RABT Book Tours Reviews: February 2024

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Tour Wrap Up: But Now I See by Ross Phillips

Religion / History

Date Published: April 12, 2023

Publisher: Clay Bridges Press

Following the tumultuous course of American history in the mid-nineteenth century, here is the story of Nathan Butterfield-a preacher's son whose faith in God is all but destroyed as he experiences the loss of loved ones and friends and witnesses his country being torn apart by the brutal realities of slavery. As the nation descends into a bloody civil war, Nathan is drawn into the conflict and further embittered and traumatized by the savagery that surrounds him, though several people try to help him see that a gracious and loving God is still to be found. Only through a life-changing battlefield experience does Nathan finally see the staggering depth and beauty of God's amazing grace.

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

January 29 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

January 30 - Momma Says to Read or Not to Read - Spotlight

January 31 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

February 1 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

February 2 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

February 5 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

February 6 - The Indie Express - Review

February 7 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

February 8 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

February 9 - The Avid Reader - Interview

February 12 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

February 13 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

February 14 - BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog - Spotlight

February 15 - A Life Through Books - Interview

February 16 - On a Reading Bender - Review

February 19 - Novel News Network - Review

February 20 - Talking to Authors - Interview

February 21 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

February 22 - Writers N Authors - Spotlight

February 23 - Books Blog - Spotlight

February 26 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt

February 27 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

February 28 - Texas Book Nook - Review

About the Author

Ross Phillips is a practicing behavioral health therapist with a significant interest in trauma recovery. He is a history lover and was a Civil War reenacted for nearly fifteen years. He sees his relationship with God as by far the most important part of who he is, and he is constantly amazed by God's grace. Phillips lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his cat Jasper, whom he loves, and a small statue of a friendly beaver named Bob, that he kind of likes.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Tour Wrap Up: Moose Ridge: Ending to Beginning by Craig Hastings

Moose Ridge, Book 1 - Ending to Beginning

Inspirational Fiction / Women's Fiction

Date Published: 08-02-2021

Publisher: Champagne Book Group

Faced with hardship and heartbreak, Jazmine finds solace and hope amidst the hallowed halls of Harvard. Raised in a world of privilege that swiftly crumbled beneath her feet, she emerged from the ashes as a foster child, forever marked by the scars of her past. But fate has a way of weaving unexpected blessings into the tapestry of our lives.

Embarking on a new chapter alongside Michael, a promising medical student, Jazmine is finally poised to seize the idyllic future she has fought so hard for. Leaving behind the familiar streets of Boston and New York, she ventures into uncharted territory - the vast, untamed landscapes of Wyoming - where Michael will complete his rigorous neurosurgical residency. It’s a profound turning point, the culmination of Jazmine’s unwavering dedication and boundless determination. For once, the universe aligns with her dreams, assuring her that this time will be different.

But just as life teeters on the precipice of fulfillment, an unforeseen letter shatters Jazmine’s newfound happiness, thrusting her into a whirlwind of uncertainty. The fates conspire to test her strength once more, as she grapples with overwhelming choices and unstoppable forces that threaten to unravel all of her dreams.

“MOOSE RIDGE: ENDING TO BEGINNING” is a poignant tale of resilience and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. It is a story that will transport you from the towering spires of Harvard to the rugged plains of Wyoming, and ultimately deep into the depths of emotion. Join Jazmine on a transformative journey, as she learns that the true measure of triumph lies not in the fairytale endings we crave, but in the unexpected beginnings that arise from the ashes of our shattered dreams.

Currently a 4.5* Rating on Amazon

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

February 12 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

February 12 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

February 13 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt

February 14 - Texas Book Nook - Review

February 15 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

February 16 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

February 17 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

February 18 - JB's Bookworm - Spotlight

February 19 - The Avid Reader - Interview

February 20 - Novel News Network - Review

February 21 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

February 22 - The Indie Express - Review

February 23 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

About the Author

Born in Muncie, IN, Craig is as typical middle-America as they come. He was young when his parents divorced and his grandmother came to live with him, his mother, and two sisters. Seeing his grandmother’s faith in God on a regular basis led him to accept and know everything is okay, God’s in charge.

