Saturday, December 14, 2024

Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Trail to the Lonely Tree (Book 1 of the Jaguar Oracle Series) by Kurt Mähler

 


About the Book



Book: The Trail to the Lonely Tree (Book 1 of the Jaguar Oracle Series)

Author: Kurt Mähler

Genre: Christian Magical Realism Fantasy

Release date: September 30, 2024

A richly poetic tale of friendship, courage, and destiny that will awaken the imagination of children and adults alike.

When Oracle, a jaguar from the Yucatán, learns of the dying words of the last jaguar in the Rio Grande Valley, he finds himself on a perilous journey to see a prophecy fulfilled.

To do so he must travel 1,400 miles to Texas and find the Lonely Tree, where his kin spoke an enigma to the heavens as hunters took him down. But the Lonely Tree is in the dangerous realm of Man—and Oracle will need more than his own wisdom and strength to fulfill the task.

Oracle remembers Eden and the naming of the animals; what Adam spoke to the first of each kind. He discovers the animals in the Valley have forgotten their names—as has Man himself.

Can he not only fulfill the prophecy, but help the animals reclaim ancient truths before they are lost forever?

This hope-filled tale explores the quest for courage in a fallen world and how to make the faith journey—and its sacrifices—worthwhile.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Kurt Mähler writes in the prophetic and poetic tradition, inspired by the wonder of creation and cultures of the world. He and his wife have served in forty nations as encouragers in the Christian faith, where Kurt discovered the beauty and wisdom of storytelling. His roots include the Gulf Coast, Rio Grande Valley, and Heart of Texas.

 

 

 

 



More from Kurt

During my eleven years in Afghanistan with my wife Karen and five children, I learned that sometimes we need ‘aha’ moments instead of how-to manuals; a story instead of a sermon; an encounter instead of a lecture.

That’s why my answer to the question, “What if a jaguar appeared in South Texas?” is saturated with parables, prayers, poems, proverbs, and prophetic words set in the voices of creation.

My wife Karen is from where this imaginary tale takes place, so I have visited it often. On one visit, I saw a 1946 black-and-white photo of what was believed to be the last jaguar in the Rio Grande Valley. Hunters gathered around their prize. The question, “What if a jaguar came back here?” struck like a match inside me and became a bonfire of discovery for six books, beginning with The Trail to the Lonely Tree.

C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Tolkien, Milton, and Dante are the literary mentors I have looked to for this Christian fantasy, which, in my case, is a form called “magical realism.”

 

It’s real in that you can visit, for example, the Port Isabel lighthouse or the Rio Grande River; it’s magical in that I have immersed that world into another one—one that isn’t “real” yet completely true. The ranches are fictitious and yet, as symbols, speak the truth to the way things are and the way things could be as wheat and weeds grow together in the realm of Man.

The descriptions of the animals and plants of the Rio Grande Valley are as accurate as I could labor to attain. For the stars, I employed the astronomy app Starry Night Enthusiast 8 to precisely describe the activity of the heavens during the time of the tale, which is from September 2016 through August 2017 in Book 1.

The herblore is a work of research too. Patch the raccoon heals a friend’s injury with aloe vera and the pita plant, while later he and ab aplomado falcon named Sent attempt to heal an ailing, abandoned child with leaves of the anacahuita (Texas wild olive); twigs of the allthorn (amargoso); and tasajillo berries of the Christmas cactus.

A word about the jaguar named Oracle. He isn’t Aslan, but he sure seems to have spent time with him. His faith journey might be like yours, with clues to the future, a heart to serve others—and profound disappointments along the way.

Let’s discover together how to begin again, own our faith, leverage our sorrows, and pick up the trail before us. For the way to our future often begins with a memory. Our destinies are found in the first things our Creator told us long ago in childhood and before. That is where we will most likely find courage for our calling.

I don’t mean ‘calling’ in the sense of clergy alone, but in the sense of living as your original self, the one God thought of when He said, “Let there be…”

I wrote this tale to impart such courage.

