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No Safe Place
By Sherri Shackelford
Christian Romantic Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 224 Pages
January 1st 2019 by Love Inspired Suspense

He lives by the law.

She’s running for her life.

After forensic accountant Beth Greenwood uncovers a money-laundering scheme tying her company to the organization that murdered her mentor, she knows she needs to go into hiding. With ruthless killers in pursuit, she’s forced to rely on homeland security agent Corbin Ross’s protection—even as his investigation suggests Beth is complicit in embezzlement. Can their uneasy alliance develop into something deeper—and keep them alive?

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About the Author

A former naval reservist with a top-secret security clearance, Sherri writes rapid-fire suspense featuring captivating characters and heart-pounding romance. She’s authored more than a dozen novels for Harper Collins publishing, including both historical and contemporary suspense.

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Tour Schedule

January 7th:
Launch
The Power of Words
Splashes of Joy
January 8th:
Hearts & Scribbles
Jorie Loves A Story
January 9th:
Colorimetry
Rockin’ Book Reviews
January 10th:
Simply Kelina
Labor Not in Vain
By The Book
January 11th:
The Barefoot Reader
Heidi Reads…
January 14th:
Faithfully Bookish
Locks, Hooks and Books
Among the Reads
January 15th:
Book by Book
The Becca Files
January 16th:
EmpowerMoms
Wishful Endings
Author Loraine D. Nunley
January 17th:
Tell Tale Book Reviews
Harlie’s Books
Two Girls and a Book
January 18th:
Min Reads and Reviews
Remembrancy
January 19th:
Grand Finale

Tour Giveaway

1 winner will win “A Little Bit More Romance Box,” which includes the following items in a Decorative Box (pictured):
– Romance Bubble Bath
– Classic Cover Harlequin Notebook
– Collectible Addition Book of Romance Poems
– Romance Bath Bomb
– Scented Candle
– Fuzzy Socks
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MY REVIEW OF THE BOOK:
Beth is on the run and doesn’t know who is after her-she just knows she has to run or end up dead. This book was fast paced and packed with suspense and drama from beginning to end. I absolutely loved it!

Great characters, great story line, clean romance. I highly recommend reading this suspenseful, action packed book! I read it in one night because I couldn’t put it down-it was awesome! I can’t wait to read more books by this author.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

“The House of Stone and Ivy” by Anita Stansfield

I really liked this book! The story was interesting and fun to read and the characters were likeable. I especially loved Hennie and Lottie’s friendship through out the entire book. Although they both had a terrible upbringings and past; they didn’t let that define them or ruin their future. They continued to be kind, trustworthy, and hard workers which served them well later in life.

The story had some romance and drama but overall; it was just a good, clean, historical fiction book. Very well written-would recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book
Orphaned as children, Hennie and Lottie share an unbreakable friendship. Together, they suffered the horrors of orphanages and the workhouse, and now grown, they continue to rely on each another. When Lottie approaches Hennie about a possible position at a manor house, Hennie is eager to work alongside her dear friend. However, to secure the positions as stable hands, they will have to undergo a bold act of deception: the women must disguise themselves as men.

Upon arriving at the manor, Hennie is stunned. Her new position is at Ivy Manor—the beautiful estate where her mother was employed long ago and where Hennie was raised until her mother’s death. Hennie has wonderful memories of her friendship with the son of the house, Jack, and is shocked and dismayed to learn he has vanished. Living in disguise at the manor allows her to gradually uncover the truth of Jack’s disappearance and eventually find him. Both Hennie and Jack are thrilled to be reunited, and their friendship is renewed. Soon, their relationship blossoms . . . and threatens their determination to remain concealed. With so much at stake, will they be prepared to risk everything for love?

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“Saving Susannah Jones” by Carolyn Frank

This story was set in the Colorado plains during 1890s and follows the story of Susannah and her brothers. After a tragic fire, Susannah finds herself needing help and no where to go. She meets some kind towns people who take her in and show her love and kindness even when her family shows her none.

I loved the simpleness of the story line and characters. It was enjoyable to read about Susannah and Josephs lives and them getting to know each other thru service and kindness. I liked reading about their farm and the day to day activities during that time period.

