Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: November Knight by Debbie Migit

Book: November Knight (Justice Montana Series Book Three)

Author: Debbi Migit

Genre: YA

Release date: November 28, 2023

When kidnappers take her friend, Sierra Gallagher, Jess Thomas is determined to find her. But a simple clue reveals a threat Jess never saw coming, plunging her into a life-threatening confrontation.

Meanwhile, former Army Ranger Levi Cooper is now a valuable task force member searching for the missing girls. But when he encounters Sierra, Levi discovers he has another mission.

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I have recently been reading Young Adult books as they are a quick and easy read for me. November Knight by Debbi Migit is the latest YA book that I have read. It is Book 3 in the Justice Montana Series. I have not read the first 2 in this series, but this seemed to read well as a Stand Alone.

I was very much into the storyline from the first few pages. Jess Thomas is the main character and is really worried about her friend Sierra and 12yr old Sophie when they are kidnapped. Jess is threatened, but that threat might help her rescue her friends. Levi Cooper, a former Army Ranger, is part of the Rescue team helping to locate the girls. Levi meets and Jess and they bond while searching for the girls. The book was a fast and easy read, but also suspense filled. I really LOVE how the relationship between Levi and Jess grows and they both have a faith in God. Twist and turns, Faith and Friends are the key elements in this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book to Young Adults who enjoy Mystery and Faith. GREAT BOOK!

Award-winning author and speaker Debbi Migit lives in central Illinois, surrounded by pumpkin patches and cornfields. Her first book, Child of Promise, is the true love story of a family formed through adoption. After ten years of infertility, Debbi and her husband Phil were just months from adopting when God said, “Not this way.” Child of Promise is the story of audacious faith resulting in multiple miracles. It encourages readers to remember their own promises and believe again.

Debbi has won multiple awards and contests, writing stories that are filled with faith and hope. She loves to share personal anecdotes about God’s faithfulness, infusing her talks with authenticity and humor. Debbi and Phil are the adoptive parents of Alex, Ethan, and Kate. The God-ordained spacing of their children offered the unique opportunity to parent a teen and two toddlers–at the same time. This is the season Debbi fondly calls the TNT years!

Debbi’s hobbies include reading, writing, and avoiding arithmetic. Her favorite color is turquoise, and she collects Trixie Belden books and typewriters. If playing Candy Crush was a paying gig, she would be rich.

Debbi’s Justice, Montana series begins with September Shadows, released in February, 2021. After the mysterious death of their parents, Jess Thomas and her sisters are determined to stay together and make a new life for themselves, which includes faith-testing danger, adventure, and romance.

October Outlaw was released in the fall of 2021, followed by November Knight in November 2023.

The series will conclude with December Dreams, and January Justice in 2025

More from Debbi

November Knight features a real-life abandoned gold mining town located in Bannack State Park near Dillon, Montana. Bannack appears in all of the Justice, Montana books, but it is an exciting part of November Knight. Read more about the history of Bannack here: https://westernmininghistory.com/towns/montana/bannack/

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 17
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 18
Texas Book-aholic, September 19
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, September 20
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 21
Stories By Gina, September 22 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, September 23
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 24
Artistic Nobody, September 25 (Author Interview)
An Author’s Take, September 26
Cover Lover Book Review, September 27
Guild Master, September 28 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, September 28
Pause for Tales, September 29
Lily’s Corner, September 30
Cape & Castle, September 30

To celebrate her tour, Debbi is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of November Knight!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Redeeming the Rake by Lorri Dudley

Book: Redeeming the Rake

Author: Lorri Dudley

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: August 20, 2024

He’s bent on destroying everything she values, stealing her heart in the process.

As a vicar’s daughter, Emily Thompson has always put her family’s reputation first, even when it meant setting aside her aspirations of joining the Royal Art Academy. But when a notorious London rake is accosted in her sleepy Costwold village and her quick thinking saves the libertine’s blackened soul, that reputation she’s so carefully guarded is left vulnerable to vicious gossip.