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, December 12

Vicky Sluiter, December 13 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, December 14

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, December 15 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 15

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, December 16

Simple Harvest Reads, December 17 (Author Interview)

Denise L. Barela, December 17

Aryn The Libraryan, December 18

For the Love of Literature, December 19 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 20

Tell Tale Book Reviews, December 21 (Author Interview)

Blogging With Carol, December 22

Blossoms and Blessings, December 23 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, December 24

Stories By Gina, December 25 (Author Interview)

Giveaway



To celebrate his tour, Kurt is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card, a detailed digital map of the entire six-book tale, a paperback copy of the book, and an audiobook copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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My Review

The Trail to the Lonely Tree starts off The Jaguar Oracles series by Kurt Mähler. I am not a huge fantasy fan but the gorgeous cover had me intrigued and wanted to find out how if the book was just as good. I loved Oracle the jaguar's tale and taking this adventure with him. I found his story offered hope and inspiration.

I am going to give The Trail to the Lonely Tree four stars. I believe fans of clean fantasy fiction will not want to miss out on this one. I am curious to see what happens next in the second installment from The Jaguar Oracles series, The Search for the Shadow Cat.

I received a paperback copy of Kurt Mähler's The Trail to the Lonely Tree from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Never Forgotten by Hannah Linder



About the Book



Book: Never Forgotten

Author: Hannah Linder

Genre: Christian Fiction / Historical / Regency Romance

Release date: November, 2024

All He Wanted was Justice. All She Wanted was His Heart.

Georgina Whitmore, not accustomed to any man being unaffected by her charms, is plagued with the disappearance and rejection of Simon Fancourt. Twelve years later, Mr. Fancourt returns to British society with two children and a mad hunger for justice.

Racing against time, Simon works to uncover the men responsible for his wife’s horrific murder, protect his children, and fulfill his father’s unexpected will by marrying Georgina—the last thing in the world he wants to do.

Though her heart throbs to accept, she would rather lose him again than have his name without his love. She denies his proposal of matrimony, knowing it will cost them both. But as tragedies unravel and secret enemies narrow their sights on Simon, Georgina risks her life—and her reputation—to protect him and the children. Will the danger scorch them alive? Or will it, for the first time, open his heart to her?

 

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About the Author

Hannah Linder resides in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia. Represented by Books & Such, she writes Regency romantic suspense novels filled with passion, secrets, and danger. She is a four-time Selah Award winner, a 2023 Carol Award semi-finalist, a 2023 Angel Book Award third place winner, and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Also, Hannah is an international and multi-award-winning graphic designer who specializes in professional book cover design. She designs for both traditional publishing houses and individual authors, including New York TimesUSA Today, and international bestsellers. She is also a self-portrait photographer of historical fashion. When Hannah is not writing, she enjoys playing her instruments—piano, guitar, ukulele, and banjolele—songwriting, painting still life, walking in the rain, square dancing, and sitting on the front porch of her 1800s farmhouse.

More from Hannah

We seldom know anyone. I mean, really know them. We brush hands with people, laugh with them, tell them our stories, listen to theirs, and think we know them.

But we don’t.

We have no idea what thrums in their heart, late at night, when they burrow their face into a wet pillow. We have no idea what they fear. We have no idea what beautiful thoughts dance in their mind, or what ugly mysteries harden like lava in the pit of their chest.

“We all have secrets,” Georgina Whitmore, our heroine in Never Forgotten, once said to Mr. Simon Fancourt. He didn’t understand. He didn’t even suspect.

Because he’d sat beside her a hundred times.

Played whist with her.

Rode alongside her in summer carriage rides.

Smiled at her—emptily—and cringed a little when she smiled back.

If you had asked him, at seventeen years old, if he knew Georgina Whitmore, he would have been earnest in his answer. “Yes.” Lovely. Soft. Teasing. Ridiculous. Shallow. All attributes he professed to know only by their brief, passionless courtship.

She was more than he had ever noticed.

Deeper than he had imagined.

Perhaps if he had looked longer, prodded harder, he might have seen a glimpse of what dwelled in the heart of the woman he was betrothed to marry. How long is too long? How many years may blindness, ignorance, and prejudice be forgiven? Even if Simon finally discovers the loveliness of her heart, will it be too late?

If you walk away from Never Forgotten with nothing else, I hope you feel challenged to look deeper. As you’re brushing hands, laughing, telling stories—I hope you stare into people’s eyes and search for a bit of their soul.

We’re all more than what we seem.

We all have secrets.

Like Simon, you may discover the people around you are more beloved, dear, and wonderful than you ever imagined.

