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A simple assignment… turns into life and death...
Is Lila Colton a thief?
Insurance investigator Carter Finch vows to uncover the truth when he visits her gallery. But his temporary mission goes awry when Lila turns out to be incredibly beautiful… and just a bit lethal. A fire engulfs the building, which puts them both in harm’s way. Is Lila his ally or pushing him into a deadly trap?
Book Title: Lost and Found by Ronald L. Ruiz Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 292 pages Genre: Literary Publisher: Embajadoras Press Release date: June 2021
Book Description:
When community leaders began to doubt Abel Mendoza, the law practice he had spent years building began to crumble. It was the 1960s and there was but a handful of Mexican lawyers in California. Abel had worked tirelessly to earn respect in the courts, avoiding any semblance of a personal life to achieve his goals. Now, his personal and professional lives had collided and he found himself being rejected by the community that had previously supported and admired him. His fears of inadequacy kindled, Abel began to question who he really was, what he did, and where he belonged. A desire to avoid these questions and the people who had provoked them sent this small-town lawyer on a trip to escape not only his community but his own self-doubts, and into a relationship that changed his life completely.
I encourage you to join me in reading this interesting GUEST POST by Ronald Ruiz, author of Lost and Found
I just finished reading Cities of the Plain by Cormac Mc Carthy. It is the final book in Mc Carthy's Border Trilogy and that was my second reading of it. I have read the other two books of the Trilogy, All The Pretty Horses and The Crossing several times. For me, Cormac McCarthy is the greatest American novelist. What is so remarkable is that in his trilogy Mc Carthy is writing about two countries, two people and two cultures, none of which were his birthright and which he didn't come to know until the thirties or forties of his life.
He was born in Tennessee to an aristocratic New England family who had moved to Tennessee when President Franklin Roosevelt appointed his father the head of the TVA. He was a misfit and after a year in college, joined the Air Force. When he left the service he spent his time living and writing four novels about Appalachia and its people.
He then moved to El Paso, Texas and the southernmost part of the state of New Mexico and spent a lot of time in the mountains of Mexico. His heroes in the Trilogy are two young cowboys who live and work on a big cattle ranch in the United States near the Mexican border. Cowhands who actually have their living quarters in the horse stable. He writes about the life of working cowboys and their culture, just as he writes about Mexican vaqueros and their culture in the mountains of Mexico. He is fluent in Spanish and writes in Spanish in the Trilogy when apparently he thinks it is best and necessary. Cormac Mc Cartthy is a remarkable man and writer, and the Border Trilogy is an incredible accomplishment.
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Meet the Author:
Ronald L. Ruiz is the author of a memoir and six previous novels. His novel Giuseppe Rocco (1998) received the national literary prize, 1998 Premio Aztlán Award, and his novel Life Long (2017) was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2017. His work has been compared to Richard Wright’s Native Son (Publisher’s Weekly, featured review) and
his writing described as “frighteningly real” (New York Newsday). Ron was born and raised in Fresno, California, and educated at St. Mary’s College, University of California, Berkeley Law, and University of San Francisco School of Law. Ron practiced law for over 30 years in California, as a Deputy District Attorney, criminal defense attorney, and Deputy Public Defender. He was appointed to the California Agriculture Labor Relations Board by Governor Jerry Brown in 1974, and
later served as the District Attorney of Santa Cruz County, California. Ron retired from criminal law and continues to write every day.
I want to write a novel about three youngsters who are about to be released from a juvenile correctional facility. I have taught in such a facility just as I have taught in an adult prison. The big difference between the group of youngsters about to b e released and a group of adults about to be released is that there is so much more hope in the youngsters for what awaits them.
I plan to have the three youngsters come from completely different backgrounds and what they will be pursuing will be different as well. What they did in the institution to prepare themselves for their release will again be different for each. I'll hope to show that the three that came into the institution as wayward boys will, after three and four years, will be leaving as responsible young men. I was fascinated by what I saw in the institution from some youngsters, fascinated enough to want to write about three of them and hope that my readers will be fascinated by them as well.
