Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The Breath of Dawn

GIVEAWAY

HEIZTMANN, KRISTEN
THE BREATH OF DAWN

Corporate turnaround specialist Morgan Spencer, dubbed the "success guru," has a Midas touch in business. But losing his wife sent him to the brink, and his two-year-old daughter, Livie, is all he's living for--until they encounter a woman whose trouble just might draw him out of his own.

Four years ago Quinn Reilly did the right thing. Now the man her testimony put in jail is getting out. Though she has put up barriers to protect herself and those around her, she has come to care for the Spencer family, especially the winsome Livie and her mercurial father. Unwilling to put them at risk when the threats begin, she requests something she hopes the super-successful Morgan might be able to deliver.

Fixing problems is what Morgan does best, but his counterproposal takes them in a direction neither is equipped to handle. Determined to confront the past, will they survive to build a future?

My Review:

Complex. Multi-layered. Consuming. I've been wrestling with finding the right words to convey the power and depth of this story for hours. Characters became family and danger became personal.  What a riveting read! I'd have tons to say at a book club meeting but am hesitating here because I don't want to post any spoilers.

One of the things that struck me the most is the incredible characterization. Heitzmann has thought each one through from motive to reaction and on to redemption. Amazing. This reads real.

The suspense is drawn out with expert care. There are scenes I knew were significant early on in the book but I didn't know how they would play out in the full spectrum of things. Thankfully Heitzmann did...and I just have to say 'amazing' again!

If you like depth and spirit paired with romance and hope mixed up in an incredibly suspenseful plot, you are going to love The Breath of Dawn!

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Breath of Dawn, 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 December 16 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group". 

23 comments:

  1. Great review! I almost picked this up at a Christian bookstore this past weekend, but bypassed it for another. Thank you for the giveaway! :-)

    Rosie
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  2. This one is on my to-read list, but first I have to re-read the two previous books in this series--they first introduced me to Kristen Heitzmann. She truly is a master of characterization.

    Great review, Kav!

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  3. There are so many good books out there now, it's hard to choose, isn't it Rosie? Good luck!

    I didn't even mention that this is the third in a series, Brenda. It reads fine as a stand alone but there's lots more scope for readers who have read the other two. Loved getting reacquainted with favourite characters again.

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  4. So glad that it can be read as a stand alone. I love engrossing reads!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  5. It's definitely engrossing, Carol. Good luck!

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  6. This looks like such an interesting read. I always am looking for new books to read.
    mommy2seth AT gmail DOT com

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  7. And isn't it wonderful that there are so many good books being published, Sara? This is definitely one of them. Good luck!

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  8. Love this book. I read an ebook review copy and would love to win this for my bookshelf.
    godblessamerica.jan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. I haven't read the first two in the series, but have read and enjoyed several by Kristen.

    Patty
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  10. I love Kristen's books. Please enter me. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  11. Thanks for a great review, Kav! This book sounds like a winner! Thank you for offering this giveaway!
    Nancee
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  12. Good luck Nancee, rubynreba and Patty!

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  13. Kristen is one of my absolute favorite authors!
    Thanks for the great giveaway :)
    Jasmine A.
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  14. I've read several of Kristen's books and absolutely loved them. The Breath of Dawn sounds like another great book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  15. thanks for the chance to read this wonderful story, kav

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  16. I am already feeling for these characters. This one sounds so emotional.
    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. I would love to have the opportunity to read "Breath of Dawn"! Thank you so much for your tantalizing review!
    may_dayzee(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  18. Thanks for sharing your review!

    Jes
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  19. This sounds so good! Would love to win! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. I enjoyed your review, this sounds like a satisfying, intense read. Please add me!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  21. I'd love to read this one, Kav! Looks like a interesting book...certainly an interesting cover! :) Thanks.

    charity.austenite[at]gmail[dot]com

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