stuff, I’m so sorry, just skip this chapter, in fact, just skip this whole book. K? So sorry. Hate that you don’t like social media. I know it sucks. It sucks, right? Like big time? I know. So sorry. Social media can be the devil’s spawn. I totally get it. No, really I do. I’m a worm for writing that it can be used for good. So sorry to bother you with this. Oh look, squirrel!” Yeah, true story. Thankfully, I stopped doing that. I edited and rewrote. I got back to work and penned my book for the Encourager. The most important part of this book is the writing under the word “Strategies”. It states: “Discover Powerful Tools of the Trade without Losing Your Soul.” I’m a social media manager who spent years, blogging and feeling like my soul was sucked out by all the platform-talk that I was told to focus on. Add to that, the Christian publishing industry heavily relies on the number of followers you have before taking a risk on you, to the point, your whole worth as an author, a person can get wrapped up in a number. Sheesh. The pressure to be popular and viral can be defeating. Also, I taught classes to local small business owners and entrepreneurs on how to maximize their social media presence. Essentially, I encouraged them (as a consumer myself) that clients, consumers, and community can’t find you if they don’t know about you. So this is as much as service to potential clients and community as it is for their business. But I found many business owners were overwhelmed by the deluge of information regarding social media. That’s where this book comes in. I wrote it to be a help to others, but especially to Christians who feel like their souls die a little more every time they try to tackle social media, platforms, and latest changes in the social media landscape. ReviewA well-written, fairly light, and engaging, quick read. Social Media Strategies, provides ideas, strategies, tips and resources for bloggers, business owners, etc. It also seems to be well researched and up-to-date with today’s trends. This book also has a Christian focus as it relates some of the social media strategies to scriptural themes. It discusses how social media can be both a gift and a curse and as Christians we need to learn to use it for the positive benefits and not become all consumed. I would recommend this book to users who are becoming familiar with blogging or social media. Genre: non-fiction, Christian, marketing, business, how-to Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Publication date: May 20, 2016 Number of pages: 107 Content Rating: G Book Rating: 4 Stars A review copy of this book was provided by CelebrateLit. GiveawayTo celebrate her tour, T.H. Meyer is offering a HUGE give away: A Kindle Fire and several Amazon gift cards! Click the image above for the link to the giveaway. Tour ScheduleMay 31: Just Commonly
May 31: June 1: Book Reviews From an Avid Reader June 2: History, Mystery and Faith June 3: Blogging With Carol June 4: Splashes of Joy June 4: Mary Hake June 5: The Power of Words June 6: Simple Harvest Reads June 7: A Greater Yes June 7: Cassandra M’s Place June 8: Singing Librarian Books June 9: Bukwurmzzz June 10: Tell Tale Book Reviews June 11: Smiling Book Reviews June 12: Southern Soul June 13: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations About the BookA young teacher and farmer discover they have much in common, especially when it comes to healing old wounds from the past . . . and finding love in one another. Rebecca Kinsinger has always dreamed of being a teacher. But when she’s given the opportunity she’s been waiting for at Charm Amish School, she’s dismayed to discover that teaching is hard work—work she’s afraid she’s not very good at. That is, until Lilly Yoder joins the class. A thirteen-year old who’s just lost her parents, Lilly is in need of someone like Rebecca. For the first time since starting her new job, Rebecca feels a sense of purpose. But when she meets Lilly’s uncle, Jacob, his good looks and sweet, easy-going temperament are hard to ignore. How can she even entertain romantic thoughts of Jacob when his niece is her student? Suddenly becoming Lily’s sole caregiver, Jacob Yoder never thought he’d be a single parent—or a farmer. Having been living in Florida as a carpenter, Jacob feels more at home wielding a hammer than a backhoe. The only bright spot in his life is Rebecca Kinsinger. As Lily and Rebecca develop a