Not long ago, author Alison Strobel contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in reading her latest novel, The Weight of Shadows. She also offered to provide a copy of the book as a giveaway to one of my readers…along with an incredible “reader’s gift bag.”
Read on to find out more…
From the publisher:
After a difficult childhood, Kim has built a successful life for herself … but she’d leave it all if it meant being rid of the guilt she harbors over a tragic mistake she made years ago.
When she meets Rick, she finds everything she needs—including a way to pay for her sins every time he hits her. Kim and Rick’s new neighbor, Joshua, knows more than Kim realizes about Rick, but Joshua has battles of his own to fight. Soon to intersect Kim’s and Rick’s lives is Debbie, who has saved countless women from abuse through the shelter she runs, but Debbie might be as desperate for love as the women she serves.
Meanwhile, as Rick’s wrath extends to their baby, Kim must decide if her penance is more important than protecting that innocent life—and if she should dare leave Rick when he has the power to bring her hidden crime to light.
My thoughts:
The Weight of Shadows was not always an easy read, because it deals with the heartbreaking issue of domestic abuse. Yet despite the difficult subject matter, the author weaves hope and grace into the storyline. The book was well-researched and I found myself caring for the main character and urging her to do the right thing. Though this novel is slower-paced than the books I usually reach for, I appreciated the courage of the author in tackling this subject, and I like the way she brought together the stories of three different people who were all dealing with pain from the past.
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And now…take a look at the awesome gift package the author will be sending to one of you:
“JUST ADD (HOT) WATER” Book Lover’s Gift Bag
You might want to add a cozy couch as well, or some soft pajamas, because if you win this basket you won’t want to do anything but sit and read!
This donation, from “The Weight of Shadows: author Alison Strobel, includes a whole host of goodies:
- copies of her first three novels (signed to you or whomever you choose)
- a clip-on book light (so you don’t even have to get up to turn on the lights as night draws in)
- a bag of Pepperidge Farm Chessmen shortbread cookies (because who has time to cook when you’re in the middle of a good book?)
- a box of Celestial Seasons herbal tea (as if reading wasn’t relaxing enough!)
- an antique teacup, saucer, and sandwich plate (because you need somewhere to put those tea and cookies!)
- a lovely reusable tote (so you can easily relocate the whole shebang from, say, the couch downstairs to the bed upstairs)
Awesome, right?
If you’d like a chance to be the winner of this terrific giveaway, just leave a comment on this post. I’ll leave the giveaway open until next Thursday, July 29th, and I’ll announce the winner on Friday, July 30th. (Note: Due to shipping costs, this giveaway is limited to U.S. mailing addresses only.)
What a wonderful prize! I’d love to win. I haven’t read any of Ms. Strobel’s books and I’d love to start a little collection!
Please enter me! For some reason, I seem to also have missed out on reading Alison’s books and would love to start reading her.
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What a great prize pack! I would love to win it
This book seems right up my alley for the type of books I’ve been reading this summer. I’d love the opportunity to read this author.
One can never have too many books…and what a great prize pack!! Count me in!
What an awesome giveaway! I haven’t read any of her books, so I would love to win
this looks wonderful thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net
Wow, looks intense. I’d love to give it a try…oh and the free stuff too
this is a great giveaway, thanks so much! this book sounds wonderful
The review made me very interested in reading this book. An important topic.
I have not read any of Ms. Strobel’s books yeat.. but they looks great, I will be sure to check them out!
Wow, what a great giveaway. Thank you for hosting it! Please count me in.
Wow, what an awesome author to donate all that stuff! I’d love to win — I share “found” books like these with my book group friends after I’ve read them.
ooo great giveaway!!
Wow! Great giveaway! She thought of everything but a meal for my family.
I haven’t read any of her books so this would be a wonderful prize!!
This book sounds like it has alot of insight and would be a very good read. And the other goodies are great addition.
What a generous prize package! Yes, please enter me!
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Wow, this a fabulous giveaway! Please enter me!
Got this book on my list of books to get. Would love a chance to win it. Thanks!
Wow, what a great prize package. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway
This is such a wonderful giveaway. WoW!!!
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These sound like great reads to add to my list! Thanks for the chance.
what a generous giveaway…please count me in…thanks so much
What a great giveaway. Please enter me.
Thanks!
Awesome! I’m about to finish up my current read this is perfect timing!
This is a great prize!!! I would love to win!!!
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the opportunity!
The book sounds very interesting. I would really like to read it. Please enter me. Thanks!
WOW!! This sounds like an awesome giveaway.
I would love this. Thank you for adding my name.
I’m looking forward to the next `Fall into Reading`
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Fabulous! Looks like the makings of a terrific weekend – good books and food!
Yes please, I would love to win such a fabulous prize–winning would be like Christmas in the summer!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Wow! I would love to win. Thanks!
Looks like an awesome book, and what a great prize pack to go along with it!
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Neat prize pack!
Woo hoo I love freebies! Sounds like a good book too, thanks for offering it!
Looks like and interesting read
Thanks for offering it!
What a great giveaway—please enter me to win!
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I would love to read this book. Please include me in your giveaway!
Sounds like a book my wife would really like—thanks for having this contest!
This is a fantastic giveaway, I would love to win!
Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie D
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I would love to win this thanks for the giveaway.
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Awesome prize package. I’d love to win. Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh my! What a wonderful giveaway! Please enter me to win and thank you for hosting it.
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What an amazing giveaway please count me in :0)
Love a chance to win. Thanks
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What a terrific gift bag – she thought of everything!
as a fellow lover of books and a devotee to reading this certainly would be appreciated. Please throw my name in the hat!
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sound slike a wonderful book.
Great giveaway – I love tea and snacks while I read in the evening.
crystalfulcher(at)ec.rr.com
What a wonderful giveaway! I could really use a goodie bag like that!!!
-Amy
Life by Candlelight
Thank you so much for the review and for hosting this giveaway.
What a wonderful giveaway!!! Thanks for hosting and for the review!
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What an awesome giveaway! It’s like a mini-vacation in a bag!
Great books + goodies = awesome giveaway!! Thanks for a chance!
How can I refuse such a great offer? Thanks for a great giveaway!
This would be great to relax with. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to be entered for this!
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