The London Forgery (A Fabiola Bennett Mystery #1) by Heidi Eljarbo -- Blog Tour Review + Giveaway
9/27/2023
 Welcome to the Blog Tour for The London Forgery by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: The London Forgery Series: A Fabiola Bennett Mystery #1 Author: Heidi Eljarbo Publisher: Independently Published Release Date: August 29, 2023 Genre: Historical Cozy Mystery, Dual Timeline 1973. Art historian Fabiola Bennett sees herself as a prudently observant deer who becomes a daring and even mischievous lioness if the situation calls for it. And that’s exactly what’s required when greedy criminals steal, forge, and tamper with treasured artwork. When the crooks add murder to their list of crimes, the chaos is complete. A mysterious note is delivered anonymously at the door of the National Gallery in London, and the director immediately calls Fabiola’s office in Oslo and pleads with her to come without delay. The message is confusing, but it seems one of her favorite eighteenth-century portraits is in trouble. Fabiola hops on the first plane and meets up with her vibrant side-kick Pippa Yates and the ever-loyal Detective Inspector Cary Green from New Scotland Yard. But she is not naïve enough to think untangling the purpose and meaning of the mysterious note will be as simple as a walk in Hyde Park. These things never are. 1750. Newly married Robert and Frances Andrews, members of the landed gentry of Suffolk, England, hire young and talented Thomas Gainsborough to paint their wedding portrait. Their desire is a lovely conversation piece showing their wealth and class, an artwork to remember them by for generations to come. Little do they know the gifted artist portrays their personalities exactly how he perceives them, and the artistic symbolism is not as flattering as they’d hoped for. Even the looming clouds in the distance promise a troublesome future. This is the first book in a new dual timeline series by Heidi Eljarbo—an intriguing spin-off from the much-loved Soli Hansen Mysteries. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Rhys Bowen, Kathleen McGurl, Kate Morton, and Katherine Neville will love this cozy historical art mystery, which takes the readers back to the nostalgia of the groovy seventies and the classical Georgian era of the eighteenth century. About the Author Heidi Eljarbo is the bestselling author of historical fiction and mysteries filled with courageous and good characters that are easy to love and others you don't want to go near. Heidi grew up in a home filled with books and artwork and she never truly imagined she would do anything other than write and paint. She studied art, languages, and history, all of which have come in handy when working as an author, magazine journalist, and painter. After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She and her husband have a total of nine children, fifteen grandchildren—so far—in addition to a bouncy Wheaten Terrier. Their favorite retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summertime and ski the vast, white terrain during winter. Heidi’s favorites are family, God's beautiful nature, and the word whimsical. Connect with Heidi by visiting heidieljarbo.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates. ReviewThe London Forgery is a fast paced, edge of your seat, female detective adventure that readers will adore. A fabulous and brilliantly written historical cozy mystery, readers will love this thrilling tale with gripping twists and turns, as well as a but of dual timeline jumping between 1973 and 1849. With fascinating art history details and descriptive writing, this story comes to life with plenty of danger and schemes. Readers who also enjoy Sherlock Holms, Enola Holms, or White Collar will thoroughly enjoy this fantastic novel. Series: A Fabiola Bennett Mystery Genre: historical, cozy mystery, duel timeline Publisher: Indie Publication date: August 29, 2023 Number of pages: 227 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway(2) winners will win a print copy of "The London Forgery", an eBook "Of Darkness and Light" and a $10 Amazon gift card!  Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 26, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 3, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No shipping restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies. Enter Giveaway Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops! 
