Friday, December 13, 2024

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Rescued at Christmas by Janice Carter

Rescued at Christmas JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Rescued at Christmas by Janice Carter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Rescued at Christmas
Series: Home to Maple Glen #2
Author: Janice Carter
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: November 26, 2024
Genre: Clean Contemporary Romance

Rescuing her was his Christmas miracle…

But will she be gone again by New Year’s?

Devon Fairchild arrives in the small town of Maple Glen just weeks before Christmas to honor a promise she made to her late brother. Then she’ll get back to her life in the city. But when she’s injured, firefighter Finn McAllister rescues her and takes her home to his family, who shower her with compassion and holiday cheer. For the first time, Devon starts to feel like she belongs. But the walls she’s built around her heart have always kept her safe. If she lets them fall, will she truly be rescued…or will it only lead to more heartbreak?

I really enjoy Harlequin Heartwarming books and I really enjoy Christmas themed novels. Rescued at Christmas by Janice Carter is Book 2 in the Home to Maple Glen series. I read Book 1 in this series and have been excited since learning Book 2 was coming.

I can honestly say that I was captivated by the storyline from the very first chapter. Devon Fairchild and Finn McAllister are the 2 main characters in this book. Devon visits Maple Glen to honor a request from her late brother. She LOVES living in the BIG City and Maple Glen is a small town that has meaning to her family, especially her late brother. Devon is injured while hiking during a snowstorm in Maple Glen and Finn McAllister is the Firefighter who rescues her. The small town guy, Finn, takes her back to his family's house to help her recover. I really LOVE how the family nutures and takes care of Devon. Devon has been a person who built walls up and prefers to be career oriented then relationship focused due to having her heart broken in the past. I am astonished by the gentleness that the McAllister family shows to Devon and it slowly "melts the walls" that were holding her back. Finn and Devon become close during her time at the house and he knows he is falling for Devon. Devon begins to think about life in a Small Town rather then returning to the BIG City she has grown to love. The book is one of Family, overcoming obstacles, Faith and ROMANCE. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Heartwarming Romance Stories. WONDERFUL BOOK!

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Janice Carter

Janice Carter has been writing Harlequin romances for a long time, through raising a family, teaching and on into retirement. This is her 18th Harlequin romance and she has plans for more!

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(1) winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card, a print copy of A Small Town Fourth of July (first book in series), and maple syrup/sugar treats!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight December 11, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 18, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Momentum Influencers Blog Tour: You are a Child of God by Michelle Fritch

A love note to people of all ages, You Are a Child of God brings together many of the most important messages in the Bible. Highlighting verses from both the Old and New Testaments, the author helps people understand what the Scriptures teach about our unique creation and God's involvement in our lives. This book is fun for kids to color and invites adult readers to meditate on Scripture while engaging their inner child through coloring.

• The book encourages reflection on key biblical truths, making it perfect for family devotionals or bedtime readings, creating special moments between loved ones.

• The book draws from verses like Psalm 139:13-18 and Jeremiah 29:11 to remind children of their identity in Christ.

WOW, this book is beautifully written and illustrated. I really LOVE the message in this book and the inspiration behind the book. The book was written as a "scrapbook" for a little Baby Boy who the mom is a friend of the author. The Baby Boy Louis was born "different". The boy was written to encourage Baby Louis and his Mom that God created him just as he is and God makes no Mistakes. The book is simple in form, straight to the point and has a CLEAR message. God creates everyone to be individuals and with many differences. All differences in Children are God Given and should not create shame. Our Identity is in Christ, not our "differences". I really LOVE that the book is a quick read, but also has points where the parent can stop and discuss with their children that message in the book.

I HIGHLY recommend this book for Children and Adults to be read anytime of the day! FANTASTIC BOOK!

Michelle Fritch is a child of God, a mother of three, an ordained Episcopal Priest, and a counselor who fiercely believes that love can change the world.

The Book makes a GREAT gift for anytime of the year.

It especially makes a GREAT gift for Christmas.

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Many thanks to GoodWorks Mission for providing a sample of the product for this review.

Opinions are 100% my own.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Once Upon a Horse by Helena Smreck

Once Upon a Horse JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Once Upon a Horse by Helena Smrcek, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Once Upon a Horse
Series: The Vets of Heavenbrooke County #1
Author: Helena Smrcek
Publisher: EverWind Press
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

In the charming Heavenbrooke county, where country life meets big-city dreams, 28-year-old accountant Stella Barkley is about to discover that sometimes love arrives when you least expect it.

