{"id":27635,"date":"2021-08-13T10:56:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T15:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=27635"},"modified":"2021-08-13T10:57:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T15:57:08","slug":"girls-of-summer-by-c-e-hilbert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=27635","title":{"rendered":"Girls of Summer by C. E. Hilbert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

C.E. Hilbert is a new author to me but after reading Girls of Summer<\/em>, I will certainly be checking out more of her books. She managed to hold my attention until the very end with her riveting romantic suspense centered around organized crime.<\/p>\n

This highly emotional book began with a bang and the danger and action continued to escalate from that point with a surprise or two along the way. Strained family relationships and an FBI investigation added to the tension. Characters were well rounded and relatable. Vivid descriptions brought me right into the center of the story and all the talk of southern food made me just a bit hungry. More than one developing romance was a bonus.<\/p>\n

I loved the way the author gradually worked in Charlie\u2019s journey to Christ as she described all the factors that led her to see the truth. Girls of Summer is a wonderful story of redemption and forgiveness. This is definitely a must read if you love happy endings.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Girls of Summer<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0<\/strong>C.E. Hilbert<\/p>\n

Genre:\u00a0<\/b>Romantic Suspense<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong>\u00a0March 19, 2021<\/p>\n

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When Charlotte receives the news that her estranged father has passed away, she finds herself in small-town South Carolina, forced to partner with her half-sister in running the baseball team and family business. If she can make it through 365 long days of running her daddy\u2019s business, she\u2019ll inherit half his multi-million dollar fortune\u2014money she desperately needs to rectify the sins of her mother.<\/p>\n

But can a big city girl overcome small-town sass and the unwelcome guidance of too-handsome-for-his-own-good general counsel Mac Taylor, or will this uptown girl discover she is truly a southern girl of\u00a0summer<\/span>\u00a0at heart?<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"C.E. Hilbert<\/strong> lives in sleepy town outside Columbus, OH in a 120-year-old fixer-upper with her Golden Retriever, Georgie. She believes that life goes best with Jesus, cookies made with real butter, summers watching baseball and winters filled with hockey.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM C. E. HILBERT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you ever have a fascination with an organization or an event? Maybe you are a World War II buff like my friend Nick or you have a deep appreciation (or obsession) for all things Star Wars like my nephew Alex? Maybe you were entranced with a book series or a television series? For me, I had a deep curiosity about organized crime in high school and college. I know, odd choice of interest, but my fascination was so deep I spent a semester being advised and mentored by a sitting federal judge and the head of our local FBI office on a school project about the impact of the Cosa Nostra in Ohio.<\/p>\n

I, like so many people who have read Mario Puzo\u2019s \u201cThe Godfather\u201d or seen the movie adaptation, was infatuated with the romance the family drama told. I hadn\u2019t really considered the destruction or lack of care for human life that actually existed within the American Mafia until I studied the organization. Although my curiosity continued, no longer did I see Michael Corleone\u2019s story as a well-crafted work of fiction, but rather an overly romanticized view of a world of corruption and depravity. What I learned from those two mentors was simple \u2013 cut off the head of one organization and two more will rise in its place. The Cosa Nostra\u2019s influence on America has waned in recent years, but organized crime is unfortunately alive and well.<\/p>\n

In Girls of Summer, we see a glimpse of the impact of organized crime in America through the lens of one family so enmeshed in its web we are unsure if they will be able to survive to find freedom. Through telling this story, I not only wanted to share how the love of God can redeem even the most lost soul, but also give a window into the destruction that follows in the wake of those who do not value human life. Instead of romanticizing organized crime as books and movies have done for decades, my goal with integrating the Russian mafia into the fabric of Girls of Summer was to shine a light on the lack of decency and morality.<\/p>\n

Girls of Summer is a suspenseful romance filled with the hope of redemption and reconciliation, but the story also gives a peek into a world most of us would prefer to believe lives only in fiction. Thankfully, we have dedicated men and women who are quietly fighting for justice with the hope of one day saying, organized crime is truly a thing of make believe.<\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, C.E. is giving away\u00a0the grand prize package of a tote that contains four books (Girls of Summer, From Scratch, Life on the Porcelain Edge & The Wooing of Jane Grey) and some \u201csurprise items\u201d!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/112dd\/girls-of-summer-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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