bond, Jacob’s fondness for the pretty teacher grows, too. But when a fateful accident brings them together, Rebecca and Jacob must choose between duty and desire. Will they follow the path before them? Or set out to find true happiness . . . and true love? About the AuthorShelley Shepard Gray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time HOLT Medallion winner. She lives in southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail. ReviewShelley Shepard Gray has written an excellent book two in the Charmed Amish Life Series, A Daugher’s Dream. I love how this story brings to life the characters and life events that readers will easily relate to. One theme in the book is dealing with the death of a loved one and the grieving process that goes along with that. Another theme is dreams. Sometimes we have dreams and they take a turn in a different direction and we have to grab on to a new dream. This is not always easy. But is sometimes for the best. Shelley is talented in writing stories that bring to life raw emotions. This novel is about dealing with changes in life and overcoming pain. Readers will not only love the story, but the wonderful and delightful realistic characters. I recommend this novel to readers that enjoy Amish, Christian fiction. Series: The Charmed Amish Life Genre: Amish, Christian, Contemporary, Romance Publisher: Avon Inspire Publication date: May 24, 2016 Number of pages: 272 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 1-A Son’s Vow 3-A Sister’s Wish (coming September 27, 2016) A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. GivewawayClick the graphic above to be taken to the giveaway link.
I absolutely LOVED Downton Abbey and was so sad when it ended. I think it is time to head start re-watching now that season 6 is at an end. There are many reasons to love Downton Abbey. Check out the images below and see why I am such a HUGE fan! :) 1. The House aka Castle2. A peak at life upstairs and downstairs...3. The Family Tree4. The Sisters and Sibling Rivalry5. The Love StoriesEarl of Grantham, Robert Crawley and American heiress, Cora Levinson Crawley Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley Lady Edith Crawely and Michael Gregson Lady Sybil Crawley and Tom Branson (Chauffeur) William Mason (Footman) and Daisy (Assistant Cook) Lady Edith and Anthony Strallan John Bates (Valet) and Anna (Lady’s Maid) Lady Rose and Jack Ross (Jazz Singer) Charles Blake, Lady Mary Crawley, and Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham) -- Love Triangle Tom Branson and Sarah Bunting (school teacher) Lady Rose and Atticus Aldrige Charles Carson (Butler) and Elsie Hughes (housekeeper) Isobel Crawley and Richard Grey (Baron Merton) Henry Talbot (Car Racer) and Lady Mary Crawley Lady Edith Crawley and Bertie Pelham (Marquess of Hexham) Mrs. Patmore (cook) and Mr. Mason (Daisy's Father-in-law) Molesley (Footman) and Baxter (Lady’s Maid) 6. The Rooms7. The Weddings8. The ChildrenI had several other ideas, such as period fashion, perioud hair, hair ornaments, spunky women, and history brought to life. |
Genre: Christian, Contemporary, Fiction
Publisher: Rooted Publishing Publication date: April 15, 2016 Number of pages: 349 Sarah Sharpe has grown up as a carpenter’s daughter, knowing only the rough and work-heavy world of her father’s blue-collar profession. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, she’s lived twenty-one years content to drive nails at her dad’s side. Following her father into the world of construction was a natural path, and she took it without a second thought. But a harsh comment about her “butch” appearance sends her on a search for identity. Enter handsome and easygoing Jesse Chapman, the roofer she meets on her first foray into volunteer work |
for Homes For Hope. In every way, the quirky man is her opposite—confident, a people kind of guy, and most importantly, happy. His likable qualities continue to draw her in, and for some reason he keeps coming back to her. But they can’t be more than friends—he’s made that crystal clear. Except for a handful of times…and the confusion is driving her crazy.
Sarah’s quest for self-definition becomes more tangled than she ever imagined, and she discovers that the journey will take her deeper than clothes and makeup. Filling the void in her heart becomes an obsession she cannot escape. How far is she willing to go to discover who she really is?
