Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 176 - Boxcar Christmas by Lindsay McKenna, Lake Silence by Anne Bishop

Boxcar Christmas by Lindsay McKenna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Travis Ramsey and Jesse Myres are both military veterans and both have left the military with PTSD. McKenna has crafted a nice romance around the two, a red Caboose and a Australian shepherd dog and her six puppies. Jesse has not been out of the military for long and is not that far into her recovery. I loved all the characters. Travis was almost too good to be sure and Jesse was so honest and up front you had to like a admire her. My one complaint: PTSD is a very real and very debilitating condition and is at the heart of the story. That was apparent at the first mention but then it was pounded and pounded into the dialog in a way that seemed to be a overkill. Even so it was a very good story.


Lake Silence by Anne Bishop
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Meg, Simon and the Courtyard at Lakeside and was both sad and glad when book five came out. Glad as Meg and Simon's story came to a nice ending and sad because there would be no more. Then Anne Bishop said she would continue to write stories set in the Other's universe. Lake Silence is the next story in the series. It will not come out for two more months so no spoilers. It is different and has a different tone from the first five. There are mentions of Lakeside and some of the characters who reside there but only mentions. The characters in this story and the setting in the story are all new. The main character is female and she is backed up with some really interesting characters; some who support her and some who are out to get her. The action moves smoothly, the backstory is woven into the story line and the plot well thought out. The others are varied and dangerous to the humans who do not listen. A interesting addition to the Other series.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

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Once Upon a Christmas Moon by Christine Young, Genie Gabriel, C.L. Kramer - Review Tour and Giveaway

Once Upon a Christmas Moon

by Christine Young, Genie Gabriel, C. L. Kraemer

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GENRE: Fantasy/Romance/Antology  

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BLURB:

Blurb Twelve Days to Love

When Archer Steele showed up at Calanthe Durand's failing plantation with an alligator over his shoulder, Cali thought she'd never seen a more handsome man. During the war she'd had to defend herself and her servants from both union and confederate soldiers. Independent and self-sufficient, she'd vowed to never marry.

But Archer Steele has different ideas. The first time Archer had seen Cali in town, he felt an instant attraction. He decided he'd do everything and anything to convince the beautiful Miss Durand he was worthy of her love. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, he gave her twelve gifts to in hopes she'd fall in love with him.

EXCERPT

Twelve Days to Love

Christine Young

“Enough love talk.” His grin spoke of the devil is disguise. “Let’s go for a walk. Call it a feeble attempt to court the woman of my dreams, the woman I want to convince she can’t live without me.”

Laughing softly, she cocked her head to one side, studying Archer Steel. “I’d like that. Let me grab a shawl. You’re not afraid of Mr. Lawson popping up.”

“No, not while I’m with you. He’s a sly and manipulative person, a man of no courage. He won’t battle me, but he will wait until you’re vulnerable.”

They walked down the stairs and along a path skirting the bayou. A soft breeze sifted through the cypress trees, stirring the hanging moss. The quiet time spent without conversation left a peaceful feeling within. This moment could last forever, if she had her way and if she admitted the truth, she could get used to having Archer by her side.

A gator slipped into the water as a crane flew by. Cali leaned her head against Archer’s arm, wishing for the past, for easier times. Her father would have made sure the chaperone was a few feet behind. Now there was no one guarding her or her virtue. She didn’t know if she cared. Maybe she wanted Archer to make love to her.

But she didn’t want to ever marry.

He turned her. Their gazes met and she licked her lips, wanting the kiss that now seemed inevitable. Slowly bending toward her, his lips met hers. They were warm and soft, so gentle she almost swooned. Swooning was in the past when women wore corsets. A corset had not molded her shape since the war began and her father left the plantation. Leaving the garment in the wardrobe not only freed her body but also her mind.

With her eyes closed she felt heat sweep within, knew the longing for a man. Fire enveloped her body and the small groan emanating was coupled with the same sound from Archer.

Did he feel the same way? They were doomed. No coherent thoughts made their way inside her head.

His hand touched her neck, one thumb on her jaw. She felt his tongue against her lips. Without thought she opened for him, acknowledged the touch inside her mouth. He deepened the kiss, exploring her, his hand running the length of her arm. She pushed into him, enjoying the hard muscles protecting her, enfolding her in his strength. She realized while she didn’t need protection, she loved the closeness. This was an intimacy she’d never understood or known, deeper than the bond between parents and daughter.

One hand on the small of her back pulled her closer, his kiss deepened. She slipped her tongue inside his mouth, teeth, tongue, a primal dual.

He pulled away, a grim expression on his face. “We need to stop.”

