Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Gratitude Month: Thanksgiving Book Reviews


“One thing I admire about Linda Weaver Clarke’s writing is that she desires to put the reader right there with her characters by describing the setting so well that you are swept away. From page one Linda eloquently describes in interesting details the surroundings and the feelings of her characters. I love when I begin reading a book and am taken in! The relationships and the communication between the characters is top notch.” –Melanie Ski, Jubilee Reviews

MYSTERY/ADVENTURE/A TOUCH OF ROMANCE

Book or Ebook: Desert Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans
Review: Romance, Mystery, and Regional History Collaborate to Create a Satisfying, Intriguing Story! It was difficult to put this one down. I cared about the characters, I cared about their ranch, and I was brainstorming right along with this delightful family, figuring out how to either remove the curse or solve the mystery that threatened to destroy their way of life. There are children flirting with romance, relational complexities, and a wedding in the works that just won’t seem to come together. The writing is clear and lively, never calling attention to itself or getting in the way of the story. The touches of humor and inclusion of regional history tie it all together to make a satisfying story all the more fascinating. Highly recommended! –Steve Miller, Author

NON-FICTION

Ebook: Writing Your Family Legacy
Review: It’s important to teach our children their heritage. Each of us has a story from our ancestors or even our own story to tell. It’s up to us to write these experiences down. Make your family legacy something your children will be proud of. “Many books are written about genealogy and how-to and give you templates, but this one is worth the time and effort to read and pass on to others. This one is a gem.” –Jimmy, Reviewer

Ebook: Reflections of the Heart
Review: Reflections of the Heart has 13 chapters of inspirational writings such as: The secret of Happiness, Laughter is the Best Medicine, Parenthood – A Great Responsibility, and Music Soothes the Soul. “The nuggets of wisdom are right-on, the quotes inspirational, and some of the stories moved me to tears. Goodness, what was the mysterious (and dreadful!) ailment that afflicted George as a boy? And my heart goes out to the author having had to bear a body cast at the tender age of 13... I now have a good idea of the kind of person the author is. You are a grateful, loving, sensitive, honest, courageous (not easy going to college at age 48!!!), giving woman – one I would love to meet. Reflections of the Heart reflects a beautiful heart and I was blessed by reading it.” –Evelyn Uslar-Pietri, Author

19 comments:

Unknown said...

I`d love to win Desert Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans. It looks like a very good read for me cause I love mystery, adventure and romance very much + I love the fact that it is available as a paperback.
I follow you via GFC as Dita Škarste.
My email: dita(dot)skarste(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for making it international, I really appreciate that! ;)

Ashfa said...

I'd love to win a book version of A Touch of Romance. I do love a heart- warming story and this one looks like a treat.

GFC Follower- Ashfa Anwer
My e-mail: blackcapballistics@gmail.com

squiresj said...

Book version only - mystery/adventure please
jrs362 at hotmail dot com
I love to find new authors to read and write reviews. I try to pass books on to let others know about good author's too

Nancy said...

Print book please
I'm torn between the Mystery/ Romance book because that type really apeals to me and then there is the investigating your family history because I've been doing family genealogy for probably 30 years and I'm real facinated with that.

Mary Preston said...

I would love to read DESERT INTRIGUE thank you. It does look very interesting.

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Ana Death Duarte said...

I'd love to win a paperback copy of "Desert Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans", because of its mix of romance, mystery and adventure ^^

Thanks for the giveaway ^^

I'm a GFC follower under the name>>> Ana Death Duarte

personaldeath (at) gmail (dot) com

Jesse Kimmel-Freeman said...

I'd like the paperback of Desert Intrigue. Sounds fun! :0)

Thanks for the chance.
gfc martian girl
Jesse
jesse.kimmelfreeman@gmail.com

mnleona said...

Writing Your Family Legacy is the one I would love to win. I do the family history and always find something new to learn when I read books and articles. The word "emotion" is true when writing about the family.
Appreciate the giveaway.
mnleona@aol.com

Peggy said...

Writing Your Family Legacy look wonderful. I just became a grandmother of 2 beautiful boys and it would be nice for them
Thanks
matternu@gmail.com

Sarah Perry said...

I would love to win Desert Intrigue: the Adventures of John and Julia Evans. It sounds like something that I could truly enjoy. I love books that you can really develop a connection with the characters and their stories. I would prefer a paperback if I were to win, please. I am a new follower via email. oddball2003@hotmail.com. Thank you for making it open to everyone :)

Wall-to-wall books said...

Hey Kinda, I just reviewed "Reflections of the Heart" on my blog today. Please stop by.

Jenn said...

I would love to win Desert Intrigue. It sounds really interesting. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
GRC: Jenn
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sweety said...

I would love to win "Desert Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans".I love Mystery!!

I'm an International.So, "eBook" for me :D

Thanks for the international giveaway!!

GFC name - sweety

sweety225(at)rocketmail(dot)com

Reviewing Shelf said...

A touch of romance looks really great.

email-reviewing.shelf@gmail.com

Denise Z said...

Thank you so much for your generosity :) I would love an ebook of Desert Intrigue, it sounds like a really good read. GFC Denise Zaky
dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com

jodi lasher said...

They all look very intersting so i would love to win any of them. Thanks

gfc follower jodi32
lasherjodi@yahoo.com

Daniel M said...

Desert Intrigue sounds good! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

Anonymous said...

I would love to win Desert Intrigue. You can't go wrong with a mixture of mystery, romance and adventure. The other titles in this series also looked interesting.
Bonnie Hilligoss/bonhill@speakeasy.net

Linda Weaver Clarke said...

I have picked 2 winners for Writing Your Family Legacy, 2 winners for Reflections of the Heart, and 3 winners for Desert Intrigue. Congratulations to the following winners!
For the Family Legacy: Leona and Peggy.
For Reflections: Jodi L and Bonnie H.
For Desert Intrigue: Sweety, Denise Z, and Mary Preston