Friday, December 9, 2016

Rodeo Family


VANNATTER, SHANNON TAYLOR
RODEO FAMILY

Tori Eaton is ready to start over...

She's beginning a new chapter in Aubrey, Texas, away from her abusive ex-boyfriend. As she picks up the pieces of her broken life, Tori's surprised at the helping hand the church's new son director, Brant McConnell, offers her, and at the warm emotions he inspires.

While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Brant is drawn to Tori. And as their friendship grows, so do his feelings for her. But Tori is still hounded by her past, and the walls she's built around her heart are high. Can he convince the wounded beauty that he's exactly the kind of man she needs -- and deserves?

My Review:

Starting over is never as cut and dry as we expect it to be but Tori's determined to cling to the hope of a fresh start even though her past seems to be shackled to her. A contemporary love story that celebrates the transformation that comes from living a Christ-centered life. That doesn't mean there aren't troubles aplenty and Tori struggles through so much 'stuff' that my tummy churned in sympathy throughout the whole read. Vannatter definitely engaged my emotions as I walked in Tori's shoes for a time. And I'll admit to swooning more than a bit over steadfast Brant's stalwart friendship that blossoms into a special kind of love. Blissful sigh. Reader satisfaction guaranteed.

My thanks to the author for gifting me with a copy of this book.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
Available in ebook format only

 If you would like an opportunity to win an ebook copy of  Rodeo Family 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 December 11 2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

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17 comments:

  1. Trixi December 9, 2016 at 12:27 AM

    Oh this one sounds good! Both in starting over & a new life in Christ, I love these kind of stories :-)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. KavDecember 9, 2016 at 10:02 AM

      And Shannon writes it all so well. Good luck, Trixi.

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  2. rubynrebaDecember 9, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    I love to read books about starting over. We can overcome and get past the bad with the help of God.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. KavDecember 9, 2016 at 10:04 AM

      And I find it really helps broaden my perspective. A reminder that we are all our Father's children and he loves us equally regardless of what we have done or are currently doing. Absolute grace all the way round. Good luck, rubynreba.

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  3. Linda MoffittDecember 9, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Looks Great I would love to read one of Shannon's book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com

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  4. UnknownDecember 9, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    Sounds great, Kav. Thanks for your wonderful review. You make me want to read them all.

    Dblaser@windstream.net

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    1. KavDecember 9, 2016 at 6:54 PM

      That's the intention, Diane. LOL Good luck!

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  5. SavingsInSecondsDecember 9, 2016 at 11:47 PM

    It's a shame that this one has such an old-fashioned cover. I would probably pass this one in a bookstore without even giving a second glance. Thanks for bringing up the good stories!
    Dianna

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    1. KavDecember 10, 2016 at 10:15 AM

      This is a very typical cover for Heartsong Presents. That line is now defunk (just) but Shannon is writing for Love inspired now so it's all good. Good luck, Dianna.

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  6. Terrill R.December 10, 2016 at 3:10 AM

    When you reviewed Shannon's book, Reuniting With the Cowboy, you had me wanting to read the rest of her previously published "rodeo" books. I have Rodeo Queen, but curious about the rest. And many of them are a good ebook price right now. tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. KavDecember 10, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Yes, the line is finished so I think it's hard to come by the actual books. Maybe in the discount section of a Christian Bookstore. But they are available as ebooks through Amazon and, as you say, at a good price. Good luck, Terrill.

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  7. Karen Sue HadleyDecember 10, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    Sounds great. Thank you!
    Karenskrayons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. UnknownDecember 10, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    Shannon is a great author. And your review fabulous. Would love to win, Kav. YOU ROCK

    Mitzi UNDERSCORE Wanham AT yahoo DOT com

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  9. Shannon Taylor VannatterMarch 18, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    You do rock, Kav. You're such a great cheerleader. Thanks everyone for all the compliments. Y'all make me want to keep at this gig.

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