Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Knowing You by Tracie Peterson hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

MY REVIEW:

Tracie Peterson is an author who I know will provide me with an extraordinary reading experience each and every time. Her impeccable research, attention to details, well-developed plots, and memorable characters are what brings me back to her novels over and over. It doesn’t hurt that each book also usually includes a believable romance as well as a bit of danger and suspense mixed into the narrative.

Knowing You met my every expectation. The final book of the Pictures of the Heart series, it features May Parker whose mixed Japanese-American heritage has plagued her for her entire life. She never felt a part of either world and usually escaped into her art. While working as a camera girl at the  Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909 Seattle, May is reunited with her childhood defender Lee Munro, a police detective working the exposition. As they spend time together, they realize that they care for each other but they have more than one hurdle to overcome if they are to have a life together.

An art forger provides the danger and suspense in Knowing You as Lee and May work together to prevent the theft of a Japanese samurai armor that is on display. Their faith is put to the test as they attempt to catch the thieves plus overcome the extreme racism of Lee’s family.

Another wonderful book by one of my must read authors, Knowing You is well worth your time.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: Knowing You Series: Pictures of the Heart #3 Author: Tracie Peterson Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Release Date: November 7, 2023 Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Could a captivating art exhibit hold the key to truth–and love?

Budding artist May Parker is captivated by the Japanese exhibits at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and longs to know more about her mother’s heritage–which her mother refuses to speak of because of the heartache she left behind in Japan. Wanting to experience more of the exhibits, May works as a Camera Girl–but her curiosity leads her into danger when a suit of samurai armor becomes the target of an elusive art forger.

After ten years apart, May is reunited with her childhood friend Lee Munro, a police detective assigned to keep a watchful eye on the exposition. Their friendship immediately begins to blossom with hints of something more, but when they become entangled in a dangerous heist involving the samurai armor and their love is threatened, can they overcome the odds against them?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling author of more than 100 novels, both historical and contemporary, with more than 6 million copies sold. She has won the ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.

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GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will receive a copy of Knowing You and a $15 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight November 15, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on November 22, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for It’s Your Love by Rachel D. Russell, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

MY REVIEW:

It’s Your Love is the latest book set in Deep Haven. I love how Susan May Warren has created an opportunity for new authors to continue her beloved romance series set in Deep Haven and the chance readers have to reconnect with a few beloved characters from her original series.

When Grayson Fox returns to Deep Haven to work at Trinity Horse Camp for the summer, he has no clue that he will be working under Beth Strauss with whom he has a somewhat uncomfortable past. He is tempted to turn tail and run right back to Oregon where he hopes to purchase his own ranch. His dream is to begin a similar program there but the lack of funds is a problem. Beth has high hopes for her new job at Trinity but her fear of riding and fear of breaking a promise to her dad have her living a somewhat limited life. Despite their misgivings about working together, Beth and Grayson find they have no choice but to make the best of things.

I thoroughly enjoyed It’s Your Love. It is exactly what I expect from a Deep Haven Novel with the perfect blend of humor, conflict, drama, and romance. As always, the reader will expect Grayson and Beth to fall in love. That’s a given. But oh what fun it is to enjoy the process. This book can be read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading the entire series for your best experience.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: It’s Your Love Series: Fox Family #2 Author: Rachel D. Russell Publisher: Sunrise Publishing Release Date: November 7, 2023 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

When Grayson Fox is asked to return home to Deep Haven and run the wrangler activities for the local camp, the last thing he expects is to run into the one woman he never wanted to see again. Worse…she’s his boss. But Grayson has big hopes for a life back in Oregon, and he must keep the promise to the camp in order to keep his dreams alive.

Just because Beth Strauss has stuck around Deep Haven doesn’t mean she doesn’t want a bigger life. And becoming the camp assistant director is the first step to that bigger life. Of course, standing in her way happens to be the one man who has always managed to derail her dreams, way too arrogant Grayson Fox.

But if they want to keep the camp afloat and their dreams alive, these two must learn to work together. But will these enemies become sweethearts, and if they do, will they find something better than the dreams they’re striving for?

The next delightful installment of the Fox Family series!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Rachel D. Russell is a member of Oregon Christian Writers, My Book Therapy’s Novel Academy, and is a regular contributor to the Learn How to Write a Novel blog. When Rachel’s not cheering on one of her two teens at sporting events, she’s often interrogating her husband on his own military and law enforcement experience to craft believable heroes in uniform. The rest of her time is spent cantering her horse down the Oregon trails and redirecting her three keyboard-hogging cats.