Agent Lord Jacob Edward Warren’s silver tongue can’t save him when he’s staring down the barrel of a vengeful husband’s gun. but an enchanting damsel’s skill with a bow and arrow offers him the hope of tomorrow. Intrigued by Miss Thompson’s quiet charm, he commissions the budding artist to paint his portrait, but his intensions change when he discovers this beguiling beauty holds not only his chance at redemption but also the intelligence he’s been assigned to gather.

The time spent in Lord Warren’s company has Emily wondering if he’s hiding more than charm and wit behind his reputation as a rake. But when she’s drawn into Jacob’s noble cause, the web of danger proves more perilous than either of them are prepared to face.

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Christian Historical Romance has become one of my favorite Genres to read. Redeeming the Rake by Lorri Dudley is Book 3 in the Agents of Espionage Series. I have been enjoying this series and have been anxiously awaiting Book 3.

WOW, this 3rd book is probably my favorite in this series. The main characters in this book are Emily Thompson and Lord Jacob Warren . Emily meets Lord Jacob when she saves Lord Jacob from danger . He is quite smitten by her charm and help. Emily and Jacob come from 2 different "classes" of Royalty but they quickly find themselves in a relationship. There is danger amongst them and they must come together to survive the danger. I really LOVE how they rely on faith to help them throughout the book and I saw each had personal growth. The Twists and Turn in this book really kept me focused on finishing the book! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. FANTASTIC BOOK!!

Lorri Dudley has been a finalist in numerous writing contests and has a master’s degree in Psychology. She lives in Ashland, Massachusetts with her husband and three teenage sons, where writing romance allows her an escape from her testosterone filled household.

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Before I started writing books, I used to teach art at a local Christian school for first through fifth grade. Having a main character as an artist was a delight. I wrote Emily’s view of vibrant colors, light and shadows, shapes, and perspective from my personal experience and enjoyed putting an artist’s visual viewpoint into words.

A clash of characters—the Neoclassic vs. Romantic method

The early 1800s ushered in a change from the Neoclassical to the Romantic movement. (They had me at romantic.) Neoclassical art focused on traditional subject matter, often contemporary Lord and Ladies, political figures, or Roman mythological characters. The style used prominent horizontal and vertical renderings in a shallow space with sober colors, and brush strokes weren’t to be seen. Romanticism, on the other hand, focused on imagination, an awe of nature, emotion, and individualism. Romanticists painted with a broader brush—literally and figuratively.

Emily and Jacob’s relationship becomes the merging of the two art movements. Although Emily is artistic, she’s traditional and holds herself in check, afraid to make mistakes or act freely due to a fear of people’s perceptions and being a vicar’s daughter. She sees the world in bright colors and displays a touch of Romanticism in her artwork. When not painting, Emily sees herself and her future in plain and sobering colors. She keeps her world small and shallow to protect her family’s reputation, especially her beloved and impressionable younger brother.

Lord Jacob Warren is the born-to-be-wild, laugh in the face of danger, third-born son, who doesn’t care a wit what others think as long as he accomplishes his mission as a spy. However, his individualistic, romantic side is intrigued by the vicar’s daughter who saves his life, and he’s curious about the woman who’d pound on his chest and scream, “You will live, in Jesus’s name!” His emotions stir when Emily notices details about him that others never bothered to learn and becomes charmed by her natural beauty.

Jacob and Emily may paint with different brushstrokes, but their love, when blended, demonstrates a powerful masterpiece, the kind of love that only God could orchestrate.

Enjoy!

