Saturday, January 31, 2015

Blue Moon Promise


GIVEAWAY

COBLE, COLLEEN
BLUE MOON PROMISE

Lucy Marsh's worldly resources are running out, but she's fiercely determined to care for her younger brother and sister. When she discovers that their father's recent death was no accident, Lucy is eager to leave town. She accepts a proxy marriage she believes will provide safe refuge. But trouble follows her to Texas where her new husband is surprised to suddenly have a wife and children to care for.

Nate Stanton always hoped he'd marry someday, but running the family ranch meant he had no time for romance. When his father deposits Lucy Marsh—a city girl—on his doorstep, with two siblings in the bargain, he expects ranch life will send her running on the first train out of town. But Lucy is made of tougher stuff than Nate imagined. When danger moves in, Nate finds he'd give anything to protect Lucy and the children he's grown to love. Even if it means giving up his ranch.

Blue Moon Promise is a story of hope, romance, and suspense . . . immersing the reader in a rich historical tale set under Texas stars.

My Review:

One thing I learned after the latest Reader's Choice Week is that I have not read enough Colleen Coble. As a Romantic Times reviewer noted: "Coble is a great writer, she knows what readers want and she does not disappoint." Amen to that. And this reader definitely wants more.

Blue Moon Promise was originally published in February 2012. A delicious blend of historical and suspense, I was reader-giddy all the way to the end. Page one finds Lucy in dire straits, definitely a great hook to catch my interest but Coble doesn't leave it there. She ratchets up the tension by throwing more disasters at poor Lucy in rapid fire succession. What's a girl to do but get out of town?

Which brings us to Gothic meets Wild West. Wow. This book took my breath away. That sinister Gothic vibe shadows Lucy all the way to Texas. Of course, she doesn't believe it at first and then tries to figure suspicious happenings out all by herself (Lucy has some control issues.) A true Gothic Romance heroine. And that obviously exasperates our stunning cowboy hero, Luke. Their marriage is off to a rocky start yet Luke can't help but be captivated by his unexpected wife. Their romance is sweetly tentative with just enough toe-curling to set my heart a stuttering. All in all a blissful read -- and bonus -- it's the first in the Under Texas Stars series which means there's more enjoyable reading to look forward to.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Blue Moon Promise 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 February 1 2015. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

22 comments:

  1. OH. THE. COVER!!!! Magical night.
    I love Colleen Coble and I agree - there is never enough of her! Loved Butterfly Palace (recommended!) and I am more than willing to fall in love with this baby.

    Count me in, please.

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Doesn't the cover capture the right atmosphere? And yes, Butterfly Palace is on my retro TBR list. Good luck, Janka.

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  2. I haven't read enough Colleen Coble either, Kav! Blue Moon Promise sounds fantastic!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  3. This looks like a great book. I love Colleen Coble's books.
    susanmsj at msn dot com

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    1. I do too and I have so much yet to read. Good luck, Susan.

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  4. For some reason, I think I have the second book in this series and have somehow missed this first one! I'd love a chance to win it!
    And that cover... *sigh*
    lieniitte(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I can't wait to read the second book. Good luck, Lieniitte.

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  5. I have read one of Colleens books before and loved it. My favorite color is blue and I used to live in Texas, so I am so in on this one! Thanks for the great review and giveaway Kav!
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. This book seems meant for you, Maryann. Good luck.

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  6. What a fun-looking read! I've heard that Coble is a fantastic author, but haven't yet read anything by her. Great review, Kav. Please enter me!
    pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom

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    1. She knows how to spin a suspense. Good luck, Nicole.

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  7. Kav I must tell you...I just LOVE your giveaways!!!! This has been on my list for a long time now. I, like you, have not read nearly enough of Colleen Coble's books! And one of the things I love most about her work is that her plots are so vastly different!!!!

    Many Blessings, Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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    1. You're so right about that, Amada. No matter how many books she writes, she seems to find a fresh way to tell a story. Good luck.

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    2. I wonder how The Lord gives her Inspiration! Just from dog rescue to dolphin research! :D
      Her Mercy Falls series sounds interesting also!

      Thank you! :)

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  8. Oh wow! Blue Moon Promise sounds fantastic! Colleen Coble has done it again! Than you, Kav!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  9. Sounds like one I would like. Count me in, Kav!

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. Consider yourself counted, Cheryl. Good luck.

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  10. I loved your review, Kav. I have wanted to read this for a long time... please add me. Thanks!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  11. Beautiful review! And also beautiful cover
    I would love to read this book
    oh dot hello dot hiya at gmail dot com

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  12. Hi Kav. Thanks for another good review. Colleen has some good books. And, I would love to take this chance to maybe win this won. Sounds real good. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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