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  Join us for this tour from June 23 to July 18, 2025! Book Details: Book Title: THE THINGS THEY DIDN'T SEE by Angela Shaeffer Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 358 pages Genre: Women's Fiction, Family Saga Publisher: Wander Lane Press Release date: June 2025 Format available for review: softback-paperback (USA only), and ebook (GIFTED KINDLE, EPUB, PDF, MOBI (for Kindle)) internationally. Content Rating: PG + M: Mild profanity with some mature themes (self harm, suicide attempt) “Exquisitely crafted . . . [an] emotive tour-de-force.” — Publishers Weekly BookLife (Editor’s Pick) Book Description: Raised on sunny days at Lake Koda, Jill piloted a speedboat long before driving a car. Her husband and three boys share her love for boating—until a surprise storm and tragic accident change everything. As grief settles in, Jill and her family are drifting apart. Her relationship with teenage Jake grows strained when everything she says or does seems to be wrong. Her husband, Matt, takes Jake’s side, and even her sweet youngest child doesn’t trust her judgment. Jake is trying to be a good kid but doesn’t know where to turn when his head and heart are constantly racing, and Matt just wants peace between his wife and son. Tensions build as they bump and bang into one another. There’s too much extra space for a family of four living in a home built for five. Emotional and ultimately hopeful, The Things They Didn’t See is the story of a family’s love for each other clouded by misunderstandings, guilt and blame as they struggle to overcome unprecedented loss and find connection again.  Meet the Author: Angela Shaeffer is a mother to four grown children, two children-in-law, and Grammy to two adorable granddaughters. She lives in Utah with her husband when they’re not escaping to Colorado’s San Juan Mountains or exploring New York City. She loves to hike, road bike and travel but also cherishes solitary hours to read and write. The Things They Didn’t See is her debut novel. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ bookbub ~ goodreads Tour Schedule: Coming Soon! Enter the Giveaway:
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Join us for this tour from Feb 24 to Mar 14, 2025!
Book Details: Book Title: THE UNEXPECTED HEIRESS by George Mallory Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 347 pages Genre: Jewish Literature, Jewish Fiction, Saga Fiction Publisher: GM Publications Release date: April 29, 2024 Formats Available for Review: print (print - softback / USA), ebook (EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Feb 24 to Mar 14, 2025 Content Rating: PG-13 +M due to scenes of war and other adult issues and subject..
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'"Hollywood will come calling!" - Kate Mc Clymont, Chief Investigative Reporter, The Sydney Morning Herald "The Unexpected Heiress transcends time and weaves horrors from World War II with present-day challenges. From Abe's harrowing past to Ellie's contemporary struggles, an embittered brother, a vacuous globetrotting socialite mother, and the betrayal of a much-loved kid brother, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a family divided by loyalties, lies and the enduring power of love...this novel shines a light on what it is like to come from a family legacy and have that legacy fall on your shoulders, and the need to fight to keep it." - The Book Muse 'The human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity takes centre stage in The Unexpected Heiress.' - Australian Book Lovers "George writes with passion, honesty and grace. Lots of charismatic, creative and realistic characters and scenarios." - Happy Valley Books
Book Description:
She inherited a legacy of ambition, betrayal, longing and secrets. In the shadow of Poisson Gold, a multi-billion-dollar gold mine conglomerate, a family's legacy unravels in a compelling tale that dives deep into the human psyche. At the helm of this empire stands the enigmatic Abe Silver, a concentration camp survivor whose past holds secrets as complex as his fortune. With his health failing, Abe's last-minute will alters the course of history, leaving his daughter Ellie, a newly minted lawyer, to navigate a treacherous path to control the colossal riches. As grieving Ellie grapples with the immense responsibility thrust upon her, she must confront not only the malignant opposition of her own family and the rigid glass ceiling, but also her deeply buried secret - her sexuality. Set against the backdrop of 2010, a time when LGBTQ+ acceptance was scarce, Ellie's struggle to reconcile her personal truth with her public facade adds an extra layer of complexity to this riveting narrative. 
