Friday, November 17, 2017

The Lawman's Yuletide Baby

GIVEAWAY
HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
THE LAWMAN'S YULETIDE BABY

Her Holiday Hero

Widow Corinne Gallagher's plans for a peaceful Christmas with her kids go astray when longtime crush Gabe Cutler moves in next door. As if having the hunky state trooper in snowball-throwing distance isn't distracting enough, Gabe suddenly has custody of an orphaned infant -- and is in need of Corinne's help! She agrees, but her heart draws the line -- she can't fall for another lawman. After a devastating loss, Gabe has avoided fatherhood and love. Yet filled with Corinne and the children, his new house is starting to feel like home. Will Gabe run again, or finally fulfill his secret Christmas wish for a family?

My Review:

5 Tissue Box Alert.Because Herne delivers another turbulent story that perfectly captures the highs and lows of real life challenges. She packs enough emotional punches to send an unsuspecting reader reeling so you might want to keep an ice pack handy too.

Corinne is so determined to put her kids first...be the best mother and father possible. And that takes massive control...of everything. Trouble is, her kids are growing up and ready to face their own life challenges without mom hovering in the wings. Change is in the wind -- and she's not exactly a fan of change. Especially the kind of change that delivers a secret crush right next door. Not that she'd ever act on the attraction -- she's too busy focusing on her kids -- but it was easier to push down those pesky romantical feelings when Gabe wasn't living right next door!

Gabe. Let's pause for a moment as we all release a blissful sigh of euphoric anticipation. You might even want to add a hyperventilating bag to your reading kit since it's likely you'll need it once you get to know Gabe. Especially when a sweet baby comes on the scene. Be. Still. My. Heart. Gabe is the kind of hero who stays busy heroing in order to keep the past out of the present. And Herne doesn't mess around when she doles out tragedy. I was gutted when I found out his whole story.

Then there's this one scene -- so emotionally raw I felt bruised -- and the waterworks started and I blubbered my way all the way to the end when I didn't know if I was crying sad, mad, or happy tears. Probably a mix of all three. And sometimes there's nothing I like more than bawling my insides out over a really good story. The Lawman's Yuletide Baby totally fits the bill.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Lawman's Yuletide Baby, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you leave your email in a comment, remember to use AT and DOT in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday November 19 2017. Draw open to International Readers. Good luck.

38 comments:

  1. Awe A Love Inspired Christmas Book with a Baby and A Very Cute Cover. Looks Great, and Thanks for the chance to win a copy it sounds great too.
    iamabho ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Linda, hi! I think you'll love "The Lawman's Yuletide Baby"... I absolutely loved writing this story and showing the world a true hero and the wounds so many folks hide. Thanks for stopping over here today!

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    2. This should be on your Christmas must read list, Linda. Good luck.

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    3. So it's an emotional read too, all the better! Thanks

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  2. 5 tissue boxes...✔ Ice pack...✔ Hyperventilating bag....✔ Okay, I got everything packed and ready for this story!! 'Cause I know as well as you do, Ruth brings out all the feels in her books :-)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Trixi, I think you'll love it. It's absolutely beautiful.... But, yes.

      Tissues are good. :)

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    2. Glad you are prepared, Trixi...we're like girl scouts only for books. :-) Good luck.

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    1. Oh, I messed up and deleted! Duh on me! Kav! Thank you so much for this beautiful review. I'm so glad you loved it. I do, too! And your review is perfectly worded... No spoilers. I don't even know how you managed that, darling! Thank you, thank you, thank you for loving this beautiful story!!!

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    2. Thanks for gutting me once again, Ruthy. :-)

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  4. I can attest to the need for so many tissues. An amazingly beautiful story! Great review, Kav. :)

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  5. SO SO GOOD!!! Maybe Ruthy's best LI yet!!!

    Love your review Kav, right on target!

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    1. Hard to pick though, isn't it? We'd have to read them all over and rate them best, bester and bestest.

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  6. Yup I agree you need a box of tissues when you read this one. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  7. "Awe A Love Inspired Christmas Book" to quote one of readers - I can't agree more!!!! becci43atgmaildotcom

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  8. Oh, loved it.....always love her books...this one is extra special and YES, get the tissues!
    Great review, Kav!

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    1. I agree -- super extra special. And doesn't she have that unique Ruthy voice? Just flows through my mind likes she whispering the story into my ear. And I love all the Ruthyisms.

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  9. I love a story that can bring out the raw emotions and make you feel the story. From your review, THE LAWMAN'S YULETIDE BABY fills the bill and then some. I'd love to be the fortunate one to win this book. Thanks for the chance!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Then you will definitely love this book, Kay. Hope you get to read it. Good luck!

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  10. Love Ruthy's books! I just bought this one and after reading your review, it's definitely my next read. Thanks for your review.

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    1. Oh, definitely dive in to this reading adventure soon.

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  11. Wait...sad, mad AND happy tears? Oh Kav it sounds like an emotional roller coaster (which I love) with a very satisfying end. Yes please enter me!!! Thanks! kellyblackwellwrites(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Yes -- emotional roller coaster for sure. Good luck, Kelly.

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  12. What a sweet cover. Thank you for the chance.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. I love books that tug on my heartstrings and this one is sure to do all that and more. Is this cover perfect, or what? Thanks, Kav!

    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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    1. Yes -- the cover is gorgeous. Perfect for the book. Good luck, Diane.

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  14. Would love to read this one. Just starting Welcome to the Wishing Bridge!
    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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    1. Ooohhh -- looking forward to that read too. Good luck, Mindy.

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  15. I am so glad to have been warned by your review as to what all I need to have nearby before starting this book. It sounds like a great one to add to my must read list! Thanks for your review and giveaway. d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  16. Always ready for a new Ruth Logan Herne book. It always seems that Herne's books come out in group's of 2-3. I just received my pre-ordered copy of "Welcome to Wishing Bridge." Will you be reviewing that one soon, as well? tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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    1. I've noticed that lately too -- not that I'm complaining. LOL And yes, I will definitely be reviewing Welcome to Wishing Bridge soon. Good luck, Terrill.

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  17. Thanx for the giveaway!!! What a great review! Looking forward to a new Ruthie book!
    j4hibdonATyahooDOTcom

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