 About the Book Book Title: Chasing Embers (Heart Ranch, Book 2) Author: Rachel Skatvold Genre: Christian Romance / Contemporary Western Release date: August 20, 2018 ANNABELLE HART thought owning the family ranch would be everything she ever dreamed of and more. The Montana wilderness has always flowed like blood through her veins, but she can’t understand why her heart feels so empty inside. Three years after leaving Montana to become a wild land firefighter, COLTON BROOKS still dreams about the girl he left behind at Hart Ranch. He prays for her happiness, believing she deserves someone better than him, but doubts he will ever love again. When their paths intersect again, will the embers of their past romance be rekindled, or will an unexpected disaster change life as they know it forever? Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author Rachel Skatvold is a Christian author and stay-at-home mom from the Midwest. She enjoys writing inspirational romance and encouraging blogs. Rachel completed her first series, the Riley Family Legacy Novellas in 2014 and is now working on the second book in her new Hart Ranch Series. She is also a contributing author in the Whispers in Wyoming Series. Other than writing, some of her hobbies include singing, reading and camping in the great outdoors with her husband and two young sons. My Review Chasing Embers is the second book in a series. I have not read the first book , but I am guessing if I had it would have given me a little bit more info on all of the characters in this story. In this book you are going to find a sweet romance that is a clean read. Belle and Colton run into each other after years of having gone their separate ways. I think some feelings were stirred up when they ran into each other. Colton had chosen to go after his firefighting dream which took him away from Belle. Belle just recently met Ian . Belle's family are the Harts and they own a ranch and are a close Christian family. I really felt for Belle with having been hurt and it giving her issues with trust. This was a nice sweet read. Disclaimer : I was given a complimentary copy but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Reading Is My SuperPower, August 23 Among the Reads, August 23 Christian Author, J.E.Grace, August 24 The Christian Fiction Girl, August 25 Blossoms and Blessings, August 25 Bibliophile Reviews, August 26 Janices book reviews, August 27 Kat’s Corner Books, August 28 Daysong Reflections, August 28 Luv’N Lambert Life, August 29 Remembrancy, August 29 Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 30 proud to be an autism mom, August 31 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 31 Texas Book-aholic, September 1 Carpe Diem, September 2 A Baker’s Perspective, September 3 Jeanette’s Thoughts, September 4 Bigreadersite, September 4 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Rachel is giving away a grand prize of a $30 Amazon gift card!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d1f3/chasing-emberscelebration-tour-giveaway
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 About the Book Book Title: Toby’s Troubles Author: Carole Brown Genre: Romantic Mystery, Cozy Mystery Release date: July 1, 2018 Everyone loves Toby Gibson. A co-owner of Undiscovered Treasures, a unique shop of antiques, collectables and junk, Toby is friendly, generous to a fault, the director of the local plays in Appleton and supports his church’s youth functions. But the minute his sister, Caroline and her new husband, take off for their honeymoon, a “ghost” begins to haunt the shop—or maybe it’s just an intruder. If so, Toby has no idea for what he is looking. To add to his troubles, he suspects Amy, not only is bidding for the property he’s wanted forever, but is in love with him. And he’s not interested. Amy Sanderson who owns the only flower shop in Appleton—Bloomin’ Life—is drawn into capturing Toby’s “ghost” when her own business is damaged by a destructive intruder. Having loved Toby from childhood, she’s more than willing to join forces with him. But she has no interest in being his best friend or like a sister to him. And if she has to resort to schemes of outbidding him at his frequent auction attendences to get his attention, then so be it. She can be just as stubborn as the man who’s determined to ignore her love. In between the break-ins, destruction of property, thefts and personal competitions against each other, Amy and Toby work together to find the thief who seems so determined to find a valuable item, he’ll stop at nothing. Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author Besides being a member and active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. An author of ten books, she loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books, along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons? My Review Toby's Troubles is the fourth book in a series. I have read one of the previous books but not all of them. This story is set in a small town. Toby owns an antique shop and Amy owns a flower shop. They both had a break in and one of the shop had more than one break in. At first Toby suspected it might be a ghost. This story holds mystery and romance. It was a light read that also had bits of funniness tied in. Overall a good read that I enjoyed. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog StopsVicky Sluiter, August 21 Godly Book Reviews, August 21 The Avid Reader, August 22 Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 22 Chas Ray’s Book Nerd Corner, August 23 Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, August 23 Kaylee’s Kind Of Writes, August 24 Two Points of Interest, August 24 Connect in Fiction, August 25 Blogging With Carol, August 25 Bibliophile Reviews, August 26 Splashes of Joy, August 27 proud to be an autism mom, August 27 A Baker’s Perspective, August 28 Maureen’s Musing, August 29 Mary Hake, August 29 Janices book reviews, August 30 Pause for Tales, August 31 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 31 Lighthouse Academy, September 1 Texas Book-aholic, September 2 Jeanette’s Thoughts, September 2 Carpe Diem, September 3 Bigreadersite, September 3 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Carole is giving away a grand prize that includes winner’s choice of one of the two attached mugs, winner’s choice of a print or kindle copy of Toby’s Troubles and a tote bag!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d1c2/toby-s-troubles-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Book Title: The Hope Jar (The Prayer Jars, Book 1) Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter Genre: Amish Fiction Release date: August 7, 2018 A Brand-New Series from New York Times Best Selling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter. What happens when making an elderly Amish couple very happy means going along with a lie that gets bigger by the day? Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be. The Lapps were looking for their long-lost granddaughter when they met Michelle and she assumed the identity of Sara Murray. Once homeless and hopeless, Michelle has come to love her new Amish friends and even considers the idea of romance among them. Finding an old blue jar in the barn that is filled with slips of paper containing thoughts, quotes, and prayers by an unknown author becomes a boost to Michelle’s budding faith— but also convicting. How can she tell the truth without hurting the ones she has truly come to love? Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda’s stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Make your own Prayer Jar! Want to make your own prayer jar to pass along to future generations? CLICK HERE to download a printable template you can use to write your sentiments on. Simply cut out each strip of paper when you’re finished and put them in the jar of your choice. My Review The Hope Jar is the first book in a new series of Amish fiction. Michelle and Sara are two young women that were raised in very different situations. They both find themselves in hard spots. Michelle was trying to get away from an abusive boyfriend. While she is in a bus station the Lapps enter the scene and mistakenly think she is their granddaughter that they were expecting to meet. Poor Michelle may have made a bad choice but she kind of fell into it and had no where else to go . As time goes on as she feels comfortable and actually loved and accepted she also feels guilty of her lies. Everyone in this story was very likable for the most part and easy to get attached to the characters. The ending was one of those no .....now what happens. Then I flipped a few more pages and discover the next book in the series doesn't come out until February next year .......what. Loved this story ! Great read if you are a fan of the Amish fiction. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Janices book reviews, August 14 Among the Reads, August 14 The Avid Reader, August 14 Reflections From My Bookshelves, August 15 Just Commonly, August 15 Genesis 5020, August 16 Mary Hake, August 16 Bigreadersite, August 16 Lighthouse Academy, August 17 Seasons of Opportunities, August 17 Christian Bookaholic, August 18 Luv’N Lambert Life, August 18 Random Thoughts From a Bookworm, August 19 Blossoms and Blessings, August 19 Splashes of Joy, August 20 SusanLovesBooks, August 20 Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 21 Because I said so — adventures in parenting, August 21 Two Points of Interest, August 22 Southern Gal Loves to Read, August 22 Cafinated Reads, August 23 Quiet quilter, August 23 Have A Wonderful Day, August 24 Carpe Diem, August 24 A Baker’s Perspective, August 25 Bibliophile Reviews, August 25 proud to be an autism mom, August 26 Texas Book-aholic, August 26 Reader’s Cozy Corner, August 27 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 27 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 27 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Wanda is giving away a grand prize that includes a $25 Amazon Gift Card, jar-shaped notepad, and a copy of The Hope Jar (with an autographed book plate inside). Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d40a/the-hope-jar-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Title: Ties that Blind Author: Chautona Havig Release date: August, 2018 Genre: Suspense He may not be the only person in the Rockland area to wake up without a memory, but he might be the only killer… Simon Prescott, the latest victim of spontaneous amnesia in Rockland, is under suspicion of murder. The evidence, though weak and circumstantial, points only to him. He’s confident he didn’t do it, but there’s no way to prove it. Grieving for a wife he doesn’t remember, Simon refuses to allow his family in, refuses to cooperate with police, and is heading straight for the pokey if he doesn’t figure out something and fast. Enter: Ella Weeks and Vikki Jeffries. The previous two victims are determined to help him, and with jail time looming, Simon capitulates. But what Vikki and Ella find as they work through Simon’s life reveals astounding and rather chilling evidence of a bigger scheme than any of them could have imagined. They’re on the verge of total discovery, but the closer they get, the less confident they are that they want to know. Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author The author of dozens of books in a variety of genres, Chautona Havig lives and writes in California’s Mojave Desert where she uses story to nudge her readers to the feet of the Master Storyteller. My Review Ties that Blind is number three in a series. I have not read the previous two books but still enjoyed reading this story. Now let me warn you to hold on to your seat cause this story will grab you in and take you for a ride. It is set in modern day. The main characters also seem to have strayed from God a little too and are searching for answers . I really really found it hard to put this story down. Ties that Blind is full of drama, suspense, a lil romance, lots of twists. Simon is one of three main characters that have lost their memory. His wife was killed. At times he knows without a doubt that he did not do it but there are other times he is not so sure. Now his neighbor tries to help him and in the process she gets hurt too. I would think I would know how this story was going to turn and then it would take another surprising twist. I totally loved this story and would recommend it .......great read. Disclaimer:I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Live. Love. Read. , August 18 Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 18 Inklings and notions, August 19 Blossoms and Blessings, August 19 Fiction Aficionado, August 20 Among the Reads, August 20 Kaylee’s Kind Of Writes, August 21 Blogging With Carol, August 21 D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, August 22 Lots of Helpers, August 22 Cordially Barbara, August 23 All-of-a-kind Mom, August 23 Multifarious, August 24 Christian Bookaholic, August 24 proud to be an autism mom, August 25 Bibliophile Reviews, August 25 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 25 Texas Book-aholic, August 26 Janices book reviews, August 26 A Reader’s Brain, August 27 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 27 Maureen’s Musings, August 28 Carpe Diem, August 28 Margaret Kazmierczak, August 29 A Baker’s Perspective, August 29 Bigreadersite, August 30 Mary Hake, August 30 Pause for Tales, August 31 Readers cozy corner, August 31 Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, August 31 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Chautona is giving away a grand prize of the entire Sight Unseen series in paperback!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d295/ties-that-blind-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Book Title: Out of North Korea Author: Alana Terry Genre: Christian Thriller/Suspense Release date: June 25, 2018 A single photograph could cost his life … Ian McAllister has searched the world over, hunting for that all-elusive perfect photograph. He finds it on a tourist trip to North Korea when he stumbles upon a young street kid foraging for roots. Unaware that this single act will brand him a spy and cost his freedom, Ian takes the shot. Now he must pay the penalty. A true-to-life novel about an American imprisoned behind North Korea’s closed borders. A gripping tale of courage, faith, and hope from award-winning Christian novelist Alana Terry. Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author Alana is a pastor’s wife, homeschooling mom, self-diagnosed chicken lady, and Christian suspense author. Her novels have won awards from Women of Faith, Book Club Network, Grace Awards, Readers’ Favorite, and more. Alana’s passion for social justice, human rights, and religious freedom shines through her writing, and her books are known for raising tough questions without preaching. She and her family live in rural Alaska where the northern lights in the winter and midnight sun in the summer make hauling water, surviving the annual mosquito apocalypse, and cleaning goat stalls in negative forty degrees worth every second. My Review Out of North Korea is a fast moving story that does not waste any time but gets going from the beginning. Ian is one of the main characters. He finds himself in a bad situation. His Grandma Lucy was a praying woman that it seems was full of wisdom. This story seemed so real it was almost like something you would hear on the news. I could even imagine this story being turned into a movie. I found this pulling me in and not wanting to lay it down. Overall not a bad read. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 16 All of a kind Mom, August 16 Multifarious, August 17 Mary Hake, August 17 Bibliophile Reviews, August 18 Just the Write Escape, August 19 Genesis 5020, August 20 Purposeful Learning, August 20 Margaret Kazmierczak, August 21 D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, August 21 Inklings and notions, August 22 Blogging With Carol, August 22 Maureen’s Musings, August 23 proud to be an autism mom, August 23 Carpe Diem, August 24 A Baker’s Perspective, August 25 Texas Book-aholic, August 26 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 27 A Reader’s Brain, August 27 Janices book reviews, August 28 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 28 Henry Happens, August 29 Bigreadersite, August 29 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Alana is giving away a grand prize of a $30 Amazon gift card!! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/d06d/out-of-north-korea-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Book Title: Chaos: In the Blink of an Eye Author: Patrick Higgins Genre: Christian Mystery/Suspense Release date: September, 2015 It was the weekend before Thanksgiving. More than 100,000 fans were jammed inside Michigan Stadium, on their feet, to witness a heated football rivalry that had spanned more than 100 years. As the football was kicked into the snow-filled sky, they were about to get the shock of their lives, as long-foretold Bible prophecy came to pass before their very eyes, causing many to vanish into thin air without a trace. But what they soon realized was that it reached far beyond Michigan Stadium. Chaos of unimaginable proportions ensued worldwide. Shock, fear and panic filled each heart and mind. It was just the beginning of things to come, as life as humanity had known it was forever changed in the blink of an eye… Click here to purchase your copy. About the Author Patrick Higgins is the author of The Pelican Trees, Coffee In Manila, the award-winning The Unannounced Christmas Visitor, and the award-winning prophetic end-times series, Chaos In The Blink Of An Eye. While the stories he writes all have different themes and take place in different settings, the one thread that links them all together is his heart for Jesus and his yearning for the lost. With that in mind, it is his wish that the message his stories convey will greatly impact each reader, by challenging you not only to contemplate life on this side of the grave, but on the other side as well. After all, each of us will spend eternity at one of two places, based solely upon a single decision which must be made this side of the grave. That decision will be made crystal clear to each reader of his books. Higgins is currently writing many other books, both fiction and non-fiction, including a sequel to Coffee In Manila, which will shine a bright, sobering light on the diabolical human trafficking industry. My Review Wow ! This book or short story that is a prequel will have you on the edge of your seat or it did me. I love how the author takes plenty of time to describe each person and their life situations. This story kind of centers around a sports game but you do not have to be a sports lover to enjoy the story. And there is much more in this story than just the mention of sports. I would like to read more in this series cause this prequel does a good job of a cliff hanger ending . This is also a story that will really make you think of what is to come and how it could possibly play out and what the most important thing should be in our lives. Great read that I would recommend ! Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Carpe Diem, August 9 Reading is my Super Power, August 9 (Interview) Multifarious, August 10 Henry Happens, August 10 amandainpa, August 11 History, Mystery & Faith, August 12 Mary Hake, August 12 Blogging With Carol, August 13 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 13 D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, August 14 Janices book reviews, August 14 two points of interest, August 15 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 15 Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 16 Cherylbbookblog, August 17 Bigreadersite, August 17 Inklings and notions, August 18 A Baker’s Perspective, August 18 Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, August 19 proud to be an autism mom, August 20 margaret kazmierczak, August 20 (Interview) Texas Book-aholic, August 21 Godly Book Reviews, August 22 Giveaway To celebrate his tour, Patrick is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!! Click below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d0a3/chaos-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Book Title: Rebecca’s Legacy Author: Betty Thomason Owens Genre: Gentle Romance, 1950s Romance Release date: August, 2018 What will it take to teach a spoiled heiress that the greatest legacy is love? Nancy and Robert Emerson’s daughter Amy Juliana is doing her best to follow in Mom’s rebellious footsteps. Her desperate attempt to escape Dad’s control comes at the worst possible time. A threat against their family and Sanderson Industries has Robert Emerson taking extra steps to guarantee his family’s safety. He sends Amy, an heiress and a debutante, to the country to work on a produce farm run by Aunt Rebecca. Humiliated and angry, Amy contemplates a path that will lead her even farther from home, away from Dad’s protection. Will Aunt Rebecca’s quiet strength and unconditional love be enough to still the prodigal daughter’s rebellious ways, and open her heart to the plight of others around her? Matt Wordsworth is the man Robert calls upon to help keep his daughter in line. She thinks the guy is an old fuddy-duddy. By the time her ideas about him begin to change, it may be too late. When an old friend tests her loyalty, she is forced to face her past to overcome a guilty conscience. But, is she playing into the hands of the enemy? Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author Betty Thomason Owens has been writing for almost thirty years. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and serves on the planning committee of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. Her writing credits include Amelia’s Legacy and Carlotta’s Legacy, in the Legacy Series, Annabelle’s Ruth and Sutter’s Landing, in the southern historical Kinsman Redeemer Series. When she’s not writing, Owens is a part-time bookkeeper, who loves to travel and spend time with her family. My Review Rebecca's Legacy is number three in the Legacy series. I have not read the previous books in the series but didn't have too much trouble with reading this story. The story is set in the 1940s . Amy is one of the main characters and she is a rich girl that is spoiled quite a bit. Her family , mainly her father, decided to send her off the summer after her high school graduation. She is sent to a farm that is owned by her rich family. Her summer away requires her to work at this farm. She definatley learns alot during this summer away. This story has mystery and romance. Was a good read and enjoyable read. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Texas Book-aholic, August 11 Remembrancy, August 12 Inklings and notions, August 13 Baker Kella, August 14 proud to be an autism mom, August 15 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 16 Reading is my Super Power, August 16 (Interview) Janices book reviews, August 17 Bibliophile Reviews, August 18 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 19 Carpe Diem, August 20 A Baker’s Perspective, August 21 Power of Words, August 22 (Spotlight) margaret kazmierczak, August 23 (Interview) Bigreadersite, August 24 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Betty is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d0d7/rebecca-s-legacy-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Book Title: Argosy Junction Author: Chautona Havig Genre: Christian Fiction/Romance Release date: 1st edition: March 11, 2010 ; 2nd edition: August, 2018 “I want nothing to do with Jesus or God.” After over twenty years of abuses from the cult-like church she grew up in, Lane Argosy has had it with God and His people. Though the Brethren try to make Lane and her family’s lives unbearable, freedom from their warped brand of Christianity is sweet. She’ll never go back… never. He just wanted to visit the country he’d explored through books. So, when Matt Rushby arrives in Argosy Junction, Montana, he expects idyllic meadows and craggy rocks towering above, old-fashioned friendliness and at least one or two cowboys. Instead, he finds familiar hatred and factions very much like the ones back home in Rockland’s inner-city gangs. The Argosy family is disillusioned, broken, and floundering. Matt knows the answer is Jesus—just Him and not the trappings of a faith He never designed. But how can Matt help them turn their hearts back to the Lord when he suspects Lane has stolen his? Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author The author of dozens of books in a variety of genres, Chautona Havig lives and writes in California’s Mojave Desert where she uses story to nudge her readers to the feet of the Master Storyteller. My Review This story starts with a city person and a country person meeting in a quite funny way. Matt and Lane become good friends despite being raised quite differently . Lane's family has grown distant with God . This story has forgiveness, romance, and interesting tid bits regarding cults. You will also probably find yourself laughing a bit like with the honey and boots incident . At times this story tended to drag on a bit and you might find yourself wanting it to hurry up . Overall an enjoyable read. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 7 Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, August 7 The Power of Words, August 8 Bigreadersite, August 8 Among the Reads, August 9 Multifarious, August 10 Blogging With Carol, August 11 proud to be an autism mom, August 12 A Baker’s Perspective, August 12 Texas Book-aholic, August 13 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 14 Janices book reviews, August 15 Maureen’s Musings, August 16 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 17 Bibliophile Reviews, August 18 Carpe Diem, August 19 Godly Book Reviews, August 20 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Chautona is giving away a grand prize package that includes a paperback copy of Argosy Junction, “Matt’s” copy of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, and a $25 gift certificate!! Click below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d143/argosy-junction-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Title: Kingdom of Ruins Author: D.C. Marino Genre: Fantasy Release Date: July 27, 2018 In the Lands Within, history does not rest. Each archaeological layer communicates with the living generation, choosing its friends and enemies—and its kings. But an alliance has been struck no one could have anticipated, and an ancient evil is soaking into the soil. History is being erased, purchased and re-written at a terrible price. And a kingdom that shouldn’t have been forgotten is fading from memory. In the Lands Without, archaeologist Lori Brickland has found a pottery shard with a heartbeat. The pulse might be a trick of the mind, or it might be the first sign of life in a world of ruin. An exiled traveler will say she shouldn’t search for the truth, a calculating ruler will say she’s the one he’s looking for. And the kingdom? The kingdom will need her before the end. It’s time to accept what she’s always known… This isn’t archaeology. This is war. Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author D.C. Marino is a dedicated reader of history books and fantasy novels, both of which occupy an equal amount of space on her bookshelves. But it wasn’t until she realized how one breathed life into the other that she became addicted to finding the intersections of the real world and the fairy story. Still more: what those intersections about us as a creative, curious people. Kingdom of Ruins is her debut novel. My Review Kingdom of Ruins is a fantasy type of story. Lori has the ability to feel the past by items she finds or places she goes. In this story you will travel to a strange world. Along the way there is plenty of secrets and mystery. It took me awhile to really get pulled into the story. But the story was well written with lots of detail . Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Carpe Diem, July 31 Remembrancy, July 31 Inklings and notions, August 1 Fiction Aficionado, August 2 Multifarious, August 3 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 3 Connect in Fiction, August 4 Bigreadersite, August 4 Bibliophile Reviews, August 5 A Reader’s Brain, August 6 Just the Write Escape, August 7 Margaret Kazmierczak, August 8 Aryn the Libraryan, August 8 Simple Harvest Reads, August 9 (Guest post from Mindy Houng) Blogging With Carol, August 10 proud to be an autism mom, August 10 Texas Book-aholic, August 11 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 12 Janices book reviews, August 12 A Baker’s Perspective, August 13 Giveaway To celebrate the tour, Celebrate Lit Publishing is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries!https://promosimple.com/ps/ced0/kingdom-of-ruins-celebration-tour-giveaway  About the Book Book Title: The Banished Lands, book one in The Banished Lands Seriesthe Author: Benjamin Mester Genre: Fantasy Release date: May, 2015 A kingdom in danger. A prophecy that will change everything. But will they understand it in time? The old world is gone, and barely even histories remain. But something from that time is returning. The closing lines of a farewell poem, written centuries ago by the last great king of the age to his slain wife, might be more than just a poem: The world and all its light shall fade, I’ll stay with her beneath the shade And wait until the world’s remade… Join us in this epic fantasy adventure as three friends plunge into the great mystery of their age, twelve centuries in the making. A mysterious fog blankets the forest just outside the sleepy town of Suriya. A dark plot unfolds as Durian and his friends discover ties between a strange wanderer and the warlike barbarian kingdom far to the north. Are the mysterious things happening in the forest a prelude to invasion? What happens next will propel Durian and his curious friends into the middle of the oldest riddle in the history of their kingdom, a dozen centuries old. Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author Benjamin Mester is a novelist and poet. He fell in love with the written word and beauty of language at a young age, marvelling at the way a story can transport a person, enveloping their whole mind and heart as they dive into new places and grand adventures. A lover of nature, Mester has spent the whole of his adult life immersed in the study of poetry, often wandering the woodlands of northern Minnesota or the beaches of California. If asked about his writing, he would say his overarching goal is to inspire people to live with greater passion, often quoting one of his favorite Proverbs, 14:8: The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways. How often do we stop to give thought to our ways, asking ourselves why we live the way we do? What does it mean to live to the full? How can I love more deeply? Mester hopes his writing will build a longing in his readers, that his stories inspire them to want more for their lives than the mediocrity of good enough we so often settle for. My Review The Banished Lands is the first book in a series. This story seemed very slow to get going and dragged on quite a bit. This story is a fantasy type book . Plenty of mystery in this story. Durian and his friends are trying to solve a mystery. They become involved in a fight between good and evil. The added poetry was a nice touch to this story. The author did good with writing with lots of descriptions. When reading about the old man's walking stick you could just picture seeing it with all of the description. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my own honest ones. Blog Stops Texas Book-aholic, August 2 Two Points of Interest, August 3 Blogging With Carol, August 4 Mary Hake, August 4 Inklings and Notions, August 5 A Rup Life, August 6 proud to be an autism mom, August 7 Bibliophile Reviews, August 7 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 8 Janices book reviews, August 9 Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 10 Carpe Diem, August 11 A Baker’s Perspective, August 12 Books, Books, and More Books., August 13 Multifarious, August 14 Bigreadersite, August 14 Little Homeschool on the Prairie, August 15 The Mimosa Blossom, August 15 Giveaway To celebrate his tour, Benjamin is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d1c7/the-banished-lands-celebration-tour-giveaway |