Blog Stops

Alena Mentink, December 6

Book Looks by Lisa, December 6

Inspired by Fiction, December 7

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 8

Stories By Gina, December 9 (Author Interview)

Pens Pages and Pulses, December 9

Texas Book-aholic, December 10

Cover Lover Book Review, December 11

Jeanette’s Thoughts, December 11

Betti Mace, December 12

Locks, Hooks and Books, December 13

Mary Hake, December 13

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 14

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 15

Pause for Tales, December 16

Books You Can Feel Good About, December 16

For Him and My Family, December 17

An Author’s Take, December 18

Sylvan Musings, December 18

Holly’s Book Corner, December 19

Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Hannah is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon e-Gift card and a print copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.


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My Review

Never Forgotten is yet another fabulous read from the talented Hannah Linder. I loved going back in time and meeting Georgina and Simon. The heartache that Georgina had experienced in the past made me understand and relate. The plot included danger that made want to continue reading to find out what will happen next. I did not want to put the book down until I was finished. I thought it was a great read and now my new favorite written by this author.

I am going to give Never Forgotten a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for lover of clean historical romance, particularly the Regency era. I am looking forward to the next release from Hannah Linder.

I received a paperback copy of Hannah Linder's Never Forgotten from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle by Daniel Petronelli



About the Book



Book: The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle

Author: Daniel Petronelli

Genre: Religion & Spirituality, Holiday Celebration, Children’s Chapter Book, Inspirational, Action & Adventure

Release date: October, 2021

In the small foothill village of Shiloh on a stormy Christmas Eve, a group of children find themselves lost in a powerful storm. When a chance encounter with a kind stranger presents itself, their faith is put to the test as they discover the true meaning of Christmas, learn valuable life lessons, and experience the transformative power of just one tiny seed: The Seed of Faith.

This unforgettable, multi-award winning story will inspire readers of all ages to believe in miracles and the unwavering presence of God in their lives.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Dan Petronelli was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He currently divides his time with his wife between West Bridgewater, Massachusetts and Stuart, Florida.

He is a strong member of his local community and has served as a Christian worship leader where he led a large congregation in praise and worship songs, including two of his original songs: “ Walking in the Light” and “ Providence.”

Dan Petronelli participated in Smith’s Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir contest, and his memoir was selected and later published by HarperCollins.

Dan found a message in a bottle when he was a young boy tinkering on a rocky shoreline. It was a profound spiritual message that he has kept and still treasures today.

This inspired story was written as a cherished Christmas gift for his family, and it is his hope that the SEED OF FAITH will also bring joy and continue to grow in the hearts of readers around the world.

More from Daniel

”The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle” is an inspiring story about the joy and blessings of faith.
 
I originally wrote this heartfelt story as a Christmas gift for my family, and it has since become a cherished tradition for us to read together on Christmas Eve. Encouraged by friends and relatives, I was inspired to share this story with a wider audience.
 
The book features numerous beautiful color illustrations by the talented artist Emily Pritchett.
 
At its core, this multi-award-winning tale focuses on finding courage during life’s most challenging moments and drawing strength from the Lord, knowing that He is always by your side.
 
Its captivating spiritual adventure unfolds as a small group of children finds themselves lost in a powerful storm on Christmas Eve, making it an engaging read for children.
 
This story glorifies the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus Christ, not Santa Claus.
 
It illustrates the power of just one tiny seed of faith, showing that with God’s blessings, it can grow in the hearts and change the lives of all who believe.
 
My earnest hope is that “The Seed of Faith” will continue to take root and flourish in the hearts of readers around the world.
 
Planting a Seed of Faith in the hearts of our children—what greater gift could we possibly give?
 

Blog Stops


Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 4

Vicky Sluiter, December 5 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, December 6

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, December 7 (Author Interview)

She Lives to Read, December 8

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 9

Simple Harvest Reads, December 10 (Author Interview)

Cover Lover Book Review, December 11

Locks, Hooks and Books, December 12

For the Love of Literature, December 13 (Author Interview)

Lights in a Dark World, December 13

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 14

Tell Tale Book Reviews, December 15 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, December 16

Blossoms and Blessings, December 17 (Author Interview)

MrsK Books to Go, December 17

Giveaway



To celebrate his tour, Daniel is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Visa gift certificate and signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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My Review

I adored reading Daniel Petronelli’s The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle. I found it to be a sweet and delightful tale of faith and hope. I was inspired reading this heartwarming story set during the magical season of Christmas. There were several lessons that all – young and old – could learn from within the pages. I really loved reading every single page.

