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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene …

Kathleen Irene Paterka is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Royal Secrets
Summary:

ROYAL SECRETS is the story of the Royal Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, and of Lily Lavender, whose family is distantly descended from the British royal family. Immersed in the regal world of weddings and romance, Lily grew up believing in brides, grooms and happily-ever-afters. It seemed her destiny and royal birthright to someday assume a position as wedding coordinator in their family-owned wedding chapel business. But when her mother Mimi’s third marriage eventually fails, Lily’s dreams of her own happily-ever-after quickly fade. She’s no longer interested in a life of assisting brides walk down the aisle into a life of disillusionment and possible divorce. Lily turns her back on The Royal Wedding Chapel and leaves Las Vegas to fashion a life of her own. Years later, Lily—now a single mom—discovers her teenage daughter has run off to Las Vegas, lured by Mimi to help run the chapel. Determined to save her daughter from the broken dreams of Sin City and the nonsensical world of which family fairy tales are made, Lily returns to Las Vegas. But nothing prepares Lily for the royal drama which awaits her… or the sins and secrets she stumbles across that threaten to close the chapel and ruin her family forever.
Review:
I have also read and reviewed Fatty Patty by this author, and I was looking forward to reading another book from her. Royal Secrets is a lot of fun and always kept me on my toes! There was a plot twist in there that through me completely off guard and made this really hard to put down. I loved the Las Vegas setting, I though the royal family plot point was great (and the timing works so well with the Royal Baby Countdown), and the characters had depth and were interesting to read about. I highly enjoyed this story, and I hope you will read it!
4.5 stars
*Everyone who leaves a comment on Kathleen’s tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Royal Secrets before August 12 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**

About Kathleen:
Kathleen Irene Paterka is the author of numerous women’s fiction novels which embrace universal themes of home, family life and love, including ROYAL SECRETS and the James Bay series (FATTY PATTY, HOME FIRES, LOTTO LUCY and FOR I HAVE SINNED). Kathleen is the resident staff writer for Castle Farms, a world renowned castle listed on the National Historic Register, and co-author of the non-fiction book FOR THE LOVE OF A CASTLE, published in 2012. Having lived and studied abroad, Kathleen’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Michigan University. She and her husband live in the beautiful north country of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Contact Kathleen:
Website: http://www.kathleenirenepaterka.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenIrenePaterka?ref=hl
ScribBLING Divas Blog: http://scribblingdivas.com/

Buy the book:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Secrets-ebook/dp/B00DG8736C/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/royal-secrets-kathleen-irene-paterka/1115696682?ean=2940016595221
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/325372

July 22, 2013
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On Tour: Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker
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On Tour: Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker

LynDee will be on tour July 22-August 6 with her novel Front Page Fatality Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke’s days can flip from macabre to comical…

July 19, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin

Reviewer: Andrea Andy Gavin is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Untimed Summary: Charlie’s the kind of boy that no one notices. Hell,…

July 19, 2013
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Book Review: Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods
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Book Review: Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods

I received a copy of Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:

Under summer skies, New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods evokes family, friendship and heartfelt emotion

With her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero.

Ethan lost more than his leg in Afghanistan. He lost his belief in love. Even being surrounded by couples intent on capturing happily-ever-after won’t open this jaded doctor’s heart. It’s going to take a sexy, determined woman—one who won’t take no for an answer.

Review:

I have devoured the first two books in this trilogy and this one is no exception. I adore Sherryl’s writing and thoroughly enjoyed this series. Ethan and Samantha are quite a pair and I really enjoyed their dynamic together. At first they are hesitant but I am so glad that they both decided to take a chance. The book flows flawlessly and is a quick read filled with a lot of love and tenderness. I loved watching the sparks fly between these two and I think you will too. Overall, this book might be my favorite and I highly recommend it.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars

July 19, 2013
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Book Review: The Rockin’ Chair by Steven Manchester
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Book Review: The Rockin’ Chair by Steven Manchester

I received a copy of The Rockin’ Chair by Steven Manchester in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:

Memories are the ultimate contradiction. They can warm us on our coldest days – or they can freeze a loved one out of our lives forever. The McCarthy family has a trove of warm memories. Of innocent first kisses. Of sumptuous family meals. Of wondrous lessons learned at the foot of a rocking chair. But they also have had their share of icy ones. Of words that can never be unsaid. Of choices that can never be unmade. Of actions that can never be undone.

Following the death of his beloved wife, John McCarthy – Grandpa John – calls his family back home. It is time for them to face the memories they have made, both warm and cold. Only then can they move beyond them and into the future.

A rich portrait of a family at a crossroad, THE ROCKIN’ CHAIR is Steven Manchester’s most heartfelt and emotionally engaging novel to date. If family matters to you, it is a story you must read.

Review:

I have been a fan of Steven’s for quite sometime now and was so eager when he approached me to read and review his latest, The Rockin’ Chair. And let me tell you, this book does not disappoint. By far my favorite so far of his, this story is full of details and the characters are really well written. Steven has a gift of tugging at the heart strings and this book definitely does that. Heartfelt and real, this book rocked me to my core and really had me thinking about my family and about everything that we’ve been through. I highly recommend this book.

July 18, 2013
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On Tour: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka
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On Tour: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka

Kathleen will be on tour July 22-August 12 with her novel Royal Secrets ROYAL SECRETS is the story of the Royal Wedding Chapel in Las…

July 17, 2013
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Book Review: Everybody Has Everything by Katrina Onstad
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Book Review: Everybody Has Everything by Katrina Onstad

Reviewer: Kate I received a copy of Everybody Has Everything by Katrina Onstad in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: After years of unsuccessful attempts…

July 17, 2013
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Book Review: Undeclared by Jen Frederick
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Book Review: Undeclared by Jen Frederick

Reviewer: Joelle “The moral of the story is I can’t go around telling people my greatest fear because someone will use it against me.” At…

July 17, 2013
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Book Review: Little Sacrifices by Jamie Scott
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Book Review: Little Sacrifices by Jamie Scott

I received a copy of Little Sacrifices by Jaime Scott in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:

How much would you risk to stand up for your beliefs?

When the Powell family moves to Savannah Georgia in 1947, they hope against hope that they’ll be welcomed. But they’re Northerners and worse, they’re white civil rights advocates almost a decade too early. The American South is deeply segregated.

At first May can pretend they’re the same as everyone else. It means keeping quiet when she knows she should speak up, but it’s worth the sacrifice to win friends. Unfortunately her parents are soon putting their beliefs into action. And when they wake to find that they’re the only family on the block with a Ku Klux Klan cross blazing on their front lawn, the time comes for them to finally decide between what’s easy and what’s right.

Review:

I’ve been a fan of this author for quite some time and was so excited when I found out that she would be writing a different style of book under a pen name. Although the material is different than I am used to from this author, she hands it wonderfully. I absolutely adored the historical aspect and I loved the rich details that are provided to accompany the story. Overall, the writing is smooth, the characters are fantastic and the story is truly one-of-a-kind. Little Sacrifices really is spectacular and is a must read.
Rating: 5/5 stars

July 16, 2013
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