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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

All Bags Go To Cleveland by C.S. Hale - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host C.S. Hale and her new book, “All Bags Go To Cleveland”! 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 $50 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!! Also, come back daily to interact with C.S. Hale and to increase your chances of winning!

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

All Bags Go To Cleveland

by C.S. Hale

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GENRE: Paranormal Romantic Comedy

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BLURB:

Angela Grimalke appears more blonde bombshell than the gremlin she is. But there is no denying her supernatural truth after her clumsiness gets her fired from her modeling career. Forced to work for her family’s upscale airline, she spends her days slinging luggage and wishing her parents would get off her back about finding a nice gremlin guy to settle down with.

Relationships were the last thing on her mind, not that her family would accept that.

For Dave Ford his frequent business travel made it next to impossible for him to find a woman who could tolerate his chaotic schedule. Which is why he appreciates Angela. Neither of them are looking for love, but Dave feeds Angela's addiction for chocolate while she provides him with the chaos to keep him on his toes.

However, as Angela’s parents bombard her with a parade of "eligible" gremlin men at their weekly family dinners, she finds herself torn between who she longs to be and her family’s expectations. Will she give in and live the life of magic they want for her? Or risk it all by to confessing to Dave that she isn’t human?

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EXCERPT ONE:

Focusing on the sparks of energy skittering along her fingers, she sent her magic into the printer. Angela might look like the cover model she’d once been but no one would guess that Windsor’s check-in counter was currently staffed by a pair of gremlins. Dave’s day—or rather night and morning—were about to become a little more exciting than he’d imagined. Dave would have a nice, relaxing flight to London while his garment bag went to Cleveland.

She tamped down the tendrils of guilt rising in her gut. It needed to be done. It was this bag or some mishap not of her choosing. Besides, who in their right mind would check a Louis Vuitton garment bag? First class contained specially built closets in which to hang them. She searched Dave’s thoughts again.

Where have I seen her before?

Angela snapped right back out and jerked her head down. She attached the claim sticker to his boarding pass and handed it to Dave, keeping her focus on the counter. Hopefully, her smile hid the panic now whirring in her chest like the engines that would take Dave across the Atlantic. “Enjoy your flight, Mr. Ford.”

“Always do.” With a small salute, Dave headed toward the security queue. What were the chances he’d be so cheerful in the morning?

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GUEST POST:

My Take on Critique Groups:

You need them. But you need the right people. So much of the story is in our head and being able to have someone tell you if you got it on the page is critical. Author Steve Berry credits his success to the “ladies” in his writer’s group who ripped his writing to shreds for years. Until he learned what not to do and avoided the things that they had called him on.

I have one critique partner right now. I wish I had a couple more but finding the right fit can be tricky. Bethany has gone from gangly teenager when we first started working together to a master of deep POV that I aspire to. I trust her to make my writing better as does she with me. It’s also nice to have people to use as a springboard when you get comments from your editor that you disagree with. I’ve used my monthly writer’s group for a fourth and fifth opinion on things a few times.

Which brings me to the point that while you write in a room alone (or in Panera with your ear buds in) you’re not truly working alone. Having a group of fellow writers, especially a diverse one in terms of background, experience, and publishing format, is invaluable. I don’t often use my monthly group as a critique group but they hold a wealth of publishing knowledge for me to tap into. And they’re writers. It’s nice to have a tribe of people who get you.

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AUTHOR BIO:

PC: Sarah Maglaras Taken From @ https://www.cshalebooks.com/about

Catherine “C.S.” Hale has been writing fantasy since she could hold a pencil. When not holed up in a comfortable corner writing all her books out by longhand, she can be found somewhere by the sea, enjoying tea and pastries.

