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Win $100 Amazon GC or Paypal Cash – Becky Monson Book Blast!

August 15, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

 

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Thirty-Four Going on Bride by Becky Monson

It really seems Julia Dorning is ready to lose it. With her over-the-top wedding that her sister, Anna, took upon herself to create, and the under-staffed popular bakery that she runs, she can barely find time to breathe.

All that Julia ever wanted was a small wedding on the beach with family and friends. But now Julia has to contend with not only her sister’s plans, but those of her future mother-in-law, as well. Not wanting to step on anyone’s toes, especially her mother-in-law’s, Julia just goes along with it.

She can only take so much, though, and when her newest employee, Kate, makes things harder at the bakery, Julia has to find a way to simplify her life.

Can she do it or will she end up a basket case? Find out how she does it in this hilarious conclusion to the Spinster series!

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Becky MonsonAuthor Becky Monson
By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. In her debut novel, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last… but it probably won’t.


Praise for the Book
“My favorite of the series!” – Author Jennifer Peel
“Becky Monson did it again!” – Amazon Reviewer
“It’s rare that I want to give a book six stars, but this is certainly one of them.” -Blogger Connie Fischer, Bookworm2bookworm
 

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#Win $50 Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card – Candlelight Kisses #Giveaway

May 1, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein

 

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Candlelight Kisses by Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole

Book #1 In the Almost An Angel Series

A romantic and zany new series by bestselling authors Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole

Gracie Louise Andrews had led a perfectly ordinary, humdrum life–right up until the day she died and became an angel … err … almost an angel. In order to become a real angel, she must prove herself. She’s given the assignment to help couples find lasting love–an overwhelming task, considering her own love life was a complete disaster. Begrudgingly, Gracie accepts her new role and is assigned her first couple: Alex Swanson and Dawson Allen.

Alex, a self-made business owner who has her nose constantly to the grind, regrets losing Dawson, the love of her life. Formerly the Marketing Director of Alex’s company, Dawson has moved out of state and is no longer a part of her life.

Gracie uses her newfound angel powers to orchestrate a wacky plan to bring the couple back together. Things go awry when a handsome, mysterious stranger sweeps Gracie off her feet and threatens to distract her from her mission. Will her zany antics save the day, or will she bumble the whole thing up and forgo any chance of ever becoming an angel?

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Excerpt From Candlelight Kisses

She was floating, drifting without a care in the world. It was the feeling of being caught up in a glorious dream where time and space were irrelevant. “Wow! This is incredible!” Gracie sighed contentedly, not wanting to wake up, but her eyes seemed to have a mind of their own as they popped open. She glanced around, expecting to see the familiar surroundings of her bedroom but then realized with a jolt that her favorite overstuffed chair and other comfy furnishings had been replaced with a metal chair, nondescript walls, and some sort of medical device. There was a solid red line going across the screen, and this annoying beeping kept wailing like an opera singer who’d gotten stuck on the same note. Her mind whirled in confusion as she realized that she was hovering in midair, her back pressed against the ceiling.

Then she noticed that the room was full of people, gathered around a hospital table, frantically working to revive someone—a woman. She looked down, only mildly curious about whom the person could be. She was too busy enjoying being weightless and the carefree feeling that had overtaken her. All of her problems seemed obsolete, and she felt free and unencumbered, a happy balloon sailing in the air. Something about the scene below drew her attention, and she realized that the people scurrying about were doctors and nurses. Their faces were pinched and drawn. She wondered why they were all so sad.

The doctor, a middle-aged man with graying temples shook his head. “We’ve done all we can do.” There was a note of finality in his voice as his hands fell limp to his side. A nurse nodded and began pulling a sheet over the woman’s head. It was only then that Gracie caught a glimpse of the lifeless girl on the table. A soundless scream wrenched from her throat as she recognized the face. It was her!

 

Youngblood PooleJennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole

Jennifer and Sandra—daughter and mother writing duo—have been writing together for many years and have over a dozen published novels, a collection of short stories, and a children’s book (released under the pen name of Periwinkle Blue). They feel it’s a great privilege to be able to collaborate with each other as it adds a depth and spice to their work that neither of them could get independently. For them, writing is a continual journey of discovery. They have so many ideas for books that it’s hard to focus on one at a time.
Both of them have a penchant for chocolate, seafood, and movies.
Jennifer has a B.A. in English and Social Sciences from BYU Hawaii, and Sandra has a Masters in Business Administration. Jennifer and Sandra now live in the Rocky Mountains with their families.

