Gather with fellow readers and authors at JustRead Rendezvous to celebrate Christian fiction and sweet reads. Who else wants to attend this reader/author event organized by JustRead Publicity Tours?! Your invited...Join fellow readers and authors at the inaugural JustRead Rendezvous in the St. Louis metro area on November 17, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. The event will celebrate Christian fiction and sweet reads with food, games, giveaways, and books and will be held at the Holiday Inn St. Louis SW on Route 66. Rendezvous will feature speaker sessions, author panels, small group discussions, and author signings. This event aims to sweeten reading and storytelling experiences with fellowship and encouragement. Keynote speakers are Jocelyn Green and Pepper Basham, 2022 finalists of The Christy Award. Additional participating authors will be announced at a later date. JustRead will also host a Meet and Greet event and Watch Party for The Christy Award Winners Gala webcast at the same location on November 16 from 5:30 p.m. until the webcast conclusion. The Christy Award honors and promotes excellence in Christian fiction and is a program of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Registration InformationThe JustRead Rendezvous is open to registered attendees only. Author registration will open on July 14 for $88 and Reader registration will open on July 21 for $110 online only (Eventbrite will apply an additional payment processing fee and any applicable taxes). The meet-and-greet watch party is an optional add-on for $30. Connect with other attendees and hopefuls in the Rendezvous Roomies & Logistics ’23 private Facebook group to explore possible experience and cost-sharing opportunities. Subscribe to email updates on the JustRead Rendezvous website. About JustReadJustRead Publicity Tours, LLC provides readers with a steady stream of promotional and reading selections from Christian, wholesome, and clean reads genres plus exclusive participant giveaway opportunities! By equipping readers with tools and support to create positive, impactful bookish content, JustRead advocates spreading the word (aka buzzing) about books that inspire and are written from a Christian perspective. Connect with JustRead by following on social media @justreadtours, visiting justreadtours.com, or subscribing to host or blog post email newsletter updates. GiveawayOnly a few days remain! (1) winner will receive a print copy of Drawn by the Current by Jocelyn Green and Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham! The giveaway begins at midnight July 7, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 14, 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. JustRead Rendezvous Announcement Giveaway Visit JustRead Rendezvous for more information!
About the BookStrange things happen when you walk into strange woods. Which is what Mark Gilmore, a World War One medic on the Western Front, discovers when his unit enters Passerelle Wood in the summer of 1916. He enlisted to escape his past, but in Passerelle, that will be harder than he knows. Tasked with finding a company that vanished without a trace, Mark’s unit plunges into a forest known for countless disappearances. But Passerelle Wood hides danger, secrets, and a time-warping fate for anyone who steps foot inside. When Mark rescues a young child—one that seems to have appeared from thin air—he crosses paths with forces he couldn’t have imagined. Now, he’s on the run from the men hunting the child, the time-twisting consequences of Passerelle, and the secrets of his past that he came to France to forget. About the AuthorMelanie Bateman is a freelance illustrator whose passion for nature and pretty pictures will sometimes translate into written stories. When she isn’t daydreaming, she enjoys being a mom. ReviewAuthor Melanie Bateman has written both a tragic and beautiful WWI historical magical realism story that will intrigue and captivate readers. This story is full of interesting and realistic historical details, while at the same time adding in an enthralling twist with elements of magic. This is a bewitching story with many cliffhangers and twists and turns that will have readers devouring it from cover to cover. Another riveting read from an author who pays attention to historical detail and brings her beloved characters to life from the pages.
