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About the Book
Book: Shine Like the Dawn
Author: Carrie Turansky
Genre: Historical
In a quiet corner of northern Edwardian England, Margaret Lounsbury diligently works in her grandmother’s millinery shop, making hats and caring for her young sister. Several years earlier, a terrible tragedy reshaped their family, shattering an idyllic life and their future prospects. But Maggie is resilient and will do what she must to protect her sister Violet. Still, the loss of her parents weighs heavily on her heart and she begins to wonder if what happened that day on the lake…might not have been an accident.
When wealthy inventor and industrialist William Harcourt dies, his son Nathaniel, who is Maggie’s estranged childhood friend, returns from his time in the Royal Navy and inherits his father’s vast estate, Morningside Manor. He also assumes partial control of his father’s engineering company and the duty of repaying an old debt to the Lounsbury family. But years of separation between Nate and Maggie have taken a toll and Maggie struggles to trust her old friend.
Can Maggie let go of the resentment that keeps her from forgiving Nate—and reconciling with God? Will their search for the truth about her parents’ death draw them closer or will it leave them both with broken hearts?
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My Thoughts
My Rating
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My Thoughts
Happy Book Birthday to Carrie!!! I have not read many of Carrie's books yet, but I love the settings she has chosen. Shine Like the Dawn takes place in 1903, at the beginning of the Edwardian Era we see so many new inventions and exciting contraptions, like motor vehicles!
This story starts with tragedy and through the difficult lessons and circumstances that both Nathaniel and Maggie find themselves in, it was so good to see them act and react as normal human beings. And through it all, they learn and grow. Maggie is full of questions and is determined to seek justice, no matter the risk or cost. Nate is such a protector, of the ones he loves and the ones that he is responsible for.
Filled with unanswered questions, Maggie dives into an investigation. With Nate's help will she be able to solve a tragic mystery that is now years since past? Will she learn how to trust God to give her the answers she NEEDS, even if they aren't the answers she WANTS? Be swept back in time to solve the crime and bring justice to Heatherton alongside Margaret Lounsbury.
About the Author
CARRIE TURANSKY is an award-winning author of more than a dozen novels and novellas. She has been the winner of the ACFW Carol Award, the Crystal Globe Award, and the International Digital Award, and a finalist for the Inspirational Readers Choice Award and the Maggie Award of Excellence. A prolific writer of contemporary and historical romance, women’s fiction, short stories, articles, and devotionals, Carrie lives in central New Jersey with her husband Scott. They have five adult children and four grandchildren.
Guest Post from Carrie Turansky
Hats, Glorious Hats!
By Carrie Turansky




I’ve had fun dressing Edwardian style for book launch tea parties and other book events. It made me feel very special to wear these lovely hats. What do you think of Edwardian Hats? Would you like to wear one?
Thanks to friends at the Vintage Dancer website for some of this information.
Stop by Carrie’s Facebook author page and view her live videos February 21 – 25, 3:00 pm Eastern. She’ll be talking about the story behind Shine Like the Dawn and giving away a fun prize each day to one person who leaves a comment. Even if you can’t catch the live video you can still enter for 24 hours after it’s posted. She is also hosting a book launch celebration and giveaway on her blog February 25 – March 6.
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Link to my Book Launch Blog Post: http://carrieturansky.com/ index.php/blog/
Blog Stops
February 21: New Horizon Reviews
February 21: Bookworm Mama
February 21: Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses
February 22: Tell Tale Book Reviews
February 22: Book by Book
February 22: History, Mystery and Faith
February 23: Bibliophile Reviews
February 23: Smiling Book Reviews
February 23: A Readers Brain
February 23: Faithfully Bookish
February 23: Lane Hill House
February 24: Back Porch Reads
February 24: The Scribbler
February 24: I Hope You Dance
February 25: Stuff & Nonsense
February 25: The Power of Words
February 25: A Greater Yes
February 26: cherylbbookblog
February 26: Moments Dipped in Ink
February 26: Splashes of Joy
February 27: Genesis 5020
February 27: inklings and notions
February 27: D’S QUILTS & BOOKS
February 28: Karen Sue Hadley
February 28: A Simple Life, really?!