I am giving The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle five stars. I highly recommend it for readers between the ages of nine and fourteen who enjoy reading inspirational stories. I would love to read more by the talented author, Daniel Petronelli, in the near future. This one should not be missed. 

I received a copy of Daniel Petronelli’s The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Virtual Book Tour and Giveaway: The Fate of Our Union by Hildebrand Hermannson

 


THE FATE OF OUR UNION

Hildebrand Hermannson



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GENRE:  Fantasy

 

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BLURB:

 

A mountainous thundering bull breaks up battling tribesmen, summoning three struggling youths, as an insidious unseen enemy turns tribes against tribes—pitting rich against poor, sons against fathers, and men against gods. Its insatiable hunger for division threatens to plunge mankind into a dystopian realm ruled by man-eating wolves.

 

A miraculous seven-headed horse, a symbol of unity, assembles the struggling youths of extraordinary origin into a journey of self-discovery. There Sunu the Saxon Poet, Rufus the Roman Stoic, and Keresaspa the Sarmatian Priestess must overcome pride, aversion, and unforgiveness; there they must learn from historical heroes, philosophers, and amazingly similar gods to battle the unseen monster and its rising wolfmen.

 

Fated to part ways to face the demons at home, Sunu, Rufus, and Keresaspa must reunite as they bring divided peoples together to fight the source tearing everyone apart. They must heed the divine wisdom of the seven-headed horse and justly wield the seven magic weapons they’ve mysteriously been given to overcome the unseen enemy and understand the higher purpose of the mountainous thundering bull.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Sunu meets the seven-headed, winged horse, Long Ears (CH 4 of The Fate of Our Union).

 

Sunu’s breath caught in his throat as he stared at a white stallion with seven handsome heads, spreading a glorious pair of wings. It towered at twenty-one hands, and its seven heads encircled its neck like temple pillars; one faced forward, one angled to the left, one angled to the right. A head was on each side, while two in the back angled left and right. “You are the one we’re speaking to,” its pink lips uttered under black nostrils, the words echoing in Sunu’s ears like a divine melody.

 

“It’s as if all seven were as one!” Sunu imagined the sacred horses merging, gazing breathlessly as they surrounded the seven-headed, winged stallion inside the birch grove. His heart raced in suspense, his eyes wide with wonder, as he awaited its next move.

 

The stallion’s seven heads repeated, “As one.”

 

“I’ve heard of a horse with eight legs.” Sunu imagined Woden’s horse, Sleipnir. “But never one with seven heads . . . that can speak . . . and has wings!” Visually high, Sunu gaped at every beautifully mane-draped head under the dreamily feathered wings.

 

The stallion’s forward-facing head replied in a deep, resonant voice, “It’s time you heard.”

 

  

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Hildebrand Hengest Hermannson’s deep-rooted fire for Indo-European culture and Western Philosophy ignites his first novel, The Fate of Our Union, the inaugural piece in a planned series. His work draws inspiration from the national epics The Saga of the Volsungs (Norse), Mahabharata (Indian), Aenid (Roman), Odyssey (Greek), Táin Bó Cúailnge (Celtic), and Shahnameh (Iranian), weaving these rich cultures into original stories featuring fantasy world-building, dynamic characters, and intricate plots and themes. His Wild Hunt of thought breathes life into his spiritual, ethical, and cultural interests, inspiring us all to strive for imperishable virtue.

 



Website: https://www.hhhermannson.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HHHermannson

Twitter: https://x.com/HHHermannson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hhhermannson77/

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/hhhermannson/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214514568-the-fate-of-our-union

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZS7TD5V?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100

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GIVEAWAY:

One randomly chosen winner via rafflecopter will win a $25 Amazon/BN.com gift card.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Review and Giveaway: Grammie And Pupa's House by Daisy Butterfield

 



Book Details:

​Book Title:  Grammie And Pupa's House by Daisy Butterfield
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-12),  72 pages
GenreChildren's Fiction
PublisherDaisy Butterfield Press
Release date:  September 30, 2024
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Nov 18 to Dec 13, 2024
Content Rating:  G:The story follows Daisy during an afternoon at her grandparents house making snacks, planting the garden, playing cards, and enjoying the warmth and love of her grandparents.
Book Description:

