Friday, November 24, 2017

"Secret Christmas Twins" by Lee Tobin McClain ... and a GIVEAWAY!




Lee Tobin McClain has graciously offered to give away a paperback copy of this new release. You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post. (Giveaway ends December 2, 2017. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you and pass on your information.) 



A word from Lee...

When I was given the assignment to write a book with the title “Secret Christmas Twins,” I’ll admit, I was concerned. Secret baby stories are very common in romance fiction, and they usually involve a single mom returning to her hometown with a baby or young child who turns out to be the hero’s. But that storyline doesn’t work so well in Christian romance, where the characters usually stay chaste until marriage.

So I had to get a little more creative with my secret baby story. The secret Christmas twins actually belong to the hero’s sister, who’s made many mistakes she’s ashamed of. She doesn’t want her family back at home to know that she had twins out of wedlock, and she fears that if they find out about her boys, they’ll attempt to take custody… especially her brother Jason, who’s just a little bit, shall we say, rigid. For a variety of reasons, she gives her babies to her friend to raise at the family farm she’s part owner of, swearing her friend to secrecy about the babies’ parentage.

You can imagine the tension when the hero turns out to be staying for Christmas at that very family farm where the heroine has taken the babies…

So there’s a serious secret underlying this story. But there are also sleigh rides and Christmas decorations and a dog named Mistletoe! I loved writing this book, and I hope you’ll love reading it.



My review...

Erica Lindholm and twin boys Mikey and Teddy are headed to Holly Creek Farm. Things seem to be going well until she encounters the one person she had hoped not to see, the twins’ uncle, Jason Stephanidis. Jason knows that there is something Erica is not telling him and his family, and as a detective, he is determined to find out what that is. If he learns the truth, it could change everything for everybody. Will Erica receive a holiday miracle or a holiday disaster?

If you’re looking for a quick read to get you in the holiday spirit, this book fits the bill, starting with the adorable cover. There is a solid cast of supporting characters, and they are realistic in their struggles with trust and forgiveness. The storyline makes it easy to see God’s work at hand. The author’s writing style is smooth, and plot points blend together nicely to create a satisfying ending.


Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.




About Lee...



Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain read Gone With The Wind in the third grade and has been an incurable romantic ever since. When she’s not writing emotional love stories, she's probably driving around a carload of snarky teen girls, playing with her rescue dog and cat, or teaching aspiring writers in Seton Hill University's MFA program. She is probably not cleaning her house.







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27 comments:

  1. I love reading Christmas stories. I am looking forward to reading “Secret Christmas Twins” by Lee Tobin McClain. Thank you for the opportunity to win.I enjoy reading your books.

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    1. Thanks for visiting my blog, Emma.

      I agree. I really enjoy the Christmas-themed stories, too.

      Good luck!

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  2. Thank you so much for taking the time to review my book, Leslie! I look forward to meeting some of your followers on my Facebook page.

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    1. You're very welcome. Thanks for stopping by, Lee!

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  3. Great review! I love Christmas stories because there is so much hope and spirit of the holidays in them. Looking forward to reading this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
    Tiffany
    jtabalk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good point. I love that about the Christmas-themed stories, too.

      Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog!

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  4. Got the eBook as soon as I saw it. One of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint!

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you still entered to win a copy. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  5. Christmas themed stories just seem to bring out the holiday spirit even more! Especially add babies to it, and you get to see all the splendor through their eyes :-)

    I'll be honest and say, Secret Baby prose isn't my favorite, but this one sounds like it's well written and doens't fall in the "normal" reasons range (if that makes sense). Thanks for spotlighting it and the giveaway chance Leslie!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. P.S. For some reason I hadn't been getting your blog posts via email for a while, then I went to sign up again and discovered I must have accidentally unsubscribed! Oooops!

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    2. You're very welcome, Trixi! Yes, this one is a bit different, and I think you'd enjoy it. And the cover with those adorable babies just adds to it :)

      Oh, no. I hope you have things all squared away now so you'll receive the emails. I'm glad you checked into it.

      Good luck!

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  6. I've just started reading some of your books and I LOVE THEM ALL!!! Can't wait to get my copy of "Secret Christmas Twins."

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    1. I'm glad to hear you enjoy them. Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck!

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  7. Christmas is such a special time. I can extend it by reading Happy Ever After Christmas stories! Thanx for the giveaway!!!!

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    1. That's a good point!

      You're very welcome. Good luck, and thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Christmas stories are just a way to make your holidays last longer and I always enjoy them. Thanks for this giveaway.
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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      You're very welcome. Good luck!

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  9. I love Christmas, so I love reading stories set during that time. I think my favorite Christmas story (after the birth of Jesus) is the story that I am reading at the time. I love the sweet stories that the authors are writing!

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    1. Becky, I agree that it's hard to just pick one. Yes, the birth of Jesus is definitely the best one of all!

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by.

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  10. I enjoy reading Christmas stories. I don't have a favorite.

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    1. I understand, Jan. There are so many great books out there!

      Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck!

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  11. Great review--book sounds wonderful!!! There is something exceptionally touching about poignant holiday stories that has a true resonance with me. I love holiday stories all year long! Too hard to pick just one! Happy Holidays to all : )

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    1. Thanks, Virginia. I'm glad you enjoyed my review. I, too, enjoy reading them all year long!

      Happy holidays to you, as well. Good luck!

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  12. I like that Christmas stories tend to have a happy ending.
    Dianna

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    1. Diana, that's certainly a good point.

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  13. Would love this Christmas Story

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    1. You're entered :) Thanks for visiting my blog. Good luck!

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