Blue Moon
Promise
5 stars~*****
Deep In The Heart Of Texas!
Colleen Coble has crafted a wonderfully romantic,
suspense filled historical set in Texas; a beautiful land filled with
wildflowers, horse ranches and grazing cattle, but also fraught with the threat
of Indians, rattlesnakes, and unscrupulous money hungry villains. Our lovely
heroine, Lucy Marsh, finds herself in dire straights when she is left to care
for her two siblings and loses her job in Indiana. She also finds herself in
danger when a man begins to stalk her for reasons unbeknownst to her. When a
friend of her late father shows up and offers her a marriage by proxy to his
son, Nate, she has no choice but to take him up on it.
Along with his father, Nate Stanton runs the
Stars Above Ranch, and is incensed when his father brings home a puny, (albeit
beautiful), unsuitable wife for him-surely incapable of helping him run a ranch.
Lucy is determined to carry her weight on the ranch and show Nate he is wrong
about her, and finds herself attracted to the handsome, kind cowboy. When the
man who stalked her in Indiana turns up again, and problems arise with a
neighbor he and his father have had a longtime feud with, Nate
unexpectedly finds he will go to any length to protect Lucy and her
siblings.
Will Lucy quit trying to control things to prove
her worth, and will Nate learn to love her as the Bible says a man must love his
wife? Can Lucy help mend the breach between the Stantons and the man they have
been feuding with for years?...and why is she being stalked? What surprise twist
occurs in the conclusion?...revealing a betrayal that nearly breaks Nate's
heart?
I have read many of Ms. Coble's books and have
yet to read one I didn't like. She is a master storyteller that combines
suspense, romance, and weaves a strong spiritual thread of forgiveness and
second chances within the pages of her books. Her stories are action-packed and compelling,
and I could not put this one down. Nicely done, Colleen Coble!
*I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and was not required to write a positive review.
*I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and was not required to write a positive review.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment and your email to be entered
in this week’s contest. Drawing will be
late Saturday. Your choice of Colleen’s books, choice of format*. Void where prohibited by law. *International
winners will only receive the book in ebook format not as a paperback.
Again a book that you want to read!
ReplyDeleteI just started in the aloha reef series and the story draws you right in, it's hook line and sinker for me,haha I read the review of Tidewater inn and this review and now I want to read both series :).
Colleen I must say that you are a true novelist, please keep entertaining us with youre beautifull stories.
please enter my e-mail mirjam(ad)fotoflits(dot)com
Great review, DIANA! You make this book sound SO good! I think I must read this book some day. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Mirjam! What a lovely face and comment to wake up to this morning! I must confess I wanted this book as soon as I got my first sneak peek at the lovely cover! I didn't even care what it was about. lol! I'm glad it ended up to be good!
ReplyDeleteMARIAN, another lovely face to greet me this morning! Suspense AND a historical, MARIAN! There just isn't anything, COLLEEN can't write about!
ReplyDeleteWell a very good morning to you then! haha I know what you mean, the saying "don't juge a book by it's cover" talks about me, caus I think I can juge a book that way :)
ReplyDeleteI was also drawn in by the cover, but now that I've read your review, I really want to read the book. I mean suspense, romance and a cowboy-- what more could you ask for?? JK! lol. It does sound really good and Colleen has never failed me before. Thanks for the review!!
ReplyDeleteMIRJAM, I have to admit I have missed out on a few good books by doing that, but I am a cover girl, too. haha I have books sitting on top of my tables at home, that are so pretty they just add to my decor!
ReplyDeleteWhat more could you ask for, LADETTE?...not much! lol You're welcome and good luck in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAll of Colleen's covers and the reviews look so wonderful!! I would love to win one of them, but---which one to choose??? :D Please count me in for the drawing.
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D-That would be a tough one!! But, one of the two I reviewed this week would be great choices!
ReplyDeleteI failed to mention to you yesterday, MARIAN, that in Tidewater Inn there is a search and rescue dog named Samson, that you would love!!
ReplyDeleteGood morning,
ReplyDeleteHow can you forget to mention that DIANA!! You know how much I love them!! :)
Mmm... what now... am I going to read Tidewater Inn, or Blue Moon Promise??
Please enter me in the drawing!
ReplyDeleteBattles2001@hotmail.com
Sorry, MARIAN! How did I forget to mention such a cuddly (but not to everyone:)) secondary character?!
ReplyDeleteMELISSA, thank you so much for stopping by. You are officially entered!
ReplyDeleteMARIAN, you are in a quandary for sure. May have to do eeny meeny miny mo.
DIANA what am I going to do with all these wonderful books? My TBR stack has fallen over and I am trying hard to stack it again with Colleen's books on top!! lol GREAT REVIEW BTW!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL, TERESA! Thanks! You and MARIAN have a habit of doing that to me as well with your suspense reviews. I am supposed to be a historical fiction fan, but you two do your wonderful suspense reviews, and I start salivating. haha
ReplyDeleteI have found the solution to my problem. I went to NG and found Tidewater Inn on there. :))
ReplyDeleteMARIAN, you are one smart chica! :) Enjoy reading about Samson!
ReplyDeleteAgain, I enter. ^_^ I REALLY REALLY want a print copy of "The Lightkeeper's Bride". I LOVED "The Lightkeeper's Daughter". It was brilliant and funny and sweet. I HAVE to finish the series.
