Sunday, February 23, 2014

Butterfly Palace By Colleen Coble GIVEAWAY!



Elegance and wealth. Privilege and politics. The extravagance of the Butterfly Palace overwhelmed Lily’s senses and nearly smothered her painful memories. She pushed away her misgivings . . . She was perfectly safe in this huge house.
Austin, Texas—1904: Abandoned by the love of her life and still mourning the loss of her mother, Lily Donaldson has turned her back on the pain and come to Austin for a fresh start, working for the Marshall family as a kitchen maid in their luxurious mansion, the Butterfly Palace. The tasks before her are legion, and her mistress less than pleasant, but at least Lily’s new life will be, if nothing else, distracting. 
But one night, while serving at a dinner party, Lily recognizes the man who abandoned her, Andy, her liaison from the livery stable, the blacksmith’s son . . . sitting among the distinguished guests. Though he recognizes her, Andy does not acknowledge her aloud, and Lily is left reeling, flabbergasted, and irate. 

But before she can get an explanation, the path of the Servant Girl Killer swerves very close to the Butterfly Palace, sowing terror among the maids. Having come to Austin to start anew, Lily suddenly feels trapped in a spider web. How can she know who to trust in a house where lies come dressed in fine suits and deceit in silk gowns the colors of butterfly wings?

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Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has over 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. Visit her website at http://colleencoble.com.

I had a little trouble getting into Butterfly Palace but once I did I have to say it was a worth while read.
Any one who loves romance and mystery is sure to enjoy this book. Don't put it down it is hard to get into the start is not that great but give it some time!
Most of you blog readers know that I have a special thing for butterflies so this was a nice book to read about the hobby of collecting butterflies.
I gave this book 4 stars.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.

14 comments:

  1. I love her books! Can't wait to read this one. Thanks Mary for another great review! Hope I win it!

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  2. The beauty and the gracefulness of butterflies brings such peace to me when I watch them. I love butterflies too, Mary. I would love this book as it intrigues me in reading your great review. Thank you.

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  3. Great review, Mary! I'm still waiting for this book to arrive, but I'm looking forward to reading it.

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  4. great review! Butterfly Palace By Colleen Coble sounds wonderful. Please enter me in contest. Thank you for the opportunity to win.Have a wonderful week.I enjoy reading your books. a follower of your blog.

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  5. I love romance and mystery and would love to read this book! Thank you for sharing your great review and giveaway, Mary!

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  6. I haven't read this book of hers, but I've read others that she's written and I liked them.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  7. Thanks for your review Mary. I am looking forward to reading this book.

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  8. Sometimes I have difficulty getting into a book too. I am glad it was sticking with!

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  9. I enjoy Colleen's books. This one looks interesting.
    Thanks for the honest review, Mary.

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  10. Colleen Coble book sounds good thanks Mary for your review ! Blessings DanaGirl

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  11. Hi Mary. This book has interested me since I first saw the cover. I love romance and also mystery, so I would love to put my name in for a chance to win it. Thanks for the review. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  12. Wonderful sounding book! I really want to read this one!

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  13. Mary, has a winner been drawn for Colleen's book?

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