Unexpecting Book review and GIVEAWAY!!

Books!!!  I just love them!!!  I love to read.  I wish I actually made more time to read.  My two favorite places to read are in the bath and in bed.  That poses a problem for me.  I rarely get a bath and l'm hardly in be to sleep, let alone cuddle up with a book.

I was recently given the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of a brand new book by Lori Verni-Fogarsi, aka LoriTheAuthor, entitled Unexpecting.  I was a little concerned about doing a book review because, as I said, I never have to to just relax.  I got the book in the mail, and decided to dedicate at least 20 minutes a day to reading it.  Let me just say, 20 minutes was NOT enough!

This book is UH-MAZE-ING!   I went on the ride of my life.  It was an emotional roller coaster.  This is a short description of the book.

Shelley and David are a couple of almost-empty-nesters preparing to embark on the next stage of their lives. They just ordered white furniture and planned the vacation they’ve waited their entire lives to take when Alexandra, seventeen and pregnant, shows up on their doorstep and announces that she’s the daughter they never knew they had!

Though this description makes it sound a little interesting, I don't think it does the book justice.  My 20 minute a day dedication to reading this book was quickly turning into "Kids, go play in your room and leave mommy alone.  Oh, and watch your sister!!"  It was truly hard to rip myself away from this story.  I was laughing, I was crying, I was z-snapping the "Alexandra" character.  I was yelling at David, and my kids were peeking in at me, asking if I was okay.

This book is full of drama.  Not just any drama though, the kind of drama that makes you think, "Oh no!!  This could happen to me one day!!", kind of drama.  It is so real.  I connected with the characters.  I cried for them, I laughed with them, I felt like I was in the room with them for every minute.  It was the kind of book I love to read.  One that I feel a part of, and a connection to.  One I was able to picture in my head.  I had a vision of what each character looked like.  I could picture the home, inside and out.  I felt involved, I felt attached, I felt like I was part of the family...or at least a fly on the families wall.  hehe.

Now, I want one of you to feel that way.  I want to give you the chance to meet this family, and become part of their lives.  You know what that means!  It's giveaway time!!
I know some of you are impatient and don't like to wait to see who wins the giveaway.  So, if you don't want to wait then her can head over to Amazon and purchase it.

Thank you Lori, for giving my readers and me the opportunity to be a part of this book release!

 Lori Verni-Fogarsi is the author of the hot new release, “Unexpecting,” as well as the award-winning novel “Momnesia” and the nonfiction, “Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies & Adult Dogs.” She enjoys interacting with her readers and invites you to connect or learn more at www.LoriTheAuthor.com.

After you  enter my giveaway, you can head over and visit the Blog Tour Page to find more features, book giveaways, and enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!  Just click HERE.

Last of all, you can visit any of Lori's social Media sites to keep up with her latest happenings!

• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LoriTheAuthor
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LoriTheAuthor
• Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/LoriTheAuthor
• Lori’s Website: http://www.LoriTheAuthor.com

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**Tia, from Story of a Girl, is in no way responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment.  That is the sole responsibility of the sponsor of the giveaway.  In this case, Lori Verni-Fogarsi aka LoriTheAuthor.**