Book Title: Humanity's Cry for Change: Actions You Can Take to Create a New Earth by Kate Heartsong Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 216 pages Genre: Inspirational/Motivational Publisher: Joyful Radiance, LLC Release date: July 2020 Formats available for review: print - softback, ebook (gifted kindle) Tour dates: September 13 to September 30, 2021 Content Rating: G Your description of the rating "G" describes well this book. No bad language, religious expletives, sex scenes, drug use or underage drinking; also no violence (other than reference that there is a lot of violence happening on the planet).
Book Description: Many people worldwide are anxious and in pain. They want relief! With chaos in both our individual lives and across the globe, humanity is hungry to learn about why there's all this upheaval and what we can do to positively change ourselves and humanity.
Humanity's Cry for Change has the answers to these, and other important questions that people are yearning to explore and resolve.
Also discover:
the science that proves we are all interconnected, and why we must now live with Oneness consciousness to create a new earth and to survive.
Valuable exercises that will help us awaken from our dream of separation, walk our authentic life, experience personal healing, raise our vibration, and more.
Ways for businesses to create sustainable, collaborative and wholistic systems for the well-being of all.
How to create a new earth, one that offers kindness, respect, collaboration, love and peace.
Have hope and lighten your heart as you step onto this journey of positive change and healing; realize that as you do this, everyone benefits and that together we can create the new earth!
In Humanity's Cry for Change, Kate Heartsong gives us Actions You Can Take to Create a New Earth. It is true that people are more anxious that ever before because of the chaos in the world today. Heartsong is showing how each of us can help change our earth by interacting with each other through positive thinking and positive change. She quotes a lot of people, tells the scientific bases of how we should live with oneness in order to survive.
Heartsong has a lot of ideas about how we can connect with each other, but I was hoping for more of how we can help our world by doing things to help our environment. She did touch on this a little bit and it was things I have already heard. But want more in this area. If you are into changing yourself and changing this world by connecting with each other and thinking positive thoughts instead of the negative that is so relevant today, you may enjoy this book.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Meet the Author: For over 20 years, Kate Heartsong, author, Reiki Master/Teacher, entrepreneur, speaker and coach, has been receiving profound insights while meditating. She is passionate about supporting her clients, audiences and readers with these insights, along with the wisdom from her vast life experiences and education. She does this through empowered coaching, workshop facilitation, writing articles, coauthoring, speaking, and through her two books, Humanity’s Cry for Change and Deeply We Are One.
Kate has also been teaching self-confidence, meditation and Reiki workshops for over 15 years, with many successful client results.
In addition to this, Kate is one of 91 coaches worldwide, who are on the new Google Play Store app called Ingomu, empowering her learners with her topic called Positively Change Yourself and Humanity.
She’s sweet & cozy mysteries. He’s fun & cozy flings. Till a deadly secret reveals not-so-cozy things.
Twenty-five-year-old Molly Stewart—ex-Navy nurse and former evidence technician for the Charleston Police Department—has been burned by love. So when her friend, Pastor Chase Griffin, begs her to move to scenic Lake Loon to be a nurse and companion for Miss Lilly, his elderly landlady, she jumps at the chance. The secluded and cozy cottage on a clear mountain lake seems the perfect place to heal from her fiancé’s betrayal as well as indulge in one of her greatest passions—cozy romance. First with reading them by the bookcase and then hopefully, if dreams come true, writing and solving them one day as an author and detective. But when Miss Lilly’s estranged great nephew shows up, it’s no mystery as to why he and Molly butt heads. Because it only takes one stolen kiss—while she’s sleeping, no less—to discover he’s an even bigger player than the ex-fiancé who broke her heart.
When international playboy and Irish soccer star Brec McGill learns his long-lost great aunt is in a coma from a drowning accident, he rushes to her side. Not only is he anxious to reconnect with his only living relative he spent summers with as a boy, but her cottage on Lake Loon, Georgia is the perfect respite to heal from game injuries and escape a tabloid scandal. At thirty-three he’s disillusioned with the game, his fiancée, and life in general, craving nothing but a little peace and solitude to get his head on straight. But when he discovers his aunt’s cottage is not only inhabited by a crusty Aunt Lilly he hasn’t seen in years, but a pretty prude of a nurse as well, his plans take a nose-dive in the lake. Because suddenly it appears not only was Aunt Lilly’s accident no accident … but somebody out there wants to see them all dead.