Licking her lips, “I’m not sure I want this to end.”

She heard his groan. “This kiss has to end or Sam will be out here defending your honor. I don’t want him to have to do that.”

“No one but me needs to defend my honor.” She bristled, wishing for one more kiss.

REVIEW:

This was not your usual mix of Christmas stories.  Each had its own distinct flavor.  I enjoyed the mix of places and times as well as the unusual characters.  A nice book to pick up when you are pressed for time and want something novella length to read.

  

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Christine Young Bio

Born in Medford, Oregon, novelist Christine Young has lived in Oregon all of her life. After graduating from Oregon State University with a BS in science, she spent another year at Southern Oregon State University working on her teaching certificate, and a few years later received her Master's degree in secondary education and counseling. Now the long, hot days of summer provide the perfect setting for creating romance. She sold her first book, Dakota's Bride, the summer of 1998 and her second book, My Angel to Kensington. Her teaching and writing careers have intertwined with raising three children.  Christine's newest venture is the creation of Rogue Phoenix Press. Christine is the founder, editor and co-owner with her husband. They live in Salem, Oregon.

Links

Website: Christine Young Romance Writer

Twitter: Christine Young Twitter

Facebook: Christine Young Author Page

Instagram: Christine Young Instagram

Google+: Christine Young Google+

Pinterest: Christine Youg Pinterest

Christie L. Kraemer Bio

A traveler for most of her life, C. L. Kraemer has settled in the Northwest with her husband and two cats. When not creating a new world or entity, she likes riding next to her husband on their Harleys.

Links:  http://mistressoftheredinkpen.blogspot.com/

Genie Gabriel Bio

I'm an optimist whose rose-colored glasses have bent frames and cracked lenses. When life kicks me in the teeth, I find miracles and lessons I refused to learn an easier way. In fact, I live with a small herd of miracles in the furry forms of dogs, who are constantly trying to teach me to forgive, to play more, and to love without limits.

I write about people who find courage and integrity in the darkest times of their lives, who rescue stray dogs and kittens, who find a person they would willingly give their lives for, and who make their little corners of the world a better place.

People have remarked my stories "aren't what they expected." With rose-colored glasses firmly in place, I take that as a compliment.

Links

WEBSITE: www.GenieGabriel.com

BLOG: http://quantumcanines.blogspot.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/genene.valleau

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

Christine Young, Genie Gabriel, C. L. Kraemer will be awarding one digital copy of Once Upon a Christmas Moon to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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December 14: Emily Carrington
December 21: books are love
December 21: Sharing Links and Wisdom
January 4: Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews
January 4: Locks, Hooks and Books
January 11: The Reading Addict
January 11: Mixed Book Bag

Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 177 - Through a Dark Glass by Barb Hendee, Persepolis Rising by James S.A. Corey

Through a Dark Glass by Barb Hendee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new series by Barb Hendee and it is the first book I have read by Barb Hendee. I found it fascinating and very hard to put down. This is three stories about three different brothers and the one woman who must choose which one to wed. Part of each story starts with the trip after the wedding and each one features a different brother as the chosen husband. All of this happens when Megan of Chaumont finds a magic mirror that shows her life with each bother. I really interesting concept and a wonderfully fun read. I stayed up late to finish the book and see which brother she chose. I can't wait to see who uses the mirror in the next book.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.


Persepolis Rising by James S.A. Corey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the voice Jefferson Mays used in leading Persepolis Rising. As the book started I though it was going to be the best story yet. Then it slowed down as Corey built the framework for the next chapter in the continuing story. The lost colony world of Laconia comes through the gate with new and dangerous technology and a plan for the human race. Danger and death follow and the crew of the Rocinante are drawn into the struggle. Nothing is solved and the crew seem to be in more trouble than ever before as the book ends. This is the set up for the next part of the series

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 176 - A Conspiracy of Whispers by Ada Harper, Points of Impact by Marko Kloos

A Conspiracy of Whispers by Ada Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I started out fascinated by the story line as Olivia captures the Red Wolf, Galen De Corvus. Their journey is a story in itself. When that journey ended the story seemed to blog down. I kept reading and it picked up but the action was a little uneven. There was some interesting world building and back story making up the plot. It could have used a little more editing but was still interesting. Olivia wants to change the world and it will be interesting to see if the story continues in future books.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.


