Thursday, January 28, 2021

Choosing His Family by Jill Lynn


Choosing His Family
by Jill Lynn is a delightful story that takes us back to Westbend, Colorado where Ivy Darling  and her triplets meet Finn Brightwood after their SUV careens off the road in a snowstorm.  I was rooting for Ivy and her triplets to stay in Westbend and get together with Finn pretty much after page 3.  

This sweet love story showcases Jill Lynn at her best.  Jill is  an incredible writer and her descriptive text is a joy to read. Jill’s stories are sweet, funny and always cause me to reflect on my own life in profound ways.  

  

Choosing His Family is filled with tender and honest moments, great triplet stories, and laugh out loud scenes.  I highly recommend Choosing His Family


I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a review.


Jill Lynn Buteyn is a co-author of Just Show Up with Kara Tippetts, and an author of inspirational romance for Love Inspired ® (as Jill Lynn). A recipient of the ACFW Genesis award for her fiction work, she has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bethel University. Jill lives near the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband and two children.
Connect with her on social media or at Jill-Lynn.com.



Monday, January 25, 2021

The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson


The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson is a mysterious Regency romance that had me guessing until the end. I was drawn into the world of Loxby Manor and enjoyed my time in Regency England. The story is filled with intrigue, mystery, secret societies, interesting characters and what seems like a hopeless romance. Main characters Charity Halliwell and Piers Cavanagh are childhood friends who have not seen each other in many years, and their story seems bleak. The other characters are not exactly who they seem to be which makes for a gripping story. 

I am a huge Abigail Wilson fan and really enjoy her well crafted books. The Vanishing at Loxby Manor reminded me of author Victoria Holt’s stories which are a great favorite of mine. I was thrilled for the opportunity to read The Vanishing at Loxby Manor and I highly recommend it.
I was given this book by the publisher and not required to write a favorable review.



The same moment Elizabeth Bennett discovered Mr. Darcy’s true character in Pride and Prejudice, Abigail realized she would never be the same. Caught up in an endless supply of Regency novels for the past decade, she’s used this unique passion to create Gothic mysteries with a heart.

 A self-proclaimed chai tea addict and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time with camping, hiking, water skiing, and canoeing. She hopes to visit all 59 national parks in her lifetime, and with a dozen or so under her belt, she is well on her way. She currently resides in Dripping Springs, Texas with her husband and children.

In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and in 2016, the American Christian Fiction Writers’ First Impressions contest in the Historical Romance category. She was also chosen as a 2017 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Contest and Genesis Contest. Her first two novels were published in 2019 by HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

Monday, January 18, 2021

Promise to Keep Anniversary and link to contest!

Today on Becky's Bookshelves we welcome Melony Teague. It is the one year anniversary of her book A Promise to Keep!  You can enter to win an Amazon card at the end of the post.  Here is a link to my review.

As part of the A Promise to Keep Book Birthday Bash we’ll be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the book’s release by Melony Teague.

Make sure you enter to win a $5 Amazon gift card. 

The giveaway will run from Jan 18 – Jan 22, and the winner announced the week of Jan 25th. Giveaway entry link at the end of this post. There are many stops on this tour, so be sure to check out the full schedule link posted at the end of this post. 

Let’s party!

HERE ARE FOUR FUN FACTS:

·         In the book, Savannah has a fascination for tiny buildings, but particularly tiny churches. One of these is in Niagara Falls, along the Niagara Parkway. It really does exist. Here’s a photo, taken by Patti Arbon.

·        Another interesting fact is that this church is supposed to be the Guinness book of records holder for the tiniest chapel or church. 

·         In the scene where Savannah and Michael are in the theatre, they are watching a production of Cyrano De Bergerac, a play about a long nosed musketeer which was originally written in French. In the author’s note in the book, the author explains the significance of the play and how it relates to the story. 

·         Professor Donovan Radcliffe was never meant to be in the story. But the professor demanded space on the page, so the author, Melony Teague let him. Perhaps one day he’ll get his own story.  

                                                   


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ABOUT THE BOOK

A Promise. A High School Reunion. And a pact that proves harder to keep.

Research librarian Savannah Sanderson wants nothing more than to escape into her happily-ever-after novels with their larger-than-life fictional heroes. But a promise to her late husband has her attending her dreaded twenty-year high school reunion, drinking ghastly punch, and taking desperate measures just to keep her vow, even if she has to hide behind the décor to do it.

Once a reckless troublemaker, Michael McCann fled town after graduation. Now a professional technical rescuer, he’s back for the reunion, but on his trip down memory lane, he soon comes face to face with unresolved issues, namely Savannah. Before the night is over, a pact between these two old friends will lead them on an adventure into uncharted emotional territory where Michael must confront his past regrets and find the courage to reveal the truth. But can Savannah fly from her sheltered nest and risk her heart on a real-life hero?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melony Teague is a freelance writer who believes everyone has a story to tell. As co-author of As the Ink Flows, she loves to inspire and motivate others through her written words. With foamy lattes in-hand, she writes Contemporary Romance with a dash of humor. Though she has no hobbies outside of reading, writing, and eating chocolate, she is a member of ACFW and The Word Guild. She teaches seniors in her community to write their memoirs. She confesses with no shame that she has a strong belief that pumpkin pie is an acceptable breakfast food since it’s mostly vegetables. Her Fiction Debut, A Promise to Keep, released in Jan 2020. Melony was born in South Africa and now lives in Toronto with her husband, their two teenagers, and two cats who think they’re humans.

You can connect with her here:

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