Top Ten Tuesday Books To Read in a Storm

 

Welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday edition sponsored by The Artsy Reader Girl. Today's topic is books to read during a storm; thunder, or snowstorm. 

In a thunderstorm, I enjoy reading books with a spooky feel like. . .

                                                            

                                                               
                                                                                                                                

              

And when it snows, I need sunshine and laughter. 

Here in Idaho, we have more inversions and no sunlight, it's like having a layer of fog outside than snow, and the only way to see any sun is to go up to the mountains.

What do you read during a storm? Tell me in the comments!

Top Ten Tuesday - Thanksgiving Thankfulness

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to a thankful Top Ten Tuesday. I meant to do this yesterday but the day got away from me and I couldn't think of what to focus on. 

I'm thankful for Rom-Com authors like but not limited to . . .

Courtney Walsh

Bethany Turner

Besty St. Amant Haddox

Toni Shiloh

Sarah Monzon

Angela Ruth Strong

I am thankful for Historical authors like but not limited to...

Laura Frantz

Jocelyn Green

Sarah Sundin

Amanda Barratt

Pepper Basham

I am thankful for biblical authors like but not limited to...

Mesu Andrews

Jill Eileen Smith

Tosca Lee

Heather M. Kaufman

I am thankful for Split-Time/Mystery authors like but not limited to...

Jamie Jo Wright

Amanda Dykes

Gabrielle Meyer

Christina Suzann Nelson

I am thankful for Contemporary and Contemporary Romance authors like but not limited to...

Rachel Hauck

Denise Hunter

Nicole Deese

Janine Rosche

Believe me, I could add a lot more but my brain is running on empty. Some amazing authors are writing fantastic books for us to read. I hope you and your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We're doing away with traditional Thanksgiving fare and having Italian Beef. It was requested by one of my granddaughters. 

Perilous; Age of Honor Book Six by Tamara Leigh Reviewed

 

About the book:

Title: Perilous

Series: Age of Honor

Author: Tamara Leigh

Medieval Romance

PP: 402

THE WULFRITHS. FIRST. IN BETWEEN. IN THE END.

The late middle ages. England’s king seeks to recover the French lands of his ancestor William the Conqueror and claim the continental throne. France’s king aspires to seize the remainder of his royal vassal’s lands and retain his throne. So begins the Hundred Years’ War, the backdrop against which the formidable Wulfriths of the AGE OF CONQUEST and AGE OF FAITH series continue their tale.

SCOURGE OF THE ENGLISH

Chevalier Amaury de Chanson, once the King of France’s prized privateer on the high seas, has been through the crucible of battle and betrayal. Believed to have perished during an English siege, after years of enslavement by an old adversary, he escapes. Vengeance burning bright, he resolves to destroy his enemy’s pirating operations. Arriving in England where his orphaned son has become the ward of the formidable Baron Wulfrith, he encounters the man’s sister. When Lady Fira unmasks his disguise, Amaury is forced to flee with her to keep her out of enemy hands. As they navigate lands fraught with danger, he is drawn to the woman whose spirit stirs a long-dormant heart, further complicating his quest. Then there’s the secret she holds close… Caught between a longing for justice and feelings he dare not indulge lest the dark of him slay the light of her, will he choose redemption and a future with Fira, or will the tides of vengeance sweep both into the abyss?

KEEPER OF THE BOOK OF WULFRITH

As keeper of her family’s history, Lady Fira anticipates expanding her part in their tale once she weds. When that hope and her independence is threatened by an illness some believe evidence of evil, she hides her symptoms lest her protective family reduce her life to little more than a threadbare tapestry. While continuing to research Wulfrith lore and hone her archery skills, a covert outing places her in the path of the vengeful, long-lost sire of her brother’s ward, entangling her in his bid to escape an enemy who has traded the sea for land. Though secretly thrilled to embark on an adventure, when their flight forces her to act as no lady should and her illness jeopardizes their lives, her courage and faith are tested. And more so with her heart seeking to claim his amid mounting peril. Will he risk his quest for vengeance—even his life—for a woman whose affliction is destined to keep them apart?

From USA Today Bestselling author Tamara Leigh, the sixth book in a new medieval romance series set in the 14th century during The Hundred Years’ War.

Go to Tamara's Website for all your purchasing options.

My Thoughts:

I've been a fan of Tamara Leigh's since 2008 when I read Faking Grace. I haven't read all of her medieval stories, but the ones I have have stuck with me. This one is a new favorite because she wove into the story a character struggling with epilepsy and did a fantastic job.

I loved Fira . . . watching her sneaking off without an escort just made me giggle. Even in today's modern medicine, my mom wanted to put me in a bubble, my girls have said they're going to create a bubble suit that I will put on when I'm alone.

Tamara Leigh's storytelling is vivid and places the reader right in the pages of the story.

She also had Fira place a piece of cloth in her mouth at night when she went to sleep to protect her mouth from a seizure. While I don't have tonic clonic, mainly known as convulsive. But I chew my tongue and cheek horribly usually drawing blood with temporal lobe epilepsy.

As a reader, I haven't read many books with an epilepsy character. It was so fun to read this story and see what might have happened in medieval times. I think this might be my favorite book of the year!

About Tamara Leigh

Tamara Leigh signed a 4-book contract with Bantam Books in 1993, her debut medieval romance was nominated for a RITA award, and successive books with Bantam, HarperCollins, and Dorchester earned awards and places on national bestseller lists.

 

In 2006, the first of Tamara’s inspirational contemporary romances was published, followed by six more with Multnomah and RandomHouse. Perfecting Kate was optioned for a movie, Splitting Harriet won an ACFW Book of the Year award, and Faking Grace was nominated for a RITA award.