Series: The Traveler Trilogy Genre: historical, fantasy Publisher: Indie Publication date: March 29, 2023 Number of pages: 342: 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 BookBeauty has been nothing but a curse to Penelope Snow. When she becomes a personal maid for a famous actress whose troupe is leaving Chicago to tour the West, she hides her figure beneath shapeless dresses and keeps her head down. But she still manages to attract the wrong attention, leaving her prospects in tatters--and her jealous mistress plotting her demise. After his brother lost his life over a woman, Texas ranger Titus Kingsley has learned to expect the worst from women and is rarely disappointed. So when a young woman found in suspicious circumstances takes up residence with the seven old drovers living at his grandfather's ranch, Titus is determined to keep a close eye on her. With a promotion hanging in the balance, Titus is assigned to investigate a robbery case tied to Penelope's acting troupe. The evidence points to her guilt, but Titus's heart divines a different truth--one that might just get Penelope killed. An enchanting Western take on the classic Snow White fairy tale, Fairest of Heart will sweep you away from once upon a time to happily ever after. About the AuthorFor those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Romance Author in 2019 by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and family board game player who makes her home in Abilene, TX with her heroic husband who vanquishes laundry dragons and dirty dish villains whenever she's on deadline. Karen also loves to reward her readers. Every month she gives away two inspirational historical novels to someone from her newsletter list and offers substantial bonus content on her website. To learn more about Karen and her books, or to join her subscriber list, please visit www.karenwitemeyer.com. ReviewAuthor Karen Witemeyer has started a new series, Texas Ever After, creating a sweet historical retelling romance series that readers will thrill and sigh over. An adorable wild west Snow White retelling, this is one that readers will consume from convert to cover as quickly as they are able. Once again Witemeyer brings to life the wild west with her fabulous and sweet characters and their heartwarming and inspiring lives and stories. Filled with adventure, villains, and of course romance, this is a story that readers will not want to miss out on.
Series: Texas Ever After Genre: historical, romance, western, fairytale retelling Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: June 6, 2023 Number of pages: 351 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 BookSamantha 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. About the AuthorSamantha 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. ExerptThomas stepped back from her intensity. “There is—was—someone whom I admired greatly, but after my father died, leaving me his debts, I had no other choice but to find an…” “Heiress,” Cordelia finished for him. “There’s always a choice, Thomas. Even if it is a painful one.” “Yes, there is always a choice,” he admitted, feeling sheepish and half relieved that his body was cooling down. “My choice would have affected more than simply me: my family, my servants, and my tenants all depend on me—I could not fail them... Have you ever been in love, Cordelia?” “Yes, to a young man I’ve known all of my life.” An impossible jealousy filled his heart. He hated this unknown man who held his wife’s heart. “Does he not return your affections?” She shrugged her bare shoulders. “He said he did, but then he left and my mother forced me to marry you.” The burden of guilt he carried seemed to double with these words, taking away the sting of his jealousy. He wanted to apologize but then realized she too had said yes at the chapel. “Like you said, there’s always a choice, and our choices have been made. Can’t we make the best of it?” “Honestly, Thomas,” she whispered. “I don’t know if I can, but I’ll do my best.” “I promise that I will do everything in my power to be a good husband to you. To be faithful to you. To be a good partner,” he said. “And you’ll be a countess.” “You can call me The Cash Countess,” Cordelia said with a wry smile. Her smile filled him with a spark of hope. Maybe they could be friends and their friendship would grow into something more. He returned her smile. “I’d prefer that you didn’t call me The Indebted Earl.” “The Ignominious Earl?” she suggested. He laughed softly. “Please no.” “I’ll try, Thomas,” she said in a voice barely above a whisper. “I can only promise you that I’ll try to be your friend.” “Thank you. Do you want to go down to our wedding reception?” “Dressed like this?” Blast. He was staring at her again. “Most people have already seen your gold- embroidered undergarments.” She gasped. He blushed and managed to turn his eyes away from her. “I-I-I thought you knew. All the New York papers published pictures of your trousseau, including your undergarments and diamond-studded garters.” “My mother,” she said, shaking her head. “She must have leaked them to the papers. She revels in attention.” “I’ll send a maid in, and I can wait in the hall for you to change,” he said, still averting his gaze from temptation. “Then we could go down to the party together?” “Together.” Thomas left her room and walked down the hall. He saw the same maid who had directed him to Cordelia’s room. He asked if she would go help his wife dress. The girl blushed and nodded. He sat on a chair. Leaning back, he tried to think of very cold things. Like ice. The artic. His wife. Thomas couldn’t help but wonder if he’d made the wrong choice after all. Ashdown Abbey was saved and he could restore the estate to its former glory, but the cost was higher than he’d reckoned with. He was now tied irrevocably to a person that he did not love and who was in love with another man. At least he was attracted to her—no, he wouldn’t think about that now. Ice. And fire. What a mismatched pair they were: the heiress and the fortune hunter. The old world and the new. ReviewAuthor Samantha Hastings has written an absolutely endearing mash up of an American heiress meets fairytale; or in other words, Downton Abbey meets Rapunzel. From the stunning purple cover to the turn of the first few pages, readers will enjoy this sweet and charming romance with bits of mystery woven in to keep readers on edge. This story has engaging characters and a magical storyline that will keep readers enthralled throughout. A fun, light hearted, and easy read that is perfect for the romance and fairytale lover!