ReplyDeletekatelynmwhitley@yahoo.com
KATELYN, not screaming at any more characters lately are you? You seem rather calm today, so I'm thinking not! :) You are such a delight, and here's hoping you will win TLBride! And THEN you can order this one! lol! You will love it!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!! :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to win, Love Colleen Coble books
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CATHY? No last name or email...how are we going to find you should you win? I get sad when that happens! :( Unless you are my niece, Cathy, and then it isn't a problem. :)
ReplyDeleteLIKESMUSIC, welcome to OTT! I hope you win one!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to win! amada_chavez@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to read this!!! Hope I win! :)
I hope you do, too, AMADA! But I want everyone to win! lol! Thank you for showing an interest in Colleen's books, and wishing the luck of the Irish on you! ;)
ReplyDeleteI need her for my authors' shelf, a world famous shelf! :o) thanks for the solid review!
ReplyDeleteThanks, MURRAY! Always a pleasure to see you here. I really think my review was better on Tidewater Inn so you need to go back and read it (older post)...bossy woman that I am! Hoping for a win for your world famous shelf. I have quite a collection on mine!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading this book by Colleen!
ReplyDeletePatty
pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
I really enjoyed Blue Moon Promise as well (reviewed).
ReplyDeleteI would love to read some of her other works!
ooops forgot my email address, yet again.. doh!
ReplyDeletemarieburton2004 at yahoo dot com
THANKS!
PATTY, I sure hope you get the chance! Thanks for stopping by
ReplyDeletePATTY, wonder what happened to the exclamation point I put at the end of my response back to you? I WAS excited you stopped by!
ReplyDeleteMARIE-she certainly has alot to choose from, doesn't she? I hope you get the opportunity to read more of COLLEEN'S books!
Diana you are to funny "Books that are so pretty they just add to my decor!"
ReplyDeleteyou crack me up.
LOL, MIRJAM! If you could see it, you would agree! Only problem with displaying them is that they sometimes have a habit of disappearing in a guest's arms when they leave. And I don't have the heart to say they can't borrrow my decor. hehe
ReplyDeleteThis review makes me want to read this book right away!!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the drawing!
samanthaakuiper(at)gmail(dot)com
ACK! I tried to leave a comment and now Google doesn't want to know me! You know me don't you, Diana?
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the review! Would love to read this book - tonight. :) Please enter me in the drawing.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, JEN! Would love to send you a copy to read tonight, however we must wait! :(
ReplyDeleteLet's see, CARRIE PAGELS, the name doees have a familiar ring to it. Where have I heard it before? lol! Google may not know you, but yes I do, and to know you is to love you!
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ReplyDeleteSAMANTHA, I feel as though I have done my job then! And what a fun "job" it is!
ReplyDeleteI am making so many typos, I think I had best call it a night, but y'all keep on commenting! I'll be back in the morning! I typed so much at that chat party tonight it feels like my eyeballs are about to pop out and my fingers are gonna fall off! haha Have a blessed night all. <3
ReplyDeleteHello, this Book by Coleen sounds so good, please enter me in the Giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings
ingrids62448(at)yahoo(dot)com
INGRID, thanks for coming by and showing your support for COLLEN'S books!
ReplyDeleteI also reviewed this book and enjoyed it. You don't have to enter me in the giveaway. Hope you have a great weekend! :O)
ReplyDeleteDIANE, thank you for sharing! Would you not like to be entered for another of COLLEEN'S books? She has 39 more! lol! AND you get to pick which one. :)
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win a copy of this book.. :)
ReplyDeletemrslippo@hotmail.com
Hi, JULIE! I hope you do...it's a keeper! Thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteI read this book a couple months ago and loved it. Lucy, touched my heart and I was so happy for her when she..well I will say no more, some have not read it. I would love to read another book by Coleen Coble. Herma Shelton
ReplyDeletejshelton@foothills.net
Would love to win a Colleen Coble book ... please enter me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janet
Janet Chester Bly
janet@blybooks.com
Ooh that cover is GORGEOUS!!! I've never had the opportunity to read any of Colleen's books but I'd love to. Thanks for the chance!
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JANET BLY! Great to see you here and I enjoyed your husband's writing! Blessings and you will be entered!
ReplyDeleteLIZ, I am listening to one of COLLEEN's books right now!
ReplyDeleteHERMA SHELTON, here's hoping for a win for you! Thank you for sharing your love of this book!
ReplyDeleteCARRIE, you being from Michigan, must read A Cry in the Night! I know you love historicals (me too!), but the way COLLEEN describes the Michigan setting throughout that book was so marvelous I still remember it, tho I read it quite some time ago!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great read. I've actually never read Colleen's books but would like to.
ReplyDeletejulesreffner(at)gmail(dot)com
JULIA, you have been missing out! She can write about anything, anywhere, and there are so many different themes to choose from! If you don't care for a certain setting or storyline, she has a bunch more, and you're sure to find something you love! I hope you will win your first "Colleen" book here!
ReplyDeleteDIANA, I will have to see if that is available on audio! Cry in the Night does sound really interesting! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi JULIA REFFNER!!!
I don't see it on audio, CARRIE, but I'm betting MARIAN would like to read Cry in the Night, b/c Samson, the Search and Rescue dog in Tidewater Inn was first introduced in that book---a minor detail I forgot to mention to MARIAN. AHEM!
ReplyDeletePlease tell us who won a copy of Colleen's book ..... the suspens is killing, :)
ReplyDeleteMIRJAM, JULIE BEE LIPPO was our WINNER for Colleen week! We have been posting our winners' names on Saturday's posts, usually. Sorry to keep you in suspense. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeletehaha, Thanks Carrie, you to have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteJulie congrats!!
sounds like a good book I think my teen daughter would love this one thanks
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I'm with you... can't have cow's milk, but must have coffee! So I take it with rice milk. It's sweet and yummy and now I'm converted, I'm a real fan! Still have to pack a lot of my own things for trips, as I'm gluten/dairy/soy free and cannot tolerate solanine foods either. (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers..)
ReplyDeleteYes, makes life interesting ;)
Blessings
Dotti :)
PS - Love the torn detail at the top of your page. xx