tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55518142294827733932024-03-14T09:39:43.207-05:00Smiling Book Reviews<i>Christian book reviews with the occasional general market clean romance thrown in!</i> =)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352812872399687628noreply@blogger.comBlogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551814229482773393.post-52213262305736699692018-07-28T12:57:00.000-05:002018-07-28T12:59:30.766-05:00Review: The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PWnS52r9tMPGxcpO_KI_Siq2UT0nzTFLzwR113pQBERA3wf39YENn2dF4V2yJwmX6E-XxDf9B-d-J1E-gklJIPzldWab0R0QoLDg01a5QWjennG_m5TQmdEinjkE4DPZzloYZ8Y-zmk/s1600/30344013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="308" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PWnS52r9tMPGxcpO_KI_Siq2UT0nzTFLzwR113pQBERA3wf39YENn2dF4V2yJwmX6E-XxDf9B-d-J1E-gklJIPzldWab0R0QoLDg01a5QWjennG_m5TQmdEinjkE4DPZzloYZ8Y-zmk/s400/30344013.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30344013">The Lady and the Lionheart</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2935695">Joanne Bischof</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2473401884">5 of 5 stars</a> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I finally got a chance to read this and it's just as good as I had heard! A deeply moving, heartfelt story that you will finish with a sigh of happiness. :) </span><br />
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<b>Book Title:</b> The Heart’s Appeal<br />
<b>Author:</b> Jennifer Delamere<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> March 6, 2018<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Inspirational Historical Romance<br />
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Strong-minded and independent, Julia Bernay has come to London to study medicine and become a doctor–a profession that has only just opened up to women. When she witnesses a serious accident, her quick action saves the life of an ambitious young barrister named Michael Stephenson. It’s only later that she learns he could be instrumental in destroying her dreams for the future.<br />
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Coming from a family that long ago lost its status, Michael Stephenson has achieved what many would have thought impossible. Hard work and an aptitude for the law have enabled him to regain the path to wealth and recognition. His latest case puts him in the middle of a debate over the future of a women’s medical school. He’s supposed to remain objective, but when the beguiling and determined Julia reappears with an unexpected entreaty, he begins to question what he’s made most important in his life. But Julia may be hiding her own motivations. As the two are tangled into spending more time together, will their own goals be too much to overcome?<br />
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Jennifer Delamere’s debut Victorian romance, <i>An Heiress at Heart</i>, was a 2013 RITA Award finalist in the inspirational category. Her follow-up novel, <i>A Lady Most Lovely</i>, received a starred review from <i>Publishers Weekly</i> and the Maggie Award for Excellence from Georgia Romance Writers. Jennifer earned a BA in English from McGill University in Montreal, where she became fluent in French and developed an abiding passion for winter sports. She’s been an editor of nonfiction and educational materials for nearly two decades, and lives in North Carolina with her husband.<br />
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<i>Power couples?</i><br />
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Perhaps that’s not a concept that initially comes to mind when one thinks of Victorian England! And yet, they did exist. I love to include real people from history in my books, and in <i>The Heart’s Appeal,</i> Julia Bernay meets two inspiring real-life couples who will make a positive impact in her life.<br />
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In 1865, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson became the first woman to qualify as a physician in Britain. She did this through a legal loophole, but soon the laws were changed to open the medical field to all women. In 1874, Dr. Anderson co-founded the London School of Medicine for Women. She remained involved in the school in various capacities for the rest of her life, even as she continued to run her own busy practice. In <i>The Heart’s Appeal,</i> she becomes a mentor for Julia, opening doors for her education and introducing Julia to people who can help her succeed in medical school.<br />
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Dr. Anderson’s husband, James Anderson (Jamie), was the joint-owner of a successful shipping line and also served on the boards of several organizations (including a children’s hospital). He was a handsome man, very much in love with his wife, and fervent in supporting her choice of a career.<br />
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“I think we had better lay it down once for all as a rule that I am under no circumstances to bring people ‘favorably under your notice’ or ‘exert any influence’ or anything of the sort. It will give people a wrong idea of you unless I take a decided line in this matter — and as I mean to be if I can a successful man of business, neither interfering with your pursuits nor being interfered with by you (but having our confidences on all feasible subjects at off times of the day and week and mutually advising and fortifying one another), I must let people know unmistakably not to come bothering me about your public affairs. Will you think about this, dearest?”<br />
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Who couldn’t love a man like that?<br />
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Jamie Anderson’s outlook on life comes into play later on in <i>The Heart’s Appeal,</i> when he provides advice and aid to Michael Stephenson, the book’s hero, at a critical time.<br />
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Julia also has an inspiring encounter with Dr. Anderson’s sister, Millicent Fawcett. Millicent was married to a Member of Parliament and actively supported her husband’s career in many ways, including acting as a scribe for him since he was blind. She is most remembered for her role in the women’s suffrage movement. In fact, a statue of her will be placed in Parliament Square in London this summer. She was not a militant suffragette, but rather campaigned for suffrage under the banner “Law-Abiding Suffragists.”<br />
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Both couples raised families, too, and their children’s successes in life show they were raised to have the same energetic and “can-do” attitudes that their parents had.<br />
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Julia initially believes she must remain single to achieve her life’s goals. But soon she finds her heart drawn to successful barrister Michael Stephenson, who admires Julia’s intelligence and ambition. She learns that love and the freedom to pursue her dreams do not have to be mutually exclusive. A meeting of minds to spark a true romance? Yes, please! I hope readers will agree this can be the most satisfying of all.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35086270">The Heart's Appeal</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5814224">Jennifer Delamere</a><br />
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2034924666">5 of 5 stars</a></i><br />
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This second book in a series about three sisters who grew up in an orphanage was every bit as good as the first book. I was looking forward to Julia's story and it did not disappoint. It is very well written with heartwarming romance, historically forward thinking men & women, bits of exciting history, and a background theme of inspiring faith.<br />
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*Thanks to Celebrate Lit for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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<b>Genre: </b>Historical romance<br />
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Love soars to new heights in this Edwardian romance filled with adventure, faith, and inspiration, but how much will it cost Bella and James to follow their dreams?<br />
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Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don’t approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to be the first to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year. When James Drake, an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson’s new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to win that race across the Channel and gain the prize Mr. Grayson’s newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella’s heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella’s faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZNb-jlEVmr23fcx0Uim62iLuuCmSFkvLxto844ECk-oylql7eOerdEx1yioFxRBlxUJVeZYto_LFvDr2NAK3Lxwbq-NP82c02Y0epawtakNhqBkGw-Pe7tRJ2a7ktiWvz_eNqJhzP3Y/s1600/Carrie+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="203" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZNb-jlEVmr23fcx0Uim62iLuuCmSFkvLxto844ECk-oylql7eOerdEx1yioFxRBlxUJVeZYto_LFvDr2NAK3Lxwbq-NP82c02Y0epawtakNhqBkGw-Pe7tRJ2a7ktiWvz_eNqJhzP3Y/s200/Carrie+.jpg" width="142" /></a>Carrie Turansky has loved reading since she first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books. Her love for writing began when she penned her first novel at age twelve. She is now the award-winning author of nineteen inspirational romance novels and novellas. Carrie and her husband, Scott, who is a pastor, author, and speaker, have been married for more than thirty years and make their home in New Jersey. They often travel together on ministry trips and to visit their five adult children and five grandchildren. Carrie leads women’s ministry at her church, and when she is not writing she enjoys spending time working in her flower gardens and cooking healthy meals for friends and family. She loves to connect with reading friends through her website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.<br />
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<span underline="">Guest Post from Carrie Turansky</span></h1>
Following your Dreams<br />
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By Carrie Turansky<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBa-QJCuZDE9EUneaBWDKGmXEqbtjE7zMfw4Rb6jo1tqV08Kc__KjJXW_bgFNRBGdPDovdAcT0tP8EAVb_NEPAMPgNs_HLxgEr9B7_3bx2oEHUjvZZpHa-LcJ4cNJRfu4wN0wlOAYVzo/s1600/Bella.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1000" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBa-QJCuZDE9EUneaBWDKGmXEqbtjE7zMfw4Rb6jo1tqV08Kc__KjJXW_bgFNRBGdPDovdAcT0tP8EAVb_NEPAMPgNs_HLxgEr9B7_3bx2oEHUjvZZpHa-LcJ4cNJRfu4wN0wlOAYVzo/s200/Bella.jpeg" width="200" /></a>In Across the Blue, Bella Grayson and James Drake both go to great lengths to pursue their dreams. Bella longs to become a journalist and write for one of her father’s newspapers, but in 1909 England, aristocratic young women did <i>not</i> work as journalists. A young woman’s path was set by the unwritten rules of society. At eighteen she was presented at court, and then she took part in the London social season and hoped for a marriage proposal from a young man from a wealthy family, with an estate and title. Marriage, having children, and taking part in social and charitable events was the prescribed course for their lives.<br />
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But Bella has a different future in mind. She wants to marry for love, and she won’t settle for anything less. She also wants to write articles about the important events of the day that will inform and inspire people. She wants to be a world changer, and that is a very unique role for a woman in England in the Edwardian Era. At that time women didn’t have the right to vote yet and very few pursued any kind of career.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9akSIK2FsFE4LzWTynxpJBSWqG9Z9GTjvSGf_VzwvC4jbXXTNY0_xmALwWbHnEp5D1VP-seq6hB0WBpID6QecejjQUWNYJHTkRcZvvvOIncHH2AjkAh28QdvP851Swqm4N2fxFSEyJvQ/s1600/JamesAirplane.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="798" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9akSIK2FsFE4LzWTynxpJBSWqG9Z9GTjvSGf_VzwvC4jbXXTNY0_xmALwWbHnEp5D1VP-seq6hB0WBpID6QecejjQUWNYJHTkRcZvvvOIncHH2AjkAh28QdvP851Swqm4N2fxFSEyJvQ/s200/JamesAirplane.jpeg" width="200" /></a>James is an aviation pioneer, and his dream is to build an airplane that will allow him to be the first to fly across the English Channel. This is no easy accomplishment, and he faces many challenges as he pursues his dream. Aviation is brand new. Wilbur Wright demonstrated his airplane in France the year before and stunned Europeans with his skill. With the help of his mentor, Professor Steed, James conducts experiments, refines his design, and makes countless test flights. It takes great courage and determination to overcome setbacks and make it through near fatal crash landings, but James has his heart and mind set on perfecting his airplane and reaching his goal.<br />
