Category: Book Review

  • Wildfire Threat Blog & Review Tour

    Wildfire Threat Blog & Review Tour

    I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

    Wildfire Threat JustRead Blog + Review Tour

    Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Wildfire Threat by Cathy McDavid, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

    ABOUT THE BOOK

    Wildfire Threat Title: Wildfire Threat Series: Mountain Rescue Collection Author: Cathy McDavid Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense Release Date: May 24, 2022 Genre: Romantic Suspense, Christian As flames race toward her ranchShe must rely on an old enemy… An out-of-control blaze has single mom Rayna Karstetter scrambling to protect her little boy, grandparents and their cattle. Forest ranger Aden Whitley offers his help, but Rayna doesn’t want to accept. Her feelings for Aden haven’t gone away…and neither has the sting of his betrayal. But when the wildfire forces an evacuation order, can they work together in order to survive? PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookDepository | IndieBound | Christianbook | BookBub


    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Cathy McDavid

    In the third grade, NY Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author Cathy McDavid made it her goal to read every Black Stallion book ever written. Who knew such an illustrious ambition would eventually lead to a lifelong love of all things western, owning a stagecoach pulled by six mules, and a career writing contemporary romances for Harlequin? With over 55 titles in print and 1.6 million books sold, This “almost” Arizona native and mother of grown twins is married to her own real-life sweetheart. After leaving the corporate world eight years ago, she now spends her days penning stories about handsome cowboys riding the range, busting broncs, and sweeping gals off their feet — oops, no. Make that winning the hearts of feisty, independent women who give the cowboys a run for their money.

    CONNECT WITH CATHY: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

    MY REVIEW

    During a wildfire, Rayna is working hard to save her grandparents herd of cows. Knowing that it’s all they have in the world, she is taking very dangerous chances. The ranger who shows up to spread the word about the worsening fire conditions in their area is a man who is the brother of an outlaw that severely injured Rayna’s grandfather.

    She doesn’t trust him, even though he says he’s been forgiven by God and has become a honest man with a career. She worries even more because her young son is getting very attached to him. This widow feels conflicted when she becomes attracted to him. Her plan to move the cattle during a wildfire to save them is something that the ranger, Aden, is firmly against.

    When Rayna’s grandfather takes off in his truck, the entire group is worried because he has dementia and heads straight for the fire. Risking their lives, Aden and Rayna drive toward the fire to rescue her grandfather. Although the book is rather slow in the beginning, there is fast-moving excitement in the rest of the book.


    TOUR GIVEAWAY

    (2) winners will receive a print copy of A Secret Christmas Wish and Her Cowboy Sweetheart, a cowboy coffee mug, a $5 Starbucks gift card, and author bling!

    Wildfire Threat JustRead Giveaway

    Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 31, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on June 7, 2022. 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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  • Papa The Shoemaker Review Tour

    Papa The Shoemaker Review Tour

    I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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    Papa the Shoemaker

    by Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán

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    GENRE: Children’s

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    BLURB:

    Hi there, my name is William and I have a question for you!

    Would you like to know how your shoes are made?

    I invite you to come inside my papa’s workshop and learn all the secrets of the ancient art of shoemaking and more.

    Let’s embark on a creative adventure of fun challenges and life lessons along the way.

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    Excerpt

    “On Monday, he designs and draws the model on paper. This time, the shoes will be red—my favourite colour. Next, he chooses the shoe lasts.

    On the shoe last, he makes the pattern to cut the pieces of leather.

    Papa tells me, “The last comes first. When you know what you want, you can plan the steps from where you are to where you want to be.”

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    AUTHOR Bio and Links:

    Having decided to change careers as professional dance instructors and competitors, Kyra and Dayán completed a yoga teacher training and strategic intervention life-coaching certification and together embarked on the journey of self-discovery by following a calling from deep inside their hearts.

    Inspired by the messages from numerous teachers of spirituality and personal growth, plus their love for children, Kyra & Dayán have made it one of their life purposes to translate the teachings they have learned throughout their evolution into children’s books, so the younger generations can benefit early on in their lives from the wisdom of those who have passed before them. Together they founded Feeling Good Books, with the intention to empower, inspire and provide children with tools that will help them navigate through life. They share a desire to contribute to the growth and well-being of each child and parent out there.

    Kyra and Dayán live in Montreal, Canada, with their five children.

    ABOUT FEELING GOOD BOOKS

    Feeling Good Books is all about empowering the divine within each child through meaningful messages found in each book and providing tools that will help children navigate through life. We love children, and children’s books! As parents ourselves, we are passionate about books that will help create a better world for the next generations.

    Our mission is to spread awareness about the inner knowing and inner wisdom we all possess since birth. Through each book we invite these inner powers to come forth and flourish into being. We believe by teaching our children early on the fundamental truth about life, it will help them to have a brighter and more positive journey.

    We invite you to check out every page on this website and begin seeing the world in a different light.

