MY REVIEW:
This was a fun book to read!
I liked Georgie and her spunk and determination to be successful as a woman mechanic. Even after she returns to her hometown to take care of her mother (who she doesn’t get along with) and has several mishaps with the local townspeople; she is still determined to help others and to make a difference. She runs into her old friend, police officer and single dad Mike but things don’t really go smoothly from the beginning.
I liked reading about Georgie and Mike’ past and current friendship as they worked together in the town and on old cars. I especially loved Georgie working with the local women to help empower and educate them on basic car maintenance. Both characters had past emotions to work thru and communication to help their friendship to move forward.
This was an easy story to read with great characters in a small town. There was clean romance and an element of drama and intrigue as Office Mike tried to figure out who was breaking and entering into local businesses in the area and to try and clean Georgie’s name.
I really enjoyed reading this book!
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for The Sheriff’s Second Chance by Tanya Agler, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Sheriff’s Second Chance
Author: Tanya Agler
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: January 1, 2020
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Broken things can’t be fixed…
Or can they?

Officer and single dad Mike Harrison doesn’t believe in second chances. Ever. That is, until he learns that his former best friend—gorgeous green-eyed car mechanic Georgie Bennett—is back in town. Unfortunately, she’s also a suspect in a recent break-in! But it’ll take an old classic car to show Mike and Georgie that almost anything can be restored with a little patience…and a whole lot of love.

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookDepository

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

An award-winning author, Tanya Agler moved often during her childhood and settled in Georgia where she writes sweet contemporary romance novels, which feature small towns, family and pets, and themes of second chances and hope. Her debut, The Sheriff’s Second Chance, is a January of 2020 Harlequin Heartwarming release. A graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in journalism and law, she lives with her wonderful husband, their four children, and a lovable Basset, who really rules the roost. Represented by Dawn Dowdle and the Blue Ridge Literary Agency, she’s currently at work on the sequels to her debut. When she’s not writing, Tanya loves classic movies, walking, and a good cup of tea.

CONNECT WITH TANYA: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Sheriff’s Second Chance, swag, and a bookmark!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight February 18, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on February 25, 2020. 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. Ebook prize available to Canada. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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MY REVIEW:

This story was really fun to read! I liked the different characters and their individual stories of heartache, fear, love, rejection-and how their lives ended up intertwining together by the end.

Loved getting to know all the characters-Jett, Lexa, Ed, Chuck and Coral as the different chapters of the book focused on each one individual at a time. All the characters had different situations and issues to work on and push thru, and the author did a great job with expressing all the different emotions that I felt like I could relate to each one.

I have read other books by this author and I have enjoyed them, but I especially liked this one! The story line flowed and kept my interest from beginning to end with some drama and clean romance. Highly recommend!

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

About the Book

Book:  The Fifth Avenue Story Society

Author: Rachel Hauck

Genre:  Contemporary Romance/ Women’s Fiction

Release Date: February 4, 2020

An invitation to join The Fifth Avenue Story Society gives five New York strangers a chance to rewrite their own stories.

Executive assistant Lexa is eager for a much-deserved promotion, but her boss is determined to keep her underemployed.

Literature professor Jett is dealing with a broken heart, as well as a nagging suspicion his literary idol, Gordon Phipps Roth, might be a fraud.

Uber driver Chuck just wants a second chance with his kids.

Aging widower Ed is eager to write the true story of his incredible marriage.

Coral, queen of the cosmetics industry, has broken her engagement and is on the verge of losing her great grandmother’s multimillion-dollar empire.

When all five New Yorkers receive an anonymous, mysterious invitation to the Fifth Avenue Story Society, they suspect they’re victims of a practical joke. No one knows who sent the invitations or why. No one has heard of the literary society. And no one is prepared to bear their deepest secrets to a roomful of strangers.

 Yet curiosity and loneliness bring them back week after week to the old library. And it’s there they discover the stories of their hearts, and the kind of friendship and love that heals their souls.

Get your copy of the book here.

About the Author

Rachel Hauck is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress, which was also named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and was a RITA finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pet and writes from her ivory tower. Visit her online at RachelHauck.com; Facebook: RachelHauck; Twitter: @RachelHauck; Instagram: @rachelhauck.

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The Protective One (The Walnut Creek Series #3) by Shelley Shepard Gray

I really enjoyed this story and read it in one day because I was so enthralled with the story line and characters. It had a layer of drama and suspense with two different characters which kept me hooked from chapter to chapter trying to figure out what they would do next.

I like “EA” and because she was Mennonite and not Amish, the story line and day to day duties were very relatable and had a more modern feel. I also liked Will and seeing their friendship grow during the book and how they helped and complimented each other.

This is a story I would definitely read again and highly recommend to others! Even if you haven’t read other books in this series or author, this can be read as a stand alone book.

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

About the Book:
The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he’s Mennonite like herself and has her parents’ approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off—wondering if, perhaps, she’s the one who’s missing a spark.

When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other.

But E.A.’s world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she’s not the only one struggling—Marta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, Elizabeth Anne begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined…one that ultimately enables her to find everything she’s been searching for.

In this latest installment in the Walnut Creek series that “both delights and surprises” (Leslie Gould, bestselling author), Shelley Shepard Gray pens a powerful and poignant tale of friendship, courage, and love.