 

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#Win $50 Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card – Convergence #Giveaway

May 1, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

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THE CONVERGENCE by Tenille Berezay

What would you do if you had special gifts? Hiding remarkable physical abilities, seventeen-year-old Desiree Morgan buries herself inside the realities of high school. But when Blake Thomas infiltrates her life, all of Desiree’s secrets begin to unravel. With answers come more questions, and soon she is entangled in a world of secret societies, human experimentation, perilous power-struggles, and ultimate sacrifice. To escape, Desiree can’t be simply extraordinary…she must redefine the impossible.

THE CONVERGENCE is a story of one girl’s search to understand herself and the realization of what makes her truly great.

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“If you like the action of Divergent, romance of Twilight, and super human powers like X-men, you’ll absolutely love this book.”

“I have read a lot of young adult science fiction/romance and this is right up there with the best of them.”

“I was captured from the beginning by Desiree’s story, but even more so by the handsome and charming Blake.”

 

Excerpt

Following the rescue came the terror. Terror for what I’d done, what I could do. The realization that my abilities extended beyond what I had ever, ever anticipated. I’d been pushing myself, not attempting the impossible. Emotions from that night teem inside of me; so much rage from my date, fright for the injured people, and ultimately dismay for myself. For what I am.
After fruitless searching, I thought I accepted it. Gave up on ever understanding. But I didn’t.
I stare down at my empty yet terrifyingly powerful hands. Clenching them into fists, I spin and sprint away. Again I internalize the useless emotions, the lingering doubt.
Hope. This hope I’ve been given is a dangerous thing

 

tenilleAuthor Tenille Berezay

After living throughout the western U.S., Tenille now claims rural Northern Nevada as her home. If she’s not being consumed by a book—whether her own or another author’s—she’d like to be found horseback riding, backpacking with her high-school sweetheart/husband, or photographing their three beautiful children.

 

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Ends 5/18/16

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#Win $50 Amazon GC or Paypal Cash – Gratitude Journals #Giveaway

April 23, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

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Gratitude Journals by MK McClintock

Here are some things to consider. What particular talents have you been blessed with? What special challenges have you faced and overcome? Who has impacted your life in a positive way, no matter how large or small the good deed? How did you feel when someone gave you a helping hand?

When we focus on the positive things in our lives, we are replacing negative energy with positive affirmations. To put it simply, gratitude means being grateful for everything you have and are, every single day.

This journal is a powerful instrument that provides a simple, yet effective foundation for your personal declarations of gratitude and thanksgiving. Discover your voice, your dreams, and the profound moments of your life with daily expressions of appreciation.

100% of all author royalties from the Africa Collection gratitude journals goes to the Africa Heartwood Project. Learn more about them at www.africaheartwoodproject.org.

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MK McclintockAuthor MK McClintock
MK McClintock, an award-winning author and life-long seeker and adventurer, is inspired by the good works of mankind and believes that within every person is a better version of themselves waiting to be discovered. She lives a quiet life in the Rocky Mountains.

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Catch the moving “He Named Me Malala” Monday 2/29 and a Giveaway

February 28, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 6 Comments

On Monday, February 29, at 8pm est/7pm central, you can catch the moving documentary “He Named Me Malala” on its TV premiere on the National Geographic Channel.  

I remember the first time I saw Malala on TV and heard her story. Her words truly moved me as well as her beauty and grace. Once a target of the Taliban, Malala’s bravery shines through, and, as the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, she is now a leading advocate for children’s rights and girl’s education.

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ABOUT THE MOVIE:
HE NAMED ME MALALA is an intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The then 15-year-old was singled out, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education, and the attack on her sparked an outcry from supporters around the world. She miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally as co-founder of the Malala Fund.
 
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman) shows us how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education for all girls worldwide. The film gives us an inside glimpse into this extraordinary young girl’s life – from her close relationship with her father who inspired her love for education, to her impassioned speeches at the UN, to her everyday life with her parents and brothers.

I’m also pleased to be able to offer a giveaway for my readers.