She Lives To Read, September 10
Melissa’s Bookshelf, September 11
Holly’s Book Corner, September 11
lakesidelivingsite, September 12
Betti Mace, September 13
Stories By Gina, September 14 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 14
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 15
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 16
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 17
Texas Book-aholic, September 17
Cover Lover Book Review, September 18
DevotedToHope, September 19
Book Looks by Lisa, September 20
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, September 21
Pause for Tales, September 21
Simple Harvest Reads, September 22 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
For Him and My Family, September 23

To celebrate her tour, Lorri is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Paws-itive Inspirations:90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers

Paws-itive Inspirations JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams & Wendy Hinote Lanier, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers
Authors: Michelle Medlock Adams, Wendy Hinote Lanier
Publisher: Iron Stream Media
Release Date: September 17, 2024
Genre: Juvenile Christian Non-Fiction/Devotional

Can Dogs Really Teach Us More About God?

Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier say yes! That’s why they’ve teamed up to offer Paws-itive Inspirations—a great way to help dog lovers connect with God and learn more about their favorite breeds.

Paws-itive Inspirations will have kids and adults alike digging up treasures about their favorite pups, as well as discovering new breeds and learning important biblical truths in every devotion. Each Fido-themed entry encourages readers to dig deeper into God’s Word as they uncover fascinating facts about our canine friends. The 90 devotions cover different dog breeds and include:

Unleashing the Truth (key Bible verses)
Digging Deeper (self-reflection questions)
Fido 411 (interesting tidbits about the breed)
Weekly Tail-Waggers (activities to reinforce each lesson)

Paws-itive Inspirations blends faith, fun, and canine facts to give readers a deeper understanding of God’s Word. The interactive format makes for a meaningful and memorable faith journey!

Devotionals are a part of my daily life. I enjoy Devotionals with a Theme. Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier is the latest devotional book that I have read.

WOW, just WOW! This is a very unique and fun loving Devotional Book. Our household LOVES Dogs, I grew up with always having a Dog in the house and so have my boys, so this book really intrigued me. I really love the way the Authors wrote this book and the layout. The Authors created a 90 Day Devotional by selecting 90 different Breeds of Dogs. Each dog Breed has their own chapter. The chapters include Info/History of the Breed, A Bible Verse for the day, Questions to reflect on and Activities to go along with the chapter. I would have never thought that there are Godly ways to learn from Dogs. The authors really have a GREAT concept with this Devotional. I feel this book would help keep the attention of Kids, especially little ones, when used as a Family Devotional. I HIGHLY recommend this Devotional for anyone who LOVES Dogs and for Families with Kids. GREAT Devotional!

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Michelle Medlock Adams Wendy Hinote Lanier

Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning author of over 100 books with close to four million books sold, including her best-selling What Is . . .? board book series. Michelle has written countless articles, helped pen a New York Times bestseller, hosted TBN’s Joy in Our Town TV program, and taught at more than one hundred writers conferences. Michelle is married to her high-school sweetheart, Jeff. They have two married daughters, two grandsons, and two granddaughters.

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

Wendy Hinote Lanier is a Texan, dog lover, and only child who always wanted a puppy rather than a brother or sister. She is a former elementary teacher who writes and speaks for children and adults on a variety of topics and is an award-winning author of more than 50 books for children.

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

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Paws-itive Inspirations and a $25 Visa gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 17, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 24, 2024. Winners 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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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson

Book: Tracking Tilly

Author: Janice Thompson

Genre: Mystery/Christian Fiction

Release Date: August 2024

Who Stole Tilly from the Auction Block?

Breathe in the nostalgia of everything old red truck in book one of a new cozy mystery series.

The Hadley family ranch is struggling, so RaeLyn, her parents, and brothers decide to turn the old barn into an antique store. The only thing missing to go with the marketing of the store is Grandpa’s old red truck, Tilly, that was sold several years ago. Now coming back up on the auction block, Tilly would need a lot of work, but RaeLyn is sure it will be worth it—if only she can beat out other bidders and find out who stole Tilly after the auction ends. Hadley finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth, and the outcome could make or break the new family venture.

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I really enjoy Christian Cozy Mystery stories. Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson is the latest book in this genre that I have read. It is Book 1 in the Little Red Truck Mysteries series.

