Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Spotlight and Giveaway: The Beauty of Rain

Today we are celebrating the publication of Jamie Beck's latest novel, The Beauty of Rain. The story sounds so interesting and we are loving the cover. Thanks to BookSparks, we have one copy to give away!

When Amy Walsh won the lottery, she thought things were finally looking up. But when tragedy strikes shortly after, she struggles to continue and only knows one thing for certain: she’s not spending the money on herself.

Concerned, Amy’s older sister Kristin invites Amy to live with her while she tries to recover. Unfortunately, this creates complications for Kristin – she’s not focused enough on her career, her daughter prefers Amy, and Amy’s well-intentioned but ultimately unwanted advice cause tensions to rise between her and her husband.

All the while, Amy is making drastic plans that include giving away all her money, but before she can do that, she wants to ensure that Kristin understands the importance of spending time with her family. The sisters must help each other reimagine their futures, even in the face of unpredictable obstacles, so that they can learn to live fully and without regrets. (See the bottom of this post for trigger warnings.)

“Heartbreaking, uplifting, and wise beyond measure, The Beauty of the Rain is a masterful tale rendered perfectly by an author truly hitting her stride. I was completely captured by the story of two sisters who each have to learn to really live—before they run out of chances. So powerful!” 
—Barbara O’Neal, bestselling author of This Place of Wonder

“A thoughtful and clear-headed exploration into life’s most brutal challenges. Jamie Beck insightfully dives into the intricacies of grief, marriage, ambition, and love of family in a way that will make you stop and ponder your life choices. An important and meaningful read about what makes life beautiful.” 
—Sonali Dev, bestselling author of The Vibrant Years

Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Jamie Beck’s realistic and heartwarming stories have sold more than three million copies. She is a two-time Booksellers’ Best Award finalist, a National Readers’ Choice Award winner, and critics at Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist have respectively called her work “smart,” “uplifting,” and “entertaining.” In addition to writing novels, she enjoys dancing around the kitchen while cooking and hitting the slopes in Vermont and Utah. Above all, she is a grateful wife and mother to a very patient, supportive family.

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Giveaway ends July 23rd at midnight EST.

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Trigger Warnings: This book contains themes of child death, suicide and suicidal ideation, and substance abuse. 

16 comments:

Annmarie Weeks said...

I love the sound of the rain hitting the roof & tapping on the windows! I find it relaxing.

traveler said...

The way it shines on the grass and trees.

Rita Wray said...

I like to listen to the rain.

dstoutholcomb said...

The sound of rain on a tin roof brings back wonderful memories.

The petrichor is a strangely beautiful smell.

diannekc said...

I like listening to the rain. There is something peaceful about the rain.

Lisa D said...

I love the sound of the rain beating against the windows. I also like the fresh, earthy smell that accompanies a downpour after a prolonged spell of hot weather.

Mary C said...

The sound of rainfall

Mary Preston said...

Rain is free water. Got to love that.

bn100 said...

clean

Nancy P said...

It refreshes everything..

Mary Patricia Bird said...

Rain makes the grass green.

pippirose said...

I love the rain for nourishing flowers.

Padmini Rao said...

I love the sound of slow rain drops

Xia Lee said...

THe sound of rain

Lelandlee said...

Refreshes everything.

Tatum Rangel said...

I like the rain only when I'm sleeping at night, or if I can stay in on a day off.