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Monday, June 13, 2022

Book Review and Giveaway - Hearts Under Fire Author: Cori Lynn On Tour with Celebrate Lit

 


About the Book

Book: Hearts Under Fire

Author: Cori Lynn

Genre: Historical Fiction

Release date: April 3, 2022


When Laura, a heartbroken antique expert, stumbles across an old steamer trunk, she decides it is the perfect restoration project to distract her from her recent loss. She quickly discovers the trunk has a few mysteries of its own, including a journal dating back to 1941.

Laura finds herself caught up in a heroic love story between Ava and her high school sweetheart Dean. Their story of first love is suddenly interrupted when World War II begins, and Dean is sent to the front lines; leaving Ava to bravely fight her own battles supporting the war effort from home.

Laura soon identifies with Ava’s perseverance and in the process, is challenged to overcome her own hardships. However, the journal unexpectedly ends, leaving Laura with unanswered questions about Ava’s life. Laura is determined to uncover the missing pieces from the journal, but will she find the answers she seeks? And can she find the courage to love again?

 

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About the Author

Cori Lynn is a novelist and screenwriter based in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to her latest novel, Hearts Under Fire, she has written multiple screenplays including two feature-length films. As her recognition as a screenwriter evolved, she eventually walked away with an “Audience Choice” and “Best Story” award from the Phoenix Film Festival.

Cori graduated with a global business degree from Arizona State University and works full time as a Marketing Director. She spends her free time playing with her puppy, redecorating her home and crafting her next story.

 

More from Cori

Hearts Under Fire is a historical romance with a contemporary twist. The historical plotline was inspired by the first-hand accounts provided by my grandparents on both sides of the family. Hearts Under Fire differs in that it brings in a contemporary twist and it explores the idea of the parallels between the love story in 1941 and the contemporary love story from present day. 

My Thoughts

Hearts Under Fire is a historical fiction debut by  Cori Lynn. This is a dual timeline story. I love reading the dual timeline themes. I feel that there have been so many of them released lately. We visit present day California and 1941. 

In this story we meet, Laura. She is a antique expert. She has been dealing with some things that she needs some distraction from. She had big dreams for her future, and all that was taken away.  She finds an old trunk that contains a journal that dates back to 1941. I quickly found myself drawn into these two women's stories. Laura, who has had some recent loss, and Ava who says goodbye to Dean who goes off to war. I loved that the author brought Ava's story to life. 

Ava kept a journal during this time. It shows how life was like during war time. As time goes on, Ava becomes more and more uneasy when Dean has not returned home and war rages on. The author did a great job capturing what life was like stateside.

The author did a great job with her research, it made the story feel real. The two women seem very realistic. The story is well written and flows nicely. I enjoyed this book. This was a great debut novel for the author - I hope to read more in the future. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book -all thoughts are my own. 


Blog Stops

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Inklings and notions, June 5

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Blogging With Carol, June 7

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 7

Texas Book-aholic, June 8

For Him and My Family, June 9

deb’s Book Review, June 10

Locks, Hooks and Books, June 11

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 12

Connie’s History Classroom, June 13

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 14

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, June 15 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, June 15

Pause for Tales, June 16

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, June 17

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Cori is giving away the grand prize packge that includes a signed copy of the book, a lip balm, T-shirt and a Journal!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1e7e5/hearts-under-fire-celebration-tour-giveaway

1 comment:

  1. I am especially interested in Ava's diary entries and what life was like for the women at home in USA during WWII.

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