Love Imperfection by Evie Snow Release Day Blitz
Release Day Blitz: January 27, 2020
Synopsis for Love
Imperfection:
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| Exile Publishing | January 21, 2020| Romantic Comedy |
English dog trainer Beth Poole is having
trouble getting her life back together after beating a life-threatening illness
and divorcing her husband. When her Aussie-soap-obsessed grandma sends her to
Australia to recover, it seems a great opportunity for some rest and relaxation
while she figures out what's next.
But when Beth arrives in Australia things get off to a rocky start. To begin with, she's on the wrong coast and there are deadly creatures everywhere. And if that weren't enough, her neighbors are driving her crazy. She's staying in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, right next door to a family-owned vineyard. It should be perfect, but the boisterous Hardy clan just doesn't seem able to leave her alone. The usually reserved Beth is soon reluctantly embroiled in their family disputes and romantic entanglements. And eldest son Clayton Hardy is proving surprisingly persistent.
The more Beth gets to know Clayton, the more she sees what she wants for her future. But as the end of summer approaches, her past comes back to haunt her and tests her newfound relationship with Clayton to the limit.
But when Beth arrives in Australia things get off to a rocky start. To begin with, she's on the wrong coast and there are deadly creatures everywhere. And if that weren't enough, her neighbors are driving her crazy. She's staying in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, right next door to a family-owned vineyard. It should be perfect, but the boisterous Hardy clan just doesn't seem able to leave her alone. The usually reserved Beth is soon reluctantly embroiled in their family disputes and romantic entanglements. And eldest son Clayton Hardy is proving surprisingly persistent.
The more Beth gets to know Clayton, the more she sees what she wants for her future. But as the end of summer approaches, her past comes back to haunt her and tests her newfound relationship with Clayton to the limit.
Excerpt
“Do you
. . . do you want to come in for another bad coffee?” she asked abruptly, her
voice uncharacteristically loud in the night silence.
“Ah.
Beth. Normally yeah, but I have to get back to help clean up,” Clayton replied
gruffly, appearing genuinely regretful. “I’d love to but—”
“It would
be the euphemism sort,” Beth blurted, her voice still unnaturally loud. “Sex
coffee. No, sex not coffee. Hopefully not bad.”
Clayton’s
eyes widened. “Come again?”
“Sex?”
The word was a sort of squeak. “There’s, ah, there’s something I want to talk
to you about first, but after that . . . if you still want to, definitely sex.”
The painful heat of embarrassment burned a fiery trail from her toes to the
roots of her hair. It burned even hotter when Clayton didn’t reply. Silence
filled the car while he stared at her in the dark.
“Or we
could just have bad coffee?” she amended weakly.
Clayton
cleared his throat loudly. “No. No. Sex would be great.”
“Oh. Really? Alright. Good.” She quickly opened
her door before Clayton could do it for her and scrambled out of the Jeep. She
didn’t want to be that close to him yet. Not until they’d talked about things.
Without looking back she scampered around the cottage and frantically searched
in her handbag for her key, only managing to get the door open and the lights on
when two large warm hands firmly grasped her hips from behind.
About the author:
Evie Snow is the pen name for a globe-trotting writing
team comprising of Georgina (George) Penney and Tony (The Kraken) Johnson.
George does the actual writing and reads far too many
books. In the past, she was well on the way to a contemporary history PhD when
moving to Saudi Arabia re-introduced her to a love of writing fiction.
Tony manages plot wrangling and is in charge of
caffeine distribution. He once spent twenty years working globally as a petroleum
engineer and found the oil industry to be far stranger than fiction. Together, George and Tony have lived in a bunch of
countries including Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam and
Scotland. They’re currently on a world-traveling adventure, writing books,
seeing all the sights, eating all the food and patting as many critters as
possible.
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Book Sales to Benefit Mighty Oaks Military Charity on tour with Silver Dagger Book Tours
Book Sales to Benefit Mighty Oaks Military Charity
Every year at this time, in honor of Veteran’s Day and all our soldiers and their families, Tracey Cramer-Kelly chooses a veteran-focused charity to which she donates a percentage of all of her book sales (usually more) during the month of November. This applies to all of her books (although if you are a military romance fan, you may especially enjoy TRUE SURRENDER or the ARMY RANGER SERIES).
This year she's pleased to again support the Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, a faith-based organization that teaches combat veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress how to get beyond combat trauma and live their lives in the manner God intended.
As a former Army combat medic (and current EMT), soldiers and their families are near and dear to her heart; this is just one way she can help.
When you purchase any of her books throughout November, you do not only get a great story, but you help veterans, too! So check out her books on Amazon or her website and get started!
Many experiences influence Tracey's writing, and she has been known to undertake unusual endeavors (such as firefighter training and learning to fly a helicopter) just for the sake of the experience. Being an Army-trained combat medic and a "biker chick" for over 30 years has had significant influence in her books, but even “ordinary” events have struck a chord or inspired a character or plot idea.
Tracey lives in small-town Minnesota with her husband, two kids, and two cats. They are a true “soccer family” (she even worked as a referee for two years). She enjoys downhill skiing and spending time at the family lake place. She has also owned and operated an MC business, Leader Motorcycle, for 17 years http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/
My Mother's Man 2 (FINALE): Breaking Curses
My Mother's Man 2 (FINALE): Breaking Curses by O'SharraMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
SYNOPSIS
After the death of their mother, by their Father’s hands, Jeanette Bell’s three children each have their issues behind their traumatic childhood.