After a flat tire leaves her stranded on the side of the road, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue—Dr. Jason Alba, a dedicated veterinarian with a heart as big as his ambitions. Their initial encounter sparks an undeniable connection, aided by Stella's spirited Jack Russell Terrier, Milkbone, who takes an immediate liking to Jason thanks to his pocket full of treats.

As their paths intertwine, Stella finds herself drawn to Jason, despite their differing views on farm life and future aspirations. Their budding romance takes unexpected turns, especially when a mysterious missing horse from a local breeder, Enrique Rodriguez, complicates matters.

When Thanksgiving arrives, Jason becomes Stella's unexpected hero, saving her from a culinary disaster and charming her city friends with his warm spirit. But just as their relationship begins to flourish, a crisis emerges in the barn: the missing mare, Starling, is discovered in distress, leading Jason to perform a life-saving surgery that brings them even closer.

However, secrets and misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart. Stella’s desperate attempt to protect a champion mare sends her on a collision course with both Jason and Enrique, forcing her to confront her choices and the future she thought she wanted.

When Stella realizes that her life in Heavenbrooke may be over, she pens a heartfelt goodbye letter to Jason, leaving it at the church where their story began. Alone on Christmas morning, she grapples with loneliness and regret, only to be surprised by the appearance of the man who stole her heart.

Can a simple letter and the magic of Christmas lead them to a second chance? Will they find a way to bridge the divide between city and country, love and loyalty?

Join Stella and Jason on a heartfelt journey of love, loss, and the enduring power of second chances in Once Upon a Horse. Perfect for fans of contemporary romance, this tale of unexpected connections and the bonds we forge will leave you believing in the wonder of love.

I really enjoy Contempory Romance books. Once Upon a Horse by Helena Smrcek is Book 1 in the The Vets of Heavenbrooke County series. I recently had the opportunity to read the book.

WOW, this is such a sweet storyline that had me captivated from the very first chapter. The 2 main characters in this book are Stella Barkley and Dr. Jason Alba(Veternarian) and also Stella's Jack Russell Terrier, MilkBone. Stella and Jason meet when Stella is stranded on the side of the road with a Flat Tire. Stella has just relocated from the BIG City to small town Country Life in Heavenbrooke to live on her late Aunt and Uncle's farm. Dr. Jason is the town Veternarian and he enjoys Country Life. I really LOVE that Jason and Stella become friends and slowly begin to really get to know each other in a romantic level. The pair really come together when a local horse, Starling, goes missing . Dr. Jason LOVES the animals in the story and he really becomes a HERO when he saves Starling with a necessary surgery. Stella and Jason both have secrets that hinder their relationship, but I LOVE that they tackle those issues with honesty and grace. Jason is definetly a gentleman and helps Stella through a couple crisis situations and shows forgiveness to many. I truly was engaged in this storyline throughout the book as it was intriguing. The book is one of Second Chances, Life Decisions and Grace. The Small Town Country Christmas setting really had me excited. I am in AWE of this book and I am already excited to read the next books in this series. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Sweet Romance books! FANTASTIC BOOK!

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Helena Smrcek is an award-winning author, screenwriter, public speaker and writing coach. From her romantic suspense series to women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and humor, and her latest favorite, dual timeline historicals—like a box of chocolate truffles—she loves them all. With a passion for storytelling sparked by her grandparents, Helena Smrcek weaves heartfelt tales that explore themes of faith, love, and redemption.

Connect with Helena by visiting helenasmrcek.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

(1) winner will receive a print copy of all 3 books in the Alicia Yu FBI series plus Once Upon a Horse!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight December 9, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 16, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Winner location limited to where Amazon will ship. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Momentum Influencers Blog Tour: CSB Grace Bible for Kids

Created in partnership with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University, the CSB Grace Bible for Kids is designed to enhance readability for kids with all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges. This Bible offers young readers an inclusive and exciting approach to Bible reading through innovative and academically tested typeface, layout, and design principles. These principles include distinct letter forms and added space between letters, words, lines, and paragraphs.

In addition, special-colored page overlays created by Cambridge University's research department are included to further enhance visual processing. Dozens of study helps are also inserted throughout the Bible to expand kids' Bible knowledge and connect them to the people, places, and events they are learning about. Perfect for use at home, church, and school, the CSB Grace Bible for Kids will grow with your kids as they grow in Christ.

