Anita Higman’s “WINTER IN FULL BLOOM” Kindle Fire GIVEAWAY and FB Party! {8/29}

Welcome to one of today's tour stops for  Anita Higman's delish NEW novel, * WINTER IN FULL BLOOM by Anita Higman published by River North

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Lily Winter's wings are folded so tightly around her daughter that when empty nest arrives, she can't believe she can fly. 

But Lily's lonely, widowed life changes in a heartbeat when she goes to visit a woman who is almost a stranger to her-

a woman who also happens to be her mother. 

During their fiery reunion, her mother reveals a dark family secret 

she'd been hiding for decades-

Lily has an identical twin sister who was put up for adoption 

when they were just babies.
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 Without looking back, Lily- with her fear of flying- boards a jumbo jet and embarks on a quest to find her sister... 

Half way around the world to Melbourne, Australia. 

Unexpectedly befriended by an impudent Aussie, he just might 

prove to be the key to finding her sister. When her journey becomes a circle that leads her back home to attempt a family reunion 

will she also find the one dream she no longer imagined possible?

The chance to fall in love again... 

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My thoughts?
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Enchanting!
A hero I quite fell for and a romance to dream of..

Foreign travel, new locations and relationships, reconnection
A story with depth and increasing complexity.
I found Ms Higman's surprise plot twists reminiscent of Kate Morton's - always another layer to be revealed - 

just when you think you're on sure ground. 

Fascinating.

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A story of loss, courage, women, sisterhood,and families - their conflicts, struggles, frustrations and ultimately their worth. A story of redemption.
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Releasing this month - Definitely recommended.

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{ MORE ABOUT ANITA }

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Best-selling and award-winning author, 
Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several co-authored) for adults and children. She’s been a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art. 

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Anita loves good movies, exotic teas, 
[a woman after FHC readers' own hearts!]
and brunch with her friends.

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Find out more about Anita.

 Follow on facebook and tweet with her

* Anita Higman's latest novel,
Winter in Full Bloom, has just released. *
She's teamed up with her publisher,

River North Fiction, for a fun giveaway and a Facebook Author Chat Party on August 29th. *

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One grand prize winner will receive:

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A Kindle Fire HD

Winter in Full Bloom by Anita Higman

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Enter today by clicking one of the icons below.
But hurry, the giveaway ends on August 28th.

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Winner will be announced August 29th
at the Winter in Full Bloom Author Chat Party
on Facebook.
During the party Anita will be hosting a book chat,
talking about family,
announcing the winner of the Kindle Fire,
and giving away a ton of books, gift certificates, and more.
She'll also be giving party goers an exclusive look 

at her next book!

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So grab your copy of Winter in Full Bloom and join Anita on the evening of August 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends.

(If you haven’t read the book,
 

don’t let that stop you from coming!)






DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE FUN;

RSVP TODAY.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 29th!

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'UNRIVALED' Sweet Kindle Fire Giveaway +FB Party! with author Siri Mitchell – Book Tour Review

I enjoy the opportunity to introduce readers to new books!

The anticipation of opening a parcel to reveal some lovely new read

is pure pleasure for this reader.

The hard part is writing the review!

Such was the case for 

Siri Mitchell's new release, 'Unrivaled'...

Lucy Kendall returns from a tour of the Continent, her luggage filled with the latest fashions and a mind fired by inspiration. After tasting Europe’s best confections, she’s sure she’ll come up with a recipe that will save her father’s struggling candy business and reverse their fortunes. But she soon discovers that their biggest competitor, the cheat who swindled her father out of his prize recipe, has now hired a promotions manager–a cocky, handsome out-of-towner who gets under Lucy’s skin.

Charlie Clarke’s new role at Standard Manufacturing is the chance of a lifetime. He can put some rough times behind him and reconnect with the father he’s never known. The one thing he never counted on, however, was tenacious Lucy Kendall. She’s making his work life miserable…
and making herself impossible for him to forget.

Purchase a copy here.

Read an excerpt here.

If you're following along on the Book Blog Tour for 'Unrivaled',

you've been treated to many accolades from other reading reviewers.

Unfortunately, this is one of the books I've found difficult

when it came to writing a review - or at least a positive review..

I leave it up to you to read for your own response

which is as it should always be!

The premise was good,
but the story and characters didn't add up to good reading for me.
I am not impressed with the immature protagonist
and never did come to any 'liking' of her.
Tantalized by the great cover; disappointed by the lack of character content.
Lucy was childish and mean,
devious in her attempts to keep her father's candy company afloat,
and never questioned blatantly obvious discrepancies
between her mother's comments and her own understanding
of their loss of the candy recipe that made another family rich...
She agreed to a marriage of convenience without any depth of feeling
and all emotions seemed entirely surface.
No questions about her fiance's activities or where he spent his time -
Waaaay too naive [or lacking depth] to keep my interest.
I was constantly putting the book down in frustration,
then picking up later just to keep my commitment to read and review.
Sorry to say it was so... 

THere are some FuN events just ahead for you to enter

and have your own chance at reading 'Unrivaled' for yourself

[+ a copy for a friend!]

