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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Star of Wonder by Angela Hunt hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Star of Wonder

This was a very different advent devotional and I loved it! There are 25 devotionals/days which are divided up into 4 parts: The Place of Christmas, The Prophecies of Christmas, The People of Christmas, and The Purpose of Christmas.

I liked that at the end of each day she includes a “moment for wonder” and a prayer. Not only am I learning something different each day, I’m also reflecting and pondering.

This devotional will put you in the holiday spirit and remind you about the true meaning of Christmas, Christ’s birth and His love for us. I learned some new things reading the devotional and I know you will enjoy it too!

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

About the Author

Angela Hunt is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide. Angela’s novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. She and her husband make their home in Florida with mastiffs and chickens.

Connect with Angela by visiting angelahuntbooks.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will receive one Angela Hunt book released by Bethany House Publishers from the last two years (winner’s choice)!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 11, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 18, 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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The Pursuit of Miss Parish: A Victorian Harvey Girls Romance (Aprons & Veils) by Grace Hitchcock

MY REVIEW:
I can’t get enough of this Aprons and Veils series! I love hearing about The Harvey House girls adventures and hope there will be more in this series!
I have read book one and although the main character of that book is mentioned in this book two, they can both be read as stand alone books.
I loved reading about the adventures of Belle as she navigates her new life in New Mexico as a mail order bride. She only has one friend so she doesn’t know who is a new friend and who is a foe in her new town.
Colt Lawson is the other main character and as we get to know him throughout various chapters, I started hoping the two of them would end up together.
This clean, historic story is about love, adventure, second chances and having faith. Highly recommend. I loved it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
With dreams of love and a hope for belonging, shy Belle Parish leaves her position as a maid in Charleston to travel to New Mexico with her best friend to become mail-order brides. Colt Lawson’s letters hold great promise and while his devilishly handsome face matches his picture, something does not add up. Discovering his lie only moments before they wed, Belle flees the church and straight into the Castañeda Hotel Harvey House. Giving up the prospect on ever marrying, she dons her nun-like uniform and focuses on her role as a Harvey Girl waitress until a strong Texas Ranger rides into her life.

Colt Lawson didn’t want to send that letter to Belle Parish in the first place, but her first response had all but captured his heart. When he is left standing at the altar alone, he is left with two choices—either release his dream of a love marriage, or attempt to win her heart. Wooing her would be a lot easier if that Texas Ranger wasn’t back in town. Who wants a dusty rancher with a past when she could have a shining knight in a Stetson?

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Hunted at Christmas by Dana R. Lynn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Hunted at Christmas

Series: Amish Country Justice

Author: Dana R. Lynn

Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense

Release Date: September 26, 2023

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Wanted by a bounty hunter.

Chased by a killer.

When single mother Addison Johnson is attacked by a hit man, she learns there’s a price on her head. And Isaiah Bender—the bounty hunter hired to track her down for crimes she didn’t commit—is her only hope for survival. Protecting Addison and her young son from armed assailants means seeking refuge in Amish country. But when their holiday hideout is discovered, can he clear an innocent woman’s name and keep her alive?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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More in This Series

more Amish Country Justice series titles

MY REVIEW

I have read most, if not all of the Amish Country Justice series by this author and I love her books!!
They have great action and suspense with likable characters and interesting storylines that keep my interest from beginning to end. I liked getting to know the main characters, Addie and her son Oliver, along with bounty hunter Isaiah.
Isaiah‘s extended family members mentioned in this book are characters from other books, so that was fun to make that connection. Although this is a series, they can all be read as stand alone books.
“Hunted at Christmas” had plenty of action as Addie, Oliver, and Isaiah are all running for their lives against contracted killers as they try to figure out who wants to kill Addie and why. Twists and turns, clean Amish fiction with light romance. I really enjoyed this story and highly recommend this book and any books in this series!

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

About the Author

Dana R. Lynn is an award winning author of romantic suspense and Amish romance who believes in the power of God to touch people through stories. Although she grew up in Illinois, she met her husband at a wedding in Pennsylvania and told her parents she had met her future husband. Nineteen months later, they were married. Today, they live in rural Pennsylvania and are entering the world of empty nesters. She is a teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by day and writes stories of romance and danger at night. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray with the Steve Laube Agency. Dana is an avid reader, loves cats and thinks chocolate should be a food group.

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

Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will win a $10 Amazon gift card, a pen and a mug!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 27, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 4, 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 for pen & mug. Egift card only in case of CAN winner. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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“Revelation Is My Flashlight” by Sierra Wilson (Author), Danika Runyan (Illustrator)

This poetic kids book about revelation is easy to understand with beautiful pictures. My 13 year old son and I really enjoyed reading it together. He said he liked that it was “to the point” and he also enjoyed the pictures.

One of our favorite pages said this:
“reading from the scriptures
helps my flashlight glow.
The words of Christ teach me
the things I need to know.”

At the end of the book are learning resources for families which are awesome for family home evening lessons, primary lessons or just further discussion with the kids.

It includes: What is revelation? How does revelation come? What can we do to prepare to receive revelation? Also includes a list of scriptures about revelation, general authority quotes, discussion questions, and an activity idea.

This hardback book would be perfect for any family of any age! We really enjoyed reading it together. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this ebook. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Book:
Sometimes life feels like the night. I can’t see where to go. But God gave me a special tool to help me see and know. The tool is revelation. It’s like a shining light. The Holy Ghost points the way, showing me what’s right. Equip children of all ages with the knowledge that no matter how dark life might seem, all they need to do is follow the guiding light of the Holy Ghost and the revelation that can be found in Christ’s teachings. This inspiring poem together with engaging illustrations are accompanied by question prompts, learning activities, and words from General Authorities to guide further discussion of the blessings of revelation.

About the Author:
Sierra started talking early and has been a storyteller ever since. She loves to teach and work with children, and this love has shaped her life from working as a high school English and history teacher and children’s art teacher to serving as a church children’s leader and a mother. Sierra is passionate about writing, art, hiking, family, and eating entirely too much chocolate. She currently lives with her husband, four kids, two cats, two fish, and a bearded dragon in Alberta, Canada.

Keep in touch and learn more at http://www.sierrawilsonauthor.com/ or on social media.

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