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RODEO ASHES
Lacie Gentry, a young widow and mom, is struggling with the aftermath of her husband's tragic death. When she bumps into former classmate Quinn Remington, her future is undecided. She accepts a job teaching kids to ride at Quinn's neighboring ranch, hoping to revitalize her life with an old pastime but soon sees in Quinn a chance to move forward with new love…if she's ready.
It's been years since Quinn has seen lovely Lacie Gentry—the girl he always admired in high school but never came close to dating. By the time they met, Lacie was engaged to rodeo star Mel Gentry then happily married. Now Lacie's closer than ever. The attraction is still there, but so is a secret that might end any chance of romance.
Can they rise from the rodeo ashes?
My Review:
I've never gotten inside the head of a heroine so quickly before. Within just a few pages I felt like I really knew Lacie and we bonded instantly. That's an amazing feat for an author.
Quinn is a cowboy after my own heart. Watching him wrestle with emotions from his past, which act as a stumbling block to his future is just agonizing. Especially the way the author feeds tantalizing bits of information that slowly build until we get the whole picture. Loved Quinn's tenderness and the gentle way he watches out for Lacie. And Lacie's stubborn attempts to resist, to be independent as she grapples with widowhood and being a single mom. So much emotion is packed into this read.
Vannatter has woven together a clever and moving story about love and forgiveness and God's ability to carry us through it all.
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Rodeo Ashes, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, 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 November 11 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
YES!!! This is the giveaway I've been waiting for!!! I have REALLY wanted this book! Thank you for the chance to get it Kav! :)
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I like the sound of this one :) I just finished a great Western book.
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This sounds like a book that I would enjoy reading. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Love and forgiveness and God carrying us through - this has to be a great story!
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Good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteWow! This sounds like a winner and I'd like that to be me! :D I always wanted to be a cowgirl so I do that vicariously through reading. Love, forgiveness and God's abiding presence---one could not ask for more, especially in these troubled times of controversy in our nation.Please enter my name. Blessings! Darlene
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I have read a lot of good reviews for this one. Please enter me. Thanks.
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Rodeo Ashes has been on my wish list, please add me!
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I'm a vicarious cowgirl too, Darlene. :-) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGlad this book is getting great reviews, Amy. It deserves them. Good luck!
I love filling wish lists, Merry, so maybe you'll be lucky! Only random.org knows for sure. :-) Good luck!
I would love to win Rodeo Ashes. I love cowboy books! Please enter me.
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