Meet the Author:
George Mallory's literary journey is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling. Born in Serbia to Russian parents and raised in Australia, his multicultural background offers a unique perspective that enriches the tapestry of his narratives. From his early years at Lithgow High to pursuing an engineering degree at UNSW in Sydney, George's academic journey laid the foundation for his literary pursuits. His love for literature, kindled in childhood, eventually led him to pursue a Bachelor of Arts at Sydney University. In The Unexpected Heiress, he brings to life a character inspired by the untold stories of concentration camp survivors who amassed wealth. Through dual-perspective narratives, George weaves themes of corporate glass ceiling, sexual orientation and dysfunctional families, offering readers a compelling and thought-provoking reading experience. George's extensive corporate background sensitised him to social prejudices and discrimination. His novels reflect his commitment to shedding light on these issues while delivering engaging stories. He features determined women who defy societal norms, demonstrating resilience and determination while retaining their femininity. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ linkedIn ~ facebook ~ youtube ~ X ~ goodreads
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Feb 24 - Locks Hooks and Books Feb 24 - @kiv_coffeeandpages Feb 25 - @bearyintobooks Feb 25 - @this.human.reads Feb 26 - @acourtofspinesnpages Feb 27 - @book_withquotes Feb 28 - @my_fair_fiction Mar 5 - @Bookcornernewsreview Mar 6 - @thebookhubc Mar 6 - @michellegodardricher Mar 7 - @Leannebookstagram Mar 10 - @readsandmusic Mar 10 - @jilljemmett Mar 11 - @whatsenalireads Mar 13 - @review_thick_and_thin Mar 14 - @nissa_the.bookworm Mar 14 - @lizzies.reading.recs 
Join Us for This Tour from Nov 18 to Dec 6!
Book Details: Book Title: Family Trust by Peter Wilson Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 211 pages Genre: thriller / family drama / strong femaie protaganists Publisher: Peter Wilson Release Date: April 26, 2024 Format available for review: ebook (EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 18 to Dec 6 Content Rating: PG-13. There are F words as one character in particular has a potty mouth. Not sexually explicit swearing. There's quite a few murders in the book, but not graphic. A bit of romance, but nothing beyond PG activity.
A well-written, smartly plotted drama with strong, memorable characters and a good dollop of humour. Very enjoyable! - The Wishing Shelf
Book Description:
Mel is having a bad day. Her would be assassin is dead on a hotel floor and she doesn’t know who to turn to. Her ex David, is the love of her life, but wouldn’t understand that the attempt on her life was just another chapter to add to her family’s dark past. Family Trust is a fast paced journey through the generations of a wealthy Australian family, who play by a different rule book. 