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About the Book A frontier scout, a healing widow, and a desperate fight for peace. At the farthest Georgia outpost this side of hostile Creek Territory in 1813, Jared Lockridge serves his country as a scout to redeem his father’s botched heritage. If he can help secure peace against Indians allied to the British, he can bring his betrothed to the home he’s building and open his cabinetry shop. Then he comes across a burning cabin and a traumatized woman just widowed by a fatal shot. Freed from a cruel marriage, Esther Andrews agrees to winter at the Lockridge homestead to help Jared’s pregnant sister-in-law. Lame in one foot, Esther has always known she is secondhand goods, but the gentle carpenter-turned-scout draws her heart with as much skill as he creates furniture from wood. His family’s love offers hope even as violence erupts along the frontier—and Jared’s investigation into local incidents brings danger to their doorstep. Yet how could Esther ever hope a loyal man like Jared would choose her over a fine lady? About the Author North Georgia native Denise Weimer has authored a dozen traditionally published novels and a number of novellas—historical and contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and time slip. Former managing editor for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas’ two historical imprints, she serves as Acquisitions & Editing Liaison for Wild Heart Books and as a freelance editor, helping other authors reach their publishing dreams. A wife and mother of two daughters, Denise always pauses for coffee, chocolate, and old houses. ReviewA story of tragedy, hardship, and healing, author Denise Weimer has written a captivating tale along the American frontier. Weimer’s characters come to life from the turn of the first page as readers come to know their stories and easily relate to them. Readers will enjoy the backdrop of Georgia and the Creek Territory. This sweet story is action packed with plenty of danger, as well as spiritual and physical healing, and of course charming romance, that will keep readers wanting to read more. There aren’t a lot of books that discuss the war of 1812, but this is one of them. Readers will not want to miss this excellent book!
Other books in the series: 2-A Courageous Betrothal (coming November 2023) 3-A Cherished Betrothal (coming January 2023) Series: Scouts of the Georgia Frontier Genre: historical, romance Publisher: Wild Heart Books Publication date: September 5, 2023 Number of pages: 290 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book When an engagement of convenience becomes anything but convenient . . . Forced into a betrothal with a widower twice her age, Charleston socialite, Sophia Fairfield is desperate for an escape. But, while her fiancé is away on business, he assigns his handsome stepson, Carver, the task of looking after his bride-to-be. Much to her dismay, Sophia finds herself falling in love with the wrong gentleman—a man society would never allow her to marry, given Sophia was supposed to be his new stepmother. The only way to save Carver from scandal and financial ruin is to run away, leaving him and all else behind to become a Harvey Girl waitress at the Castañeda Hotel in New Mexico. Carver Ashton has had his life planned out for him since birth, but when he encounters Sophia Fairfield, he glimpses a new life—apart from his overbearing stepfather's business. But, when the woman he loves disappears before he can express his devotion, Carver abandons all to find her. However, his stepfather has other intentions for Sophia and will stop at nothing until she is his bride . . . even if it is against her will. About the Author Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in the New Orleans area with her husband, Dakota, sons, and daughter. Connect with her online at GraceHitchcock.com. ReviewReaders will adore this Harvey Girl’s rendition of The Ugly Duckling from author Grace Hitchcock. It’s about a young woman, Sophia, coming to know herself better by being determined, strong, and brave. An arranged marriage with a much older man, running away, falling in love with her supposed “step-son”, getting kidnapped, this story is filled with plenty of action with various situations and scenes. It’s also fun to get to know and see how The Harvey Girl’s operation was run. This is a fabulous historical romance that readers will thoroughly enjoy. Also, readers who enjoy the musical The Harvey Girls with Judy Garland, they will also love this story!
