“From an Unknown Sender” by Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey

Posted on November 21, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for From an Unknown Sender by Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: From an Unknown Sender

Series: Falcon Point Suspense #2

Author: Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey

Publisher: Covenant Communications

Release Date: November 21, 2023

Genre: Clean Suspense

After spending a busy holiday season putting drug smugglers behind bars, CIA operative Cole Bridger is looking forward to spending a quiet Christmas in Vienna with his girlfriend and fellow operative, Isabelle Roberts. But when Isabelle is tasked with investigating a string of suspect financial transactions and redirects a suspicious package to a museum in Amsterdam, she inadvertently places Cole’s cousins in the crosshairs of a drug smuggling ring.

Lars and Marit have no desire to be drawn into the deadly dealings of the criminal underworld, but when Lars’s sister, Tess’s, life is placed in danger, they willingly join Cole and Isabelle in their efforts to uncover the mastermind behind the drug smuggling ring. Unfortunately, the two couples’ involvement does not go unnoticed. And though each step brings them closer to the truth, they also reveal a startling picture of greed and corruption at the center of a dangerous organization that will stop at nothing to retrieve what it has lost.

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MY REVIEW

Another truly amazing suspense story by the authors of Falcon Point Suspense series! Non stop action, heart stopping suspense, light romance- what could be better than that?

This can be read as a stand alone book or as part of the series. Drug smuggling, spies, humor and intrigue kept me on the edge of my seat and engaged with the characters from beginning to end. Highly recommend this book and series!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Authors

Traci Hunter Abramson Sian Ann Bessy

Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She loves to travel and recently retired after twenty-six years coaching her local high school swim team. She has written forty-five best-selling novels and is an eight-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year.

Connect with Traci by visiting traciabramson.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the US, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in English. She began her writing career as a student, publishing several articles in magazines while still in college. Since then, she has published historical romance and romantic suspense novels, along with a variety of children’s books. She is a USA Today best-selling author, a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and a Whitney Award finalist.

Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of three beautiful girls and two handsome boys. They currently live in southeast Idaho, and although Sian doesn’t have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue. Traveling, reading, cooking, and being with her grandchildren are some of Sian’s favorite activities. She also loves hearing from her readers.

Connect with Sian by visiting sianannbessey.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each win a $20 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 20, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 27, 2023. Winner 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.

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“It’s Your Love” by Rachel D. Russell

Posted on November 13, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

It's Your Love JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for It’s Your Love by Rachel D. Russell, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: It’s Your Love

Series: Fox Bakery #2

Author: Rachel D. Russell

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: November 7, 2023

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

When Grayson Fox is asked to return home to Deep Haven and run the wrangler activities for the local camp, the last thing he expects is to run into the one woman he never wanted to see again. Worse…she’s his boss. But Grayson has big hopes for a life back in Oregon, and he must keep the promise to the camp in order to keep his dreams alive.

Just because Beth Strauss has stuck around Deep Haven doesn’t mean she doesn’t want a bigger life. And becoming the camp assistant director is the first step to that bigger life. Of course, standing in her way happens to be the one man who has always managed to derail her dreams, way too arrogant Grayson Fox.

But if they want to keep the camp afloat and their dreams alive, these two must learn to work together. But will these enemies become sweethearts, and if they do, will they find something better than the dreams they’re striving for?

The next delightful installment of the Fox Family series!

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MY REVIEW

I love this new “Fox Bakery” series!
In this specific story, Beth and Grayson are reunited and begin working together at the same local camp in Deep Haven. I loved getting to know the characters and their personalities, along with their adventures and struggles with living in the small town. I also loved reading about their daily tasks and working at the camp. It sounded like alot of fun!

Light reading, fun plot and characters. I really enjoyed reading it!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Rachel D. Russell

Rachel D. Russell is a member of Oregon Christian Writers, My Book Therapy’s Novel Academy, and is a regular contributor to the Learn How to Write a Novel blog. When Rachel’s not cheering on one of her two teens at sporting events, she’s often interrogating her husband on his own military and law enforcement experience to craft believable heroes in uniform. The rest of her time is spent cantering her horse down the Oregon trails and redirecting her three keyboard-hogging cats.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a print copy of It’s Your Love and $10 gift card to the Sunrise Shop!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 13, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 20, 2023. 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.

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20 minute 1 mile walk aerobics cardio & strength YOUTUBE workout / low impact fitness walking for seniors and beginners

Posted on November 11, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

Join me for this 20 min/1 mile HAPPY FALL cardio & strength workout! This low impact workout is perfect for ALL AGES especially beginners, active agers and seniors who are wanting to get cardio, strength and more daily steps.

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Into the Fire (Undaunted Courage #1) by Irene Hannon

Posted on November 10, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

Into the Fire (Undaunted Courage #1) by Irene Hannon

MY REVIEW
I love reading books by this author so I was really excited to start this brand new Undaunted Courage series! The prologue immediately started out with the killers point of view and describing their actions, which was very disturbing for me to start a book right away like that. I honestly wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep reading. Thankfully the killers POV wasn’t included much throughout the book since the main characters were arson investigator Bri and Special Agent Marc. I liked getting to know them both and their families. Bri and Marc both had traumatic childhoods but were able to become successful adults with good careers who helped others. I liked reading how they helped each other grow and overcome their demons.

This story had lots of twists and turns, clean romance, drama and lots of suspense! Other characters were mentioned like Bri’s brother and sister who I am hoping will get their own story. Like I mentioned, the start of the book really bothered me though, so I’m not sure if I will continue reading more from this new series or not.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK
As a former smokejumper, arson investigator Bri Tucker knows her way around fires. But after a mysterious blaze takes the life of a former colleague, Bri inherits a curious puzzle from him that raises questions about several fiery deaths. Someone, however, doesn’t want her picking up where he left off in search of answers.

When she teams up with ATF Special Agent Marc Davis to solve the puzzle, the danger escalates. But will they manage to track down the person behind the mysterious deaths before their budding romance–and maybe even their lives–go up in flames?

The bestselling and award-winning queen of romantic suspense is back with a brand-new series that is sure to get your adrenaline pumping as you burn through the pages to discover the truth.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 65 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In addition to her many other honors, she is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA’s elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.

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“Snowbound Escape” by Dana Mentink

Posted on November 9, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

About the Book

Book: Snowbound Escape

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Christian Fiction

Release Date: October 24, 2023

To rescue a witness…

this K-9 team must face a killer and a storm.

After months tracking a colleague falsely accused of a double homicide, officer Tanner Ford and his K-9 partner finally locate crime tech Mara Gilmore—but the real murderer is closing in. Now they must run into a frozen wilderness to survive. Evading the killer is the only way for Mara to clear her name. But will the harsh winter conditions cover their tracks…or bury them forever?

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My Review

Another thrilling, fast paced suspense story by author Dana Mentink that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time!

I loved the k-9 element to this story along with the twists, excitement and non stop action. I found myself holding my breath and glued to each chapter from beginning to end. The characters were relatable and engaging with some clean, light romance. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and the recipient of a Holt Medallion. She’s written over fifty titles in the suspense, lighthearted romance and mystery genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)

More from Dana

What a challenge to write the eighth book in this fabulous Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit series! Writing a continuity (linked books with an overarching mystery) with seven other authors requires us to work closely together which is a rare blessing in this solitary business. There were so many good conversations, emails and texts that went into the construction of this series. Since wilderness escape novels are my favorite, it was great fun to write Tanner, Mara and Boxer Britta’s dramatic survival story. I hope you enjoy the book and the entire series as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you!