Meet the Author:
Peter Wilson is an award-winning writer based in Sydney Australia. His first novel, Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal has won awards internationally, in both the USA and United Kingdom, and quickly became a favourite with young readers. Peter recently published a thriller / family drama novel directed at adults and looks forward to pursing further novels in the future. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 18 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Nov 18 - @Leannebookstagram- book review Nov 19 – China Sorrows– book review Nov 20 – @adriftinfictionalworld– book review / giveaway Nov 20- @bookameme - book spotlight Nov 21 – Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog– book spotlight / giveaway Nov 25 – Books for Books– book spotlight Nov 26 – Sharing Life's Moments– book review / giveaway Nov 27 – Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's– book review / giveaway Nov 29 – @melissajbooks4days– book review / giveaway Dec 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books– book review / giveaway Dec 4 – Books R Us– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 4- Gina Rae Mitchell– book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 5 – Book Corner News and Reviews– book review / giveaway Dec 6 – Adventurous Jessy– book review / giveaway
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  Join us for this tour from May 6 to May 24, 2024! Book Details: Book Title: Roses in December (Hamilton Place Book 2) by Mark A. Gibson Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 358 pages Genre: Family Saga Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction Publisher: Hamilton Press (Self) Release date: April, 2024 Format available for review: print (print - softback / USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) Tour dates: May 6 to May 24, 2024 Content Rating: A soft R for the following: Language, although appropriate for situation, does have a smattering (perhaps 5 uses over 350 pages) of the F-word. Sexual situations are more so implied than graphic, although there is one soft description of fellatio. There is no use of derogatory descriptions for persons, sexes or races. No graphic violence is described. Book Description: Jimmy Hamilton overcame childhood tragedy to become a hero in Vietnam, only to die there in 1967. All but forgotten, Jimmy leaves behind a young wife, an infant son, and a man wracked by guilt. Circumstances allow Becca, his young widow, to be manipulated into an abusive, loveless union with Jimmy’s brother and into raising her son ignorant of his father’s true identity—a wrong she knows must be set right…but how? When? Like Jimmy before him, James, Jr. is an intellectually gifted, albeit troubled man. Hamstrung by the false narrative of his life and then tormented by an unspeakable loss, his days are spent treading the knife’s edge between present day reality and a past he’s incapable of forgetting. With his final act of bravery, Jimmy unknowingly saved the scion of a powerful Washington family. In so doing, he set in place circumstances that just might draw his son back from the abyss…but only if he can somehow make it home from Vietnam. Roses in December concludes the Hamilton Place series, an epic family saga extending from the Great Depression to present day. Through war and peace, love and loss, triumph and tragedy, follow the Hamilton family on their journey from a run-down farm in South Carolina, through the jungles of Vietnam, to the top of the world in New York City, and through the gardens of stone at Arlington.  Also, featured on this tour:  Book Details: Book Title: A Song that Never Ends (Hamilton Place Book I) by Mark A. Gibson Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 338 pages Genre: Family Saga Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction Publisher: Hamilton Press (Self) Release date: January, 2024 Format available for review: print (print - softback / USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) Tour dates: May 6 to May 24, 2024 Content Rating: A soft R for the following: Language, although appropriate for situation, does have a smattering (perhaps 5 uses over 350 pages) of the F-word. Sexual situations are more so implied than graphic, although there is one soft description of fellatio. There is no use of derogatory descriptions for persons, sexes or races. No graphic violence is described. Book Description: Home. For over three hundred years, that’s what the Hamilton family has called a shrinking swath of farmland in the Appalachian foothills of South Carolina. Home. That’s the failing tobacco farm where Walter and Maggie Hamilton choose to raise their three children. Walter has big plans to make the farm more profitable, but his plans are interrupted by World War II and family heartbreak. Walter returns from the war a changed man, and finds Maggie, too, has changed; neither of them for the better. But at least their family is together at... Home. More than anything, that’s where their eight-year-old son, Jimmy Hamilton, wants to be. However, after an unspeakable tragedy, he’s sent away from the only life he’s ever known—to live with a kindly uncle in North Carolina, far from… Home. That’s where Jimmy is finally going to be, unless fate has plans of its own… A Song that Never Ends is the first installment of the Hamilton Place series, an epic family saga extending from the Great Depression to present day. Through war and peace, love and loss, triumph and tragedy; follow the Hamilton family on their journey from a run-down farm in South Carolina, through the jungles of Vietnam, to the top of the world in New York City, and beyond the gardens of stone at Arlington.  