Monday, April 6, 2020

Shenanigans by Heather Norman Smith

Shenanigans JustRead Blog Tour 
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for Shenanigans by Heather Norman Smith, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Shenanigans by Heather Norman Smith Title: Shenanigans
Author: Heather Norman Smith
Publisher: Every Season Books
Release Date: April 1, 2020
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Fiction

You're never too old for fun, faith, or love.

Lavinia Lewis is a wealthy southern widow who enjoys a good prank. But when a resident at her posh retirement community in Southport, North Carolina gets sick at a potluck, Lavinia's reputation as a jokester lands her in big trouble. How can she clear her name when her own daughter doesn't believe she's innocent?

Neville McGrath is a long-in-the-tooth lawyer, afraid of being put out to pasture. Torn between his nephew's offer to move to Maine to live with him and his desire to keep working, Neville discovers other options when he takes Lavinia's case.

The jokes keep her young, but Lavinia remembers the true source of joy as she faces criminal charges. Can she help Neville find his faith for the first time, and can they both find love at eighty-years-old?

A humorous and inspirational story with lovable characters, a beautiful setting, fun mystery, sweet romance, family drama, and an ending that will leave you sighing in satisfaction.

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MY REVIEW


Once again, Smith delivers an entertaining story of love, laughter and second chances at least for two special people in this story.
I was delighted to read another novel by this author having first "met her" in Where I was Planted.
I loved Lavinia from the get go. I think the reason is because of her zest for life. I laughed at her for some of the things she did. She really made my day. She's like my grandmother was. She never quite grew up so to speak. Just like me. I don't want to grow up. It's no fun at all!
Neville was a little harder in getting to know. But after awhile I enjoyed him too. I didn't want to let him go. I'm glad he made the decision that he did.
Sometimes life's decisions are hard aren't they? This is where prayer comes in. Is it what you want to do or is it the Lord's will?
I am sometimes headstrong and I want to do things on my own instead of divine intervention. It gets me into trouble too. But, I am learning to lean on the Lord a little more each day.
I highly recommend this book. It has some great messages in it and gentle reminders.
Take each day as it comes and enjoy it because you'll never know what will happen tomorrow. We aren't promised tomorrow.
My thanks to Just Reads for a complimentary copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heather Norman Smith

Heather Norman Smith is a Christian Fiction and devotions author. Her goal is to use the written word to entertain and encourage while illuminating the redemptive love of God. She is proud to be a life-long North Carolinian and also aims to present the beauty of the Tar Heel State in her fiction. Heather's home is just outside Winston-Salem, NC, where she lives with her husband, their four children (currently including a foster son,) and several very spoiled pets. In addition to writing and spending time with her family, Heather enjoys singing about Jesus. Her "day job" is in the Information Technology field, and she is also involved in youth ministry with her husband. Heather's other novels include Grace & Lavender and Where I Was Planted.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Website | FacebookTwitter | Instagram  

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Shenanigans and a story inspired glass ornament! Plus (1) additional winner will receive a print copy of Shenanigans!

Shenanigans JustRead Blog Tour Giveaway

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 March 30, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on April 6, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US mailing addresses only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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