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Enter below to win a copy of the book: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai

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For Your Heart! Nordic Naturals, The Mediterranean Diet and a Wellness Giveaway!

February 15, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 23 Comments

February is National Heart Health Month.

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Did you know that more than 610,000 people die each year in the United States alone from heart disease. That’s one in every four deaths, making it the leading cause of death in both men and women. It’s no surprise that the American Heart Association recommends that we eat fish two times per week to try and support our overall cardiovascular function and reduce the incidence of heart disease. Thousands of clinical studies have shown that an increased intake of EPA and DHA – the omega-3 essential fatty acids which are naturally found in fish and fish oil – have many cardiovascular benefits.

Support for the heart-health benefits of Omega-3’s is so strong that health policy makers worldwide – including the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization – agree that EPA and DHA help maintain heart health and prevent heart disease.

Both of my parents have had heart disease and it has been difficult to see them suffer from the effects. I try to be as diligent and aware as possible and am always looking for ways to help promote heart health for myself and those I love.

Now for some good news! Heart disease can often be prevented and helped when we make healthier choices in diet and lifestyle.

As a holistic health therapist, I was always searching for the purest, highest quality products since what we take in is so crucial to our overall health and wellbeing. I began using Nordic Naturals over 8 years ago, especially the Omegas. I had gotten mono in college and later on chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. I really wanted something that would help my immune system and my joints, as well as be anti-inflammatory and helpful for heart and brain function. I’m a big proponent of Omega Oils to help maintain good health.

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Omega-3’s are part of every cell in our body, including the brain. They help with attention, memory and a balanced nervous system. I personally buy Nordic Naturals Omega-3 supplements because I feel they are the purest and most effective. I love that they take such great care with their products and have wonderful options for both children and adults.

The #1 Fish Oil Company in the US, Nordic Naturals is committed to delivering the world’s safest, most effective omega oils to help provide the essentials of an extraordinary life. They understand the importance of combining fish oil supplementation with a heart-healthy diet rich in nutrient dense food, such as the Mediterranean diet along with an active lifestyle to support our heart health.

They are also very environmentally responsible using sustainable fishing practices and having great corporate social responsibility. Nordic Naturals also supports organizations that make our planet a healthier place.

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For the past month, I’ve been taking Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2X as well as their CoQ10 Ubiquinol and reading The Complete Mediterranean Diet by Dr Michael Ozner.ultimateomega2xbottleubiquinol nn

The Omega 2X features Nordic Naturals highest concentration triglyceride form omega-3 oil in a soft gel that delivers 1000mg EPA+DHA which provides wonderful heart, brain and immune health support.

I can tell you that I notice a strong difference when I take them and when I forget to take them. If the body is like a machine, then the Omegas are the oil that helps it run smoothly. It has helped me personally with focus, energy, joint pain, and even stomach issues. I do highly recommend them.

The COQ10 Ubiquinol provides antioxidant support, supports cellular energy production, helps neutralize free radicals, and promotes cardiovascular health as well.

The Complete Mediterranean Diet by Dr Michael Ozner

 

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A quick anecdote. After college, I traveled quite a bit and I lived on the Greek Island, Alonissos, for over a month. I would have loved to have stayed longer! I felt so whole in body, mind, and spirit. A lot of this had to do with diet and lifestyle. And, I noticed that the residents there lived their lives differently than many of my American compatriots.

They laughed more; they spent more time in the moment. Instead of rushing from one place to another, instead of grabbing a burger and fries and eating it on the way to a meeting, they took a long lunch break. Workers sat together at tables with large bowls of cucumber and tomato salads topped with feta, fresh fish, fruits and vegetables. Often there was red wine. To me, they didn’t seem too concerned with the ‘small stuff’.

In The Complete Mediterranean Diet, Dr Ozner, a top cardiologist talks about this type of lifestyle versus the classic American one and how you can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of other diseases as well. The book is easy to read and ‘digest’. The diet is absolutely delicious, not a ‘deprivation’ diet by any means and is simple to follow. There are over 500 easy to make classic and delightul Mediterranean recipes. I am working my way through!

Some examples are: Grilled Citrus Salmon with Garlic Greens, Pizza Margherita, Roasted Baby Artichokes with Parmesan Cheese, Toasted Crepe Cups with Fresh Berries in a Lemon Yogurt Sauce. Sign me up!

