#BookTour: Wrinkled Rebels by Laura Katz Olson #Giveaway @RABTBookTours

 

Literary Novel / Historical Fiction

Date Published: 07-23-2024

Publisher: Vine Leaves Press

 

Now 80 years old, retirement and advanced age have dissipated the spirit of six college radicals of the 1960s, who jointly had participated in civil rights campaigns and anti-war protests. Having engaged in only periodic communication over the decades, they suddenly receive an invitation to reunite for an extended weekend. Struggling with whether to go, each of them has divergent qualms and expectations for the proposed gathering.

During their three days together, they confront their inner demons, each other, and their future. Does Rebecca, the prime mover of the event, find solace after losing her wife and career? Can Malaika regain her sense of self after stepping down from her successful law practice? Mourning the loss of her youthful athletic prowess and attractiveness, what happens when Deanna faces her old friends?

Struggling with two divorces and a failing marriage, can Russell attain peace of mind? How will Max, an expat living in Canada, manage with his incipient dementia? Will the demoralized Keith recover his idealism?

Wrinkled Rebels is a story of how six people achieve meaningful lives through the struggle for social justice. It is also a tale of love, the bonds of friendship, and growing old positively.

#ReleaseBlitz: TheArk of Ukraine by Lura Hunter #Giveaway @RABTBookTours

Bringing the Kingdom to a War-Torn Country

 

Memoir

Date Published: 08-06-2024

Publisher: King's Glory Publishing House

 

He was told to renounce his belief in God or face certain death. He chose God. In this powerful story we follow the lives of two Ukrainian natives-Peter and Irina Tkachuk, who went against the cultural norm of their country and chose to follow God. Through uncertainty and an authoritative rule, they chose radical obedience. The Tkachuks took the charge to share the Kingdom with those around them from school age children to wounded soldiers. The Ark of Ukraine is more than a missionary’s memoir. The moving testimonials and resilient faith exhibited by the people in these pages is captivating and moving. The work they did and the lives they touched are nothing short of a miracle. This book will ignite your faith and inspire you to do your part in sharing the light and life of the Kingdom. Grab your copy of The Ark of Ukraine today.

#BookTour: The Vessel (Witches of Triora, #1) by Jessica Ann Disciacca @RRBookTours1

The Vessel (Witches of Triora #1 ) Publication Date: July 11, 2024 Genre: Romantic Fantasy 🫂Found Family 🪄Witches, Warlocks and Demons ☀️🌙Gods and Goddesses 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ♥️ Love Triangle 💞 Fated Mates ⚔️ Touch Her and D!e ✨ Strong FMC and Leading Ladies In the shadow of the Montecassino Abbey, Seren's life takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers a chilling truth about her past. Raised by the nurturing hands of the abbey's nuns and battling the effects of polio, Seren discovers a sinister secret: her illness was no accident but a veil for her true heritage-a legacy of ancient magic woven into her very being. Embracing her destiny as a witch of the revered Étoile coven, Seren is thrust into a world where enchantment and danger dance hand in hand. As she grapples with her newfound powers and seeks to reclaim her strength, she learns that not all is as it seems, and deception lurks in every corner. With war looming on the horizon and dark forces gathering strength, Seren must navigate a treacherous path fraught with peril. As the descendant of an ancient lineage and the bearer of unfathomable power, she holds the key to shaping the fate of worlds. But will she rise to the challenge and confront the darkness threatening the covens, or will she be consumed by the very forces she seeks to overcome? In a tale of magic, mystery, and destiny, Seren must embrace her true nature and harness her inner strength to combat the looming shadows or risk being lost to them forever.

#BookReview: Somewhere to Stay (Someone, Somewhere #1) by Grace Turner

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

How long can a person resist temptation? Especially when it’s living under the same roof.

Theo Wilde had nowhere to go. A junior in college with no money to his name, he had no choice but to take his best friend, Ryder Calaway, up on his offer: to stay with him and his mom in Ryder’s childhood home. 

The idyllic suburban neighborhood was the last place Theo expected to end up. And the last place he wanted to be. 

Until her.

Natalie Calaway didn’t hesitate when her son asked if his best friend could stay with them for an indefinite period of time. All she knew was his name—Theo—and that he had nowhere else to go. Still, she wouldn’t say no.

Until she laid eyes on the man who invaded her house and realized she probably should have. 

Two seconds in, and she already regretted her decision. Especially when Ryder receives the internship offer of a lifetime across the country. Leaving Theo and Natalie living alone. 

And alone is a scary place to be. 

Alone together, it’s harder—nearly impossible—to resist the intense, ever-growing attraction between them. Even if it’s bound to end horribly. Even if it’s messy and forbidden and wrong.

#BookTour: Through the Storm by Ikwumma Ogbuagu @RABTBookTours

 

Nonfiction / Journal / Cancer

 

A breast cancer journal. I really wanted the journal to be full of life and colourful. The illustrations made it come to life, I find them so inspiring and I hope you do as well!

This book has been a genuine labor of love. It is full of purpose and hope. Everything you see is my vision come true. Cancer threatens everything you believed to be true, I had my chemo-port removed and flew to Atlanta later that day, on the flight back, I believe it was a 6AM flight, all I wanted to do was sleep for the 2 hour flight.  Instead, this idea for a bookmark started forming in my head. I figured lots of people read in waiting rooms and chemo suites etc., so it made sense to create bookmarks with little quips to lift the spirit during these waits. Well, the ideas were flowing so fast that I couldn’t write fast enough and I had no paper, so I wrote on the plane barf bag (I still have it). It became apparent I had a lot more to say than a bookmark could hold. I still plan to make bookmarks some day soon.

I have included prompts for questions to ask. Symptom trackers to report to providers. Daily prompts to do something intentionally kind and uplifting in small bites because some days are really tough and it becomes difficult to remember the amazing person you were prior to a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. I am truly proud of it. There is a prayer/meditation script written by one of my dearest friends who chose words that can resonate with anyone regardless of faith or the absence thereof and in any tough life situation. There is a feature to track daily water intake and so much more.

 

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