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you leave a comment on THIS post by 6 p.m. CT Wednesday, November 24, 2013 you'll
be entered in the DRAWING for a copy of the book I review below. If you
mention in your comment that you’re a follower (see in the left column “Join
This Site” and “Follow by Email”), I’ll add your name a second time in the
drawing. You must be eighteen, have a U.S. mailing address, void where
prohibited. You can read details
about my book giveaways at Disclaimers.
Trouble
in Store by Carol Cox
Author
of nearly 30 novels and novellas, Carol Cox has an abiding love for history and
romance, especially when it’s set in her native Southwest. As a
third-generation Arizonan, she takes a keen interest in the Old West and hopes
to make it live again in the hearts of her readers. A pastor’s wife, Carol
lives with her husband and daughter in northern Arizona, where the deer and the
antelope really do play—within view of the family’s front porch.
From
the book's back cover:
Fired
from her most recent governess position, Melanie Ross must embrace her last
resort: The Arizona mercantile she inherited from her cousin. But Caleb Nelson
is positive he inherited the mercantile, and he’s not about
to let an obstinate woman with newfangled ideas ruin all he’s worked for. In
hope of turning her interest elsewhere, he determines to get Melanie married
off, and luckily, there are many single men in town quite willing to take her
off his hands.
The
problem is, Caleb soon realizes he doesn’t want her to marry any of them. He’s
drawn to her more every day, and he has to admit some of her ideas for the
store offer unexpectedly positive results.
But
someone doesn’t want the mercantile to succeed, and threatening words have
escalated into destruction and danger. Will Melanie and Caleb’s business—and
budding romance—survive the trouble that’s about to come their way?
From
Jo:
Fired from
her job as governess in Ohio when the parents side with the spoiled child and
against Melanie Ross, Melanie has only one choice. She goes to Arizona to the
mercantile store she believes she inherited from her cousin. Carol Cox fills
this story with two obstinate people, a murder mystery, threatening notes for
Melanie to leave town, and romance between two most unlikely people. Cox gives
the reader strong characterizations, vivid settings, and the historical setting
of Arizona in 1885. An enjoyable read.
Remember: leave a comment on THIS post by 6 p.m. CT
Sunday, Sunday November 24, 2013 and you'll be entered in the drawing for a
copy of Trouble in Store by Carol Cox. Please, please remember to leave your email address. I’ll need your email address so that
should you be the winner I can get in touch with you. I’ll announce the winner
in Monday’s blog.
The winner of last Thursday’s
blog post appeared in this past Monday’s blog. Thanks all for commenting. Watch
for more book giveaways.
Till next
time … keep on smiling.
This sounds thoroughly entertaining! Would love to win it. pat at ptbradley dot com
ReplyDeletePat, it is entertaining--I enjoyed reading Trouble in Store. Thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteFrom the review, the book sounds delightful. I would love to read more!
ReplyDeletemauback55 at gmail dot com
Melanie, I enjoyed Trouble in Store and you would probably also. Thanks for leaving your comment.
Deleteatt he top it says Oct 2, but at the bottom it says Nov 24
ReplyDeleteKathleen, thanks for bringing my attention to the error in date. Send along your email and you'll be entered in the book drawing.
DeleteGreat review! I can't wait to read this one so thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI follow on GFC: Abbi Hart
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Abbi, glad you enjoyed the review. I appreciate your following my blog! Thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteSounds like a fun read, I love a good historical!
ReplyDeleteI follow by e-mail
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Patty, it was a fun read for me. I appreciate you following by email. Thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteLove the cover! The expression on her face makes me grin every time and makes me think this is going to be a fun read!!! Please toss my name in the hat, and best wishes on the success of this novel. :)
ReplyDelete-Emily
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Emily, great observation on the girl's expression on the cover. You're entered and thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteI love Carol's stories and it was her cover that drew me to the book first!
ReplyDeletemissionwife AT hotmail DOT com
Melody, the cover is attention-getting. I see below you are and follow and I appreciate that! Thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteI'm subscribed to Jo's email!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your review. This book sounds awesome. A great read. I'm not sure if I have ever read a ny books by this author, but I love the reviews on this book. Would love to win and read this book. Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway and please enter my name.
ReplyDeleteBarbara Thompson
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Barbara, you're welcome and you're entered in the drawing. Glad you enjoyed the review of Trouble in Store. Thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteAlso, I'm a follower and a subscriber!!
ReplyDeleteBarbara Thompson
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Barbara, thanks for adding that you follow my blog. I appreciate you doing that!!
DeleteI would love to win!
ReplyDeletebookwormgal2011(at)yahoo(dot)com
Michelle, thanks for coming by and leaving your comment.
DeleteI read Carol's book, Love in Disguise, and liked it very much. Trouble in Store looks like it is equally as good. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeletepmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Pam, you're welcome for the change to win a copy of Trouble in Store. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.
DeleteWe have Carol's books in the church library. I would love to win this one to add to our collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Janet E.
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Janet, Carol would be happy to know you have her books in your church library. Thanks for reading and leaving your comment.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo. good review. Sounds like unexpected romance and a mystery. Could it get better? And, it has a lovely cover. I would love to win it. I am a follower of yours. Hoping to win it. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMaxie, glad you liked the review. Thanks for coming by and leaving your comment. I appreciate you following my blog.
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