PLUS....

Celebrate Unrivaled with Siri Mitchell by entering to win a Kindle Fire and joining her on April 18th for a Facebook Author Chat Party!






One "swooning" winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire


• Vintage Candy Kit


• Unrivaled by Siri Mitchell (one for you and one for a friend!)


Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 17th. Winner will be announced at the "Unrivaled" Author Chat Facebook Party on 4/18. Connect with Siri, get a sneak peek of her next book, try your hand at a trivia contest, and chat with readers just like yourself. There will also be gift certificates, books, vintage candy kits, and more!






So grab your copy of Unrivaled and join Siri on the evening of the April 18th for a chance to connect with Siri and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book - don't let that stop you from coming!)




Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 18th!




Looking forward to finding you at the Party !!

I was provided 'Unrivaled' in exchange for my considered opinion.

THank you for the opportunity!

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Women Redeemed Live Webcast 10/10 Women sharing their struggles, fears + HOPE!

{Live Webcast Event}
In coordination with the launch of their fall releases, 

Kregel Publications
will be hostinga live webcast event on October 10th at 8 PM EDT

featuring authors Kim Ketola (Cradle My Heart)

,Teske Drake (Hope for Today, Promises for Tomorrow)

 and Dawn Scott Jones
{When a Woman You Love Was Abused}.

The webcast will allow women to come together
to share their struggles and fears
in order to move toward Healing and Hope... 

Women will be able to support one another 

and discuss shared experiences 

[abortion, miscarriage,  abuse]

 in a non-threatening, open and loving environment... 

Cat Hoort of Kregel says, “We are seeking to provide safe means for Christian women to be vulnerable with each other, to seek help and guidance from authors and counselors, and to find encouragement from those who have shared similar experiences. Our hope is that the Women Redeemed webcast will become a forum for hurting women as well as for those who can help. Kim, Teske, and Dawn are all survivors and their stories will surely inspire and equip other women to move toward healing and hope.”

Join us for the webcast ~ 

connect with the authors,
talk about your own experiences, make some new friends, and maybe win a prize! 

Hoping to see you there!

To register for the event,
just click the banner below ~
See you on October 10th!

Join authors Kim Ketola, Teske Drake and Dawn Scott Jones
for an evening of encouraging chat about
healing and hope for women
on the evening of October 10th...

The authors will join together for a
Live Webcast Event to share their stories...

BUT
… wait there’s more!! 

Between 10/1 and 10/10 Enter to Win

a brand-new iPad from Women Redeemed!


 

One winner will receive:

an iPad with Wi-Fi

• Cradle My Heart by Kim Ketola, 
• Hope for Today, Promises for Tomorrow by Teske Drake
  When a Woman You Loved Was Abused by Dawn Scott Jones

Hurry, the giveaway ends on 10/10/12 [open to US]
Just click one of the icons below. 

The winner will be announced that evening 

at the Women Redeemed Webcast! 








Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or
 TWITTER and
increase your chances of winning.
Hope to see you on the 10th!

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'Lucy Come Home' ~ Dave and Neta Jackson 6/30

Welcome to the Exciting Book Tour

for Dave and Neta Jackson's June Release!

'Lucy Come Home'

A captivating story of a 15 year old girl, Cindy, coming of age in the depression.

Travelling with her family of 9 as migrant workers, being taken advantage of by farm owners,

and regarded as less than in society, is the norm.

When a tiny dog arrives at their latest ramshackle migrant abode,

a bright spot of life arrives with him...

Bo is a young carnival worker, travelling town to town,

providing the thrill of the ride for those of the area and a life for the carnies.

When he goes out looking for his dog,

Bo finds him in good company.  

Company he chooses to pursue when he meets the pretty Cindy!

So begins our tale of the life of Lucy ~

Told in flashback form, 

we are carried along in the present while referencing the past.

Take a peek HERE with a Free Read of the exciting prologue

plus first chapter & you'll be Hooked !

'Lucy Come Home' captivated me with a continual stream of my own questions of 'why'?

keeping me flipping those pages discovering answers!

Why did a lovely young girl end up on the streets as a bag lady?

and why, being the eldest of 7 siblings, is she alone in the world?

Why has Cindy become 'Lucy' ?

What happened to Bo? His friendship?  His dog?

Many questions needing answers!

I had a deliteful Saturday reading 'Lucy Come Home' searching out 

and  finding those answers in the intersecting and entangling story of past and present.

A fascinating look into the all too common world of the marginalized,

authors, Dave and Neta Jackson,

have done a service to readers in accurately picturing what life on the streets

can be like for the aging and homeless.

A world most would rather not know about.

Would rather turn their heads as they drive by.

Would happily ignore in their willfully blind pretense of not knowing...

My appreciation to Dave and Neta for bringing this story the human touch

of a life loved by God and valued as with all others of God's family!

Available wherever fine books are sold or ordered, as well as online sources.

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Castle Rock Creative, Inc. (Jun 13 2012)

*I was provided this book by Litfuse without cost or obligation to provide a positive opinion on same.

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