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Welcome to the Bookstagram+Review Tour for Shadowed Loyalty by Roseanna M. White, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Shadowed Loyalty Author: Roseanna M. White Publisher: Chrism Press Release Date: May 2, 2022 Genre: Historical Christian Romance Sabina Mancari never questioned her life as the daughter of Chicago's leading mob boss until bullets tear apart her world and the man she thought she loved turns out to be an undercover Prohibition agent. Ambushes, bribes, murder, prostitution—all her life, her father sheltered her from his crimes, but now she can no longer turn away from the truth. Maybe Lorenzo, the fiancé who barely paid her any attention in the last two years, has the right idea by planning to escape their world. But can she truly turn her back on her family? All his life, Lorenzo’s family assumed he would become a priest, but he has different ideas—marrying Sabina and pursuing a career in the law. Despite his morals, he knows at the core he isn’t so unlike his mafiosi father and brothers. Has he, in trying to protect Sabina, forced her into the arms of the Prohibition agent bent on tearing her family apart? How can they rebuild what has so long been neglected and do it in the shadow of the dark empire of the Mafia? Shadowed Loyalty, set amid the glitz and scandal of the Roaring Twenties, examines what love really means and how we draw lines between family and our own convictions, especially when following one could mean losing the other. PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookBub MY REVIEW The Roaring 20’s has always been a fascination of mine. There were so many things going on during that time, both good and bad, that has always captured my imagination like no other era, and the birth of the mafia is one of those aspects that leaves me spellbound. Shadowed Loyalty begins with a bang…literally. Within a few pages you are seeing action, and utter betrayal, as you witness Sabina Mancari’s life being turned upside down, and the drama continues to mount from there. This novel is shrouded in a dark, heavy cloak, the ambiance a feeling of foreboding that you can’t help but sense. Though there is a happy ending that doesn’t mean this novel didn’t have its twilight. There is deception and defrauding, abuse and affairs, though nothing goes into great detail. Everything is more alluded to, but there is still no question that these sins are occurring. Though bleak at times, there is also this thread of faith throughout that can’t be ignored, and was greatly appreciated, showing there is light in the darkness. “But even so, there was always that moment when you first saw a beam of light and realized you stood in shadow. And then, after you finally fought your way into that light, came the moment when you looked back and saw clearly for the first time how dark those shadows really were.” This was my favorite quote, though there are many quotable words in this mesmerizing novel. I could see this being a wonderful book club pick, not only because it’s such a great story, but there are discussion questions at the end that could be really helpful as well. If you want to get lost in one of the most unique era’s of the twentieth century, then you must read Shadowed Loyalty. The spot-on language of the flapper generation, along with the big issues of the time, as well as the effects on family and relationships, will have you inspired and in awe. My Rating: ★★★★★ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. She and her family make their home in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com. CONNECT WITH ROSEANNA: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram TOUR GIVEAWAY (1) winner will receive a copy of the book and an art deco necklace!! Giveaway began at midnight May 3, 2022 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 10, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Giveaway is subject to the policies found here. ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops! *NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. **I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
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About Little Island FROM THE AUTHOR OF HER SISTER’S SHADOW Grace Flowers By the water Have fun! These are Joy’s grandmother’s last words—left behind on a note. A note that Joy’s mother, Grace, has interpreted as instructions for her memorial service. And so, the far-flung clan will gather at their inn on Little Island, Maine, to honor her. Joy can’t help dreading the weekend. Twenty years ago, a tragedy nearly destroyed the family—and still defines them. Joy, Grace, her father Gar, and twins Roger and Tamar all have their parts to play. And now Joy, facing an empty nest and a nebulous future, feels more vulnerable than ever to the dangerous currents running through her family. But this time, Joy will discover that there is more than pain and heartbreak that binds them together, when a few simple words lift the fog and reveal what truly matters…