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Wow! We all know Julie Lessman as writing heart stopping passionate Christian romance, and now she writes a sweet but intriguing cozy mystery with so many twists and turns you will be guessing whodunit throughout the entire book. Lessman nails it with her first Cozy mystery and I am looking forward to more just like this one from her. I think Sloan needs his own story, right? This cast of realistic characters quickly stole my heart. Of course Miss Lilly is my favorite, with Molly and Brec not far behind, and they had me laughing quite a bit. I was so excited to find characters from The Isle of Hope series in this story as well. I love that series so much. I love and appreciate the way Julie weaves the Christian life in the lives of her characters and the scripture she uses were ones I needed to hear. I also like the way she writes into the story intimate relationships after marriage. But there is romance here. Lots of it. And passionate it is, after all it is a Julie Lessman book and she knows her stuff when it comes to kissing and cuddling. And it is so nice to be able to read a sweet passionate romance that is clean!
I was hoping Molly and Brec would be an item, but Brec has so much baggage, will he ever be the man Molly needs? And then there is Sloan, a Christian and perfect gentleman. And in the mix there is still someone out there murdering people and it seems as though they have their eyes set on Emerald Cottage and Miss Lilly and Molly. Are their lives at risk? There's a lot of action going on in this story and there is no way to even touch on it all here, so you really need to read the book to find out what happens with these characters. And if you have read a Julie Lessman book, this is a great one to start with and you are certainly in for a treat. And you Cozy mystery lovers out there. This one is for you. The Secret of Emerald Cottage truly is a 50% suspense and 50% romance story, which is so amazing I give it Five Stars and I wish I could give it more.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
ABOUT JULIE LESSMAN Julie Lessman is an award-winning author whose tagline of “Passion With a Purpose” underscores her intense passion for both God and romance. A lover of all things Irish, she enjoys writing close-knit Irish family sagas that evolve into 3-D love stories: the hero, the heroine, and the God that brings them together.
Author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, Heart of San Francisco, Isle of Hope, and Silver Lining Ranch series, Julie was American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Author of the Year and has garnered over 21 Romance Writers of America and other awards.
Voted #1 Romance Author in Family Fiction magazine’s 2012 and 2011 Readers Choice Awards, Julie’s novels also made Family Fiction magazine’s Best of 2015, Best of 2014, and “Essential Christian Romance Authors” 2017, as well as Booklist’s 2010 Top 10 Inspirational Fiction and Borders Best Fiction. Her independent novel A Light in the Window was an International Digital Awards winner, a 2013 Readers’ Crown Award winner, and a 2013 Book Buyers Best Award winner, and her independent novel, Isle of Hope: Unfailing Love was listed on Family Fiction magazine’s “Top 15 Novels of 2015.”
Julie has also written a self-help workbook for writers entitled Romance-ology 101: Writing Romantic Tension for the Sweet and Inspirational Markets. Contact Julie through her website and read excerpts from each of her books at www.julielessman.com.
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Book Details:
Book Title: Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm Author: Ilana Estelle Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 288 pages Genre: memoir Publisher: RedDoor Press Release date: Feb 1, 2020 Format available for review: ebook (mobi for kindle) Tour dates: Sept 20 to Oct 8 Content Rating: G.
Book Description:
Living with cerebral palsy is enormously difficult. But what if you never knew you had it? This is the incredible story of Ilana Estelle
Born the second of premature twins, from a young age Ilana knew she was different, but for all the wrong reasons. A child of the 60s, Ilana experienced first-hand the way that disability was so often brushed under the carpet and not spoken about. Her constant physical and mental struggles made her feel isolated, alone, frustrated, and misunderstood… it took 46 years for her to find out why.
Part memoir, part motivational guide, Cerebral Palsy: A Story is Ilana’s open and honest journey from an angry, confused child, knowing something was wrong, but not knowing what, to the ‘real’ her – a courageous woman using her experiences and lessons to create inspiring messages about mental and physical health, positivity, resilience and change.
