With You Always (Orphan Train #1) by Jody Hedlund

Could following the opportunity of a lifetime cost them the love of their lives?

One of the many immigrants struggling to survive in 1850s New York, Elise Neumann knows she must take action to care for her younger sisters. She finds a glimmer of hope when the New York Children's Aid Society starts sending skilled workers to burgeoning towns out west. But the promise of the society's orphan trains is not all that it seems.

Born into elite New York society, Thornton Quincy possesses everything except the ability to step out from his brother's shadow. When their ailing father puts forth a unique challenge to determine who will inherit his railroad-building empire, Thornton finally sees his chance. The conditions to win? Be the first to build a sustainable community along the Illinois Central Railroad and find a suitable wife.

Thrown together against all odds, Elise and Thornton couldn't be from more different worlds. The spark that ignites between them is undeniable, but how can they let it grow when that means forfeiting everything they've been working toward?

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This book is the exact reason I love historical fiction.  In it I am able to learn about events in history through characters that I can connect to.  Yes, the characters are fictional, but they represent the people of that time- their feelings, their struggles and their triumphs.

This particular book is set in the midst of the immigrants to America in the 1850's and their struggle to sustain life.  How awful it must have been to leave your home country in search of a better life only to find it worse than the one you left.  

I loved this story.  It was told in a way that connected to my heart.  I could so easily visualize everything that was happening- the places and the people.  My heart hurt for the struggles of Elise and her family.  Thornton's journey of self awareness, compassion and understanding were so satisfying.  So, so good.

I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.  This book sets things up perfectly for a continuation but still left me utterly satisfied.  That's how I like a series to be.

Content:  Clean, mild romance, some kissing.  A situation of abuse with no details, just the aftermath.  Mild peril.

- I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.  A positive review was not required and all opinions expressed are my own.

Winning his Heart (Marietta St. Claires, #2) by Lara Van Hulzen

Michael St. Claire, a widower and single father, fears his heart could never make room for another. Between raising his young daughter Annalise and rebuilding his dreams as a race car driver, love isn’t on his mind… Until feisty Franchesca shows up and changes everything.

With her mom’s health failing, Franchesca needs extra income. An offer from Mike St. Claire to be his daughter’s nanny is an offer she can’t refuse. She has always dreamed of making it on Broadway and living in New York, but her immediate attraction to Mike challenges all she thought she wanted.

Mike can’t deny his feelings for Franchesca, even with the risk of losing his heart again. But he doesn’t want to stand in the way of Franchesca’s dreams. Will his past and what she wants in the future tear them apart?

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This is the second book in this series, but this book can easily stand alone.  I knew I was missing the back history of Michael's brother and his wife, but I can always catch up on that later.  :)

I liked Mike and Franchesca and the opening scene for the book.  It got the couple off to a good start and I could feel the zing of initial attraction.  Annalise was a good addition to the book- so cute and innocent.  Relationships become a bit more complicated when you add in children!  Especially during kissing scenes.  Ha.

While I liked the book, the intensity of Mike and Franchesca's relationship waned a bit through the book.  I wasn't as connected to the characters as I would have liked to have been but I did like them.  Both Franchesca and Mike are stand up people who take care of their family.  Mike's family created a great supporting cast of characters.  And, hopefully with a couple more siblings to go, more books to come.  :)

3/5 stars

Content:  frequent mild swearing (too much for my taste), kissing

- I received a copy of this book via NetGalley from the publisher.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Beyond by Catina Haverlock and Angela Larkin

“Dangerous. Wrong. She could be so close to finding out who I really am, and I don’t want to think about how badly that could damage her. If I have any conscience,
I’ll turn and run. But I can’t let her go.”

Presley Hale has no idea the guy she just told off in the school parking lot died in a drowning accident four months ago. Why would she? It’s not like she knows she can see the dead. Stunned by Presley’s sixth sense, Landon Blackwood rethinks his planned departure and begins tracking her to find answers to their mysterious connection.