    Sending ‘feeling good’ vibes your way!

    WEBSITE – Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán – Authors (feelinggoodbooks.com)

    FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/feelinggoodbooks/

    INSTAGRAM – http://INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/feelinggoodbookseries/

    GOODREADS – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22235624.Kyra_Kalweit

    PURCHASE LINKS – Papa the Shoemaker                      

    AMAZON.COM – https://amazon.com/dp/0228856264

    AMAZON.CA – https://amazon.ca/dp/0228856264

    AMAZON KINDLE – https://amazon.com/dp/B09S8QBVDL 

    INDIGO CHAPTERS – https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/papa-the-shoemaker/9780228856269-item.html

    BARNES & NOBLE – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/papa-the-shoemaker-kyra-kalweit/1141012142

    BOOK DEPOSITORY – https://www.bookdepository.com/Papa-the-Shoemaker-Kyra-Kalweit-Dayan-Mantecon-Roldan/9780228856269

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    MY REVIEW

    This children’s book is very peaceful and sweet. Papa is the father of a little boy who likes to visit his father in the shoe making workshop. As Papa creates a pair of red shoes, the little boy watches each step. The father is wise and shows him how to make shoes but also passes on good life lessons.

    He taught him to take his time and do the steps correctly, but if he was to make a mistake he could go back and fix it. When the father had finished the red shoes and they were resting, the little boy accidently got shoe paint on them. He worried all night about the shoes.

    He thought of a solution and crept down to the workshop. There he opened the black shoe paint and splattered it equally on both shoes. He had found a solution to the problem and fixed it in a creative way. Papa was very proud that his son had learned a good lesson.

    The book is good for teaching children. The writing makes me think of Mr. Rogers and it shows how a good family will react to children doing something wrong. It’s a healthy reaction to someone who makes a mistake.

    GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

    Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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  • Siggy The Soccer Dog Book Tour

    Siggy The Soccer Dog Book Tour

    I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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    Siggy Loves Soccer by Brian Frederick

    Blurb 

    Siggy looks so cute as he twitches and turns in his sleep.

    But as they watch him, little do the family know that in his dream he is “Siggy Sosidj” the star player for Manchester United. It’s up to Siggy to rescue his team in the biggest game of his life. But can he do it?

    Join Siggy and a multi-national cast of doggie players to find out – in a fast-paced, beautifully illustrated tale about overcoming the odds, staying true to your purpose and being kind…

    Buy Links

    https://amzn.to/3NpFgii

    My Review

    Children will love the soccer-playing Dachshund named Siggy. Siggy is in his bed at home and dreaming of playing soccer with lots of other athletic soccer-playing dogs. The game is exciting but the score is 0 – 0. With little time left in the game, Siggy goes in. He moves across the field and just before the whistle scores the winning goal. The crowd screams his name and even sings a song in his honor.

    When Siggy wakes up he tells Phyllis about how he was the hero. She puts two sausages in his favorite bowl and he enjoys eating them.

    The book is adorable and I was a huge fan of the artwork. The beyond-basic illustrations are the star of this delightful children’s book. The dreamlike artwork appear to be paintings of the soccer-playing dogs in muted colors that are truly beautiful.

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  • The Magic of Daydreaming Book Tour

    The Magic of Daydreaming Book Tour

    I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. Affiliate links are included that won’t cost you a cent, but earn this site a fee.

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    The Magic of Daydreaming

    by Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán

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    GENRE: Children’s

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    BLURB:

    Mona is a small, purple, furry creature with a BIG dream. What is her dream? To one day fly high in the sky and enjoy the magnificent view from above. But how will she do it?

    We invite you to spread your wings by following along on Mona’s adventure in discovering how to make your dreams come true.

    Are you ready for the magic?

    EXCERPT

    “My little friend, the desire you feel inside shows that you have what it takes to make it happen. I will help you. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to fly, soar, and enjoy the view from above?”

    AUTHOR Bio and Links:

    Having decided to change careers as professional dance instructors and competitors, Kyra and Dayán completed a yoga teacher training and strategic intervention life-coaching certification and together embarked on the journey of self-discovery by following a calling from deep inside their hearts.

    Inspired by the messages from numerous teachers of spirituality and personal growth, plus their love for children, Kyra & Dayán have made it one of their life purposes to translate the teachings they have learned throughout their evolution into children’s books, so the younger generations can benefit early on in their lives from the wisdom of those who have passed before them. Together they founded Feeling Good Books, with the intention to empower, inspire and provide children with tools that will help them navigate through life. They share a desire to contribute to the growth and well-being of each child and parent out there.

    Kyra and Dayán live in Montreal, Canada, with their five children.

    ABOUT FEELING GOOD BOOKS

    Feeling Good Books is all about empowering the divine within each child through meaningful messages found in each book and providing tools that will help children navigate through life. We love children, and children’s books! As parents ourselves, we are passionate about books that will help create a better world for the next generations.