Series: Aprons & Veils Genre: historical, romance, Harvey Girls Publisher: Valmont House Publishers Publication date: August 29, 2023 Number of pages: 286 Content warning:romance - just kissing; mild moments of danger/peril/shooting Other books in the series: 2-The Pursuit of Miss Parish Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Left with an estate on the brink of bankruptcy after their father's death, Lady Marigold Fairfax and her brother open a private investigation firm marketed to the elite . . . to spy on the elite. Dubbed The Imposters, Ltd., their anonymous group soon becomes the go-to for the crème of society when they want answers delivered surreptitiously. But the many secrets Marigold learns about her peers pale in comparison to her shock when she and her brother are hired to investigate her best friend's father as a potential traitor. Sir Merritt Livingstone has spent a decade serving the monarch in the most elite guard, but when pneumonia lands him behind a desk in the War Office Intelligence Division just as they're creating a new secret intelligence branch, he's intent on showing his worth. He suspects a man of leaking information to Germany as tensions mount between the two countries, but needs someone to help him prove it, so he turns to The Imposters, Ltd. No one knows who they are, but their results are beyond compare. Lady Marigold is determined to discover the truth for her friend's sake, and she's more determined still to keep her heart from getting involved with this enigmatic new client . . . who can't possibly be as noble as he seems. About the Author Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com ReviewA new series from a phenomenal historical writing author, Roseanna M. White. After a bit of a slow beginning, the story does eventually take off and readers will be drawn into this pre-WWI, Edwardian, historical romance. White’s story has captivating characters entwined with plenty of mystery and suspenseful twists and turns that will keep readers at bay and wanting to keep reading. Although the romance takes a while to get to, it is worth the wait in the end to watch friendship and then romance blossom throughout the book. This story has some lively and entertaining characters as well. Another well-written and enjoy able story that readers will definitely want to pick up. Series: The Imposters Genre: historical, romance, mystery, suspense, pre-WWI, Edwardian Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: August 22, 2023 Number of pages: 363 Content warning: a little bit of mysterious and suspenseful content; just kissing Other books in the series: 2- A Knoble Scheme (coming March 2024) Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Following the death of her mother, Corinna Ormesby has lived a quiet life in the countryside with her cantankerous Cousin Agnes. Her father's identity has been a tantalizing mystery, but now at nineteen Corinna knows that finding him may be her only way to avoid marriage to the odious Mr. Beech. Deciding to head to London, Corinna dons a male disguise. Travelling alone as a young woman risks scandal and danger, but when, masquerading as a youth, she is befriended by three dashing blades, handsome and capable Alick Wolfe, dandy Ferdinand Shilton and the incorrigible Lord Purfoy, Corinna now has access to the male-only world of Regency England. And when she meets Alick's turbulent brother Darius, a betrayal of trust leads to deadly combat which only one of the brothers may survive. From gambling in gentleman’s clubs to meeting the courtesans of Covent Garden, Corinna’s country naivety soon falls away. But when she finds her father at last, learns the truth about her parentage and discovers her fortunes transformed, she must quickly decide how to reveal her true identity, while hoping that one young man in particular can see her for the beauty and Lady she really is. ❤️ A must read for Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, and historical romance fans. ❤️ A spunky, adventurous heroine on a quest in London to find her estranged father. ❤️ An adorable dog and an endearing horse! ❤️ Three dashing blades who will make you laugh, and swoon. ❤️ A bestselling & highly rated new release. About the Author Jane Dunn is an historian and biographer and the author of seven acclaimed biographies, including Daphne du Maurier and her Sisters, and the Sunday Times and NYT bestseller, Elizabeth & Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens. She comes to Boldwood with her first fiction outing – a trilogy of novels set in the Regency period, the first of which, The Marriage Season, is to be published in January 2023. She lives in Berkshire with her husband, the linguist Nicholas Ostler. ReviewReaders will enjoy this story of naive 19-year-old Corinna who runs away from home and pretends to be a boy so that she can go looking for her father. Although a light fun and Regency romance, some readers who pay attention to more of the historical details may become distracted by some of the inaccuracies and broken rules of the time, including lack of chaperones, and not obtaining a proper marriage license, etc. But even with the inaccuracies, readers will enjoy the writing style, drama, and twists and turns that Dunn has written into her story. An enjoyable, quick, and light read.
