Sunday, January 19, 2020

A Heart Restored

GIVEAWAY
RANDOM RETRO READ DAY!
MADDREY, ELIZABETH
A HEART RESTORED

She renovates old houses. Can he restore her heart?

Deidre McIntyre didn't exactly purchase the gorgeous old home in the Shenandoah Mountains on a whim. The building had seen seen better days, but she had the skills -- and the time -- to fix it up. And maybe it would provide the fresh start she was looking for.

Local handyman Jeremiah Crawford has a soft spot for Peacock Hill. When someone from out of town purchases it, he swings by to offer to help fix it up...and investigate the new owner's plans for the property. The pixie-like Deirdre isn't at all what he expects, but he's happy to hand around and enjoy the view.

When Deirdre's ex-boyfriend, a popular TV house flipper, shows up demanding a piece of the action, Jeremiah must decide if Deidre  -- and Peacock Hill -- are worth fighting for. Falling in love wasn't on the blueprints, but it might just be worth the change in plans.

My Review:

published in 2017

Short and sweet and fun and sassy. I love the way the cover so aptly reflects the story inside. Deidre is smart and capable and reno savvy. Jeremiah's the very smitten local handyman. They are both adorably bumbling when it comes to romance which kept me grinning all the way through. Great quips and touches of humour throughout. (Deidre's inept texting is hilarious!) But even with that lighthearted vibe, Maddrey has provided openings for some profound faith discussions as well. A thought provoking and amusing escape read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a gently read copy of A Heart Restored , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 25 2020 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

41 comments:

  1. Sounds like a good read, and a new author for me on top of that, a win, win. Thank you for your review and the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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    1. I just read my first book by Elizabeth Maddrey a few months ago. So hard to keep up with authors and releases. Good luck, Wendy!

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  2. I love old houses that are restored! Add some romance and fun will make it a good book to cuddle up with!
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    1. I do too -- I would love to live in one -- after the reno is over. lol Good luck, rubynreba!

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  3. Looks Great 👍
    I love that colorful cover
    Thanks
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    1. I love the cover too -- the whole series is like that. Very unique. Good luck, Linda!

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  4. Interesting. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  5. Thank you,Kav for the chance.
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  6. I have read one of her books. This one looksgood. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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    1. I plan to read more of her books -- this is my second one. Good luck, Paula.

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  7. "A HEART RESTORED" sounds like a fun read. I enjoy a book that is light but still has a punch of faith in it.

    Can't say much about bad texting skills because I'm probably right up there with her. After all, this girl still owns a flip phone. LOL

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
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    1. Ooohh -- a flip phone!!! Like Gibbs!!!! Good luck, Kay!

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  8. Love her books. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  9. I love this cover, so cute! And the story sounds adorable. I love finding new-to-me authors through your blog!
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    1. I'm glad to share new-to-me authors with y'all. Good luck, Nicole.

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  10. Great review. I haven't heard of this author but this sounds like a good and fun read. Thanks for the chance .

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  11. This sounds like a great, fun read!

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  12. Great review! I've been wanting to read this series. It sounds so cute!

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  13. I love the cover and it sounds like a very good book!
    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  14. I'm really drawn to the cover of this book. It looks like it will be fun to read.

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    1. Such a different cover -- makes it stand out. Good luck, Pam!

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  15. Sounds like a good read! Thanks for the giveaway! iwant2save34 at gmail dot com.

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  16. Sounds fantastic

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  17. This has never come up on my radar somehow but your review has me interested!

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Glad to make the introduction. Good luck, Liz!

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  18. This is a new author for me. What a cute book cover!

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  19. Cute cover!! Sounds like a cute story as well 😉 I love renovation shows so I'm sure this would be one I would enjoy very much.

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    1. Nothing like a heroine who knows how to wield a hammer! Good luck, Trixi!

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  20. Thanks for the giveaway!

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