Oklahoma Reunion

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RADCLIFFE, TINA
OKLAHOMA REUNION

Facing her past.

Single mother Kait Field is back home in the small Oklahoma town she left eight years ago. It's time to empty the family home, close the door on the past and introduce her daughter, Jenna, to her daddy. Ryan Jones hasn't quite forgiven his teenage sweetheart, who left him with unanswered questions and a broken heart.

But Kait was never accepted by his controlling family, and they don't seem any more welcoming this time around. Yet now Ryan and Kait are resolved that nothing will come between renewed promises of faith, forever -- and the second chances that neither expected.

My Review:

 Radcliffe has written a polished, heart-warming and inspiring romance that will thrill 'classic romance' readers. I love how the characters in this book -- especially Ryan -- were able to look forward instead of wallowing in the past. This twist brought a different perspective to the plot and made for a refreshing read.

Radcliffe also excels with her secondary characters. She has a knack for creating one in each book that almost steals the show from the hero and heroine. In Oklahoma Reunion that would be Gramps. Memorable, funny -- a  Grandpa Walton kind of guy who provided a steadying influence amidst family turmoil. But this wasn't an angst-riddled romance. Rather it's a story that brings hope -- a real pleasure to read.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like a chance to win your own copy of Oklahoma Reunion leave a comment below. Or you can email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Please add the title of the book to your subject line. Draw is open internationally and will be held and announced on Sunday October 16. Good luck!

The Captain's Mission

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
THE CAPTAIN'S MISSION

A demonstration turned deadly.

When one of his soldiers is killed by live ammunition during what was supposed to be a simple training exercise. Captain Phil Thibodeaux wants answers. Even if it means working with the Criminal Investigation Division that seems certain to pin the blame on him. But after CID agent Kelly McQueen defends his conduct, Phil realizes that there's more to the dedicated agent than meets the eye. Maybe she's someone he can trust, after all. And he'll need someone to rely on as investigations lead him to doubt everyone else -- even his own soldiers.

My Review:

What a gripping read!!!! Once I cracked the book open I pretty much read it right through in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. Giusti knows how to build tension, strategically divulging clues one at a time while she gradually cranks up the action until an explosion of suspense sent me reeling at the end. Brilliantly done.

Phil and Kelly's slow burn romantic development added its own unique blend of toe-curling suspense as well. Definitely a winning combination and one you don't want to miss. This is Love Inspired Suspense at its best.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Captain's Mission, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTcom. Please make sure you add the title to the subject line. Draw will be held and announced on Sunday October 16. Open internationally. Good luck!

October Giveaway - Week Two



Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!




Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon
won by Sandra Orchard

  

Because I offered up a Love Inspired book as well  in this week's giveaway and I didn't get it in time to review it, I decided I'd draw twice for this book so we'll still have three winners this week.

A Necessary Deception by Lauire Alice Eakes
won by Anna and Melissa Jagears


Congratulations to all the winners. I'll contact you via email to get your snail mail addresses. If you don't hear from me by Monday evening, please email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. (sometimes my emails seem to get lost in cyberspace!)

Looking ahead to next week's giveaways:

Oklahoma Reunion by Tina Radclifee

Yep, it finally got here and I read it this weekend. Fantastic!!!!

The Captain's Mission by Debby Giusti 

Excellent suspense -- clear your calendar because you'll want to read this in one sitting!!!!

The Measure of Kate Calloway by Serena Miller 

Just about to dive into this one. It has rave reviews so I'm really excited.

A Necessary Deception

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EAKES, LAURIE ALICE
A NECESSARY DECEPTION

When young widow Lady Lydia Gale helps a French prisoner obtain parole, she never dreamed he would turn up in her parlour. But just as the London Season is getting under way, there he is, along with a few other questionable personages. While she should be focused on helping her headstrong younger sister prepare for her entre into London society, Lady Lydia finds herself preoccupied with the mysterious Frenchman. Is he a spy or a suitor? Can she trust him? Or is she putting her family in danger?

Readers will enjoy being drawn into this world of elegance and intrigue, balls and masquerades. Author Laurie Alice Eakes whisks readers through the drawing rooms of London amid the sound of rustling gowns on this exciting quest to let the past stay in the past and let love guide the future.

My Review:

Another Regency I adored. I'll have to stop saying I don't like books set in the Regency period! Too many good authors are reviving the genre with a twist that catches -- and more importantly -- keeps my attention. Eakes' writing style is sublime. She manages to capture the nuances of the time period in both dialogue and description. In fact A Necessary Deception is filled with wonderful phrases that hit me right between the eyes in an explosion of imagery. Nothing like free-falling through a couple of centuries!!! She definitely engaged all my senses and transported me into a different world.