Genre: historical, Regency, romance Publisher: Boldwood Books Publication date: May 22, 2023 Number of pages: 350 Content warning: a few swears Other books in the series: 1-The Marriage Season (companion novel) Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Title: Unseen Series: Guardian #7 Author: Traci Hunter Abramson Publisher: Covenant Communications Release Date: August 15, 2023 Genre: Clean Romantic Suspense Laura’s work as a nurse practitioner has pushed her to her breaking point. A trip abroad to visit her grandmother in Honduras promises a few days of relief, but when her abuela falls ill, Laura finds herself walking the halls of a hospital once more. Still wearing her scrubs, she could easily be confused for a local healthcare worker―and it’s a mistake that happens almost immediately. After a recent shootout, the local gang needs a doctor, and they don’t ask for what they want―they take it. In a split second, Laura is captured in a deadly case of mistaken identity. The outlook is dire until a mysterious rescuer appears, launching the pair on a desperate flight to freedom. As a member of the ultraclassified guardian program, Manuel is responsible for protecting US assets in Central America. But when a job in Honduras goes terribly wrong, his skills are pushed to the limit as he races to get Laura out of the country alive. What begins as a connection forged in a shared ordeal quickly deepens, and Manuel and Laura must learn to trust their instincts―and their hearts―if they hope to survive. More books in the series... About the Author Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She loves to travel and recently retired after twenty-six years coaching her local high school swim team. She has written forty-five best-selling novels and is an eight-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year. Connect with Traci by visiting traciabramson.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates. ReviewThe action in this story takes precedence from the turn of the very first page. A fast paced action packed, suspense-filled novel that readers will absolutely not want to put down, Unseen is an exciting and excellent addition to the Guardian series. Abramson shows off her talent of writing with the build up of tension and suspense throughout the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire story. Readers will love the easy to relate to characters and love getting to know them and their stories and see how everything all plays out. A big theme in the story is about being in the wrong place at the wrong time and how that can impact people’s lives. Another well-written and captivating story that readers will not want to put down and will not want to miss. Series: Guardians Genre: romantic suspense, mystery, contemporary Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: August 13, 2023 Number of pages: 240 Content warning: moments of suspense include: peril, danger, and death; some kissing Other books in the series: 1-Failsafe 2-Safe House 3-Sanctuary 4-On the Run 5-In Harm’s Way 6-Not Dead Yet Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway(2) winners will win a $20 Amazon gift card, a print copy of Unseen, and a swag pack!  Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 30, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 6, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies. Enter Giveaway Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!  About the Book
A rags-to-riches Regency romance
She’s a counterfeit lady But he’s stolen her heart! After her criminal father is killed, Miss Nancy Black is forced to seek out her estranged aristocratic grandfather. He offers her a new life as a debutante, but only if she stays out of trouble! Easier said than done when she starts to fall for rebellious Lord Matthew Stringham. Can Nancy risk her heart by telling Matthew the truth about her identity before her dangerous past catches up with her? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Other Books in the Series
About the Author
Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She's the author of: The Last Word, The Invention of Sophie Carter, A Royal Christmas Quandary, The Girl with the Golden Eyes, Jane Austen Trivia, The Duchess Contract, Secret of the Sonnets, The Marquess and the Runaway Lady, and A Novel Disguise. She also writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen.
Review
Danager, blackmail, continuous witty banter (the word play games are the absolute best), and of course ridiculously swoony romance, this story has everything a reader wants. A rags-to-riches, second-chance-at-life story that readers will absolutely adore. This story has so many fun characters from the FMC and MMC Nancy and Matthew to the best side characters including a rigid aunt who really has a gooey interior and a standoffish grandfather who really just wanted to get to know his granddaughter. And of course there are the bad guys. This story is just an absolute delight to read from cover to cover. Especially with the swoony swoony romance between Nancy and Matthew. They have so many fun scenes that range from delightful witty banter to devastatingly paralyzing and senseless kissing. Readers will not want to miss another story from Samantha Hastings!