Good steady plot, historical fiction with clean romance-would recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the book:
In the still of a cool Colorado evening, the Circle J Ranch house burns to the ground, leaving Susannah Jones and her two brothers orphaned and homeless. Embittered by the tragedy, Susannah’s older brother grows increasingly cruel, leading Susannah to make the difficult choice to leave the last of her family behind to forge a new life for herself. It is the kindness of Dr. Kate, the woman physician in town, as well as a chance meeting with a rugged homesteader that give Susannah the strength she needs to escape.

When Joseph Iverson encounters the harassed young woman on his land one day, he has no thought but to provide the assistance she so clearly needs. Overcoming his shyness, he takes Susannah under his wing and agrees to a marriage of convenience to liberate her from her brother. As the pair works side by side, their mutual admiration deepens. But their happy existence is threatened all too soon by a series of “accidents” on the farm. With danger looming ever closer, Susannah and Joseph must discover who is bent on their destruction before the life and marriage they’ve built together goes up in flames.

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Welcome to the Scavenger Blog Hunt and giveaway for the Garrison’s Law contemporary romantic suspense series by Mary Connealy, hosted by JustRead Tours!

At each stop, there will be:

• special content by the blogger, and
• a clue

Keep track of these clues each day because you’ll need to enter the clues you’ve gathered that day in the Rafflecopter (a new entry each day for that day’s clues).

On the last day, the final piece of the scavenger hunt will be revealed in a puzzle on JustRead’s (and JustCommonly’s) blog.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Loving the Texas Negotiator
Series: Garrison’s Law, Book 3
Author: Mary Connealy
Release Date: August 27, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Not all the Garrisons are guys.
Beth Garrison is the top hostage negotiator in Rocky Ridge, Texas. She’s called to serve on a task force to investigate a killing that is a copycat of her first bust as a rookie.
Tate McCade has a reputation for steamrolling anyone who gets in his way and he’s had a run-in with Beth and her oversized ego before. He’s got a bruise on his face to prove it.
They have to work together and sparks are flying that aren’t all about the job.

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MY REVIEW:
“Loving the Texas Negotiator” is book 3 in the Garrison’s Law series by Mary Connealy. I have read all 3 books in this series, in order, but they can be read as stand alone stories.

I liked the story line and it kept my interest from beginning to end with a good steady plot. Due to the nature of the crimes mentioned in this book (Valentine Day serial killer) I wouldn’t recommend it for young adult readers.

This story follows Beth Garrison who is a top negotiator in Rocky Ridge Texas and who is asked to serve on a task force with officer Tate McCade. Beth and Tate are thrown together in chapter 1 during the middle of a crisis and neither start off with a good impression of one another.

I had a hard time liking the main female character in all 3 books, including this one. I felt like the women were very strong, aggressive leaders-a little over the top for my liking. By the end of the stories they had all mellowed out and were more likeable.

Overall, I liked these stories and they were fun to read. I love the concept of having multiple books in a series that includes a specific family and I liked getting to know the Garrison family.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

CLUE WORD:
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BOOKS IN THIS SERIES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys always with a strong suspense thread. She is a two time Carol Award winner, and a Rita, Christy and Inspirational Reader’s Choice finalist. She is the bestselling author of over 50 books and novellas.

Her most recent book series are: Garrison’s Law, High Sierra Sweethearts, Cimarron Legacy, Wild at Heart, Trouble in Texas, and Kincaid Bride for Bethany House Publishing. She’s also written four other series for Barbour Publishing and many novellas.

Mary has nearly a million books in print.

CONNECT WITH MARY: website | Facebook | Twitter | Seekerville | Petticoats & Pistols

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive:

• a $25 Amazon gift card (open internationally)

Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. A new entry option will be live each day for that day’s clues. Giveaway begins at midnight on January 8, 2019 and lasts through 11:59pm January 15, 2018. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within a week of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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Be sure to stop on every stop on the Tour Schedule for all the clues to enter!

Follow along at JustRead Tours for the full list of stops!