Meet the Author: Mark A. Gibson is a physician who practices Cardiology in the mountains of rural North Georgia. He was raised on a small farm in upstate South Carolina—the last postage-stamp sized sliver of a much larger parcel granted to the family by land grant from King Charles II in 1665—and may or may not have once gotten in trouble for digging up his mom’s calla lily bed in search of the family’s long-lost charter. Dr. Gibson graduated from the Citadel in Charleston, SC with a BS in Biology. Afterwards, he received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, SC. He received his Internal Medicine training through the University of Tennessee Medical System and Cardiology training through the Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. He served for eight years on active duty with the US Air Force, before leaving the military for private practice. Although a cardiologist by profession, Dr. Gibson is a dreamer by nature. He is a self-styled oenophile who enjoys travel and fine food. In his spare time, he builds sandcastles and dreams of distant shores. Roses in December represents Dr. Gibson’s second offering to the world of literature, and the conclusion of his Hamilton Place Series. All previous publications have been of the professional, peer-reviewed, medical variety, and make for lovely sleep aids. Connect with the author: website ~ amazon ~ instagram ~ X/Twitter Tour Participants:
May 3 - @this.human.reads May 6 - @chiaslibrary May 6 - @acourtofspinesnpages May 6 - @bearyintobooks May 7 - @sheilasamuelson7190 - A Song That Never Ends May 7 - @sheilasamuelson7190 - Roses in December May 9 - @millionstories.bookclub/ May 10 - @bookameme May 10 - @my_fair_fiction May 13 - @thenarnianreader May 13 - @alyssas_book_obsession May 14 - @fedythereader May 14 - @thebooknearme - shout out May 21 - @just_another_mother_with_books May 23 - @bookarlo Mar 24 - @kiv_coffeeandpages May 26 - @readsandmusic May 26 - @book_withquotes May 30 - @kim.kegros - shout out May 31 - @kim.kegros - review @katsperfectmom @shereadslovestories/ @jenrford.booksit TBD - @snowybookcorner/ 
Join Us for This Tour from October 12 to October 25, 2021
Book Details: Book Title: The Keepers by Joy Lynn Goddard Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 379 pages Genre: A Family Saga crisscrossing Mystery, Romance and Suspense genres. (Upmarket fiction) Publisher: Joy Lynn Goddard Release date: June 2021 Tour dates: October 12 to October 25, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13 + M: Author's Note: Children's mental health is a growing concern in today's schools. Often kids suffer in silence because of the stigma attached to their mental health needs. Mental health organizations such as the Canadian Mental Health Association work hard to change this mindset. It can't come soon enough. As a teacher, I worked with troubled teens and saw firsthand the devastating effects of their silence. With this in mind, I began writing The Keepers, for if I could help just one "Alexandre" find his voice, my efforts would be well worth it.There are a few mature scenes and some bad language here and there, reflective of a character coming-of-age.
Book Description:
Despite struggling to raise a troubled teenage son on her own, Beth Marshall has no intention of selling her beloved vineyard and moving to the city where her ex-boyfriend awaits with open arms. She has strong ties to the land, where she is happy living with her granddad and aunt in the old farmhouse, so when she gets an offer to sell her property, she turns it down. Meanwhile, a writer recovering from a shattering past moves into the guest house, tugging at her heart. She's not going anywhere. But after her granddad discovers a dead body in their shed, Beth fights jail time. She can't imagine a worse nightmare until she gets a call in the middle of the night with shocking news about her son! 
Meet the Authors:
Joy Lynn Goddard teamed up with husband Daniel Pike to write contemporary adult fiction. Their first and second novels, Moonshadow and The Keepers, have global appeal and won Canada Book Awards. Besides novels, they wrote Buyers, Liars, Sellers and Yellers, a collection of humorous short stories about the real estate industry. Although she is well known for her young adult and junior fiction—starting with the award-winning Daredevils and including Hello, my name is Emily, Charlie's Song, Jazz, When Pigs Fly, and Mrs. Maloney's Garden—her adult novels are quickly attracting attention. Each book involves romance, mystery, and suspense genres. Joy and Dan divide their time between Guelph and Belleville, Ontario, where they spend time with family when not working on their next book. connect with the authors: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Oct 12 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 13 – Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 13 - Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 14 - Books for Books - book spotlight Oct 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 19 – Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 20 – Kam's Place – book spotlight Oct 20 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 21 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 21 - Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 22 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 22 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 25 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020! Book Details: Book Title: A Goddess Among Men by Daniel Davidsohn Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 400 pages Genre: Family Saga Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction Publisher: Daniel Davidsohn Release date: June, 2020 Format available for review: print, mobi (for Kindle), epub, pdf Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020 Content Rating: PG-13. Sex abuse description and a few situations of violence.