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CONNECT WITH C.S. HALE:

Website:

http://www.cshalebooks.com

Email:

cshale@cshalebooks.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/authorcshale

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/CatSHale

BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/c-s-hale

BookBub Book Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/books/all-bags-go-to-cleveland-by-cs-hale

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18518746.C_S_Hale

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55061973-all-bags-go-to-cleveland

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3m06XA7

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/397dhSF

Amazon Paperback:

https://amzn.to/2J09ETv

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-bags-go-to-cleveland-cs-hale/1137588485

The Book Depository Paperback:

https://www.bookdepository.com/All-Bags-Go-Cleveland-Cs-Hale/9781948670043

BAM! Books-A-Million Paperback:

https://www.booksamillion.com/p/All-Bags-Go-Cleveland/Cs-Hale/9781948670043

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

C.S. Hale will be awarding a $50 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Sommerville Holidays Too by Vicki Batman - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hello, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Vicki Batman and her new book, “Sommerville Holidays Too”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post – except the Available at Amazon picture, which takes you directly to the Amazon Book Sale Page.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a beautiful handbag!!! Also, come back daily to interact with Vicki and to increase your chances of winning!

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

Please note that this giveaway is only open to US residents. Sorry INTL – please check out the other giveaways on this blog!

Sommerville Holidays Too

by Vicki Batman

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GENRE: Romantic Comedy Holiday Stories

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BLURB:

Love blossoms in the small town of Sommerville in these heartwarming holiday tales, filled with fun and forever possibilities.

The Great Fruitcake Bake-off: When five-time baking champion Samantha Greene teams up with new neighbor, Dixon Roberts, for The Great Fruitcake Bake-off, they discover baking a prize-winning entry is complicated, bad guys are plotting to take the crown, and first prize isn't just about a ribbon.

Christmas Romeo: When two feuding co-workers win Christmas river cruises at the company holiday party, they discover each other isn’t so bad after all.

Twinkle Lights: When the owner of a Christmas tree stand, which benefits the children’s hospital, has a heart attack, a do-gooder and a reformed high school delinquent turned lawyer show their holiday spirit and staff the business. The twosome meet the challenges of running the establishment; yet, when revenue goes missing, fingers are pointed.

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EXCERPT ONE:

From The Great Fruitcake Bake-off:

“I’m not entering this year.” I pinned an unbreakable stare on Bethany, my co-worker and long-time friend, who lived in the same apartment complex as me. We arrived early for work and piddled over coffee in her cubical like we always did before diving into the nuts and bolts of company business. Standing firm, I crossed my arms. “Period.”

Bethany rolled her eyes in the “I'm so not believing this” fashion and tweaked the Santa garland decorating her cube's walls. “Why not, Samantha? You should be proud to be the five-time winner of The Great Fruitcake Bake-off. You're a-a”--her words trailed off as she searched the ceiling for the ultimate in descriptive--“legend.”

I twitched my black skirt in place, and then I tucked my shoulder-length hair behind my ear. I let loose a long exhale. “Is being a legend in the fruitcake world a good thing?”

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AUTHOR BIO:

Funny, sweet, and quirky, Vicki Batman’s stories are full of her hallmark humor and romance and will delight all readers. Along the way, she has picked up awards and bestsellers. She has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, three humorous romantic mysteries. Avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Chocaholic. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby.

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CONNECT WITH VICKI:

Website & Newsletter:

http://vickibatman.blogspot.com/p/more-about-me.html

Blog:

http://www.vickibatman.blogspot.com

Email:

vlmbatman@hotmail.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451

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BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/vicki-batman

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https://www.bookbub.com/books/sommerville-holidays-too-three-delightful-cute-meet-holiday-tales-by-vicki-batman

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4814608.Vicki_Batman

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48733454-sommerville-holidays

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/333LhLX

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINK:

https://amzn.to/377GR87

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Vicki will be awarding a beautiful handbag (US ONLY) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Buddha and the Bee by Cory Mortensen - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Cory Mortensen and his new book, “The Buddha and the Bee”! For other stops on his 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 $50 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!! Also, come back daily to interact with Cory and to increase your chances of winning!