Welcome to Grammie and Pupa's House!
The door is always open and everyone is welcome in as the smell of fresh baked pies and cookies lingers in the kitchen air. So, pour a cup of tea and sit down and relax. It is my pleasure to share with you a day in the life of Grammie and Pupa as seen through the eyes of their granddaughter, Daisy.
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Meet the Author:

I was born in a small New England town. Growing up I lived just two houses away from my grandparents, and spent countless days hanging out with Grammie and Pupa playing games and gardening. I loved flowers, and still do. I would roam the fields picking wild Lupine, Queen Anne's Lace, and, of course, Daisies. This book is a legacy to my grandparents, a way of saying thank you for the sweet memories. May you make sweet memories with your little ones as you read this book with them.

connect with author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads

Giveaway: 

My Review:

Grammie and Pupa's House is a sweet children's book by Daisy Butterfield. It tells the sweet story of seeing through a granddaughter's eyes of spending time with her grandparents, Grammie and Pupa, at their house. I loved their relationship and learning the lessons with Daisy along the way. It was fun to see what she experiences, such as, cooking with Grammie, or spending outdoors with Pupa. It shows how important for grandchildren to spend time with their grandparents, as well as, grandparents taking the time for their grandchildren.
Grammie and Pupa's House is illustrated by the talented artist, Justin Wayoro. The pictures are so vividly colorful, beautiful and appealing to the eye. I believe they are a perfect addition to the book. A great way to hold the youngest of readers' attention all throughout. 
I am giving Grammie and Pupa's House five stars. I highly recommend it for readers between the ages of four and twelve years old. It would, also, be great for grandparents to read so they can see how important and special it is for grandchild to spend time with them. I think it should be on the shelves of public libraries and be shared again and again. I would love to read more by author, Daisy Butterfield, in the future.
I received a hard cover copy of Daisy Butterfield's Grammie and Pupa's House from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Review: Dangerous Pursuit by Bethany Rosa

 



Book Details:

​Book Title:  DANGEROUS PURSUIT by Bethany Rosa
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  286 pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance
PublisherGallatin Publishing
Release date:  October 2024
Formats Available for Review: print (print - softback), ebook (EPUB, PDF, BookFunnel Download)
Tour dates: Nov 18 to Dec 13, 2024
Content Rating:  R for multiple explicit sex scenes and bad language.
Book Description:

Mia Nightingale Marcos is more nightmare than nightingale.

I’m handed the reins to the family business along with an inexperienced assistant barely out of high school. Not to mention, she’s distractingly beautiful and completely off-limits. I plan to be so unbearable she’ll quit, but she’s tougher than she looks. Now she appears to be hiding something and the deeper I dig, the more invested I become, causing my world to spin.

Just when I think I’ve got her figured out, she vanishes, leaving a trail of unanswered questions, sending me on a dangerous pursuit.

Jackson Soloman is the boss from hell.

But I can handle him. Balancing work by day and poker by night was a breeze until Jackson stepped in. It was easier when he was making my life hell, not trying to play hero. Now, I can’t shake him off, and with the growing attraction between us, I’m not sure I want to.

Just when I think I’ve hit the jackpot, I’m forced to fold, leaving everything behind for a chance at salvation.

​Will Mia and Jackson survive the trials of deceit and danger that lie ahead? In a heart-wrenching climax that tests their love and commitment, every decision could be their last bet.
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Author Bethany Rosa
Meet the Author:

Bethany Rosa has been passionate about romance since her teenage years. After raising four wonderful daughters, she embarked on a writing career, channeling her love for the genre into crafting captivating stories. Bethany enjoys creating sexy tales featuring alpha males who fall for strong, independent women, making the chase irresistible. Besides writing, she loves to travel, especially to visit her two (soon to be three) daughters living in Europe. When not globetrotting, she enjoys time at home with her husband, dividing her days between the serene mountains of Montana and the sunny landscapes of Arizona.

connect with the author: website newsletter ~ facebook instagram bookbub goodreads

