Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Finding His Way Home

GIVEAWAY

ROSS, MIA
FINDING HIS WAY HOME

Book 3-Barrett's Mill: In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family legacy leads to love.

Prodigal son Scott Barrett is back home in Barrett's Mill with plans to atone for his past mistakes and restore his future. But the quiet Virginia village feels like a different place since his return. The old cottage and chapel are crying out for repair--much like Scott himself. Luckily, sensitive artist Jenna Reed offers to help. Jenna sees Scott without judgment, though she reveals little about her own troubled past. As they work together to renovate the chapel, Scott begins to earn her trust, and soon he's envisioning life with the beautiful Jenna. Can the love of a good woman finally make him whole?

My Review:

True confession: I read this book in one sitting even though I couldn't afford to lose the sleep. Sigh. I just couldn't bring myself to put it aside and start counting sheep! I love the Barrett family, love this wonderful community Ross has created. Lots of southern charm and brotherly shenanigans. But there's sorrow too, and anguish over pasts that can't be undone. Ross weaves a bright thread of hope through that darkness and brings resolution in the form of redemption and forgiveness. That's what  made this an unforgettable read for me.

I really loved Jenna. Thinking she's right up there on my favourite heroines list. Direct and upbeat and just a little bit fragile, the residual fallout from a rough past. She was full of surprises. I couldn't believe some of the things she said, the courageous ways she faced off with Scott. Sometimes I held my breath to see how he would take it and then let it out in a whoosh of relief when he reluctantly admire her straightforwardness. The give and take between these two was a delight to read. Ross delivers an amazing love story liberally laced with realism. Awesome read.

Oh, and though this is the fourth book in the Barrett's Mill series, you don't need to have read the other books. If you have though, you'll enjoy catching up with Scott's brothers and his extended family. Love the feeling of coming home when I read one of Mia Ross's novels.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Finding His Way Home please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday February 1 2015. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

22 comments:

  1. I love this series. Thanks for the review, Kav!
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  2. I'd love to win and read this! Thank you for the chance to!
    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  3. Finding His Way Home sounds like a great story, I love prodigal story lines!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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    1. You'll definitely love this one then, Merry. Good luck.

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  4. I'd love to read this one, sounds like a good story. rrwalter34ATGMAILDOTcom

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  5. I'd enjoy reading this one about the prodigal son's return ..
    dkstevensneAToutlookDoTCo M

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    1. It's a fresh modern day spin on that timeless story. Good luck, Deanna.

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  6. The Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful. This is a great location for a story that sounds so interesting.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. And Mia Ross really shows the beauty of the region in her stories. Makes me want to go there. Good luck, rubynreba.

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  7. Looks wonderful! truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. This sounds like a great book and series!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  9. Hi Kav. Very good review. Sounds really good. I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  10. Hi Kav A neat review Sounds like a great book
    Please have a terrific, wonderful, blessed week
    Chris G
    granvilleATfrontiernetDOTnet

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  11. I am curious as to what the brotherly shenanigans will be. I like the themes of redemption and forgiveness. Sounds like a great winter read.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. Mercy, those Barrett brothers. Be still my heart. Good luck, Maryann.

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