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The Buddha and the Bee:

Biking through America's Forgotten Roadways on a Journey of Discovery

by Cory Mortensen

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GENRE: Memoir

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BLURB:

Life-Changing Journey...

...But this is NOT a typical blah-blah-blah memoir

Planning is for sissies. A solo bike ride across the country will be filled with sunshine, lollipops, rainbows, and 80 degree temps every day, right? Not so much. The Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, an alkaline desert, and the Sierra Nevadas lay miles and days ahead. Disappointment with unrealized potential, and the thirst for what’s next drew farther away in the rotating wide-angle shockproof convex rear-view mirror.

"I will ride my bike down a never-ending ribbon of asphalt wearing a backpack."

Cory Mortensen began his bike ride across the United States from Chaska, Minnesota, to Truckee, California, without a route, a timeline, or proper equipment. Along the way, he gained more than technical skills required for a ride that would test every fiber of his physical being and mental toughness. Ride along as he meets “unusual” characters, dangerous animals, and sweet little old ladies with a serious vendetta for strangers in their town.

Humor ■ Insight ■ Adventure ■ Gratitude ■ Peace

From long stretches of road ending in a vanishing point at the distant horizon, to stunning vistas, terrifying close calls, grueling conditions, failed equipment, and joyous milestones he stayed the course and gained an appreciation for the beauty of the land, the genius of engineering and marvel of nature.

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EXCERPT ONE:

CHAPTER 7

DAY SEVEN

AUGUST 28, 2001

Today’s Ride: Ogallala, Nebraska - Sterling, Colorado Today’s Distance: 90 Miles

Though the Oregon Trail Motel didn’t offer breakfast, it did have coffee and a stack of foam cups in the front office.

I wasn’t that hungry, still pretty bloated from the beer, noodles, and MSG I had for dinner.

Hanging around the motel sipping cups of watered-down coffee, watching as the sun rose over the dusty town, bustling with early morning activity, I waited for the coffee to do its trick before checking out.

When nature called, I preferred a bathroom with an abundant amount of toilet paper over squatting behind a tree. I waited on the curb outside my door.

Perhaps a conversation regarding bowel movements wasn’t classy this early in the morning, but real nonetheless. When you found yourself reading a book about someone biking cross-country, you might otherwise ask yourself: Where did they go to the bathroom whilst out on the open road?

If the sudden need to shit arose on the road, you could only hope there was a bush, tree, or berm to hide behind. The other option was to keep walking as far away from the road as you could until you were out of sight, or at least blurry. Of course, without the proper equipment (toilet paper), things could get messy. You might find yourself sacrificing a sock. Personally, I had a dresser drawer of mismatched cycling socks at home.

Public options, if you were lucky enough to be in a town or city when things started moving, were:

Restaurants: Now, I would stay clear of anything fancier than a Cracker Barrel. The best were fast food joints, as the bathrooms were typically really clean and out of sight of the counter (so you could get in and out without running into an employee).

Truck Stops: If you came across one of those truck stop fortresses like a BP or Bosselman, take it. Nobody would give you two looks, even if you were dressed in Lycra. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean, and there was typically an abundance of stalls.

Gas Stations: You knew you were in trouble when you asked the attendant for a key and he said the bathroom was outside around back. Check to see if there was any toilet paper in the room before starting. You might find rust stains on the sink and toilets surrounded by a lake of urine. The whole process would become an exercise in squatting. By no means did you want to make any sort of physical contact with anything in that room. Lift the seat with your shoe, flush the toilet with a hand wrapped liberally with a paper towel. It was probably best to find a tree.

So, you could see why I opted to wait before I left Ogallala.

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GUEST POST:

6 Musts Every Story in Your Genre Should Have:

1.) Honesty – there might be some exaggeration, but it must be honest.

2.) A point – if you are going to tell your story, have a point to it.

3.) Engagements with people – as much as possible

4.) Trivia – history about the places and possibly the people encountered.