Carthenne Rel survived the Hjan attack on the A'ras and has left the north, the only place she ever really known. Now she travels to better understand what it means that she's shadow born. Stranded by storms in a dangerous port city, she's captured while helping rescue a young girl from slavers. Discovering her mysterious captor's agenda forces her to play his games in order to escape, only to realize she hasn't finished with the Hjan. The lessons her captor has taught just might be the key to defeating them for good while protecting all of the north. | Author: D. K. Holmberg | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: Nov 23, 2016 | Number of Pages: 298 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1540594386 | ISBN-13: 9781540594389
Sinopse: MESMO O QUEBRADO, ATRAVÉS DO AMOR, PODE ENCONTRAR A GRAÇA ... Segredos nunca ficam escondidos. O peso da culpa nunca sai do coração. Nascida e criada em A Ordem de Davi, Irmã Phebe não conhece nada além da vida de oração. Chefe das Sagradas Irmãs de Nova Zion, Phebe foi preparada desde a infância para um propósito: seduzir. Premiada como uma prostituta, como uma prostituta New Zion, Phebe é retirada do culto condenado por Meister, o notório líder da Irmandade Ariana. Tomada como sua posse. Tomada para ser a mulher que vai obedecer a cada demanda sexual sua. Sob sua mão pesada, Phebe encontra-se em um lugar muito pior do que ela jamais poderia ter imaginado ... com ninguém absolutamente para ajudar. E nenhum vislumbre de esperança. Xavier 'AK' Deyes está contente com sua vida como Sargento-de-Armas dos Hades Hangmen. Líder do infame 'Psycho Trio' e ex-especial ops sniper, AK sabe como lutar. Experiente em guerra e instruído em operações militares, AK é vital para os Hangmen. Quando seu vice-presidente precisa de ajuda para recuperar sua cunhada, Phebe, de um anel de tráfico financiado pelo Klan, AK se oferece para entrar. AK lembra-se da ruiva de Nova Zion. Lembra-se de tudo sobre ela desde a única vez em que se encontraram - seus cabelos ruivos, olhos azuis e rosto sardento. Mas quando ele a encontra, fortemente drogada e sob o controle de Meister, sua triste condição faz com que ele se lembre mais do que a bela mulher que ele uma vez amarrou a uma árvore. Salvando com resistência, Phebe dos demônios escondidos de seu passado para voltar. Um passado que ele nunca poderá seguir em frente, não importa o quão duro ele tente. Quando AK luta para ajudar Phebe, e por sua vez se esforça para ajudá-la, eles percebem que seus pecados secretos nunca o deixaram sozinhos. Almas quebradas da mesma forma, eles percebem que a única maneira de se livrar dos seus fantasmas é enfrentá-los juntos e tentar encontrar a paz. O desespero logo se transformou em esperança, e corações danificados logo começam a curar. Mas quando suas profundas e dolorosas cicatrizes ressurgem, tornando-se demais para suportar, chega a hora de fazer uma pesada escolha: ficar para sempre destruídos; Ou juntos, encontrar a graça. Bom gente, isso é uma mini resenha, só preciso tirar uma coisa do meu peito, gritar pro mundo ouvir; AK VOCÊ É DEMAIS CARA!! Os livros dessa séries são bem pesados no quesito sofrimento, dor, tortura e estupro. Neste não é diferente. Embarcar na vida de Phebe foi teste pra cardicado e conferindo se o emocional estava em dia. Mas foi só a vida de Phebe que provocou isso? Não!! AK tem tanta dor, tanta tragédia na vida dele que o livro é pesado na carga emocional filha da puta que provoca. Gente... eu tenho um problema sério. Eu sou uma julgadora. Não consigo evitar. Eu julguei a Phebe. Julguei suas escolhas. Julguei uma frase, uma frase ficou ecoando na minha cabeça depois depois ler e meu julgamento chegou ao universo, não vou mentir. Mas conforme história progredia, eu tentei me colocar nos seus sapatos, tentar entender, pensar que aquilo era o que ela estava condicionada a acreditar e seguir. Eu entendi a Phebe, mas aquela frase ainda ecoa na minha mente. AK e Phebe, duas almas atormentas com culpa, pela dor, encontram juntas o caminho da luz e do perdão. Mas antes disso acontecer tem tanta luta, tanta dor. Tanta tentativa e erro. Até que a paz finalmente entrará em suas vidas. AK é o melhor homem do Hades. Forte e frágil. O que está quebrado e ainda assim, é o alicerce de tantas pessoas. As cenas do Flame no livro foram incríveis. Ver Flame tentando se abrir com Ash, aceitar o toque do irmão, perceber que ele pode amar mais pessoas além de Maddie, e se dar conta do quanto ele já ama. O livro é tenso como todos da série. Acredito que já dá pra Tillie o mais leve no próximo, chega de tanto estupro.