 

In 2012, Tamara returned to the historical romance genre with the release of Dreamspell and the bestselling Age of Faith and The Feud series. Among her #1 bestsellers are her general market romances rewritten as clean and inspirational reads, including Lady at Arms and Lady of Conquest. In late 2018, she released Merciless, the first book in the AGE OF CONQUEST series, followed by Fearless and Nameless in 2019, unveiling the origins of the Wulfrith family. Watch for Reckless in Autumn 2020. Psst!—It all began with a woman.

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Tamara lives near Nashville with her husband, a German Shepherd who has never met a squeaky toy she can’t destroy, and a feisty Morkie who keeps her company during long writing stints.

You can connect with Tamara on the following social media sites.

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Top Ten Tuesday TBR Books That Have Been On My Shelf The Longest

 

Happy Tuesday! Welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. 

I'm sorry it's been almost a month since my last Top Ten Tuesday. Life happens. I had a hard time deciding which books have been around the longest on my TBR then I looked at the top shelf of one of my bookcases and found these lovelies that have been around quite a while. 

Have you read any of these? Are they on your TBR shelf? Let me know in the comments.

                                                           

First Christmas Personalized Storybook by StoryBug

Welcome to the Blog Tour for the First Christmas Personalized Story Book by StoryBug, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: First Christmas Personalized Story Book
Publisher: Storybug
Release Date: August 1, 2024
Genre: Children's Christmas Gift Book

Immerse your little one in the joy of their first Christmas with the 'First Christmas Personalized Story Book,' where the magic of the holiday season comes alive through a story tailored just for them. Though they may not yet read, the sound of a loved one narrating a tale that features them will fill their world with wonder and make this personalized storybook a memorable part of their early Christmases. 

 PURCHASE LINKS: StoryBug

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My Thoughts: This was a fun little book to make for my granddaughter, Alexys. While this will technically be her second Christmas, I wanted something fun for her for Christmas. This would be a great gift for new parents or grandparents. Using their software portal you can design the baby and the parent. 

About the Publisher

Story Bug is inspiring kids to read more through the use of fully personalized children's storybooks.

Visit storybug.com to follow them on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(5) winners will each receive a hardcover book from StoryBug!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 13, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 20, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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Fiance' Finale by Angela Ruth Strong

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Fiancé Finale by Angela Ruth Strong hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Fiancé Finale 

Series: Love Off Script #3 

Author: Angela Ruth Strong 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: October 22, 2024 

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance 

Charlie Newberg is sure about one thing: Nicole Lemaire is the woman God wants him to marry. There's a slight problem, though—he's already left her once. The day before their wedding. To make a documentary. 

But he's got a plan. The marketing firm she works for is the ideal choice for promoting his new film. Collaborating will give him the perfect chance to propose again, so he conspires with her boss to make sure she runs the campaign for the same kind of documentary Charlie left her—basically at the altar—for. 

Despite Nicole's resistance, the two work well together. But Charlie's going to need more than teamwork to convince the jilted bride to give him a second chance. In fact, he might need to fall in love in a way he's never really understood.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Kregel Publications | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

More Books from this Series: 

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My Thoughts

Angela Ruth Strong writes stories that are powerful and full of redemption and dusted with perfectly timed comedic scenes. I have enjoyed all three books in this series. In this book, I was ready to pummel Charlie for leaving Nicole for a trip.

 

I mean a guy, Charlie, misses the wedding. . . how in the world do you miss your wedding?? Decide to take a trip to the Amazon?

Nicole struggles to forgive him for skipping their first wedding. With Ms. Strong's pen, she places Nicole and Charlie in very uncomfortable situations so they can both see what went wrong in their relationship.

Angela Strong tackles quite a bit in these pages; being afraid to love, redemption, hypocrisy within the church, and making peace with past relationships. That's a mouthful, but if you read this book, and I hope you do; you'll find yourself checking yourself about how you handle these issues and if you express love like Jesus would.

I have read and loved all three of these books in the Love Off Script series. This book can stand alone, but you may want to read the others for all the relationship content

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I wasn't required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the Author

Angela Ruth Strong is the founder of IdaHope Christian Writers. Her books have earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been a finalist for the Christy, won the Cascade Award, and become Amazon best sellers. Her book Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana released as a movie in 2022. Strong lives in Meridian, Idaho, with her husband.

Connect with Angela by visiting angelaruthstrong.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Fiancé Finale and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 23, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 30, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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Top Ten Tuesday How My Reading Habits Have Changed

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. I had to give this a lot of thought before I created a post.

I read and reread The Flowers in the Attic series as a teen. I also read some Stephen King, Cujo, and It. I only remember those two because I read them with my best friend and when we saw the movies she was scared of big dogs and clowns.

As a young married woman, I read Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, and Nelson Demille. Then friends in our Sunday School Class recommended we read This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. While that book wasn't my favorite I read book two, Piercing the Darkness, a new world of Christian literature was opened and I couldn't get enough. I've read all of Peretti's novels; The Visitation, The Oath, The Monster, House, Prophet, Hangman's Curse, Tilly, and Illusion. 

Before starting my blog I was on a website called, Frugal Reader. It was a book trading site. When the site collapsed a friend introduced me to Bonnie Calhoun who ran Christian Fiction Blog Alliance. I became a blogger for her and then I worked for her in operations making sure blog posts had been posted.

Since 2007, I've only read Christian Fiction. While my tastes have varied some I mainly read Christian Fiction. Rom-com, Biblical Fiction, and Dual Time are some of my favorite genres. The way I read has changed too. I had an early e-reader before Amazon created the Kindle. Now, I read mostly on my Kindle, and even though I love an actual book it hurts my hand to hold. As my dad would say "Getting old ain't for sissies!" And he's right.

How have your reading habits changed over the years?