Virtual Author Book Tours: “Her Loving Husband’s Curse” by Meredith Allard Book Review

By Ruth on April 15, 2014 in blog tour, book, review
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Her Loving Husband's CursePublisher Copperfield Press (April 25, 2012)
Series: Loving Husband, #2 (trilogy)
Category: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Some Historical
Tour Date: April, 2014
ISBN: 978-0615613680
Available in: Print & ebook,  300 Pages

And then, as if he could read her mind, he said, “We’ll be all right, Sarah. Just the two of us. I’ll never leave you ever.”

Finally, after many long and lonely years, James Wentworth’s life is falling into place. Together with his wife, Sarah, the only woman he has ever loved, he has found the meaning behind her nightmares about the Salem Witch Trials and now they are rebuilding the life they began together so long ago.

But the past is never far behind for the Wentworths. While Sarah is haunted by new visions, now about the baby she carried over three hundred years before, James is confronted with painful memories from his time with the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears.

Through it all, the persistent reporter Kenneth Hempel reappears, still determined to prove that the undead walk the earth. If  Hempel succeeds in his quest, James and Sarah will suffer. Will the curse of the vampire prevent James and Sarah from living their happily ever after?

Her Loving Husband’s Curse is Book Two of The Loving Husband Trilogy. Book One, Her Dear & Loving Husband, and Book Three, Her Loving Husband’s Return, are also available from Copperfield Press.

Read the Prologue: http://meredithallard.com/2012/03/27/her-loving-husbands-curse-giveaway/

Praise for Her Loving Husband’s Curse:

“I really enjoyed the first book in this trilogy and have been looking forward to reading the second. I really didn’t want the first one to end.  So much happened in this story I was completely wrapped up in it. I found myself getting teary eyed more than once and this time not because I was happy like before but because what was happening to James and Sarah was pretty devastating.  Needless to say, I don’t want to give any more away but I will say this, I am anxiously awaiting the last book in the trilogy. I feel like I have become invested in James, Sarah, Jennifer, Olivia and the whole groups lives. I want to know what happens next and I want my happily ever after darn it!”-Kindlemom, My Healthy Obession

“Filled with research, real events and a plot that is so interesting you won’t stop reading it until you are finished once again author Meredith Allard pens a five star novel which brings to light the issues of friendship, loyalty, prejudice, hate, deceit, lies and true love. Which prevails? Read the book and decide for yourself.”– Fran Lewis, Gabina49′s Blog

“I must say I was absolutely blown away with the first two books in this amazing trilogy. It has everything I love to read about, vampires, witches, Salem, mystery, a great love story, magic, werewolves, and twists & turns like you would never see coming cause I didn’t.  It always impresses me when an author puts so much time and effort into their research and writes with accurate times, dates and the stories being told are accurate as well.   Leading into book two it wasn’t just another story about vampires, werewolves and witches. It was much more than that, yes it’s a Paranormal novel but it also tells of a story that can be very much related to today’s times, of what other cultures have to go through when their culture is not understood and people are scared of what they have heard through gossip or word of mouth, not by getting to know a person and understanding for themselves, seeing a person for who they really are not what they are.  I really did not want the story to end, I was bonding with the characters, with their situation, cheering on their love story and for the fairy tale ending, but of course it being the second book I was left with a cliffhanger that left my jaw hanging open. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the last chapter. I can’t wait for the third book to come out and hope it’s soon. This really is a must read and I know you will all enjoy it as much as I did!!!“-Natalie, Purple Jelly Bean Reviews

“First off, let me say that this book was phenomenal. It incorporates some of my favorite things: vampires, witches, and love.  Throughout the novel, there are snippets from letters James had written to his deceased wife, and mostly centered around the US government’s rounding up of Indians to be put on reservations and the “Trail of Tears.” I particularly loved this part, because it incorporated real, historical fact into this novel. Fact that sets up the remainder of the book, and facts that we were never taught in school.  The book moves pretty fast, and I couldn’t put it down. It was a testament to true love, and that love will find you wherever you are.  A very enjoyable book that everyone should read!“-Jennifer Irving, Mis-Adventures of a Twin Mommy

Meredith AllardAbout Meredith Allard:

Meredith Allard has taught creative writing and writing historical fiction workshops at Learning Tree University, UNLV, and the Las Vegas Writers Conference. Her short fiction and articles have appeared in journals such as The Paumanok Review, Wild Mind, Moondance, Muse Apprentice Guild, The Maxwell Digest, CarbLite, Writer’s Weekly, and ViewsHound. She is the author of the Loving Husband Trilogy, Victory Garden, Woman of Stones, and My Brother’s Battle (Copperfield Press). She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit Meredith online at www.meredithallard.com.

Meredith on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormeredithallard
Meredith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/copperfield101
Meredith on Google+: https://plus.google.com/101687256587444508026/posts?hl=en
Meredith on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/meredithallard/

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the only vampire series I will probably ever read, and it was just as amazing (if not more so)than the first book. Attempting to explain the reason I thoroughly enjoy this book is extremely difficult to convey. Generally, I read historical fiction, romances, and inspirational fiction. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this book does not belong in any of those categories. It is a paranormal romance, but it far supersedes that denotation. Indeed, this book encapsulates romance, history, mystery, suspense, and more. All of this is interwoven into the essence of the book without detailed bedroom scenes and with only minimal profanity (there is more profanity in this book than the first, but it is still far less than a majority of books currently published). I can say this to you in complete verity–I struggled to put this book down and read it in the span of a couple short hours. The ending is inconclusive, and I absolutely must read the final book in the trilogy!

As I considered the underlying reason for my enamorment with this novel, I discovered that this book along with “Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” “Frankenstein,” and other similar books have a definite sway over me. Although I know that evil is present in this world, I do not believe that evil is always so easy to pinpoint. All too often, what we mistakenly assume is evil is just the opposite, and what we deem good is only masquerading as such. It is absolutely thrilling to consider the prospect that vampires may not be the monsters of legends and myths that are so rampant in our culture. What if there were vampires with redeeming qualities?

However, this unbelievable author has made yet another statement in this particular book. By using vampires as her premise, she has given the most amazing treatise on racism, prejudice, and ostracizing those who are different. She also has put forth a well-written Native American history with which I can connect. This book is a quick enough read, but the messages buried within the fiber of the story are deep and meaningful.

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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“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.

5 Comments

  1. Teddy Rose April 15, 2014 Reply

    Thanks for taking part in the tour. I’m so glad you loved ‘Her Loving Husband’s Curse!

  2. Meredith Allard April 15, 2014 Reply

    Thank you so much for the wonderful, thoughtful review. I’m so glad you liked Her Loving Husband’s Curse. Thank you for being part of the tour.

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