Ilana Estelle writes such a special story in writing Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm. My heart broke for her as she told of her childhood and growing up years, not knowing what was wrong with her. Of course her school mates and those around her made fun of her as she struggled with this disease that she had no idea about. It is so sad that she has no family support, or support from anyone. But Estelle is a fighter and the amazing story she tells here of her journey to healing is so heartwarming. I was in tears many timds reading this book. Ilana Estelle may have been angry growing up but she now has a loving, tender and caring heart and I pray that many will find help from their struggles with Cerebral Palsy, as well as other issues you may deal with. As she talked about food that would help with arthritis pain, she had my attention because I have been dealing with severe back and joint pain for many years. And I will look into this further to try to calm my pain. If you are dealing with Cerebal Palsy, especially, you need to read this story. And this is a great read for anyone. I enjoy knowing so much knowing more about this disease, and I want to keep on cheering Ilana on because of her strong spirit and for all of her achievements accomplished through the years. This book is certainly a 5 plus Stars.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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An Interview With The Author
You refer to your website, The CP Diary in your book, how frequently do you write for that?
I add new content to my blog daily. What started out as a blog for me has turned into so much more, it helps others looking for help on-line too.
My writing helps me with what I get to deal with; it is the reason I continue to write as often as I do. I never stop learning, wanting to find out more about myself and the world.
Do you have a writing schedule?
I have never tied myself into a particular writing schedule as such. Writing can be quite addictive, the more I write, the more I want to write any time of day. The more I write, the more I want to know more, the more I want to write and learn more.
How original and unique is your book?
Finding out about my disability at the age of 46, even though I was originally diagnosed at 2, makes ‘my story’, and what I have written, original and unique. Also, I have written both books from a universal perspective and that makes my books original and unique. It doesn’t matter what we deal with, from a universal perspective, we may all relate to what I have written.
Your book contains several quotes from famous people - which is your favourite and why?
“The spiritual life does not remove us from the world but leads us deeper into it.” Henri J.M. Nouwen
Henri J.M. Nouwen’s words are simple and meaningful. Embracing spirituality can be a cathartic experience. For anyone who experiences a spiritual awaking, it truly is a life changing experience.
My own spiritual journey has changed my attitude and my life. If my words resonate with you, or you’re just starting out on your own spiritual journey, I would greatly appreciate you taking a moment to check out my books, Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘Finding the Calm After the Storm’ and ‘Spirituality, Healing and Me.’ I know they can help.
And no matter what any of us deal with, please don’t lose sight of your vision, and trust the spiritual process, because it should never let you down. My mum used to say, life doesn’t come with a manual and life can be hard. Yes, spirituality can make life easier… and you’ve GOT this!
I know that no matter what I have had to deal with, or what I’ve had thrown at me over the years, spirituality has got me through my experiences and through the healing process and I am forever grateful.
How did writing your books put your demons to rest?
Writing my blogs for @TheCPDiary was the start of the process of me coming to terms with my experiences, but I could never know about my disability without writing my first book.
Writing my book Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘Finding the Calm After the Storm’ was the start of understanding my life with my disability, the other part was understanding my journey, which I have done through my ‘Spirituality, Healing and Me’ book.
Through the process, I needed to understand myself and for others to understand me. I believe being able to rationale and understand our life and our experiences, are an important part of the healing and emotional process and putting some of those demons to rest.
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Meet the Author:
Ilana was born with a disability she didn’t know she had until the age of 46, when through her medical notes she discovered she had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 2.
That discovery turned out to be a unique and life-changing experience that has forced Ilana to stand back and look at her life experiences differently. On her late diagnosis, Ilana set up her website The CP Diary and uses her experiences to explore her emotional and physical health, with an inspiring message advocating resilience and change.
Ilana likes to spend her days writing and blogging about anything that contributes to her health and well being. She is an animal advocate and is passionate about environmental issues. When she is not writing to tending to her blog, Ilana enjoys days out exploring the Yorkshire countryside. Ilana lives with her husband and their much-loved cat, in Yorkshire. Her grown up son and daughter both live in London.
