Thursday, July 18, 2013

Small Town Girl

GIVEAWAY

GABHART, ANN H.
SMALL TOWN GIRL

How long can two people stand on the brink of love without plunging in headfirst? In the autumn of 1941, rumors of war whisper through Rosey Corner. The town practically vibrates with apprehension, as if it is holding its breath. But for Kate Merritt, it seems life is letting out a prolonged sigh. As Kate watches her sister marry the man Kate has loved since she was fifteen, her heart is silently breaking. And even the attentions of Jay Tanner, the handsome best man, can’t draw her interest. Then suddenly, Pearl Harbor changes everything and Kate finds herself drawn to Jay in surprising ways. Could she truly be in love with him? And if he enlists, will she ever see him again? In her gentle and textured style, Ann H. Gabhart tells a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and longing that will grip your heart and stir your spirit. Fans of Gabhart’s Angel Sister will love seeing Kate Merritt all grown-up, as well as other characters they have come to love.

My Review:

What an amazing, rich read. From the setting to the characters to the plot, Gabhart delivers a stunning story that left me sated.  I am still spellbound by Rosey Corner and her captivating inhabitants. The sequel to Angel Sister, this is Kate Merritt's grown-up story. It reads fine has a standalone though. I didn't read the first book but am hankering to now. Honestly the tone of Small Town Girl has left a lingering mood that still clings to me. A wonderful mix of wonder and faith and the magic of discovering love.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Small Town Girl, 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 21 2013. 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 Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

20 comments:

  1. Please enter me in the giveaway! I'd love to be able to read Small Town Girl!
    Bethany
    bethanydaughteroftheking{at}gmail{dot}com

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  2. sounds like a great book, please enter me

    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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  3. Been waiting for this one for a while ... would love to win it - rrwalter34ATgmailDOTcom

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  4. Please enter me! I've never read anything by Ann, but this book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance to win. =)

    lubell1106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Wow, what a great giveaway! Can't wait to read this one... looks great!

    jennycohen104(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I SO want to read this book. I loved Angel Sister.
    Thanks, Kav!
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  7. Can't wait to read this one....Love the time period!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Emreilly303(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. Being a small town girl all my life this is a book I would enjoy!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  9. Sounds like one I'd like to try. Include me, please, Kav! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  10. I have been hearing so many good things about this book and I can't wait to read it! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
    gatorade635(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. Sounds like a good book!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  12. Ann Gabhart writes a very poignant tale, and I'd love to be entered in this contest for a copy of Smalltown Girl! Thank you for a great review and this contest!
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  13. Thanks for the giveaway! I've never read any of her books, but this one looks good. I'm entering for my daughter!

    Jreilly316(at)Verizon(dot)net

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  14. Thought I entered this but don't see my comment. I love Ann and would love to win this book. Please enter me. Thanks Kav.
    MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  15. Read Angel Sister and loved it. Can't wait to get my hands on Small Town Girl. Good review. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
    Karen G.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

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  16. thanks for the chance to read this wonderful story, kav :)

    (go blue)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  17. Thanks for the review. Putting this on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
    prettyinpurplerose(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. Hope I'm not not for this one. I enjoyed reading Ann's books and this one sounds good, too. Thanks for the chance.
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

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  19. This sounds like a beautiful, touching story. Please add me, Kav. Thanks!
    Worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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