WOW, this sure is a sweet Cozy Mystery that had me captivated from the first few pages. Raelyn Hadley is determined to win her Grandfather's old Red Truck, Tilly, back at Auction. Her family wants to honor him when they open their Antique store by displaying that outside. There are many memories attached to the truck and her grandfather sacrificed it many years ago to help the family. I was sad for Raelyn when the Truck was stolen from the Auction Yard after she won the Bidding. Raelyn decides to figure out who stole it and starts the hunt for the Truck. I really LOVE that she turns into a "detective" of sorts. The book is a peak at the Hadley family and Raelyn is the main character of this book. I absolutely LOVE Vintage Antiques and Small Town feel, so that is what attracted me to read this book. I am VERY glad I read this book as it truly is a sweet mystery story. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Cozy Mysterys and Small Town family life. GREAT BOOK!

Janice Thompson hails from south Texas. She is a Christian author and mother of four grown daughters. Janice has written over forty books.

More from Janice

Welcome to Mabank, Y’all!

Some stories are written out of a passion for the characters. Others are written out of an idea for a unique and engaging plot. And some—like my new book, Tracking Tilly—are written out of pure love and devotion for a location.

We writers love to set our books in unique places. And because I’m a Texas gal, I usually set my stories in South Texas, often along the Gulf Coast. This time, however, I wanted to take a trek a little farther north, to the town of Mabank Texas.

Don’t know where Mabank is? No worries! It’s right next to Gunbarrel City, which is nestled next to Cedar Creek Reservoir, a gorgeous body of water that provides excellent fishing, boating, and camping. This neck of the woods is known as East Texas territory, and it’s unique from where I live in the Houston area—both in terrain and culture.

My familiarity with this region goes back to the early 1980s, when my mother remarried and moved to a 63-acre ranch with my step-dad. Though I hailed from Texas, I’d never been to this particular region. Turns out, I’d been missing out on a lot! Picture beautiful ranch-lands, perfect for raising horses, cows, goats, and chickens. Now imagine small-town churches, restaurants, and specialty shops. Add to that the beauty of a fabulous lake, one dotted with fishing boats, kayaks, and swimmer. Talk about beautiful. . .and perfect for a book series filled with the unexpected twists and turns found in most cozy mysteries.

Tracking Tilly is the first in a three-book series from Barbour called The Little Red Truck series. I used the ranch as the setting for my main character (RaeLyn Hadley) to live. And boy, does the story ever explore those beautiful Texas backdrops, all through her eyes! Tracking Tilly is set in the springtime, when bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes are in full bloom. I didn’t even have to research to know what those look like!

I loved setting this fun cozy mystery in mama’s hometown, and not just for nostalgic reasons. Sure, a quaint small town and a rustic 63-acre ranch provide the perfect backdrop for a mystery, but even more than that, I loved getting to know RaeLyn and her family. Plunking them down in my mama’s house allowed me to re-visit the location in my own imagination and to envision how RaeLyn would see it.

My mom passed away in 2017 and I rarely get back to Mabank and Gunbarrel City these days. But once I decided to set Tracking Tilly in this area I knew I had to make one more trip. So, I asked a close friend to join me and we made a day trip out of it. Over the river and through the woods, to my mama’s old house we went.

And while we were there, we drove by her church (First Baptist, Mabank). Oh, and we had to stop off at one of her favorite restaurants. Mostly, though, I wanted to see the lake. As I got out of my car at the water’s edge I was flooded with memories of driving over that lake on my way to visit mom when my kids were little. We spent nearly every holiday on that beautiful property.

As you read Tracking Tilly, I hope you find yourself captivated by the setting, but I also hope you see a little of yourself in RaeLyn. She’s an adventurous, inquisitive gal, loaded with zeal for life and a passion for her family. More than anything, I hope you discover a renewed sense of purpose in your own family’s story.

Thanks for reading, y’all!