Tour Schedule: Sept 20 –Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sept 20 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / guest post / giveaway Sept 20 - Kam's Place – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me Sept 21 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / giveaway Sept 22 – Laura's Interests – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / author interview / giveaway Sept 22 - Kam's Place – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm Sept 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / author interview / giveaway Sept 24 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm / giveaway Sept 27 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Sept 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm / giveaway Sept 29 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sept 30 – Fur Everywhere – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / giveaway Oct 1 – Oct 4 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / author interview / giveaway Oct 5 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / giveaway Oct 6 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm / giveaway Oct 7 – Cheryl's Book Nook - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 8 – Books for Books – book spotlight
Join us for this tour from September 20 to October 8!
Book Details:
Book Title: Spirituality, Healing and Me: How Living a Spiritual Life Offers Hope and healing in the Modern World Author: Ilana Estelle Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 288 pages Genre: Self-Help Publisher: RedDoor Press Release date: Sept 16, 2021 Format available for review: print-hardback (USA and Canada), ebook (mobi for kindle) Tour dates: Sept 20 to Oct 8 ContentRating: G.
Book Description:
Everyday life has never been more challenging and it’s easy to lose sight of who we are and who we want to be. In Spirituality, Healing and Me, Ilana Estelle draws on her experiences of emotional, mental and physical disability to show how tuning into our spiritual side can improve well-being, heal our minds and set us firmly back on track.
Ilana shows how focusing on values such as understanding, empathy, compassion, tolerance, kindness, creativity and acceptance can help us find our inner calm.
Packed with inspiring messages and real-life vignettes, Ilana’s book shows how spirituality can help us navigate even the roughest waters. •Improve emotional balance and wellness •Boost confidence and self-esteem •Stay self-aware, grounded and patient •Appreciate life and each other •Accept changing circumstances •Enhance positive emotions and personal healing
I wasn't sure what to expect from Spirituality, Healing and Me: How Living a Spiritual Life Offers Hope and healing in the Modern World. Turns on I found a lot of profound truth to what Ilana Estelle says. Dealing with a disability, it makes sense that connecting to one's self is essential in dealing with disabilities. I will admit that there are some things I'm not so sure about, but then other things are spot on. For 26 years I have been dealing with a different kind of disability than this author, but the facts are still the same. Some things I read, I already do them myself, but it was nice and interesting to read Estelle's viewpoint. There are a lot of statements in this book that I highlighted for future reference and I'm glad I had an ecopy of the book so I could do that, and always have it with me on my Kindle app on my phone. One thing that stood out to me is something I already knew, but reading it brings it to light even more for me. It is, and I'm quoting this from the book, "Being selfless means being focused on the needs of others, rather than our own needs. It is one of the most endearing qualities we can possess." This is something I am going to write on an index card and keep with me, and I encourage you to do the same with thoughts that have helped you from this book. If you are dealing with a disability, regardless of what it is, I think you can benefit from reading this book.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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An Interview With The Author
You refer to your website, The CP Diary in your book, how frequently do you write for that?
I add new content to my blog daily. What started out as a blog for me has turned into so much more, it helps others looking for help on-line too.
My writing helps me with what I get to deal with; it is the reason I continue to write as often as I do. I never stop learning, wanting to find out more about myself and the world.
Do you have a writing schedule?
I have never tied myself into a particular writing schedule as such. Writing can be quite addictive, the more I write, the more I want to write any time of day. The more I write, the more I want to know more, the more I want to write and learn more.
How original and unique is your book?
Finding out about my disability at the age of 46, even though I was originally diagnosed at 2, makes ‘my story’, and what I have written, original and unique. Also, I have written both books from a universal perspective and that makes my books original and unique. It doesn’t matter what we deal with, from a universal perspective, we may all relate to what I have written.
Your book contains several quotes from famous people - which is your favourite and why?
“The spiritual life does not remove us from the world but leads us deeper into it.” Henri J.M. Nouwen
Henri J.M. Nouwen’s words are simple and meaningful. Embracing spirituality can be a cathartic experience. For anyone who experiences a spiritual awaking, it truly is a life changing experience.
