Monday, June 29, 2015

A Worthy Pursuit

GIVEAWAY

WITEMEYER, KAREN
A WORTHY PURSUIT

A teacher on the run. A bounty hunter in pursuit. Can two enemies learn to trust each other before they both lose what they hold most dear?

Stone Hammond is the best tracker in Texas. He never comes home empty-handed. So when a wealthy railroad investor hires him to find his abducted granddaughter, Stone eagerly accepts.

Charlotte Atherton, former headmistress of Sullivan's Academy for Exceptional Youths, will do anything to keep her charges safe, especially the orphaned girl entrusted to her care. Charlotte promised Lily's mother she'd keep the girl away from her unscrupulous grandfather, and nothing will stop Charlotte from fulfilling that pledge. Not even the handsome bounty hunter with surprisingly honest eyes who comes looking for them.

When Miss Atherton produces documentation that shows her to be Lily's legal guardian, Stone must reevaluate everything he's been led to believe. Is she villain or victim?

Then a new danger forces Charlotte to trust the man sent to destroy her. Stone vows to protect what he once sought to tear apart. Besides, he's ready to start a new pursuit: winning Charlotte's heart.

My Review:

This is my kind of math: Witemeyer's stellar wit + action galore = one very happy reader!

Where do I begin? Stone Hammond leaps to the forefront of my mind. The epitome of a cowboy hero straight from the pages of young Lily's action-packed dime novels. Charlotte can't help but admire the gruff  tracker. Especially when he rushes to the rescue a time or two -- well constantly throughout the story actually. Sparks fly between Charlotte and Stone even with all that danger afoot. Important to note: if you laugh and gasp at the same time it gives you the hiccups. That happened to me a lot during this read. Who knew action scenes came with 'punch' lines?

And it isn't long before a smitten Stone applies his exceptional retrieving skills to pursue Charlotte. Prepare the fainting couch now, please. A retriever with an impeccable record, he isn't about to fail when it comes to this romantic pursuit. Talk about a great title tie-in. Not only is it a worthy pursuit, it's a toe-curling one as well!

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of A Worthy Pursuit 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 July 5 2015. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

49 comments:

  1. I am looking forward to reading this one. I love the cover! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    momrain(AT)aol(DOT)com

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  2. Oh, they are amazing, Kate. You'll love them. Good luck.

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  3. thanks for the opportunity to read this novel, kav

    karenk
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  4. I try to read all of Karen's books! She is a great author and a fave of mine! Thanks for the giveaway, Kav!!
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. Me too, Jackie. Gotta snatch them up hot off the press. Good luck!

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  5. I love Karen's books and have read almost all of them. Her characters are perfectly flawed and wonderful to get to know.

    dianemestrella at gmail dot com

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    1. And her sense of humour is the icing on the cake. Good luck, Diane.

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  6. She is a new author for me. kamundsen44ATyahooDOTcom.

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    1. Oh, Kim, you have so many good books ahead of you!!!! Good luck.

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  7. Yes, a fainting couch is a must with this one!! Good to know about the laughing/gasping dangers LOL - will keep that in mind ;) (not an entry - just had to read your thoughts on this delightful novel!)

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    1. I like to keep potential readers informed. Good luck, Carrie.

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  8. I'm sure this book is great. It sounds like it.
    susanlulu(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Susan in NC

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  9. I have a lot of favorite authors; Karen Witemeyer is near the top. I always know her books will be absolutely delightful. I haven't read this one yet so would love to win it. Thanks for the chance.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Lucky there's no limit on how many favourite authors a gal can have! Good luck, Pam.

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  10. Hello Kav. Thanks for the review. I would love to win Karen's book. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  11. Karen's books are delightful! Love the humor in her stories.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. I do too, Patty. And it's so unexpected at times. Good luck.

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  12. I love Karen's books, this is one I don't have yet but would love to win a copy. Thank you for the chance.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  13. I would so like to read this book, the cover just invites you into its pages.
    karenskrayonsatgmaildotcom

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    1. It's a great cover, isn't it? Good luck, Karen.

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  14. I'm looking forward to reading this new one by Karen. I love her books. Please enter me!

    Thanks for the giveaway. : )

    sunshine6892 at hotmail dot com

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  15. I'm so excited to read Karen's latest! This sounds like a fantastic story. :-)

    gwen[dot]gage[at]gmail[dot]com

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  16. All of Karen's books are fabulous! Cannot wait to read this one!
    lattebooks (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  17. I've read all of Karen's books and enjoyed them all! I've been reading really great reviews of this one so thanks for the giveaway!
    garfsgirl AT hotmail DOT com

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    1. It has stellar reviews, doesn't it? Totally deserved too. Good luck, Lis.

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  18. I've so been looking forward to reading this one!

    missionwife at hotmail dot com

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  19. This was such a fun read! I love Karen's books! :)

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  20. Awww Kav ... love this review, and I want to read this book for sure. rrwalter34ATgmailDOTcom

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  21. Nothing I like better than - it's a toe-curling one as well!
    On my list! dkstevensne AToutlookDOTcom

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    1. toe-curling is good in a romance, isn't it, Deanna? Good luck.

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  22. I haven't had a chance to read any of Karen's books yet. I've read such great reviews on this one that I really need to give it a read !

    Deanne
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  23. This sounds like such a fun read. I love the cover! Stone and Charlotte sound like quite the pair! Glad you enjoyed it Kav.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  24. The cover itself gives the impression of a romantic comedy. A favorite genre of mine.

    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. All her books have great covers. Good luck, trosado.

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  25. Cowboy heroes always add something to a book!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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