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What about you? What hopes and dreams do you have for your future? What goals would you like to accomplish? As you think about your dreams and future plans I hope you’ll gain some insight from James and Bella’s experiences in Across the Blue. When they considered the cost of pursuing their dreams they realized their plans and choices impacted others as well as themselves. James and Bella believed striving for their dreams is important, but they learned it must be balanced with commitments to family and friends, and most of all a commitment to following the Lord on the path He has for them.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzIMiK_W7Przv6HeB-KMfu1dlhRDjjajIZ4cfkCXPkF_SKhhAdX4hg4nmPwRCFuh3boxvRC036hWsgYdLErvr1db-R8zQ6t6Sawi_STNs1o2tixCHSXdGN5tLCfjO2b-0u5KcuD9ijBw/s1600/AcrossSpine.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="410" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzIMiK_W7Przv6HeB-KMfu1dlhRDjjajIZ4cfkCXPkF_SKhhAdX4hg4nmPwRCFuh3boxvRC036hWsgYdLErvr1db-R8zQ6t6Sawi_STNs1o2tixCHSXdGN5tLCfjO2b-0u5KcuD9ijBw/s200/AcrossSpine.jpeg" width="102" /></a>Following our dreams and working toward accomplishing our goals, especially those the Lord puts on our heart, is important. However, sometimes we may have to put our dreams on hold and wait for the right time and season. We don’t need to be discouraged when this happens. As we listen to the Lord and ask Him to guide and direct us He will show us the right path at the right time to follow it.<br />
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Just like James and Bella I hope you’ll pursue your dreams but also hold them with an open hand, allowing the Lord to guide and direct you each step of the way. When you do I’m confident you’ll be headed toward seeing your dreams become reality in His time and in His way. “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord; plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11<br />
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With that wonderful promise in mind, I hope you’ll enjoy reading Across the Blue and joining Bella and James as they they pursue their dreams. You’re in for high-flying adventure, romance, and inspiration, and I can’t wait to share this new story with you. Happy reading to you!<br />
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My Review</h1>
I love historicals and the theme of aviation really caught my attention in the description of this book. This is a well written story that will take you into the life of a young lady in the early 1900's as well as the fascinating early years of aviation. In a time period when young ladies were pretty restricted in their roles in society, the determination and courage Bella shows is inspiring. James also shows great character and determination in his pursuit of his life dream of building an airplane. The sweet romance that grows between James and Bella will warm your heart and the character growth and faith moments will inspire! Don't miss out on this great book!<br />
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*Thanks to CelebrateLit for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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<b>Title: </b>The Saturday Night Supper Club<b><br />
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<b>Author: </b>Carla Laureano<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Christian fiction/romance fiction<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>February 6, 2018<br />
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Denver chef Rachel Bishop has accomplished everything she’s dreamed and some things she never dared hope, like winning a James Beard Award and heading up her own fine-dining restaurant. But when a targeted smear campaign causes her to be pushed out of the business by her partners, she vows to do whatever it takes to get her life back . . . even if that means joining forces with the man who inadvertently set the disaster in motion.<br />
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Essayist Alex Kanin never imagined his pointed editorial would go viral. Ironically, his attempt to highlight the pitfalls of online criticism has the opposite effect: it revives his own flagging career by destroying that of a perfect stranger. Plagued by guilt-fueled writer’s block, Alex vows to do whatever he can to repair the damage. He just doesn’t expect his interest in the beautiful chef to turn personal.<br />
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Alex agrees to help rebuild Rachel’s tarnished image by offering his connections and his home to host an exclusive pop-up dinner party targeted to Denver’s most influential citizens: the Saturday Night Supper Club. As they work together to make the project a success, Rachel begins to realize Alex is not the unfeeling opportunist she once thought he was, and that perhaps there’s life--and love--outside the pressure-cooker of her chosen career. But can she give up her lifelong goals without losing her identity as well?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKBHRA371OCPdNefbJvBCOccWCVH84jhkqTa805ikZYM9Y2o-wSMfXYb5BfBOpaq_DxOlilZt4-RA6oAd1IbBdlZmg1Ag9rWOd8fOA5C1_6VNrZ99ZO-a45sgSTU710TqZaCzvSoMK2M/s1600/pic_LGb_Laureano_Carla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="138" data-original-width="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKBHRA371OCPdNefbJvBCOccWCVH84jhkqTa805ikZYM9Y2o-wSMfXYb5BfBOpaq_DxOlilZt4-RA6oAd1IbBdlZmg1Ag9rWOd8fOA5C1_6VNrZ99ZO-a45sgSTU710TqZaCzvSoMK2M/s1600/pic_LGb_Laureano_Carla.jpg" /></a>Carla Laureano is the RITA® Award-winning author of contemporary inspirational romance and Celtic fantasy (as C.E. Laureano). A graduate of Pepperdine University, she worked as a sales and marketing executive for nearly a decade before leaving corporate life behind to write fiction full-time. She currently lives in Denver with her husband and two sons, where she writes during the day and cooks things at night.<br />
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I’ve got a confession to make: I have a cooking problem.<br />
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It started early and innocently enough, flipping through my mom’s cookbooks and marking things I wanted to try. Making cakes and muffins from a mix. Flipping frozen steak patties. Doctoring canned spaghetti sauce.<br />
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It wasn’t long before I got into the hard stuff: muffins from scratch, slow-cooked marinara, cast-iron seared and oven-finished rib eyes. Over the years, I tried to kick the habit numerous times, but every time things got tough, I found myself falling off the wagon and heading back into the kitchen. Even hosting dinner parties. Yes, dear reader, I pulled my hapless friends into my madness. To my shame, I even got some of them hooked with their own addiction.<br />
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Before I knew it, my obsessions started creeping into my day job. No longer was it enough to write contemporary romance about normal people who order take-out. No, I had to write chefs and passionate home cooks and describe the food in the books just as lovingly as I did a first kiss. And then the final straw—a book series centered entirely on food and the culinary profession, beginning with <i>The Saturday Night Supper Club</i>.<br />
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All joking aside, cooking really is an addiction that I haven’t been able to kick. As a writer, I spend hours locked in my own imagination, creating things out of words and ideas. And while it’s immensely fulfilling, it’s a long, painstaking process that takes months, even years, before I can release the final product into the world. While there’s a large amount of planning and analysis involved in creating a book, the work is still mostly in my head.<br />
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Which is why I find cooking to be such a relaxing creative pursuit. Dicing a pile of vegetables into perfectly uniform cubes may take the same concentration and precision, but it’s concrete and measurable. It becomes a personal challenge to do something better than last time, improving by tiny, nearly imperceptible increments. It’s the closest to meditation that my always-on brain ever experiences, clear of all thought except for my activity at the present moment.<br />
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And yet, simultaneously, food is ephemeral. Mistakes last only as long as it takes to eat them or toss them directly into the trash can, depending on the nature of the mistake. If a sauce breaks, I toss it and start over. If I burn something, I either cut off the burned part or I order takeout and try again the next day. There’s an element of experimentation and instinct and whimsy that isn’t hampered by the pursuit of perfection. Let’s face it, a mediocre chocolate chip cookie beats a perfect celery stick any day of the week.<br />
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It was natural, then, to write a chef heroine who had dedicated her entire life to the pursuit of culinary perfection and explore all the ways that food makes our lives and relationships richer. How it anchors our memories. How we nurture others by feeding them. How a simple meal becomes meaningful not because of the food, but because of the connections we form with others over the dinner table.<br />
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In the end, I guess my cooking problem isn’t that much of a problem after all. If you need me, I’ll be in the kitchen.<br />
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I love watching cooking shows so the theme of this book caught my attention. This is a well written story that will draw you into the world of a food lover! It has plenty of warm romance and well thought out themes of friendship, integrity, faith and the effect social media can have on our lives now days. You'll enjoy reading about the development of Rachel and Alex's romance and be encouraged by the support of her two friends. Don't miss out on this fun and delightful book!<br />
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*Thanks to Celebrate Lit for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36650783">A Peculiar Courtship</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4035086">Laura Beers</a></span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2274448064">4 of 5 stars</a> </span></b></i></div>
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Lord Jonathon Beckett's mission is simple: retrieve Lady Hannah and place her under the protection of the Crown. But he isn't prepared for the havoc she inflicts on his world, making him question whether his duty as an agent of the Crown should always come before his heart.<br />
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Lady Hannah's father has uncovered evidence exposing a French traitor to the Crown. Willing to do anything to silence him, the traitor's primary target has become Lady Hannah. Keeping her safe means locking her away from Society, but she refuses to stand idly by, letting others put their lives on the line to protect her. Instead, she will stop at nothing to learn to defend herself, even at the risk of losing Lord Jonathon's protection, or his affections.<br />
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With a sinister scheme in play to collapse the English government from within, Lord Jonathon must protect Lady Hannah from the French spies intending to use her as a pawn in their game of treachery. But can he protect her from herself?<br />