Sarah’s quest for self-definition becomes more tangled than she ever imagined, and she discovers that the journey will take her deeper than clothes and makeup. Filling the void in her heart becomes an obsession she cannot escape. How far is she willing to go to discover who she really is?
Jennifer Rodewald is passionate about the Word of God and the powerful vehicle of story. Four kids and her own personal superman make her home in southwestern Nebraska delightfully chaotic.
Born in Colorado, she experienced both the seclusion of rugged mountain living and the busy streets of a Denver suburb during her growing up years. Somewhere in the middle of college, she married a Husker and found her way back to the quiet lifestyle of a rural area, which suits just fine.
Blessed with a robust curiosity, Jen loves to research. Whether she’s investigating the history of a given area, the biography of a Christian icon, or how nature declares the glory of God, her daily goal is to learn something new. Aiming to live with boundless enthusiasm, her creed is vision, pursuit, and excellence.
Jen lives and writes in a lovely speck of a town where she watches with amazement while her children grow up way too fast, gardens, and marvels at God’s mighty hand in everyday life.
Born in Colorado, she experienced both the seclusion of rugged mountain living and the busy streets of a Denver suburb during her growing up years. Somewhere in the middle of college, she married a Husker and found her way back to the quiet lifestyle of a rural area, which suits just fine.
Blessed with a robust curiosity, Jen loves to research. Whether she’s investigating the history of a given area, the biography of a Christian icon, or how nature declares the glory of God, her daily goal is to learn something new. Aiming to live with boundless enthusiasm, her creed is vision, pursuit, and excellence.
Jen lives and writes in a lovely speck of a town where she watches with amazement while her children grow up way too fast, gardens, and marvels at God’s mighty hand in everyday life.
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I have not read this book all the way through yet, but here are my thoughts so far and I will come back and write a complete review once I have finished reading this fantastic novel!
Jennifer Rodewald has written a story about a young women who needs to discover her self-worth. She never really thought about being pretty versus ugly until some unkind women in another town said something. Now Sarah is on the road to discovering herself. One thing that makes this book unique and fun is that it is written from several different viewpoints. I am loving the characters and story in this novel and would recommend it to readers of Christian, contemporary fiction.
Genre: Christian, contemporary, fiction
Publisher: Rooted Publishing
Publication date: April 15, 2016
Number of pages: 349
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
Jennifer Rodewald has written a story about a young women who needs to discover her self-worth. She never really thought about being pretty versus ugly until some unkind women in another town said something. Now Sarah is on the road to discovering herself. One thing that makes this book unique and fun is that it is written from several different viewpoints. I am loving the characters and story in this novel and would recommend it to readers of Christian, contemporary fiction.
Genre: Christian, contemporary, fiction
Publisher: Rooted Publishing
Publication date: April 15, 2016
Number of pages: 349
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
A review copy of the book was provided by SLB Tours via the author.
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Finders Keepers by Sarah Monzon -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway + Facebook Party Announcement
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Genre: Christian, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical, Romance
Publisher: Radiant Publications Publication date: May 23, 2016 Number of pages: 272 1698, Spain The same evil that stole her mother’s life stalks Isabella Castellano. Afraid for her safety and with no one to help her, Isabella disguises herself as a cabin boy and hires on to one of His Majesty’s treasure fleet vessels. But has her flight from a known threat only led her to be ensnared in a sea of dangers? Present Day, Florida Summer Arnet will go anywhere to capture the perfect shot that will get her marine photography noticed by the prestigious natural magazine, Our World—even diving in waters haunted by Great White sharks. When a treasure hunter with a ladies’ man reputation |
A past tragedy has left a hole in Trent Carrington’s life—a hole he’s tried to fill with women, money, and adventure. Could the feisty marine photographer be the missing piece or will Trent finally accept that the treasure he seeks can’t be found where rust and moths destroy? Three lives. Three hundred years. One ship that ties them together.
