Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for The Bird and the Bees by Neena Gaynor, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: The Bird and the Bees
Author: Neena Gaynor
Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing
Release Date: April 21, 2020
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
When Larkin Maybie buries her mother in the foothills of Appalachia, she is left all alone. Her only inheritance? A crazy aunt, a mountain of debt, and a run-down, secluded cabin left by a mysterious benefactor. While Larkin thinks an escape to a cabin miles from anything familiar might be exactly what she needs, the quick answer to her problems only leaves her with more questions… Questions concerning her true identity.
As Larkin searches for her link to the Lewandowski Estate, she begins to accept the kindness of strangers on Presque Isle and the affection of professional baseball player, Ketch Devine. Charged with caring for the cabin’s honey bees and haunted by past choices, Larkin struggles to move forward in a new direction and is running out of time. With summer and baseball season coming to an end, she must decide: what is the value of true love?
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IN MY OPINION
One of my favorite things about books is finding an unexpected gem, and The Bird and the Bees by Neena Gaynor is just that.
Larkin Maybie has many regrets. Her life has been hard. She’s made (and sometimes continues to make) poor choices and she’s floundering with her future. As I spent time with Larkin and more of her past is revealed, my heart hurt for her. She’s broken and she knows it but she doesn’t know how to fix it.
Enter Ketch Devine whose patience, consistency, and gentleness speak to Larkin’s heart like no one else has. At the same time, she knows this is a man who is too good for her. But through Ketch, Larkin learns the true meaning and blessing of unconditional love.
This gentle story has moments of humor, more of heartache, and a message that is filled with glorious hope. I will definitely be keeping my eyes out for more books from this author.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a $15 Chick-fil-A gift card!
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Thank you so much for reading and for your thoughtful review, Suzie! I love how you describe it as a “gentle story.” Thank you 🙂
It was a beautiful book. Congratulations on your debut!
Great review! I love finding an unexpected gem of a book too!
Larkin and Ketch sound like a great pair to read about. And it’s always fun to discover a new author.