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I enjoyed reading this second book in The Beckett Files series. I was looking forward to reading Lady Hannah's story and she was a delight to read about. I loved her strength of character and the fact that she's not a wimpy spoiled rich girl. She's willing to learn to take care of herself much to the chagrin of our hero, Lord Jonathon Beckett. :) I enjoyed the continuation of Eliza and Benedict's story and the whole spy story line with mystery, danger, and intrigue. This is a well written story with plenty of action to keep you turning pages and enough swoon worthy romance to warm your heart. Again, my only complaint was the same as the first book - there is some language that I don't like and just don't think is necessary. <br />
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*Thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.* <br />
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<b>Title: A Song Unheard</b><br />
<b>Author: Roseanna M. White</b><br />
<b>Genre: Christian Historical Fiction</b><br />
<b>Release Date: January 2, 2018</b><br />
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Willa Forsythe is both a violin prodigy and top-notch thief, which makes her the perfect choice for a crucial task at the outset of World War I—to steal a cypher from a famous violinist currently in Wales.<br />
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Lukas De Wilde has enjoyed the life of fame he’s won—until now, when being recognized nearly gets him killed. Everyone wants the key to his father’s work as a cryptologist. And Lukas fears that his mother and sister, who have vanished in the wake of the German invasion of Belgium, will pay the price. The only light he finds is meeting the intriguing Willa Forsythe.<br />
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But danger presses in from every side, and Willa knows what Lukas doesn’t—that she must betray him and find that cypher, or her own family will pay the price as surely as his has.<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35069089">A Song Unheard</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4488054">Roseanna M. White</a><br />
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1996554739">5 of 5 stars</a> <br />
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I think I liked this second book even more than the first one and I loved that one! I loved Lukas and his flirtatious determination to win Willa over. Yes, he had been a playboy in the past, but first the war and then meeting the intense, mysterious Willa started changing him and his view of what he wanted in life. I enjoyed reading about Lukas and Willa's interactions. So romantic and fun. And I felt for him in his desperate search for his mother and sister.<br />
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I so enjoyed reading Willa's story after meeting her in the first book. She has such a strong, intense personality that hides the fear of abandonment. I loved her connection to music and how God uses this to encourage and draw her to Him in her darkest hour. That scene was so poignant and heart-wrenching, I had to wipe tears from my eyes.<br />
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Willa's "family" are great supporting characters and I really liked reading more about them in this book. Other great supporting characters were Lukas' mother and sister. Lukas' sister was another intense female who had an interesting talent that became crucial to the story.<br />
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All in all, a very well written story that has mystery, romance, faith, healing, and music! :)<br />
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*Thanks to Celebrate Lit for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.* <br />
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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.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Guest post from Roseanna White</span></b><br />
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</span></b> I started playing the piano when I was 7. I didn’t discover any long-dormant genius or anything, but I liked it. When my sister quit, I kept playing. In middle school, I switched teachers, and moving from the lady at my church that I knew so well to someone who was just my piano teacher made a difference in how I applied myself. It deepened my love of music.<br />
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We all know how some random moments stand out forever in our memory. One such for me happened on the school bus. I was sitting with my best friend, talking about the new piano piece I was learning. “Via Delorosa” means Road of Sorrow, and it’s a song that tells musically about Jesus’ journey to Golgotha—ending with the faint chime of the nails being driven into his palms. As my beloved Mrs. Peto went through this song with me the night before, I remember her circling a D♯ that I’d missed and saying how important that note was. That it made the whole line weep.<br />
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That it would make the hearers weep. An epiphany so huge I had to share it with my friend. A well placed sharp could make music weep! Who knew?<br />
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That was but one lesson Mrs. Peto taught me in how music could evoke things words never could. A woman of strong faith, she also taught me how a song could preach the Gospel. Music can be medicine. It can be hope. It can be tears. It can be truth. Music can be Jesus to a hurting heart that turns its back on words.<br />
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This is a lesson I never forgot, and I had it always in mind as I was writing A Song Unheard. In this story, both my hero and heroine are musicians—violinists. But Willa (who is SO STUBBORN) wouldn’t listen to words of faith from any of the people in her life “suddenly spouting such nonsense.”<br />
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But then, in her darkest hour, she hears a slip of melody. And she realizes it’s the Lord.<br />
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I pray as readers move through the story of Willa Forsythe—violin prodigy and top-notch thief—that their spirits’ ears hear more than words, more than just a story. I pray they hear the Lord whispering that ultimate song. The one that says, “I love you.”<br />
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Want to hear the song Willa eventually wrote in the book? You can! The violin music in this trailer is officially dubbed “Willa’s Song” and written specifically for this book. I hope you enjoy it! <a href="http://bit.ly/ASongUnheardTrailer">http://bit.ly/ASongUnheardTrailer</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Uncloaked</span></b><br />
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</b> <i>No one stirred in the area—people stayed in their little hovels. Hiding, most likely. From the cold, the helplessness. Maybe from the Party. Staying out of sight, like cockroaches. <br />
I am not a cockroach.</i> <br />
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Braxton Luther is sixteen when the Progressive Reform Party takes over the government. It can’t be that bad. So they don’t want religion in government—that’s constitutional. He can’t understand his church’s hypersensitive reaction or his father’s cryptic warning to stand against the Party’s ultimatums. <br />
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But after living under the new government for a year, Braxton faces a choice—conform to the demands of the ungodded in order to protect his best friend, Eliza, or defy the system and go into hiding, ensuring a life of misery.<br />
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Apathy is no longer a choice. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tearing The Veil</span></b><br />
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</i> <i>They trained us well. Power punctuated our every move, driving fear into the intended target. Who would stand against them?</i> <br />
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Braxton Luther, the sellout. <br />
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Now a part of the Den, he’s determined to make good on Eliza Knight’s faith in him—to be more than what he’d settled for when the Party had taken over. But his goal is dangerous, and not just for him. As he searches for a way to protect the silent, invisible victims of the new government, Braxton’s mission becomes even more complicated. Hannah Knight, Eliza’s sister, is simply too much like him. <br />
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Tired of standing in her perfect sister’s shadow, Hannah determines to find her own place in the world. If that place is with the Pride—the girls’ home and training center provided by the Party—so be it. When she leaves the hopelessness of the cellar, that’s all she’s aiming for. But Quinn Sanger, the handsome son of a powerful political leader, finds her at the creek, and her life takes an unexpected and optimistic turn. <br />
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Braxton’s convinced Hannah’s in trouble. Hannah’s convinced Braxton, and all the Uncloaked, are insane. But when they peek behind the real veil the Party maintains, the truth is beyond what either had feared or hoped. <br />
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If everyone knew, it could change everything. They redefine their mission. It’s time to tear the veil. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Charging the Darkness</span></b><br />
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</i> <i>You were not saved for this... </i><br />
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The captive Uncloaked have been freed, and the people know the dark truth. A rebellion against the Party has begun, but the question lingers among those who are safely hidden in the Refuge--what will happen to their broken nation? Secrets and shame, resentment and hatred continue to shake the nation, now divided. <br />
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What will it take to break the grip of the Party? Beyond that, is there any hope of healing after the damage of the darkness? <br />
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This well-written trilogy will keep you on the edge of your seat with non-stop heart wrenching action. As a YA dystopian work of fiction, this story and it's characters will make you stop and think about how you would respond to the same circumstances. How many of us would give in to the desperation of a persecuted life and choose to believe the lies of a better life by going with the easy choice?<br />
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The characters in these stories are well-written and believable. From the typical self-centered but fumblingly courageous PK's son to the cooly dangerous woman in charge of The Party, you'll find each character to be well thought out and intriguing in their own way. Teenagers will be well able to identify with Braxton's struggle with his parents and his struggle to fully comprehend the changes and the persecution that come from the changes in the political world.<br />
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While there is a touch of romance throughout the story line of the three books (I love the development of Braxton and Eliza's tender romance even when it hit rough patches), these books are not a light read. There are a lot of dark times and some subject matter that can make this an edgy series. There will be times you just want to cry your eyes out and then there will be times when you can feel your own resolve strengthen to stand firm in your faith.<br />
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You really don't want to miss out on reading this series!<br />
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*Thanks to Singing Librarian Books and the author for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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J. Rodes lives on the wide plains somewhere near the middle of Nowhere. A coffee addict, pickleball enthusiast, and storyteller, she also wears the hats of mom, teacher, and friend. Mostly, she loves Jesus and wants to see the kids she’s honored to teach fall in love with Him too.<br />
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<b>1. What intrigues you to write science fiction dystopian YA fiction?</b><br />