"Readers who enjoy literary-style writing, but with all the turns and twists of a full drama plot are certain to devour this lavish and exciting work by author Daniel Davidsohn. One of the most impressive elements for me was the character development of Christel herself, who could so easily have followed the tropes of a typical beautiful lead female, but has several layers of depth and emotional heartache that she works through as the novel unfolds. The plot is revealed at a great pace to maintain intrigue for the sins of the past, but it also has plenty of surprises and revealing interactions along the way that astute fans will pick up on. Overall, A Goddess Among Men is a very enjoyable work and is not to be missed by fans of high-quality writing and accomplished drama." - K.C. Finn, Author of The Mind's Eye
"A Goddess Among Men is a fascinating tale of derring-do in the untamed wilds of the Amazon rain forest. Daniel Davidsohn has a writing style that is smooth, fluid and compelling. I found this story impossible to put down and completed it in just one sitting. The author’s descriptive prose of especially the rainforest, its flora, and fauna, as well as its native peoples, transported me there. I was beside the two men as they fought against horrifying deprivation and local political corruption to establish themselves in an industry where a few made a fortune and the rest either perished or were paupers, struggling along trying to survive each day. I particularly enjoyed the strong female leads in the story, especially the women that would steal Julian’s heart. All the characters were flawed and yet the author was able to arouse the reader’s sympathy and empathy even for the thoroughly crooked and, at times, despicable Alan Reid. If you like stories of generational power and wealth, this one will be right up your alley. I thoroughly enjoyed A Goddess Among Men and can highly recommend it to a wide audience." - Grant Leishman, Author of Just A Drop in the Ocean
Book Description:
From the primitive ruggedness of the Amazon rainforest to the privileged society of New York, three generations experience triumph and tragedy in this saga of loyalty, corruption, greed . . . but one woman has the power to change it all. In 1907, Julian Welch and Alan Reid meet by chance in the jungles of the Amazon attracted by the riches of the rubber boom. Pioneers in an era of uncertainty, they form an unlikely alliance and establish the foundation for a successful empire, Reid & Welch. However, with Julian's death, the empire is left to Alan, as is the responsibility for Julian's newborn daughter, Christel. Yet for Christel, there’s no growing up as a privileged heiress. Instead, Alan subjects her to a life few endure, much less overcome. Through her will to survive and being as uncompromising as she is beautiful, Christel puts the horrors of her past behind her and begins to build a seemingly bright future. But when the success built on corruption starts to crumble, Christel will be forced to address the past or pay for the sins of the fathers. 
Meet the Author:
Born in 1969, Brazil, Daniel Davidsohn's novels have been called exciting, gripping, and engrossing, garnering him praise and rave reviews. He is passionately attracted to unfamiliar things and enjoys taking readers off the beaten path. His books include From The Nile to The Euphrates (2009), Mare Crisium (2015), A Higher Power (2016), The Karma Code (2017), Leave Her Out, a 2018 Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist, and A Goddess Among Men (2020). Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest
Tour Schedule:
June 1 –Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway June 1 -Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 2 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway June 3 –I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway June 3 -Lamon Reviews – book review June 3 -Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway June 3 -Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 4 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway June 4 -Permanently_booked – book review June 5 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway June 5 -The avid reader – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 8 –Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 8 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway June 9 –Mowgli with a book – book review / giveaway June 9 - She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway June 9 - 100 Pages A Day – book review June 10 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway June 11 –Svetlanas reads and views – book review June 11 - Books and Zebras – book review / giveaway June 12 –Literary Flits – book review / giveaway June 12 -Books for Books – book review TBD - Down the Rabbit Hole – book review / author interview / giveaway TBD - A Madison Mom – book review / giveaway
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