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Playing the Part <\/em>by Jen Turano is a 352 page book in the Christian historical fiction genre. It is published by Bethany House Publishers and was released on March 1, 2016. To purchase your own copy, click here<\/a><\/p>\n MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n I always look forward to reading Jen Turano\u2019s latest book and was thrilled to have a chance to review \u201cPlaying the Part\u201d. I just hope I can do this wonderful book justice!<\/p>\n The third book in Turano\u2019s A Class of Their Own<\/strong><\/em> series, \u201cPlaying the Part\u201d features popular actress Lucetta Plum who finds herself forced to flee New York because of a man determined to make her his own \u2013 with or without marriage vows. Disguised and under cover of night, Lucetta and her dear friend Abigail Hart travel to the estate of Abigail\u2019s grandson Bram. That my friend is where the adventure and hilarity really begins!<\/p>\n As Turano\u2019s true fans know from the previous books in this series, Lucetta is just a bit eccentric. Well she has met her match in Bram who has to be at least equally unconventional. From his gothic and somewhat spooky mansion to strange and unexplained happenings within its walls and grounds, Lucetta is uncertain what to think about Bram. Honestly, the man is just too secretive to trust. There is absolutely no way she can fall for Abigail\u2019s matchmaking efforts!<\/p>\n I loved the characters of Lucetta and Bram and it was fun to touch base with characters from the previous books in this series. I also loved the somewhat dark and mysterious story combined with frequent humorous scenes. Jen is uniquely talented in the way she manages to insert humor into a perfectly serious scene and makes it perfectly natural. Dialogue was often witty and I laughed often. Then of course there was the romance. It sometimes took a few detours along the way but the ending was perfectly satisfying.<\/p>\n Once again, I have to say that \u201cPlaying the Part\u201d may be my favorite book by Jen yet! Of course I say that every time but my only explanation is that each one gets better and better. If you are not familiar with Jen Turano\u2019s books, you have missed something special. Do yourself a favor and pick up \u201cPlaying the Part\u201d or any of her other novels asap.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong> Bram Haverstein may appear to simply be a somewhat eccentric gentleman of means, but a mysterious career and a secret fascination with a certain actress mean there\u2019s much more to him than society knows.<\/p>\n Lucetta, who has no interest in Abigail\u2019s matchmaking machinations, has the best intentions of remaining cordial but coolly distant to Bram. But when she can\u2019t ignore the strange and mysterious things going on in his house, it\u2019ll take more than good intentions to keep her from trying to discover who Bram is behind the part he plays.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n GIVEAWAY:<\/strong> BLOGSTOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit all the blogs on the tour!<\/p>\n March 16: cherylbbookblog<\/a><\/p>\n March 16: Book Reviews From an Avid Reader<\/a><\/p>\n March 17: Singing Librarian Books<\/a><\/p>\n March 17: D\u2019S QUILTS & BOOKS<\/a><\/p>\n March 18: Bookworm Mama<\/a><\/p>\n March 19: Reading Is My SuperPower<\/a><\/p>\n March 19: Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a><\/p>\n March 20: Faith * Love * Books<\/a><\/p>\n March 21: A Greater Yes<\/a><\/p>\n March 21: Southern Chelle<\/a><\/p>\n March 22: Splashes of Joy<\/a><\/p>\n March 22: Daysong Reflections<\/a><\/p>\n March 23: Bigreadersite<\/a><\/p>\n March 23: Texas Book-aholic<\/a><\/p>\n March 24: 100 pages per hour<\/a><\/p>\n March 25: simpleharvestreads<\/a><\/p>\n March 25: Karen Krayons<\/a><\/p>\n March 26: Buwurmzzz<\/a><\/p>\n March 26: Cassandra M\u2019s Place<\/a><\/p>\n March 27: Jeanette\u2019s Thoughts<\/a><\/p>\n March 27: The Power of Words<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/a>A digital copy of this book was provided for review by Celebrate Lit.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nLucetta Plum is an actress on the rise in New York City, but is forced to abandon her starring role when a fan\u2019s interest turns threatening. Lucinda\u2019s widowed friend, Abigail Hart, is delighted at the opportunity to meddle in Lucetta\u2019s life and promptly whisks her away to her grandson\u2019s estate to hide out.<\/p>\n![\"Jen](\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/JenTurano-150x225.jpg\")
Jen Turano<\/strong> is the best-selling, critically acclaimed author ofThe Ladies of Distinction<\/em> series, and A Class<\/em> of Their Own<\/em> series, published through Bethany House Publishers. Her novel, After a Fashion<\/em>, was chosen as a top pick from Romantic Times<\/em>, as well as being named a top ten romance of 2015 from Booklist<\/em>. It is also a nominee for Romantic Times 2015 Reviewers\u2019 Choice Award. Her book, A Most Peculiar Circumstance<\/em>, was chosen as a top ten romance by Booklist<\/em> in 2013. Her seventh book, Playing the Part<\/em>, will release in the spring of 2016, followed by a new four-book series, The Wallflowers<\/em>. When she\u2019s not writing, Jen spends her time outside of Denver with her husband and neurotic Cattle Dog, enjoying herself as an empty-nester since her son recently abandoned her for the college life. She can be found on Facebook athttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jenturanoauthor\/<\/a> or visit her on the web at www.jenturano.com<\/a>. She is represented by Susan Brower of the Natasha Kern Literary Agency. Her books may be found in most fine bookstores, or follow the Baker House Publishing link to find additional places to purchase her work.<\/p>\n
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\nJen is graciously giving away an entire set of this series! Click HERE to enter!<\/a><\/p>\n