"Hearts on Lonely Mountain" by A.M. Heath -- Book Review, Blog Tour, and Giveaway

 

This time, I have exclusive bonus content for you at each and every stop. Tucked away, inside each post is a key word/phrase. If you complete the phrase,  you’ll earn bonus entries in the giveaway. Have fun!

About the Book

Can two lonely people find more than a fleeting friendship or will a prejudiced town keep them apart?

When Ivory Bledsoe left the city to minister to the people of the rural mountain town of Willow Hollow, she never expected to be shunned rather than welcomed. Seeing the town as a lost cause, she’s eager to return home, but when the bridge leading out of town is washed away during a flood, she finds herself stranded in the last place she wants to be.

Ben Thrasher was content with his quiet life until he met the new librarian. He can’t help but be drawn to the friendly and lively Ivory Bledsoe, despite her being at the center of the town’s latest superstition. It’s only a matter of time until she captures his heart, turning his world upside down in the process.

Has Ivory gotten God’s plan for her all wrong or is there still a way she can serve these people? And can Ben ask her to stay in a place where so few are willing to embrace her?

My Thoughts

I found the book to be well written and I really enjoyed reading this story. I felt Ivory's pain and frustration with being an outcast. I liked Ben and how he tried to do the right thing. Gerrit added a bonus level of enjoyment. It was fun seeing the other characters that I had gotten to know from the other books. Being a reader of romance novels, I enjoyed the addition of a romance to this installment of the Librarians of Willow Hollow. I look forward to reading the last book in the series and more books by A.M. Heath.

Tour Stops:

Aug. 31:
Becky @ Blossoms and Blessings: Review and Ivory’s Romantic Fiction Recommendations
Anne @ The Naptime Author: Review and Overview of the WPA

Sept. 1:
Amanda @ Amanda Tero Blog: Review and Character Interview: Curt Armstrong

Sept 2:
Nyla @ Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess: Review and More Horseback Librarian Reads
Julie @ Bizwings Blog: Review and Historical Note on the Horseback Librarians

Sept 3:
Tarissa @ In the Bookcase: Review and Common Great Depression Sandwiches

Sept 4:
Hannah: Nook of Grace: Review and Hearts on Lonely Mountain Inspiration Picture
Deana: Texas Book-aholic: Review and Ben’s Love Song to Ivory

Sept 5:
Kaitlyn: Maidens for Modesty: Review and My Inspiration for Ivory

Sept 6:
Debbie: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations: Review and Ivory’s Children’s Book Recommendations

Sept 7:
Tara @ Tower in the Plains: Review and More Great Depression and Appalachian Reads
Jana @ Reviews from the Stacks: Review and Authentic Horseback Librarian Audio Clip

Sept 8:
Vicky @ Vicky Sluiter: Review and Character Interview: Gerrit Callon

Sept 9:
Connie @ Older and Smarter: Review and Interview with a REAL Mobile Librarian from Kentucky
Loretta @ Just Writing: Review and 1930’s Music

Sept 10:
A.M. Heath @ A.M. Heath Blog: 1930’s Slang
Abigail @ Read Review Rejoice: Review and Character Interview: Ivory Bledsoe

Sept 11:
Virginia: Bigreadersite: Review and Character Interview: Ben Thrasher
Karen: Karen Sue Hadley: Review and Common Great Depression Desserts

I’m so excited to offer this tote from ParLaGrace. Be sure to visit her Esty page and enter the giveaway.

I have 2 ebook sales for you. Hearts on Lonely Mountain is still .99, but it won’t be for much longer!
My Ancient Words Series is also marked down for a limited time.

About the Author

Besides being an Indie Author, I’m a wife, mother of four, children’s Sunday School

teacher, sweet tea drinker, history fanatic, romantic, bubbly, lover of broccoli, and a retired cake decorator who has a soft spot for Christmas trees, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. 
What I’m not is a laundress (or at least not one who keeps up very well), a duster, tall, or patient in a doctor’s office.

Author Links: 

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Ivory’s Romance Recommendations 

Hotdog! There’s nothing I like better than recommending a good romantic novel. I’m going to start my list with some of my favorite Jane Austen picks.

Persuasion. Sigh. Just trust me. You’ll never find a love letter quite like this one.

Austen’s Emma is equally charming but in a more comical way. Emma makes a bit of a mess along the way, but she’s loved by an amazing hero who proves to be patient and steady.

While I could go on listing all other Austen novels, I stop here with the expected recommendation: Pride and Prejudice. There’s a reason why it’s #1 on most lists.

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell has strong Pride and Prejudice tones to it. Not only is a stunning story, but it also addresses some real hardships surrounding cotton mills in the 1800s.

Little Women is more than a romance, it’s a love story between four unforgettable sisters. You’ll watch them blossom in this moving tale.

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I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.