Connect with Rachel by visiting racheldrussell.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will win a print copy of It’s Your Love and $10 gift card to the Sunrise Shop!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 13, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 20, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Deadly Yellowstone Secrets by Kari Trumbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

MY REVIEW:

Deadly Yellowstone Secrets is a quickly moving, action packed suspense that kept me turning the pages one after the other until the very end. The danger surfaced almost at the first page and accelerated throughout a plot in which the main characters did not know who they could trust – possibly not each other. Despite the lack of trust, the attraction between them was almost palpable.

The story features Tamala, a naturalist who works in Yellowstone Park and studies bears. When she witnesses a poacher shooting at a bear she is tracking, he turns on her. Park law enforcement ranger, Clint Jackson rescues Tamala and they quickly realize they have a dangerous situation. As a winter storm approaches and the poacher seems to stay one step ahead of them, both Tamala and Clint wonder if the other is involved.

With every page filled with danger, plot twists, romance, and faith, Deadly Yellowstone Secrets should keep most readers happily engaged until its end.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: Deadly Yellowstone Secrets Author: Kari Trumbo Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense Release Date: October 24, 2023 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Yellowstone National Park hides a secret

and uncovering it could be fatal.

Someone’s hunting bears in Yellowstone National Park—and now Tamala Roth’s the next mark. With a killer at her heels, Tamala must trust Ranger Clint Jackson to safeguard her while searching for the poacher. But when a blizzard traps them in with a criminal who will stop at nothing to silence them, survival becomes a dangerous game.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kari Trumbo is an international bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She makes her home in Minnesota – where lakes and frigid temps are plentiful – with her family and husband of over twenty years. Reading, listening to contemporary Christian music, singing when no one’s listening, and curling up near the wood stove when winter hits are her favorite things. She loves chatting on social media, so be sure to look her up.

Connect with Kari by visiting karitrumbo.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will win a signed print copy of Deadly Yellowstone Secrets and a $25 visa gift card!

(1) winner will win a signed print copy of Deadly Yellowstone Secrets and a signed print copy of Operation: Restoration!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 1, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 8, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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MY REVIEW:

Once again Jaime Jo Wright has provided her readers with a masterpiece of storytelling. The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater has just the right blend of spooky legends, intriguing characters, mystery and romance within the pages of the dual time novel.

The story bounces back and forth between 1915 and present day in the Wisconsin town of Kipper’s Grove and most of the action centers around the infamous Barlowe Theater where people have died and/or disappeared.

The historical account features poor Greta Mercy and her wealthy friends Oscar and Eleanor Boyd. When Greta’s brother disappears, she will do anything to discover what happened to him. With the aid of Oscar and Eleanor, she takes multiple risks to discover the truth.

Present day narrative features Kit Boyd who agreed to be present with her friend for a taping of a popular psychic show in the theater. When her friend disappears, Kit too is determined to solve the mystery, With the help of one of the show’s hosts, Evan Fischer, they are met with roadblocks at every step. As they search for clues, they discover some of the past history of the theater.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater with all its unexpected twists and surprises. As is always the case with Wright’s books, there is eventually a logical explanation for everything. However, it is always fun to experience her delightfully spooky tales that hint of supernatural involvement. It was a perfect tale for autumn reading.

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It promises beauty but steals life instead. Will the ghosts of Barlowe Theater entomb them all?

Barlowe Theater stole the life of Greta Mercy’s eldest brother during its construction. Now in 1915, the completed theater appears every bit as deadly. When Greta’s younger brother goes missing after breaking into the building, Greta engages the assistance of a local police officer to help her unveil the already ghostly secrets of the theater. But when help comes from an unlikely source, Greta decides that to save her family she must uncover the evil that haunts the theater and put its threat to rest.

Decades later, Kit Boyd’s best friend vanishes during a ghost walk at the Barlowe Theater, and old stories of mysterious disappearances and ghoulish happenings are revived. Then television ghost-hunting host and skeptic Evan Fisher joins Kit in the quest to identify the truth behind the theater’s history. Kit reluctantly agrees to work with him in hopes of finding her missing friend. As the theater’s curse unravels Kit’s life, she is determined to put an end to the evil that has marked the theater and their hometown for the last century.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jaime Jo Wright (JaimeWrightBooks.com) is the author of ten novels, including Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award-winner The House on Foster Hill and Carol Award winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond. She’s also a two-time Christy Award finalist, as well as the ECPA bestselling author of The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and two Publishers Weekly bestselling novellas. Jaime lives in Wisconsin with her family and felines.