Points of Impact by Marko Kloos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Andrew and his wife, Halley, are still doing battle with the Lankys. They have moved the battle from Earth and they have new and better battlecruiser. Other than that this is just more battle with some new characters and some from the past. It is a fun space opera and Andrew and Halley are really great characters. Time will tell if they continue with this fight. Losing someone from the past is giving Andrew pause. This is a series but each book works well as a stand alone.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 175 - The Crown Prince's Bride by Donna Alward, A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Rayburn

The Crown Prince's Bride by Donna Alward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stephane and Raoul’s have a long history. Stephane is his office manager and his late wife's cousin. Raoul has been Stephane's secret love for years. This is a nice tale where two people who have known each other for years suddenly find love but the path is not easy. In the end there is a nice HEA.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.


A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Veronica Speedwell, secrets and all. Stoker is as enigmatic as always but he does give up a few of his secrets. Both are outside the pale in Victorian England but they seem to have found a good base to operate from. This time something from Stoker's past comes up to haunt him and he and Veronica try to solve the disappearance of someone from his past before it destroys his present. There are plenty of twists and turns. Danger seems to be around every corner. I missed clues that would have explained much of what was happening and the end was a big surprise. I hope these two continue to surprise and thrill me.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

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Saving Nary by Carol DeMent - NBTM and Giveaway

Saving Nary

by Carol DeMent

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GENRE: Fictional

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BLURB:

A Finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Saving Nary explores the losses, loyalties and secrets held within families broken by war and genocide. This compelling novel presents a palette of unique characters who struggle to make sense of the events that led them to America, even as they ponder the bewildering culture and lifestyle of their new homeland.

Refugee Khath Sophal lost everything when the Khmer Rouge swept into power in Cambodia: his livelihood gone, his family dead or missing; his sanity barely intact from the brutality he has been forced to witness.

Now resettled in the Pacific Northwest, Khath treads a narrow path between the horrors of his past and the uncertainties of the present. His nights are filled with twisted dreams of torture and death. By day he must guard constantly against the flashbacks triggered by the simple acts of daily living, made strange in a culture he does not understand.

Then Khath meets Nary, a mysterious and troubled Cambodian girl whose presence is both an aching reminder of the daughters he has lost, and living proof that his girls, too, could still be alive. Nary’s mother Phally, however, is another matter. A terrible suspicion grows in Khath’s mind that Phally is not who or what she claims to be. A split develops in the community between those who believe Phally and those who believe Khath. And those, it seems, who don’t really care who is right but just want to stir up trouble for their own personal gain.

Khath’s search for the truth leads him to the brink of the brutality he so despises in the Khmer Rouge. His struggle to wrest a confession from Phally ultimately forces him to face his own past and unravel the mystery of his missing daughters.

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EXCERPT

As the sun rose, Khath sat cross-legged in a lotus position in the small Buddhist temple nestled below Khao I Dang Mountain. The barbed wire perimeter fence separated the mountain from the refugee camp, but the mountain lent its power to the area nonetheless. Pra Chhay and two other monks chanted the Heart Sutra, a prayer of enlightenment, the rhythmic drone rising and falling in a soothing and familiar hum as the scent of incense hung heavily in the hot, humid air. About thirty refugees sat on the straw mats covering the wooden floor of the bamboo temple. The lips of many were moving as they softly chanted along with the monks.

Khath’s lips remained still, his heart empty. If asked, he would not disavow the teachings. He believed the teachings, yet the words of the Buddha had lost the power to move or to comfort him. He felt somehow distant from the teachings, as though they controlled behavior on a different world from the one he inhabited. It was a very lonely feeling.

The monks chanted on, a background hum that began to irritate Khath. He might as well be listening to the drone of mosquitoes as he toiled on the dikes under the watchful eyes of the Khmer Rouge, their guns aimed and ready, afraid to brush the insects away from his face lest he be beaten for not putting full attention into his work.

Observing the others in the temple, Khath envied them their faith. Pra Chhay often said there were two levels of Buddhism, one being the simple devotions taught to uneducated villagers; the other consisting of the higher practices and theories studied by the scholar monks.

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I asked Carol about how she did her world building and here is her answer.

To build a world that feels authentic to readers, I try to climb into the skin of my characters and experience that world through their senses and emotions. What do they experience and what is their reaction to it?  In Saving Nary, the world inhabited by the protagonist, Khath, ranges from a refugee camp in Thailand – hot, dry, dusty, crowded, primitive – to the cool conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest.  I use my own experience with these environments to help describe them, and also look at pictures and watch movies if I am unable to physically go to those environs. I close my eyes and remember:  the hot prickly feel of humid, tropical heat pressing against my body…the astringent smell of a pine or fir forest, the scratch of blackberry vines against my skin, the taste and sensation of eating of fresh pineapple dipped in a mix of sugar, salt and hot chili pepper, the call of a blue jay or crow flapping overhead.  Remembering to represent and engage all the senses makes a setting feel whole.  Being able to contrast familiar worlds and unfamiliar worlds for the reader adds even more depth. Using metaphors and similes can be a great technique to employ here.