Genre: historical, fairytale retelling, romance Publisher: Scribbling Pens Publication date: July 1, 2023 Number of pages: 289 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 BookA Wyoming Summer is the fourth book in the Timeless Western Collection, a bestselling anthology series from Mirror Press. The book features three novellas from acclaimed historical romance authors whose stories ask if true love can survive the changing seasons? “Ellen Found,” by Carla Kelly Set in location of Old Faithful Inn, 1903-4. Working in a discouraging café, Ellen escapes an awful situation in rough and tumble Butte, Montana, and goes to work as second in command to a wary cook in the shell that will become Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone Park. She meets Charles Penrose, head carpenter on the massive project of Old Faithful Inn, which is being finished in a harsh Wyoming winter. Will it really open June 1, 1904? Can Ellen start to trust the other workers? What will she learn about the other employees? And Charles. He's a widower with a young daughter there, too. Like Ellen, he wants more. “The Widow of Daybreak,” by Christine Sterling Doris Whistler is learning how to survive in a town taken over by outlaws. When the leader of an infamous gang murders her husband, her choices are to tuck tail and run, or stand her ground and make Daybreak as promising as its name. It proves to be a difficult task with the good citizens in fear of the corrupt mayor and godlessness that abounds. What she doesn't expect is the support of a traveling lawman who believes in her and the tiny town she loves so much. “May I Kiss the Bride,” by Heather B. Moore Viola Delany is not happy about being sent to the middle-of-nowhere, small town Wyoming. Yes, it will be good to let the gossips find something else to talk about other than her failed engagement. And yes, it will be nice to spend the summer with her Aunt Beth. But as Viola sits on the train heading for Wyoming, wondering how she'll ever occupy her time in such a small town, none other than a real-life cowboy sits across the way. She can't help but take peeks at him, noting that the condition of his unpolished black boots and scuffed rawhide jacket seem to be authentic . . . All right, so he might be tall, dark-haired, and handsome if a woman doesn't mind green eyes and a dangerous-looking scar, but this man certainly has nothing to do with her. Besides she'll never see him again. What are the chances he's traveling to the same middle-of-nowhere small town? ABOUT THE SERIES Since 2015, Mirror Press has been presenting the Timeless Romance Collection, a curated anthology of novellas and short stories featuring bestselling authors from the contemporary and historical romance genres. The collection has hit the USA TODAY bestselling list and charted at #1 at Amazon.com. Learn more about the series and other anthologies published by Mirror Press at their website. About the AuthorsCarla Kelly started writing Regencies because of her interest in the Napoleonic Wars. She like writing about warfare at sea and ordinary people of the British Isles, rather than lords and ladies. In her spare time, she likes to read British crime fiction and history, particularly the U.S. Indian Wars. She is a former park ranger, and double Rita Award and Spur Award winner. She currently lives in Utah, has five interesting children and four grands. Carla’s favorite authors include Robert Crais and Richard Woodman. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | GOODREADS Christine Sterling is a USA Today best-selling author who writes small-town inspirational romances with a touch of humor. Most of her stories take place in the plains of Nebraska or Colorado, but she will write wherever there are cowboys needing to find love. Her favorite stories involve tight-knit families, and you will often find that her characters cross over in many of her stories. She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband, four dogs, and one spoiled cat, aka The Floof. She can often be found in her garden with a notebook and a cup of tea. BOOKBUB | BOOKFUNNEL | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | GOODREADS Heather B. Moore is a USA Today best-selling and award-winning author of more than seventy publications, including The Paper Daughters of Chinatown. She has lived on both the East and West Coasts of the United States, as well as Hawaii, and attended school abroad at the Cairo American Collage in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. She loves to learn about history and is passionate about historical research. WEBSITE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | GOODREADS ReviewThree western romances that will charm readers from cover to cover. These sweet stories are about living in the west and the hardships that come with that. But with the hardships also comes hope and happiness. Readers will enjoy getting to know the characters in the stories. Filled with adventure and romance, these three authors have created some fun and engaging short stories that readers will appreciate.
