Tuesday, May 5, 2020

An Uncommon Woman

GIVEAWAY
FRANTZ, LAURA
AN UNCOMMON WOMAN

Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself.

Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand -- and heart -- are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning.

Intense, evocative, and laced with intricate historical details that bring the past to life, An Uncommon Woman will transport you to the picturesque and dangerous western Virginia mountains of 1770.

My Review:

Every time I read a Laura Frantz novel, I'm catapulted back in time to the summer I uncovered a treasure trove of books in my friend's garage. We'd been hunting for her much older sister's Nancy Drews without success but we did discover a box of old library discards that included some Elizabeth George Speare books. The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Calico Captive were my favourites and I read them multiple times that summer.

Fast forward into my adult reading life and my discovery of all things Laura Frantz. Squeallll -- EGS flashbacks! I am so blessed to have my reading life bookended by two amazing authors who wrote/write page-turning frontier fiction with such passion and detail.

So, I was already awash with nostalgia when I began Tessa and Clay's story which made it more of a multiple sensory experience for me. That's thanks to the author's stellar writing skills -- the way she slips into 18th century colloquialisms, her meticulous research (I'm sure she hides a time machine in her closet so she can do first-hand research!) and the innate gift she has for bringing the past to life. All combine with an edge-of-your-seat plot to make this an epic frontier romance.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  An Uncommon Woman, 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 May 9 2020 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck

39 comments:

  1. Kav, I've already got a copy so don't include me in the draw. I just wanted you to know how much I loved this book too. It's my best read so far this year! I second everything you said about it! :)

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    1. Thanks for sharing, Cheryl. Glad to know you're part of the Laura Frantz fan club too!

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  2. what a wonderful cover. ohh i love to be catapulted back into another time. thank you for your review. i remember finding a few boxes of my moms old books when I was in middle school. ohh what a treasure they were
    quilting lady 2 at comcast dot net

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    1. Book discoveries are always a wonderful thing. Good luck, Lori!

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  3. I am hooked on this one by the cover alone...captivating! By reading your review, An Uncommon Woman sounds like a must read.
    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Yes, it's beguiling, isn't it? Just like Tessa. Good luck, Melanie!

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  4. I already have a copy too, so don't enter me. Just wanted to say that I love the epilogue that she released to go along with this book!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. I just heard about that epilogue! Will definitely be reading that soon too. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. I love when authors can weave in the historical details to make you feel like you're experiencing the time period.
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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    1. Laura Frantz is so good at that! Good luck, Jana!

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  6. I have loved every Laura Frantz book I've read, she's one of those go-to authors for historical! I'm especially excited about this one, it's been in my want-to-read list for a while now.

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Yeah, this one slipped me by when it first came out somehow. Gasp! Good luck, Trixi!

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  7. What a gorgeous cover! "AN UNCOMMON WOMAN" sounds like a fabulous book. I'd love the opportunity to explore both 18th century and Tessa and Clay's story.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  8. One of my very favorite authors. Book twinning dance 💃 time. Should we do a reel. 😂

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    1. Oh, yes, a reel would be the perfect dance to celebrate our book twinning.

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  9. I love Laura’s books! This is a must read for me. Thanks so much for wonderful review!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  10. WOW WOW WOW WOW!

    ~Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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  11. Laura is one of my MUST read authors! KAV, thank you for the excellent review and the chance to win a copy.

    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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  12. Looks Really Good Thank You for the chance to win a copy 😃💖😍💗
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 💜💙💜

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  13. I would like to be included in the draw for this Laura Frantz novel!!! YaY! Historical fiction!!
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
    kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com

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  14. Wow Kav! You have THE BEST giveaways!! Another book I have been watching, actually stalking lol I want it so bad. Thank you for this chance to win it.
    Blessings Joy ibjoy1953 AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. Bwahahaha -- book stalker. I like that. Good luck, Joy!

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  15. Her books are always great!
    karenskrayons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. This one sounded so good to me when I first heard of it that I had to put it in my to-read list immediately. (And is it just me, or is that cover not gorgeous?!)

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    1. Not just you -- love the cover too -- that look in her eyes, the way her image is superimposed over the wilderness scene. Just lovely. Good luck, Elly!

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  17. I don't think I've ever read this author, but I see her name everywhere and really want to try one of her books!

    pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Oh, wow, you're in for a treat, Nicole. Laura Frantz books are some of the best. Good luck!

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  18. Sounds like a great historical book. Love the mountains of Tennessee!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. It sounds like such a beautiful area from what I've read. Good luck, rubynreba!

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  19. Thanks for the giveaway!

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