    Our mission is to spread awareness about the inner knowing and inner wisdom we all possess since birth. Through each book we invite these inner powers to come forth and flourish into being. We believe by teaching our children early on the fundamental truth about life, it will help them to have a brighter and more positive journey.

    We invite you to check out every page on this website and begin seeing the world in a different light.

    Sending ‘feeling good’ vibes your way!

    MY REVIEW

    This is a charming children’s book with cute illustrations. The characters are sweet and this tale will make a wonderful bedtime story. The Magic of Daydreaming tells about Mona who dreams of flying like the butterflies that she sees. She asks her friend the worm if he knows anyone who can teach her how to fly.

    He says to ask Mari the butterfly. When she meets Mari she gets the advice to go somewhere quiet and imagine being a butterfly. Mona lies down and covers herself with leaves. She goes to sleep dreaming about her desire to fly.

    When she wakes up, do you think the magic will have happened to Mona? This brightly illustrated book will be a favorite of young children.

    WEBSITE – Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán – Authors (feelinggoodbooks.com)

    FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/feelinggoodbooks/

    INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/feelinggoodbookseries/

    GOODREADS – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22235624.Kyra_Kalweit

    PURCHASE LINKS – The Magic of Daydreaming                      

    AMAZON.COM – https://amzn.to/3NNrpBG

    AMAZON.CA – https://amazon.ca/dp/0228856221

    AMAZON KINDLE – https://amazon.com/dp/B09S52QDBS

    INDIGO CHAPTERS – https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-magic-of-daydreaming/9780228856221-item.html

    BARNES & NOBLE – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-magic-of-daydreaming-kyra-kalweit/1140998653

    BOOK DEPOSITORY – https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Magic-of-Daydreaming-Kyra-Kalweit-Dayan-Mantecon-Roldan/9780228856221

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    GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

    Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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  • Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday

    Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday

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    This post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Alysson Foti Bourque. Affiliate link included. Full disclosure here.

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    MY REVIEW

    Cute kittens fill the book, Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday. Alycat and her brother Bugsy live with their parents. One morning Alycat came down for breakfast, but her mother served dinner instead. Alycat was happy about it even though she didn’t understand the reason. When she got on the bus, the driver had taken the driving route backwards. All throughout her day everything was backwards. She didn’t understand all the changes, but was cheerful.

    Alycat hoped that the next day would be back to normal. When she woke up thinking it was now Thursday, her dad said it was Wednesday. So, all the backwards events were nothing but a dream. Alycat showed her family and friends that she could accept change and have a great attitude.

    I love this beautiful hardback book. It’s high quality design is attractive and the illustrations are so lovely. I love the message that is conveyed with Alycat’s positive outlook no matter what changes came her way.

    ABOUT THE BOOK

    Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday

    Written by Alysson Foti Bourque

    Illustrated by Chiara Civati

    Ages 3-8 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Pelican Publishing | ISBN-13: 9781455626489

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Alycat wakes up to seafood gumbo for breakfast, and even though her house is the first stop for the school bus, the bus is already full when she boards. Alycat’s whole day is turning topsy-turvy. What is happening? Young readers will tag along on Alycat’s adventures during her very “cattywampus” Wednesday and learn that a little help from some friends and a good attitude can make your day.

    PURCHASE LINK

    https://amzn.to/3MFHFUv

    BookShop.org

    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/alycat-and-the-cattywampus-wednesday-alysson-foti-bourque/1140614729

    Author

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Award-winning author Alysson Foti Bourque is a certified elementary education teacher and earned a law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2007. After practicing law for six years, she traded writing trial briefs for writing children’s books. Alysson collaborates with non-profits to support philanthropic initiatives and enjoys speaking with children and teachers at schools and libraries, where she is accompanied by the life-size Alycat mascot.

    For more information, visit https://alycatseries.com.

    https://www.facebook.com/thealycatseries/

    https://www.instagram.com/thealycatseries/

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    https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAlycatSeries

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    Monday, May 9, 2022The Children’s Book ReviewA book review ofAlycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday
    Tuesday, May 10, 2022The Fairview ReviewA book review ofAlycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday
    Wednesday, May 11, 2022BookShelfMommaA book review ofAlycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday
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    Friday, May 13, 2022Confessions of a Book AddictA book giveaway ofAlycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday
    Monday, May 16, 2022Life Is What It’s CalledAn interview withAuthor Alysson Foti Bourque
    Tuesday, May 17, 2022Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersAn article by author Author Alysson Foti Bourque
    Wednesday, May 18, 2022icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review ofAlycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday
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    Friday, May 20, 2022Lisa’s ReadingA book review ofAlycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday
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    Enter for a chance to win a copy of Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday and a plush Alycat!

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    A copy of Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday by Alysson Foti Bourque

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    A copy of Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday by Alysson Foti Bourque

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