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A Broken Kind of Beautiful by Katie Ganshert - Review and Giveaway!

7/2/2014

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Book Blurb:


Fashion is a fickle industry, a frightening fact for twenty-four year old model Ivy Clark. Ten years in and she’s learned a sacred truth—appearance is everything. Nobody cares about her broken past as long as she looks beautiful for the camera. This is the only life Ivy knows—so when it starts to unravel, she’ll do anything to hold on. Even if that means moving to the quaint island town of Greenbrier, South Carolina, to be the new face of her stepmother’s bridal wear line—an irony too rich for words, since Ivy is far from the pure bride in white. 
 
If only her tenuous future didn’t rest in the hands of Davis Knight, her mysterious new photographer. Not only did he walk away from the kind of success Ivy longs for to work maintenance at a local church, he treats her differently than any man ever has. Somehow, Davis sees through the façade she works so hard to maintain. He, along with a cast of other characters, challenges everything Ivy has come to believe about beauty and worth. Is it possible that God sees her—a woman stained and broken by the world—yet wants her still?



My Thoughts:


Wow. Just wow. This was such a beautiful story. Ivy, the heroine, doesn't fit the usual "Christian romance heroine" mold, and I think the story is all the better because of it. All of the characters are soooooo good, you can't help but get drawn in, rooting for them all the way. I don't usually cry when I'm reading, but this book made me cry, which made me appreciate the author's skill even more, because I realized I was crying for imaginary people! :-P Just do yourself a favor and read it. You won't regret it.

Author Info:


Please visit Katie Ganshert's website for more about her and her books. Her website is www.katieganshert.com and you can find her on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/AuthorKatieGanshert.

The giveaway is open until 7/12. In order to be entered in the giveaway, please fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Good luck and happy reading!
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Danie link
7/3/2014 12:22:41 am

I absolutely love the cover of your book, I would love to read it. Also please thank your husband for his service to his country. I have a cousin who has been out of the military but I always say thank you. My cousin is my Hero!
Again thanks for the free giveaway
oh.hello.hiya@gmail.com

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Anna Weaver
7/3/2014 07:15:42 am

I'll tell him, Danie. Thanks so much! :)

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Connie Saunders
7/3/2014 11:56:02 am

On the ever of Independence Day, I am so thankful to be an a
American and enjoy the freedoms that were granted us by the blood that has been shed by many other brave Americans. I am also grateful for my freedom from sin that was granted by the blood that was shed by Jesus Christ.
Thanks for this giveaway and May God bless!

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Anna Weaver Hurtt
7/7/2014 03:51:47 am

Amen to that, Connie! God's blessings on you, too!

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Jeanie Dannheim
7/4/2014 12:44:37 am

This book sounds awesome, kind of like a modern fictional account of a woman at the well. Looking forward to reading it!

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Anna Weaver Hurtt
7/7/2014 03:53:12 am

It is fantastic, Jeanie! Good luck and thanks for visiting!

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Pam K.
7/7/2014 03:22:35 am

I've been reading about Katie's books on blogs for awhile. Most comments have been very positive. I recently read her first book, Wildflowers from Winter, which I enjoyed very much. There was depth to her book with characters struggling with some very tough issues. I'm wanting to read more of her books so it would be great to win a copy of A Broken Kind of Beautiful. Thanks for the chance.

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Anna Weaver Hurtt
7/7/2014 03:53:54 am

You're welcome, Pam. Thank you for stopping by and best of luck! :)

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Gwendolyn Gage link
7/7/2014 04:50:59 am

I love Katie's books! Thanks for this opportunity to win. Blessings!

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Teresa Wade Sheroke
7/14/2014 12:39:01 pm

I have not yet read this book I so want to! Would love to win!

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