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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

RRR presents... In The Shadow Of War by Adrienne Chinn - REVIEW!


Time to step into the past with an author who's proved her talent twice over already! On tour now with Rachel's Random Resources, we're celebrating the final installment of the Fry Sisters trilogy by Adrienne Chinn. Make room on your shelf for today's ebook of choice...



In The Shadow Of War
 by 
Adrienne Chinn


About the book...
One war may be over, but their fight for survival continues…
 
For sisters Etta, Jessie and Celie Fry, the Great War and the hardships of the years that followed have taken a heavy toll.

Determined to leave her painful past behind her, Etta heads to the bright lights of Hollywood whilst Jessie, determined to train as a doctor and use her skills to help others, is hampered by the men who dominate her profession. On the vast, empty plains of the Canadian prairies, Celie and her small family stand on the brink of losing everything.

As whispers of a new war make their way to each sister, each must face the possibility of the unthinkable happening again…


AMAZON UK | US
 



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Oh these books have always been filled with so much emotion, so many familial connections, so many attempts to triumph over adversity, and so much hope for the future. Times haven't been easy for any of the sisters, or their mother for that matter, but there was always one thing they could count on...each other. Though they each had their own paths to walk, their own truths to tell, their own loves to find, and their own futures to build, and they were certainly strong enough to see the hard times through (even if it didn't seem so at the time), they always knew they could turn to one another for that extra boost. They always knew no matter how far away they were, or the circumstances in which they may find themselves, they were connected at heart. They already know the horrors that war can bring, and how fleeting life can be. To have to face the possibility of that all over again is beyond words, and yet to turn a blind eye is not an option.

The author takes us through life's paces with each sister, sharing the good, the bad, and the survivable... and by story's end, you won't want to let go. You'll be prepared to, but given everything we've seen, and experienced, it feels like saying goodbye to a member of your own family... good thing rereading is always an option.  😉  A great way to close out the trilogy, and a wonderful pick for Historical Fiction fans looking for a story they won't soon forget. 




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About the author...


Adrienne Chinn was born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, grew up in Quebec, and eventually made her way to London, England after a career as a journalist. In England she worked as a TV and film researcher before embarking on a career as an interior designer, lecturer, and writer. Her debut novel, The Lost Letter, a timeslip love story set in Morocco, was published by Avon Books UK in 2019. Her second novel, The English Wife -- a timeslip story set in World War II England and contemporary Newfoundland -- was published in June 2020 and has become an international bestseller. Her third novel, Love in a Time of War, the first in a series of four books in The Three Fry Sisters series, was published in February 2022. The second book in the series, The Paris Sister, will be published in February 2023.







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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available this month, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!



Monday, March 25, 2024

RRR presents... The Lady's Proposal For The Laird by Jeanine Englert - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!




Time to return to a land across the waters, where history takes a breath daily, and family means everything. On tour now with Rachel's Random Resources, the latest release from author Jeanine Englert that takes place in the Scottish Highlands with a clan we've come to know bit by bit, and yet they've still secrets to uncover. Ladies and gents, let's step between the epages of today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...



The Lady's Proposal For The Laird 
by
 Jeanine Englert
Harlequin Books

A betrothal bargain
With the Highlander from her past

When Susanna Cameron needs to thwart her brothers’ plan to marry her off, she turns to her childhood sweetheart, Laird Rowan Campbell, with a daring proposal—to be her pretend betrothed! In exchange, she’ll help the now-hardened Rowan get revenge on the man who killed his family. The only flaw in Susanna’s plan—their returning attraction!   








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That's one thing I really like about this series...it all comes down to family. Whether it's the brother's trying to protect their sister, the sister trying to protect the family, those married into the clan trying to protect their adopted family, or those potentially in love that would like to find out whether there is more there or not protecting the they might be in love with...it's like the mafia with kilts. Okay, dramatic comparison, but you catch my drift, right? If there is someone is trouble, they are there for them. If there is a vendetta to carry out, they are there no questions asked. If wrongs need righting, come heck or high water, it will be done. 

What starts as the brothers trying to protect the family turns into a sister taking the issue at heart into her own hands, and uncovering more than tightly held family secrets, but a love that could rightfully save them all. Susanna is a force, as is Rowan, but they go together like fire and ice. They may rub each other the wrong way, but the sparks that are flying are enough to set the night afire... once they each get beyond what is holding their hearts back.  Seeing them butt heads, and trade jabs was like watching old friends become something more... we saw the potential, but they had to as well.

A great addition to the series that can also be read as a stand alone, and the perfect pick for Historical Romance fans looking for their next escape!




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About the author...


Jeanine Englert’s love affair with mysteries and romance began with Nancy Drew, Murder She Wrote, and her Grandmother’s bookshelves full of romance novels. She is a VIVIAN® and Golden Heart® Finalist as well as a Silver Falchion, Maggie, and Daphne du Maurier Award Winner in historical romance and mystery. Her Scottish Highland historical and historical romantic suspense novels revolve around characters seeking self-acceptance and redemption. When she isn’t wrangling with her characters on the page, she can be found trying to convince her husband to watch her latest Masterpiece or BBC show obsession. She loves to talk about books, writing, her beloved rescue pups, as well as mysteries and romance with other readers. Visit her website at www.jeaninewrites.com.







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Giveaway

Escape to the Scottish Highlands with a Cuppa and a Cow (Open To UK/US/Canada)


Enjoy reading a signed print copy of The Lady's Proposal for the Laird with a beautiful Scottish tea cup and the companionship of an adorable matching Highland Cow made by Tom of Loch Ness designs in Scotland! 

*Terms and Conditions –UK. US & Canada entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.




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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Harlequin Books for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


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