Monday, March 7, 2011

Review and Giveaway for "Bound by Guilt" by C.J. Darlington



THE WINNER OF "BOUND BY GUILT" IS MEREDITH!
CONGRATULATIONS!


Back Cover:Roxi Gold is a throwaway, shuttled from one foster on to another for most of her life. She longs for a family and will do anything to fit in -- even if it's against the law. Soon she's traveling the country stealing rare books from unsuspecting bookstores, until a first edition of The Great Gatsby catches up with her.

Police officer Abby Dawson has seen the worst of society, and not just at work. The job she has loved has become a chore, the world isn't any safer, and there's no joy in her life. One fearful night a man's innocent blood changes both Roxi's and Abby's lives forever. One searches for justice; the other finds herself on the run. Will the power of forgiveness set them free, or will they both remain bound by guilt?

About: C. J. Darlington and is the winner of the 2008 Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel contest for Thicker Than Blood. She has been in the antiquarian bookselling business for over a decade, scouting for stores similar to the one described in the Thicker Than Blood series before cofounding her own online bookstore. She also cofounded the Christian entertainment Web site Title Trakk.com. A home school graduate she lives in Pennsylvania with her family. Visit her website at cjdarlington.com.

My take: I really enjoyed this book right from the start. I received this book during a time that was really busy for me so I couldn't just sit down and read it. However, I found myself coming back and picking it up every chance I got. I had to find out what was going on. It is not a suspense or a mystery, but I found myself turning the pages as if it were a suspense - just waiting to find out what was going to happen next. You will not be disappointed if you choose to read this book. I also want to go back and read the first book of the series - the story of one of the characters in this book.

To enter for a chance to win "Bound by Guilt":
1. you must be a follower or sign up as a follower
2. leave a comment
3. leave an email address so I can get in touch with the winner
4. contest will end on March 15th

HAPPY READING!
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17 comments:

  1. collettakayMarch 8, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    I read the first book and love it. I can't wait to read this one too!

    I am a follower.

    pepsi324[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  2. EdwinaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I loved CJ's first book so I'm excited about this one.

    I am a follower.

    edwina(dot)cowgill(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. Anne PayneMarch 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. I'm a follower.

    homesteading[at]charter[dot]net

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  4. Pegg ThomasMarch 8, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Interesting hook with The Great Gatsby thrown in there! I'm a follower, thanks for entering me.

    twinwillowsfarm at gmail dot com

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  5. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I'm a new follower. Hope I can get a chance for this book. cckanen@hotmail.com

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  6. Julia M. ReffnerMarch 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I really want to read this one. Thanks for the opportunity!

    julesreffner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. WendyMarch 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I am a follower.
    This looks like a good read.
    wsmarple/at/gmail/dot/com

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  8. Ann Lee MillerMarch 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    So cool that C.J. won the First Novel contest! I'd love to read her. Ann_Lee_Miller@msn.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Hi Deborah, I am a follower of your blog. This sounds like an awesome read...and I would love to have it to read!
    Thanks for offering this on your blog.
    Blessings....Joy Hannabass
    ibjoy1953[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  10. Jo HuddlestonMarch 9, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Deborah, just signed up as a follower. I love your willingness to give exposure to new authors. Would love to win C.J.'s new book. Thanks,
    Jo Huddleston
    johudd/at/bellsouth/dot/com

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  11. rubynrebaMarch 13, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I am a follower. I've heard this is a wonderful book. Please enter me. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  12. Folake Taylor, MD.March 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    The book sounds interesting. I hope I win. ft@theonlywayisup.net

    :D

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  13. Jan MarieMarch 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    This is a wonderful book - I have read it and I would love to win a copy so I could have one to share with a group of readers at school.

    I am a follower.

    janmarien[at]embarqmail[dot]com

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  14. JoMarch 14, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    I'm a follower

    Blessings,
    Jo
    ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com

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  15. ~Prism~March 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity! I'm a new follower :)

    Blessings,
    ~Prism~

    girlofmanycolors *at* gmail *dot* com

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  16. MeredithMarch 15, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    This book looks great. I'll have to get this and the first book as well.

    meredithfl at gmail dot com

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  17. NancyeMarch 15, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance. I am a follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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