5.) Self-reflection – not too much, don’t get preachy. Be relatable.

6.) Epilogue – personally I want to know what became of the person I’ve just learned about or if there are any other important characters, what happened to them.

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AUTHOR BIO & LINKS:

Cory Mortensen has ridden his collection of bicycles over a million miles of asphalt, dirt, mud, and backroads. In addition to the cross-country journey detailed in this book, he has traveled to over fifty-five countries, cycled from Minneapolis to Colorado solo to raise money for children born with congenital heart defects. He’s completed sixteen marathons on five continents, and survived three days of running with the bulls in Spain.

Cory is a certified Advanced PADI diver, and has enjoyed taking in life under the waves in locations all over the world. In 2003, he took time off from roaming, and accidentally started and built a company which he sold in 2013. That same year he married his best friend and explored the state of Texas for two years. The couple sold everything they owned, jumped on a plane to Ecuador and volunteered, trekked, and explored South America for sixteen months before returning to Phoenix, Arizona, where he works as a consultant and is soon to be a bestselling author.

The Buddha and the Bee is his first memoir in which he shares how a two month leave of absence redefined his life’s trajectory of sitting behind a desk and his decision to break society’s chains so he could live life on his terms.

Website:

www.TheBuddhaAndTheBee.com

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/BuddhaAndTheBee

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/CoryMortensenAuthor

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/CoryMortensenAuthor

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/32Yf3S4

Amazon Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3nGwzCv

Amazon Hardcover:

https://amzn.to/38Uk81x

Indiebound Paperback:

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781735498126

Indiebound Hardcover:

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781735498119

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

One randomly chosen winner via rafflecopter will win a $50 Amazon/BN.com gift card.

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Alien Legacy: The Empath by Keri Kruspe - Book Blast - Book Sale - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Keri Kruspe will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Alien Legacy: The Empath

by Keri Kruspe

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GENRE: Sci-Fi Romance

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BLURB:

The aliens we thought were long gone are coming back.

Just his luck, alien-hybrid Ben Duncan is the only one for the job. Being an empath and a financial wizard, he’s called in to uncover an essential ally at a small regional bank in Vegas to thwart a plot his alien ancestors, the Akurns, seemed to have started there. If their heinous plans are successful, the global economy would crash and weaken mankind for their invasion in less than five short months. When Ben arrives at his assignment as a covert consultant, he meets the intriguing Julienne and is instantly alarmed at the intense attraction he has for her. He’d love to indulge in his obsession with the delectable woman, but knows he has no choice but to stay as far away from her as possible. The fate of billions don’t leave time for anything personal.

As senior vice-president, Julienne King leads a stressful life immersed in organizing a huge merger for a local bank in Vegas. And meeting some arrogant, hotter-than-hell, aloof outside consultant makes things worse. When she stumbles on an insidious money laundering scheme that threatens the global economy, she’s caught and kidnapped by one of her hateful bosses. While in captivity, she’s threatened with alien experimentation, death, or both. But what shocks her the most is it turns out she may not be who or what she thought she was.

Now it’s a race against time. Can a banker and an alien-hybrid overcome their misconceptions and to not only work together, but to realize their love is the key to mankind’s salvation?

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EXCERPT:

Crap on toast! She’d never seen such a gorgeous man in the flesh before.

Her mouth dried. He had to be in his early thirties, around six foot two or three, with curly dark-blond hair styled in a professional cut. The thick lashes around his light-blue eyes contrasted with the dark tan of his skin. He had a slight overbite, giving him a boyish look around full, lavish lips. Which was a stark contrast to the masculine cleft in his chin.

She sucked in her bottom lip while she scanned down his expansive torso. A costly gray silk suit molded a fit, trim body that no tailor had to hide. His conservative red tie and Italian dress shoes completed the outfit. He screamed high-priced and exclusive. If this man was a banker, she was a cheerleader for the Vegas Golden Knights’s hockey team.

