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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Return of the Wolfe by Nancy Fraser - Book Tour - Book Sale - Book Trailer - Jigsaw Puzzle - Book Review - Giveaway - Enter Daily!


Hello, lovelies!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Nancy Fraser and her new book, “Return of the Wolfe”!  For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Nancy and to increase your chances of winning!

This eBook is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!!  See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by!  Wishing you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!


Return of the Wolfe
by Nancy Fraser

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GENRE: Contemporary Romance

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BLURB:

Ever since she was a teenager, Sarah Tremayne wanted one thing and one thing only—to be a park ranger at Big Bear National Park in Bear Lake, Wisconsin. Her dream was always to work along side her ranger brother, Brent, and be the first brother-sister team in department history.

Matthew Wolfe is also a ranger and Brent’s best friend. He tolerated Sarah when she was a gangly teen following him around the park like a lost puppy. However, as Sarah blossomed so did his desire.

Just as they’re exploring their mutual attraction, a tragic accident pulls them apart.

Four years have passed and Matthew is returning to Big Bear as the man in charge. Will he and Sarah be able to mend their ragged fences and rediscover what they once had? Or, will Sarah’s pain and anger force her away from Big Bear, and Matt, forever?

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EXCERPT ONE:

The wolf was back!

The very thought nearly drove Sarah Tremayne to her knees. Although she'd known for some time this day was inevitable, still she couldn't help but wish she were anywhere else in the world other than Big Bear Park, Bear Lake, Wisconsin.

She stood off to the side, watching quietly as the rest of the staff assembled for morning report. Ann Marie waved and Sarah returned the friendly gesture half-heartedly. Dave offered a tentative smile and she recognized it as the moral support he meant it to be. At five minutes to eight they took their seats.

Cal Spencer came in first. Taking his place at the front of the office, he surveyed the group. The door opened again, and Sarah's gaze lifted.

Bob. She breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for even the smallest moment's reprieve.

“As you are all aware," Cal began, his deep voice echoing through the silent room, "today is the beginning of my last month as Head Ranger here at Big Bear. My main duties from this point on will be to advise and support my replacement. The Department of Parks has hand-picked Big Bear's new Head Ranger and, though I know it might be difficult for some, I expect each and every one of you to show him the same loyalty you've always shown me."

Cal's gaze met hers and he smiled knowingly. "I realize there are some of you who don't agree with the Department's choice but the decision has been made. Like it or not, we must all abide by it. As always, you are free to apply for a posting elsewhere. I suggest, if you have any reservations at all about working with the man, you seriously consider that option."

The door opened again and Sarah closed her eyes. There was no need to open them. She could feel his presence in the small, people-packed room. Her senses tingled and her heart beat a wild staccato rhythm inside her chest. The shuffling of feet told her Cal had relinquished his spot of authority to the man who would be his replacement.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen." He sounded the same. Strong. Commanding.

Unable to deny the lure of his deep, masculine voice, Sarah opened her eyes.

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BOOK TRAILER:


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JIGSAW PUZZLE:

Nancy Fraser has created a fun jigsaw puzzle for her readers to play!!


Join in on the fun here:


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MY BOOK REVIEW:

This book was captivating, engaging, entertaining, and intriguing!!!

I was enjoying this book so much I didn’t even realize the time that had passed or that I had completely ignored the outside world and read it in just one sitting!!!

I have had the pleasure of hosting many of Nancy Fraser’s books on my blog, but sadly have rarely had the chance to review her work.  So, when this opportunity to read and review Nancy’s latest book, “Return of the Wolfe,” presented I jumped at the chance. 

This book starts right off with the return of Matthew Wolfe who had previously left the area four years earlier under some complicated dark clouds.  He not only has arrived back home, but has returned to the park ranger life at Big Bear National Park with one small detail – this time he is Sarah’s new boss.  Sarah has been dreading Matt’s return since she heard the rumors.  It’s one thing to return home, but to come back to the park, her park, and be her new supervisor – this seriously cannot be happening!!  With Matt’s return, all sorts of emotions and memories are stirring up – like the day that he left, the day her brother Brent died, the way Matt handled – or shall we say didn’t handle things.  Being a ranger at Big Bear was always Sarah’s dream so she just has to push through this.  But after having to work closely side by side with Matt again Sarah also starts to remember what she loved about him and all the good times they shared.  Will Sarah be able to forgive Matt?  Can they start back up where they left off?  Or has too much time past?  Or too much hurt and damage already been done that cannot be overlooked?  Should Matt have never come back to Big Bear?  No spoilers here!!  But you definitely will want to read this book and find out what happens!!

