Ta'Mara has published her Caselli Family series before, but she is now relaunching the series starting with The Pretender and Pit of Ambition! Join this super fun blog tour and find out more about the first two books (of five). Also, make sure you check out the great giveaway!
About the Books
The Pretender: A Blackguard in Disguise is the first volume of 5 in the family epic series
The
Caselli Family Series. It begins in South Dakota in 1975 where
eighteen-year-olds could order 3.2 beers in a bar and loaded guns were kept
under the counter. Frankie Valli sang My Eyes Adored You, and American
soldiers returning from Vietnam struggled with their new reality.
It’s within this
tumultuous season of American history that Tillie Caselli meets Noah Hansen,
and they are never the same again. Their lives were mysteriously intertwined –
and had been for many years – yet they had no idea.
From the moment
they met, Tillie and Noah wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, but
a deliberate omission will keep them apart – and that same omission will be
responsible for the escape of a murderer, and a bride’s deception.
These compelling
stories are interwoven with Biblical truths and light-hearted, real life events
from the author’s own past. Easy to understand and relate to, as well as
encouraging.
Five years have passed since Noah and Tillie’s “chance”
meeting. They’ve married other people by now, and are both beginning their
families.
In the pursuit of professional and political success, Alex
runs headlong into a pit of pride and ambition...and Giuseppe begins to hate the
husband he chose for his daughter.
Alex and Noah are doing business on many fronts, which will
bring Noah to town for an unintended meeting with Giuseppe. Tension abounds as
he attempts to conceal his daughter’s identity from Noah.
Alex strays when Tillie needs him the most, and it’s Noah
who will bring him home. But, instead of learning Tillie’s identity, he
connects with her brothers, especially Marquette.
Unbeknownst to Noah, his new foreman is a member of the
crime family Marquette has sought since 1968.
About the Author
My favorite sport is baseball – Detroit Tigers – and I can’t
wait until the next time I get to see them play in Comerica Park.
I live for the next family barbeque.
My husband and I own a national pizza franchise in Iowa,
where we currently reside. We have three grown children and one grandson. We’ve
rescued two cats and one Pomeranian.
I teach AWANA Cubbies and speak at women’s events.
Giveaway
Ta’Mara is generously offering a $50 Amazon gift card! There are many different ways in the Rafflecopter to enter. The more you choose, the better chance you have of winning.
Excerpt/Interview/Review
Tour Schedule
February 26
Bookish Orchestration – Introductory post
Rachel Rossano's Words – Author Interview
Adventures in Publishing – Author Interview
Rebekah Lyn Books – Book Review and Character Spotlight
February 27
Simply Kelina – Book Review
Letters from Annie Douglass Lima – Character Spotlight
February 28
Little Homeschool on the Prairie – Book Spotlight
Seasons of Opportunities – Book Review
Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – Book Review
March 1
Moments – Book Spotlight
Bookish Orchestration – Introductory post
Rachel Rossano's Words – Author Interview
Adventures in Publishing – Author Interview
Rebekah Lyn Books – Book Review and Character Spotlight
February 27
Simply Kelina – Book Review
Letters from Annie Douglass Lima – Character Spotlight
February 28
Little Homeschool on the Prairie – Book Spotlight
Seasons of Opportunities – Book Review
Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – Book Review
March 1
Moments – Book Spotlight
Reader's Cozy Corner – Book Review
Fiction to Ignite Your Faith – Post from the author
March 2
New Horizon Reviews – Book Review
God's Peculiar Treasure Rae – Book Review
Adventures Of A King Daughter – Book Review
March 3
Bookish Orchestrations
New Horizon Reviews – Book Review
God's Peculiar Treasure Rae – Book Review
Adventures Of A King Daughter – Book Review
March 3
Bookish Orchestrations
Ta 'Mara Hanscom is a new author to me and I am hooked on this series! Book #1 introduces the reader to the characters and their back stories, while book #2, "Pit of Ambition," brings the reader up to speed on what has transpired since in the characters' lives and advances their stories. I am so eager for book #3 to read even more!
There are numerous characters and several stories all going on at once, all interwoven together, just like it is in real-life with large families. However, I found it very easy to keep the characters and their situations straight and found myself completely engrossed in book.
Noah and Tillie's lives have been intertwined for years and will continue to be; however there are so many secrets and real identities and ties are hidden below the surface. These both are such great characters and Alex (as are the rest!), that I loved getting to know more about them and spending more time with them in this book. I love the layers to this story and how the saga unfolds in each chapter.
*Thanks to the Reta Publishing Company for the complimentary copy of this book.*
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