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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:
and women

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!

I LOVE to read and I’m so excited for some upcoming book releases this year! Obviously this is not an inclusive list but it’s a list of the books I know about right not and can’t wait to read for 2019!

Code of Valor (Blue Justice) Paperback – January 1, 2019 – by Lynette Eason

Vow of Justice (Blue Justice) Paperback – August 6, 2019 – by Lynette Eason

Cold Dawn: (Cold Harbor Book 7)- January 27, 2019 by Susan Sleeman

Breach of Trust (Atlanta Justice) Paperback – February 5, 2019 – by Rachel Dylan

Secrets at Cedar Cabin (A Lavender Tides Novel) Paperback – January 22, 2019 – by Colleen Coble

Deadly Intentions Paperback – August 6, 2019 – by Lisa Harris

Strands of Truth Hardcover – September 10, 2019 by Colleen Coble

Jules is the sister to Joe, Ash and Wynn who are main characters in books 1-3. I love reading about the Sheehan family and I hope there are more to this series! There is so much love, fun times, and real life situations portrayed in every book.

After the death of her friend Glory; Jules is granted custody of her 2 young girls. However, Glory’s brother Cam comes back into town from traveling abroad and wants custody of the girls as well. Cam and Glory had a terrible upbringing and it’s hard for Cam to want to trust and love others. Jules and Cam have to decide if they are going to work together for the good of the girls or remain apart.

The author did a beautiful job of expressing emotions of grief and personal love & acceptance.

The kindle version will be available Feb 1st and the paperback version will be available January 15th.

I highly recommend this book and this entire series! This will be a set of books that I keep on my bookshelf to read again and again! I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Falling for her convenient groom
Family Blessings lead to new beginnings
Jules Sheehan will do anything to keep custody of the two orphaned girls in her care—including a marriage of convenience with their uncle. Cam Quinn crosses the globe as a travel writer, but he’s ready to settle down. Now tough, tender Jules is offering the home he’s secretly longed for. Can this marriage in name only become a family of the heart?

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Biography
Award-winning author Stephanie Dees lives in small-town Alabama with her family, two spoiled dogs, and a very bossy cat. A Southern girl through and through, she loves sweet tea, SEC football, corn on the cob and air conditioning.

Wynn returns home to Alabama to live with her mom, Joe and Ash who are main characters in the other 2 previous books. I love reading about the Sheehan family and I hope there are more to this series! There is so much love, fun times, and real life situations portrayed in every book.

Wynn never wanted to return to her small town-she always had big dreams of making a difference in a big town. However, after being betrayed and finding herself pregnant; she returns home to a place of safety, love and acceptance. She runs into her old friend Latham who she cared about a long time ago but things have since changed.

I loved both characters, especially Latham! He wasn’t afraid to love and accept Wynn regardless of her condition! Wynn’s love and desire to help others, especially Latham’s grandpa was very admirable and sweet. I loved reading about the previous characters and foster kids mentioned in the other 2 books.

I highly recommend this book and this entire series! This will be a set of books that I keep on my bookshelf to read again and again! I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
He wanted roots. She chose career.
Can a baby bring them back together?
Wynn Sheehan planned to change the world—not return to Alabama alone and pregnant. Her life is in shambles, but at least she can help take care of Latham Grant’s ailing grandpa. Latham isn’t ready to trust the woman who eagerly left him and their small town behind. But can they ignore the spark rekindled by unexpected Family Blessings?

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Biography
Award-winning author Stephanie Dees lives in small-town Alabama with her family, two spoiled dogs, and a very bossy cat. A Southern girl through and through, she loves sweet tea, SEC football, corn on the cob and air conditioning.