“Challenging the Legacy” by Genie Gabriel Book Review

By Ruth on December 16, 2012 in book, review
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Super-mom Tallie O’Shea took on eight adopted children and built a legacy of compassionate justice with her policeman husband. When he is gunned down, she doesn’t think it’s an accident. Then a former lover shows up and the lies from her past start unraveling. As dangers explode around her, can Tallie set things right before everything she loves is destroyed?

 

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First of all, I think this book would have been much easier to follow if I had read the other books in the series.  This is the fifth book in the series, and I did feel kind of lost as I tried to follow the characters and their various happenings.  I do not fault the author for that at all.  But I recommend reading the entire series if you choose to read this book.

As to the book, I am grateful that the profanity is so minor that I almost did not notice it.  And there are no sex scenes, so already I pleased to recommend this book.  This is also an easy-to-read book that you can sit down and read in an evening.  As a result of reading this book, I think I might like to go back and pick up the other books.  I was intrigued by many of the characters, and Tallie is someone I would certainly like to know more about. The book does have romance, and the story is simple and nice. The author also throws in a few little bumps along the way to keep things interesting.

If you are looking for a quick read for a quiet evening, you may wish to check out this series.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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Multi-published author, Genie Gabriel, writes contemporary romance (the Rock’n’Romance trilogy), romantic suspense (ten books in the Bernie’s Legacy series) and, more recently, books that fully reflect her love of dogs.

The romantic comedies in Aunt Maddie’s Doggone Misadventures are centered around holidays and were first published as part of anthologies from Rogue Phoenix Press. Four books have been released so far, with a fifth planned for August 2019 as part of the Tapestries in Time anthology.

I Want to Have the Heart of a Dog, a stand-alone book, fully embraced Gabriel’s connection to dogs, as well as the miracles experienced while growing through life with these canine teachers. The release of More Than Just a Dog began a new fiction series entitled The Collie Chronicles, with the second book, More Than a Star Traveler, released in April 2019.

The common thread of her books is people who find courage and integrity in the darkest times of their lives, who rescue stray dogs and kittens, who find a person they would willingly give their lives for, and who make their little corners of the world a better place.

She lives and gardens in the Pacific Northwest with her herd of doggie teachers, while laying the foundation of a dream that includes acres of elegant and edible landscaping surrounding a beautifully comfortable house built with dogs in mind!

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

8 Comments

  1. Mary Preston December 21, 2012 Reply

    I must read this series. It sounds wonderful.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  2. Genene Valleau, writing as Genie Gabriel December 18, 2012 Reply

    I’m wrapping up late today, but wanted to say thank you to Ruth for hosting me.

    I also want to thank everyone who stopped by to comment, and to announce the winner of my weekly drawing for a $10 gift certificate. It’s Rhomy!

    Everyone who commented this week is also automatically entered to win a $25 gift certificate at the end of the month. Good-night, all!

  3. Anonymous December 17, 2012 Reply

    Thanks for the review…maybe I’ll start at the beginning!

    eai(at)stanfordalumni(dot)org

    • Genene Valleau, writing as Genie Gabriel December 17, 2012 Reply

      Hi, Elizabeth! Well, of course I’d love it if you read all the books in this series. 🙂

      Thanks so much for following my tour!

  4. MomJane December 17, 2012 Reply

    I think i would like to read all the series. I liked the review.

    • Genene Valleau, writing as Genie Gabriel December 17, 2012 Reply

      Hi, MomJane! So pleased you stopped by to comment and offer kind words!

  5. Genene Valleau, writing as Genie Gabriel December 17, 2012 Reply

    First of all, many thanks to Ruth for hosting me today! And I also appreciate the time you took to do a review–and of course it makes me happy it was such a nice review!

    I’m getting my usual late start on the day, but will be back throughout the day to chat with commenters. Hope you all find something to brighten your Monday!

  6. Goddess Fish Promotions December 17, 2012 Reply

    Thank you for hosting today

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