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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Historical Mystery Romance Feature: A Tainted Heart Bleeds by Sophie Barnes #releasday #giveaway #mystery #thriller #romance #historical #newbooks #rabtbooktours @BarnesSophie @RABTBookTours

 

House of Croft, Book 2


Historical Mystery/Thriller/Romance

Date Published: 10-29-2024


 

He’ll never forgive her deception, or the hold she still has on his heart…

Adrian Croft’s worst fear has been realized. His wife, the sweet woman who swept past his every defense, is a cunning spy working against him. Forced to play a dangerous game where one wrong move could see him destroyed, he must unravel her secrets while hunting a far more sinister threat.

Samantha knew her decision to marry her target would come at a price. Now, having lost her husband’s trust and affection, she’ll do whatever it takes to win it all back – abandon past loyalties, spill her secrets, and catch a killer. But will it be enough to undo the damage?



About the Author

USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. With a fondness for travel, Sophie has lived in six countries, on three continents, and speaks English, Danish, French, Spanish, and Romanian with varying degrees of fluency. Ever the romantic, she married the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.

When she’s not busy dreaming up her next swoon worthy romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, baking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.

 

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Historical Fiction Feature: Making Up Stories by Susan Myhre Hayes #historical #fiction #bookreview #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: August 28, 2024

Publisher: Universum Press


 

All families have their secrets. How far will they go to keep them hidden?

 

Savannah Schaeffer believed she was protecting her daughter by keeping the dark truths of their family’s secrets. Now, facing her imminent mortality, Savannah realizes her efforts may have caused more harm than good. With little time to waste, she finds a way to work around her inability to speak the truth. She prepares a scavenger hunt to reveal the secrets of her past that she had withheld from her daughter, Chloe.

The scavenger hunt will lead Chloe to two explosive journals—her great-grandmother’s and her grandfather’s—to reveal how intergenerational trauma impacted Savannah’s life and why she kept it secret. Chloe also has plans for the final week of her mother's life. She has promised to honor her mother's wish for a peaceful passing.

A palliative care physician, Chloe is ready from a medical standpoint but feels unprepared personally. She has called off her engagement at her mother's request and is now second-guessing her decision. She also wants to understand her mother's choice never to marry.

 

Making Up Stories: A Novel tells the story of family secrets and explores a mother's and daughter's desire to break free from intergenerational trauma. It's a story about their love for each other and the sacrifices they're willing to make for each other. Complex characters and situations raise profound, sometimes unanswerable questions about family, life's gray areas, and the promise of hope.





Review

I was quickly drawn into the narrative.

This well written and engrossing story will break your heart and keep you reading to the end.

It explores so many themes but the largest being family bonds and secrets.

Well worth the time to read and get a glimpse of one mother-daughter duos journey.

Have some tissues handy.



About the Author

Susan has had many successful careers in philanthropy, public relations and education, but when she wrote the book, Peace in the Puzzle: Becoming Your Intended Self, she found her true purpose. Utilizing the material in her book and her personal experience, she is passionate about supporting both individuals and groups become who they were born to be.

Susan’s coaching is tailored to each person’s unique needs, and each group presentation is crafted to align with the interests and needs of each specific audience.

Through compelling stories, she engages individuals and groups by taking them through her journey to find purpose, shares the tools she developed and encourages them to do the same.

 

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Children's Book Feature: Perfectly Imperfect by Cara Davis #childrensbook #giveaway #children #kidbooks #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

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From a nose that's a tad too big, to a giggle that lights up the room, you are perfect, just the way you are. 

Witness the charm of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the whimsy of the Mona Lisa's smile, and the joyous laughter of a girl who's unapologetically herself. Meet a dad whose scar tells a story of bravery, and see how even a heart with a band-aid has its own perfect place in the world.

Discover why the most beautiful thing in the world is to be fearlessly, wonderfully, uniquely you!


About the Author

Meet Cara Davis. She lives in East Nashville with her two kids, a dog, a cat, a rabbit, and two chickens. Cara really likes to check out fun places nearby and listen to music when she’s not writing stories like this!

 

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Thriller Feature: The Contraption by Barton Allen Stewart #bookreview #giveaway #psychological #thriller #rabtbooktours @BartStewart1 @RABTBookTours

 

 

Psychological Thriller

Date Published: 03/25/2024

Publisher:  Great Whale Books

 

 

The wedding was weeks away for two young lovers, who had counted themselves lucky to have found one another. Then, it was over, as one of them abruptly disappeared. Audrey was not abducted. Not exactly. She was not taken against her will. Rather, her will itself had been taken. Coerced and controlled. Deceived and derailed. Matthias cannot walk away from the catastrophe, though he has nothing to go on, and is in the dark beyond all personal darkness he has ever known . . .