When their complicated relationship turns dangerous, they learn that tampering with the boundaries of death comes with consequences. Can Landon save Presley from the insidious spirits who have marked her for death, or was their love doomed from the beginning?

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I haven't read a good paranormal/supernatural type romance in a bit so this book felt fresh and new to me.  I loved the mountain setting of Truckee, Nevada.  I drive through Truckee all the time on my way to California.  It's a beast of a place in the winter!!  You sure don't get many books set there but I loved it!

The characters in this book were good.  I liked them and the way they all connected to each other.  Presley has the weight of the world on her shoulders with a special needs sibling that is mostly her responsibility, moving to a new school only to be bullied and having an absentee father.  Presley has a serious disposition to go along with her tremendous responsibility.

I felt that the relationship between Presley and Landon progressed naturally and easily.  I enjoyed their interactions.  The story definitely kept me interested because I honestly wasn't sure how things were going to end.  The build up to the end was fantastic.

The ending left me confused though.  I didn't love it.  After this huge build up with the Vigilum, I guess I was expecting a bit more.  It felt rushed.  I can't say too much without giving things away but the place and time where Presley and Landon ended left me with so many questions.  It didn't really resolve the "how" of things and I was frustrated by it.

Other than that, I really enjoyed this book.  These authors show a lot of promise and I'll be watching to see what comes next from them.  (a sequel in the spring of 2018 which will maybe give me some answers to those unresolved questions?)

Content:  bulling, some kissing

- I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Yesterday's Promise by Michele Paige Holmes

New from Michele Paige Holmes, Amazon’s bestselling historical romance author and Whitney Award Winner, comes the Hearthfire Historical Romance, YESTERDAY’S PROMISE.

In the Scottish Highlands, 1761:
Nineteen-year-old artist Katherine Mercer dreams of selling her paintings to help support her struggling family. Before she has the opportunity, Katherine learns she is to be sold—or practically so—given in marriage to a lord she has never met or even heard of. In return, a much-needed settlement will be made upon her mother.

Katherine’s situation goes from frightening to surreal when her husband-to-be Laird Collin MacDonald arrives with an entourage of men, each heavily armed and speaking with a thick brogue. As if leaving all she knows behind and traveling to another country with strangers isn’t bad enough, Katherine soon discovers a Scottish heritage she knew nothing of, a brother-in-law who wants her dead, and far more at stake with her paintings than she had ever imagined. Forced to turn to her reclusive husband for answers, comfort, and even her very survival, Katherine begins to unravel the mysteries of her past and what it is to love and be loved.

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Oh.  Oy.  I wasn't quite ready to stop reading this story.  But I had to.  Because it stopped and there was no more left to read.  <sigh>

I was so caught up in this book.  I was pulled right into the story, invested in the characters and my heart was bursting!  Then it ended and I am a bit sad.  I find I am quite reluctant to move on to another book.  Surely reading one book while thinking of another is a bit like cheating, right?  Book cheating.  Is that a thing?  I feel like it is now.  Because I tried to read another book and that's what it felt like.  I'm still wallowing in Scotland and I'm not ready to leave just yet.  I hope I get over it soon.

The next book?  Fall.  Not too far away, but still.  When you are wallowing, it seems like forever away.  

So until book two. . .  Katie and Collin, I will dream of you.  In Scotland.  <grand lovey sigh>

Content:  mild violence, a rape attempt, kissing

Lies and Letters by Ashtyn Newbold

After a season in London, Charlotte Lyons is still regrettably unattached. With her family's finances in peril, she is sent away with her sister to a bleak coastal town where she is expected to pursue a wealthy Earl. Beautiful and talented, how could she possibly fail? But when her heart is captured by someone entirely unexpected, Charlotte finds herself caught up in a web of lies and intrigue. Between hardship and sorrow, she finds more than she bargained for, forced to choose between the life she once wanted and a new love she never imagine.