Funny that. I never dreamed that I would write dystopian. Ever. I like the genre—The Giver is one of my favorites—but I couldn’t see myself writing it, until one day I did.<br />
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I like dystopian because it opens up new possibilities in writing. You can play out a “what if” storyline that goes to an extreme and do it in a way that captures a whole different kind of reality. For example, in The Giver, we discover through an extreme society that we think is impossible, but that Lois Lowry paints in crisp (black and white) life, that life is too multifaceted to invoke sameness. We’re too unique. Emotions are too precious. Experiences are too vivid and valuable to override for the sake of unity. In other words, we discover equality and fairness aren’t the same, and we can’t contrive forced unity. The human experience is simply too complex, and what is required to forsake in the name of sameness isn’t worth the cost. I can’t imagine delivering this concept in a better way than in through Lowry’s dystopian world.<br />
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Perhaps it’s that unique story power that is possible through a dystopian that intrigues me the most. Teach a lesson with facts, and I’m likely to forget. Show me with a compelling story, and I’m gonna remember it for the rest of my life. Somehow dystopian accomplishes that goal in a way that other genres seem to fall short. Not always, but often. Especially with a young adult audience.<br />
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<b>2. What is your current WIP? What can you tell us about it?</b><br />
Haha! Well, right now I’m working on a fun chicklit romance. 😊 Quite a diversion from a dark dystopian trilogy, isn’t it?<br />
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I’ve finished the rough draft for Evergreen—the final book in the Grace Revealed series (Blue Columbine, Red Rose Bouquet), which is Women’s Fiction. Now I’m working on a light, fun novella set to hit the world on Valentine’s day. I can tell you that The Cupcake Dilemma is quirky, fun, and about a kitchen fail girl finding her place in the small town of Rock Creek (the setting of Reclaimed and Ordinary Snowflakes). It is a total departure from my more serious books, but hopefully you’ll still find my touch of emotion and genuine characters—this time through humor rather than tears.<br />
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I have an idea rolling around in the back of my head for another young adult novel—though not dystopian. I’d like to flesh out So-J, one of the secondary characters in Evergreen (she was also in Red Rose Bouquet), and give her her own story. It’ll be at least a year though, because I have other projects scheduled. 😉<br />
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<b>3. If you were to go on a vacation to visit one of the characters from this series, what character would you visit and why?</b><br />
Hmmm… not sure going to see any of these characters in their world would be a “vacation.” But I would so very much like to see the world as it shifts into Eliza’s vision post-Progressive Party’s rule. She sees, in the place of her worst nightmares, a place of healing and forgiveness, a work that is beyond immediate comprehension, but she believes is possible because she experiences it in her own heart. Eliza’s vision is profound—and something that I borrowed from Betsy ten Boom as she envisioned her place of imprisonment during World War II transformed into a place of hope and healing. What a sight that would be. Someday…<br />
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<b>4. What inspired the idea for the Uncloaked Trilogy?</b><br />
A dream. Not kidding. I dreamt it one night—book one, that is, and started writing it the next day. The other two books weren’t as easy to visualize—I had to work a lot harder for those stories. Much of my inspiration came from researching how Christians survived during the times of Roman persecution, and then from digging into details from World War II, which I’m sure is evident throughout the books. I read and then listened to Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place—which still makes me weep—and then sat back in awe at the ten Boom’s solid faith and surrender to Christ. Talk about courage. And love. And forgiveness.<br />
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I wanted those characteristics manifested in the story line, and they came mostly through Eliza. But also, I wanted a hero that wasn’t always heroic, who was ordinary—and actually, even a failure at some points. That came through Braxton. I’ve found that some of my readers really couldn’t stand Braxton—they were so mad at him for his decisions and failures. But I keep thinking back to the disciple Peter…<br />
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Can God still use a sellout? Yeah. Peter will tell you, God totally can, and He does. That’s the heart of the story there—not that my heroes have anything super “special” about them. No extraordinary gifts. They can’t walk through walls, fire a bow and arrow like no one else ever has, or fight off the enemy with their brute strength and cunning metal powers. They’re everyday people. Kids. Making choices—sometimes good, sometimes bad. But when the darkness falls, and no one knows what to do, there is God. That’s where they find their footing, where their courage is drawn, and where the story begins to turn. Where we find hope, and we dare to dream of things that are otherwise impossible. Because there is God.<br />
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<b>5. What do you want readers to take away from reading the Uncloaked Trilogy?</b><br />
Um, see above. 😉<br />
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<b>6. When you are not writing, what other “hats” do you wear?</b><br />
Taxi cab driver, mostly. Oh, wife. Mom to four awesome kids (thus the taxi cab driver). Teacher (Sunday school, AWANA, and subbing in our public schools). Friend.<br />
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<b>The Uncloaked</b><br />
Uncloaked? What was that?<br />
Tristan smirked. “Clearly. Family?”<br />
“All Uncloaked.”<br />
“Noted.” He leaned over Kipper, who cowered like he expected a blow. “Fix it, boy. You’re in our sights.”<br />
Kipper didn’t respond. I detected a tremble in the boy’s hands, but he held a strong gaze. A gaze that seemed somehow familiar in nature. I glanced to Eliza. She was biting her lip as she kept her eyes fixed on Kipper. My view widened, encompassing both of them. His eyes darted to her, and she nodded ever so slightly.<br />
Wait. What just happened? My chest expanded with a fierceness I hadn’t anticipated. I zeroed back in on Eliza, wanting to take her by the arm and pull her to my side. What was this guy doing, looking to Liza for strength? She didn’t have any to spare. And she’s mine.<br />
Wasn’t she?<br />
“What do you expect me to say?” Kipper’s weak voice ripped me out of my Braxtonian-centered universe.<br />
Tristan still hovered over the guy. “Show us a sign of loyalty.”<br />
“What do you want?”<br />
“I think you’ll find life much easier if you comply.” Tristan tapped Kipper’s tab. “Try it. See what happens when you check the correct box.”<br />
My attention dropped to my own tab. The correct box. Not the right box—as in what is true of you, but the correct box—as in PC.<br />
Congratulations, Citizen.<br />
The words burned in my vision.<br />
Check a box. Get on with your life.<br />
My own voice echoed in my ears. Was it really that easy? We were living like impoverished beggars at the Knights’ house, and it could have been avoided by checking the correct box?<br />
“I won’t.” Kipper’s meek voice beckoned my attention again.<br />
The air seemed to turn cold and hard. Eliza pulled in a long breath and held it. I scowled, first at her and then at Kipper. Tristan looked to his right and then to his left. The bulky guys flanking him returned his glance with smirks.<br />
He smacked Kipper on the back of his head, sending the kid’s face toward the desk. “It’s your funeral.”<br />
I assumed that was figurative. Couldn’t be anything but, despite the zinging sense of fear rising in my chest. Not in this country.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34460624">Imperfect Justice</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/939004">Cara C. Putman</a></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><b><i>My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2212481744">4 of 5 stars</a> </i></b></span></div>
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To the world it seems obvious: Kaylene Adams killed her daughter and then was shot by police. Attorney Emilie Wesley knows a different story: Kaylene would never hurt anyone and was looking for a way out of a controlling, abusive relationship. Her death shakes Emilie's belief that she can make a difference for women in violent marriages. Self-doubt plagues her as she struggles to continue her work in the wake of the tragedy.</div>
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Reid Billings thought he knew his sister-right up until he learned how she died. He discovers a letter from Kaylene begging him to fight for custody of her daughters if anything should happen to her. No attorney in her right mind would support an uncle instead of the father in a custody case, but Kaylene's letter claims Emilie Wesley will help him.</div>
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Thrown together in a race to save Kaylene's surviving daughter, Emily and Reid pursue the constantly evasive truth. If they can hang on to hope together, can they save a young girl-and find a future for themselves in the process?</div>
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This is a legal thriller that deals with an issue that will grab at your heart - an abusive marriage, a murder including children, and an uncle trying to save his niece from the same fate. The inclusion of a stalker for the heroine will keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed the intense way this book was written and the light romance that gives you a little bit of relief from the mystery of everything else going on. This is the second book in a series and I did not read the first one before reading this one. There was a little bit of the story that might have been easier to understand if you read the first book first, but for the most part I didn't have any problems reading this one first.<br />
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*Thanks to Litfuse for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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Contemporary Romance Novellas from USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore</div>
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Sydney has been the perfect friend, the perfect daughter, and Rian checks off on her perfect fiancé list. But when Sydney notices a strange truck parked in her fiancé’s parking spot, she’s in for the surprise of her life. Not only is Rian not who she thought he was, but his brother Jake is about to turn her life upside down.<br />
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At twenty-six, Maria is holding out for the perfect man to share the rest of her life with. Josh seems to be that man, but after months of dating, their relationship is at a stand-still. Maria plans to nudge Josh forward, but when the company she works for is bought out, her new boss Walker seems determined to change Maria’s idea of the perfect man.<br />
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Once a year, June Dawson goes on vacation with her best friends from high school. When she arrives in Maui, she realizes she's the odd-woman out. With Sydney engaged, and Maria nearly so, June wonders if anyone will ever fall for her. Then June meets Lance, their gorgeous next door bungalow neighbor at the Maui resort, and she's definitely charmed. But after her recent breakup, June refuses to fall for gorgeous, or charming, again.<br />
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Heather B. Moore is a USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen historical novels and thrillers, written under pen name H.B. Moore. She writes women's fiction, romance and inspirational non-fiction under Heather B. Moore. This can all be confusing, so her kids just call her Mom. Heather attended Cairo American College in Egypt, the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in Utah. Heather is represented by Jane Dystel of Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret.<br />
