Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Lock, Stock and Over a Barrel by Melody Carlson

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Lock, Stock and Over a Barrel
B&H Publishing Group (April 30, 2013)
by
Melody Carlson


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:




Over the years, Melody Carlson has worn many hats, from pre-school teacher to youth counselor to political activist to senior editor. But most of all, she loves to write! Currently she freelances from her home. In the past eight years, she has published over ninety books for children, teens, and adults--with sales totaling more than two million and many titles appearing on the ECPA Bestsellers List. Several of her books have been finalists for, and winners of, various writing awards.

She has two grown sons and lives in Central Oregon with her husband and chocolate lab retriever. They enjoy skiing, hiking, gardening, camping and biking in the beautiful Cascade Mountains.





ABOUT THE BOOK

With high hopes, Daphne Ballinger lands her dream job at The New York Times. But it's not long until writing about weddings becomes a painful reminder of her own failed romance, and her love of the city slowly sours as well. Is it time to give up the Big Apple for her small hometown of Appleton?

When her eccentric Aunt Dee passes away and leaves a sizeable estate to Daphne, going back home is an easy choice. What isn’t easy is coming to terms with the downright odd clauses written into the will.

Daphne only stands to inherit the estate if she agrees to her aunt's very specific posthumous terms -- personal and professional. And if she fails to comply, the sprawling old Victorian house shall be bequeathed to . . . Aunt Dee’s cats.

And if Daphne thinks that’s odd, wait until she finds out an array of secrets about Aunt Dee's life, and how imperfect circumstances can sometimes lead to God's perfect timing.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Lock, Stock and Over a Barrel, go HERE.

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48 comments:

SmilingSally said...

Hi Bonnie,

Even though I didn't request it, I did read and enjoy this book. Here's my review:

bookcritiques.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Michelle said...

Fun read!

http://www.ihopeyoudanceinlife.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-cfba-tour.html

Posted on Amazon as well. Thank you!

Cheryl said...

http://cherylschristianbookconnection.blogspot.com/2013/06/cfba-lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by.html

Ernie W. said...

Post is up at http://ernsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Susan Stitch said...

Scheduled to post tomorrow with a review (I didn't want to post two on one day). http://hismorningglory.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Heart2Heart said...

http://reviewsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Such a great novel to begin a series with an I can't wait to see just what happens next. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing tour.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Lori said...

http://smilinginthebackground.blogspot.ca/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Views and Reviews by Kay said...

http://jsparrow747.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Unknown said...

http://www.justyouraveragereviews.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html?m=1

Jalynn Patterson said...

http://asimplelifereally.blogspot.com/2013/06/cfba-reviewlockstock-and-over-barrel.html

Abbi Hart said...

Just wanted to let you know that in the summary of the book you have here the character's names are wrong. It's Daphne and Aunt Dee not Dorothy and Aunt Dot.

Anonymous said...

Review:

http://dwolters.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/lock-stock-and-over-a-barrel-by-melody-carlson-book-review/

I also posted review on CBD, Christian Book Distributers

Kara said...

Here's my review:
http://karathewriter.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-reviewlock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Also posted at amazon and goodreads.
Thanks Abbi for the heads up!

Brittanie said...

http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2013/06/lockstock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Tarasview said...

http://tarasviewonbooks.blogspot.ca/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Christian Fiction Addiction said...

Posted on my blog at:

http://christianfictionaddiction.blogspot.ca/2013/06/check-out-melody-carlsons-latest-lock.html

My review will be added once the book drops through the mail slot and I get to read it :)

Jeremy

Abbi Hart said...

http://writingchristiannovels.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

April Erwin said...

Mine's up at: http://projectinga.blogspot.com/2013/06/cfba-lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by.html

Anonymous said...

http://5020genesis.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/review-and-giveaway-lock-stock-and-over-a-barrel-by-melody-carlson/

~Melissa Finnegan

Brandy Bruce said...

http://brandyreneebruce.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/lock-stock-and-over-a-barrel-by-melody-carlson/

Erin Slocum said...

Here is my review. Cant wait for the sequel! http://forhimandmyfamily.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Mark said...

http://thoughtsofasojourner.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Andi said...

http://frommipov.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Rulan said...

http://fictionshowcase.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

David Meigs said...

http://novelspotlight.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

apple blossom said...

posted

http://abis-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Carol E. Keen said...

http://carolkeen.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Another fun book by Melody Carlson! :)

Kim said...

http://berlysue.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Posted!

Books Are A Blessing said...

Posted...will post review shortly

http://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/cfba-presents-lock-stock-and-over-a-barrel-by-melody-carson/

Hobbies on a Budget said...

Really enjoyed this one: http://hobbiesonabudget.com/2013/06/21/lock-stock-and-over-a-barrel-book-review/

Meg said...

http://hopintomyworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Unknown said...

http://www.theiemommy.com/2013/06/21/lock-stock-barrel-review/

Bonnie S. Calhoun said...

Megan Taylor's having a hard time posting, so here's her link for her review:
http://hopintomyworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Carrie said...

My review is up.

http://randomcarrie.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-book-review.html

Unknown said...

http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com/2013/06/cfba-love-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Marjorie Vawter said...

http://marjorievawter.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

LBJ61 said...

http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Pattie said...

I haven't been able to finish yet, but it's been a good read so far!
http://freshbrewedwriter.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Deanna said...

http://ldgermany.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Jasmine said...

Posted @ http://jassgreatreads.blogspot.com/2013/06/this-week-christian-fiction-blog_21.html

Tori said...

http://thriftytori.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-lock-stock-and-over-barrel.html

Pam said...

http://www.daysongreflections.com/?p=15059

Posted.

Separate review here - http://www.daysongreflections.com/?p=15066

vicjbr said...

http://dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html
The html has a name error. Thanks!

Andrea said...

http://jonathanandandrea.blogspot.ca/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-cfba-review.html

Cheryl Klarich said...

I'm up!! I loved this book--can't wait for the next one!

http://cherylklarich.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Janis Rodgers said...

http://thenearsightedbookworm.blogspot.com/2013/06/lock-stock-and-over-barrel-by-melody.html

Jendi said...

My review is here: http://jendisjournal.com/2013/06/22/lock-stock-and-over-a-barrel/ and I pasted the same on to Amazon.

MomBlogger said...

just received the book yesterday - so will post the promo but will have to post a review later since I didn't get it in time for the review!

Mom Loves 2 Read