The Contraption is a novel that deals with the challenges faced by a woman who has been recruited into a dangerous, coercive religious cult. Her fiancé is left not knowing even where she is. Her name has been changed and she has been relocated to another state. The cult, Church of the Mountain of Radiance, is an all-controlling psychological prison.




Review

This book had my interest from the beginning and never once lost my interest. The characters came together and it got interesting from the start which had me engrossed.

Stewart plays the ultimate mind game with chilling results. The twists keep coming. The danger is haunting, and the emotions are riveting.


About the Author

The author, Barton A. Stewart, is a long time student of the cult phenomenon, and literary fiction. The Contraption marries together his two long time interests. Stewart has lived all over the United States, is presently single, and currently calls Metro Boston home. His book will be among the most realistic fictional depictions of the kinds of things that can happen in cases like this. Avoiding the sensationalism of so many novels on this subject, Stewart offers a look into another world, which unfortunately exists in the here and now.

 

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Supernatural / Fantasy Feature: Morpho Amathonte by Victoria Arnette & Dennis Arnette #supernatural #fantasy #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Supernatural / Fantasy

Date Published: July 2, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media



This fictional tale tells the story featuring otherworldly guardians battling malevolent creatures that manipulate the human mind. These guardians are on a quest to save Earth, embarking on an adventure-filled journey that explores the eternal struggle between good and evil, reflecting aspects of human nature. The exciting thing about our book is that it uncovers the existence of mysterious creatures living among us, who profit from human dreams while we sleep and secretly manipulate our desires, fears, and actions. These creatures weave a complex web of intrigue, leaving our readers questioning not only the nature of their dreams but the forces behind their own existence. We hope this reflection inspires our readers to replace those forces with more positive ones. 

The main message of our book to our readers is to cherish the gift of life, nurture it, and understand that your talents can only be utilized through the goodwill of your hearts. Love one another and sincerely wish each other well – we are all one big family! Protect this beautiful planet; it is our only home!


About the Authors

Dennis and Victoria Arnette, siblings who reside in a mountainous region of the United States, have cherished outdoor activities and playing in nature since their youth. Their childhood, marked by a joyful environment and a close circle of friends, was filled with imaginative games where they envisioned themselves as kings, queens, knights, and robbers. They climbed trees, walls, and mountains, embracing every climbable challenge they encountered. Their adventures were further enriched by various trips with their parents. These experiences during their formative years naturally shaped them into fun-loving, hardworking, and creative individuals with vibrant imaginations.

Dennis and Victoria, while not professional writers, have always harbored the ambition to collaborate on a writing project. From an early age they were inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Their favorite childhood moments were spent in the evenings, listening to their parents read classic stories like "The Bremen Town Musicians," "Snow White," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Cinderella" before bedtime. This early exposure fueled their longstanding aspiration to craft a fairy tale or a fictional story aimed at an adult audience.

During the stressful period of the pandemic, they embarked on a lighthearted project to distract themselves and bring laughter to their family. They soon realized that this project had far greater potential than initially expected. They dedicated themselves to creating this beautiful book, and sincerely hope you enjoy reading it as much as they enjoyed writing it.

 

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Dark Fantasy / Horror Feature: Bog Hag Anthology #darkfantasy #supernatural #horror #anthology #rabtbooktours @ReadersRoost @RABTBookTours

 

Dark Fantasy, Lovecraftian Fantasy, Horror, Occult and Supernatural, Witchcraft and Magic

Publication Date: October 14, 2024


Whether she’s crawling across a sweltering bayou or swimming languidly through a swamp, the bog hag watches and waits.

Join sixteen AuthorTubers as they explore the allure and mystery of the Bog Hag, turning her from a villain to a gal with a social calendar, a vendetta, or even a need to be the best she can be.

Any and all proceeds from the sales of this anthology go to Quill Cottage Wildlife, a 501C3 nonprofit.

 

Featuring A Murky Reckoning

Garwick Greedgill is a fisherman desperate to become a legend in the realm where he dwells. When he pulls a horrific creature up from the polluted sea, he sacrifices it to the legendary sorceress who is said to live at the center of the bog near which he dwells.

Yadira of the Roots is said to be the daughter of Nyarlathotep, the Wish-Bringer From Beyond the Stars. Will Garwick’s actions earn favor from the storied Bog Hag, or does another fate await him?