My own spiritual journey has changed my attitude and my life. If my words resonate with you, or you’re just starting out on your own spiritual journey, I would greatly appreciate you taking a moment to check out my books, Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘Finding the Calm After the Storm’ and ‘Spirituality, Healing and Me.’ I know they can help.
And no matter what any of us deal with, please don’t lose sight of your vision, and trust the spiritual process, because it should never let you down. My mum used to say, life doesn’t come with a manual and life can be hard. Yes, spirituality can make life easier… and you’ve GOT this!
I know that no matter what I have had to deal with, or what I’ve had thrown at me over the years, spirituality has got me through my experiences and through the healing process and I am forever grateful.
How did writing your books put your demons to rest?
Writing my blogs for @TheCPDiary was the start of the process of me coming to terms with my experiences, but I could never know about my disability without writing my first book.
Writing my book Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘Finding the Calm After the Storm’ was the start of understanding my life with my disability, the other part was understanding my journey, which I have done through my ‘Spirituality, Healing and Me’ book.
Through the process, I needed to understand myself and for others to understand me. I believe being able to rationale and understand our life and our experiences, are an important part of the healing and emotional process and putting some of those demons to rest.
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Meet the Author:
Ilana was born with a disability she didn’t know she had until the age of 46, when through her medical notes she discovered she had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 2.
That discovery turned out to be a unique and life-changing experience that has forced Ilana to stand back and look at her life experiences differently. On her late diagnosis, Ilana set up her website The CP Diary and uses her experiences to explore her emotional and physical health, with an inspiring message advocating resilience and change.
Ilana likes to spend her days writing and blogging about anything that contributes to her health and well being. She is an animal advocate and is passionate about environmental issues. When she is not writing to tending to her blog, Ilana enjoys days out exploring the Yorkshire countryside. Ilana lives with her husband and their much-loved cat, in Yorkshire. Her grown up son and daughter both live in London.
Tour Schedule: Sept 20 –Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sept 20 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / guest post / giveaway Sept 20 - Kam's Place – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me Sept 21 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / giveaway Sept 22 – Laura's Interests – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / author interview / giveaway Sept 22 - Kam's Place – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm Sept 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / author interview / giveaway Sept 24 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm / giveaway Sept 27 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Sept 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm / giveaway Sept 29 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sept 30 – Fur Everywhere – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / giveaway Oct 1 – Oct 4 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / author interview / giveaway Oct 5 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of Spirituality, Healing, and Me / giveaway Oct 6 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' Finding the Calm After the Storm / giveaway Oct 7 – Cheryl's Book Nook - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 8 – Books for Books – book spotlight
He never imagined her heart would be so hard to reach.
Forced into a marriage of convenience after her husband dies, Amanda Haynes is determined she will never love again. Not that it bothers Brandon Miller. He needs her husband’s cattle. She needs financial stability and long-term support for her son and herself. But she never expected to care so much about the running of the ranch.
Butting heads over the decisions of the ranch, only adds to her frustration. Her wellbeing is soon threatened as their lives become entangled with Billy the Kid and his gang.
What has she gotten herself into? What kind of man has she married? Is there any way out?
BOOK EXCERPT
A Convenient Risk Excerpt FiveA small hand pulled at her skirt. Samuel. She couldn’t forget him. He deserved better. More thanwhat life had dealt him. Leaning down, she swept him into her arms and held him to her chest. Ifonly there were some semblanceof warmth there for him. It couldn’t be helped.“Don’t cry, Mama.” His tiny voice broke through the silence. Small hands framed her face. “Pa’sin heaven, right?”Nodding at her son with his simple faith, she set her forehead on his, closing her eyes so hecouldn’t see her tears.Movement to her left gave her pause. But she dare not look. Probably another well-meaningfriend come to comfort her. A face among many.
They need to start.” It was Reverend Mason.Men with their shovels clanging fell into step behind him. Why now? Could she just have a fewmore minutes before time continued? Before the inevitable swept her along?“Ma’am?” The preacher’s voice was kind, but insistent.Didn’t he know her world was falling apart? That nothing would ever be the same? That she hadlost the only one who ever knew...who ever understood...A hand fell upon her arm, and she did not try to resist as the reverend tugged at her, pulling heraway from the graveside
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sara is a coffee lovin’, word slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose super power is converting caffeine into novels. She loves those odd little tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That’s what inspires her. Well, that and a good love story.