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The Sound of Silence Series is a three book series.</div>
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Book One: Stone Silence, Spencer’s Story<br />
Release date: Nov. 1, 2017</div>
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Book Two: Jailbird, Mia’s Story<br />
Release date: Dec. 1, 2017</div>
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Book Three: Hothouse Flower, Shay’s Story<br />
Release date: Jan. 1, 2018</div>
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Each book has a happy ending and there are no cliffhangers. </div>
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However, they are not standalones and should be read in order.</div>
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<strong>Praise for Stone Silence</strong><br />
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Oh. My. Gosh! I absolutely LOVE Stone Silence! Talk about swoony! This book is AMAZING! I was sucked in from the very beginning and found myself lost in the journey of Spencer and Stony. I laughed out loud, got teary eyed, let out little dreamy sighs and refused to put this book down until I finished it! I devoured it!<br />
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Oh man. I will always read everything Taylor Dean writes with no hesitation. I LOVE Taylor Dean books. If you have never read anything by her, you really must.<br />
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SHOWTIME, MIA. AND you know what they say about a show that’s about to start—it must go on.<br />
Of course, they also tell the actors to break a leg and I’d much prefer that to what I’m about to do.<br />
I turn down the paved road and see a large fenced-in property in the distance. My GPS tells me I’ve reached my destination.<br />
It’s a beautiful and sunny September day with hardly a cloud in the sky. The weather certainly doesn’t match my emotions. If it did, it would be stormy. A raging storm, to include crazy lightning and booming thunder.<br />
I don’t want to do this. I’d rather go to the dentist and have five teeth pulled. While I’m awake. Heck, I’d rather have my toenails removed. All of them. Without anesthesia.<br />
But this is something I have to do, something I need to do. Not just for Stony. I need to do it for me.<br />
Especially for me.<br />
I can’t move forward with my life until I gain closure from the past. I’d like to place my past in a box, tie a pretty little bow on it, and place it on a shelf and forget about it.<br />
Instead it sits on my kitchen counter begging to be put away every time I see it.<br />
It’s time to put it away.<br />
There’s only one way to do that.<br />
Face Stony.<br />
The last time I saw him was a little over a year ago, the moment I arrived home and stepped out of my brother’s car after being released from jail. He was there. Waiting for me.<br />
Stony smiled at me. He smiled! Not just a little smile either. Stony never smiles and I mean never. Ever.<br />
I thought it meant all was forgiven between us. I thought it meant we were starting over. I thought it meant so many things.<br />
I was wrong. So very wrong.<br />
I was told he’d had a girl with him that day, a pretty blond California girl. I didn’t notice her, but then, I was preoccupied. I was told they’d been seeing each other for a while.<br />
I’d been kept in the dark about their relationship.<br />
“Mia,” my mom had said, “You and Stony gave it your best shot. It didn’t work out. It’s for the best.”<br />
Mom had her heart set on Stony and me getting married. If Stony had a fan club, she’d be president. Her change of tune threw me for a loop.<br />
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Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it’s paranormal, contemporary, or suspense—you’ll find all sub-genres of clean romance in her line-up.<br />
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When Harriet Beecher marries Calvin Stowe on January 6, 1836, she is sure her future will be filled romance, eventually a family, and continued opportunities to develop as a writer. Her husband Calvin is completely supportive and said she must be a literary woman. Harriet’s sister, Catharine, worries she will lose her identity in marriage, but she is determined to preserve her independent spirit. Deeply religious, she strongly believes God has called her to fulfill the roles of wife and writer and will help her accomplish everything she was born to do.<br />
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Two months after her wedding Harriet discovers she is pregnant just as Calvin prepares to leave for a European business trip. Alone, Harriet is overwhelmed—being a wife has been harder than she thought and being an expectant mother feels like living another woman’s life. Knowing that part of Calvin still cherishes the memory of his first wife, Harriet begins to question her place in her husband’s heart and yearns for his return; his letters are no substitute for having him home. When Calvin returns, however, nothing seems to have turned out as planned.<br />
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Struggling to balance the demands of motherhood with her passion for writing and her desire to be a part of the social change in Ohio, Harriet works to build a life with her beloved Calvin despite differing temperaments and expectations.<br />
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Can their love endure, especially after “I do”? Can she recapture the first blush of new love and find the true beauty in her marriage?<br />
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"Passionate--and entertaining." Publisher's Weekly, Sept 2017<br />
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"Kilpack writes with great insight and superb sensitivity." Booklist, Starred Review Sept 2017<br />
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"All That Makes Life Bright is about making marriage work in the face of challenges like a desire for personal freedom. It is a romance with broad appeal." Foreword, November 2017<br />
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</em> <em>Eliza</em>. Thoughts of her dear friend and Calvin’s first wife brought an array of emotions. What would Eliza think of Hattie carrying Calvin’s child? A child Eliza had wanted so much and never had. Hattie usually told herself Eliza would be happy that she and Calvin found comfort together, but there were days when Hattie’s awareness that Calvin still held affection for Eliza rose like a specter. Prayer, studying the Bible, and remembering the assurance she’d felt of God’s approval would usually silence her guilt, but today the fears roiled inside her like the churning wheels of an undertaker’s carriage.<br />
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Had Eliza lived, Hattie would be teaching, writing—unmarried and unpregnant. Had Eliza lived, Calvin would only be the husband of Hattie’s friend, and he would enjoy dinner on the table every night, and pressed pants and clean shirts in the closet every morning. Perhaps Eliza <em>would</em> have given him a child by now. When headaches laid him low, Eliza would tend to him without a thought for herself.<br />
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Would Calvin be happier if Eliza had been the only Mrs. Calvin Stowe? Would Hattie? Was Catharine right? Had Hattie entered a phase that would lead to the demise of being her own person? Anxiety wrapped around her until she found herself sobbing at the splintery kitchen table.<br />
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<em>Eliza. Eliza. Eliza.</em><br />
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<em>Calvin. Calvin. Calvin.</em><br />
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Was she living the wrong woman’s life?<br />
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Josi S. Kilpack hated to read until her mother handed her a copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond when she was 13. From that day forward, she read everything she could get her hands on and credits her writing “education” to the many novels she has “studied” since then. She began writing her first novel in 1998 and has written twenty-five novels, one cookbook, and been part of multiple collaborations since then. She is a four-time Whitney Award winner and Best of State winner in Fiction. Josi currently lives in Willard, Utah, with her husband and children.<br />
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When Kensington Press picked up her first national women's fiction novel, As Wide as the Sky, Josi was in need of a pen name to differentiate between her other genres. For years, Josi has been called Jessica Pack by people who hear her name but don't know her, it made her new pen name easy to choose. As Wide as the Sky will be released in paperback sometime in 2018.<br />
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<strong>Also by Josi S. Kilpack</strong></h3>
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<li>As Wide As the Sky, Women's Fiction, coming June 2018</li>
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Three charming tales of tangled deception and love.</div>
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He stared at her incredulously, as though she had escaped Bedlam. "Are you in your right mind, woman?"<br />
Lucy leaned forward and planted her palms on his bed so that her eyes were level with his. "My name is Lucy Beresford. I have lived in Askern all my life. I'm the sole daughter of a vicar and a seamstress who lived most happily despite their differences in station. When my father passed away, I came here, to this dower house. So yes, I am in my right mind. It is you who are not."<br />
The earl's jaw clenched, and Lucy took some pleasure at the sight. Perhaps he would come down off his high horse and show at least a small amount of kindness or respect.<br />
"I may not know who I am or where I came from," he finally said, "but at least I do not feel the need to tell tales."<br />
"Tell tales?" Lucy gaped at him. Was he accusing her of telling untruths? <i>Her, </i>of all people?What untruths? How dare he!<br />
Lord Drayson glanced down at his fingers, frowning when he spotted grime under his nails. He began to scrape it out as he spoke. "Claiming to be the daughter of a vicar and seamstress is all very romantic, but it cannot possibly be the truth."<br />
"And why not?" she asked.<br />
His gaze returned to hers. "In my experience, the daughter of a vicar would behave with more decorum, would know how to make a palatable broth, and would never allow herself to be alone in a room with a man who is not her relative. If there is one thing I know with absolute certainty, it is that you are no relation of mine."<br />
Lucy's jaw clenched as she fought to control the rage building inside her. Ever so slowly, she pushed herself up to standing and glared down at the earl. "You are correct in thinking I am no ordinary vicar's daughter. I do not love unconditionally. I show decorum only when I wish to. And I despise those who care for no one but themselves. But I do <i>not</i> tell tales."<br />
He actually chuckled, but it was more of a scoff than a show of humor. "Did you learn those traits from your father?"<br />
"Do not speak of my father."<br />
"I would prefer to speak of myself, but you do not seem to share that preference, so perhaps we should speak of your father instead.Where is he, by the by? I would very much like to meet him."<br />
Lucy's fingers became fists while her conscience became a battleground between all that was good and evil inside her. It was a short battle, with evil making a quick triumph.<br />
Ever so slowly, her body still trembling with anger, she lifted her chin. If he was going to accuse her of telling tales, then tell them she would. "Very well, Collins. If you must know, I am your employer. And though you may not remember me, or this house, or your position in it, or the fact that you are perfectly susceptible to coming off a horse, just like any other human, I still expect some kindness and respect from you."<br />
"What on earth are you talking about? What position?"<br />
There was not a hint of hesitation in her voice when she answered. "You are a servant in this house."<br />
