SARAH'S BLOG OF FUN: TEXAS ROADS by CATHY BRYANT REVIEW AND **GIVEAWAY**

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

TEXAS ROADS by CATHY BRYANT REVIEW AND **GIVEAWAY**




"Dani Davis just wants a place to call home. With quaint country charm, quirky residents, and loads of business potential, Miller's Creek, Texas seems like the perfect place to start over. . .except for the cowboy who gives her a ride into town. Dani secretly finances renovations to downtown, but malicious rumors force her to choose between keeping her involvement a secret and the home for which she's always longed. Then a devastating discovery propels her down a road she never expected to travel.


Cowboy mayor Steve Miller is determined to rescue his dying hometown. When vandals threaten the renovation, he can't help but suspect Dani, whose strange behavior has become fodder for local gossips. Can he and Dani call a truce for a higher cause, and in the process, help Dani realize the true meaning of home?"


My good friend Henrietta at A Hen's Nest is having a giveaway of this book. I read the interview she did with Cathy Bryant, the author, and I really liked the story line, and Cathy's passion for the book.

I entered the giveaway and wrote that I would love to read the book and do a review.
To my very happy eyes, I received an email from Cathy herself.

Cathy said she would love to send me a copy of the book to review. I gave her my information, and she sent the book right out. I got it three days later!!
I was very honored to open the book to see that she signed it for me!! I have never had an author signed book before!!!!
I absolutely love to read, but with two kids, my reading hours are limited to when they are in bed!!

So Monday night I sat down to read some of the book. I figured I would get a couple chapters in before bed.
Instead I read the whole thing!!! I was soooooooo engrossed I couldn't put it down!!!
The story starts with a women named Danielle (Dani for short.) She has never really fit into her life in Dallas with her parents.
In the last years time, she had quite a few emotional tolls that made her decide to start fresh.
She goes to visit her Mother's Sister who she has never met in a small town called Millers Creek.

Now for anyone who lives in a small town, you know how everyone knows everything about everyone else!!! Dani wasn't used to that. She really has to adjust.
Steve Miller is the mayor of the town and one of Dani's Aunts (Mama Beth) friends.
He is a 38 year old single man with a long family tie to the town. He is trying really hard to fix the town up to its original glory.

Steve is also dealing with alot of emotional issues in his life.

Dani and Steve's paths cross and they become friends. Dani tries to help Steve and the town repair and grow.
There are alot of struggles for both of them through out the book, including a death, major surgery and a couple very large surprises.

I don't want to give too much away. All I can say is that I absolutely loved this book.

Cathy keeps the reader at the edge of their seat at all times waiting to see what happens next.

I was sooo pulled to these characters that I felt like I was there dealing with their pain and troubles.
I cried at least half a dozen times!!
This is a true family story with alot of heart.
If you would like to purchase Texas Roads, you can get it at Amazon for $12.99.



A story rich with Texas traditions and values. It's as sweet as a piece of pie from a small-town diner. Full of interesting characters and heartbreaking secrets, Texas Roads is a good read.
~ Lenora Worth, author of Hometown Princess and The Perfect Gift


Cathy Bryant has done it! Texas Roads is a spell-binding tale that will grab you on page one and won’t turn you loose until you’ve read The End. Sadness and grief are superbly balanced with uplifting joy, and when you add this one to your Keepers Shelf, you’ll feel as though you’ve met spunky Dani Davis and handsome cowboy Steve Miller in person. If I were doling out stars, I’d give Cathy four for this one!
~ Loree Lough, author of 75 award-winning books, including Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska


A wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable love story. Cathy's folksy descriptions had me chuckling aloud and her plot twists rooting for the main characters through all their trials and emotional travails. It's a story that will touch your heart and make you long to live in the lovely Texas setting with the realistic and heroic characters that Cathy has created. Five stars and "two thumbs up!
~ Marlayne Giron, author of The Victor


Cathy Bryant spins a tale of dangerously romantic Texas cowboys and hurting school marms with twenty-first century panache. I could hear the twang all the way up in Wisconsin.
~ Lisa Lickel, author of Healing Grace and Meander Scar


Cathy has generously offered one of my readers their very own copy of Texas Roads.

To enter the giveaway you MUST-

1. Be a Follower of my blog AND be a follower of Cathy's blog.
(make sure you leave your email address in your entry)


For Extra entries-

1. Tell us what interests you most about this book.

2. Be an email subscriber of my Blog.

3. Be an email subscriber of Cathy's Blog.

4. Grab my button.

5. Follow Me on Twitter and follow Cathy on Twitter.


Giveaway ends on April 14th at 11:59pm. Open to U.S. residents only.


40 comments:

Cathy Bryant said...

Sarah, thanks so much for your kind words about TEXAS ROADS. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Knowing that a book speaks to a reader is the greatest compliment any author can ever receive.

Blessings,
Cathy

Janet said...

I haven't read the book but would LOVE to!! I'm a born and raised Texas girl and love anything that has to do with our wonderful state!! I'm following both of ya'll on Twitter and subscribed to both blogs. So...pick me!!!!!
Janet Thompson
djbt@sbcglobal.net

Peggy said...

