Sunday, November 20, 2011

Yuletide Hearts


Giveaway!!!!

HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
YULETIDE HEARTS

When Matt Cavanaugh returns to his Allegany County hometown, he's not as rough around the edges as he used to be. The former marine is a successful contractor, a man who now believes in the Lord and old-fashioned hard work. But when he buys a bankrupt subdivision, he discovers he's stepped on single mother Callie Burdick's dreams for her family. And when Matt learns about Callie's troubled past, he's determined to rebuild her trust—plus an entire community—in time for Christmas.


My Review:
 
Herne is a maestro of words! And she's created a symphony of them in this compelling Christmas read. I'm not quite sure how to describe her writing style -- she definitely measures her words, but each one counts and together they create an explosion of emotions that carry me away every time. I ended up reading this in one sitting because it was impossible to put down. She hooked me and reeled me in chapter after chapter and before I knew it I'd read the morning away. (My poor dog was not happy about the missed walk!)
 
There's a wealth of incredible characters that give such depth to this Christmas story. Her supporting cast provide humour, counsel and a good kick in the pants when required. Love that! Herene really excels at writing relationships -- the give and take, the warmth, angst, humour  -- the whole gamut of emotions that come with the territory of a developing romance. I love how it builds between Callie and Matt -- the attraction hits them between the eyes, but Herne takes them on a slow and cautious journey that makes for an incredibly satisfying read. This is one Christmas story you don't want to miss!
 
Giveaway Opportunity:
 
If you would like a chance to win your own copy of Yuletide Hearts, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Please put the title in your subject line. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday November 27.

18 comments:

  1. I'd love a chance to win this book - sounds great! :) Thank you!

    ~Amber

    amberstokes[at]corban[dot]edu

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  2. Thank you so much for the chance to win this. This looks like a great book. I would love to read this. Thanks again.

    agent_beckster(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. If it is not too late I would love to be entered:) Thanks!

    esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  4. It is great, Amber. Good luck!

    You too, Rebecca! Crossing my fingers for you. LOL

    Charity -- it isn't too late. There's a whole week before the draw. Good luck!

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  5. I've enjoyed Ruth's books, she is an amazing wordsmith. Please include me, this sounds like a heart warming story. :)
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  6. Amazing wordsmith is the perfect description for Ruth Logan Herne! Good luck, Merry.

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  7. Kav you've gotten me hooked on Christmas fiction. I read six Christmas novellas last week...such a nice way to warm up to the season. :)

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  8. thanks for the chance to read this christmas story :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  9. Hey Sandra, there's so many good Christmas books out there you have to start early to read them all! :-)

    Your welcome, Karen. Good luck!

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  10. I love Christmas stories best of all! I would love a chance to win a copy of "Yuletide Hearts".

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    Blessings!
    Judy B
    judyjohn2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  11. This sounds like a wonderful Christmas story. I love Christmas stories to start with and this really sounds great. I would love to win it.

    Blessings,
    Jo
    ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com

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  12. I'd love to win this book. It sounds fantastic!
    Rose
    andantespirit08(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. Good luck everyone. Yuletide Hearts will definitely put you in the Christmas mood!

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  14. Please enter me in the giveaway!

    frequentreader19 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  15. This story should definitely put me in the Christmas spirit and I really like the sound of her writing style. It sounds like this author has a way with expressing emotions and evoking them.

    Cambonified{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  16. nothing better than a good Christmas read to get you in the Christmas spirit!

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  17. Would love to win. Thanks.

    sweetdarknectar at gmail dot com

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