She bit that lip. Damn, every woman in the bank would be hot after this guy.

Yeah, and she’d be first in line.

After the man and Claude exchanged greetings, her boss turned to introduce her. With a flourish, he waved between them.

“This is Julienne King.” He clasped his hands behind him and nodded to the younger man. “Julienne, this is Ben Duncan.”

Her hands twitched, eager to touch any part of his flesh. Whoa, where did that come from? Shrugging off her inappropriate urge, she let a goofy smile plaster her face.

Then the man, Ben, did a strange thing. He leaned toward her with a slumberous half-lidded gaze.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Keri Kruspe, award-winning “Author of Otherworldly Romantic Adventures” loves nothing more than to write about romances that feature “feisty heroines who aren’t afraid to take a chance on life… or love”. Her writing career started when she became irritated that most SciFi romances had women kidnapped before they could find love. Determined to create something different, she turned “the alien kidnapping trope upside down” (Vine Voice) and the ALIEN EXCHANGE trilogy was born.

Keri’s latest SciFi Romance novel, ALIEN LEGACY: THE EMPATH, is the first in a five-book series of the Ancient Alien Descendants, taking the Ancient Alien motif and mixing it with a sensual, romantic twist.

A native Nevadan, Keri is a lifelong avid reader who lives in Northwestern Michigan with her hubby and the newest member of the family, a Jack Russell Terrier named Hestia. When not immersed in her made-up worlds, she enjoys discovering the fascinating landscape of her new home and pairing red wine with healthy ways to cook. Most of all, she loves finding her next favorite author.

If you want to know when Keri’s next book will come out, please visit her website at http:/kerikruspe.com, where you can sign up for her mailing list. You’ll get a FREE copy of the novella, The Day Behind Tomorrow that is a prologue to the ALIEN LEGACY series. Not to mention being kept updated on the life of a dedicated, obsessed author.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klkruspe15

Twitter: https://twitter.com/keri_kruspe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerikruspe

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AMAZON BUY LINK & BOOK SALE INFO:

The book is on sale for $0.99 on Kindle or Nook during this tour.

Amazon Buy Link: https://amzn.to/3nE8RGY

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Holidays, Inc. by Rachelle Paige Campbell - Book Tour - Book Review - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hello, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Rachelle Paige Campbell and her new book, “Holidays, Inc.”! 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 an eBook copy of the featured book!! Also, come back daily to interact with Rachelle and to increase your chances of winning!

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

Holidays, Inc.

by Rachelle Paige Campbell

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GENRE: Sweet, Contemporary Romance

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BLURB:

Former child actress, Danielle "Dani" Winter, left Hollywood to transform an old cinema into a dinner theater, seeing the project as her chance to take control of her future. The middle-of-nowhere location in Wisconsin is a perfect escape from backstabbing celebrity friends. The small town welcomes her help with open arms, but one man questions her plan.

After unsuccessful writing stints on both coasts, Paul Howell returns home to New Hope. He's shocked to discover that his sister has sold the family business to a beautiful woman. With the encouragement of his neighbors, he reluctantly agrees to write Dani's next musical.

Working together, they discover more similarities than differences and grow close. When Dani's former best friend and America's sweetheart, Kara Kensington arrives, their blossoming relationship is threatened in more ways than one.

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EXCERPT TWO:

He swallowed the sigh building in his throat. The town changed, but not his twin. For most of their lives, his sister slumped and slouched in her never-ending quest to avoid attention. As fraternal twins, they shared a remarkable number of physical similarities, including height, dark brown hair, and gray-blue eyes. In the light, her eyes looked blue and his gray.

By choice, Jill faded into the background. He’d utilized those exact attributes to stand out in a crowd. Her smile lit her whole face brighter than the old marquee outside the theater. He slid across the smooth bench seat and interlaced his fingers on the Formica tabletop. With a deep breath, he counted to ten but couldn’t calm the throbbing in his temples.

