Book Review and Giveaway Info: Sixty Acres and a Bride

About the book
 

She's Finally Found a Place to Call Home... How Far Will She Go to Save It?

With nothing to their names, young widow Rosa Garner and her mother-in-law return to their Texas family ranch. Only now the county is demanding back taxes and the women have just three months to pay.

Though facing eviction, Rosa falls in love with the countryside and the wonderful extended family who want only her best. They welcome her vivacious spirit and try to help her navigate puzzling American customs. She can't help but stand out, though, and her beauty captures attention. 

Where some offer help with dangerous strings attached, only one man seems honorable. But when Weston Garner, still grieving his own lost love, is unprepared to give his heart, Rosa must decide to what lengths she will go to save her future. Read an excerpt: http://ow.ly/9sK2C.   

My thoughts

While not being an overly religious book, this story has great parallels to the story of Ruth and Naomi from the Old Testament.  I have always loved the story of Ruth and Naomi so it is not surprising that I enjoyed this one as well.  I love Rosa's spunk and her desire to let who she is shine through, even when it was not socially accepted.  I also enjoyed reading about the cultural differences between Rosa's Mexican upbringing and that of the Texas town she  settles down in.  On top of all of that, I greatly enjoyed watching the love grow between Rosa and Weston.  It was a love that grew and could be seen by the reader and others, but was not immediately clear to them.  In fact, they both seem to try to run away from what they have, but in the end, like all good love stories, they get it all figured out.

I highly recommend this book to all those who enjoy a good love story, to those who enjoy the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, and to those who enjoy reading about women who follow their hearts, despite what society wants them to do.

About the author

Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor. She has worked at The Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She now lives outside Oklahoma City with her husband and four children. Meet Regina here.

Learn more about Regina by visiting her website, www.reginajennings.com.

About the giveaway

Celebrate with Regina by entering to win a Kindle Fire and coming to her Author Chat Party on 3/27!

One fortunate winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Sixty Acres and a Bride by Regina Jennings

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 3/26/12. Winner will be announced at Regina's Author Chat Facebook Party on 3/27. Regina will be hosting an evening of chat, fun trivia and more! She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books, and some beautiful silver jewerly!

So grab your copy of Sixty Acres and a Bride and join Regina and friends on the evening of March 27th for an evening of fun.

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Disclaimer

Thank you to Litfuse Publicity Group and the author for providing me with a copy of this book for review purposes. My opinion is my own and was not influenced by anyone else.