We are almost done with February, can you believe it? Have you been seeing my daily HEART HEALTHY posts and tips on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/WalkStrongRoanoke/
In honor of heart healthy month and valentines day, I’ve taped some NEW workout videos this month for you on YouTube. You can check them all out here:
DONT FORGET! I also have a LIVE Youtube workout happening this Saturday, Feb 24th starting a 9am est. I’d love for you to join me! Happy Walking!
Welcome to the Blog Tour for Deadly Mountain Escape by Mary Alford, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: Deadly Mountain Escape
Author: Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: January 23, 2024
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Can this officer stop a trafficking ring?
Or will deadly criminals stop her first?
A search for a missing young woman becomes a nightmare for K-9 deputy Charlotte Walker when she stumbles on a trafficking ring and is captured. Death seems certain until she’s rescued by rancher Jonas Knowles. Together, they take shelter in the Amish community he left behind. But they can’t hide forever—not when the criminals are still after them and countless girls are at risk…
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub
WOW- this story and likeable characters grabbed my attention from the very first chapter! Lots of action as Charlotte and Jonas are running towards and then away from danger from the men who want them dead.
I read this book in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down and wanted to know what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed reading this clean K-9 suspense story and highly recommend it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.
Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can’t put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog.
Connect with Mary by visiting maryalford.net to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
(1) winner will win a copy of Deadly Mountain Escape & a $50 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 30, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 6, 2024. Winners 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 a print copy, ebook if outside US. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: Their Inseparable Bond
Series: K-9 Companions
Author: Jill Weatherholt
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: January 23, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
They’re a mismatched family…
But their hearts line up just right
Training service dogs is single dad Jake Beckett’s calling. He’s determined to train rambunctious puppy Callie to help his ailing friend Myrna live independently with her growing blindness. Myrna’s granddaughter, Olivia Hart, isn’t easily convinced, but Jake, his twins and Callie are an incredibly persuasive team. If Olivia agrees to give Callie a chance, will working with Jake risk her lifelong dreams?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub
I absolutely loved getting to know Myrna, granddaughter Callie, and neighbor Jake and his twins in this Love Inspired Inspirational story.
The small town of Bluebell Colorado where Myrna and Jake live sounded delightful and definitely a town that I would love to visit! I liked reading about the process of training service dogs and how Jake matches up dogs with their potential owners to help them with their disabilities.
It was heartbreaking to read about the twins struggle with losing their mom at an early age and I liked how the town and Myrna rallied and supported the small family. It was so refreshing to read how neighbors can care and help each other no matter what!
I really enjoyed this easy to read, sweet K-9 companion story! My 13 year old also enjoyed reading it as well. The story line was interesting and the characters were relatable and likeable! I can’t wait to read more “Bluebell Canyon” stories by this author.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.
Jill Weatherholt is an author of sweet, emotional, small-town romance novels that guarantee a happy ending.
She’s sold over half a dozen sweet romance short stories to Woman’s World Magazine.
Jill believes in enjoying every moment of this journey because God has everything under control.
Connect with Jill by visiting jillweatherholt.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
(2) winners will win a print copy of Their Inseparable Bond and a $25 gift card.
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 22, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 29, 2024. 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 JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
Welcome to week 3, your final week, of your HOLIDAY workout plan using my videos from my YouTube channel. All the videos can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@RachelDeVaughn/videos
Monday 12/18: (cardio/core) 10 min Holiday Hustle ab walk (NEW)
Tuesday 12/19: (strength) 40 min opposing muscles strength & walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8J86GUxF3E&t=623s
Wednesday 12/20: (cardio) 10 min Holiday Hustle fast walk and jog (NEW)
Thursday 12/21: (cardio) 30 min holly cardio walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f1Eza-kcY4&t=2s
Friday 12/22: (cardio) 30 min 12 days of Christmas walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhYlk16BFgo
Saturday 12/23: (cardio) Holiday HIIT Tabata walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgnKMgbY2_s&t=3s
Sunday 12/24: Rest Day or Active Recovery Walk
Yoga seated total body stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUNJKnjMrRw
Cool down/stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBakU6xLXCg&t=10s
BONUS CARDIO WORKOUT: 45 min hiit/boosted cardio walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxVfN85nTm8&t=1993s
**Don’t forget-this is just a SUGGESTED workout plan! You can always change it around to fit your schedule or just do the new 10 min Holiday Hustle workout videos if 10 mins is all you have!
I hope you have enjoyed the past 3 weeks of Holiday workouts! Keep walking strong!
Book: When Love Comes
Author: Penny Zeller
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: December 5, 2023
Can love be found amidst broken hearts and unexpected loss?
