Monday, October 29, 2018

Her Fear

GIVEAWAY
GRAY, SHELLEY SHEPARD
HER FEAR

In New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray's latest novel of suspense in her Amish of Hart County series, an EMT falls for a woman with ties to an Amish community where people are dying similar, suspicious deaths.

Sadie Detweiler never imagined she'd move to Kentucky, ye here she is: a pregnant, unmarried Amish girl banished by unforgiving parents to live with kin she barely knows. The men are gruff and her cousins are secretive. Worst of all, elderly matriarch Verba becomes mysteriously ill shortly after Sadie moves in. When EMT Noah Freeman arrives, Sadie immediately notices he's unlike any other Amish man she's met. Noah is warm, confident, and has an easy way with practically everyone in the community both Amish and English. Though Sadie is drawn to him, she has little hope he will reciprocate her feelings once he learns she is with child.

Noah can't understand how a girl as sweet and lovely as Sadie ended up sleeping on a cot in Verba Stauffer's kitchen. He also senses Sadie is terrified of something. Concerned, he checks up on her. Eventually they strike up a friendship and soon their attraction is undeniable. When Verba later dies at the hospital and her death is followed by two others, Noah's boss wants him to dig around the Amish community for clues. He agrees -- for Sadie's sake -- because only the truth will keep her safe and by his side.

My Review:

"Fear was being alone. Fear was feeling abandoned. Fear was realizing that anyone could lie, hurt, and betray her. Anyone at all." 

Phew! That whoosh you hear is hours worth of pent-up breath being released at last. What an emotional, mysterious, compelling read! Amish with a bit of a Gothic vibe is how I'd describe Her Fear.

Burdened by crippling fear is no way to face a fresh start -- especially when there seems to be more to fear in Sadie's new situation than her last. Gray draws out the intrigue and the drama in the midst of family dysfunction shadowed by something sinister.

And there's Noah, a bright light shining in the darkness. Too good to be true -- especially for a woman who wears fear like a second skin. He's drawn to her and she's more than a little wary. Their life stories are completely opposite. He's from a nurturing family whose love and support has allowed him to make his own way in a non-traditional Amish occupation. She's browbeaten and abandoned by a harsh father after a lifetime of condemnation and ridicule. Love blossoms beneath a cloak of mystery and I gobbled up their story in one sitting because I couldn't stand not knowing what would happen next.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Her Fear, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of  @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday November 4 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!b

33 comments:

  1. Looks Great 👍 Thanks for the chance to win 😃 iamabho AT gmail DOT com
    I'd like to read a SSG book 📖
    Thanks for sharing this book with us 😍❤😍

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  2. I'm curious to see how the Amish & gothic vibe come together.
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  3. I read Her Secret a few months ago. I need to get busy and finish the series. Thanks for your review, Kav, it sounds great. Shelley never disappoints.

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. And I think another one is coming out soon as well! Good luck, Pam!

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  4. Yep - you made me want to read this! Thanks for the opportunity ksucindy(at)excite(dot)com

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  5. Thank you for your review on "HER FEAR". Shelley Shepard Gray books always get on my TBR list. Love this author. Can't wait for the opportunity to read this one.
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  6. I have "The Gift" and the only one in this series.Thanks for the chance to get another one, Kav! I love her non-suspense Amish fiction.

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  7. Another great read, my book twin. I just finished His Promise.

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    1. Oooohhh -- I have the audio edition for His Promise on hold at my library. I should get it pretty soon. It will be the first time I've listened to an Amish audio book so i'm anxious to see what I think. I'll still by the paperback though 'cause I have keep the series current on my bookshelf.

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  8. This has been a great series and one more suspenseful than typical re her usual writing. You can count on a good read when you purchase or borrow one of Shelley's books. That says a lot! Laptop?? Thanks!

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    1. Laptop? whimper. I have decisions to make. I can take it as is and let it limp along until it finally dies (though they did fix it up some and thankfully were able to save my word docs which I didn't have backed up anywhere else. Gasp!) or I can buy a new one or my daughter has a better laptop that needs some work (she's since upgraded to a Mac)...decisions...decisions...decisions.

      And yes, you can't go wrong with a Shelley Shepard Gray book! Good luck, CC!

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  9. I love these suspense books by Shelley! This will be one I'm for sure not going to miss.
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    1. I love all her books! I don’t know how she manages to write so many so fast but I’m sure glad she does! Good luck, rubynreba!

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  10. Great review! Looks like a great book. :D

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  11. OH MY! I think I 'NEED' this book! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  12. Thanks for the review, Kav. I've read a couple of Shelley's books and loved them. I'd love to win this one. It sounds so intriguing.
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    1. I love when she mixes Amish and mystery! Good luck, Winnie!

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  13. We have the first book in this series in the church library. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win.
    Janet E.
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  15. I like the mystery aspect to this book. It sounds like something I'd really enjoy. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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