I'm a reader also, and thank you for giving me another one to add to my list!

Cathy Bryant said...

Hi Jan & Peggy! Thanks so much for entering the drawing! Jan, it's always great to meet another Texas gal!

Jackie S. said...

If not too late, please enter me for this book....I have been so anxious to read it! I do follow Cathy and starting today, I follow you! Also, I am on Cathy's e mail and will sign for yours today! I am interested in this book 'cause I hear it talks about adjusting to moves (which I am doing).
Thanks.
jackie.smith(at)dishmail(dot)net

Cathy Bryant said...

Hi Jackie! Glad you made it over to enter the drawing!

Moves are hard, aren't they? (At least they are for me.) And yes, TEXAS ROADS' main character, Dani, has to adjust to a huge move, even though it was her decision...

Happy Easter!

Merrie L. said...

I'm a Follower of your blog AND of Cathy's blog. lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Merrie L. said...

The small dying hometown reminds me of where I live. (I live in a REAL quaint country area) lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Merrie L. said...

I'm an email subscriber of YOUR blog.
lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Merrie L. said...

I'm an email subscriber of Cathy's blog.
lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Merrie L. said...

I follow BOTH you and Cathy on twitter. Username: mjl6mom2
lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Merrie L. said...

I follow BOTH you and Cathy on twitter. Username: mjl6mom2
lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Cathy Bryant said...

Wow, Merrie! Thanks for everything!

bustermama said...

I am a follower of both blogs
mansfielderin@hotmail.com

bustermama said...

I'm an email subscriber
mansfielderin@hotmail.com

bustermama said...

I am an email subscriber of Cathy's Blog
mansfielderin@hotmail.com

bustermama said...

I have your button
mansfielderin@hotmail.com

bustermama said...

I am following on twitter
peeweemama
mansfielderin@hotmail.com

bustermama said...

I'm really interested in the conflict between the mayor and Dani. The book sounds very good and I would love to read it.
mansfielderin@hotmail.com

Cathy Bryant said...

Thanks, bustermama! =)

The Taylor Bunch said...

I am a follower of both

Gretchen Geyer said...

I would love to win a copy of this book! I read some of Cathy's blogs as she was working on the manuscript...I'll make sure that I'm a follower of both and all twitters immediately! ;) Thank you Cathy & Sarah!

dreamwriter07@yahoo.com

Cathy Bryant said...

Thanks, Taylor Household!

Gretchen, it's great to see you here! Thanks for stopping by to enter the giveaway (& for the follows)! =) Blessings!

Tradermanjim said...

Iam a follower of yours and Cathy's Blogs

traderman at gmail dot com

Tradermanjim said...

I like stories about texas and my wife likes love stories!!


traderman at gmail dot com

Kathy K said...

I love to read and this sounds like a great book. I am a follower of your blog & Cathy's blog. Please enter me for a chance to win...thanks :)
bndt718@hotmail.com

Cathy Bryant said...

Tradermanjim, I've been flabbergasted by the number of men who've read the story and told me they enjoyed it, so this might be a book you and your wife can share! =)

Yay! Another Kathy! (& you even spell yours the right way, lol!) Thanks for the follow and for dropping by to enter the contest!

Blessings to you both!

Unknown said...

Awesome. We are looking for home aren't we. I know where mine is just waiting to get there. Putting it on my list.

mavericks_mommy said...

Im a follower!!

mavericks mommy

manny01373@gmail.com

mavericks_mommy said...

I love reading! I also grew up in a very small town so I feel like I could relate to this story!! and your review makes it sound like a great read!!!

mavericks mommy

manny01373@gmail.com

mavericks_mommy said...

Im an email subscriber

mavericks mommy

manny01373@gmail.com

mavericks_mommy said...

I have your button

mavericks mommy

manny01373@gmail.com

Nancye said...

I like reading books with settings in small towns. This book sounds like a great read.

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

Nancye said...

I am a follower of both your blog and Cathy's blog.

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

Nancye said...

email subscriber

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

Nancye said...

I follow both you and Cathy on Twitter
ID: @NancyeDavis

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

Cathy Bryant said...

Mavericks mommy and Nancye, thanks so much for dropping by (and for the follows).

Nancye, if you like stories set in small towns then I think you will enjoy TEXAS ROADS and the other books in the series. To me, Miller's Creek is almost a character in the book. I know the story wouldn't be the same without it! =)

Shamrocks and Shenanigans said...

I dont know how I missed this giveaway! Good think you added a post that it is ending!
anyhooo....
I am followers of both
Shamrocks and Shenanigans
johnaricka@gmail.com

Shamrocks and Shenanigans said...

what interest me about the book...well I have a step daughter in TX and she is obsessed with all things TX. I would love to read this and then pass it along!
Shamrocks and Shenanigans

johnaricka@gmail.com

Shamrocks and Shenanigans said...

oooh forgot to say shamrocknshen follows cathy on twitter too
Shamrocks and Shenanigans

johnaricka@gmail.com

you can delete this if it counts as too many... once you have verification :)

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