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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Blog Tour- THE HISTORY OF US by @JennBardsley With An Excerpt & #Giveaway! @AmazonPub, & @RockstarBkTours

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE HISTORY OF US by Jennifer Bardsley Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: THE HISTORY OF US

Author: Jennifer Bardsley

Pub. Date: July 12, 2022

Publisher: Montlake

Formats: Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 317

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

From Sweet Bliss author Jennifer Bardsley comes a poignant romance about a small-town crime that throws together ex–high school sweethearts who have never quite gotten over their past.

Andrea Wint’s life in the small town of Port Inez, Washington, is a simple one. She works, enjoys the gorgeous view from her bay window, and visits her dad at the memory-care facility. Her father is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, but Andrea brings in one coin from his valuable collection every day—little bits of precious metals that seem to bring him back to himself, even if just for a few moments.

So when Andrea’s house is burgled and the coins disappear, she’s bereft.

To track down the culprit, she turns to Dustin Karlsson, who just happens to be her former high school sweetheart. Years ago, they broke each other’s hearts, and some wounds are slow to heal. But Dustin feels indebted to the ailing Tom Wint and wants to help.

What’s more, Dustin has a personal stake in finding the perpetrator. In fact, he suspects the thief could be his own brother-in-law, a gambler and a drunk who skipped town, leaving Dustin’s sister and two young nieces behind.

As Dustin and Andrea travel the Pacific Northwest in an effort to recover the missing coins, old feelings rekindle. Maybe their happily ever after can still be minted.

 

Advanced Praise:

“Jennifer’s story peels back layer after layer until Dustin and Andrea get down to what really matters—what they feel down deep in their hearts. A lovely story of finding love, healing old hurts, and working together toward a lovely future together.” —Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Riverbend Reunion

“Equal turns thoughtful and sweet, The History of Us is a darling read. Dustin and Andrea shine as a couple, and Port Inez is the type of small-town that will draw you in like you are a member of the Karlsson family.” —Addie Woolridge, author of The Checklist

“Jennifer Bardsley delivers a beautifully written story of love, family, and second chances. You will experience all the feels as the hero and heroine navigate their way toward happily ever after. The characters were written with such authenticity that you will feel as if you know them personally. I enjoyed the love and devotion both main characters showed for their families. Bardsley skillfully handled the delicate subject of Alzheimer’s disease with grace and care, weaving it into the storyline flawlessly. These two characters truly went on a journey that led them back to each other. —Joy Avery, author of Something So Sweet

“Gripping and emotional, The History of Us is a beautiful story of what it truly means to love someone. Bardsley weaves a captivating tale of the complicated but powerful nature of family bonds, taking readers on a journey through the Pacific Northwest with two broken people looking to recover something lost—and along the way, rediscovering their enduring love for each other.” —Elissa Grossell Dickey, author of The Speed of Light and Iris in the Dark

“Jennifer Bardsley’s love stories are exactly what we need right now—books with hope, family, and characters that feel like home!” —Brooke Burroughs, author of The Marriage Code and The Name Curse

 

 

THE HISTORY OF US by Jennifer Bardsley excerpt #3

 

Missed opportunities flashed across her mind like lightning bolts. The necklace she hadn't purchased in the gift shop. The bacon she didn't eat. Walking away from that moment when Dustin might have been about to kiss her. He had that look in his eyes again, like he might want to. Was she misreading that? Could she risk making a fool of herself if she was wrong? There was only one way to find out.

"I'm going to spend the day with you," she murmured. "That will bring me joy no matter the reason for us being together."

Dustin smiled and laugh lines peeked out around his eyes. "That'll bring me joy too," he said. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead.

Andrea slipped her hands behind his waist, as he kissed the tears on her cheeks. She pushed her worries aside. Fears over her father’s health. Anger over the lost coins. Concerns that reconnecting with Dustin might cause trouble. His lips hovered inches from hers, until she lifted her face to meet him. When their lips touched, a warm glow burst from her soul. It radiated like a sunburst. She needed this escape, whatever it was. If it turned out to be a mistake at least she had this moment of happiness.

 

About Jennifer Bardsley:

Jennifer Bardsley believes in friendship, true love, and the everlasting power of books. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Edmonds, Washington with her husband and two children. Jennifer's "I Brake for Moms" column has appeared in The Everett Herald every week since 2012. She also writes Young Adult Paranormal Romance under the pen name Louise Cypress. When she's not writing books, or camping with her Girl Scout troop, you can find Jennifer walking from her house to the beach every chance she gets.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE HISTORY OF US, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

6/1/2022

BookHounds

Interview/IG Post

6/2/2022

Jenguerdy

IG Post

6/3/2022

BETTER_0FF_READ

IG Post/TikTok Post

6/4/2022

pickagoodbook

Guest Post/IG Post

Week Two:

6/5/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

6/6/2022

Lady Hawkeye

Excerpt/IG Post

6/7/2022

SJ_Bookshelf

IG Review

6/8/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

6/9/2022

Viviana MacKade

Guest Post

6/10/2022

M reads often

IG Review

6/11/2022

@jaimerockstarbooktours

IG Post

Week Three:

6/12/2022

onemused

IG Post

6/13/2022

@kristens.reading.nook

Review/IG Post

6/14/2022

TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

Review/IG Post

6/15/2022

@thechattybookworm

Tik Tok Review/IG Post

6/16/2022

LatestBookCrush

Excerpt/IG Post

6/17/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

6/18/2022

@coffeesipsandreads

IG Review

Week Four:

6/19/2022

Emmiepooh2

Review/IG Post

6/20/2022

beersbooksandboos

Review/IG Post/TikTok Post

6/21/2022

@My.Bookish.Mind

IG Review

6/22/2022

A Court of Coffee and Books

Review/IG Post

6/23/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

6/24/2022

More Books Please blog

Review/IG Post

6/25/2022

Two Points of Interest

Review/IG Post

Week Five:

6/26/2022

onemoreexclamation

Review/IG Post

6/27/2022

Lychburg Reasd

Review/IG Post

6/28/2022

Lifestyle of Me

Review/IG Post

6/29/2022

Book Sniffers Anonymous

Excerpt/IG Post

6/30/2022

The Reading Devil

Review/IG Post


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