February 28: Neverending Stories
March 1: Daysong Reflections
March 1: Connie’s History Classroom
March 1: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations
March 2: These Splendid Sentences
March 2: Singing Librarian Books
March 2: Blossoms and Blessings
March 3: Pause for Tales
March 3: blogging With Carol
March 3: Mary Hake
March 4: Radiant Light
March 4: For The Love of Books
March 5: Christian Bookaholic
March 5: Rachel Scott McDaniel
March 6: Baker Kella
Giveaway #1
To celebrate her tour, Carrie is giving away all 4 books: Shine Like the Dawn, The Governess of Highland Hall, The Daughter of Highland Hall, and A Refuge at Highland Hall.! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/b0fb
Giveaway #2
I am excited to be able to host a second giveaway! This one is for a print copy of Shine Like the Dawn. This is an UNCORRECTED PROOF. Giveaway copy courtesy of Multnomah Publishing.
Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, thanks for stopping by! This is my first Celebrate Lit blog tour, and I'm excited to connect with new reading friends!
DeleteThank you for stopping by Lisa!
DeleteYay! I love this story, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth Erin, thanks for your encouraging words! Glad you enjoyed Shine Like the Dawn!
DeleteYay! Excited to see your thoughts in a couple days!
DeleteI love the way Carrie writes. So inviting!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree Michelle! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteThanks for this lovely post, Rachel! I loved meeting you at CFRR and following your blog and Facebook posts. I appreciate you helping me spread the word about Shine Like the Dawn.
ReplyDeleteIt is my honor Carrie!
DeleteIt is a very lovely post, love the old pics and your review !!! I can't wait to read this one, I have read the others in this series !
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the giveaway !
Linda Marie Finn
Hi Linda, thank you for stopping by. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed The Edwardian Brides Series. Those will always be special stories to me. I listened to them on audio recently. It was fun to hear someone reading them aloud. It's a whole new experience, even though I knew the stories well. Blessings and Happy Reading!
DeleteThank you Linda! Happy reading!
DeleteLove Carrie' books. Great genre!
ReplyDeleteI agree, love the Edwardian period!
DeleteI am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my book today!!! I have read all of Carrie's books! My only issue is that they just can't be published quickly enough!!!!!!! Keep on keeping on for the Lord! God bless!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know the feeling!!!
DeleteLove this post! Your review, needless to say, and of course that AMAZING Guest post on HATS!! Hats I adore! ahhahaha. =)
ReplyDeleteHaha thank you my dear! Yes HATS!!!!
DeleteCongrats on your new release. Love the cover and synopsis of the book. Can't wait to read.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteThanks for the review, Rachel. Carrie, your new book looks and sounds fantastic. I'm looking forward to reading it. Congratulations and good luck on your tour!
ReplyDeleteThank you Winnie!!!
DeleteI love Carrie's books! Hope I win 😁
ReplyDeleteMay the odds be in your favor ;) hehe
DeleteCoNgRaTuLaTiOnS, Carrie, on the release of your newest book, Shine Like the Dawn!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your books! So excited to read this new one. Your post about hats was so fun to read. Thanks for the opportunity of this giveaway!!! ~Alison
Thank you for stopping by Alison!
DeleteRachel, thanks for the delightful book review and the extra giveaway. I am looking forward to reading this book and I have already added it to my TBR pile. Congrats on your new book release and the book tour Carrie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading!!!
DeleteI can't wait to follow along on the tour! Congrats on your new release, Carrie, and I can't wait to see what mind of mystery/suspense that you put into Shine Like the Dawn!
ReplyDeleteIt is good!!! Happy reading!
DeleteWow, it's so encouraging to read all these wonderful comments! Thank you, Rachel and friends! I hope you enjoy reading Shine Like the Dawn. Rachel, will I see you at CFRR in August?
ReplyDeleteIsn't it so much fun! And YES! I will be at CFRR again this year! SO SO SO excited!
DeleteCARRIE, I'm so excited to read Shine Like The Dawn! These hat photos are incredible!
ReplyDeleteI love Carrie's books. This sounds especially good. Excited to read it!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win , I always love to read Carrie's books.
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