So, you see, the road to a healthier lifestyle does not have to be painful. There are a lot of wonderful tips in the book that will get you started on a common sense path.

With the Mediterranean Diet and my Nordic Naturals, I’m feeling supported, especially regarding my heart. I worry sometimes about my future health, but, taking the steps to wellness not only makes me feel healthy in body, but also calms my fears.

If you would like to win a wonderful wellness package featuring the products mentioned in this post, just enter via Giveaway Tools below.

SPECIAL CODE FOR MY READERS: Get a 15% discount on all phone and web orders and free shipping on all orders over $25 at Nordic Naturals – Use HEART16 (expires 5/01/16).

Cheers! Here’s to your heart health!

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One lucky reader will receive:  1 bottle of Ultimate Omega 2X (60-count), 1 bottle of CoQ10 Ubiquinol (60-count), the book The Complete Mediterranean Diet by Dr Michael Ozner and a Swag Bag ($135 value)

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Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card or $50 in Paypal Cash – Broken Things To Mend

January 5, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

broken things to mendBroken Things to Mend by Karey White

***This book is part of a multi-author project that features one recurring character–the match maker–but it is a stand-alone novel.***

Celia is in desperate need of a chang. She needs a change of scenery, a change of pace, and a complete redo of all her relationships. Clueless what to do, she opens a map, closes her eyes, and lets fate decide her future. Then she packs her meager belongings and buys a one-way ticket to a little town on the fringes of Oregon’s Deschutes National Forest called Sisters. She’s wanted a family for years. Will she find one in Sisters?

What Celia doesn’t plan to find is a strange Chinese woman whose meddling ways keep throwing her in the path of a handsome, but reserved, forest ranger. But no matter how kind or dependable Silas seems to be, there are some things in Celia’s past that neither of them can escape, and this time, the damage might be too much to mend.

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Karey WhiteAuthor Karey White

Karey White grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel, Gifted, was a Whitney Award Finalist.

She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is currently working on her next book.

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Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from Goodreads and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Win $50 Paypal Cash or Amazon GC! – True Colors Book Blast Giveaway

June 25, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 2 Comments

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When Landry Albright enters a modeling competition with her two best friends, she runs into jealousy when she advances to the next level without them. Now who should enter, but the gorgeous Devon, who also makes the first cut of the modeling contest. Devon seems like the perfect new best friend, but, the question is, can their friendship survive the competition? Throw in a new boy, jealousy and loyalty issues, and also insults from hair stylists. How’s a girl to deal?

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Author Biography

Krysten Lindsay Hager is an author and a book addict who has never met a bookstore that she didn’t like. She’s worked as a journalist and she writes middle grade, YA, humor essays, and adult fiction. Her debut novel, TRUE COLORS, was released  June 17th from Astraea Press. She is originally from Michigan but has lived in South Dakota, Portugal, and currently resides in Southern Ohio where you can find her reading and writing when she is not busy catching up on her favorite shows.

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Win $100 Paypal cash or Amazon GC – Polar Opposites Book Blast – Giveaway!

June 22, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 3 Comments

Polar OppositesPolar Opposites: Super Villain Academy #2

The supers are now balanced. Academies have altered their curriculum to be able to  teach both sides of the superpower spectrum. All’s well in the super world. Or is it?

When Mystic kidnaps Oceanus, Jeff learns it is not all well. Turning to the newly balanced supers for assistance, he panics to find that they have done nothing to rescue Oceanus. When no ransom request follows, he worries that Mystic’s plan never included returning his girlfriend to him. Frustrated, he’s forced to work with the only super who is willing to help. Oceanus’ ex-villain, ex-boyfriend, Set.

Mystic isn’t the only one who’s hiding something. Nothing about Jeff is balanced at all. Temper flares result in scorched clothing and flying furniture, and his charm has become an indiscriminating people-magnet.

Jeff is convinced, or maybe he’s just hopeful, that his lack of control is directly related to Oceanus being gone. But will he and Set find her before Jeff loses control completely and, if they do, will they find her alive?