Series: Timeless Western Collection Genre: historical, western Publisher: Mirror Press Publication date: Jun3 20, 2023 Number of pages: 332 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. Welcome to the Blog Tour for Dedicated to the One I Love by Beth K. Vogt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the BookPublisher: White Glove Release Date: June 20, 2023 Genre: Contemporary Romance She doesn’t believe in love anymore. He doesn’t either. They’re perfect for each other. Beloved romance novelist Kylie Franklin walked away from her pen-name career as bestselling and award-winning Veronica Hollins the day her husband died. Her loyal readers are eager for the final book in her sensational series. But Kylie’s given up on love, both fictional and in real life. Behind her back, Kylie’s agent contrives a way to get her writing again. Joe Edwards has made a name for himself with his popular military suspense novels under the pen name Tate Merrick. Yet he can’t quite break onto the bestseller list. What his books need, his publisher suggests, is some romance. Joe flat refuses. However, his publisher is determined and hires Veronica Hollins to save the day—and his career. Veronica and Tate quickly realize they’re Kylie and Joe, good friends who connected online via a popular word game and their mutual love of trivia. Surely they can wrangle their alter egos into this literary collaboration. But as the deadline looms, their differences threaten the romance developing off the page. From a Christy Award-winning author comes this charming mash-up of hidden identities, literary tug of war, and falling in love when you least expect it. About the AuthorBeth K. Vogt believes God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” She’s authored 15 novels and novellas, both contemporary romance and women’s fiction. Beth is a Christy Award winner, an ACFW Carol Award winner, and a RITA® finalist. Her newest contemporary romance novel, Dedicated to the One I Love, releases June 20, 2023. Her novel Things I Never Told You, book one in her Thatcher Sisters Series by Tyndale House Publishers, won the 2019 AWSA Golden Scroll Award for Contemporary Novel of the Year. An established magazine writer and former editor of the leadership magazine for MOPS International, Beth blogs for Learn How to Write a Novel and The Write Conversation and also enjoys speaking to writers group and mentoring other writers. She lives in Colorado with her husband Rob, who has adjusted to discussing the lives of imaginary people. Connect with Beth by visiting bethvogt.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates. ReviewDedicated to the One I Love is an entertaining and loveable RomCom that readers will thoroughly enjoy. A fantastic friends, to enemies, to more sweet love story, that readers will be charmed from the start of each page. This story is about the grief of losing a spouse, as well as the grief from the threat of possibly losing/ending a career. The meet cute in this story hilarious (or should I say the second meet cute?). It's about two authors who are unexpectedly thrown together to write and discover they already know each other because they are online friends, but didn't realize it because they write under pen names. A sweet, heartwarming, and funny story that readers do not want to miss. Genre: Christian Romance, romcom Publisher: White Glove Publication date: June 20, 2023 Number of pages: 242: Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway(1) winner will receive a $50 Etsy Gift Card, a print copy of Dedicated to the One I Love, a box of typewriter themed gift note cards, Novel Teas Book Lover Teas, and a 24 oz insulated Tervis Floral Tumbler! Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 19, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 26, 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 BookWhen Miss Tiffany Woodall assumes the identity of her half-brother after his death, she realizes she isn’t the only one with a secret to hide in this historical series debut, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Sherry Thomas. 