Wayne Bell, Nette’s oldest son, witnessed most of the abuse. He has lived his entire life with a vendetta against his father for taking his mother’s life. When he has the ultimate chance for revenge, will he take it? Or, will he forgive his father for taking the only woman in the world that he had ever truly loved?
Terri Bell has done everything right. She has been faithful to her husband, Daryl, since he'd become her middle school sweetheart. Even though he constantly cheats on her and belittles her every chance he gets, she continues to love him deeply; until he commits the ultimate act of betrayal. Terri is tempted to show him the meaning of till death do us part, but will she succeed?
Bonnie Bell is the youngest, and her mother’s inability to stand up for herself is directly affecting Bonnie’s life. Haunted by the death of her friend, Bonnie decides to briefly visit her friend’s hometown, until she meet’s the insatiable Marlow; whom she later finds out is being investigated for his not so legal lifestyle
BOOK REVIEW
The author closed this family's story nicely. O'Sharra did a good job of showing the parallels between generations when it comes to the lessons we pass down. The story was emotional, dramatic with a few unbelievable moments that did not quite gel for me. There were a few grammatical and spelling errors, but nothing so distracting that it took me out of the moment. All in all good movement, flow, and a powerful message.
You can secure your copy below and don't forget to support the author by leaving a review.
Bluebird, Bluebird
Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica LockeMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
SYNOPSIS
When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules--a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, knows all too well. Deeply ambivalent about growing up black in the lone star state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him home.
When his allegiance to his roots puts his job in jeopardy, he travels up Highway 59 to the small town of Lark, where two murders--a black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman--have stirred up a hornet's nest of resentment. Darren must solve the crimes--and save himself in the process--before Lark's long-simmering racial fault lines erupt.
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BOOK REVIEW
"Their lives revolved around the people they claim to hate, but couldn't leave alone."
Ranger Matthews
The story was a slow, scenic ride to solving what would ultimately be 3 murders, a cover-up, a drug ring and the dissolution of a local hate group. The story follows Darren Matthew a Texas Ranger. He puts himself in a precarious situation that gives those who didn't want him in the organization ammunition to remove him from the field. That is until a phone call from a long-time friend thrusts him into yet another situation that may mean the end of his career. The story moved extremely slow, but I could not stop listening. Locke infused the story with such vivid imagery that you could see the Ice House and its occupants. You could smell the alcohol coming out of Darren's pores due to the drink that had become a crutch to him after he lost his wife's emotional support.
She, Locke, also did a great job of capturing the racial tension that still exists today. The characters were developed and the plot was executed in a way that grabbed my attention early on. A huge boost for the audio was the narrator, JD Jackson, who did a superb job. I recommend this book to anyone who likes an easy listen and a scenic route to solving a mystery.
You can secure copy by clicking the image below and don't forget to support the author by leaving a review.
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All IN by L.K. Simonds Book Blog Tour Reviewapoolza & Giveaway!
ALL IN
by
L.K. Simonds
Genre: Gritty Realistic / Christian Fiction
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Date of Publication: August 27, 2019
Number of Pages: 282
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A woman’s empty pursuit of happiness leads to a crisis before finding redemption in the Lord in this challenging and gritty Christian novel. Twenty-nine-year-old novelist and blackjack dealer Cami Taylor seems to have it all—but just underneath her confident exterior and newfound celebrity is a young woman in trouble. Cami’s boyfriend, Joel, wants to get married, buy a house on Long Island, and raise a family—a life that’s a million miles from Cami’s idea of happiness. Her therapist suggests compromise and trust, but Cami would rather bolt like a deer. Breaking things off with Joel, Cami launches herself on a new quest for happiness. But her pursuit of pleasure only takes her further from herself—and toward a harrowing new reality unlike anything she’s faced before. What follows for Cami is a fight to the death that can only be waged with God’s love.
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L.K. SIMONDS PRESENTS CAMI TAYLOR:
"You're a sinner until you're not. "
This was a raw look at the journey from sinner to a person of faith.
The protagonist Cami aka Leona Camille, in this story, is a blackjack dealer turned bestselling author thanks to her novel "Double Down Blues". With her success, Cami sheds not only weight but her long term boyfriend and adopts some bad habits and make some really bad choices.
It is a testament to the author's skill at developing the characters so well that Cami was not a likable character, yet a relatable sinner. Her "sins" were laid out for all to see drinking, pre-marital sex...well you get the picture. I did connect with Joel. I could relate to the feeling of being in a relationship and still feeling alone or as if you don't know the person. I liked that I was not beat over the head with biblical quotes and righteousness. The author brought in a character that helped lead the protagonist down her road to salvation. The story flowed organically. The plot was clear and well-executed. I think the author did a good job of telling this story and it is appropriately categorized. The only thing that I thought was slightly odd was that gambling didn't play a huge part in the story. I assumed from the cover and the title that it would play a larger part.
All in all, "All In", is a story that I would recommend to anyone who wants a raw, realistic account of one's journey to redemption.
L. K. Simonds is a Fort Worth local. She has worked as a waitress, KFC hostess, telephone marketer, assembly-line worker, nanny, hospital lab technician, and air traffic controller. She's an instrument-rated pilot and an alumna of Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas. All In is her first novel.
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