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When her children were young and the electricity went out, Kai Strand gathered her family around the fireplace and they all told stories, one sentence at a time. Her boys were very fond of the ending, “And then everybody died. The end.” Now an award winning children’s author, Kai crafts fiction for kids and teens to help provide an escape hatch from their reality. With a selection of novels for young adult and middle grade readers and short stories for the younger ones, Kai entertains children of all ages, and also their adults.

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$50 Amazon GC or Paypal Cash Giveaway – Blackwood Crossing Book Blast

June 11, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

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If you had choose, would you choose loyalty or love?

Torn between loyalty to her family and the refusal to marry a laird she despises, Rhona Davidson accepts a dangerous proposal from a man she knows only as Blackwood.

Leaving behind a life of leisure, Charles Blackwood bravely serves his country with honor and with the skill of a trained British agent. When his newest case returns him to the wild Highlands of Scotland, he has to choose between killing a man and saving the only woman he has ever loved.

Charles and Rhona join their lives, only to discover that their decisions will result in bloodshed, unless they can uncover a truth long buried deep in the Highland soil.

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“Rhona?”

She ignored the light rap on the door, not wishing for Wallace to see the results of her father’s anger.

“Would you like me to send him away, my lady?”

Rhona looked across the room at Emsley, her maid of three years. Her brother knocked again. “No, please let him in.”

“I’ll return later.”

“That won’t be necessary, Emsley. I prefer quiet tonight, but thank you.”

Emsley gathered up the dress Rhona had worn that day and answered the door. She glanced back at Rhona before stepping aside, allowing Wallace to enter. Rhona waited until the door closed behind the maid before speaking.

“I thought Father would have you occupied all evening.”

Wallace stepped toward the fire and lowered himself into the chair opposite Rhona. She kept her face turned. Though it didn’t appear it would bruise, her cheek still bore the redness from her father’s strong hand.

“He only just released me, but then I spoke with Graham.” Wallace leaned forward and using a gentle touch, turned her face. “You should have told me.”

“It would only have angered Father to have you caught in the middle.”

Wallace’s face tightened. “Has he ever done that before?”

“No, but it was bound to happen. Father and I have been at odds for years.”

“I know you stayed for me, Rhona.”

She smiled at her brother. Wallace had started at Eton when he was thirteen but returned home during all of his breaks. Rhona never wanted her brother to find himself alone for too long with Calum Davidson, but now that he was eighteen, Rhona knew she could no longer protect him.

“I’ve never regretted that decision.”

Wallace stared into the low-burning flames. “I want to go to university, but I can’t imagine returning here after. Alistair will inherit, and I have a chance to make a life for myself.”

“You’ve decided on a course?”

“I want to study the law.”

Rhona slowly shook her head. “If you told Father that, I can’t imagine he’s pleased.”

Wallace grinned. “Irate is what he is. He forbade it, of course, and promised to cut me off, but I don’t care.”

Rhona scooted forward in her chair. “You’ll make a fine solicitor one day. Don’t worry about Father. Mother’s money is not for me alone.”

“I cannot take anything from you.”

“You won’t. I’m giving it to you. Mother left you enough to pay for Oxford.”

Wallace sat forward. “You never said anything.”

“I couldn’t, not as long as you were beholden to Father. You can make your own decisions now, without interference.”

Wallace leaned back, his lips forming a wide grin. “Father won’t like this.”

Rhona laughed, then covered her mouth. “No, he won’t.”

Wallace sobered, his eyes studying her cheek. “Promise me you won’t stay here any longer.”

Her brother’s fierce words brought her reality to the surface. She would be gone, but she would not marry Crawford. The only way to ensure that her father could not force her was to act tonight. Her plan would require her brother’s cooperation.

“Wallace, listen to me. I need to ask something of you. It won’t be easy, and I can’t explain why.”

“You’re worrying me.”

Rhona reached out and covered his hands with her own. A few moments ago mirth had filled her mind, but now desperation clouded her heart. “Will you trust me?”

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MK McClintockAuthor MK McClintock

MK McClintock is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer. She loves spending hours walking along rivers or over mountains, enjoys the Scottish Highlands, and likes to put her creative energy to good use in the kitchen. She dreams of a time when life was simpler, the land was rougher, and the journies were more rewarding. With her heart deeply rooted in the past and her mind always on adventure, McClintock lives and writes in Montana.

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Ends 6/30/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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