“I’m so glad you’re here.” She dropped her menu.

“Are you?” He set his jaw, gritting his molars.

A ponytailed, blonde server filled two water glasses and handed him a menu.

Jill pushed up her glasses on her nose and squinted. “Do you want to order?”

Her careful perusal yielded the wrong result. She couldn’t assign his current mood to hunger. “I’m not hungry.” His stomach grumbled. Jill shot him the I’m-your-twin-you-can’t-lie-to-me smirk.

“Can Ted make him a BLT with a fried egg?” Jill rolled her eyes and turned toward the teenage server.

Crossing his arms over his tight chest, he arched a brow. Once again, someone made a decision on his behalf without consulting him. What else did he expect? He’d returned home.

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MY BOOK REVIEW:

This book was such a fun, exciting, fascinating holiday romance whirlwind that takes you on a realistic love story with damaged, complex characters that are trying to find their way, while also saving their struggling town, and bringing hope and possibilities to the community.

I was held captive from the first page to the very last page. I could not put this book down!!!

This book has all the makings of a warm and fuzzy holiday Hallmark movie!!

This was such a wonderful holiday read that got me totally excited for the upcoming holidays!

I think one of the best parts of this book was the characters!! The main characters, Dani and Paul, were strongly developed, complex, multidimensional, and had real, honest features. They both were likable, genuine, and realistic. They were easy to relate to, connect with, respect, and sympathize with. They both had baggage and had been hurt by someone they trusted. They were still carrying those scars, built their walls up, and were full of insecurities.

I really enjoyed watching these two characters develop a relationship. It certainly started out rocky and had some intense moments. However, it didn’t take too long to realize that they both are on the same side, wanting to help restore the town and bring new business to the community. There are of course many fun, playful banter and witty comeback scenes between the two that led to many LOL’s and OMG’s. As they both were still severely emotionally damaged from their personal and professional struggles of toxic Hollywood, they still had trouble with trusting and allowing themselves to be vulnerable. But the more time they spent together you could see a glimmer of light get through as they started to heal and open up to each other. Unfortunately, that is around the time that Dani’s ex-BFF, Kara, from Hollywood, shows up and certainly ruffles some feathers causing much drama and chaos. No spoilers here!!! But there is so much to this story with an incredible cast of characters that you will want to read this book to find out what happens!!! Can Dani and Paul save New Hope? Will Dani’s dinner theater idea really work? Can Dani and Paul finally drop their guards and learn to trust each other? Will Kara bring the devious betrayal of Hollywood to New Hope and destroy everything Dani has worked so hard for?

These characters are written with such depth, as they have emotional baggage, are dealing with real-life struggles, and are working on over-coming personal obstacles. Rachelle Paige Campbell writes real-life characters that face real-world problems. Which is one of the reasons I really enjoyed this book, because I was able to easily connect with the characters, feel their struggles, and root for their success.

I think the author did a fantastic job on her character development as these characters were so real and personal on many levels!

I loved the characters and the small-town vibe!! I was completely wrapped up with the character’s story lines!!

I really enjoyed the small-town setting of New Hope and how the town itself is almost like a character and an underlying theme as well throughout the book.

This book has a creative story line that flows, excellent writing style with detailed scenes, well-developed characters, is steady paced, and keeps you completely entertained through the last page.

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 Finding New Hope Book Series. This book can be read as a standalone.

This book is pleasantly satisfying with a HEA ending that this reader enjoyed, appreciated, and approved of!

All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all sweet, contemporary romance readers and holiday romance fans 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:

Rachelle Paige Campbell writes contemporary romance filled with heart and hope. No matter the location—big city, small town, or European kingdom—her feel-good stories always end with a happily ever after. She’s grateful for the support of her family, her robot floor cleaner, and her reluctant writing partner (her dog).

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CONNECT WITH RACHELLE:

Website:

https://rachellepaigecampbell.com

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