Sarah Monzon is a pastor’s wife and a stay at home mom to the two cutest littles in the world. Playing pretend all day with them isn’t enough, she spends the evenings after their heads hit the pillow to create her own imaginary characters. When she isn’t in the world of make believe, she can be found in a small desert town in central Washington taking care of her family, fostering friendships, and enjoying all the adventures each day brings.
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Summer's cell vibrated on the desk next to her outstretched hand. The ID registered a number she didn't recognize. She tapped the green Accept button.
“Hello?”
“Hey, beautiful, you want to grab some coffee?”
Furrows formed between her eyes. Who in the world? “I'm sorry. You must have the wrong number.”
She pulled the phone away from her ear but stopped short of disconnecting when she heard the voice on the other end say her name.
Her lips turned down. “Who is this?”
“Who do you think it is, babe? I told you I'd call.” Summer hadn't known it was possible to hear a smile until then. The flirtatious, mischievous smile she'd seen on Trent Carrington's face before resounded over the phone lines. And babe? Really? She set her teeth. The guy knew it irked her to be called that, but it seemed he got perverse pleasure in pushing her buttons.
Ignore it. If he can't get a rise out of you, he'll eventually stop. At least that was how it had worked when the boys had teased her in elementary school.
Summer stared at her computer screen. She really needed to get these photos edited by the end of the day. “I'm in the middle of something right now, Trent. If this is about the trip, you can e-mail me the itinerary.”
The door to her studio pushed open, and there stood Trent. All six foot plus of him. The sun shone through the open door, causing his blond hair to glow like gold. One side of his mouth whirled up in a lopsided grin. Her breath whooshed out. From irritation. Obviously. The reaction couldn't have been for any other reason.
“I'm not taking no for an answer.” Summer heard his voice from across the room as well as from her cell. She hung up and sent him a glare.
“As you can see, I'm working.” She indicated the screen in front of her.
He walked across the room and sat in one of the chairs opposite her desk, leaning back in it like he had all the time in the world.
“Coffee will only take fifteen minutes.” He bestowed one of his flashing smiles upon her.
Summer looked at him. She took in his laid-back manner, the way he was quick to smile, and the ease in which he charmed. For goodness’ sake, the man thought all he had to do was smile and he'd get his way. She pursed her lips. Already she'd given in to him, but that was because she needed some edgy photos forOur World, not because he'd smiled at her, said pretty please, and made her go all gooey inside.
Someone needed to start telling this man no.
“Thank you for the offer, but I really don't have time right now.”
He continued to lounge in her chair, his gaze never leaving her face, the lopsided grin never faltering. “All right. No problem.”
Really? He wasn't going to put up more of a fight? No cajoling? No begging? No persuasion of any kind? Summer was surprised at the twinge of disappointment in her midsection. Guess he didn't think her worthy of any added effort.
Trent stood, and Summer's eyes followed the motion. His gaze continued to lock on her, and she swallowed hard.
“I'll just go and bring some coffee back. Better that way anyhow. Now I won't have to worry about getting you back at a specific time. And since I don't have anything else going on right now, I can stay and keep you company while you work. I could stay all day if I wanted to.”
All day? Her nerves already stood on end with his constant stare. No way she'd be able to get any work done. And how so like him to manipulate a situation so he got exactly what he wanted. Any twinge of disappointment was replaced with annoyance.
She met his gaze and took in the cocky slant of his eyes. He thought he was so irresistible. One look, one smile, and she'd fall all over him. Not going to happen.
“Do you always get what you want so easily?”
His head tilted as if thinking it through, then his eyes bored into hers once more. "No. Not everything is worth pursuit. But when I find something special, I'll do everything within my power to claim it as mine."
“Hello?”
“Hey, beautiful, you want to grab some coffee?”
Furrows formed between her eyes. Who in the world? “I'm sorry. You must have the wrong number.”
She pulled the phone away from her ear but stopped short of disconnecting when she heard the voice on the other end say her name.
Her lips turned down. “Who is this?”
