{"id":14306,"date":"2013-03-19T13:32:53","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T18:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=14306"},"modified":"2013-03-19T13:32:53","modified_gmt":"2013-03-19T18:32:53","slug":"grave-consequences-by-lisa-t-bergren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=14306","title":{"rendered":"Grave Consequences by Lisa T. Bergren"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Grave Consequences&#8221; is the second book in Bergren&#8217;s <em>Grand Tour<\/em> trilogy. Although possibly enjoyable as a stand-alone novel, I believe the reader would understand and enjoy it better after reading <a title=\"Glamorous Illusions by Lisa T. Bergren\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0099JHXI0\/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=daysonreflec-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B0099JHXI0&amp;adid=0ZXM4626R9N2GFT0JQPX&amp;\">Glamorous Illusions<\/a>, the first book of the series as &#8220;Grave Consequences&#8221; continues where it leaves off without any recap to fill in details.<\/p>\n<p>After a traumatic kidnapping attempt in the first book, Cora Kensington and her newly discovered half-siblings continue their grand tour of Europe, staying in luxurious hotels and castles along their journey. Torn between two men who both profess to love her, Cora continues to be confused about her true identity. Can she return to her old life after experiencing the luxury and opportunities provided by her wealthy birth father or will she choose to follow his plans for her life? All she can do is try to follow God&#8217;s plans for her life and hope that she can accurately discern what He is telling her.<\/p>\n<p>Although at times the descriptions of historic locations and even meals become a tad lengthy, there is plenty of drama, action, mystery and romance to keep things interesting. I liked the way the author portrayed the characters so that even some of the most unlikeable people from <a title=\"Glamorous Illusions by Lisa T. Bergren\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0099JHXI0\/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=daysonreflec-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B0099JHXI0&amp;adid=0ZXM4626R9N2GFT0JQPX&amp;\">Glamorous Illusion<\/a>s turned out to have some positive attributes after all &#8211; particularly Hugh.<\/p>\n<p>Some reviewers have described &#8220;Grave Consequences&#8221; as being highly improbable but I found the story to be good enough to capture my attention until the very last page and enjoyed traveling through Europe through the experiences of its characters. Improbable or not, to me the story is what is important.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?attachment_id=14308\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14308\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14308\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" alt=\"Grave Consequences\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/GraveConsequences-150x225.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/GraveConsequences-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/GraveConsequences-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/GraveConsequences-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/GraveConsequences.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>The Powerful, Epic Romance Continues, Book 2 in Lisa T. Bergren\u2019s Grand Tour series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Cora Kensington, the journey of a lifetime takes unexpected twists. And her future\u2014her very life\u2014depends on the decisions she\u2019ll make at each crossroad. As her European tour with her newfound family takes her through Austria, France, and Italy, an unseen enemy trails close behind. Meanwhile, a forbidden love continues to claim her heart, putting everyone\u2019s plans in danger.<\/p>\n<p>And as Cora stays one step ahead of it all, what might need the most protection is her own heart, torn between the dramatic pursuit of a dashing Frenchman and a man who has been quietly staking claim to her affections all along. Love has dangers all its own. She must escape the bonds of the past and discover the faith to make the right choices, as each one has grave consequences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/143476432X\/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=sprightly-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=143476432X&amp;adid=0D92R668SC4GZ0Y78APY\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Purchase a copy here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scribd.com\/doc\/125698170\/Grave-Consequences-By-Lisa-T-Bergren\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read an excerpt here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?attachment_id=14309\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14309\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14309\" alt=\"Lisa T. Bergren\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/LBegren-132-150x200.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/LBegren-132-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/LBegren-132-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/LBegren-132.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lisa T. Bergren<\/strong> is the award-winning author of more than thirty-five books, with more than 2 million copies sold. She has written fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages\u2014children, teens and adults. A former publishing executive, Bergren now divides her time between writing, freelance editing, and ministry.<\/p>\n<p>Bergren loves to travel, especially for writing research, and dreams of her next trip to Italy. Lisa and her husband, Tim, are the parents of three and live in Colorado Springs, CO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Lisa T.\u00a0 Bergren at her online home, <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisatawnbergren.com\"><strong>www.lisatawnbergren.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>. Readers can also join Bergren\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lisatawnbergren\"><strong>Facebook fan page<\/strong><\/a><strong> or follow her on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LisaTBergren\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Celebrate the release of <a href=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/author\/LBegren\" target=\"_blank\">Grave Consequences<\/a> with <a href=\"http:\/\/lisatawnbergren.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa T. Bergren<\/a> by entering to win an iPad Mini!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/317074\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4576 aligncenter\" alt=\"Grave-Consequences-Bergren\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Grave-Consequences-300.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>One &#8220;grand&#8221; winner receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A brand new iPad Mini<\/li>\n<li><i>Grave Consequences<\/i> and<i> Glamorous Illusions<\/i> will be pre-loaded onto the Mini!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 23rd.<\/strong> Winner will be announced on March 25th at <a href=\"http:\/\/lisatawnbergren.com\/category\/contests\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lisa&#8217;s website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/twitter\/233\/contests\/317074\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/sweepstakeshq\/contests\/317074\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/facebook.png \" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/317074\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/email.png\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tell your friends via <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/sweepstakeshq\/contests\/317074\/invites\/new\" target=\"_blank\">FACEBOOK<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/twitter\/233\/contests\/317074\" target=\"_blank\">TWITTER<\/a> and increase your chances of winning.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: &#8220;Grave Consequences&#8221; is the second book in Bergren&#8217;s Grand Tour trilogy. 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