Wednesday, November 9, 2011

A Lasting Impression - Virtual Book Tour


                                                         About the book:
A fake. A forger. More than anything, Claire Laurent longs for the chance to live an authentic life, to become the woman she wants to be. And she'll be given that choice. But will it come at too costly a price?

Claire Laurent's greatest aspiration is to paint something that will bring her acclaim. Yet her father insists she work as a copyist. A forger. When she's forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville only a year after the War Between the States has ended, her path collides with attorney Sutton Monroe. She considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. But after he later refuses to come to her aid, Claire fears she's sorely misjudged the man. Finding herself among the elite of Nashville's society, Claire believes her dream to create a lasting impression in the world of art is within reach--but only if her fraudulent past remains hidden.
The Federal Army has destroyed Sutton's home and confiscated his land, and threatens to destroy his family's honor. His determination to reclaim what belongs to him and to right a grievous wrong reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined--as well as the woman he loves.Set at Nashville's historic Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. Adelicia Acklen, A Lasting Impression is a sweeping love story about a nation mending after war, the redemption of those wounded, and the courage of a man and woman to see themselves--and each other--for who they really are.


Tamera Alexander is a best-selling novelist whose deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers. Having lived in Colorado for seventeen years, she and her husband now make their home in Nashville Tennessee, along with their two adult children who live near by. And don't forget Jack, their precious--and precocious--silky terrier.
For more information please visit www.tameraalexander.com







My Review:
This was one of the few books I've read that has left me with a feeling of wow.  The characters, the setting, the storyline...everything seemed to line up perfectly to create a fantastic novel.  Claire was brilliant.  The perfect mix of repentant with enough of a real person to really make her come alive.  Her life was extreme but still believable, if a bit lucky at times.  Her relationships, not just with Sutton, but with the entire cast of the book, come slowly at first and the develope into something very rich and meaningful.  I truly enjoyed watching Claire and Sutton get to know one another and discover their lives together.

Now many of you may remember me saying that I wasn't a big fan of Christian novels.  Well, this book is one of the reasons I keep giving them a try.  Religion was not written in every line, but rather between the lines, with characters trying to live their lives in the way they know they should be.  They just picked right back up and tried again. 



Kindle Fire Giveaway and Facebook Party from Tamera Alexander! While Tamera and her book,  A Lasting Impression, are traveling across the country virtually (with a few international stops as well!), she will be hosting a Kindle Fire Giveaway (11/4 - 11/15) and preparing for a lavish Southern-Style Facebook Party (11/15) (dripping with hospitality, of course). She will be giving away Southern Food Baskets, books, and an array of other fabulous freebies! Don't miss a minute of the fun. Swoon!

Read what the reviewers are saying here.


One grand prize winner will receive:
  • A Brand New Kindle Fire (shipped as soon as it releases)
  • A copy of A Lasting Impression and 3 other special books Tamera wants you to have (for Kindle)
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends at noon on November 15th. Winner will be announced at A Lasting Impression Facebook Party on the 15th. Tamera will be wrapping up the A Lasting Impression celebration with an author chat and giving away Southern Food Baskets (Loveless Cafe Food Baskets, books, Amazon & Starbucks gift certificates, and copies of Christy Jordan's Southern Plate cookbook), six gift certificates to Starbucks and Amazon.com, and copies of A Lasting Impression! So grab your copy of A Lasting Impression (it's okay if you don't have one yet- you might win one!) and join Tamera on the evening of November 15th for an author chat, a trivia contest (How much do you know about the 1860's?) and lots of Southern-inspired giveaways (complete listing here).

Enter via E-mail Enter via FacebookEnter via Twitter

Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP today and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Hope to see you on the 15th!


Blog Tour Schedule:




11/4
Lena at A Christian Writer's World http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
Holly at 2 Kids and Tired Books http://2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com
Alena at Little Bit Of Wonderful http://little-bit-of-wonderful.blogspot.com
Tara at Ramblings of the Blonde Mother Bear http://www.theblondemotherbear.com
Patricia at It's Time To Read Mamaw http://itstimetoreadmamaw.blogspot.com

11/5
Jenny at Book Reviews By Jenny http://bookreviewsbyjenny.blogspot.com
Diana at hanging by a thread http://www.pencildancer.com
Debra at Footprints in the Butter http://debrakb.blogspot.com
Pam at Southern Gal Loves to Read http://southerngallovestoread.blogspot.com
Maggie at Tethered Mommy http://www.tetheredmommy.com
Renee at Black 'n Gold Girl's Book Spot http://steelergirl83.blogspot.com