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I have to admit that in the beginning of this book I was a bit worried.  I didn't like any of the characters- the horrible mother, the selfish, bullying older sister or the vapid younger sister.  When a book starts off like this where I don't like or connect with any of the characters, I really do worry.  It's hard to come back from that.  BUT.  Ashtyn Newbold did it.  She created characters who struggle and are challenged but who redefine themselves and become something better.  It was fantastically satisfying and I really enjoyed the journey.

Charlotte is awful.  Honestly awful.  It's no wonder that I didn't like her for a good part of the book.  She is selfish and treats others with absolutely no respect- especially those supposedly below her station.  Charlotte's transformation is a bit slower coming but fortunately her sister is more adaptive and begins to grow a backbone rather quickly.  Clara has a sweet disposition and is gentle.  It was good to see her good qualities begin to shine when she was out from underneath Charlotte's tyranny.  

This is definitely a character driven book.  The supporting characters were really good and provided a solid foundation of kindness that both Charlotte and Clara needed in order to see the world differently.

It's fantastic when, as a reader, your perceptions are changed.  I went from dislike to sympathy to like and rooting for the characters.  My emotions were obviously involved and that is always what I'm looking for as a reader.  

Content:  mild peril, a couple instances of kissing.  Clean.

- I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions expressed here are my own.

Ashtyn Newbold discovered a love of writing early in high school. Inspired by regency period romance, she wrote her first novel at the age of sixteen. Because she can't vacation in her favorite historical time periods, she writes about them instead. When not crafting handsome historical heroes, she enjoys baking, sewing, music, and spoiling her dog. She dreams of traveling to England and Ireland. Ashtyn is currently studying English and creative writing at Utah Valley University. She lives in Lehi, Utah with her family.

Just Look Up by Courtney Walsh

After tirelessly climbing the ranks of her Chicago-based interior design firm, Lane Kelley is about to land her dream promotion when devastating news about her brother draws her back home--a quaint tourist town full of memories she'd just as soon forget. With her cell phone and laptop always within reach, Lane aims to check on her brother while staying focused on work--something her eclectic family doesn't understand.

Ryan Brooks never expected to settle down in Harbor Pointe, Michigan, but after his final tour of duty, it was the only place that felt like home. Now knee-deep in a renovation project that could boost tourism for the struggling town, he is thrilled to see Lane, the girl he secretly once loved, even if the circumstances of her homecoming aren't ideal.

Their reunion gets off to a rocky start, however, when Ryan can't find a trace of the girl he once knew in the woman she is today. As he slowly chips away at the walls Lane has built, secrets from his past collide with a terrible truth even he is reluctant to believe. Facing a crossroads that could define his future with Lane and jeopardize his relationship with the surrogate family he's found in the Kelleys, Ryan hopes Lane can see that maybe what really matters has been right in front of her all along--if only she'd just look up.

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I was hearing some good things about this book and so I decided that I should pick it up and give it a read too!  I'm sure glad I did.  This book tackles some important issues of today and I felt like Courtney Walsh did a great job of making everything feel real.

Lane is an interesting character.  In the beginning of the book we see Lane as she is now- fully engrossed in her work and locked up tight in herself.  She is her own island.  As the book progresses and Lane's story begins to fill in, we understand Lane a bit better, even if we don't agree with her choices.  Lane lives her life with something to prove.  She works hard and is one determined girl.  (Determined is a nice word for stubborn.  We use it a lot in my house.)  Her transformation is gradual and slow but thanks to some persistent people, love really does conquer all.

Ryan is really a hero.  Solid, kind and ever so patient.  It's interesting to see the difference between Ryan and Lane, both of whom suffered with hurt, heartache and betrayal but because of choices they ended up in very different places.  Lane hardened her heart and Ryan opened his up.  

My take away feelings from this book?  Put down the electronic devices and enjoy the moments you have with the people you love.  Forgive.  Be kind.  Love well.  

Content:  mention of alcoholism, child neglect and abuse with no details, bullying, Christian Fiction

- I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions expressed are my own.