Series:The Stringham Family Genre: historical, regency, romance Publisher:Harlequin Historical Publication date: August 22, 2023 Number of pages: 288 Content warning: mild romance (passionate kissing, innuendo), talk of prostitution, mild moments of danger/peril, off screen death Other books in the series: 1-The Duchess Countess 2-The Marquess and the Runaway Lady 4-Christmas in a Castle (coming November 2023) Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Tour Schedule
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About the Book Hollywood hair stylist Nevaeh Richards loves making those in the spotlight shine but prefers the anonymity of staying behind her stylist chair, where no one notices her. But when a photo of Nevaeh and Hollywood heartthrob Lamont Booker goes viral for all the wrong reasons, her quiet life becomes the number-one trending topic. Lamont Booker's bold faith has gained him a platform, and the authenticity of his faith is well known . . . until the tabloids cause the world to question everything he claims to be. With his reputation on the line, he finds himself hearing out his agent's push for a fake relationship--something he never thought he'd consider in a million years. With their careers at risk, Nevaeh and Lamont have to convince the world that their scripted romance is more than just an act. But when fake seems to turn into something real, can Nevaeh trust her heart in a world where nothing is ever as it seems? Toni Shiloh dazzles in this irresistible red-carpet romance with spotlight-stealing laughter, faith, and a happily ever after. About the Author Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and Christian fiction writer. Once she understood the powerful saving grace of the love of Christ, she was moved to honor her Savior. She writes soulfully romantic novels to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness. Before pursuing her dream as a writer, Toni served in the United States Air Force. It was there she met her husband. After countless moves, they ended up in Virginia, where they are raising their two boys. When she’s not typing in imagination land, Toni enjoys reading, playing video games, watching K-dramas, and spending time with her family. Toni is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and of the Virginia Chapter. GOODREADS | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | INSTAGRAM BOOKBUB | MYBOOKCAVE | AMAZON | WEBSITE | NEWSLETTER ReviewAuthor Toni Shiloh has written the absolute cutest story in her novel The Love Script. It is about a fake dating relationship of convenience between a hair stylist and a movie star and it is just the sweetest and funniest read. Readers will absolutely adore these star-crossed lovers as they work out their relationship in the lime-lite. The characters are witty and swoony and not only have to decide about their relationship, but about if they will stay true to their faith. Readers will want to pick up this faith-filled and witty modern day fairytale, too-good-to-be-true relationship story that will make them both laugh and swoon!
Series: Love in the Spotlight Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian, romcom, diverse fiction Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: August 1, 2023 Number of pages: 384 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process. Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in every way, so when, fresh out of college, she is awarded a paid internship to help save a century-old theater on the island of Skymar, she jumps at the chance. After all, a crumbling theater needs the special touch of someone who reveres all things vintage and adores the stage. Unfortunately, not everything is as it seems at Darling House Theatre. Finances are in shambles, the local theater group is disenchanted, and the two brothers, Matt and Alec Gray, can’t seem to see eye-to-eye about how to run their theatrical business. So, of course, it’s the perfect place for Penelope to shine her own personal brand of sunshine. With a little help from GK, the person emailing her encouragement along the way, she puts all her heart into helping the Grays save Darling House. But between Matt’s ever-present skepticism, Alec’s tendency to treat Penelope a little too much like the “princess” she thinks she wants to be (until someone actually started treating her that way), a grandfather who is stuck in his grief, and a mysterious person stealing Penelope’s marketing ideas, she’s not sure her optimism is enough to make a happily-ever-after of her own story, let alone The Darling House’s. Between an adorable little girl, a matchmaker, a sea monster or two, and a copious amount of musical references, can Penelope draw enough confidence from her faith, her family, and her adoration of all things Julie Andrews, to find the thief and save the theater . . . without getting her heart broken in the process? Charming contemporary romance Perfect for fans