For Khath, there is yet a third world that he navigates throughout the book – the world of flashbacks, mental images so strong that his body reacts physically to them.  To build this world, I visited Cambodia’s sites of torture and took many pictures so that I could remember and describe them accurately.  I sat quietly in these locations and imagined the horror and felt shivers crawl across my skin and bile creep up my throat.  I read historical accounts and first person narratives so the scenes would be rendered accurately.  And I imagined times in my own life when I had been frightened, in pain or bullied to bring to mind the sensations that can accompany those situations: the pounding heart, the clenched fists, the acrid taste of fear. 

As an author, planned immersion in a certain amount of sensory and emotional stimulation related to our story will enliven the words we put on the page. Much like an actor often learns a new skill to be able to perform a scene realistically, so does an author get his or her hands dirty at times to be able to describe a world authentically.  Submitting to this process (within reason, of course!) is essential to writing scenes and describing a world that the reader can enter into and experience.  Having a good set of beta readers with experience in the situation can be very useful, too, as they give a thumbs up or thumbs down to settings and events.

Readers can send me emails about their experience in reading Saving Nary through my website, www.caroldement.com or at caroldement@comcast.net.

Thank you for inviting me to post on the Mixed Bag Blog! 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Carol DeMent worked in the field of South East Asian refugee resettlement for seven years, and completed master's level research into international refugee resettlement policy. She lived for two years in Thailand as a Peace Corps volunteer and has traveled extensively in South East Asia. Her first novel, Saving Nary, was a  Finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Nary-Carol-DeMent/dp/1522982906https://www.amazon.com/Carol-DeMent/e/B01CRJ1EVA

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15089080.Carol_DeMent

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

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Reel Love by Elizabeth Hartey - Review Tour and Giveaway

Reel Love

by Elizabeth Hartey

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GENRE:   romance/women's fiction/fantasy

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BLURB:

Annie Caslo is a successful, young doctor, but when she begins rethinking the career choices she’s made, she makes a decision to find a way to stay focused and achieve her true ambitions – that is until fate steps in and she is thunderstruck by Colt Ballard. He’s six foot three inches of heart-stopping hotness, an adept, roguish soccer star and also one of her interns. But he’s a player – on and off the field – and Annie has better things to do. Still, the combustible chemistry between them is impossible to resist – Colt brings out feelings she never knew existed and Annie’s swept off her reluctant feet.

When she continues to second-guess her life choices, opportunities and obstacles begin piling up higher than the greasy Mexican food stacks she hates to admit loving. While in a state of emotional turmoil, she gets a celestial visit from a hunky, Hollywood heartthrob, lookalike, who claims to be her guardian angel. He takes her on a magical road trip to self-discovery with the help of several, dearly departed film icons.

Drawn into the excitement of a life she’s always dreamed of, this new life threatens to shatter the LIFE and love she already has—unless her quirky angel can help her find a way to have it all.

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EXCERPT

Annie heaved another huge sigh. Her knuckles blanched to white as she clenched the top of the podium. Confused thoughts were doing a Cortés flamenco dance through her head. This prestigious position—although quite an honor—felt wrong. It wasn’t the life she wanted. It wasn’t the life for a girl who loved to be creative and write until the wee hours of the morning—a girl who loved to express every emotion and feeling both with the click of her keyboard and her performances on stage. It wasn’t the life she’d planned for. It was just the life her parents had wanted for her. Their daughter—the doctor.

“It’s fine. This is what I do. I calculate. I figure things out. That’s what I’ve been doing my whole life.” Hell, that’s why they offered her this job. She could do this, take a few months, a year at the most, get things running efficiently. Then someone else could take over. It was all good. At least she wouldn’t have to move back to her parents’ home. She grimaced. It was way better having her own apartment, and Philly was awesome. It would be a great experience. In a few months—a year at the most—she’d move to L.A. She pursed her lips and blew out a puff of air to sweep the stubborn strand of hair off her face again. “Okay, right now … first things first.” She pulled her shoulders back again and tried to stand taller than her petite five-foot-four-inch frame would allow.

Turning toward the door in anticipation of the first student, she saw him leaning against the wall outside her classroom. Annie forgot all her self-instruction to breathe, and instead gasped. Actually gasped!

Ho-ly mother of God! Please don’t let him be one of my students.