11/7
Margaret at Creative Madness Mama http://creativemadnessmama.com
April’s Lifestyle Show http://aprilslifestyleshow.com
Mindy at A Room without Books is Empty http://detweilermom.blogspot.com
Mary Ann at A Mom With A Blog http://www.amomwithablog.com

11/8
Trish at In So Many Words http://trishdoerrler.com
Misha at On my Bookshelf http://mollystories.wordpress.com
Diane at That's What I'm Here For http://www.dianeestrella.com
Kim at Window To My World http://berlysue.blogspot.com
Crystal at My Reading Room http://myreadingroom-crystal.blogspot.com
Tiffany Amber Stockton http://amberstockton.blogspot.com

11/9
Michele at My Blessings From Above http://koreamom.blogspot.com
Caroline at Happy Four http://happyfour.blogspot.com
Stacie at Hobbit Door http://hobbitdoor.blogspot.com
Krista at Welcome to Married Life http://www.welcometomarriedlife.com
Elizabeth at Count It All Joy http://texasjoy.blogspot.com
Casey at Writing for Christ http://enjoyingthewritingcraft.blogspot.com
Annette at Net's Book Notes http://www.annetteirbyreviews.blogspot.com

11/0
Christy at Southern Sassy Things http://southernsassythings.blogspot.com
Mandie at Taking Time for Mommy - Online Magazine for Moms http://takingtimeformommy.com
Celena at The Traveling Sisterhood http://thetravellingsisterhood.blogspot.com
Theresa at Frugal Experiments http://www.frugalexperiments.com
Christen at mom, writer, crafter, coffee drinker http://ChristenKrumm.com
Whitney at Rambles of a SAHM http://ramblesahm.blogspot.com
Debora at A Book and a Cupcake http://abookandacupcake.blogspot.com
Kristen at Read Great Fiction http://readgreatfiction.wordpress.com
Katie at Legacy of a Writer http://katie-mccurdy.blogspot.com l
Melissa at Bibliophile's Retreat http://www.bibliophilesretreat.com
Lauri at Knits, Reads and Reviews http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com
Brooke at I blog 4 books http://iblog4books.blogspot.com
Paula at Grace Reign http://gracereign.blogspot.com

11/11
Kendra at Happily Managing a Household of Boys http://familymgrkendra.blogspot.com/
Andi at Radiant Light http://www.frommipov.blogspot.com
Jendi's Journal http://jendisjournal.com
Stephanie at A Cooking Bookworm http://www.acookingbookworm.com

11/12
Vera at Luxury Reading http://www.luxuryreading.com
Linda's Lunacy http://lindaslunacy.com
Amy at My Friend Amy http://www.myfriendamysblog.com
Becky at Christian Chick's Thoughts http://christianchicksthoughts.blogspot.com
Sheila at Showcase Sisters http://showcasesisters.blogspot.com
Suzanne at Clicking Her Heels http://www.clickingherheels.blogspot.com
Melanie at So Many Books.. So Little Time http://www.melanieski.blogspot.com
Kim at Teaberry Cottage http://teaberry-cottage.blogspot.com
Sara at Shoopette's Book Reviews http://shoopettesbookreviews.blogspot.com
Kathy at Bags, Books & Bon Jovi http://bagsbooksandbonjovi.blogspot.com

11/13
Kelli at The Zen of Motherhood http://www.thezenofmotherhood.blogspot.com
Renee at Doorkeeper http://reneeannsmith.com
Betsy Ann - Writer at Large http://www.betsy-ann.blogspot.com
Jen at Happy Little Homemaker http://www.happylittlehomemaker.com
Lauren at 5 Minutes for Books http://5minutesforbooks.com
Megan at The joys of life http://www.raunandmegan.blogspot.com
Laurel at Let's Go on a Picnic! http://headant.com

11/14
Megan at Inspired by Fiction http://inspiredbyfiction.blogspot.com
Charity at Austenitis http://austenitis.blogspot.com
Jennifer at Adventures in Unsell Land http://www.theunsells.blogspot.com
Michelle at Life in Review http://lifeinreviewblog.com
Savanah at Ridiculous Reviews http://ridiculousreviewsbysavanah.blogspot.com
Preslaysa at The Literary Mama http://www.preslaysa.com
Patty at Broken Teepee http://brokenteepee.com
Whitney at Rambles of A Stay at Home Mom http://ramblesahm.blogspot.com
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