A Matter of Trust (Montana Rescue #3) by Susan May Warren

Champion back country snowboarder Gage Watson has left the limelight behind after the death of one of his fans. After being sued for negligence and stripped of his sponsorships, he's remade his life as a ski patrol in Montana's rugged mountains, as well as serving on the PEAK Rescue team. But he can't seem to find his footing--or forget the woman he loved, who betrayed him.

Senator and former attorney Ella Blair spends much of her time in the limelight as the second-youngest senator in the country. But she has a secret--one that cost Gage his career. More than anything, she wants to atone for her betrayal of him in the courtroom and find a way to help him put his career back on track.

When Ella's brother goes missing on one of Glacier National Park's most dangerous peaks, Gage and his team are called in for the rescue. But Gage isn't so sure he wants to help the woman who destroyed his life. More, when she insists on joining the search, he'll have to keep her safe while finding her reckless brother, a recipe for disaster when a snowstorm hits the mountain.

But old sparks relight as they search for the missing snowboarder--and suddenly, they are faced with emotions neither can deny. But when Ella's secret is revealed, can they learn to trust each other--even when disaster happens again?

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I absolutely love this series by Susan May Warren.  Well, this and the Montana Fire series.  They are both so good.  They have cross over characters that really give you a sense of community and family.  Each book feels like coming home.

Just like previous books in this series, this book is full of danger and adventure set in the great outdoors.  I loved the forward momentum in this story and how I was on the edge of my seat, holding my breath and white knuckled gripping my kindle for half the book.  

Gage is a snowboarding magician- the greatest back country boarder of his time.  He's known for his no fear attitude and love for the thrill of danger.  Then something went wrong and that hotshot life he knew was wiped away.  You can't help but feel sympathy for Gage who got the raw end of a deal.  While trying to be the hero, he was made out to be a villain.  Now he's rebuilding his life and finding value in helping other people.  I thought Gage was savvy and an all around solid character.  I really liked him.

The other thing I love about these books are the side stories going on around the main story.  It sets the stage for future books by giving you a prequel of sorts.  I cannot wait for the next book!

Content:  mild peril, kissing, mild Christian fiction elements

- I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  A positive review was not required and all opinions expressed are my own.

The Song of Copper Creek by Kristen McKendry + $25 and Book Giveaway!

It's been more than a year since she lost her family - a tragedy that has left Grace Whitaker a shadow of her former self. Unable to move on surrounded by so many memories, she makes the desperate decision to return to her childhood home in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. There she hopes to salvage the broken pieces of her life - but what she finds is the promise of peace and healing in an unlikely place.

Copper Creek Farm is part of a Canadian historical museum, offering glimpses into 19th-century pioneer life. Yet the farm offers much more than that - it is a place of second chances. For Grace, the opportunity to work the land alongside the loving Whelan family is the first step toward healing. But she isn't the only broken soul seeking hope on the farm. Grace is joined by a young man in trouble with the law, as well as the Whelans' son and grandchildren, who are struggling through their own heartbreak. Together, these survivors discover the strength that can be found in friendship. But when faced with the uncertainty of the future, will they have the courage to move beyond the past to forge new lives for themselves?

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This story is so gentle and honestly, slow moving.  It reminds me of a small creek in the mountains- trickling and meandering it's way down.  There is nothing heart pounding or intense about it.  It follows one woman and her journey from broken and barely living to healing and light again.  This is not a romance.  It's more what I would call LDS women's fiction.

Grace has suffered so much heartbreak- honestly, I can't even imagine a scenario such as hers.  Grief and devastation have been her constant companion for eighteen months and now she is taking a huge step outward by moving across the country to try something new- some different that will hopefully help piece back together her broken parts.  Grace is strong and has so much courage.  She is a fantastic character.  Her loss has given her a level of empathy and kindness that cannot be replicated any other way.

