Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour and Giveaway for A Match for Emma by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: A Match for EmmaAuthor: Pepper Basham
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 21, 2019
Emma Mitchell may enjoy sprinkling romance into the lives of others, but her own plans involve a single first-class ticket to culinary school in Europe.
When her best friend, Jon Noble, suddenly moves back to Ransom, Emma’s fairly certain her life can’t get any better…until her matchmaking schemes nosedive, her culinary future falls flat, and a life-long friendship begins to teeter on the brink of something unexpected.
With a little inspiration from Jane Austen’s classic and a touch of Blue Ridge charm, will Jon and Emma discover that what they need the most may be the last thing they’re trying to find?
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EXCERPT
“How is it you knew
what groceries we needed and where to place them all?”
She stopped in front of him on her way back to the last few
items. “I know what wasn’t in your
cupboards from cleaning last week, and you
guys have kept your groceries in the same places for decades.”
“Wait.” He caught her
before she could slip away. “You cleaned the house? We paid your mom.”
Her eyes widened as her palm went to her hip, as if the two
motions were attached. “I helped sometimes.” She shrugged and turned back to
her work. “It always makes me feel closer to you when I’m here.”
Her words, muttered as an afterthought, dug into his
conscience like an unyielding knife. Jonathan had known his leaving had wounded
Emma, as it would any two friends separating, but…well, he’d never considered
how deeply. He studied the back of her head, working through questions he’d
never posed because he’d been so focused on making plans, starting a business,
adjusting to his new life. His stomach dropped. Too busy running after a dream.
What did it feel like to be left behind in this friendship?
“Don’t look so distraught.” Emma smacked a loaf of bread
against his shoulder. “Just because I love your dad more than you doesn’t mean
you’re not on my top ten list.”
“Top ten, eh?”
“Yep, right under Narnia.”
He caught his laugh. “Glad to know that I fit somewhere near
your cat.”
“Hey.” She pointed a jar of peanut butter at him. “Someone
had to take over your spot on the couch on movie nights.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her historical romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards. Her most recent historical romance, My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge, showcases her Appalachian heritage and family history, as well as her love for humor and family.
She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist to about fifty more, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus. Her upcoming release, A Match for Emma, is the third book in her popular Mitchell’s Crossroads series.
Pepper loves getting to know readers and other authors through social media. You may also learn more about her on her website!
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a Paris cube decorative tote, paperback copy of Jane Austen's Emma, paperback copy of A Match for Emma (or another one of the Mitchell's Crossroads books, if preferred), a 'love' ornament, a mug that reads "You're my cup of tea", and Misty Mountain handcrafted soap (made locally) - the scent is Mountain Berries!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight November 9, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on November 16, 2019. Open internationally except where prohibited by law or logistics. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize.
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I love Jane Austen, but I don't think I've ever read a spoof of Emma (Clueless was not my favorite). Looking forward to this one!
ReplyDeleteI haven't either! :) In fact, I haven't read Emma (the original) in years.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing, Jolene!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! :)
DeleteSounds like it has an awesome spin to a classic
ReplyDeleteLove finding new authors. Great excerpt. Added to my tbr list.
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