October 29, 2014
Cover Reveal of the Publicist Book 3 #giveaway
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About the Book
About the Author
Let’s Revisit the Characters…
Some Fun Stuff!
And now for the giveaway!
October 28, 2014
Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh #review
Love and romance in the most unusual places. Will their love be able to make it despite their own fears, mistrust and pain?
About the Book
The Survivors’ Club: Six men and one woman who were all wounded in the Napoleonic Wars. Their friendship was forged during their recovery at Penderris Hall in Cornwall. In the fourth novel of the Survivors’ Club Series, Flavian, Viscount Ponsonby, has left this refuge to find his own salvation – in the love of the most unsuspecting woman.
Flavian was devastated by his fiancee’s desertion after his return home. Now the woman who broke his heart is back and everyone is eager for them to revive their engagement. Except for Flavian. In a panic he runs straight into the arms of a most sensible yet enchanting young woman.
Agnes Keeping has never been truly in love and never wishes to be. Her whole world changes when she meets the charismatic Flavian and suddenly Agnes falls so foolishly and deeply that she agrees to his marriage proposal!
Things were not all as Agnes expected and she is ready to flee. But will Flavian be able to prove his love?
My Thoughts
I fell in love with Only Enchanting – literally could not put this novel down and read right through the night (which thankfully was a Friday night!). I love the time period this novel is set in (as I am sure you have noticed by now!). Agnes is your typical, average but lovely young lady. She has faced her husband’s passing and is content in life. She does not want the unexpected – she wants comfort. I feel so many of us can relate to this – it is hard to make that leap of faith! We all want comfort but sometimes we need to trust and reach further than we ever have before to find true happiness.
Flavian is a man you will fall in love with. He is hard but his hardness finds its fault in the terrible things that have happened to him. He has been hurt beyond what he feels he can handle and his heart still bleeds. He is lost and angry. He needs that person to make him trust and whole again. He hopes to find that person Agnes.
Only Enchanting keeps you hanging on for more. Their personalities constantly put them at odds with each other. Will they strengthen their relationship or will they break it? Mary Balogh also throws in some great character twists in the other characters of the book to keep it interesting.
A fantastic story from start to finish that you will not regret picking up! You can find the novel on Mary’s website.
Rating: 5/5
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
October 28, 2014
Becoming Bea by Leslie Gould #review
Will a childhood rivalry slowly turn to romance? Or will our two main characters fracture their relationship beyond repair?
About Becoming Bea
Beatrice Zook knows God wants her to learn patience towards others. When assisting a family overwhelmed by triplets is quite successful for her, her confidence in dealing with others grows.
One person that she will never be able to find peace with is Ben Rupp. They have known each other forever and Ben understands precisely how to crawl under her skin. What neither she nor Ben will admit is that beneath all their bickering, attraction awaits. When friends decide to try and bring the couple together, will the pair be able to find true love? Or will they damage their relationship beyond repair?
It was beautiful to be able to witness Bea’s growth and her acceptance of her feelings for Ben. I love the way Leslie writes – you feel as if you are a part of Bea’s life. You feel her every pain and joy. Most of her moments you can directly relate to your own.
To find more reviews of Becoming Bea, check out the Litfuse Blog tour here.
Leslie Gould is the co-author with Mindy Starns Clark of the #1 CBA best seller The Amish Midwife, a 2012 Christy Award winner; ECPA best seller Courting Cate, first in the Courtships of Lancaster County series; and Beyond the Blue, winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice for Best Inspirational Novel, 2006. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and has taught fiction writing at Multnomah University as an adjunct professor.
October 24, 2014
Celebrate the Release of Big Hero 6 with #SubwayAndAMovie Giveaway!
Are you as excited for the release of Big Hero 6 as our family is? We can not wait to see the movie!
Big Hero 6 is set in the fictional metropolis of San Fransokyo where a young robotics prodigy and his robot uncover a criminal plot. Together they pull together a team of inexperienced crime fighters to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes. Adorable characters and funny wit make this a movie the whole family will love!
To help get you ready for the movie’s upcoming release, Subway Canada is offering one of my readers the chance to win a Big Hero 6 prize pack! The prize pack includes a $10 Subway gift card, Big Hero 6 poster, kite, trading cards and stickers!! Awesome right?!
Canadians, 18 years of age and older can enter via the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
October 23, 2014
Too Loved to be Lost by Debora M. Coty #review
Too Loved to be Lost is full of simple steps we can all take each day to refresh and heal our mind, body and faith.
About Too Loved to be Lost
In Too Loved to be Lost you will find simple, practical steps for the healing and refreshment of the spirit, body and faith. Whether you are struggling with issues related to trust, depression, patience, relationships or hurts this humour full volume will deliver a much needed smile and equip you with simple to implement tips for attaining the guidance you crave – the kind that can only be found in the unconditional love of Papa God.
My Thoughts
I love the way Debora Coty writes. This was a conversation with Debora guiding you and encouraging you through the difficult moments versus telling you what to do. Her humour is infectious and I found myself laughing out loud at parts (which the hubby did not appreciate as I kept waking him up at night!). She shares her personal stories which I think many of us can relate to (I know I sure did!). While the book provides steps for healing you do not need to be in a painful place to appreciate this book.
You can find more reviews on the Litfuse blog tour here. You can purchase a copy of the book here.
About the Author
Debora M. Coty is a popular speaker, columnist, lifelong Bible student, internationally published freelance writer, and award-winning author of numerous books, including Too Blessed to Be Stressed, and More Beauty, Less Beast. She’s also an orthopedic occupational therapist, writing instructor, and tennis addict. Mother of two grown children, Debora lives and loves in central Florida with her husband, Chuck, and desperately wicked pooch, Fenway.
Rating: 4.5/5
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.