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A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman
Gentleman of Her Dreams by Jen Turano
Daughter of Twin Oaks by Lauraine Snelling
An Untamed Land by Lauraine Snelling
Exciting Autumn Giveaway
4 Oct
Author Anne Mateer is starting a new weekly blog feature titled, Portrait of a Reader. She is kicking off this feature today with a reader very dear to my heart, my mother, Melanie Backus.
I would love for you to hop over to Anne’s website and say hello to these two special ladies. After you do, come back here and let me know you commented and you will be entered to win a copy of the Gooseberry Patch Quick & Easy Autumn cookbook.
I love Anne’s new feature and look forward to getting to know others who love to read!
GIVEAWAY!
The rules for this giveaway are as follows:
1) You must be a follower of this blog to win.
2) You must leave a comment on Anne’s post and this post.
3) You must live within the United States, for shipping purposes.
The giveaway is open until Thursday, October 10 at midnight, Central Standard Time. The winner will be emailed and announced here on the blog next Friday, October 11. Good luck!
More Free Kindle Books!
2 OctClick the pictures to be taken to the Kindle store. Happy Reading!!
The Homecoming by Dan Walsh
Shadows of the Canyon by Tracie Peterson
Somewhere to Belong by Judith Miller
Free Kindle Book
2 Oct
Wings of Glass by Gina Holmes
From Oct. 1st-7th, Gina Holmes’ latest novel, Wings of Glass, will be free from the Kindle store on Amazon.
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Synopsis:
From the best-selling author of Crossing Oceans comes a heartrending yet uplifting story of friendship and redemption. On the cusp of adulthood, eighteen-year-old Penny Carson is swept off her feet by a handsome farmhand with a confident swagger. Though Trent Taylor seems like Prince Charming and offers an escape from her one-stop-sign town, Penny’s happily-ever-after lasts no longer than their breakneck courtship. Before the ink even dries on their marriage certificate, he hits her for the first time. It isn’t the last, yet the bruises that can’t be seen are the most painful of all.
When Trent is injured in a welding accident and his paycheck stops, he has no choice but to finally allow Penny to take a job cleaning houses. Here she meets two women from very different worlds who will teach her to live and laugh again, and lend her their backbones just long enough for her to find her own.
Interview & Giveaway- Anne Mateer
30 Sep
Visit My Book Addiction and More for an author interview with Anne Mateer. Be sure and comment to win a copy of her latest novel, A Home for My Heart!
Roping the Wrangler
26 Sep
Roping the Wrangler (Wyoming Legacy Series) by Lacy Williams
Synopsis:
Schoolmarm Sarah Hansen longs for a family of her own. But horse trainer Oscar White is the last man she’d consider. Still, she can’t help noticing the care he shows three motherless girls and the gentle way he helps Sarah overcome her fear of horses.
Too bossy by half—that’s the Sarah that Oscar remembers from their teenage years. Yet as a former orphan, he finds the little Caldwell sisters—and their pretty teacher—getting under his skin. Could the tender heart Sarah’s always hidden tame a once-reckless wrangler?
Thoughts:
Roping the Wrangler was my first Lacy Williams book but it certainly won’t be my last. I loved Lacy’s attention to details, rich characters, and vivid descriptions.
If you love an Old West series full of heart-warming heroes, this is a series for you!
“Welcome to Bear Creek, Wyoming—where faith, love and family prevail!”
An introduction to this series can be found in the novella, Courted by a Cowboy.
Book 1: Roping the Wrangler
Book 2: Return of the Cowboy Doctor, releases in December
Biography:
By day, Lacy Williams is a stay-at-home mom battling dirty diapers and dog-hair dust-bunnies. By night, she is an award-winning novelist. Lacy combines a love of dogs with her passion for literacy by volunteering with her therapy dog, Mr. Bingley, in a local reading program. Her current projects include more books for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Historical line (cowboys!). Lacy loves to hear from her readers at lacyjwilliams@gmail.com or via her website http://www.lacywilliams.net
On Amazon, you can currently find the Kindle edition of the novella, Courted by a Cowboy, for $1.99.
* I won a copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads program. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Fall Into Love Ultimate Giveaway
24 Sep
Have you entered the Fall Into Love Ultimate Giveaway? All SIX giveaways end October 1st!
Enter here: www.FallIntoLoveContest.com
The winner is…..
20 Sep
Congratulations, AJ Hawke!
Thank you to all who commented and entered to win. More giveaway opportunities coming soon!
*If the winner does not respond to my email within 72 hours, another name will be drawn.
Celebrating with Julie Cantrell
18 Sep
Last week, we traveled to Oxford, Mississippi, to meet Julie Cantrell and celebrate the release of her latest novel, When Mountains Move. What a wonderful celebration it was! Held at Off Square Books, it was an evening of food, fun, and friendships, both old and new.
Julie is such a precious person! She humbly and sincerely thanked all those who offered their help, support, and encouragement through this novel process. I am so thankful for the opportunity we had to meet and I look forward to the next time our paths cross!
When Mountains Move is the sequel to Julie Cantrell’s award-winning novel, Into The Free. I have included the link for the book trailer below. Enjoy Julie’s introduction to the book she calls “my love song to Colorado.”
When Mountains Move book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfbb4m7uSzs
For those of you who have recently joined the blog, you can read my thoughts about When Mountains Move here:
https://buzzingaboutbooks.com/2013/08/16/when-mountains-move-2/
Made to Last
16 Sep
Made to Last by Melissa Tagg
Synopsis:
Miranda Woodruff has it all. At least, that’s how it looks when she’s starring in her homebuilding television show, From the Ground Up. So when her network begins to talk about making cuts, she’ll do anything to boost ratings and save her show–even if it means pretending to be married to a man who’s definitely not the fiance who ran out on her three years ago.
When a handsome reporter starts shadowing Miranda’s every move, all his digging into her personal life brings him a little too close to the truth–and to her. Can the girl whose entire identity is wrapped up in her on-screen persona finally find the nerve to set the record straight? And if she does, will the life she’s built come crashing down just as she’s found a love to last?
Thoughts:
Made to Last is Melissa Tagg’s debut novel, which just released yesterday. I enjoyed every minute of this delightful book!
Melissa Tagg has done a great job writing a wonderful cast of characters you feel like you have always known. Her imagery is vivid and you feel yourself “watching” rather than reading Miranda Woodruff’s reality unfold.
While this is a story of humor and romance, both real and contrived, it also addresses other meaningful issues. Miranda, as well as the men in her life, struggle in their relationships with their families and with God. The plot twists and turns as they question their faith and seek answers.
Made to Last is an engaging story of finding faith and falling in love that will charm its way into your heart. I look forward to reading more from Melissa Tagg!
Biography:
Melissa Tagg is a former reporter turned author who loves all things funny and romancey. Her debut novel, a romantic comedy titled Made to Last, releases from Bethany House in September 2013, with a follow-up slated for summer 2014. In addition to her nonprofit day job, she is also the marketing/events coordinator for My Book Therapy, a craft and coaching community for writers founded by award-winning author Susan May Warren.
During her reporting days, Melissa interviewed presidential candidates and llama farmers, rode a hot air balloon and flew a plane, and once found herself face to face with a buffalo. But today she gets her kicks by letting her characters have their own fun. She’s passionate about humor, grace and happy endings.
Visit Melissa’s fresh, new website at: www.MelissaTagg.com. She currently has a giveaway going on that is open until tomorrow, September 17, at 5 pm, CST. Hop on over and comment to win!
* I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. All thoughts expressed are my own.
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