I know I’ve promised to share the results of my December promo, and I will, but being a free promo, the results will be slower to appear and analyse, so I will get an initial post about it put together after the end of this month, and then we can try to estimate it FREE is still an effective tool.
One thing I will share though, is my first new review from the promo, and a lovely review it is too!
5.0 out of 5 stars A great fantasy story!Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
I’ll admit it. I’m so shallow I first got this book for the amazing cover. The description was good, too, but I’ve gotten other books with good descriptions only to have them not live up to my expectations. This book met and exceeded my expectations! The descriptions were rich and vivid, the action non-stop. The characters grew on me, and I loved seeing how they changed through the adventures and mishaps they endured. I loved the details of the magic system, and how the main character grows to accept magic. I loved how he cared about a horse, a detail often over-looked in books. For me, this book ranks right up there with Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar series, although the kingdom the main characters are from, being based largely upon spying, isn’t nearly as kind a place to live as is Valdemar. But the writing is tight, the adventures move you right along, and the story is engaging. I’ll be doing something I rarely do when I’ve read the first book in a series for free–buying the next book!
As you might imagine, I’m thrilled with this review, thank you to the lovely reader who took the time to leave it.
And next, here is my review from one I read: SADDLED HEARTS by Jan Sikes
Blurb
Colt Layne owns the Layne Horse Sanctuary. He lives an idyllic life, between caring for the animals and playing music with his band. That is until a stranger appears with unreasonable demands. When someone murders the man, Colt is arrested. He’s been framed, but by whom and why?
He needs to talk with his deceased grandfather. But that’s impossible. Or is it?
Sage Coventry is gifted with the ability to communicate with the deceased. Skeptical but desperate, when Colt consults with her, he gets more than messages from beyond the grave as she breezes into his heart with sweet patchouli fragrance and tempting lips he longs to kiss.
The race against time to clear his name and save the ranch launches them on a mission that brings shocking revelations.
My review
Saddled Hearts by Jan SikesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Colt Layne is my kinda man! Retired bronc rider, now this handsome cowboy runs a horse sanctuary on the ranch he inherited from his grandfather, and heads a successful rock band.
Then one day, a stranger arrives, claiming he won the ranch from Colt’s grandfather in a card game years ago. He has no proof, but he’s clearly out to make trouble.
Colt decides he needs answers from his deceased grandfather, and with some trepidation, consults a medium. What he doesn’t expect, is that the medium is a gorgeous woman who quickens his previously hardened heart.
And then strange things start happening at the ranch – dangerous things. And when Colt goes to confront the stranger who claims the ranch is his, he finds the man dying in his motel room. Unfortunately, Colt had previously threatened the man in public, so instantly becomes the prime suspect.
This is a curious mixture of light paranormal, murder mystery and love story. It works quite well, although it keeps the pace quite steady. I absolutely loved the characters and the setting, and the writing provided me with vivid images and experiences of events. Unlike a traditional romance, there is no conflict in the developing relationship between Colt and Sage – tension is reserved for the nasty goings-on at the ranch and the murder charge.
The resolution is exciting and poignant all in one, with a satisfying ending. This is outside my regular reading choices, but I’m glad I picked it up. Although it’s the third book in a series, it stood all on its own just fine.
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deborahjay 
Great reviews, Deborah. Congratulations to Jan and yourself! 💕🙂
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Thanks for dropping in 😀
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Thank you, Harmony!
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Congratulations on the great review, Deborah. And another congratulation to Jan for your excellent review of her book. 🎉🎉
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Thank you Gwen 😀
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Thank you, Gwen!
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Wonderful review, Deborah. Congratulations! And kudos to Jan. Wishing you both all the best.
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Thanks for stopping by to take a look 😀
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Oh my goodness, Deborah! This started my day and week off on a high note! Thank you SO much for taking a chance on Saddled Hearts! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Have a great rest of your week!
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I do love a new review to start the week, Jan, and if you happen to come across another Colt, please send me his address 😉
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Lol! For sure, Deborah. 🙂
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Nice to see Jan’s book getting some attention. She’s a great author.
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I’d agree with you there, thanks for dropping in to take a look.
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Thank you for the kind words, Craig!
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Super review of Saddled Hearts, Deborah. Congratulations to Jan. Also congratulations on yours.
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Thanks John 😀
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Thank you, John!
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Amazing review of your books. That had to have given you a lift on a Winter day!
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We’ve just been snowed in, so a great review is a nice lift to the day for sure 😀
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Here it’s nonstop rain. Taking the dog out is a 20 minute task! My weather app says the rain will stop in 52 minutes. We’ll see…
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Oh my goodness, yes, Jacqui! It was a great way to start out the week, although it doesn’t feel like winter here today. Temperature is 74 degrees. 🙂 More like spring.
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Great review, Debby, and congratulations, Jan! This sounds like one I need to add to my growing TBR pile. I already have the first one, but I’m thinking I need them ALL. (One of these days, I’m going to retire and do nothing all day long but READ!) In the meantime, best wishes for mega sales, Jan, and super post, Debby! 😊❤️
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You would definitely enjoy it Marcia. If only we could create more time…
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Ain’t that the truth!! 😀
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Lol, Marcia! The best laid plans. 🙂 I would be honored for you to pick up any of my books and read them!
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I have the first in this series, so maybe I’ll just go ahead and grab 2 and 3, so I can binge read them all at once. I CAN read all three books in 30 minutes or so, right? 😂😂😂
Okay. It might take me longer than that, but I’m a fast reader when I find time to really get into a series. Slow or fast, I’m gonna read them soon, honest!! 😊
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Congrats on your review, Deborah, and great review of Saddled Hearts.l, I read I throughly enjoyed.
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Thank you, and I’m not surprised you enjoyed Saddled Hearts.
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Thank you, Denise! I appreciate the added recommendation!
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Wonderful reviews—both yours and for Jan Sikes. I’ve read both books and loved them both. Congrats to both of you!
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😁 Thank you Mae.
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Thank you so much, Mae!
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A great review of Jan’s book. Sometimes we need to read something out of our regular choices!
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Absolutely. I am happy to step outside my usual choices when friends have given a book the thumbs up. Such is the power of a good review!
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So true, Darlene. I love reading out of the box. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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Congratulations to you and Jan, Deborah. 😊
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Thanks for taking a look 😁
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Thank you, Beem!
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Great reviews for your book and Jan’s! I had the pleasure of reading both and heartily recommend them. Congrats to you both. 🙂
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Thank you! 😘
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Hi Deb. Congrats on the fabulous review! And yes, I always look forward to your promo reports. 🙂 Fab review for Jan’s book, which is currently squashed in my Kindle. Congrats to Jan. Hugs xx
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Thanks Deb, it’s been a while since Prince’s Man had a new review so I’m thrilled it was such a good one! And I know you’ll love Saddled Hearts once you read it. Maybe holiday reading for you?
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Me again, too fast. I wanted to add that I’ll be reading another of her books, a sequel to her other series – Flowers and Stone. But I do have her Rune series books too 🙂
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