1784 London. Miss Tiffany Woodall didn’t murder her half-brother, but she did bury him in the back garden so that she could keep her cottage. Now, the confirmed spinster has to pretend to be Uriah and fulfill his duties as the Duke of Beaufort’s librarian while searching Astwell Palace for Uriah’s missing diamond pin, the only thing of value they own. Her ruse is almost up when she is discovered by Mr. Samir Lathrop, the local bookseller, who tries to save her from drowning while she's actually just washing up in a lake after burying her brother. Her plan is going by the book, until the rector proposes marriage and she starts to develop feelings for Mr. Lathrop. But when her childhood friend, Tess, comes to visit, Tiffany quickly realizes her secret isn’t the only one hidden within these walls. The body of a servant is found, along with a collection of stolen items, and someone else grows mysteriously ill. Can Tiffany solve these mysteries without her own disguise being discovered? If not, she’ll lose her cottage and possibly her life. About the AuthorSamantha 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. ReviewA murder wreaks havoc upon the life of independent spinster Tiffany Woodall. This charming and funny story is about how Tiffany tries to figure out the cause -- who and what -- of her half brother’s death. And after someone else ends up dead, the mystery continues. The story will keep readers on their toes with the chaos of Tiffany keeping secrets, including that her brother is dead, by pretending to be both herself and her brother. This story is about a strong woman making a way in life for herself, which readers will love. There isn’t any romance, but this does not take away from the engaging characters and story. Readers will thoroughly enjoy this sweet and charming Georgian mystery.
Series: A Lady Librarian Mystery Genre: historical, mystery, sleuth, Georgian Publisher: Crooked Lane Books Publication date: May 16, 2023 Number of pages: 295 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 BookMaggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until, that is, she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and everyone she knows in them--forever. In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of an influential senator at the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a Navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of the future when she's asked to join a hospital ship being sent to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001, she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a surgeon, yet unable to use her modern skills in her other paths. While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era. The mysterious British gentleman. The prickly, demanding doctor. The charming young congressman. She's drawn to each man in different ways, only complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer. With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the rest to lose? About the AuthorGabrielle Meyer grew up above a carriage house on a historic estate near the banks of the Mississippi River, imagining real and make-believe stories about the occupants who had lived there. She went on to work for the Minnesota Historical Society and loves writing fiction inspired by real people, places, and events. She currently resides in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River, not far from where she grew up, with her husband and four children. By day, she’s a busy homeschool mom, and by night she pens fiction and non-fiction filled with hope. ReviewGabrielle Meyer has written another fantastic time travel tale in her story In This Moment. This captivating historical time travel romance novel takes place in not only just two time periods, but three, 1861, 1941, and 2001. Meyer crafts unforgettable characters that are woven across time and space in this page turning adventure. It is obvious that Meyer has done her research as she pays special attention to historical details, as well as creates a bewitching and enthralling story that readers will be pulled into and not want to set down. Not even after the turn of the last page. Meyer weaves a timeless and spellbinding story about courage, hope, choices, and of course love. Readers will not want to miss this delightful novel.