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<b></b> Cora nodded and followed Mr. Ludlow into the parlor. He closed the doors and stood in front of them with his arms folded, looking far more intimidating than he had during their last meeting. He said nothing, merely lifted an inquiring eyebrow and waited.<br />
Caught unprepared, Cora stared at him, trying to organize her thoughts into words.After a few moments of awkward silence, he lost patience. "What is it you wished to speak with me about, Mrs. Notley? Or are we to stand here staring at each other all afternoon?"<br />
Not knowing how else to begin, Cora blurted, "Why have you hired me, sir?"<br />
He blinked a few times before frowning. "I believe I have made that perfectly clear. You are to be the housekeeper, are you not?"<br />
This was going to be more difficult than she had imagined. "Yes, of course, but there has been some talk about, or rather concerns expressed . . ." How did one put this delicately?<br />
"About . . .?" he prodded, obviously not thrilled that his morning regime had been waylaid.<br />
"About the reasons I have been offered the position," she quickly said, hoping that would be enough to make him understand her meaning.<br />
Unfortunately, his brows drew together in confusion. "What are you saying, Mrs. Notley? I have hired you to do certain duties that will hopefully make my household run more smoothly. What other reason could I possibly have for offering you the position?"<br />
"You have hired me to do a job I am untrained to do," she said. "While I am grateful for the opportunity, I also find it necessary to clarify that I have come here to be a housekeeper and only a housekeeper. Even though I am young and . . ." Her voice drifted off. Had she almost referred to herself as pretty? Goodness, this was proving to be very awkward indeed.<br />
"Beautiful?" he finally guessed, not looking at all pleased with the direction the conversation was taking.<br />
"I was going to say not repulsive," she fibbed.<br />
"Very well," he said. "Even though you are young and not repulsive . . ." He moved his hand in a circular gesture, urging her to finish her thought.<br />
Cora straightened her shoulders and forced herself to continue. "I am not the sort of girl who would ever . . . fraternize with her employer." Her face infused with heat, but she forced her gaze to remain steady.<br />
"I see." He walked slowly towards her, rubbing his chin with his hand. A few steps away,he stopped and eyed her quizzically. "Have I made any improper advances towards you?"<br />
"No, sir."<br />
"Have I spoken to you in an unprofessional manner?"<br />
"No."<br />
"Have I <i>looked</i> at you in a way that has made you feel uncomfortable?"<br />
"No." Cora suddenly wished she had not felt the need to clarify anything. He made her feel as though she had put the cart before the horse when what she had been trying to do was see that the cart and horse simply stayed in their proper places. Was that so wrong?<br />
"Might I ask who, exactly, has led you to believe that I am the sort of man capable of--how did you put it? <i>Fraternizing</i> with my help?"<br />
"I, er, would rather not say, sir." Though Cora felt no loyalty towards Sally, she refused to bring Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd's names into the conversation. "I did not mean to besmirch your name or cause any offense, Mr. Ludlow. I merely wanted to make my feelings on the matter clear."<br />
"And you have."<br />
"Good." Cora dropped into a quick curtsy, anxious to get away. "I shall go and find Watts now."<br />
She was almost to the door when his voice stopped her. "Once again, you are attempting to scuttle away before we have completed our conversation."<br />
Slowly, she turned around and lifted her eyes to his. "I never scuttle, sir."<br />
"What would you call that rapid walk of yours?"<br />
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The corners of the man's eyes crinkled in a mild show of amusement. "Lady Harriett, I presume?" Rather than look at her with appreciation as most men did, he appeared amused.</div>
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At her nod, he tucked his hands behind his back, remaining a few steps above her. "I am Lieutenant Christopher Jamison, an old friend of Jonathan's."</div>
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"I was expecting you days ago," she answered. "Lord Jonathan charged me with the unhappy task of informing you he and his new bride are currently away on their wedding trip. He is sorry he cannot be here to meet with you and has asked that I relay his apologies."</div>
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"May I inquire as to how long they will be away?" he asked.</div>
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<i> No, you may not</i>, she wanted to say. Her neck was beginning to ache from looking up at him, but she forced her gaze to remain steady. "They expected to be gone a fortnight, sir."</div>
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"And they have been gone how long, exactly?"</div>
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She felt an unaccountable hesitancy to tell him. "A week."</div>
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"Ah." He sounded disappointed but seemed to take the news in stride, glancing at Charlie as though wondering whether he ought to retrieve his horse or not. Harriett prayed that he would.</div>
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When his gaze strayed back to her, he took the unwelcome, and ungentlemanly, liberty of perusing her figure. When his eyes met hers again, his lips twitched into a slight smile. "Forgive me, my lady, but you appear to have had a run-in with a mud puddle and lost."</div>
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How kind of him to point that out. Harriett kept her hands at her side rather than attempt to brush the dirt from her face and pelisse yet again. The damage was done, and no amount of brushing or shaking would remove the muck. What she needed was a hot bath and a change of clothes.</div>
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"Actually, sir, I was merely an innocent bystander."<br />
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She picked up her skirts and ascended the steps, stopping on the stair above him so that she was eye level with him. "Are you always such a reckless rider, sir? Do you not pay heed to your surroundings?"</div>
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"If you had, you would have seen me standing at the side of the road and, I would hope, thought to slow your animal down so as to not splash mud all over my pelisse." Her chilly set down did not have the desired effect. He did not appear the least bit repentant. Rather, he looked ready to burst into laughter.</div>
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"And your face, apparently." He leaned forward and squinted. "If I'm not mistaken, there is a splash or two of mud on your bonnet as well."</div>
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Harriett glared at him. "How observant you are, Lieutenant Jamison. One can only wonder why you didn't put that skill to good use earlier. If you had, perhaps my pelisse, face, and bonnet would still be clean."</div>
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"I am always observant, my lady," he said. "But might I suggest that if you would like to be noticed at the side of the road, you should wear a color that does not blend so perfectly with your surroundings. That particular shade of green looks quite lovely on you, but only someone with the eyes of an eagle would have spotted you in front of a landscape of evergreens."</div>
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Harriett opened her mouth to respond, but no words were forthcoming. The man did not even attempt to behave like a gentleman. How could he be so . . . so . . .</div>
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"Have you no apology to offer, sir?" she finally spluttered.</div>
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"Oh, did I not apologize? Forgive me."</div>
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"For what? Forgetting to apologize or for not doing so in the first place?"</div>
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My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson</h3>
For as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved.<br />
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Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn't factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn't want her sister to either.<br />
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Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself.<br />
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A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.<br />
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</b> <b>Scottish Highlands, 1700s:</b><br />
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Barely two weeks have passed since Laird Collin MacDonald first darkened Katherine Mercer’s doorstep and married her. Marriage has hardly been what she expected, given their grueling and adventurous days of travel to the Scottish Highlands. Along with the discovery that Collin’s twin Ian would like to see her dead, Katie must now face her own clan, whose chief wants to kill Collin and take her to wife himself. All because Katie possesses the Campbell gift of sight, passed down through centuries of her ancestors.<br />
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With little more than faith in her grandfather’s vision and her unique bond with Collin to guide her, Katie steps bravely into an unknown future, where the glimpses afforded her may bring more danger than direction. When the misuse of her gift takes Collin from her side, she is left alone and vulnerable. Help arrives in the most unexpected form as Ian MacDonald makes good on his threat to attack the Campbells and Katie learns that the bond between brothers and love knows no bounds.<br />
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Amazon buy link for <b>A Promise for Tomorrow</b>: <a href="http://a.co/fdJqe0l">http://a.co/fdJqe0l</a><br />
Amazon buy link for <b>Yesterday’s Promise</b>: <a href="http://a.co/iVW3tIn">http://a.co/iVW3tIn</a> (Currently on sale for $1.60 - but always check the price before you buy!)<br />
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Michele Paige Holmes spent her childhood and youth in Arizona and northern California, often curled up with a good book instead of out enjoying the sunshine. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Elementary Education and found it an excellent major in which to indulge her love of children’s literature.<br />
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She is the author of ten published romance novels, including contemporary series, HEARTHFIRE HISTORICALS, and the FOREVER AFTER series (young adult fairy tales). She is also the author of four novellas, three in the TIMELESS ROMANCE COLLECTION.<br />
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When not reading or writing romance, Michele is busy with her full time job as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband live in Utah with their five high maintenance children and a shitzu that resembles a teddy bear. You can find Michele on the web at <a href="http://michelepaigeholmes.com/">michelepaigeholmes.com</a> and on Facebook and Twitter.<br />
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This is a great follow up to the first book, Yesterday's Promise. You'll definitely want to read the first book before reading this one. Katie and Collin's struggles and the danger they go through to try to claim her heritage will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end. I liked the way they are connected from their childhood even though Katie is just beginning to remember. And I'm a big fan of Scottish stories, so I enjoyed the immersion into 17th century Scotland. Can't wait to read the 3rd book!<br />
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*Thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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<strong>The Christmas Groom by Taylor Hart</strong><br />