Kidnappings. Cults. Cupcakes. One out of three ain’t bad.When I was a kid, I could play in the shadow world. The older I grew, the weirder and darker it became, so I hid my power away. Now I own a bakery where the strangest thing I see is a request for sexy cupcakes.It’s all good
Happy Monday Bookworms! How was your weekend? The crud is still lingering with all members of my household, so this weekend was lowkey and kind of perfect. We were able to get a little cleaning done, get the tree put up (though not decorated just yet), and ate so many Thanksgiving leftovers. It was pretty great. I hope you too had a great start to the holiday season yourself and I hope you enjoy my review to kick off the week! This novel is by one of my favorite authors and is yet another novel that I have fell in love with. Enjoy! Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Color of Sky and Stone by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: The Color of Sky and Stone Series: In the Shadows #1 Author: Sara Davison Publisher: Independently Published (through The Mosaic Collection) Release Date: November 22, 2023 Genre: Romantic Suspense (Christian) She is the only one who truly sees him. Which makes her his greatest threat. Black ops undercover agent Tane Temauri—code name Vapor—has made it his life’s mission to stay out of sight. Given the dangers inherent in his job, the last thing he can afford is to step into the open and become a target. Again. Then a letter from a mysterious stranger changes everything. Although the letter was not meant for him, somehow, on a greater, cosmic scale, it feels as though it is. But answering it will make Tane vulnerable. Can he emerge from the shadows and risk everything for a woman he has never met? If he does, more than his heart could be on the line. So could his life. And hers. PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub My Review Sara Davison has been one of my favorite authors for awhile thanks to her amazing storytelling and characters that tug at your heartstrings. The Color of Sky and Stone is the first novel in her new In the Shadows series, and she knocked it out of the park with this one. It’s clear that she poured her heart and soul into this one. There can be such power in words, and this doesn’t ring truer than in the story of Tane and Lia, two lonely souls who find solace in one another through missives alone. At first, I felt like this story was going to be like all of the other romantic suspense novels I’ve read recently, but then there was a shift and I lost myself to the narrative. On the surface these two characters don’t seem like they would go together, yet they are more perfect for one another than meets the eye. Both have to hide behind a facade and not show who they truly are, both playing the parts that were given to them, and it takes these roles to meet someone who sees past the act and straight to the heart. There is some suspense and moments that are electrifying beyond words. The connection between Tane and Lia is so powerful and palpable that you can feel it reverberating off the pages. Beautiful imagery helps paint a vivid picture as we see two souls traverse their lonely existence apart yet together, and the touch of grace and forgiveness is whispered and woven throughout. Though there is a satisfying ending there are a few loose ends that need to be addressed, and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series to find out what happens. The Color of Sky and Stone is a very powerful story of two lonely hearts that find one another in the most unlikely way and discover what can happen when you truly let go and trust. My Rating: ★★★★★ About the Author Sara Davison has a passion for writing stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats—and maybe swooning a little. Beyond that, she longs for readers to discover, as her characters do, that whatever they are going through they are never alone. God is always with them. A finalist for more than a dozen national writing awards, Davison is a Cascade, Word, and two-time Carol Award winner for romantic suspense. Like every good Canadian, she loves coffee, hockey, poutine, and apologizing for no particular reason. Connect with Sara by visiting saradavison.org to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates. Tour Giveaway (1) winner will win a paperback copy of The Color of Sky and Stone, a $25 Amazon card, and a Romans 8:39-39 wall hanging (1) winner will win a paperback copy of The Color of Sky and Stone Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 27, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 4, 2023. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies. Enter Giveaway Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops! *I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I read through Kindle Unlimited with JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