The farm setting was serene and the perfect place for Grace.  Hard work and being surrounded by good people gave way to healing for Grace.  The pacing is slow and sometimes I found the very detailed explanations of planting or yarn making to be too lengthy for my taste.  This wasn't a book that sucked me in from the beginning and held me tight, but it was soothing and calming.  Grace's journey is a very satisfying one involving healing and hope.

Content:  LDS fiction- some religious elements

- I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions expressed are my own.

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The Renegade's Redemption
by Stacy Henrie
Inspirational Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 288 pages
July 1st 2017 by Love Inspired Historical

Refuge for the Outlaw

When Tex Beckett arrives at Ravena Reid's farm, he's eight years too late for the elopement they'd once planned—and it's far too early to win her forgiveness. He's seriously wounded, though, and she can't turn him away, though she knows better than to trust him. Yes, it's wonderful having help with the farm, and with the orphans she fosters, but if she opens her heart, she'll get hurt again when he leaves. And Tex always leaves.

As a notorious bank robber, Tex is used to danger. Yet reuniting with the only woman he's ever loved is the riskiest thing he's ever done. All he wants is to stay with Ravena and the children. But can he build a new start before his past catches up with him?

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I had the chance to read the first book in this series, The Outlaw's Secret, and I really loved it so of course I jumped at the chance to read this book!  These two books are about twins- the first book involves a case of mistaken identity and the second, a story of redemption.

Tex has made some mistakes.  Some pretty big mistakes, actually.  Now he has returned home in need of healing not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too.  He has something to prove to himself and Ravena.

Ravena has the patience of a saint.  Her kindness extends to all those around her- even those who have hurt her.  Lucky for Tex, that includes him.  Ravena is also out to prove something and Tex is right there to help her.  Tex and Ravena work well together and realize that they are better together, helping each other, than apart.  Unfortunately, the past has a way of catching up to you eventually and Tex finds himself in a pickle. 

Tex and Ravena were great characters.  The book flowed gently and easily, weaving in daily life events with the rekindling of friendship and love.  The children in this book were a fantastic addition and really gave the story a feeling of family and love.

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The Outlaw's Secret

by Stacy Henrie

Christian Historical RomancePaperback & ebook, 288 pages

February 7th 2017 by Love Inspired Historical

Lawman in Disguise 

Getting taken hostage by a gang of train robbers wasn't in dime novelist Essie Vanderfair's plans, but interviewing these men could make her career soar. Especially since the gang includes legendary outlaw Tex Beckett, better known as the Texas Titan. Tex is famed for his protection of women and children, so she'll be fine…right? 

Keeping the gang in line was hard enough before a stubborn, beautiful writer interfered. Now Tex is scrambling to keep Essie safe, to gather evidence against the gang and most of all to hide his dangerous secrets. First, that he's a detective working undercover. And second, that he's not the Texas Titan at all, but Tex's twin brother, Tate Beckett.

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Stacy Henrie has always had a love for history, fiction, and chocolate. She earned her B.A. in public relations before turning her attentions to raising a family and writing inspirational historical romances. Wife of an entrepreneur husband and a mother to three, Stacy loves to live out history through her fictional characters. In addition to author, she is also a reader, a road trip enthusiast, and a novice interior decorator.

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Cheyenne (The Women of Merryton, #4) by Jennifer Peel

What happens when your motto in life has been to always love yourself more than anyone else could, but then you find someone who does it better? If you’re Cheyenne Fairchild, you do your best to push him away.

Cheyenne’s life has taught her to never depend on anyone, especially men. She’s done her best to keep every relationship short and every man at arm’s length. That is, until the mysterious Aidan Bates moves to town. Not only does he give earth-shattering kisses, but he has the audacity to save her life after a tragic accident. Now Cheyenne can’t stop thinking about him, and it’s driving her crazy. Worse, he won’t stop trying to help her.

While Cheyenne is doing her best to keep Aidan from working his way into her no vacancy heart, she finds herself embroiled in more than one Merryton scandal. One that rocks her best friend’s world and shows what Cheyenne is really made of. And one that she’s created in hopes of deterring Aidan. Unfortunately for her, she finds that it only brings them closer together.