 

 

 


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An Aquatic Reckoning


Back at the dock, the fisherman hurried to the stables, paying the stable hand four Electrotokens to rent a cart and a pair of mules to haul his catch away. He promised to return the cart and the animals the next day.

Garwick Greedgill was thick around the midsection and had a sunken chest and narrow frame that belied the strength of his wiry arms. His leathery, tanned skin bore witness to many years spent on a boat's deck under the sun's harsh glare. His hair was a bristly mix of silver and gunmetal gray, poking through the many holes in a threadbare red cap embossed with the emblem of a long-forgotten fishing guild. A heavy forehead and scowling brow framed eyes a sickly shade of murky green, reminiscent of a polluted ocean. His broad nose bent slightly to one side courtesy of a mishap with the sail boom. Countless hours spent retrieving catch after catch left his calloused hands stained with fish scales and innards as he searched for the grand haul that always eluded him.

Garwick wore frayed puce trousers held up by a filthy, tattered flaxen rope belt. His once-bright cerise tunic, covered in various colored patches where he had mended it over the years, was threadbare. It hung loosely over his prominent belly. The soles of his scuffed brown boots were worn thin, leaving his feet vulnerable to the cold and damp. He wore a necklace of oddly shaped stones and bones that he believed would attract good luck. The longed-for luck seldom materialized.

Garwick drove the cart as close as possible to the bog extending beyond his property's edge. He lived in a ramshackle hut between the bog and a twisting, moss-covered path that led to a meandering creek. Near the hut was a dingy shed. Every corner held remnants of his profession—a collection of rusty hooks, tattered nets, and an old, cracked barrel filled with miscellaneous items of dubious worth. A box containing lucky tokens collected over the years sat on a dusty shelf. Best of all, there was a wondrous grimoire. An odor of decay emanated from the book's brown hide cover. Garwick did not mind the strange texture or unpleasant scent of the tome. Based on today's catch, the grimoire's magic had already begun to work.


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C. L. Hart, the owner and sole employee of Naughty Netherworld Press and Ornery Owl Ventures, is spoken of in hushed tones. She is an editor who writes or a writer who edits. She is also described as The Mad Scribe of the Northeastern Colorado Plains, The Terrible Old Woman, and The Author That Should Not Be. She is a member of ACES Editing Society, the Denver Horror Collective, First Coast Romance Writers, the H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society, Passionate Ink (writing as Lil DeVille), Regency Romance Writers, and Rocky Mountain Romance Writers.

Ms. Hart shares a home in a remote rural town of 134 souls with her adult son and three cats. Her sense of fashion is best described as Early Twenty-First Century Unmade Bed. This disabled former nurse can usually be found arguing with herself about subplots or rehabilitating eldritch horrors.

When not penning sanity-destroying works of dystopian fiction, Lovecraftian fantasy, or old-school horror with the occasional sweet romance thrown in to upset the cosmic apple cart, Ms. Hart enjoys creating baked goods she hopes will be considered palatable by someone besides eldritch horrors.

 

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Poetry Feature: The Memory Chest by Robert Leventhal #poetry #bookreview #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours


Poetry

Date Published: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media


 

With an unmistakable voice and a depth of presence, Leventhal's work zooms out and back inward, taking stock of it all. His poems survey the surrounding landscapes: be it historical, natural, political, or emotional. They reflect on love and loss with vulnerability, and on the prospect of aging with optimism and gratitude. They travel centuries back in time and simultaneously ask the question of what it means to be alive in the world today. Years of leadership in the Jewish community provides him access to Biblical language and wisdom. The artwork that accompanies the poems creates and elegant conversation between visual art and poetry. There is a deep reverence within many of these works that is balanced out by Leventhal's refusal to take himself too seriously, his zest for life, beaming in words and brushstrokes from these pages. (Dakota Read- Editor) 




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Beautiful! I went through this book quickly since I was eager to read it, but I think I will have to go back and savor it one poem at a time, giving the thoughts time to sink in.

Leventhal's writing is genuine and relatable, provoking thought and planting hope in his readers.

 

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Bob Leventhal served as sales and marketing executive for cleaning products company O-Cedar Brands for 19 years. For more than 15 years Bob was a Jewish communal lay leader in Dayton, Ohio. He was a day school president, a JCC membership chair and federation campaign leader. He even taught seventh graders in his temple’s religious school.

