Release: April 23, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Cassie Swindon
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
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For years, Raelyn Bell desperately searches for any connection to her deceased Ma and finally stumbles upon a hidden trunk. She doesn’t have time to learn what’s inside when Pa uproots her from her only home, thus leaving the mysterious trunk behind.
Meanwhile, Specialist Kody Walsh focuses on his advancement in the army. Raelyn walks into his life and derails his plans. They awaken a spark inside each other, but deny their interest. Forced to work together, Raelyn and Kody find evidence that her Ma might still be alive. While hunting for the truth, the two grow closer as complications and danger arises.
Will Raelyn ever find out what really happened to Ma? Will Kody tear down his walls and let Raelyn into his heart? Or will the challenges tear them apart?
(The first of the series is for mature teens with crossover potential)
About the Author:
Cassie a fiction Indie author with three novels launching in May 2021, August 2021, November 2021. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, two kids and somehow…4 cats. So, she’s surrounded by fur, legos, Disney music, costumes, and goldfish crackers. If she’s not writing or reading, she’s hiking, kickboxing or crafting.
Here are some titbits:
- Met husband freshman year of college- a blizzard & tequila may have been involved
- Moved to Raleigh by the flip of a coin
- Mutated into a zombie when daughter was born in 2013, then again 17 months later for son
- Cofounded a three-person Beanie Baby Club in the 90s, in a treehouse
- Completed her first fiction read in 1992, “The Pig Can Jig”
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Break the Stone Review:
“Break the Stone” is a thrilling novel with full of turns and an exciting start to the series.
The author sets the action right from the first chapter as Raelyn vacates her house suddenly, and Kody gets orders to take the marble box. From then on, the author takes us on a wild journey as Raelyn, Kody, and Cali go on a thrill ride. There is never a dull moment in the plot, as something is always happening as Raelyn searches for answers. Many moments stood out for me in the story, like when they search for the photographer Emma or when Kody gets shot. I was also intrigued as to who Joanna was. On a side note, I also liked the playlist the author provides in each chapter, most of which are my favorites.
Raelyn (I love her name) and Kody are both excellent in the lead. However, the instant love was a bit weird at the beginning, where Raelyn wants to kiss Kody immediately. However, while I was not a fan of instant love, I enjoyed their scenes together in the story. I also loved the complicated relationship that Raelyn shared with her father. While they would not agree to things, I liked how realistically the author portrayed their bond. Cali is adorable as the supporting friend and added value to the storyline too. Similarly, Synder and Yohann are creepy. Even Bear is cute in the way he shared scenes with Raelyn.
Moreover, the author also ends the story nicely and sets the pace for the next book in the series, “Hunt the Storm.” Overall, “Break the Stone” is a beautiful start to the “Golden Chains” series, and I am excited to read its continuation.
Giveaway details:
1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon GC courtesy of Rockstar Book Tours, International.
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Break the Stone by Cassie Swindon Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.
Book Tour Schedule
Week One:
BookHounds YA -Excerpt-8-7-2021
BookHounds-Instagram Post-8-7-2021
Week Two:
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Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-8-10-2021
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TLC Book Nook-Excerpt-8-12-2021
Lifestyle of Me-Review-8-13-2021
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Week Three:
The Momma Spot-Excerpt-8-15-2021
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Fire and Ice-Review-8-17-2021
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog-Excerpt-8-18-2021
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