Thursday, October 11, 2012

American Tapestries Book Reviews & Kindle Fire Giveaway!!

Here is my review on two excellent books and there is also a Fire Kindle giveaway! This giveaway is not on my blog. The instructions are below but you have to enter through the links given.

ABOUT THE BOOKS-


A young woman traveling the Oregon Trail in 1842 must rely on a stranger to bring her to safety. But whom can she trust with her heart?

For two thousand miles along the trail to Oregon Country, Samantha Waldron and her family must overcome tremendous challenges to reach the Willamette Valley before winter. Together they weather autumn storms, hunger and thirst, and the dangers of a wild and unfamiliar country. But when their canoe capsizes on the Columbia River, they must rely on handsome British exporter Alexander Clarke to rescue them from the icy water.

Alex escorts Samantha and her young brother, Micah, to Fort Vancouver. There Samantha is overwhelmed with men vying for her affections, but the only one who intrigues her-Alex-is the one she cannot have. When his betrothed arrives unexpectedly from England to escort him home, Samantha becomes determined to create a home for herself and Micah in the fertile valley far away from the fort. But how will an unmarried woman support herself and her brother in the wilderness alone? 

Then Micah disappears into the wilderness one rainy night, and Samantha must rely on the man she loves-the man she’s trying desperately to forget-to rescue her brother before it’s too late.




When pampered Jacqueline Abington secretly elopes with the family gardener, she asks another woman to take her place on the much anticipated maiden voyage of the Titanic. Tessa Bowen hails from a poor corner of London but has been granted the opportunity of a lifetime—a ticket to sail to America aboard a famed vessel. But there’s a catch: she must assume Jacqueline’s identity. For the first time in her life, Tessa stays in luxurious quarters, dresses in elegant gowns, and dines with prestigious people. Then a wealthy American man takes an interest in her, and Tessa struggles to keep up the ruse as she begins falling for him. When tragedy strikes, the game is up, and two women’s lives are forever changed.

MY REVIEW-
Both of these books are pretty amazing stories. I love a good historical novel and both of these made the cut. I have always enjoyed reading Janice's books and this one was great. I like the plot of a poor girl and putting her into the middle of a rich, pampered life. Excellent job Janice!
Where the Trail Ends was an interesting story. I really liked the character of Samantha. Alex got on my nerves at first but afterwards I grew to like him. The history that is in these books is a big plus. I felt like I had a history lesson without being in school! I had fun while doing it:) If you enjoy a good historical novel with good plots, realistic characters and a good writing style, check out these books.

KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY DETAILS-
Celebrate with Janice by entering to win a Kindle Fire!




One fortunate winner will receive:


  • A Kindle Fire

  • Where the Trail Ends by Melanie Dobson

  • Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 17th. Winner will be announced at the American Tapestries Author Chat Facebook Party on 10/18. Connect with authors Janice Thompson and Melanie Dobson for an evening of book chat, trivia and fun! There will also be gift certificates, books, and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!






So grab your copy of Queen of the Waves and Where the Trail Ends and join Janice Thompson and Melanie Dobson on the evening of the October 18th for a chance to connect with the authors and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the books – don’t let that stop you from coming!)




Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP todayTell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 18th!



According to FTC Regulations, I received a copy of these books for my review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine. 

2 comments:

Christy Maurer said...

Thanks for the heads up!

Krista Baldwin said...

Thanks for the heads up!

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