Purchase your own copy here:
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About the Author
A practicing Lutheran, Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than eighty novels, translated into multiple languages. In her years of researching the Amish community, she depends on her Amish friends for gossip, advice, and cinnamon rolls. She lives in Colorado with her family and writes full time.

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“Raising the Challenging Child: How to Minimize Meltdowns, Reduce Conflict, and Increase Cooperation” by Karen Doyle Buckwalter, Debbie Reed, Wendy Lyons Sunshine

This book is divided into 3 parts: Be a Leader, Dig Deeper, and Prepare for Success. “Be a Leader” focuses on the parent, “Dig Deeper” focuses of the child, and “Prepare for Success” lays out steps for child and parent to help reduce trigger points.

First, I was very impressed with the three authors experiences and insight to this topic. Alot of times we don’t want to “label” or even think that our child(ren) can be difficult or challenging. But the reality is, that every child is different and will respond to different methods of praise and discipline. It can be very frustrating and overwhelming when a child doesn’t respond or interact the way we as parents want or expect them too.

In the introduction it says, “We hope you will view this book not as a checklist but as a toolbox filled with thirty tools that have proven effective even in the most difficult situations. You won’t need every tool for every child, but these lessons will help prepare you for a range of common situations…You can read the lessons in order or head straight to the one that speaks to a current challenge you may be facing.”

I have 2 boys and I have been a fitness blogger and group fitness instructor (working with women and kids) for over 7 years now so I LOVED chapter 23: “Every two hours, feed and water the kids”. It is SO true that as our kids get older (leaving the baby and toddler stage) we sometimes forget the basic needs of a child (eating and sleeping) and how often they need to be taken care of. Parents and children get too involved and don’t want to stop doing an activity or project which could then result in dehydration, moodiness, grumpy, snarky behavior. The chapter offers suggestions and solutions to this issue which fortunately I have tried and do on a regular basis-and it works!

I think this book would be VERY helpful, whether you feel like you have a “challenging” child or not. It’s filled with lots of practical day to day advise that every parent needs to hear and at least try once.

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

About the Book:
What’s the worst you’ve ever faced as a parent? An all-out tantrum at the mall? A son who won’t take out his earbuds to listen to you? A daughter who’s failing at school and won’t do her homework? A teen who constantly breaks curfew? A call from the police? Whatever you’re dealing with, Raising the Challenging Child will help.

Building on their work at Chaddock, a nonprofit organization that has worked with some of the most challenging kids in the nation for more than 150 years, the authors empower frustrated parents with practical tips and real-life examples on how to

– minimize behavioral meltdowns
– reduce conflict
– increase cooperation
– promote healthy attachment
– improve family relationships

The strategies they share work both for the child who is going through a difficult phase brought on by life disruption or trauma, and for the child who faces chronic struggles. Parents, teachers, and those who work with children and youth will find positive, practical steps they can start taking today in order to understand and address the baffling behavior of the child under their care.

https://amzn.to/3aLrrXY

About the authors:
Karen Doyle Buckwalter, MSW, LCSW, is director of program strategy at Chaddock in Quincy, Illinois. She serves on the board of directors’ advisory board of the Theraplay® Institute in Chicago and has trained and consulted at family behavioral health organizations and youth foster care centers in the US, the UK, Australia, Denmark, and beyond. In addition to her degrees, Karen completed a two-year marriage and family therapy training program and 500-plus hours in diverse modalities, including Theraplay, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) ®, and other attachment, trauma, and developmental approaches. Karen also hosts a weekly podcast, Attachment Theory in Action.

Debbie Reed is president and CEO of Chaddock. Currently engaged in doctoral studies, she has also played a leadership role in child- and family-serving organizations at the state and national levels, including the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ Child Welfare Advisory Committee, the CEO council of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, and the national board of the United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries. In addition, she trains and consults with organizations on topics related to nonprofit leadership. Debbie also writes a weekly leadership blog, Reed About Leadership.

Wendy Lyons Sunshine is an award-winning writer and journalist. She is coauthor of The Connected Child.

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Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for Her Rocky Mountain Hope by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Her Rocky Mountain Hope
Author: Mindy Obenhaus
Series: Rocky Mountain Heroes #5
Publisher: Love Inspired
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Release Date: January 21, 2020

Learning to trust can be the greatest adventure.

She’s always played it safe… Can he reach her guarded heart?

Ready to open his camp for young cancer patients, Daniel Stephens must impress foundation overseer Blythe McDonald to ensure she approves funding for next year. But the cautious former cancer patient was once let down by a similar program, and she’ll leave no stone unturned in her evaluation. Can he convince her his camp is worthy of the money…and that he’s worthy of her love?

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | Christianbook

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MY REVIEW

This was such a beautiful, inspiring story!

I really liked the main characters Daniel and Blythe and their personal connections and interest in cancer patients and getting the camp up and running.

I liked reading about the kids and counselors, their camp adventures and how they worked together to get past fears and limitations. The author described the adventures and camp so clearly I felt like I was there along side them! It also brought back my own fear and then achievement when I did a zipline for the first time too.

Feel good, christian romance with a great story line and characters! I really loved it!!

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Three-time Carol Award finalist, Mindy Obenhaus, is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She’s a multi-published author of contemporary Christian romance, and lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, one sassy pup, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching copious amounts of the Hallmark Channel.

CONNECT WITH MINDY: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads | Bookbub

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Her Rocky Mountain Hope and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight January 27, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on February 3, 2020. US only. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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