Can Cheyenne let her defenses down long enough to see that Aidan is unlike any other man she has ever known? Or will she cling to the past and the walls she’s carefully constructed around her heart?

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Oh, Jennifer Peel.  You are amazing.  How do you take a character that by all outward appearances is selfish, vain, antagonistic, aggressive and a tad mean and make me love her?  How do you do that?!

We get a glimpse of Cheyenne in the previous books in this series and honestly, the view we see isn't always very flattering.  It's obvious from those books that there is more to Cheyenne that meets the eye because after all, she IS friends with those awesome women of Merryton but she is just so intimidating!  

Cheyenne isn't for the faint of heart.  I wondered about Aidan in the beginning and if he really would be able to break through the mass of difficulty and complexity that is Cheyenne.  But that Aidan.  He really surprised me.  He grew a spine of steel and man, when he made up his mind?  All in.  Relentless.  Positively sexy.  And Cheyenne thought so too. Ha.  Aidan is incredible.  In the book, Aidan always asks, "Do you like me?"  I told him yes every time.  Cheyenne?  No.  She didn't.  But I did.  Every.  Single.  Time.  

I ran through a whole myriad of emotions in this book.  At times I was embarrassed for Cheyenne and her behavior, at times I was frustrated and I just wanted to thump her.  But then there were moments where I wanted to pick up those broken pieces and help her put them back together.  I wanted to be her friend.  You could do worse than having someone like Cheyenne in your corner.  Especially if you take the time to really know her.  I loved the internal battle that raged within Cheyenne and the journey to trusting and loving.  It was very satisfying.

This book was a good reminder to me to not judge people but give them the benefit of the doubt and take the time and put in the effort to look beneath the surface to see the real person underneath because some people are really good at hiding beneath those facades.  

I loved this addition to the Women of Merryton series.  Cheyenne is a complex and difficult character and I am constantly amazed at how Jennifer Peel can create such a variety of characters and make me love them all.  She is fantastically gifted at writing and I love her for writing books for me.  :)

Content:  mild swearing, references to past sexual relations with no details, innuendo, kissing

Home to Stay (San Diego K-9 Unit Series) by Kate James + $20 and Prize Pack Giveaway!

Home to Stay

by Kate James

Contemporary Romance

Paperback & ebook, 312 pages

July 1st 2017 by Harlequin Heartwarming

She's bringing his son home

A missing little boy triggers San Diego K-9 officer Shannon Clemens and her canine search-and-rescue partner into instant action. For the rookie cop haunted by a childhood tragedy, bringing Sawyer Evans's son safely home is more than a job. It's a mission she can't fail… But forging a friendship with the father is a tactical error that could compromise her first solo assignment. Yet the deepening bond between them is almost impossible to resist…

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Kate James is one of my favorite Harlequin Heartwarming authors and I love her K-9 Unit series.  The dogs in these books are such a fantastic addition to the stories.  This is the fourth book in the series but it can stand alone.  

In this book, Shannon is a new K-9 unit handler.  She and her dog specialize in search and rescue and she gets called in to find a missing boy who had been camping with his father.  Shannon lost her brother in almost the exact same way years before which is why she chose this profession.  Shannon desperately wants to find Sawyer's son and the two form a bond pretty quickly.

I really liked Shannon.  She was tough but still feminine and tenderhearted.  Sawyer was maybe not my favorite guy, I was a bit bothered by his back and forth commitment to Shannon but there was no denying his love and devotion to his son.  

The mystery kept me interested and wondering all the way through the book.  There were twists I didn't see coming and that always makes a book more fun.  

Content:  Clean, some mild kissing

- I received a copy of this book as part of this review tour.  All opinions expressed are my own.

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About the Author

Kate spent much of her childhood abroad before attending university in Canada. She built a successful business career, but her passion has always been literature. As a result, Kate turned her energy to her love of the written word.

