Release: October 12, 2021
Format: eBook
Publisher: Karen Ann Hopkins
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, TBD
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“A must read. Not the typical book you would expect from Karen Ann Hopkins if you’ve read any of her Amish series’ but she absolutely nailed this one!! This book jumps right in on page one and makes you not want to put it down even for a second all the way to the end and I loved that! Would absolutely read it again and definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance thriller with some Sci-fi elements in there too.” Cassandra, Book Sirens Reviewer
Wendy Catalano, a newly remarried mother of four, finds herself, her husband and her children, murder victims of her ex-husband. A family heirloom takes her back in time to the beginning of her relationship with her eventual killer where she gets the magical opportunity to change the future and stop her family’s tragic ending. But she isn’t aware that she’s reliving a tortured life. With only glimpses of the future, Wendy struggles to survive present day, unaware that a bloody and unforgiving destiny awaits her.
The Fortuna Coin is a haunting psychological thriller about second chances…but will the truth really set Wendy free?
About the Author:
Karen Ann Hopkins resides in northern Kentucky with her family on a farm . The farm boasts a menagerie of horses, goats, peacocks. Karen’s main job is home schooling the kids. But she finds time to give riding lessons, coach a youth equestrian drill team, and of course, write. Her inspiration to create her first book, Temptation, came from the Amish community she lived in. The experiential knowledge she gained through her interactions with her neighbors drove the story of the star-crossed lovers, Rose and Noah. Their story continues in Belonging, where their families and cultures threaten to tear them apart. And with Forever and Deception, we find out once and for all if love is enough for them.
Lamb to the Slaughter, the first book in Serenity’s Plain Secrets, is Karen’s newest Amish endeavor, opening up the darker, grittier and more secretive lives of Amish society.
Karen’s YA paranormal/urban fantasy series, the Wings of War, is an epic story about Ember, whose normal life ends abruptly with the murder of her parents and she discovers she’s a descendent of angels.
Also, Karen grew up about a mile from Lake Ontario in Upstate New York. At the age of five, she had a horse bug bite. After diligently taking riding lessons for several years, she had her first horse at the age of eleven.
Karen is currently working on her bestselling Amish mystery series, Serenity’s Plain Secrets, along with the YA paranormal/fantasy series, the Wings of War. Karen is also excited to announce there will be more books in the Temptation series.
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The Fortuna Coin Review:
“The Fortuna Coin” is a fantastic story filled with time travel, intrigue, suspense, and romance that made a genuinely entertaining read.
When the story first started, I had no idea what was happening. Wendy seems to be having the time of her life as she marries Ben, but her world goes for a toss when Josh enters the picture. The author designed the plot so creatively that we initially get to know the end and then flashback to the events leading to the end. Similarly, I was fascinated with the magic of the coin and wondered how it would protect Wendy. Also, I liked how the author toggled the story between Wendy and Ben’s perspective, and it was interesting to see how the two found their way to each other.
Moreover, the author also wrote Wendy’s character dynamically. I liked the sense of deja vu she feels as she goes back in time and relives the moments, especially when she meets Josh. Frankly, as much as I disliked Josh, he made the story what it is. He sets the tale’s suspense, and I was intrigued to see if Wendy would do the same thing as she did the last time or change her course of action. On a side note, I also liked Julia ass comic relief when she showed up as Wendy’s friend.
The author also does not disappoint with the romance. I felt the instant chemistry as soon as Wendy meets Been and how they are both history buffs. Other memorable moments include Wendy meeting Olivia, giving the Fortuna Coin back to her father, or finding out she’s pregnant.
Overall, I adored reading “The Fortuna Coin” and found it a captivating story!
Giveaway Details:
1 winner will win a $75 Amazon GC, International.
5 winners will win a finished copy of THE FORTUNA COIN, US Only.
Book Tour Schedule:
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Fortuna Coin by Karen Ann Hopkins Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
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