 Welcome to the Blog Tour for Summer by the Tides by Denise Hunter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Summer by the Tides Author: Denise Hunter Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: May 21, 2019 Genre: Inspirational Women's Fiction/Romance From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom (now a beloved Hallmark Original movie) comes a heartfelt story of family secrets, forgiveness, and unexpected romance. Following a painful betrayal, Maddy Monroe's love life is a wreck, and her restaurant career is in shambles. When her grandmother goes missing, she and her estranged sisters converge at the family beach house in Sea Haven, North Carolina. Being with uptight Nora and free-spirited Emma at the place where their family broke apart is a struggle, and undercurrents of jealousy and resentment threaten to pull the sisters under. In the midst of the storm, sparks begin to fly between Maddy and Gram's maddening neighbor, Connor Murphy. As the sisters pack up the family belongings, memories of idyllic, slow-paced summers are resurrected. But long-buried secrets also come to light as Maddy discovers that all was not as it appeared that last summer in Sea Haven--nor today in the seemingly perfect lives of her sisters. As family tensions rise and Connor causes tumult in Maddy's heart, the sisters must find a way to accept each other for the women they've become before the bitterness of the past destroys their hope for a future. About the Author Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including A December Bride and The Convenient Groom, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest. ReviewThree sisters torn apart by the past are tricked by their grandmother into spending the summer together. This story is about overcoming past hurt and heartache before it destroys the bond of sisterhood. It’s about finding the strength to come together and not dwell too much on the past so that they can have a brighter future. And of course there’s the cute neighbor boy next door that one of the sisters becomes romantically involved with, adding a sweet romance twist to the story as well. Reader’s hearts will be touched as they come to know the characters in the story and will be rooting for them to work everything out. This is a beautiful, powerful, and heart wrenching story that readers will not want to part with until the last page is turned. Genre: romance, contemporary, Christian Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication date: May 1, 2019 Number of pages: 302 An review copy of this book was provided by JustRead Publicity Tours via NetGalley, as well as a print copy of the book purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
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A Cuppa Trouble (The CafFUNated Mysteries #2) by Angela Ruth Strong -- Blog Tour Review + Giveaway
6/27/2019
 Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for A Cuppa Trouble by Angela Ruth Strong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: A Cuppa Trouble Series: The CafFUNated Mysteries #2 Author: Angela Ruth Strong Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink Release Date: July 1, 2019 Genre: Inspirational Cozy Mystery Can a couple of baristas chase down a car thief without spilling a drop of their favorite drinks? Plans for a Valentine's Day grand opening of a small town coffee shop go awry when the first customer is killed. Evidence points toward the victim being mixed up in a car theft ring, but shop owners Tandy and Marissa have reason to believe he was framed. An assortment of suspects--from a pink-haired heir to Tandy's charming ex--all seem to know a little too much about grand theft auto. Without approval from either their boyfriends or the gum-chewing FBI agent in charge, the shop owners go on stakeouts, plan stings, and pursue justice in a high-speed car chase. If they don't find the killer soon, it might be more than their love lives in trouble. About the Author Angela Ruth Strong sold her first Christian romance novel in 2009 then quit writing romance when her husband left her. Ten years later, God has shown her the true meaning of love, and there's nothing else she'd rather write about. Her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been optioned for film, won the Cascade Award, and been Amazon best-sellers. She also writes non-fiction for SpiritLed Woman. To help aspiring authors, she started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho, and she teaches as an expert online at WRITE THAT BOOK. ReviewFrom page one, readers will be laughing outload at the hilarious situations in this sweet and charming story. This is the second book in The CafFunated Mysteries series and continues the story of two rivals turned friends and business partners. It’s about how these two friends always somehow get mixed up with some mystery that is going on in town and how they help solve the mystery. Along with the cozy mystery feel, there is a bit of light romance, but it’s not a main focus of the novel. The story is cute and humorous and readers will absolutely delight in it. Series: The CafFunated Mysteries Genre: humor, cozy mystery, Christian Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink Publication date: July 1, 2019 Number of pages: 235 Other books in the series: 1-Caffeine Conoundrum A review copy of this book was provided by JustRead Publicity Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway 1) winner will receive a "Coffee is like Sherlock Holmes" mug, "Drink Coffee & Do Good" sign (painted with coffee by author's cover designer), $25 Starbucks Gift Card & "Drink Coffee, and Read Books & Be Happy" tote. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight June 24, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on July 1, 2019. 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. Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
 Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for Cross My Heart by Robin Lee Hatcher, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Cross My Heart Series: Legacy of Faith #2 Author: Robin Lee Hatcher Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: June 25, 2019 Genre: Contemporary Romance/Split Timeline Can two broken paths lead toward God’s redemption? When Ashley Showalter and Ben Henning meet on Ashley’s horse rescue farm, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Both were raised by single moms. Both want to help where they see a need. And both work with horses in the Boise valley. Ben needs Ashley’s help and expertise after starting an equine therapy barn on his great-great-grandfather’s farm—and the more time they spend together, both Ashley and Ben have the feeling that there could be something more between them. They also carry the burden of past experiences that may drive them apart if the truth is ever revealed. Ben is a recovering alcoholic with five years of sobriety behind him, while Ashley’s brother is an opioid addict residing in court-ordered rehab. Holding fast to the belief that addicts can never be cured, Ashley has promised herself she will never walk knowingly into the chaos created by addiction. Ben knows that with God, all things are possible—but will Ashley find it within herself to give love a chance? Or will her brother’s mistakes and the pain of her past jeopardize her future with Ben? Cross My Heart threads together a contemporary love story with the heartwarming tale of Ben’s great-great-grandfather, Andrew Henning—reminding us that God’s Word is timeless and that His promises are new every morning. About the Author Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of 80 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA® Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, the HOLT Medallion, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. Robin is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America®. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat. ReviewRobin Lee Hatcher has written a beautiful duel timeline story about heartache, mistakes, and redemption. Both stories within the novel are powerful and inspiring as they bring to life the struggles, hardships, heartaches, and mistakes, as well as the joys, forgiveness, and redemption. Focusing on strengthening relationships is another strong topic in this story. Encompasses some hard topics in her novel, Hatcher does it with grace and skill. The story is easy to follow, even with the back and forth between the different time lines. Hatcher has once again written a story that readers will enjoy. Series: Legacy of Faith Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian, duel timeline Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication date: June 25, 2019 Number of pages: 320 Other books in the series: 1-Who I Am with You A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher via JustRead Publicity. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway (1) winner will receive Book 1 & 2 of Robin Lee Hatcher's LEGACY OF FAITH series (US only) - Who I Am With You & Cross My Heart Copy the following phrase to claim your bonus entries for this stop: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) Each host on the tour (excluding the launch pages) has a "timeless" verse or phrase for you to enter on the Rafflecopter form for bonus entries! Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight June 21, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on June 28, 2019. 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. Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
First Line Fridays -- Flights of Fancy
6/20/2019
 via Hoarding Books Today I'm posting a line from Mercy Flights of Fancy by Jen Turano. This is book 1 in the American Heiress Series.  My First Line: July 1885 Newport "Wonderful news, darling." What are you reading? What is your first line?
Open the book nearest you and post the first line in the comments below... Then head on over to Hoarding Books and link up! And then hop around the linky to visit other blog stops.  About the Book The first idyllic hours of Greg and Marena Walker’s Caribbean vacation are filled with turquoise water, sand as soft and white as powdered sugar, and gentle ocean breezes. But all too soon the Walkers find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now they are running for their lives . . .Scott Vaughn has made a lucrative career of secretly transporting illegal materials. Pay him enough, and he’ll move whatever you want from anywhere to anywhere. And though he has never met the Walkers, he needs them dead. His future depends on making certain they don’t have one.Wayne Hovey desperately wants Scott Vaughn—alive is best; dead is acceptable. And luck has handed him the perfect bait: Greg and Marena Walker.In a heart-pounding game of cat and mouse, each player is driven to succeed, never realizing they are all pawns in something much larger—and more dangerous—than any of them knows. About the Author Much to his dislike, E. James Harrison is not a New York Times best-selling author. However, he is the author of three other novels, all of which his wife and mother really like. Born in Salt Lake City, he learned to type in the seventh grade on an old Smith-Corona manual typewriter and has been pecking out words ever since. He somehow managed to graduate from college with degrees emphasizing public relations and creative writing and has spent most of his professional life writing magazine articles about such gripping subjects as Internet technology or has kept veterinarians on the edges of their seats with articles about the latest advances in goat, rabbit, and hamster medicine. Those thrilling achievements pale in comparison to the radio advertisements and TV commercials he has written encouraging people to upgrade to the latest mobile phone or calling plan. When he isn't putting words on paper for himself or others, he can be found boating and waterskiing with his family, working on the family ranch, flying an airplane, or traveling to see new things and meet new people. He and his wife, Deborah, have two amazing daughters and an awesome son-in-law and are the proud grandparents of the four best grandkids in the world. He is not prone to hyperbole. ReviewFrom page one, readers will be drawn to this intense, speed-up-your-heart-rate novel. This story will have readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire story. And it will definitely keep readers up past their bedtime (which may or may not be a good idea). This story is full speed ahead on the suspense and mystery level too. It also brings to light the horrific problem of drug trafficking and the effect it has on those that get stuck sucked in and within its grasp. This read is definitely not for the faint of heart. It’s a story that is intriguing and horrifying all at once. Readers will not be able to put this fast paced story down. Genre: mystery, suspense Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: June 1, 2019 Number of pages: 288 A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway(1) winner will receive a copy of Wrong TIme Wrong Place.