The intrigue is what sets this Regency romance apart from others. Love the way Eakes built it up, slowly at first and then increased the pace until the end was an adrenaline page-turning sprint!  But amidst all the drama and action lies the heart of a really good romance. Lydia's 'mysterious Frenchman' is a swoonworthy hero (my highest rating) even if she doesn't figure that out right away!

Eakes has also set up a cast of memorable characters and I'm on tenterhooks wondering who is going to star in the next book in the Daughters of Bainbridge House series.This one (and every other Laurie Alice Eakes book) should be on everybody's keeper shelf. To get a free copy of your own read below:

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like to win a copy of A Necessary Deception, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTcom. Please remember to put the book title in the subject line. Draw will be held and announced on Sunday October  9. Offer open internationally. Good luck!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

A Vision of Lucy

BROWNLEY, MARGARET

A VISION OF LUCY

Trouble follows Lucy wherever she goes; so does a vision of second chances...and love

Lucy Fairbanks dreams of working as a photographer at the Rock Creek newspaper. Her deepest hope is that her father will see her as an artiist, the way he though of her deceased mother, whose paintings still hang on their walls.

But disaster follows Lucy on every photo assignment: a mess of petticoats and ribbons, an accidental shooting, even a fire.

When Lucy meets David Wolf -- a rugged, reclusive man who lives on the outskirts of town -- she thinks she can catch the attention of the town with his photograph. She doesn't count on her feelings stirring whenever she's near him.

Two things happen next that forever change the course of Lucy's life. But will these events draw her closer ot God or push her further away? And how will David accept this new vision of Lucy?

My Review:

If you like Mary Connealy and Cathy Marie Hakes, you'll adore Margaret Brownley. This is her third in the Rocky Creek Romance series, and it's packed with comedy and action and a wallop of romance as well. It's the one-liners that kept me laughing -- even in the middle of the angst. And poor, klutzy Lucy, so determined to make a new name for herself  other than by taking on a husband! The slapstick comedy is priceless, but there's still an undercurrent of drama and some thought-provoking moral issues that bring an appealing balance to the story. And Brownley followers will be delighted to renew aquaintances with the townful of unique characters they met in A Lady Like Sarah and A Suitor for Jenny. An enjoyable read for anyone who likes their Westerns with a dash of comedy...or should that be their comedy with a dash of Western?

Deadly Pursuit

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HANNON, IRENE
DEADLY PURSUIT

A stalker with deadly intent...A woman who protects children...An ex-Navy SEAL turned police detective.

Social worker Alison Taylor has a passion for protecting children. But now it seems she needs protecting. When her tormentor's attentions take a violent turn, she calls in reinforcements -- her police-detective brother., Cole, and his new partner, ex-Navy SEAL, Mitch Morgan. As her relentless stalker turns up the heat and the danger intensities. Mitch takes a personal interest in the case. Because protecting Alison has become more than a job, his future depends on keeping her safe.

Filled with nail-biting suspense and heart-melting romance, Deadly Pursuit is Irene Hannon's storytelling at its very best.

My Review:

This really is Hannon at her best. The suspense is there from the very first page, but it's the developing romance that held my attention in the beginning. Beautifully developed -- so natural -- loved the teasing conversations, the banter, the inner thoughts not yet divulged. And then..Kaboom!!!!!!! I was shocked. Truly stunned! I'd seen the foreshadowing but I didn't think she'd actually do it!!!!! Noooooooooooo - I whimpered as I rabidly turned pages. But even in the midst of the angst the hero shone brighter than any knight in shining armor and I was smitten with Hannon again, though I now think it's more of a love/hate author/reader relationship!.  

Want to know what I'm going on about? Well, you'll just have to read Deadly Pursuit to find out.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Please remember to put the title int he subject line. Draw will be held and the winner announced on Sunday, October 9. Open internationally.

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

October Giveaway - Week One

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman
won by Michelle

Belonging by Robin Lee Hatcher
won by Merry

I'll get in touch with the winners this weekend. If by chance you don't hear from me by Monday evening please contact me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Sometimes my emails disappear into cyberspace spam!

Next Weeks Giveaways:

Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon 

 Oh. My. Goodness. Talk about romantic suspense!!!!!!!! 

Thud!!!!!!!

A Necessary Deception by Laurie Alice Eakes 

I'm so excited to get started on this one.

Oklahoma Reunion by Tina Radcliffe 

 (if it ships to me in time. I'm expecting it any day!)