Kate's goal is to entertain her readers with engaging stories featuring strong, likable characters. Kate has been honored with numerous awards for her writing. She and her husband, Ken, enjoy traveling and the outdoors, with their beloved Labrador Retrievers, Harley and Logan.

Kate would love to hear from you! You can connect with her by email, through her website, her Facebook page, Twitter, or mail at PO Box 446, Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0, Canada.

 

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· A gorgeous aqua cross-body bag;
· "Dreamer Extraordinaire" charm bookmark;
· signed copy of When Love Matters Most, the second book in the San Diego K-9 Unit series);
· signed copy of When I Found You, the third book in the San Diego K-9 Unit series;
· an assortment of bookmarks and bookplates; and
· a $20 Amazon gift card.
· (US/CAN - if winner lives elsewhere, will receive ebooks & gift card instead)

Signed Books:

· Six winners who comment on any of the blog posts, will receive a signed book (US/CAN) of their choice from the first three books in the San Diego K-9 Unit series, When the Right One Comes Along, When Love Matters Most, or When I Found You.

Ends July 18th

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On Tour With So Pure a Heart (Daughters of His Kingdom Series, Book 4) by Amber Lynn Perry + Giveaway!

Series: Daughters of His Kingdom

Genre: Historical, Romance, Christian

Publisher: Liberty Publishing

Publication date: June 20, 2017

Number of pages: 346

Since the night her dear uncle gave his life for hers, Hannah Young is determined to risk everything by spying for the Patriots in order to seek retribution against the British soldier who killed him. But when her former love, Joseph Wythe, insists on ensuring her safety, she must decide if the vengeance she seeks is worth the danger of his nearness. For the love she once felt is liable to grow deeper and more threatening to her heart than it ever was before.

Leaving his young ward to join the fight for liberty is the hardest thing Joseph Wythe has ever done. Nearly. The most difficult happened ten years past, which he tries his best forget. Seeing Hannah Young again after all this time does something frightening and wonderful to his soul. Though her determination to spy for the

​Patriots is honorable and brave, he will never allow her to take such a risk without him to protect her, no matter how she protests—and no matter how he knows he will ache all the more for the thing he always wanted and still could never have.

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I can't even begin to say how much I love this series.  I'm going about reading it a bit backwards, but thankfully each book can stand on it's own enough that I don't feel lost or confused by reading them this way.  I read the first book on the recommendation of another reviewer/blogger friend that I have- and LOVED it.  I picked up the next book but didn't have time to read it when I saw this book come up for review.  I jumped at the chance because I knew it was going to be good.  So, I've read the first book and the fourth book- not the best plan but I'm looking forward to the second and third book.

I love historical fiction.  It's one of my favorite genres.  This series is set around the revolutionary war and it's full of intrigue, drama and emotion.  This book had a fantastic build up.  There were moments where my heart was beating hard but then there would be a sweet lull, only to bring me back to the building sense of dread.  By the last third of the book I was almost desperate.  It's crazy how invested I was in these characters and what was going on.  I loved it!  <sigh>  I loved it.

This is a series I would highly recommend- especially if you love historical fiction.  I can't wait to read the next book!  What a very talented author.

Content:  Some violence, death, mention of sex outside of marriage resulting in a pregnancy with no details.  Some Christian elements- praying, forgiveness.

-I received a copy of this book free in conjunction with this tour.  All opinions expressed are my own.

A Pacific Northwest native, Amber Lynn Perry lives in Washington state with her husband and two daughters. She studied humanities at Portland State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree focused on art history. As a homeschooling mom, Amber spends much of her time teaching everything from Shakespeare to science.

When she isn’t crafting with her kids, making dinner or driving to dance classes, Amber is either reading or writing about her favorite time in American history. The Revolutionary era has captured her imagination from the time she was in middle school. Through her books, Amber hopes to not only give readers a glimpse into the past, but to instill in them a lasting love of liberty.

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