Saturday, August 20, 2016

Yesterday's Stardust

GIVEAWAY

MELBY, BECKY
YESTERDAY'S STARDUST

Two stories decades apart converge on a secret

With an award-winning series to her name, journalist Dani Gallagher is anxious to find her next big scoop...she just doesn't expect it to come from the past. But while searching for answers connected to her last story, Dani discovers a tattered journal in an alley near Bracciano, an Italian restaurant run by Nicky Fiorini. The diary, written in the Roaring Twenties by a young girl caught in a web of organized crime, mentions Nicky's restaurant; and despite and explosive first meeting, Dani persuades Nicky to help her uncover what happened to the girl -- and what her story has to do with their present.

Nicky is frustrated. No matter what he says, he can't seem to convince Dani that she's treading on thin ice. Her zeal to make a difference for others is leading her into some precarious situations -- and just might get her hurt.

Attraction soon ignites, but in the struggle to reveal the truth, will Dani and Nicky miss the real story while clinging to secrets of their own?

My Review:

I've loved reading this Lost Sanctuary series.  Love the dual timeline and the way events in the 1920s parallel events in present day. So artfully written! There's never a good place to stop reading so be prepared to lose yourself in two amazing worlds. I was as anxious as Dani to uncover the secrets in Francie's journal.

The romance is stupendous -- my favourite kind -- all gnarly and confusing with lots of sparks flying. Their first meet is fraught with tension and humour which sets the tone for the whole book. When I wasn't laughing over Nicky and Dani's antics, I was tearing my hair out over their double dose of stubbornness. Each keeping secrets from the other while delving into secrets of the past. Lots of fodder for rabid reading!

A solid faith thread winds its way through the story as Nicky and Dani struggle to find God's will for their lives. Nicky's bitterness has left him distanced from God. Dani's desire to excel at journalism often clashes with her drive to make a difference in people's lives. This book has it all -- romance, mystery and faith -- in measured doses of pure delight.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Yesterday's Stardust please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday August 21 2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

18 comments:

  1. New author for me. cheetahthecat1986(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  2. I love the title and cover of this book. It sounds like a good one. Thank you, Kav!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Yes, the cover and the title are a great fit for the story inside. Good luck, Melanie.

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  3. Sounds new to me! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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  4. Romance, mystery, faith. That's a great combination, I think. I don't remember reading any of Becky Melby's books. This looks like a great one with which to start.
    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. I've only read this series -- and the books read independently of each other -- but I just love her storytelling style. Good luck, Pam.

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  5. KAV, I LOVE dual timelines! This book sounds awesome! Thank you for the chance.
    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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    1. I do too!!!! It's like getting two stories for the price of one and I love finding out how they connect. Good luck, Caryl.

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  6. I always enjoy a dual timeline. I love the cover too!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Yes -- the cover is intriguing, isn't it? Good luck, rubynreba.

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  7. Two stories for the price of one, and Becky Melby is a new author for me. I don't know a lot about the roaring 20's either, so add my name to win, please? Thanks Kav!
    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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  8. I like books that have parallel time settings. So interesting!
    Dianna

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  9. Love stubbborness and antics!
    Count me in, please.

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. How did I know you would say that? Good luck, Janka.

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