Thursday, September 6, 2018

The Best of Intentions

GIVEAWAY
MASON, SUSAN ANNE
THE BEST OF INTENTIONS

She swore to protect her nephew at any cost...but what if that price is a chance at love?

In the aftermath of WW1, Grace Abernathy is determined to reunite her family, crossing an ocean to convince her widowed sister to return home to England. Yet, in Toronto she discovers more tragedy -- her nephew Christian in the custody of his paternal relatives, the formidable Easton family, who rejected Grace's sister because of her low social status.

Unconvinced the Eastons can be fitting caretakers, Grace uses an assumed name to secure the position of Christian's nanny and moves into the Easton estates. There she can observe the family up close, while ensuring Christian's well-being. In the course of her new role, she is shocked to find herself falling in love with Andrew Easton, the boy's guardian. Unfortunately, Andrew is promised to a spoiled socialite who is sure to make a terrible stepmother for Christian. Will Grace be able to protect her nephew...and her heart?

My Review:

Squeeeeaaaalll!!! A new series by Susan Anne Mason and it has a Canadian setting! Super jazzed about that and the way she brought historical Toronto to life. Very Murdoch Mysteryish (without the mystery) and a decade later. :-) And I loved the prologue where she sets things up for the series by introducing readers to the characters who will take centre stage in the next two books. Quinn in particular caught my attention...can't wait to discover more about that man of mystery.

The Best of Intentions is about...well, how the best of intentions can go awry and both Grace and Andrew are exasperatingly full of good intentions! Unfortunately that has them at cross-purposes which leads to all kinds of conundrums and dilemmas and put my gentle reader's heart through some painful paces. Sweetly tender at times and then wrenchingly agonizing at others. And, oh, but there were times I wanted to reach into the book and thwack some heads together and strangle a certain character and pummel another one...and I'm not a violent person -- honest! Love a story that pulls my emotions to bits and makes me slightly crazed. Though it can be mildly alarming to fellow transit commuters. :-)

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf Martin Communications Inc.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Best of Intentions, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September 9 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good Luck!

51 comments:

  1. This one sounds great! Count me in for sure!!!! mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. A definite not-to-be-missed for sure. Good luck, Melanie.

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  2. Yay! This one has been on my to-read list! It sounds SOOO good!!!

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    1. It really is and a great start to the series as well. Good luck, Elly.

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  3. Love the sound of a new Canadian series!
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  4. Nice plus with the Canadian location and an additional learning experience for those of us in the States. Susan always has good stories with excellent historical and location research. Thanks!

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    1. Yes -- I'm a tad giddy over this Canadian Crossroads series (in case you couldn't tell.) Good luck, CC.

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  5. Oh I'm so excited about this! Canadian series always intrigue me. :) lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. We Canadians are an intriguing lot. :-) Good luck, Susan.

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  6. I'm squealing with you, Kav, about this new series by Susan Anne Mason! And that the setting is in Canada!! I live in MI but went to & graduated from Emmanuel Bible College in Kithchener, Ontario, so Canada has a special place in my heart. I am really looking forward to reading The Best of Intentions! And for the record, I literally laughed out loud about how your 'slightly crazed book emotions can be mildly alarming to fellow transit commuters.'Lol! I love your reviews!...I can always count on them being full of life with your descriptions! :) ~Alison Boss

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    1. lol -- thanks, Alison! As a Canadian college alumni, this is definitely a must read for you. Good luck!

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  7. Susan is an author to follow for the rest of your life...seriously fell in love with her writing after "A Most Noble Heir". This one with a Canadian setting is definitely not to be missed. Can't wait for the next two books!

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    1. Did you read her first series, Trixi? Courage to Dream? Irish immigrants in New York? They came before A Most Noble Heir. Really good too. I'm with you, eagerly anticipating the next book!

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    2. Not yet, Kav, and they are on my must-read list. I have Irish Meadows on my shelf and the other two books are at my library to borrow. I just need to find time between review books *sigh* Which it looks like will be shortly *yay*

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    3. Enjoy the anticipatory thrill as you wait. Irish Meadows is that kind of book!

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  8. When I read her first book Irish Meadows I was hook on this author. I know she had written a book for Harlequin. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Me too! And doesn't she have the prettiest covers?! Good luck, Kim.

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  9. I look forward to reading this one. Thank you for the chance.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  10. I love Susan Anne Mason’s books! Thanks for the giveaway!
    mindyhoung AT msn DOT com

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  11. Well, this one is sitting at the top of my ‘need to buy next’ list so I’m really excited to read your review. Thanks for the wonderful review and the chance!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. Yep -- it belongs at the top of that list! Good luck, Pam.

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  12. The time period after WWI is a fascinating era.
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    1. It really is -- so many changes happening. Good luck, Jana Leah.

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  13. oh my goodness, this sounds riveting. on my to read list. thanks for posting.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  14. I have enjoyed Susan's writings before and your review convinced me that I want to read this one too! Can't wait. :)
    mbaaij at hetnet dot nl

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    1. Yes -- you must stay current with her books! Good luck, Marian.

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  15. What an intriguing era; and I love a good nanny story, being one myself! ;)
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    1. I bet times have changed for nannies! Great job...though I guess you end up moving around a lot has your charges grow. Good luck, Nicole.

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  16. I laughed at you mystery/not mystery sentence. It sounds a bit angsty. Right up my alley. Bring it on!
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    1. lol -- rolling in angst! Good luck, Terrill.

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  17. I read her first series and loved it and those gorgeous covers they had, wow! Haven't read anything from her after that so I've missed out on a few this one is a not to be missed one I know.
    Cnnamongirl at aol dot com

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    1. I think you only missed on -- A Most Noble Heir which was a standalone novel. Now this new series is staring up. Good luck, Deanne.

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  18. I absolutely adore Susan Mason's books, and her covers are so exquisite!

    whthomas13 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Yes -- her covers are works of art. Good luck, Winnie.

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  19. The cover is lovely! Would love to read Susan's book.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. I love Susan's books, and she always has such amazing covers! Also, the last name of Andrew cracks me up because it is one of my son's names, haha. So much fun seeing it being used in something other than sporting good equipment. ;)
    LLWaltz (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. I'd never heard Easton before I read it here. Live and learn, as they say. Good luck, Laura.

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  21. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. A new series and it's Canadian!
    Our Canadian readers in the church library will love it!
    Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
    Janet E.
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    1. Yes they will! A taste of home. Good luck, Janet.

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  23. Your reviews are so fun to read, Kav!

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  24. GASP! I'd love to read this one! KAV, thank you for great review and chance to win a copy!

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