Enter the giveaway HERE.  Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for Hometown Hope by Laurel Blount, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Hometown Hope Author: Laurel Blount Publisher: Love Inspired Release Date: June 18, 2019 (print), July 1, 2019 (ebook) Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance He’ll do anything for his daughter… Even fight to regain an old classmate’s broken trust. In the three years since her mother’s death, widower Hoyt Bradley’s daughter, Jess, hasn’t spoken—until she suddenly begs him to save her favorite bookstore from closing. Hoyt is desperate to hear his daughter’s voice again, but he and the bookstore’s pretty owner, Anna Delaney, share a less-than-friendly past. Working together is complicated enough…but can they avoid falling in love? About the Author Laurel Blount lives on a small farm in middle Georgia with her husband, their four children, a milk cow, dairy goats, assorted chickens and ducks, four spoiled cats and one bossy goose with serious boundary issues. She divides her time between farm chores, baking, homeschooling and writing. She's busy, but she's never bored! HOMETOWN HOPE is Laurel’s third Love Inspired romance. Her debut Love Inspired novel A FAMILY FOR THE FARMER was the recipient of the 2017 Maggie Award for Excellence in the Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements category. This book also received two 2017 Holt Awards of Merit and was a finalist in the 2017 Carol Awards. A BABY FOR THE MINISTER, her second Love Inspired, was released in September of 2018. Whenever she's not working, you can find Laurel with a cup of tea at her elbow, a cat in her lap and a good book in her hand. She loves to hear from readers! Drop her an email at [email protected] or visit her website: www.laurelblountbooks.com and be sure to sign up for her monthly newsletter! ReviewAuthor Laurel Blount has written a sweet, family centered, and hometown feel book that readers will enjoy. A big focus in this story is a child dealing with the death of her mother and working with a therapist to get her talking again. This is a charming feel-good read that causes readers to reflect on their own families and their relationships with them. Especially with children. And of course readers would be disappointed if there wasn’t a touch of sweet romance. The characters and their lives come to life as readers dive into this delightful, engaging, quick read. Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: Love Inspired Publication date: June 18, 2019 Number of pages: 288 A review copy of this book was provided by author via JustRead Publicity. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway (1) winner will receive an autographed copy of Hometown Hope, a $10 Starbucks gift card, a travel coffee mug, and a bar of Milltown soap--which is produced in author's hometown (Dough bowl is not included.) 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 June 17, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on June 24, 2019. 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. Giveaway is subject to the policies found here. Enter the giveaway HERE. Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
 About the TourIn anticipation of the release of “Protecting the Poor” (book three in the Tales of Faith series), Amanda is guest posting or being featured on over a dozen blogs each month. Each post is unique to the blog—an inspirational post, an article on the writing craft, an excerpt from one of the Tales of Faith books… you’ll just have to visit each blog to see what comes up. ;) Amanda will link to each blog on With a Joyful Noise, so check in every week and see what blogs have a special Tales of Faith feature! About the Book Belle has returned unannounced to the castle to restore her relationship with the king, her father. Her hopes are dashed with the devastating message: "The king refuses to see you." Convinced that God has led her home, she is unwilling to return to Lord and Lady Kiralyn. Time is running out for the decision that will change her life. When tragedy strikes, will she and her father be pulled further apart or knit together? Could she stay at the castle even if she will never see her father again? Books in the Series About the Author Amanda Tero began her love for words at a young age—reading anything she could get her hands on and penning short stories as young as age eight. Since graduation, she has honed her writing skills by dedicated practice and study of the writing craft. She began her journey of publication with a few short stories that she had written for her sisters and continued to add to her collection with other short stories, novellas, and novels. It is her utmost desire to write that which not only pleases her Lord and Savior, but also draws the reader into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  Purchase your copy of the book HERE. ReivewAmanda Tero has written a fun, short, and sweet Beauty and the Beast retelling. This story is about a man losing the love of your life and not recovering. It’s about his daughter going away to live with her aunt and uncle who could better take care of her. And it’s about coming home and restoring a struggling relationship between a father and daughter. This is not your typical Beauty and the Beast story. It’s not that of a romantic love story, but rather a lost and found again love between a father and daughter. This is a charming story that readers will thoroughly enjoy!
