Review: Yesterday's Promise by Delia Latham (AND GIVEAWAY!!)
Yesterday's Promise
by Delia Latham
Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Release: May 28, 2010
E-Book Format only
What I Liked:
This book has a very interesting premise, and of course, I'm a sucker for a good story with amnesia. :-) I'm also a sucker for the tortured hero. Check. So this was a very fun read for me. The hero and the heroine were interesting characters that kept me turning the pages (or clicking through them, of course). The book is about 190 pages long, and it was a quick read.
The main character is a musician, which was also a connection for me. I think there are not enough of these heroines in romance in general, but inspirational romance specifically. There are so many musicians out there, of all varieties, and the way we connect to people through music is just different. It's a really beautiful opportunity to develop a deep love connection, which I enjoy.
The theme of redeeming the past, and providing healing for trauma was strong in this book, and I always appreciate it when Inspirational authors take the opportunity to tell stories where not only the message and the characters are Christian, but the theme is something theologically relevant to people both inside and outside the Christian faith, so I definitely appreciated that Delia Latham took the opportunity to develop that theme in her book.
All in all, this was an interesting read. I would say, if you like contemporary inspirational romance, if you like musical heroines, and if you like to read stories about redeeming the past, you should pick up this book!
Book Blurb:
A whirlwind romance amidst the natural splendor of Yosemite National Park. A spur-of-the-moment wedding near Bridalveil Fall. A young bride who awakens the morning after to find her new husband gone with the mountain wind.
Songbird Hannah Johns supports the child born of that ill-fated union by singing in a dinner lounge. Her dream of someday owning the elite establishment and turning it
into a venue more suited to her Christian values is shattered when an unexpected transaction places it in the hands of Brock Ellis, the handsome biker who abandoned her in their honeymoon suite.
into a venue more suited to her Christian values is shattered when an unexpected transaction places it in the hands of Brock Ellis, the handsome biker who abandoned her in their honeymoon suite.
GIVEAWAYS!!
Okay, gentle readers, there are TWO (count them, two!) giveaways for this book. In order to win either of them, all you have to do is comment on this post. (Make sure you leave an email if you comment anonymously so you can be reached for the prizes! And let me tell you, they are cool!)
PRIZE #1: Delia will be giving away two $10 gift cards to White Rose Publishing on May 28th to randomly selected commenters from the entire blog tour.
PRIZE #2: Especially for the readers of New Kid on the Writer's Block, Delia has decided to give away one copy of Max Lucado's Grace for the Moment.
So comment away, my lovelies! Delia will be stopping by all day today to respond to your comments and answer any questions, if you have them.
15 comments:
Thank you, Rebecca, for that wonderful review, and for inviting me to your blog.
Readers, I look forward to visiting with you. I'm always available to answer any questions or comments you may have. Be sure to leave your e-mail addy if you want to be entered in the drawing.
Looking forward to our visit!
Hi Delia,
I just popped over to see how your blog tour is going. It's fun to see the different blogs too.
I am so fascinated by the theme of this book and can't wait to read it.
reading_frenzy at yahoo dot com
Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
LuAnn, I thought you had read it already! I can't wait to hear your take on it. :)
You know I love your books "D". I will try to keep up with your blog now that I have a little more time. Can't wait for Branson!
JoAnn, thanks for stopping by. I agree, I think blog tours are so fun. I've been hopping over to others to see what they've done. Very exciting! :-)
LuAnn, it was a good book. I think there's a link to White Rose where you can pick it up if you'd like.
Of course, if you win the $10 gift certificate, you can always use that! :-) Good luck!
Theresa, thanks for stopping by. Now I need to know who Branson is. :-) Is this Delia's new book?
Delia,
Thank you so much for being here today. It's been so great to have you, and I appreciate the opportunity to read your work.
Anyone who doesn't stop by today, the blog tour lasts until May 28th!
-Becca
Rebecca, Theresa and I have been friends since we were little girls, growing up in a place called Weedpatch. She's my sister-in-love. We're meeting in Branson, MO this month. Hmmm .... maybe it could be a book...! lol
Awww. That's so cool, Delia. :-) I have a friend named Branson, so I immediately think "person" when I hear that word. :-)
It's a neat name! I may have to use it in a book. :)
This blog tour is such a cool idea! :) I've never followed one before, but I'm having fun doing so now! :) lol
God bless!
Kim
lonebanana(at)msn(dot)com
It's fun, isn't it, Kim? I completely agree. And THANK YOU for following my tour!
I want to say thanks again to Rebecca for hosting me, and to all of those who stopped in to say hello. Remember, you still have until May 28 to comment, and every comment (here and at other tour stops) enters your name into the drawing again.
One small request...should you read Yesterday's Promise and like it, please hop over to Amazon.com and scribble a little review. I have a goal of a minimum of 20 reviews on Amazon. They tell me when I reach that number someone finds my glass slipper...or something... lol
Blessings!
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