of Dear Mr. Knightley and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Includes discussion questions for book clubs About the Author Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the mom of 5 great kids, speech-pathologist to about fifty more, lover of chocolate, jazz, and Jesus. Her debut historical novel, The Thorn Bearer, released in May 2015 and has garnered awards such as Reader’s Favorites Award, finalist in the Grace Awards, shortlisted for the Inspy Awards, and most recently a finalist in the ACFW Carol Awards. Her second historical novel, The Thorn Keeper, released in Feb 2016 and her first contemporary romance, A Twist of Faith, released in April 2016 with a 4 star review from Romantic Times. The third book in the Penned in Time series, The Thorn Healer, released in December 2017 with a 4 1/2 star review from Rt and Top Pick rating. Pepper has released two novellas in 2018. A Britallachian Contemporary Romance, Jane by the Book and a WWII espionage romance, Facade. Her 2018 novel, When You Look at Me is the sequel to Just the Way You Are. In 2019 Pepper’s Appalachian historical romance, My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge, released, as well as the third book in her Mitchell’s Crossroads series, A Match for Emma., and in 2020 her first historical romantic suspense, The Red Ribbon, arrived in October. She has a few books coming in 2021, so stay tuned for more 🙂 You can get to know Pepper on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. ReviewReaders will enjoy this light, quick, fun read that is told mostly from the point of view of letters and text messages throughout the story. This heart-felt story is full of vulnerable life situations that make the characters easy to relate to. A huge theme in the story is to try and make the best of life, finding joy in the journey as best as you can, giving the main female character a Pollyanna kind of vibe. A fun and cute romantic story that readers of theater and classic movies will adore. Although this book can be read as a stand alone, readers will have a better understanding of what is taking place, this series is one that will be better read in order as conversations from the first book are referred to in this one. This is a cute rumpy-sunshine, single dad, workplace, forced proximity romance full of witty banter that readers will not want to miss.
Series: Skymar Genre: contemporary, romance, chicklit, romcom Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication date: August 1, 2023 Number of pages: 416 Other books in the series: 1-Authentically, Izzy 3-Loyally, Luke (coming May 2024) Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book It's a truth often acknowledged that when a journalist and Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly! When Maddy Shaw is told her Dear Jane column has been cancelled she has no choice but to look outside of London’s rental market. That is until she’s left an idyllic country home by the black sheep of the family, long-not-so-lost Cousin Nigel. But of course, there’s a stipulation… and not only is Maddy made chair of the committee for the annual village literary festival, she also has to put up with bestselling crime author –and romance sceptic – Cameron Massey as her new neighbor. When Maddy challenges Cameron to write romantic fiction, which he claims is so easy to do, sparks fly both on and off the page… About the Author Linda Corbett lives in Surrey with her husband Andrew and three permanently hungry guinea pigs. As well as being an author, Linda is treasurer and fundraiser for Shine Surrey – a volunteer-led charity that supports individuals and families living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. For many years she also wrote a regular column for Link, a disability magazine, illustrating the humorous aspects of life with a complex disability and she is a passionate advocate of disability representation in fiction. Love You From A-Z is her first published novel. ReviewIn her novel What Would Jane Austen Do? author Linda Corbett has written a witty Jane Austen-inspired enemies to lovers romantic comedy that readers will thoroughly enjoy. Although starting out a little slow, readers should stick it out because when Jane Austen fan girl and journalist Maddy Shaw and grumpy next door neighbor crime writer Cameron Massey meet, sparks fly! Readers may expect Jane Austen to have a bit more of a tie in with the story, but it’s more of an inspiration than a story focus. A sparkling enemies to lovers story that readers will find entertaining and humorous. Genre: contemporary, romance, romcom Tropes: enemies to lovers; black sheep; small town; forced proximity; family mystery; Jane Austen inspired (Pride & Prejudice) Publisher: One More Chapter Publication date: June 16, 2023 Number of pages:385 Content warning: a few random swears; closed-door, fade to black bedroom scene Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  |