“Who do you think it is, babe? I told you I'd call.” Summer hadn't known it was possible to hear a smile until then. The flirtatious, mischievous smile she'd seen on Trent Carrington's face before resounded over the phone lines. And babe? Really? She set her teeth. The guy knew it irked her to be called that, but it seemed he got perverse pleasure in pushing her buttons.
Ignore it. If he can't get a rise out of you, he'll eventually stop. At least that was how it had worked when the boys had teased her in elementary school.
Summer stared at her computer screen. She really needed to get these photos edited by the end of the day. “I'm in the middle of something right now, Trent. If this is about the trip, you can e-mail me the itinerary.”
The door to her studio pushed open, and there stood Trent. All six foot plus of him. The sun shone through the open door, causing his blond hair to glow like gold. One side of his mouth whirled up in a lopsided grin. Her breath whooshed out. From irritation. Obviously. The reaction couldn't have been for any other reason.
“I'm not taking no for an answer.” Summer heard his voice from across the room as well as from her cell. She hung up and sent him a glare.
“As you can see, I'm working.” She indicated the screen in front of her.
He walked across the room and sat in one of the chairs opposite her desk, leaning back in it like he had all the time in the world.
“Coffee will only take fifteen minutes.” He bestowed one of his flashing smiles upon her.
Summer looked at him. She took in his laid-back manner, the way he was quick to smile, and the ease in which he charmed. For goodness’ sake, the man thought all he had to do was smile and he'd get his way. She pursed her lips. Already she'd given in to him, but that was because she needed some edgy photos forOur World, not because he'd smiled at her, said pretty please, and made her go all gooey inside.
Someone needed to start telling this man no.
“Thank you for the offer, but I really don't have time right now.”
He continued to lounge in her chair, his gaze never leaving her face, the lopsided grin never faltering. “All right. No problem.”
Really? He wasn't going to put up more of a fight? No cajoling? No begging? No persuasion of any kind? Summer was surprised at the twinge of disappointment in her midsection. Guess he didn't think her worthy of any added effort.
Trent stood, and Summer's eyes followed the motion. His gaze continued to lock on her, and she swallowed hard.
“I'll just go and bring some coffee back. Better that way anyhow. Now I won't have to worry about getting you back at a specific time. And since I don't have anything else going on right now, I can stay and keep you company while you work. I could stay all day if I wanted to.”
All day? Her nerves already stood on end with his constant stare. No way she'd be able to get any work done. And how so like him to manipulate a situation so he got exactly what he wanted. Any twinge of disappointment was replaced with annoyance.
She met his gaze and took in the cocky slant of his eyes. He thought he was so irresistible. One look, one smile, and she'd fall all over him. Not going to happen.
“Do you always get what you want so easily?”
His head tilted as if thinking it through, then his eyes bored into hers once more. "No. Not everything is worth pursuit. But when I find something special, I'll do everything within my power to claim it as mine."
I have not read this book all the way through yet, but here are my thoughts so far and I will come back and write a complete review once I have finished reading this fantastic novel!
Sarah Monzon has done it again! I absolutely love this novel! There are great characters and fantastic plot twists. I love how this is both a historical and contemporary read as the story goes back and forth between the late 17th century and present day. I love how these two stories tie together and enhance the novel as well. I would recommend this novel to readers of both historical and contemporary romance.
Genre: Christian, contemporary, fiction, historical, romance
Publisher: Radiant Publications
Publication date: May 23, 2016
Number of pages: 272
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
Sarah Monzon has done it again! I absolutely love this novel! There are great characters and fantastic plot twists. I love how this is both a historical and contemporary read as the story goes back and forth between the late 17th century and present day. I love how these two stories tie together and enhance the novel as well. I would recommend this novel to readers of both historical and contemporary romance.
Genre: Christian, contemporary, fiction, historical, romance
Publisher: Radiant Publications
Publication date: May 23, 2016
Number of pages: 272
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
A review copy of this book was provided by SLB Tours via the author.
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