This book is a fun, quick, easy, enjoyable read that can be devoured in just a few short hours!!

I absolutely loved the main characters, Sarah and Matt.  They were likable, relatable, and realistic.  I loved the strong connection between them – I could feel it beating off the pages.  Even after four years had passed, they both could feel every emotion (both good and bad) come rushing back like it was just the other day.  These two had a deeper bond then even they realized.  These characters are easy to connect to and relate with.  It is clear from the get-go that both of these characters are hurt, damaged, and struggling with their own secrets and baggage and just need to open up to each other.

I really enjoyed that the author created flawed and damaged characters that really showcased her writing style and ability to push her characters to reach their full potential over their arc.

A strong character development journey to root for and enjoy watching it unfold!

I am a huge animal lover and outdoorsy girl, so I totally loved the Park Ranger theme!!  This story line was highly enjoyable, set up many clever plot points, and provided beautifully described background scenes of Big Bear National Park located at ever-so breathtaking Bear Lake, Wisconsin.

I really enjoyed the in-depth amount of research the author did while constructing this book that is strongly featured throughout the story.  That plus her love and passion of nature is clearly evident from page one.

This book has a creative story line that evenly flows, superb writing style, strongly developed characters, is steady paced, and completely keeps you fully entertained!!

There are some predictable scenes.  However, there are still a few unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!

This book is Book One of the Love of the Land Book Series.  This book can be read as a standalone.  There are significant implications that there will be a total of four books in this book series.  The author has noted that Book Two, “Vintage Secrets,” should be out in Summer 2021.  While Book Three, “Perfect Imperfect,” and Book Four, “Delayed Reaction,” are both set to be released in 2022.  I can’t wait to check out these next three books and discover what exciting, romantic adventures Nancy has devised!!

All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it!  I think all contemporary romance readers will like this book too!  So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!

**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**

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AUTHOR BIO:


Nancy Fraser Jumping Across Romance Genres with Gleeful Abandon—is an Amazon Top 100 and Award-Winning author who can’t seem to decide which romance genre suits her best. So, she writes them all.

Like most authors, Nancy began writing at an early age, usually on the walls and with crayons or, heaven forbid, permanent markers. Her love of writing often made her the English teacher’s pet which, of course, resulted in a whole lot of teasing. Still, it was worth it.

Published in multiple genres, Nancy currently writes for two publishers, and has recently thrown her hat into the self-publishing ring. She has published over thirty-five books in full-length, novella, and short format.

When not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five wonderful grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits. Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.

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BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**The Return of the Wolfe eBook is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!!**


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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Nancy will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.


**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog.  This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those awesome giveaways on here.**

This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions.  Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.

18 comments:

  1. Nancy ~ Good morning! Welcome back! It is always a pleasure to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)

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  2. Ally, thank you so much for the wonderful review. I'm glad you liked Return of the Wolfe. It was a joy to write. I'll check back throughout the day and watch for comments.

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  3. Great post – sounds like an interesting book!

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  4. "The wolf was back" what a great hook. Definitely want to read more.

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  5. Great review! Thanks for giving Nancy her due as a talented and entertaining writer.

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  6. Great post and I appreciate getting to find out about another great book. Thanks for all you do and for the hard work you put into this. Greatly appreciated!

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  7. Great review and well deserved. Love Nancy's writing.

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  8. What a fab review! Clearly Ally has great taste in books.

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  9. This sounds very good, thanks for sharing

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  10. Fabulous review, Nancy. You go get em.

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  11. I enjoyed the excerpt and the book trailer! Thanks for sharing your great review and the book!

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  12. Sounds like an awesome book! I loved the trailer.

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  13. Love the cover and i do want to read it too.

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  14. Thank you to everyone who commented. And, of course, to Ally again for the wonderful visit.

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  15. I can't wait to read this book. I'm saving it for next week when I'm dog sitting for my daughter. Thanks, Nancy, for the excerpt, and thanks, Fabulous and Brunette for this feature on one of my favorite authors.

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