Happily Managing a Household of Boys: October 2024

Thursday, October 3, 2024

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Emeline Series by Kathy Perry

Emeline JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for the Emeline series by Kathy J. Perry, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: A Journey
Series: Emeline #1
Author: Kathy J Perry
Publisher: Chickadee Words, LLC
Release Date: November 1, 2023
Genre: Christian Young Adult 19th Century American Historical Fiction

A promise made to her dying father; a struggle that tests her faith; a journey that pushes her resilience and resourcefulness to their limits

Emeline, a thirteen-year-old Missouri orphan, must set off on a quest across frontier America to fulfil her father’s last to find her grandfather in Boston.

Crossing this dangerous and unforgiving land alone, she must face challenges without losing her faith, rising to every test ahead if she’s to survive and find a home at the end of her adventure.

Will Emeline’s journey bring her the family she longs for?

Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure.

Young Adult Christian Historical Fiction is a "new to me" genre. A Journey by Kathy J. Perry is Book 1 in the Emeline Series. I had the opportunity to read it recently.

WOW, this storyline starts out emotional, but is also encouraging. Emeline is an orphan by age 13 and is on a quest to honor her dying father's wish. She wants to find her Grandfather, but he is in Boston and she is in Missouri. I really LOVE her determination and resilience as she makes her way through many States to make it to find her lost family! The encouraging part of the book is how strong Emeline is in her faith. I truly love that a young teenager is dutiful in daily devotionals and relying on God to get it through daily challenges of life. The adventures for Emeline in this book are amazing! I HIGHLY recommend this book to those who enjoy YA Christian Historical Fiction. AMAZING BOOK!

Title: Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893
Series: Emeline #2
Author: Kathy J Perry
Publisher: Chickadee Words, LLC
Release Date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Christian Young Adult Historical Fiction

When the world around you is falling apart, you must find strength within yourself.

Three years after her father’s death, Emeline has settled into life in Indianapolis.

Then an urgent visit to her childhood farm in Missouri changes everything. Her manager dies, the economy is in recession, and the caretakers are moving back to Wisconsin. Emeline is suddenly responsible for the farm… and she’s out of her depth.

With the help of her closest allies, Emeline sets out to turn the farm around until disaster strikes and she must start again. Emeline faces her biggest challenge finding the courage to have confidence in herself.

Can Emeline’s faith and resourcefulness bring her the joy and security she’s worked so hard to find?

This coming-of-age tale is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.

Young Adult Christian Historical Fiction is not a genre that I normally read. Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893 by Kathy J. Perry is Book 2 in the Emeline Series. I was happy to continue to read this series.

WOW, this book really takes the series up a notch. Emeline is now 17 and has found life in Indianapolis to be good. She is now having to go back to Missouri for an urgent family matter. Her life then turns chaotic when she gets to Missouri. Changes in the world economy and at her Childhood Farm really put Emeline into making major Adult Decisions I really LOVE that the author has researched the time period of the book and the Historical info in the book is very informative. Emeline once again relies on her Faith in God to get her through the Challenges and help her FIND Strength during the turmoil that she is currently experiencing. I am looking forward to more books in this series! I HIGHLY recommend this book to those who enjoy YA Christian Historical Fiction. WONDERFUL BOOK!

Kathy J Perry

Of the many jobs she’s held in the past, including thirty-five years of designing and constructing stained glass windows part-time, teaching was one of the most enjoyable for Kathy J. Perry because investing in kids is so important. To this end, she continues to encourage good character with clean, moral stories kids and teens love to read. Good books make such an impact. Writing is hard work, but there’s nothing like a good story to run off with your imagination. When things are flowing, it’s like a vacation. Sometimes the best ideas come in the middle of the night. When not writing, you’ll find her painting with watercolor, doing school visits, writing a blog, interviewing other writers, designing websites, working as an administrative assistant part-time, and renovating houses. Is this retirement? Apparently so! She loves every minute of it with her husband of 43 years.

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

(1) winner will receive signed print copies of A Journey and Finding Strength, companion journal, bookmarks, and a $25 Amazon gift card plus a code for free audiobooks for both titles!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 1, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 8, 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 only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Inferno by Lisa Phillips

Inferno JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Inferno by Lisa Phillips hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Inferno

Series: Benson First Responders #9

Author: Lisa Phillips

Publisher: Two Dogs Publishing, LLC

Release Date: September 4, 2024

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

BIG CITY CRIME. SMALL TOWN HEROES

An epic finale.

Detective Samantha Jesse is determined to hold on to what she has. Whenever she gets too happy, life corrects that mistake and takes the joy from her. Her new partner, Detective Romeo Alvarez, was there the day of the biggest correction, but despite his assertions, that doesn’t mean they’re forever connected. Unless her worst fears come true and he changes his ways because he fell in love at first sight with her sister, Bristol. As if Samantha needs that complication in her quiet life.

A love rekindled.

Fire Department Captain Julio Espinoza-Vasquez has never let go of the love of his life. Raised by deaf parents, he sees the world in ways no one else around him ever will. And he’ll put it all on the line to protect his colleagues—the family that the department has given him. When a spate of suspicious fires and one death make it clear something is happening in Benson, Julio lands on an inter-department task force. Working with Samantha is his one shot at getting her back.

As the hunt for the arsonist turns to targeted attacks, Julio puts it all on the line to save Samantha while she investigates these deadly crimes. Only together can they uncover the culprit. But not before Benson becomes an inferno.

Each Benson First Responders book is a stand-alone Christian Romantic Suspense.

Christian Romantic Suspense novels have come to be a favorite genre of mine. Inferno by Lisa Phillips is the latest in this genre that I have read. It is Book 9 and the final book in the Benson First Responders Series. I am very glad that each book in this series is a Stand Alone novel, as I have not read any of the other books in this series yet.

WOW, I immediately jumped into the storyline and could not stop reading until I finished the book. The main characters of this book are Detective Samantha Jesse and Fire Department Captain Julio Espinoza-Vasquez. Samantha and Julio were childhood friends and were engaged but broke up sometime ago. They are reunited when they are both assigned to investigate the rise in Arson cases in Benson. The Arson fires have become deadly so city officials are working together to solve the Mystery of who is starting these fires. Julio sees this as an opportunity to protect Samantha and possibly win her back. They are working the case together as the town of Benson becomes a firing Inferno! Danger lurks but they are both determined to stay safe! I really LOVE how the reconnection between the pair is almost instant. The book is definitely a page turner and had me trying to think ahead for the "whodunit". I also LOVE the Faith Message in this book! The book is one of Faith, Second Chance Romance and Suspense! I was so amazed at how the book started with suspense and intrigue, that I was disappointed that I started with Book 9. I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Christian Romance Suspense! WONDERFUL BOOK!

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Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 80 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after. Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.

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

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Inferno and a merch pack!

Inferno JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 30, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 7, 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 only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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