Series: Tales of Faith Genre: historical, fantasy, fairytale, Christian Publisher: Artstudios Publication date: September 13, 2016 Number of pages: 106 Other books in the series: 2-The Secret Slipper 3-Protecting the Poor (coming August 26) A review copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book In the little town of Walton, Georgia, everybody knows your name--but no one knows your secret. At least that's what Lane Kent is counting on when she returns to her hometown with her five-year-old son. Dangerously depressed after the death of her husband, Lane is looking for hope. What she finds instead is a dead body. Lane must work with Walton's newest deputy, Charlie Lynch, to uncover the truth behind the murder. But when that truth hits too close to home, she'll have to decide if saving the life of another is worth the cost of revealing her darkest secret. Debut novelist Natalie Walters pulls you to the edge of your seat on the first page and keeps you there until the last in this riveting story that will have you believing no one is defined by their past. About the Author My world revolves around GIJOE and our three adult (or almost adult) children who keep my life anything but predictable. Our boots hit the ground wherever the Army sends us but home is when we’re all together no matter the zipcode. My passion is writing stories where adventure meets love and share my belief that life rooted in purpose is a story worth telling. ReviewNatalie Walters will keep readers on the edge of their seats with her romantic suspense novel Living Lies. Not only is this an excellent suspense story, but Walters also brings to light the struggles of those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and thoughts of suicide. This story has so many mix of emotions that readers will explore throughout the telling of it. An intense and powerful story, this well-written book is filled with the perfect combination and build-up of romance and suspense. This is an outstanding well-paced story that readers will not be able to set down. Series: Harboroed Secrets Genre: romantic suspense, contemporary, mystery Publisher: Revell Publication date: May 21, 2019 Number of pages: 338 A review copy of this book was provided by Revell. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book After four years with her boyfriend, Cadie McCaffrey is thinking of ending things. Convinced Will doesn't love her in the "forever" way she loves him, Cadie believes it's time for her to let him go before life passes her by. When a misunderstanding leads to a mistake, leaving her hurt, disappointed, and full of regret, she finally sends him packing. But for Will, the end of their relationship is only the beginning of his quest to figure out how to be the man Cadie wanted him to be. With the dubious guidance of his former pro-athlete work friends and tactics drawn from Cadie's favorite romantic comedies, Will attempts to win her back. It's a foolproof plan. What could possibly go wrong? Bethany Turner is back with more of the heart and humor readers love. Anyone who enjoys a good romance or binges romantic comedies on Netflix will devour this delightful story. About the Author Bethany Turner is the award-winning author of The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck, which was a finalist for The Christy Award. When she's not writing (and even when she is), she serves as the director of administration for Rock Springs Church in Southwest Colorado. She lives with her husband and their two sons in Colorado, where she writes for a new generation of readers who crave fiction that tackles the thorny issues of life with humor and insight. ReviewBethany Turner has written a delight and funny story in her latest romcom Wooing Cadie McCaffrey. From page one, readers will be drawn to the interesting back story of the two main characters Cadie and Will. This excellent story is about a long term dating relationship and the struggles the dating life can be. It’s about expectations and the lack of them. It’s about making mistakes in the name of love and learning to overcome and forgive to be with the one that you truly love. It’s about going through life and sticking together through the good times and the rough times. Readers will be giggling their way through this wonderful story!
Genre: contemporary, romance, romantic comedy Publisher: Revell Publication date: May 21, 2019 Number of pages: 354 A review copy of this book was provided by Revell. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the BookSeries: The London League Genre: Adult, Historical, Regency, Romance Publisher: Phase Publishing Publication date: July 1, 2019 The most dangerous journeys… Jeremy Pratt is a spy for the Crown, and one of the best. He has been in more dangerous situations than he can admit, and has always come out unscathed. But escorting his colleague’s cousin home to her family, even in disguise, just might be beyond his skills, and the temptation beyond his ability to withstand. …May be ones of the heart… Helen Dalton is convinced there is more to this man escorting her than meets the eye, and something familiar about him, as well. There is only one man in the world who looks at her so intensely, banters with her so easily, and makes her blush so furiously. And when he manages a daring and heroic rescue, she wonders if she ever knew him at all. About the Author Rebecca Connolly writes romances, both period and contemporary, because she absolutely loves a good love story. She has been creating stories since childhood, and there are home videos to prove it! She started writing them down in elementary school and has never looked back. She currently lives in the Midwest, spends every spare moment away from her day job absorbed in her writing, and is a hot cocoa addict. And now for the cover reveal... |