Determined to heal her broken heart, Charlotte Eliason visits her aunts in Prune Creek, Wyoming. What should be a time of peace and calm becomes one of chaos and unwelcome surprises when she discovers her longtime foe, Tobias Hallman, is the new blacksmith. To make matters worse, her two meddlesome aunts are constantly inviting him to supper and encouraging friendship between the two sworn enemies.
Tobias Hallman has always wanted to be a blacksmith, so when an opportunity arises to own his own shop in Prune Creek, he seizes it. However, he doesn’t expect to cross paths with his childhood nemesis, the annoying Charlotte Eliason.
When tragedy strikes, close proximity soon forces two reluctant hearts to become allies in a quest to rescue Tobias’s orphaned niece. Can Charlotte and Tobias put aside their preconceived disdain for each other and find love in the midst of challenging circumstances? Does God have a plan for them and for a young girl grieving the untimely loss of her parents?
Click here to get your copy!
This is book 3 from the “Wyoming Sunrise” series and is set in 1895 in the Wyoming area. Charlotte travels to live with her aunts Myrtle and Fern, where she sadly also comes across her old childhood foe. This story made me laugh, tear up, smile and of course kept my interest with their Wyoming adventures from beginning to end. Gods love and grace was shown throughout this book and thru the characters.
I have read other books by this author, but not from this particular series, but felt like it could be read as a stand alone story. I really enjoyed this historical, clean romance book!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.
Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.
Today Penny is a multi-published author of nearly two books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.
When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and camping, hiking, canoeing, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.
One of the most exciting things about writing a book is creating memorable characters. I couldn’t wait for Charlotte and Tobias to have their own story—and to revisit Aunt Myrtle and Aunt Fern. I hope you enjoy this short excerpt from When Love Comes.
Blessings,
Penny
“Charlotte! Oh, Charlotte!” Two jubilant voices garnered her attention. Aunt Myrtle and Aunt Fern waved at her from the north end of the boardwalk. Charlotte bustled her way through the crowds and toward the aunts.
My, but if they hadn’t begun to have a strong resemblance in their older years. Both had completely gray hair, and while Aunt Fern wore spectacles, her round face and pert nose matched her sister’s.
“Best not ever say they resemble each other,” Ma told her before she embarked on this trip. “Even if they do. For you might find yourself sleeping in the chicken coop for such a comment.” Ma and Charlotte had laughed over that, even as Ma insisted it would be detrimental to suggest their likeness.
“Look at you! You’ve grown into such a lovely young lady,” Aunt Myrtle wrapped her arms around Charlotte. “We’re so glad you’re here.”
Aunt Fern gave her a hug next. “Yes, we are. It’s been too long since an Eliason was here in Prune Creek. The buggy is thisaway. It’s a slight bit too far for us to walk to the Peabody house these days.”
“Too far for you, maybe,” chided Aunt Myrtle. She fingered her decorative hat. “What do you think about my hat, Charlotte? Mrs. Peabody was about to discard it when I salvaged it.”
Since she was taller than Aunt Myrtle, Charlotte could see the top of the hat and the fake bird immersed in a portable flower garden. “It’s lovely.”
“Well, it is not,” declared Aunt Fern. “Who wears a hat with a bird on it?”
Aunt Myrtle lifted her chin, nearly causing the hat to topple from her head. “Women of high society who take a fancy to the latest and most elegant fashions.”
“But you’re neither.”
“Pshaw. Hush, Fern.”
They walked down the boardwalk on the way to the buggy. As they passed the barbershop, a balding man with the thickest spectacles Charlotte had ever seen perched in the entryway. “Well, hello, Fern. Would you like a haircut?”
“You know full and well, Mr. Gorman, that I do not need a haircut.” Aunt Fern fluffed her gray curls and tossed him a disgusted look. “That vexing man asks me if I would like a haircut every time I walk by the barbershop. Far be it from me to allow someone with magnifying glasses for spectacles to see well enough to fashion my coiffure.”
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, December 6
lakesidelivingsite, December 6
Alena Mentink, December 7
She Lives To Read, December 8
Vicky Sluiter, December 8
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 9
Texas Book-aholic, December 10
EmpowerMoms, December 11
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 11
Locks, Hooks and Books, December 12
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 13
Devoted To Hope, December 14
Cover Lover Book Review, December 14
For Him and My Family, December 15
Holly’s Book Corner, December 16
Connie’s History Classroom, December 16
Splashes of Joy, December 17
Pause for Tales, December 18
Life on Chickadee Lane, December 19
Mary Hake, December 19
To celebrate her tour, Penny is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift and a signed copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2924a/when-love-comes-celebration-tour-giveaway
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