Texas Roads Giveaway

Rarely do I pick up a book and just want to keep reading until I finish….and being a mom, that’s basically impossible to do. However, this book I’m going to tell you about drew me in from the very start, and I didn’t want to put it down. With its small-town charm, its real-life characters that felt like they were right in front of me as I read, seemingly playing out characters in a movie, Texas Roads was an awesome book, in my opinion.  The author, Cathy Bryant, has such talent with words that the story just felt very real for me; there was no sense of “fake” within the covers of this book.  It brought back memories of growing up in a small town and what that can be like with gossips and rumors.  I even found myself laughing out loud a few times.

Within the covers of this book is a story worth reading.  Not only is it a great story, but it has depth and meaning behind every chapter.  Dani is a young widow who has had a very tough year.  As she seeks for that one place that she can call home, she finds herself in Miller’s Creek, Texas, visiting the aunt that she never really knew.  Soon, the people of Miller’s Creek start to grow on her, such as her aunt, Mama Beth, J.C. Watson, and of course, Jolene, the hairdresser who has her sights fixed on the mayor.  Of course, she also gets a chance at love herself.  Through the story, Dani faces challenges, and she faces times of turmoil.  As she seeks to help the town of Miller’s Creek rebuild itself, rumors start to abound, and when a fire destroys part of the town, the rumors begin to cause devastating ripples throughout the community, mostly aimed at Dani.   Just as all this is going on, Dani learns a terrible secret that could destroy everything she’s ever known.   Will she ever find the home that she longs for?  Is it just an earthly home she’s looking for?

With both mystery and romance, this book offers a story written in such a way as to make you want to keep reading to find out more.  You can purchase Texas Roads as an ebook for $3.99 or in printed form, paperback, for $12.99.  I highly recommend it as the perfect book for that rainy day weekend.  You can follow Cathy Bryant’s blog, WordVessel, where you can find sample chapters of the book.  You can also visit Cathy Bryant to learn more about her.

Now for a giveaway.  Cathy Bryant is offering one reader a chance to win a copy of Texas Roads.  You can enter by doing one or more of the following.  Just be sure to leave a separate comment for each way that you enter.  I’ll draw the winner, using random.org, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.

  1. Visit Cathy’s blog, WordVessel, and leave her a comment, being sure to come back and let me know you did so.
  2. Follow my blog, or subscribe to my posts.
  3. Follow me on Twitter.
  4. Tweet about this giveaway, being sure to link back to Real Heart Prints.  In fact, you can tweet daily to earn extra entries.
  5. Blog about this giveaway, being sure to link back to Real Heart Prints.
  6. Digg or Stumble this post.
  7. Vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs or on the Mom Blog Network (just click on buttons in sidebar to vote).

Good luck, and have a wonderful day!

(Disclosure: I was provided a copy of this book, free of charge, by Cathy Bryant, for the purposes of this review.)

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63 Responses to “Texas Roads Giveaway”

  1. Ashley H.
    April 28th, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I follow on google friend connect.
  2. Cathy Bryant
    April 28th, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    I’m so glad you enjoyed Texas Roads, Mel! Thanks for taking the time to read and review it. I appreciate your kind words!

    Blessings,
    Cathy
  3. Linda White
    April 28th, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Id love to read this since I live in Texas!
  4. Steve Capell
    April 29th, 2010 at 10:21 am

    I left a very positive comment on Cathy Bryant’s web site. This book sounds like a very interesting read. I love books that you can hardly put down from reading and your review makes me think that this is one like that. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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  6. Mary M
    April 29th, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    I follow on Google Friend Connect.
    Thanks!
  7. Jackie Smith
    April 29th, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    I am so anxious to read Cathy’s book…..please enter me. I do follow your blog. I visited Cathy’s and left a comment; I follow her daily. I voted for you. Thanks!!!
  8. karenk
    April 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to read Cathy’s masterpiece…
  9. Joannie
    April 30th, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    I visited Cathy’s website WordVessel and left her a message wishing her good luck with her new book Texas Roads.
  10. randi
    April 30th, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I subscribed to Cathy’s Word Vessel blog.
  11. randi
    April 30th, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I follow on Google Friends Connect.
  12. Teresa/Isi and Jas' mom
    April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    I left a comment on her post “No Other”
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  13. Teresa/Isi and Jas' mom
    April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    I subscribe via rss
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    April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    I follow you via twitter isaiahsmom21
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  15. Lauri M
    May 1st, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

    I follow via GFC
  16. Lauri M
    May 1st, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    I left Cathy a comment about this book on her blog.
  17. Lauri M
    May 1st, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I follow you on twitter
  18. Lauri M
    May 1st, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I voted for your blog!
  19. Lauri M
    May 1st, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Added your giveaway to my blog. It’s on the ride sidebar!!!
  20. don
    May 2nd, 2010 at 9:14 am

    i;d like to win this
  21. Debbie F
    May 3rd, 2010 at 8:21 am

    Please include me! I’m a follower!
    Thanks!
  22. Maureen Timerman
    May 6th, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    Please enter me!! I am a follower on Facebook!
  23. Bekah
    May 6th, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I follow your blog on google friend connect!
  24. Bekah
    May 6th, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I follow on twitter. @kufb50
  25. Kym Carter
    May 7th, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    Hope to add this one to my library of good reads! : )
  26. Kym Carter
    May 7th, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Hope I win!!
  27. GAhome2mom
    May 9th, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    I am a new RSS subscriber. Thanks. :)

    Happy Mother’s Day
  28. Yvonne Butler
    May 12th, 2010 at 6:23 am

    I went to Cathy Bryants website, Word Vessel and committed on her blog. Thanks for the entry.
  29. Yvonne Butler
    May 12th, 2010 at 6:24 am

    I follow on Google Friend Connect. Thanks for the extra entry
  30. Gahome2mom
    May 12th, 2010 at 9:03 am

    I blogged it on Facebook @ Loving Heart Designs.

    gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com
  31. A J Hawke
    May 12th, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Thanks for the opportunty to receive a copy of TEXAS ROADS.

    A J Hawke
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    May 16th, 2010 at 1:10 am

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  35. Lisa Taylor
    May 16th, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    I would love the chance to read this GFC follower lezanac@yahoo.com
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    May 17th, 2010 at 8:18 am

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    May 17th, 2010 at 8:19 am

    I follow your blog
  40. Cheryl F
    May 17th, 2010 at 8:19 am

    I follow you on twitter @Tx_Sweetie
  41. Cheryl F
    May 17th, 2010 at 8:20 am

    voted at top mommy blogs
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    May 17th, 2010 at 10:30 am

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    May 17th, 2010 at 3:08 pm

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  47. Sarah
    May 17th, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    I left a comment on her piece about knowing God’s will.
  48. Sarah
    May 17th, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    I subscribe.
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  51. Ed
    May 17th, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    I am a follower!
  52. Bee Pierce
    May 17th, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    I would love Texas Roads. Thank You
  53. Rebecca
    May 18th, 2010 at 3:53 am

    sounds like a good book
  54. susan smoaks
    May 18th, 2010 at 7:28 am

    i went to her blog and left a comment
  55. susan smoaks
    May 18th, 2010 at 7:29 am

    i am a follower
  56. Roseann K.
    May 18th, 2010 at 8:22 am

    I would love to read this book. Thanks!
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  58. Diane Baum
    May 18th, 2010 at 9:59 am

    I now follow you on twitter and an married to a TexAN
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