Wednesday, May 8, 2019

VBT and Giveaway: Soul of the Storm by Jean M Grant


Soul of the Storm
by Jean M. Grant

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GENRE:   Contemporary Romance

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BLURB:

Charlotte MacGregor lost the thrill of conquering mountains five years ago when her sister disappeared on a hiking adventure without her. Still guilt-ridden, Charlotte heads for a vacation to rustic Vermont with a friend—where she's surrounded by reminders of her devastating loss and plagued with unanswered questions.

Matiu Christiansen is an outdoors buff. He works multiple jobs to save for his dream of owning an outfitter in New Zealand. He's never quite felt at home in the United States and he yearns for his Maori roots, but his attraction to Charlotte puts a kink in his plans to move home later this year.
Thrown together by coincidence, Charlotte and Matiu form a kindred bond through their shared love of the outdoors. Can Charlotte surmount her demons to assist Matiu on a rescue when a late-season snowstorm hits? And can Matiu help Charlotte heal from the pain of the past?


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EXCERPT

She went to feel her ring on her finger with her thumb…but the ring wasn’t there. That old habit would not die even years later.

A dog bark intruded. The man crossed to the back door. “Reka, sweet girl, take your nap. Only a few hours here and then home, okay?” He spoke to her like a father to a toddler. The dog barked again. “A swim and walk this morning weren’t enough for you?”

He approached the dog, petted it, and whispered affections.

Charlotte made a soundless “Aww” and kept perusing.

The man returned, nearer. Residual sweat traced his brow. He pointed to a selection of books in the middle. “These are the best. Depends on what you’re looking for. Honest reviews or glorified fantasies?”

“Honest reviews, always.”

He stroked a hand through his neck-length black hair, the longer top layer falling over his forehead. He squatted and withdrew a few books from the lower shelf. “You could go with the popular or famous names, sure, but I like these authors.” He handed her one.

A book on South America sat in her hands. She muttered, “Thanks. Don’t need that one.”

“Oh, already been there, eh? All good, all good.” He took it and shoved it back on the shelf. “Where do your dreams lie then?”

She swallowed. No, I wasn’t there in that way. I was supposed to have been there. Five years ago. Instead she said, “Well, Vermont for now.”

“You’re in luck. I’m from Willow Springs.”


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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Jean’s background is in science and she draws from her interests in history, nature, and her family for inspiration. She writes historical and contemporary romances and women’s fiction. She also writes articles for family-oriented travel magazines. When she’s not writing or chasing children, she enjoys tending to her flower gardens, hiking, and doing just about anything in the outdoors.

Social Media links:
Website   https://www.jeanmgrant.com/
Twitter   https://twitter.com/JeanGrant05
Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/jeanmgrantauthor/
Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16582543.Jean_M_Grant
Bookbub  https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jean-m-grant


Buy links:
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GIVEAWAY:

Jean M. Grant will be awarding a $20 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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My Review

Soul of the Storm is the first book I have read by Jean M Grant and it will not be the last. I enjoyed Charlotte and Maitiu’s story. I was fascinating from the start and could not put it down until the end. It is not a long read and I had no problem finishing it in a few hours. 

Soul of the Storm gets four and a half stars from me. I look forward more by Jean M Grant in the future. I recommend this one. 

I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.





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6 comments:

  1. Thank you for hosting and for the 4.5 star review!! This book was a pleasure to write and research. Those visiting today, what do you enjoy about novellas? Length, fast pace, time it takes to read...?

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  2. Thanks for sharing your book with us. I think we all enjoy hearing about new books we previously didn't know about. Also, thank you for the giveaway.

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  3. How did you come up with the title for the book?

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  4. A romance with a huge complication and a twist. So unique. Best of luck, Jean.

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