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Nathan Pennington, aka billionaire attorney, had only one idea on his mind the week before Christmas…forget about the past year and enjoy the beautiful Park City ski slopes. His plan was working, until some annoying ski bunny sprayed snow in his face. Her rudeness wasn’t something he could let slide. Nathan chases the woman down the hill intent on chewing her out, but when face-to-face, he’s struck by the vulnerability and anger in her eyes.<br />
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Storm Goodman has heard every weather joke in the book—and she’s not in the mood for another. Lately her life has lived up to her name. After a year of personal setbacks in her skiing career and her grandfather passing, she thought the worst of it was over until Four days before Christmas her lawyer tells her she can’t inherit the ranch her grandfather left her—unless she’s married by noon on Christmas day. Good thing she has a guy to marry—too bad he’s also the same guy who cheated on her last year. She’ll have to put up with him if she wants to keep the land from being turned over to the BLM.<br />
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When a mysterious guy shows up, chewing her out for spraying snow on him, she never would have imagined she’d end up on a date with him. Or kiss him! Why does her life have such rotten timing? After night skiing, soaking in the hot tub, and dancing at an old folk’s home, Storm begins to wonder if she can really go through with the marriage to her ex.<br />
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Now she and Nathan are faced with a choice—walk away or let the timing of love sync up once and for all.<br />
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<strong>Praise for The Christmas Groom</strong><br />
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I'm a big fan of the Bachelor Billionaire Romance Series. I read it all in one day and loved every word! Park City is one of my favorite places, and I loved the spunky interaction between Nathan and Storm. I highly recommend. It's the perfect book to read this Christmas!—Jennifer Youngblood<br />
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This was another Billionaire success! The characters were fun, the location was awesome and I loved that it was a clean romance.—Donna C.<br />
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“So don’t stand here and give me life lessons, okay? When people like you already have their millions, they can say anything they want.”<br />
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He decided not to correct her statement by informing her he was a billionaire. Instead, he turned for the tent opening.<br />
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She sighed. “I’m sorry. Look, it’s just been one of those days, okay?”<br />
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He turned back.<br />
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She shook her head and reached for another coat, letting out a derisive laugh. “It’s kinda been one of those years to tell you the truth.”<br />
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He paused and then moved back, offering his hand. “Let’s start over. I’m Nathan.”<br />
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Letting out a puff of air, she looked at his hand, but shook her head.<br />
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“Really, let’s start over. I’m Nathan.” He insisted.<br />
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“You’re not going to leave until I give you my name, are you?”<br />
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He had to smile at her brashness, her sarcasm with a bit of pissed off sprinkled in. Every woman he’d dated for the past few years had been the political type—polished, schooled in the right topics, dressed in the right clothes, and they always said the right things. This woman was refreshing. “Nope, not gonna leave without a name.”<br />
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Shaking his hand, she gave him a little smile. “I’m Storm.”<br />
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Oh yeah, that fit her.<br />
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She pulled back. “And I’m not in the mood for weather jokes, okay? My mother grew up here and was fascinated by the storms that blew through.”<br />
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The information interested him, but he didn’t push her. “Nice to meet you.”<br />
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She studied him for a moment before grinning. “Man, that’s a practiced smile.” Cocking her head to the side, she lifted an eyebrow. “Completely fake.”<br />
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Finding all thoughts of aches and pains and hunger gone, he realized he wanted to know more about her. “Really?”<br />
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“Completely.”<br />
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“How do you know?”<br />
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She gestured to him. “’Cause I’ve been talking to you, and I’ve seen the real one.” She stuck her chin out. “When you were teasing me. Now it looks like you’re running for president.”<br />
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Thoughts of his father flashed through his mind. His gut twisted, and he felt himself wincing.<br />
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“I’m sorry.” She was giving him an intense look.<br />
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He quickly changed the subject. “Tell me about this bad day or year.”<br />
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A derisive laugh escaped her as she opened another bin and loaded more merchandise into it. “Ah, no. It’s … complicated.”<br />
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Taking a chance, he put his bag of stuff down and moved next to her, folding one of the coats the way she was doing.<br />
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She shook her head, but kept packing. “Now you’re helping me?”<br />
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“Why not?” He leaned over the table and put it neatly in her bin. Then he reached for another. “It’s the Christmas spirit, right?”<br />
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Lifting her eyebrows, she put another coat in the bin and closed it. “So you’re a Mr. Do-Gooder, are you?”<br />
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He was the completely opposite kind of guy, and he knew it, but he just grinned and said, “Yep, that’s me.”<br />
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<strong>Author Taylor Hart</strong><br />
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Taylor Hart has always been drawn to a good love triangle, hot chocolate and long conversations with new friends. Writing has always been a passion that has consumed her dreams and forced her to sit in a trance for long hours, completely obsessed with people that don’t really exist. Taylor would have been a country star if she could have carried a tune—maybe in the next life.<br />
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Also by Author Taylor Hart</h2>
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Nathan's story's is a stand alone book. But, there's more other fun bachelor billionaires who have already fallen in love.<br />
If you wanted to read Bachelor Billionaire Romances in order it would go like this:<br />
The Football Groom<br />
The Country Groom<br />
The Unfinished Groom<br />
The Barefoot Groom<br />
The Masquerading Groom<br />
The Christmas Groom<br />
The Lost Groom<br />
The Undercover Groom<br />
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<strong>Trouble in Loveland by Jennifer Peel</strong><br />
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What does dating the boss + meddling ex-wife + most adorable three-year-old ever equal? Trouble in Loveland.<br />
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At seventeen, Charlee Jensen packed her bags and left her beloved hometown of Loveland, swearing she would never have anything to do with the men that left her heartbroken: her father, the man that taught her heroes can fall; and Ryan Carter, her much older neighbor and teenage crush.<br />
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Now eight years later, Charlee has two degrees she never wanted and no job prospects, forcing her to swallow her pride and come home to work for her father’s accounting firm—the same firm where newly divorced Ryan Carter is now a partner.<br />
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But trouble starts to stir when Ryan realizes the girl next door is all grown up and completely smitten with his adorable three-year-old. Ryan finds it hard to resist his beautiful, yet annoyingly charming neighbor and coworker, but is torn between his feelings and trying to keep the peace with his ex-wife, the mother of his child. It’s a recipe for trouble. Will Charlee and Ryan find the formula for success?<br />
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<strong>Praise for Trouble in Loveland</strong><br />
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"Jennifer Peel's writing captures you from the start and pulls you in. Trouble in Loveland is a fantastic book and was the perfect escape that I look for when I read. It has it all! Drama, humor, and romance. Highly recommend!" - Becky Monson, Author of The Spinster Series ★★★★★<br />
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"I absolutely loved this book! I just discovered Jennifer Peel, and I'm so glad I did. Her writing is fun, the dialogue witty, and her character development brilliant. Trouble in Loveland is the third book I've read by this author and it won't be my last. I am definitely a new fan!!" Cindy Roland Anderson,Author of Under a Georgia Moon ★★★★★<br />
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My heart pounded erratically as Ryan looked up at me and smiled. The butterflies were beyond excited and swearing like sailors. I bit my lip nervously and watched Ryan walk my way. I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I knew it didn’t mean anything to him, but not to sound cheesy, it was like a dream come true for me. All I needed was some fog behind him as he sauntered over to me.<br />
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He held out his hand as soon as he approached me. “Will you give me the pleasure of dancing with me?” I think that was the sexiest thing I’d ever heard in my life.<br />
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I couldn’t talk very well, which was saying something. I always had something to say. I nodded my head and held out my hand, that I prayed wasn’t sweaty. Before he led me away, I tossed the bouquet to Amy, who wore a sly grin.<br />
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As we made it to the middle of the floor, I heard the DJ say, “Now don’t they make a lovely couple? Maybe there will be another love connection tonight.” I think I turned about ten shades of red. Ryan didn’t seem fazed by it as he pulled me to him and held me firmly, but gently. His hand rested on my mid-back. With his other hand he took my hand, and instead of holding it out, he brought it in, more intimately, against our bodies. Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” began to play. Ryan was obviously an experienced dancer as his steps kept in time with the rhythm of my new favorite song.<br />
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Ryan’s eyes seared into mine. “I was hoping I would get to dance with you tonight.”<br />
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“You were?”<br />
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“Yes, but you’ve been quite popular.” He pulled back a tad and looked down at my dress. “You look very …”<br />
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“Please don’t say grown up.”<br />
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He smiled and shook his head. “I wasn’t going to say that, I was going to say …” he tried to think of something.<br />
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“You were going to say it, weren’t you?”<br />
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He sighed. “Charlee, you really know how to make a guy feel inadequate, don’t you?”<br />
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“I’m sorry.”<br />
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“Don’t be. I find I like it.”<br />