FEATURES:

Inclusive Grace typeface, layout, and design
Enhances readability for all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges
Unique, colored page overlays included to further enhance visual processing
Complete text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB)
40 insert pages with study helps and maps to help connect kids to Scripture
Bible skills checklist and summaries of Bible books and divisions
Large, 11-point type size
Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding
Black letter text
Ribbon marker
Presentation page for gift-giving
6” x 9” page size

Part of what makes the CSB Grace Bible for Kids so special is the readable, faithful-to-the-original text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes it a trustworthy, easy-to-understand resource for kids to study and memorize today—and to live and share for a lifetime.

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WOW, I can honestly say this is one of the BEST Bibles for Kids I have ever seen. Everyone should be able to have a Bible to read, beginning at a Young Age. Many children are struggling readers for varying reasons nowadays.

The Layout of this Bible and the features are just outstanding. I like that the Bible has extra spacing for the words on the pages. The Maps and other Bible Study resources in this Bible are also very valuable. We have some young ones at our Church that would greatly benefit from using this Bible.

I have a 21 year old son who went through 7 years of Vision Therapy due to Convergence Excess. He graduated from Vision Therapy in 2019 at the age of 16, and he most certainly could have made GREAT use of this Bible when he was younger. He literally could not see to read when he was younger and used Overlays during his years of Vision Therapy and they truly help struggling readers.

I HIGHLY recommend this Bible to any family who have Struggling Readers, whether it be Dyslexia or Vision Issues, or no matter the reason. GREAT Bible!!

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) captures the Bible’s original meaning without compromising clarity. An optimal blend of accuracy and readability, this translation helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is for everyone—for readers young and old, new and seasoned. It’s a Bible pastors can preach from and a Bible you can share with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time.

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Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Hunted on the Trail by Dana Mentick

Book: Hunted on the Trail

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Suspense

Release date: December 24, 2024

A killer out for vengeance…

but this bloodhound has his scent.

Ambushed by sudden gunfire, former cop Stephanie Wolfe realizes the tracking competition she entered with her bloodhound is a setup. An escaped fugitive has lured her into the remote wilderness to exact his deadly revenge. And her ex-boyfriend, bounty hunter Vance Silverton, has fallen into the fatal trap, too. Now cut off from civilization with only minimal supplies and their two dogs, the pair must depend on each other to survive. But with a treacherous storm approaching, it’s not only a cold-blooded killer they’ll have to escape.

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Christian Fiction if one of my favorite genres. Hunted on the Trail by Dana Mentick is the most recent book in this genre that I have read. It is Book 3 in the Security Hounds Investigation Series. I have enjoyed the first 2 books in this series.

WOW, the storyline is strong and intriguing from the very beginning. Stephanie Wolfe and Vance Silverton are the 2 main characters in this story. Stephaine is a former cop and is on the trail to help find an a escaped fugitive. The fugitive is out for revenge and things are dangerous. Stephanie is quite surprised when her ex-boyrfriend, Vance, joins the hunt for the fugative. They both have their dogs on the hunt with the them, Stephanie has a lovely Bloodhound. I really LOVE that even though Stephanie has hurt towards Vance, they find a way to work together on this hunt for the fugative. They are caught in a Snowstorm, but their dogs and being properly prepared with supplies help them through that also. The crazy suspense is that they figure out this hunt was a "set-up" from the fugitive who wants revenge on the pair. I was on the edge of my seat many times throughout the story as the twists and turns kept coming. I really LOVE that they are focused on the current situation at hand and not on the hurtful past. The storyline is one of Mystery, Intrigue, faith and romance! I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Suspense, Romance and Faith based books! FABULOUS BOOK!

Dana Mentink is a USA TODAY and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author. She’s written more than forty mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, and Poisoned Pen Press. Her debut novel with Revell releases in the summer of 2025. She is honored to have received two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award.

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My life has gone to the dogs! No joke! While readers enjoy the Wolfe family humans, I hear on the regular that their favorite characters are the bloodhounds. In book #1, Wally was just an irrepressible disaster, and he continues his naughty ways throughout the series. In book #2, we met Pinkerton who is a model canine, unless squirrels enter the picture. And now, you’ll get to know Chloe who is fabulous, but I will venture to say she is going to be outshined by her mutt companion Brutus (you’ll have to read the book to discover his real name and identity!) As this book launches, I’m deep into writing the last two and there are a couple more unpredictable hounds you have yet to meet. Such fun! Thanks for galloping along with me on this series!