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

Another reviewer described Pepper Basham\u2019s novels as \u201cfiction with a purpose\u201d. I couldn\u2019t agree more and truthfully wish I had coined that phrase myself. If the author ever needed a short but sweet description of her work, that would be an excellent one.<\/p>\n

But I digress. As seems to be the case with most fans of Basham\u2019s works, other readers cannot get enough of the Freddie and Grace tales. The eternally optimistic Grace seems to be always ready for an adventure and outwardly appears to be fearless. Her adoring but more restrained husband worries about her but always has her back even when they find themselves in one dangerous situation after another.<\/p>\n

In The Juliet Code, the newlyweds finally make it to romantic Venice for their delayed honeymoon only to find their detective friend Jack is also there. He convinces the pair to join him on a job for a rich client who owns a private island nearby. They agree and that is when they soon learn that nothing and no one is what they seem. As can be expected, mysterious paintings that may lead to buried treasure, murder, mystery, and mayhem enter the scene and Freddie and Grace are once again right in the center of the action.<\/p>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed The Juliet Code and all its interesting characters. It was fun to encounter Detective Jack again and I would love to see him find his own true love in a future book. Do yourself a favor and pick up copies of all three Freddie and Grace novels. I suspect you will be delighted with them.<\/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: The Juliet Code<\/p>\n

Author: Pepper Basham<\/p>\n

Genre: Christian Fiction\/Historical Fiction<\/p>\n

Release Date: December, 2023<\/p>\n

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Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy a delayed honeymoon and explore the beauties of the historic city of Venice. To their surprise, their friend, Detective Jack Miracle, is also in the city, investigating a series of art heists starting at the house of eccentric millionaire, Laraby Covington. Drawn into a world of boat races, mysterious houses, and parties of the rich and unusual in Venice, Frederick and Grace learn of the existence of the Juliet paintings, (Renaissance paintings feature Shakespeare\u2019s tragic heroine) rumored to hold a secret code to an underground vault of similarly treasured artwork assumed lost over the centuries. As Freddie and Grace are pulled deeper into the mystery and their beloved Detective Jack disappears, can they use their wits and work as a team to find the thieves and Jack before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n

The Juliet Code is a Freddie and Grace Mystery, sequel to The Mistletoe Countess and The Cairo Curse.<\/p>\n

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

\"\"Pepper Basham<\/strong> is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her historical romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards. Her historical romance novels, My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge <\/em>and The Red Ribbon<\/em>, and her contemporary novels, the Mitchell\u2019s Crossroads<\/em> and Pleasant Gap<\/em> series, showcase her Appalachian heritage, as well as her love for humor and family. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist to about fifty more, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus.<\/p>\n

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

The Ever After<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always loved fairytales.<\/p>\n

Especially the romanticized version (#romancewriter).<\/p>\n

The wonderful sense of a two people meeting, overcoming obstacles to be together, and then the happily-ever-after?<\/p>\n

Well, those are some of my favorite reasons to read and write fiction. However, I didn\u2019t realize the challenge I took on when I agreed to write a second and third book with the main characters staying the same!<\/p>\n

You know what I mean?<\/p>\n

In most series, the main characters from book one become secondary characters in the consecutive books so that the secondary characters in book one can become the main characters in book 2 (everybody still following along? )<\/p>\n

One of my favorite book series that do this so well is the Amelia Peabody series. I fell in LOVE with Amelia and Emerson in book one, but just loved watching their continued dynamic as a couple grow with each new book. I felt as if I got to know them so much better in their \u201cever after\u201d while they engaged in all sorts of adventures together.<\/p>\n

So\u2026that\u2019s what I hoped to accomplish with Freddie and Grace.<\/p>\n

Where The Mistletoe Countess<\/em> ends with a happily-ever-after, The Cairo Curse<\/em> and The Juliet Code<\/em> take over to show us more of the\u2026ever after \u2013 my attempt at showing how two main characters continue to grow beyond the end of book one.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t realize what a daunting feat it would be. Watching two characters meet, fall in love, and show some growth in book 1 was what I was used<\/em> to doing. But how was I supposed to continue that character growth in consecutive books?<\/p>\n

Well, I had to grow myself as a writer to understand how small changes can make lasting differences especially when writing about a beloved couple.<\/p>\n

I think The Juliet Code shows a little of that growth \u2013 of our Freddie and Grace have not only matured spiritually and, in Grace\u2019s case, experientially, but also as a couple.<\/p>\n

Do you have a series that you love where the main characters stay the same?<\/p>\n

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BLOG STOPS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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The Sacred Line<\/a>, December 28<\/p>\n

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader<\/a>, December 28<\/p>\n

Bigreadersite<\/a>, December 28<\/p>\n

Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, December 29<\/p>\n

Devoted To Hope<\/a>, December 29<\/p>\n

Mary Hake<\/a>, December 29<\/p>\n

She Lives To Read<\/a>, December 30<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, December 30<\/p>\n

Book Butterfly in Dreamland<\/a>, December 30<\/p>\n

Locks, Hooks and Books<\/a>, December 31<\/p>\n

Blogging with Carol<\/a>, December 31<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/a>, December 31<\/p>\n

Where Faith and Books Meet<\/a>, January 1<\/p>\n

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, January 1<\/p>\n

Back Porch Reads<\/a>, January 1<\/p>\n

Babbling Becky L\u2019s Book Impressions<\/a>, January 2<\/p>\n

Life on Chickadee Lane<\/a>, January 2<\/p>\n

Connie\u2019s History Classroom<\/a>, January 2<\/p>\n

Book Looks by Lisa<\/a>, January 3<\/p>\n

Aryn the Libraryan<\/a>, January 3<\/p>\n

Girls in White Dresses<\/a>, January 3<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/a>, January 4<\/p>\n

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Holly\u2019s Book Corner<\/a>, January 4<\/p>\n

Splashes of Joy<\/a>, January 4<\/p>\n

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

Wishful Endings<\/a>, January 5<\/p>\n

A Modern Day Fairy Tale<\/a>, January 5<\/p>\n

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed<\/a>, January 6<\/p>\n

Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, January 6<\/p>\n

Pause for Tales<\/a>, January 6<\/p>\n

Tell Tale Book reviews<\/a>, January 7<\/p>\n

Cover Lover Book Review<\/a>, January 7<\/p>\n

Live. Love. Read.<\/a>, January 7<\/p>\n

Labor Not in Vain<\/a>, January 8<\/p>\n

Mornings at Character Cafe<\/a>, January 8<\/p>\n

Worthy2Read<\/a>, January 8<\/p>\n

All-of-a-kind Mom<\/a>, January 9<\/p>\n

Happily Managing a Household of Boys<\/a>, January 9<\/p>\n

The Lit Lady<\/a>, January 9<\/p>\n

Lily\u2019s Corner<\/a>, January 10<\/p>\n

By The Book<\/a>, January 10<\/p>\n

To Everything There Is A Season<\/a>, January 10<\/p>\n

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

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To celebrate her tour, Pepper is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon eGift card and a print 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\/293d6\/the-juliet-code-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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