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“You do?”<br />
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He nodded his head. “I also find you to be very …” he hesitated.<br />
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“Very what?”<br />
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“Beautiful and annoyingly charming.”<br />
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“How can somebody be annoying and charming at the same time?”<br />
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“See what I mean?” He held me close.<br />
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<strong>More Trouble in Loveland by Jennifer Peel</strong><br />
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Another Timeless Single Romance! Join Jennifer Peel for MORE TROUBLE IN LOVELAND, a companion story to the beloved romance TROUBLE IN LOVELAND.<br />
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Charlee Jensen-Carter has been looking forward to her first Christmas with her new husband, Ryan, and her adorable stepson for weeks. Not only is her dad tying the knot, but she’s looking forward to two weeks of no exes, no drama, and especially no trouble. At least that’s what she thinks.<br />
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First, she gets talked into wearing red hooker heels again. Next, she finds herself trying to save her dad’s wedding. And if that isn’t bad enough, more than one ex shows up, and she's suddenly in the middle of more trouble than she ever bargained for.<br />
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Will she ever find the right moment to give Ryan the best Christmas present ever? Or will her Christmas hopes and dreams die a fiery death in this comical holiday tale?<br />
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<strong>Praise for More Trouble in Loveland </strong><br />
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“Are you in the mood for a Christmassy book full of love, laughter and swoon worthy moments? Then look no further than More Trouble in Loveland! It's the perfect afternoon read!” – Kathy Jo, KJ’s Book Nook ★★★★★<br />
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“Jennifer Peel’s holiday-themed contemporary romantic comedy novel, More Trouble in Loveland, is a humorous and enjoyable tale . . . highly recommended.” Jack Magnus, Readers Favorite ★★★★★<br />
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"I've been eagerly awaiting a return trip to Loveland with some of my favorite characters. Oh how I've missed Charlee and her very active, sighing and swearing butterflies! Even in the midst of heaping family drama, Charlee and Ryan's love is the stuff happy sighs are made of." – Aimee Brown, Getting Your Read On ★★★★★<br />
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Buried beneath more of my mementos were those dang, strappy high heels. Why was I unearthing these? If Krissy thought I was wearing them again, she was crazy. I didn’t care what the boots looked like that came with the costume; they had to be better than the hooker heels. I was only bringing them so Krissy wouldn’t whine.<br />
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Ryan grinned at the shoes when I emerged from the basement door in our kitchen. “One of my favorite memories is of you wearing those in your cutoffs. I wouldn’t remind a repeat.”<br />
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I remembered that day too. I had been so embarrassed Ryan caught me while I practiced walking in them for Krissy’s wedding. “If memory serves me correctly, you laughed at me.”<br />
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He pulled me to him, and, thankfully, his breath was clean and smelled normal, like honey. “I only laughed to keep away thoughts of wanting to ravish my partner’s daughter.”<br />
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“Uh-huh.”<br />
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He brushed my lips. “You have no idea how hard it was to resist you.”<br />
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“You seemed to manage.” I loved teasing him.<br />
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He groaned against my mouth. “You’ve obliterated all my defenses.”<br />
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“Is that so?” I let the heels drop so I could use my hands for better things. And I was just about to until—<br />
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“MOM!”<br />
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Being a newlywed with a child was tricky business. Ryan sighed but smiled. “I’ll take a rain check.” He had plenty to cash in.<br />
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Jennifer Peel is the award-winning bestselling author of the Dating by Design and Women of Merryton series, as well as several other contemporary romances. Though she lives and breathes writing, her first love is her family. She is the mother of three amazing kiddos and has recently added the title of mother-in-law, with the addition of two terrific sons-in-law. She’s been married to her best friend and partner in crime for a lot longer than seems possible. Some of her favorite things are late night talks, beach vacations, the mountains, pink bubble gum ice cream, tours of model homes, and Southern living. She can frequently be found with her laptop on, fingers typing away, indulging in chocolate milk, and writing out the stories that are constantly swirling through her head.<br />
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My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson</h3>
For as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved.<br />
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Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn't factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn't want her sister to either.<br />
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Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself.<br />
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A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.<br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">In an ever-changing world, we can be certain of one thing: we are beloved by God. <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit;">Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women</em> tackles tough topics girls face, from bullying and social media to friendships and dating, all the while showing readers how infinitely precious they are in God’s sight.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion paired with a scripture verse and journaling space to help readers reflect on the day’s message. With honest, poignant, and sometimes humorous text, every page will speak to the pressures and changes girls face, giving them real-world applications to find God in their hearts and in their lives. Perfect for everyday use, <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit;">Adored</em> will resonate with girls searching for truth and guidance. Gift givers will love this highly-designed book featuring a beautiful, foiled cover, and two-color interior pages.</span></div>
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This little hardback book is pretty and would make a nice gift for a young woman for her personal devotional time or maybe as a group devotional. With short daily devotions paired with scripture verses (NIV) and space for journaling, this book is a good tool for tackling tough topics young ladies face every day. It's got an eye-catching cover with a pretty bird graphic with blue and gold designs. However, in this day of many different types of journaling devotionals, I was a little underwhelmed by the inside pages. They are pretty simple with the same design on each page. Other than that, this is a pretty little devotional that many young ladies will enjoy.<br />
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*Thanks to Propeller/FlyBy for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*<br />
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The ESV Illuminated Bible places the full ESV text alongside over 500 elegantly hand-lettered gold ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi. Printed on thick cream-colored paper, the Bible's single-column text setting and wide margins provide generous space for additional notes, prayers, and designs—inviting readers to creatively engage with and reflect on the beauty of God's Word.<br />
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*50 full-page verse illustrations<br />
*250+ hand-lettered margin verses<br />
*100+ other illustrations throughout<br />
*Illustrated by Dana Tanamachi, whose work has been featured by Google, The Wall Street Journal, Random House, USPS, and Target<br />
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Dana Tanamachi is an American lettering artist, graphic designer, and illustrator whose exquisite typographic murals ignited the worldwide chalk-lettering trend. She has been commissioned by clients such as Instagram, Target, Google, Time Magazine, Nike, and West Elm. Learn more at tanamachistudio.com.<br />
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Website: <a href="http://illuminatedbible.org/">IlluminatedBible.org</a><br />
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This Bible is beautiful!! It's navy cloth over board with an elegant gold design on the cover and it comes in a permanent slipcase to keep it pristine. The inside is just as elegant with full page and individual illustrations in a glimmering gold ink. Each book of the Bible is introduced with a full page custom illustration that draws it's elements from the pages of that individual book. They are gorgeous! Throughout the Bible there are also 50 full page verse illustrations and 250+ hand-lettered verses in the margins as well as 100+ other illustrations. The margins are wide to allow for your own notes and journaling. It really is a stunningly beautiful edition of the Bible.</div>
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Now for the cons - the pages, although thicker than your normal bible, are not so thick that pen and ink won't show through. In fact the illustrations already in the bible show through. So I would say you would probably be limited in what you could use for journaling. Also, this is not a study Bible since there is no concordance, no cross-referencing, no footnotes, no red-lettering, etc. You would need to have additional study materials handy if that is what you are wanting. And it is pretty heavy so this particular version would not be one you would want to carry around. </div>
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This ESV Illuminated Bible would be a wonderful gift for someone wanting a beautiful unique journaling Bible for their quiet time at home. It truly is a gorgeous Bible.</div>
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*Thanks to Propeller/FlyBy for a complimentary copy of this Bible. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">• Enter below for your chance to win a </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">copy of <i>The ESV Illuminated Bible Art Journaling Edition</i></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">. Get bonus entries for tweeting about the contest after you enter (I wrote the tweet for you to make it easy to share) and for following the other prompts.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">• Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor, </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><i>Propeller / FlyBy Promotions</i></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">, in the last 30 days on this blog, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">• Open only to those who can legally enter. Giveaway is open to residents of the continental U.S. and Canada only. You must be 18 years or older to enter.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">• Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and will be listed here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">• This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">• VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.</span><br />
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<i style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): </b>Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. </i><br />
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