Thursday, July 18, 2013

Book blurb blitz stop for Her Sister by Karen Rose Smith

Today, Reviews and Interviews is a virtual book blurb blitz tour stop for Her Sister by Karen Rose Smith. The novel is a contemporary women's fiction with romance and mystery.

Karen will be awarding a Landau charm bracelet and a $25 Amazon Gift Card to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour (US ONLY). To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment below. And to increase your chances of winning, visit other tour stops and leave comments there. 


Blurb:
Clare's little sister, Lynnie, was abducted twenty-seven years ago. Now the retired detective who has never been able to let go of the cold case has a lead. Lynnie could be alive!

Clare's neighbor, Joe, an occasional friend until now, gives her support and...wants more than friendship.

Clare's mom, Amanda, thrown together again with her ex-husband into a crisis discovers forgotten love beneath the regrets.

Clare's sixteen year old daughter, Shara, decides to run from her problems instead of facing them.

A devoted sister, a turmoiled mom and a rebellious daughter find their way back to each other in this contemporary ebook about three generations who discover love can knit their family back together again.

Excerpt:
After a short pause, her mother explained, "Detective Grove called me. He already spoke to your father."

Clare's heart skipped a beat. "Detective Grove?" The picture of a tall lean man in a rumpled suit flashed in her mind—the man who had taken over Lynnie's investigation after the patrol officers' first visit.

"Do you remember him?" her mother asked gently—too gently—and Clare had a shivery premonition of what could be coming.

"Didn't he retire?" she asked her mom, her heart racing now.

"Yes, he did. But he's not really keen on retirement and he's been...working a few cold cases." Her mother's voice was edgier than usual and a little wobbly, too.

"What are you trying to tell me, Mom?" Clare's hands became sweaty as she thought about all the possibilities. Lynnie's face at three and a half was still so vivid in her mind—the face they'd used on posters...the face she'd envisioned floating in a river...the face on the body in nightmares that had been buried in a ditch. The not knowing had always been worse than knowing. The not knowing is what had torn them all apart. Clare really believed that if the police had found Lynnie's body somewhere, maybe they could have gone on as a family.

Maybe.

"He wants to meet with us tomorrow morning. You, me and your dad. He thinks he has a lead."

Author Bio and Links:
Award-winning author Karen Rose Smith was born in Pennsylvania. Although she was an only child, she remembers the bonds of an extended family. Since her father came from a family of ten and her mother, a family of seven, there were always aunts, uncles and cousins visiting on weekends. Family is a strong theme in her books and she suspects her childhood memories are the reason.

In college, Karen began writing poetry and also met her husband to be. They both began married life as teachers, but when their son was born, Karen decided to try her hand at a home-decorating business. She returned to teaching for a while but changes in her life led her to writing romance fiction. Now she writes romances and mysteries full time. She has sold 82 novels since 1991.

Presently, she is hard at work on a three-book series for Harlequin Special Edition as well as a three-book mystery series for Kensington.

Married to her college sweetheart since 1971, believing in the power of love and commitment, she envisions herself writing relationship novels, both romance and mystery, for a long time to come!

Websites: http://www.karenrosesmith.com/ and http://www.karenrosesmithmysteries.com/






16 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks for another great excerpt, each one keeps me wanting to know more about what they will uncover

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KRS said...

Lisa--thanks for hosting me. Each day of my blog tour I ask readers a question today it's--what's your favorite place to do summertime reading?


Shannon-I'm glad you're enjoying the excerpts. :)

Rita Wray said...

The story sounds very intense, I can't wait to read it.

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kmt1976 said...

I USED to like to read outside in the sun. That is until this 'Year of the Crazy Weather'. It is too hot and humid outside right now to do anything!

Unknown said...

Excellent book ! It will keep your interest to the point your family will feel neglevcted . Highly recommend it along with her other books

KRS said...

Ingeborg--It was intense to write!

kmt--I went outside early this morning to write. I like to get my vitamin D. But I finished in about an hour and headed inside. We're having the tropics in PA!

Joyce--That's so nice to hear. Thanks for stopping by.

Anonymous said...

My favorite place to read -- anytime -- is on the bus going to and from work.

bn100 said...

Sounds suspenseful

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KRS said...

Anonymous--hi! I take my iPad everywhere so I can read if I'm waiting. Thanks for stopping by.

bn--there is some suspense. I hope you enjoy it.

KRS said...

It's been a pleasure to be here today. Have a great rest of the summer.

Omima said...

Do we have to leave our contact details with you (i.e. email address)? If not, then how will you be contacting the winner?

KRS said...

Omima--Yes, please leave your e-mail address.

Andra Lyn said...

I've actually got a hammock in the backyard! cliche I know, but SOOO comfy! Add a glass of lemonade (hard or otherwise) and I'm set!

andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

Kate said...

Awesome giveaway! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Omima said...

What date does this giveaway end?

Karen H said...

Love the sound of this story.

kareninnc at gmail dot com