Thursday, February 15, 2018

Welcome to Wishing Bridge

GIVEAWAY
HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
WELCOME TO WISHING BRIDGE

Three friends converge in a small town after one of their lives takes a wrong turn.

Kelsey is on her way to a life do-ever. And it's not the first time. Abandoned by her drug-addict mother as a teen, she landed in a foster-care group home where she experienced faith and community -- and met her best friends, Jazz and Theadora. The trio stuck together like sisters and vowed to make their lives mean something.

Now Kelsey's pushing thirty, and her life has taken a wrong turn. Pregnant and alone after loving the wrong man, she's on her way to making another life-changing decision when a wicked blizzard strands her outside the sleepy town of Wishing Bridge.

After being rescued from a snowbank by a handsome cop, she's embraced by the welcoming village, but she still feels upside down. Fortunately, her frantic SOS brings her besties rushing to help sort things out. They soon find that Wishing Bridge has as many secrets as Kelsey does -- and she's connected to it in ways she couldn't have imagined.

My Review:

Woohoo! Welcome to Wishing Bridge and welcome to an awesome new series by Ruth Logan Herne. Be prepared for a heart-tugging and soul-stirring escape as you lose yourself in Kelsey's story. From the gripping opening scene to the toe-curl of a conclusion...and the sweet promise of more good things to come in future books. Because while this is Kelsey's story, the author has cleverly brought these three foster sisters together in a very special town that isn't ready to let them go any time soon.

And this reader doesn't want to leave either. Not only have Kelsey, Thea and Jazz captured my heart, but there are some memorable secondary characters -- like Maggie and Jeb and Avis -- that I'm looking forward to meeting up with again in future books. Especially since they are often the source for many 'Ruthdoms' -- a new phrase I'm coining for 'Ruthy Wisdoms' -- about life and love and faith.

If you like angsty romance that's also hope-laced and faith-driven then Welcome to Wishing Bridge is a definite do not miss!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Welcome to Wishing Bridge, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday February 18 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

41 comments:

  1. To coin your phrase, Kav....I've been on tenterhooks waiting for your review on this one!! You don't disappoint :-)

    Yep, those "Ruthisms" or as you call them "Ruhtdoms" sure do shine in Welcome to Wishing Bridge! I could hear her voice as I was reading this book...haha! I love it though, love knowing an author so well, you can literally hear them in your head as you read.

    This is a great start to an even greater series and I can't wait for Jazz & Thea to get their stories!

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    1. Must check and see when the next book comes out -- I think it's soon as I'm late in reading this one. Love that Ruthy storytelling voice!

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  2. I'm ready to visit Wishing Bridge! KAV, thank you for the glowing review and the chance to win a copy.

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    1. Yes you are! And you won't want to leave once you get there. Good luck, Caryl.

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  3. The cover drew me in and the heart-stirring camaraderie between these three friends kept me there! Don't enter me please -- just wanted to read your awesome review as always. :-)

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    1. Aren't they a great trio?! Can't wait to get the full stories on Thea and Jazz. Thanks for adding your two cents worth, Diana.

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  4. I love Ruthy's books and this one sounds like one not to be missed! I would love to know more of Kelsey's story. The cover is a grabber! Thank you, Kav!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. You definitely don't want to miss Kelsey's story! Or the Thea's and Jazz's when they come out. Good luck, Melanie.

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  5. Read it; loved it! Loved your review, Kav!

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. Isn't Ruthy an awesomesauce author?

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  6. If I won I'd love to pass this along to my Grandma. She read the Double S series, so I know she is excited about this one coming out!
    LLWaltz [at] gmail [dot] com

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    1. You're a good granddaughter, Laura. And your grandma has discerning tastes. Good luck.

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  7. I love Ruthy's wisdom!! I need to have this one in my bookshelf. :) lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. Yes, you absolutely do. Your bookshelf would look bare without it. Good luck, Susan.

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  8. Ruthy's books are great! I'm looking forward to reading this one! Great review :)

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  9. Wow love her books and looking forward to reading this one. cheetahthecat1986@gmail.com

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  10. The cover is beautiful and this sounds like a super read. I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
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    1. It's an enticing cover, isn't it? Good luck,VanG.

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  11. YES PLEASE! :) This sounds GREAT!

    Many Blessings, Amada
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  12. I haven't read many books by Ruth Logan Herne but I really enjoyed her Double S Ranch books about the hunky Stafford brothers. Welcome to Wishing Bridge sounds like a start to another good series. Thanks for the review and chance to win.

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    1. Oh yes...those hunky brothers. Sigh. Well, this series is going to be just as good. Love the way Ruthy tells a story. Good luck, Pam.

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  13. This sounds like a romance I'd enjoy. It's nice when the story is more interesting, not just about the romance.
    Dianna

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    1. There's a lot of meat to this story, that's for sure. Good luck, Dianna.

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  14. Sweet Cover
    Thanks for sharing
    Thanks for the chance to win
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  15. Sounds good. As always a great review.

    sweetdarknectar at gmail dot com

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  16. This book has been on my wish list for a while!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. May it leap from your list to your TBR pile soon. Good luck, Patty.

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  17. Would like to read. Thank you for the chance.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. I'm looking forward to " a heart-tugging and soul-stirring escape" with this book! Thank you for the opportunity! Becky lelandandbecky [AT] reagan [DOT] com

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    1. This is definitely a read to look forward to. Good luck, Becky.

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  19. Thanks for the giveaway!

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