In 2001 he chose to combine his MBA and his Masters in Jewish Education to create a unique synagogue consulting practice at the Alban Institute in Washington, D.C. In January 2012 he became the Director of Leadership at United Synagogue. He led the team which created the Sulam Leadership Curriculum.

As he approached 65 he began to develop his interests in writing and painting. He took painting classes in NYC. He wrote a memoir Swept Away (2022) about his transition from business to consulting. He wrote the Memory Chest (2024), a conversation between painting and poetry. He has intentionally sought out colleagues and mentors to support these new learning journeys. Walk with Bob.

 

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Nonfiction Feature: Flu Shot Gone Wrong by Michelle Mouille #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Nonfiction

Date Published: May 21, 2024

Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing


 

"EVEN THOUGH LIFE KNOCKED ME TO MY KNEES, GOD HAD ALREADY EQUIPPED ME WITH THE POWER TO GET BACK UP!... I JUST DIDN'T KNOW IT YET!"

This is an unvarnished account of how a vibrant little boy's life was transformed perpetually after taking a simple vaccine: the flu shot!

Author, Michelle Mouille, thought the inoculation would protect her son from illness but was sorely mistaken. When her firstborn was just five years old, their world changed forever!

Flu Shot Gone Wrong shares the story of Maurice Lamkin Jr., who after receiving the vaccine, was plunged into a sea of surgeries, hospital stays, and developmental setbacks. Follow along as Maurice tenaciously battles for his life, defies all odds after Divine Intervention, and touches the hearts of everyone with his unwavering perseverance.

This story is not only about remaining steadfast in the face of tragedy but also encompasses the true meaning of faith, hope, love, and the ultimate will to survive! Journey through one mother's fight to never give up on her son despite insurmountable opposition and witness the extraordinary signs, wonders, and miracles that ensued thereafter.

The power of prayer and the unlimited grace of God detailed within this riveting memoir is undeniable, and the tangible presence of the Lord is observed throughout!

 


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ABOUT THE AUTHORMs. Michelle Mouille, a native Texan, is a devoted mother, determined advocate, three-time Tae Kwon Do Olympic champion, Christian speaker, and entrepreneur. She is President and Founder of Wish For The Sky Brain Injury Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation granting wishes to children with brain injury, epilepsy, and autism. They also hold community events for the public free of charge, such as their Christmas Give Back and Tacos and Testimonies faith-filled event. Currently, Ms. Mouille is spearheading proposed legislation for vaccine reform.

 

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Nonfiction Feature: I'll See It When I Believe It by Mary Beth Smith #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

A Path To Ascension

 

Date Published: July 8, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media


 

What is it that you believe in?

Are your beliefs assisting you in creating the life you want to live, or are they limiting you?

Do you TRUST more that you DOUBT?

Every thought you think is a choice. Every word you speak is a choice. Everything you do is a choice.

What are you choosing because of your beliefs?

Who are you showing up as?

Who do you WANT to show up as?

Come explore with my team of Angels and Guides as we assist you in making higher choices so that you can live your life in the most sacred and powerful way.

You will see and experience it because you believe it!





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From the beginning, Mary Beth Smith expertly takes the reader along on the journey.

Great for anyone who has experienced insurmountable obstacles but has a determined nature. Leaving a legacy and persevering.


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What brings me joy above all things, is touching lives. Meeting random people and having Spirit share with me what I can say to uplift their lives is incredible! Every encounter is a precious gift, even the challenging ones.

Spending time with my hubby of over three decades is sacred to me. Watching my daughter learn and grow from everything she encounters as an adult is fascinating. I don’t worry about our future when I notice the choices she makes. All is well.

My favorite activities are going out to dinner, going for walks with joy in my heart, and watching movies that inspire me. I also look forward to Spirit waking me up in the middle of the night with a new chapter for us to write together. What an amazing gift my life is. I hope that you enjoy this book given to you by my Angels and Guides.

 

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Book Blitz: The Blue-Eyed Butterfly by Sharon Suskin #historical #fiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: Sept. 29 2024

Publisher: Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.


 

Three women, Callie, Lillian, and Lydia faced an adversary that would change their lives forever. He resided in the only home that Callie had ever known, ensnaring her into his vicious web of dominance and cruelty. His insatiable thirst for exacting fear soon traps Lillian and Lydia in his household. In due course, his own demise takes him down the road of no return.


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Sharon is a first-time author, retired nurse, mother, and grandmother. She grew up in the Appalachian Mountains and writes with a deep appreciation and admiration for women who live there. She chronicles the life of each character so her readers can be inspired by and benefit from their remarkable stories.


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