Rocks and Flowers in a Box
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for Rocks and Flowers in a Box by Cynthia Hilston, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Rocks and Flowers in a Box
Author: Cynthia Hilston
Series: Lorna & Tristan #2
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: December 21, 2019
The wedding bells for Lorna and Tristan Blake toll doom right as the honeymoon begins with an unexpected turn in Tristan’s health. While World War II winds down, Lorna receives a letter from the War Department informing her that the brother she thought killed in action is still alive. She is overjoyed, but his return will dredge up a devastating secret about their parents’ tragic death –a secret that could destroy her new marriage and threaten her husband’s physical and mental well-being. What unfolds is balancing act of keeping the faith and shattering the pieces of the life she’s worked so hard to put back together.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cynthia Hilston is a stay-at-home mom of three young kids, happily married, and lives in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Writing has always been like another child to her. After twenty years of waltzing in the world of fan fiction, she stepped away to do her debut dance with original works of fiction. Visit her website for more information.
In her spare time – what spare time? – she devours books, watches Supernatural and Outlander, pets her orange kitty, looks at the stars, drinks wine or coffee with good friends, and dreams of what other stories she wishes to tell.
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My Thoughts on Rocks and Flowers in a Box:
First, the title. I hated it. It didn’t make any sense to me and I didn’t have any idea really about what the book would be like. I read the blurb about it and thought I’d give it a go because I love history and WWII is one of my favorite time periods.
Second, the cover. Guys this cover could have been so much better. The book is amazing and I don’t think the cover does it justice. Please disregard the cover, read the book blurb, and dive in!
Thirdly, this is an amazing book! It’s the second in a series but can be read as a stand-alone. Yes, if you read the first book you’re going to get a fuller and bigger picture of what is going on and what has gone on, but it is not necessary. Personally, I always advocate that you read the whole series and that you read that series in order, but that might just be my OCD showing.
I loved meeting these characters and following their journey. They each have a path to walk to become whole again and come to terms with who they are now. It was great to be able to walk that path with them.
This was the first novel I’ve read by this author but I have to say she has me hooked. I really enjoyed this book and am definitely going to be following her in the future to see what else she comes up with.
The history in the book was spot on and I loved it! I’d love to see some of the history portrayed in a new cover down the road. Give me all the 1940s fashion!
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight January 24, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on January 31, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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