But of all the love stories she knows, hers is her favorite. She lives happily with her own Prince Charming and their gaggle of minions. Three to be exact. They sure know how to distract a writer! But, alas, the stories must be written, even if it must happen in the wee hours of the morning.
Sara is an avid reader and also enjoys reading clean Historical Romance when she’s not traveling. Her books range from the Czech lands to the American Wild West and from ancient Egypt to the early 1900s. Some of her titles include The Lady Bornekova, Hope in Cripple Creek, The General’s Wife, Trail of Fears, and the Convenient Risk Series.
Danielle C. Ryan, Myko Olivier, John Paul Lavoisier
YEAR: 2019
SYNOPSIS:
Premiering on HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES on Sunday, September 19 at 9PM ET/PT!
Inspired by the book, Finding Love in Bridal Veil, Oregon, by Miralee Ferrell
After learning she’s been entrusted to take care of her deceased cousin’s children, an architect is torn between focusing on her career and honoring her cousin’s wish.
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS MOVIE
Margaret had no idea how she would handle being mom to her cousins two children. And the children certainly didn't care for Margaret. There are many stressful moments in this movie. Neither Margaret nor Joel and Sammie were happy with the situation. After all Margaret and Susan hasn't contacted each other in many years and Susan hadn't mentioned their aunt the her children. Andrew being in the picture didn't help Margaret a lot at first. Being her old beau, she wasn't sure she wanted to be so much in contact with him.
This is a beautiful cast of characters and I love watching them in this film. I've watched it 3 times already! This is a movie about love and family. Finding Love In Mountain View will be a movie you will watch over and over with your family. You will love the family values, the emphasis on family, and just good family times in this movie. I love that this is a clean movie that you can watch with your children. I encourage you to watch this movie Sunday night and watch for it at other times on the Hallmark channel.
To celebrate the premiere of FINDING LOVE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, premiering Sunday Sept 19th at 6pm PT/9pm ET, we are giving away a copy of the book the film was based on signed by the lead actors! Enter to win one of 3 copies here:
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Book Details:
Book Title: Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 30 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Yobe Qiu LLC
Release date: January 2020
Content Rating: G
Book Description:
"Our Moon Festival" is a beautifully illustrated children's book celebrating the unique ways the Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities celebrate the Moon Festival. The story highlights different families and their traditions as they observe Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu, and Tsukimi!
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Our Moon Festival is a unique book because it teaches children how the Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities celebrate the Moon Festival. I enjoyed reading this myself because this is all new to me. Features in the book is The Mid-Autumn Festival in Shanghai, The Ťet Trung Thu- The Vietnamese Moon Festival and Tsukimi Japanese Moon Festival.
The illustrations created be Christina Nel Lopez are outstanding, with bright vibrant colors that would catch anyone's eye on the bookshelves. I love the attention to details in each page of the book. And the way the illustrations to life is amazing. I think it is so neat to teach children about other cultures and their activities and author Yobe Qiu does a fabulous job of showing the details. This book should be in all elementary school libraries and it would be great in any place a child may go. Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu is Five Stars for me.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Yobe is an educator, entrepreneur and mom who lives in NYC. As an educator, she focused on teaching families to embrace love, diversity and different cultures. Through the years working in the classrooms and closely with other educators, she noticed the lack of multi-cultural resources that represented children of color. That is when Yobe decided to create multicultural children stories that feature Asian children, families and cultures! Yobe loves spending time
with her daughter, reading to children and taking long walks during the day!
Two time Rita® nominated author Linda Warren has written forty-five books for Harlequin. A native Texan, she’s a member of Romance Writers of America and the West Houston Chapter. Drawing upon her years of growing up on a ranch, she writes about some of her favorite things: Western-style romance, cowboys and country life. She married her high school sweetheart and they live on a lake in central Texas. He fishes and she writes. Works perfect. You can find out more about Linda at http://www.LindaWarren.net.
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