REVIEW:

This story started out in a way that seemed backward.  Here was a very young woman who was already a doctor and she dreamed about being an actress.  Of course there is a love interest and a search for what was right for her.  This is a romance with some interesting scenes.  I kept wondering how someone so young could have come so far and still be unhappy with her choices.  As the story progresses I found out.  This has a plot that is very well developed, interesting characters and a fun setting.  All in all a fun read.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

As a lover of the northeast US, Elizabeth moved with her husband to the Poconos several years ago to open a Chiropractic Clinic. Four children and a menagerie of animals later, she has finally found time to fulfill her lifelong dream of writing novels. A dreamer at heart, romance is the genre she spends most of her time writing and reading into the wee hours of the morning. When not juggling work responsibilities and writing, she enjoys hiking the beautiful hills and woods around her home, swimming, knitting, travelling, and spending time with her family.

Website: https://www.elizabethhartey.com

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
  

Elizabeth Hartey will be awarding $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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December 13: Long and Short Reviews
December 20: Kimmi Love
January 3: Mixed Book Bag
January 10: Notes From a Romantic's Heart
January 10: Harlie's Books

Relatively Crazy by Ellen Dye - Blurb Blitz And Giveaway

Relatively Crazy

by Ellen Dye

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GENRE: Women's Fiction/Romance

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BLURB:

On her fortieth birthday housewife Wanda Jo Ashton is expecting her husband's standard gift of an E and E from T-that being Elegant and Expensive from Tiffany's. However, what she gets is the news that her formerly successful, dependable corporate attorney husband is leaving her to pursue the rich life of a kept man. Left with nothing she has no choice but to escape the San Francisco area, with her sixteen-year-old daughter in tow and head toward the mountains of West Virginia and the quirky family she left behind twenty years ago. Here Wanda Jo must carve out a future, complete with career and home in the midst of family feuds, computer phobias and the occasional homebrewing explosion before she finally figures out life can indeed being again at forty.

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EXCERPT

Okay, there is was. Looking no different than twenty-two years ago. A small opening in the woods marked by a gray, metal, utilitarian mailbox and a graveled trail that passed for a driveway in these parts.

I was home. Oh God help me. Please.

I depressed the brake pedal, leaving behind the paved surface and tried not to wince as what sounded like millions of tiny gravel bits pinged against the underside of my car.

The azaleas lining the drive still looked the same. The one at the very end caught my attention, I could have sworn it jiggled. Oh no, it couldn’t be. Surely it was impossible now.

Suddenly the bush jumped in front of the car.

I slammed on the brakes, pinning Olivia to the seat with my outstretched arm. In the fashion of mothers everywhere I was protecting my offspring from flying through the windshield by crushing her windpipe while invoking the Maternal Arm.

I looked toward the hood and the half-dozen bobbing azalea twigs in front. I sat resolved as they rose and wre followed by an old pith helmet and a face which looked a bit older than I’d remembered, although it was hard to tell precisely, given the layers of green and black greasepaint. A body followed, dressed in a set of ancient Army –issued fatigues.

“Gun,” Olivia croaked, pointing.

I simply nodded, there would be plenty of time later for my daughter to find out exactly what was swimming around in the waters of the gene pool from whence she’d sprung.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

At the age of nine Ellen Dye decided she was going to be a writer when she found her Aunt Nettie’s trunk of True Confessions magazines and spent untold hours reading the lot, a bag of Munchos potato chips and a frosty RC Cola at her side. Then, being nine, she promptly forgot all about it as she got lost in the pesky business of growing up, And then one very lucky day she spotted a confession magazine on the grocery store shelf and began to tap out her own stories which were a delight to see published. Now she spends her days tapping out her characters’ happily-ever-afters for The Wild Rose Press.

Visit anytime at www.ellendye.com

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https://www.amazon.com/Relatively-Crazy-Ellen-Dye-ebook/dp/B076GNYR8X/

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

Ellen Dye will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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December 11: Long and Short Reviews
December 12: Edgar's Books
December 13: Rogue's Angels 
December 14: Punya Reviews...
December 15: Buried Under Romance
December 18: Locks, Hooks and Books
December 19: Up 'Til Dawn Book Blog
December 20: Sharing Links and Wisdom
December 20: Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews
December 21: Author C.A.Milson
December 21: Beyond Romance
December 22: Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews
January 2: Casey M's Corner
January 2: Readeropolis
January 3: Mixed Book Bag
January 3: Linda Nightingale...Wordsmith
January 4: Hope. Dreams. Life... Love
January 5: Tina Donahue Books - Heat with Heart
January 5: Independent Authors
January 8: My Reading Journeys
January 9: Nickie's Views and Interviews
January 10: Jennifer Macaire, Tell me a Story
January 11: The Avid Reader
January 12: Sascha Darlington's Microcosm Explored