Series: Timeless Genre: historical, romance, time travel, Civil War, fantasy Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: May 2, 2023 Number of pages: 416 Other books in the series: Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. The Clockwork City (Lady Georgia Brunel Mysteries #1) by Shelley Adina -- Bookstagram + Review Tour
5/25/2023
About the BookA painting holiday in steampunk Venice. A villa on the canal. A body in the water? Lady Georgia Brunel, widowed a year, has been looking forward to her holiday in the Duchy of Venice with her companion, Millicent Brunel. The clockwork city’s annual art exhibition is in full swing, and old friends and new acquaintances make for an exciting social whirl. The married Sir Francis Thorne would pursue her if he dared. Several members of the nobility, including those with connections to Lord and Lady Dunsmuir, make entertaining companions. And Georgia will never admit that Dustin Seacombe, the disheveled and irritating Texican Ranger who steps on one’s gown and will not confide his business in Venice, is the most interesting of all. And then early one morning, the body of Sir Francis washes up on the water stairs at the Brunel villa. An empty gondola floats nearby. Many assume it is an accident. The Duchy police assume a lover’s quarrel, with Georgia as their suspect. For there are powerful factions in the city who want this case solved and submerged as soon as possible. Georgia and Millie must act quickly to clear her name and discover the real murderer, before Georgia finds herself dancing with death instead. The Clockwork City is the first novel in the Lady Georgia Brunel Mysteries series set in the Magnificent Devices steampunk world. Though the books can be read as standalones, there are threads of love and family running through them all. No strong language, just a very proper kiss or two and a satisfying solution. About the AuthorShelley Adina is the author of more than 40 novels published by Harlequin, Warner, Hachette, and Moonshell Books, Inc., her own independent press. She writes steampunk adventure and mystery as Shelley Adina; as Charlotte Henry, writes classic Regency romance; and as Adina Senft, is the USA Today bestselling author of Amish women’s fiction. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University in the UK. She won RWA’s RITA Award® in 2005, and was a finalist in 2006. She appeared in the 2016 documentary film Love Between the Covers, is a popular speaker and convention panelist, and has been a guest on many podcasts, including Worldshapers and Realm of Books. When she’s not writing, Shelley is usually quilting, sewing historical costumes, or enjoying the garden with her flock of rescued chickens. Connect with her on her website: https://shelleyadina.com/. ReviewAuthor Shelley Adina has written an intriguing steampunk mystery in her book The Clockwork City. This story takes place on a painting holiday in Venice, Italy and is filled with plenty of Victorian era murder, mystery, and mayhem. This includes corrupt officials and kidnapping as well. Although the story has some Italian language mixed in, which potentially could be a barrier, Adina makes sure to use the words in such a way that readers still have an understanding and know what is going on. This story is a great beginning to a new series from Adina, that readers will enjoy. Series: Lady Georgia Brunel Mysteries Genre: steampunk, mystery Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc Publication date: May 24, 2023 Number of pages: 260 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. GiveawayEnter the giveaway HERE.
Loving the Rancher's Children (Hope Crossing #3) by Mindy Obenhaus -- Blog + Review Blitz + Giveaway
5/25/2023
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Loving the Rancher's Children by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the BookTitle: Loving the Rancher's Children Series: Hope Crossing #3 Author: Mindy Obenhaus Publisher: Love Inspired Books Release Date: May 23, 2023 Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance A short-term solution Could lead to long-term love When Alli Krenek returns to her hometown, she’s surprised to find herself agreeing to become a nanny to Jake Walker’s children. Seventeen years ago, Jake betrayed Alli’s trust, and she’s avoided him ever since. But the more time she spends with Jake, the more his two little ones melt her heart and Alli begins to see the man Jake has become. Is this their chance to finally heal old wounds? About the AuthorAward-winning author Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching the Hallmark Channel. Connect with Mindy by visiting MindyObenhaus.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates. ReviewLoving the Rancher’s Child by Mindy Obenhous is such a sweet small town romance story built on past friendship and the love of two children. Taking place in Hope Crossing, Texas, the author brings this story to life with an adorable story to life with engaging and relatable characters. Readers will adore and be cheering for Alli and Jake as their old friendship blossoms into much more. Although the third book in the Hope Crossing series, this story can be read as a stand alone. This charming Hallmark style story is one that readers will adore and will not want to put down! Series: Hope Crossing Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: Love Inspired Publication date: May 23, 2023 Number of pages: 224 Other books in the series: 1-The Cowgirl’s Redemption 2-A Christmas Bargain Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Loving the Rancher's Children and $20 Amazon gift card! Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 24, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on May 31, 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 the policies found here. Enter Giveaway Tour ScheduleFollow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
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