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

More Than a Heartthrob<\/em> is the latest offering in The Independence Islands series but can easily stand alone. It is fun though to encounter characters from previous books in the series. I love that the slogan for the series is \u201cbeach reads aren\u2019t just for summer anymore.\u201d You would definitely call books in this series beach reads but the stories take place at all seasons of the year.<\/p>\n

More Than a Heartthrob <\/em>is also more than your ordinary everyday romance novel. For widely different reasons both Jazzy and Chris have an identity crisis. It is easy to understand why Jazzy might not be certain about who she is because she has spent her life hiding her scars and lack of hair because of the way others have reacted to her. In some ways she has been acting a part. Chris is actually a fairly successful actor who doesn\u2019t really know who the real Chris is outside his Hollywood persona. Circumstances bring the pair together and as their friendship grows, the path to self-discovery begins.<\/p>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed More Than a Heartthrob. <\/em>The plot moved along at such a steady pace and the story held my interest so well that I soon found myself at the very end. The book was a sweet romance that held strong revelation about finding ourselves by finding God\u2019s plan for our lives.<\/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<\/strong>More Thank A Heartthrob<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Kari Trumbo<\/p>\n

Genre:\u00a0<\/b>Christian\u00a0Contemporary Romance<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong>\u00a0September 28, 2021<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your copy!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Whoever said beauty is only skin deep lied. Beauty begins from within.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

Jazzy is comfortable in her own skin, but the world cringes at it. Her personal armor since her teen years, makeup hides the scars that make anyone who sees them wince. The true test of any friend is: will they accept her without it?<\/p>\n

Chris races to Hooper Island to escape a life-altering situation. The only person he knows and can trust there is a woman he met once. It wasn\u2019t a good meeting. Lost and lonely after being the center of attention in Hollywood, he won\u2019t risk losing the one friend he has.<\/p>\n

Befriending Chris poses a risk Jazzy is loath to take. If anyone will reject her for her scars, it\u2019ll be a guy whose life is focused on beauty. But as she helps him work through his own problems and his struggles with faith, will she gather the courage to pluck the plank from her own eye?<\/p>\n

Once alone and vulnerable, will Jazzy and Chris rely on one another? Or will the force of their polar opposite lives push them apart\u2014for good.<\/p>\n

More Than a Heartthrob<\/em>\u00a0continues the Hooper Island stories of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.<\/p>\n

The Independence Islands Series:<\/b>\u00a0beach reads aren\u2019t just for summer anymore.<\/p>\n

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

\"\"Kari writes swoony heroes and places that become characters with detail and heart.
Her favorite place to write about is the place her heart lives, (even if she doesn\u2019t) South Dakota.<\/p>\n

Kari loves reading, listening to contemporary Christian music, singing when no one\u2019s listening, and curling up near the wood stove when winter hits. She makes her home in central Minnesota, land of frigid toes and mosquitoes the size of compact cars, with her husband of over twenty years. They have two daughters, two sons, one cat, and one hungry wood stove.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM KARI:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello Readers!<\/p>\n

Welcome to the blog tour for More than a Heartthrob<\/em>. I hope you\u2019ve had a chance to read about the book a little. Thank you to today\u2019s blog host and to Celebrate Lit for the tour and for publishing this great set.<\/p>\n

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like everyone was staring at you for whatever reason? For me, it\u2019s my weight. I\u2019ve been overweight since my second year of marriage when I made a personal (and poor) decision to take a medication that made me gain a lot of weight quickly. And because of back pain, I\u2019ve never been successful in shedding it.<\/p>\n

For Jasmine (Jazzy), it\u2019s her scars and lack of hair that she hides under makeup and wigs. She\u2019s carefully kept them a secret her entire life. Only her friends and family know. She even has a beauty vlog (video blog) where she talks about faith and gives beauty tips.<\/p>\n

But she isn\u2019t happy. She\u2019s lonely because it\u2019s all fake. The skin she shows the world isn\u2019t hers. I know I feel like that sometimes when I hide behind baggy clothes or sit behind a table so no one can really see me.<\/p>\n

But, do people really<\/em> think in their heads what we think they are? All that worry is spent, but it is fruitful? The answer to that, is no. Do some people judge us on our looks, behavior, or faith? Absolutely, but this book challenges the view that people \u201calways\u201d do.<\/p>\n

Jazzy is challenged to forgo what she thinks makes her beautiful, it\u2019s a twist on the old beauty and the beast story and I think you\u2019re going to enjoy it. Especially because the guy who believes in her most, is the one society says should be the most critical, a Hollywood actor.<\/p>\n

I hope, if you\u2019re one of those people who wishes for a tall plant to hide behind when you\u2019re in a crowded room, that you\u2019ll find a kindred spirit in Jazzy.<\/p>\n

Kari<\/p>\n

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Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, October 2<\/p>\n

Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, October 2<\/p>\n

lakesidelivingsite<\/a>, October 3<\/p>\n

Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, October 3<\/p>\n

She Lives To Read<\/a>, October 4<\/p>\n

Locks, Hooks and Books<\/a>, October 4<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s Clean Book Reviews<\/a>, October 5<\/p>\n

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger<\/a>, October 5 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n

Inklings and notions<\/a>, October 6<\/p>\n

CarpeDiem<\/a>, October 6<\/p>\n

Mypreciousbitsandmusings<\/a>, October 7<\/p>\n

SusanLovesBooks<\/a>, October 7<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/a>, October 7<\/p>\n

Connect in Fiction<\/a>, October 8<\/p>\n

deb\u2019s Book Review<\/a>, October 8<\/p>\n

Because I said so \u2014 and other adventures in Parenting<\/a>, October 9<\/p>\n

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Splashes of Joy<\/a>, October 9<\/p>\n

Batya\u2019s Bits<\/a>, October 10<\/p>\n

Happily Managing a Household of Boys<\/a>, October 10<\/p>\n

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, October 11<\/p>\n

Blogging With Carol<\/a>, October 11<\/p>\n

Library Lady\u2019s Kid Lit<\/a>, October 12<\/p>\n

A Modern Day Fairy Tale<\/a>, October 12<\/p>\n

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama<\/a>, October 13<\/p>\n

Simple Harvest Reads<\/a>, October 13 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)<\/p>\n

Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses<\/a>, October 14<\/p>\n

Kayem Reads<\/a>, October 14<\/p>\n

The Meanderings of a Bookworm<\/a>, October 15<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/a>, October 15<\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/11dd0\/more-than-a-heartthrob-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

To celebrate her tour, Kari is giving away\u00a0the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!<\/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\/11dd0\/more-than-a-heartthrob-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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