My Review: 
I enjoyed reading the first book from The Pursuit series by Bethany Rosa, Pursuit of Innocence. I was curious to see what happens in the second installment, Dangerous Pursuit. Even though it is part of a series, I believe that it can easily be read as a stand alone. However, I do not think the first book should be missed. I have to admit that I am not normally a romance reader with detailed scenes that are explicit, but I am glad I did not miss out on reading this story. Since the spicier scenes are not for me, I did choose to skip over them. The storyline itself was fabulous. It had a great mix of drama, action, suspense, mystery, danger, and adventure with twists and turns that I was not expecting. Mia and Jackson had good chemistry together and their interactions were entertaining at times. I wanted to keep reading to find out what would become between the two. An overall good read.
I am going to give Dangerous Pursuit three and a half stars. I believe fans of romantic fiction, particularly that are on the more detailed with the steamy sex scenes, would greatly enjoy it. I would be interested to see what happens next in the third installment from The Pursuit series, The Pursuit of Love.
I received a digital copy of Bethany Rosa's Dangerous Pursuit from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Review Tour and Giveaway: Loving Lizzie Finn by Tamara Hughes

 


LOVING LIZZIE FINN

Tamara Hughes

 


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GENRE:  Historical romance

 

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BLURB:

 

Lizzie Finn grew up in a brothel, and she’s reminded of that fact every day. She dreams of finding a job and becoming independent. Only then can she be free of her aunt’s disdain. First, she must find an employer who won’t turn her away because of her past.

 

Byron Greeley is determined to save his family’s business after Lizzie’s uncle falsifies the amount Byron owes on a loan from the bank. Determined to find proof of Teague’s perfidy, Byron slips into the banker’s house and rummages through the study only to be discovered by Lizzie, a red-haired beauty who utterly captivates him.

 

Byron offers Lizzie a job in exchange for information about her uncle, and because she believes her uncle is innocent, she agrees. When Teague discovers Lizzie and Byron’s growing affection, he threatens to destroy Byron and his family, insisting Byron is exploiting her. Is Teague’s warning well-founded? Are Byron’s feelings for Lizzie true, or is Byron using her for his own gain?

 

 

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EXCERPT:

 

“What are you looking for then?”

 

He raised a clumsy finger to his lips. “A secret ledger.” As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them. Cursing beneath his breath, he shook his head. “I shouldn’t have said that.”

 

She stepped to the side as if to give him room. “Go home. You’re drunk.”

 

Heaving a sigh, Byron made no move to follow her directive. “Please don’t tell your uncle I was here.”

 

“I make no promises. Now, if you will.” She waved her hand toward the door. Her movements were graceful, mesmerizing.

 

Byron rubbed his forehead to clear his thoughts. He’d made a mess of things. He shouldn’t have come here. He shouldn’t have gulped down that bottle of rum. “You don’t understand.” Maybe if he explained, she would keep his secret. “Your uncle has hoodwinked me. H-he changed our loan agreement after it was already signed, making the amount I’m expected to pay almost double of what it was. The agreement is due in only two months.”

 

“My uncle is an honorable man. He wouldn’t do such a thing.”

 

Sudden exhaustion swamped him, and Byron sank into the desk chair. “I don’t know why he forged the agreement. Why now? Why my business?”

 

Byron studied the beauty in the doorway. Her demure nightclothes gave her an aura of innocence. His angel.

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

A small-town girl with a big imagination, Tamara Hughes had no idea what to do with her life. After graduating from college, she moved to a big city, started a family and a job, and still struggled to find that creative outlet she craved. An avid reader of romance, she gave writing a try and became hooked on the power of exploring characters, envisioning adventures, and creating worlds. She enjoys stories with interesting twists and heroines who have the grit to surmount any obstacle, all without losing the ability to laugh. To learn more, stop by her website: www.tamarahughes.com.

 

 

You can also find her on:

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/tamarahughesauth

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tamara-hughes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamara.hughes2/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7738043.Tamara_Hughes

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/author/tamarahughes

 

Buy link for Loving Lizzie Finn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFMQ4X1H

 

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GIVEAWAY:

 

The author will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.



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MY REVIEW:

 Loving Lizzie Finn is my first experience in reading a book from Tamara Hughes. I enjoyed this romance and getting to know the main character, Lizzie Finn, and going back to her time in history. I admired her courage throughout the story. I found it to be an easy and quick read that I had no problem reading in one sitting.  I thought it was a great read. 

I am going to give Loving Lizzie Finn a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read historical romance. I would be interested in reading more from Tamara Hughes in the future to see where else she will take her fans.

I received a digital copy of Tamara Hughes' Loving Lizzie Finn from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.