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Archives for November 1, 2016

** Book Review ** HOME FREE by Claire McEwen

November 1, 2016 Leave a Comment I’ve had the pleasure of reading all of the books in Claire McEwen’s “Sierra Legacy” series and enjoyed watching both of the previous Hoffman’s heal and find their happily ever after, but with her latest installment in the series, HOME FREE, my favorite sibling was discovered!  Arch was raised in that same horrible childhood that Nora and Wade came from, but he let himself go towards the bad, ugly side for a long time instead of knowing it was wrong like his younger siblings did.  He eventually realized there was more to life than being a bad guy, and decided to change his life. He sacrificed himself in order to pay for his sins, and then had to learn how to pick up the pieces afterwards.  What a strong message this book brings!  None of us are perfect, and some are just pure evil, but there’s never a day until your last where it is too late to have regret and actually care to make a difference going forward.  Great book!

After paying for his crimes, Arch Hoffman makes his way back home to Benson to figure out where he goes from here.  Picking himself up from the past is going to be a long road, and he isn’t sure he has the skills to get there yet … but he sure is going to try!  Running across Mandy Allen on his first day back into town turns into just the motivation he needs.  She’s sweet, innocent, pure … and he loves the peace she brings to his mind when he’s around her.  She has her own demons she’s trying to find a way to move on from, so the kindness they both show to the other, has a healing effect on them both.



** Release Day Blitz ** MAYBE THIS KISS by Jennifer Snow
 

Neil Healy was happy to be promoted to Air Force Lieutenant, but he’s less than thrilled that the new job has brought him back to his hometown. The memories alone could kill a man, to say nothing of actually seeing the woman he never got over. Neil knew avoiding Becky Westmore would be impossible, but he didn’t expect the chemistry between them to be as strong as ever.

All Becky wants this holiday season is to get through the month of December with her sanity intact. Not helping? Her ex-boyfriend’s return to Glenwood Falls. Even after a decade apart, Neil still makes her feel in ways no other man has. But Christmas is a time for miracles, and maybe Becky’s will be a second chance at first love.


Available for pre-order today! 
Not exactly the way one fantasizes about running into an ex.

“Twelve years is enough time for anyone to change.” Filed Under: Blog Tour, Release Day Blitz

** Release Blitz ** ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BoxSet — Proceeds will benefit Diabetes research!
 15 incredible authors have come together to bring you 14 wonderful stories in one boxset. Make sure to get your hands on the ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS boxset – 100% of the proceeds will benefit diabetes research. Make sure you grab it now, because the boxset will no longer be available after December 31st! 

Get your hands on ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS now:
 

“5-B POPPY LANE” by Debbie Macomber
Come visit with Helen Shelton, her granddaughter Ruth and Ruth’s husband, Paul. They’ll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they met.

For Mary Sullivan Christmas has always been about family. As she hangs her ornaments, she’s swept back to the first days of her whirlwind romance with her husband–and the love that would be the foundation on which they built their family.

If anyone can make Drew Lawson believe in the magic of Christmas, it’s the girl-next-door he’s classified as completely off-limits.

When his goddaughter, Daisy, is orphaned, confirmed bachelor Cormac Sheenan adopts her. All goes well until Marietta’s seasonal Santa Claus promises his daughter a mommy for Christmas.

Simon Castle’ s on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25–until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour.

Can carpenter Hamish MacFadden show free-spirit Essie Goodman how magical family–and Christmas–can be?

“CRUEL INTENTIONS” by Scarlett York
For fans of Pretty Little Liars…It’s hard to be a rhinestone in a diamond world…I was far from living the dream, but now I’m stuck in a nightmare of lies, deceit….and murder. Merry Christmas to me.