Craig served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and followed this as a DoD contractor where he had multiple tours overseas and around the U.S. While there were events in his life that tested his faith in God, nothing compared to when his first son was born with major medical issues. As a twenty-one-year-old father with a young devastated wife, his faith had never been tested more. After enduring several surgeries, some considered experimental, his son passed away at six months and two weeks. But even in his brief life, he had a tremendous impact on Craig and others.

Since then, God has blessed Craig with two more sons and has been a constant guidance in his life. Craig’s time in the military and as a contractor afterward included over 20 years overseas, where he was part of local mission churches. On their last return to the states, God led him and his wife to Oklahoma, where he teaches Bible studies and serves in a local church.

The memory of what God did to help him through his parent’s divorce, his son’s illness and death, and many other events in his life, has led him to want to share what impact God had and has with him.

Nowhere are we promised a life without tragedies, setbacks, problems, or devastating events we have no control over, but God’s word does promise, ‘It’s okay, God’s in charge.’

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Tour Wrap Up: Sun Tzu's Café by Eric Bornstein

Historical Fiction / Medical Thriller/ Espionage

Date Published: January 1, 2024

In the era of legalized marijuana in the United States, the Chinese government has nefarious plans to exploit America's best and brightest graduate students using synthetic Hallucinogens and THC compounds. To accomplish their goal, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has partnered with a disaffected American CIA agent who was instrumental in the CIA's domestic hallucinogen experiments on American citizens known as Project MKULTRA during the Korean and Vietnam wars. The CCP have surreptitiously funded upscale cafés in each American city where marijuana has been legalized and there is an American university within walking distance of their café.

In each café, the CCP secretly adds a designer hallucinogen to the coffee. This drug opens the graduate student's minds to the power of suggestion and allows the baristas (Chinese security agents) to easily question the students for technical information concerning their graduate studies and labs. The methods used are similar to what the disaffected CIA agent learned during his MKULTRA project missions in the 1950s and 1960s. This allows the Communist Chinese to gain a head start on America's most crucial security and technological innovations.

But there is a problem. The synthetic hallucinogen is beginning to have strange effects on some students, and these effects are being noticed. A bright Israeli E.R. doctor and his wife (an addiction counselor) living and working in Burlington, Vermont, have encountered some of these students suffering from bizarre psychotic symptoms. They suspect that there is more than meets the eye in these Chinese cafés and have started investigating. If the Chinese plan is discovered, it will open the CCP up to significant charges of international terrorism against the United States. With current congressional committee hearings focused on banning Tik Tok and other Chinese technologies, the CCP will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening.

Currently a 5* Rating on Amazon

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

January 22 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

January 23 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

January 24 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

January 25 - Matters That Count - Excerpt

January 26 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

January 30 - Texas Book Nook - Review

January 31 - The Avid Reader - Interview

February 1 - BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog - Spotlight

February 5 - On a Reading Bender - Review

February 6 - Momma Says to Read or Not to Read - Spotlight

February 7 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

February 8 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

February 9 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

February 13 - Novel News Network - Review

February 14 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

February 15 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt

February 16 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

February 19 - A Life Through Books - Interview

February 20 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

February 21 - Readers Roost - Review

February 22 - Boys' Mom Reads - Review

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Tour Wrap Up: Does A Good Divorce Really Exist? (Absolutely!)

Nonfiction

Date Published: ‎November 11, 2023

Publisher: ‎Burggraff Tash Levy PLC

How can you end your marriage with dignity and respect? While divorce can be filled with anger, frustration, and bitterness, most couples don’t want to end their marriage in an ugly, drawn-out battle that causes irreparable damage.

Does a Good Divorce Really Exist? (Absolutely!) is your definitive guide through the difficult journey of divorce. Randi Burggraff, Justin Tash, and Bryan Levy lay out a roadmap to help you understand the process, rules, and potential outcomes. More importantly, you will master the critical mindset shift that will get you and your partner on the path to a “good” divorce.

Educate yourself by using the examples of healthy divorces to understand what’s involved at each step. This book will guide you through potential pitfalls so you can prepare mentally and think strategically. This book helps you approach heated conflicts in ways that will allow you to emerge with your emotional well-being and integrity intact.