With the release of IN THE SWIM OF THINGS, beach season is officially here! I am thrilled to introduce you to this “fintastic” book- isn’t it gorgeous! And it’s written by the lovely bestselling author, Tracie Bannister, so you know there’s a good story to go with this cover! To celebrate the book release, I am happy to share with you all the info about the book and Tracie, plus my review of the book. And there’s a mermaidy GIVEAWAY!!! Have fun!
BOOK BLURB:
A sexy, sun-soaked tale about a tail-wearing girl who makes a lot of waves—perfect for fans of Lauren Layne, Meghan Quinn, and Christina Lauren.
Ocean-loving Kyra Goodwin had to give up her dream of becoming the female Jacques Cousteau in order to take care of her father and brother, but being a mermaid at the Cape Cod Aquarium is pretty fintastic as far as alternative careers go.
Of course, life as a half-fish/half-woman isn’t all sunken treasure and Ariel twirls. Kyra has to deal with perpetually pruney fingers, eyes irritated by saltwater, and bratty kids on the daily, plus her glam alter ego can make dating really weird. (So many men have pervy siren-of-the-sea fantasies!) When she meets hunky surfer Cade, and he’s into her without knowing what she does for a living, Kyra thinks she’s finally won the romance lottery.
Unfortunately, Kyra’s plans for a carefree summer of catching waves with her new boyfriend run aground when Sea Star Beach, a place that holds great sentimental value for her, is taken over by a big-city developer who wants to build an exclusive resort. Kyra’s crusade to save her beloved beach threatens both her job and her relationship with Cade as does her growing closeness with her irresistibly broody merwrangler, Declan, whose precocious daughter is intent on playing matchmaker.
When a new family drama arises just as Kyra receives an offer that would turn her greatest desire into reality, she’s torn. Will she do what’s expected of her, or dive in and follow her heart?
JENA’S REVIEW
In the Swim of Things by Tracie Banister
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Congratulations to bestselling Author Tracie Banister, who is one of my favorite authors as well as a lovely person and online friend, on her latest release, In the Swim of Things. The cover is breathtakingly beautiful. This fun beachy read would also look lovely in your home or beach place as focal-point accessory, after you finish reading it. Kudos to illustrator Lyndsey Lewellen.
The colors of the cover are so pretty, so let’s take a closer look. The mermaid is the main character Kyra, who tells us the story of her magical summer in the first-person. She has the most amazing job- she really is a mermaid at the Cape Cod Aquarium. Her life as an underwater performer was so cool to read about.
You will see that Kyra the mermaid is holding a sign- “Save Sea Star Beach”. Kyra is on a mission to battle a big developer who threatens to destroy her favorite pristine beach. Can one pretty mermaid save the day? And in front of the aquarium, looking at Kyra are her two male friends. Cade, the sexy surfer dude, is Kyra’s new boyfriend. Or is he? Declan on the right, works at the Aquarium, and is a brooding guy, who seems to like Kyra. Or does he?
Kyra lives with her fellow mermaids in a cute town on Cape Cod. Her dad and brother also live nearby in the family home. Kyra’s mother died when she and her brother were kids, so Kyra has been the responsible and helpful one. Sean the brother is a happy-go-lucky guy, at least for part of the summer!
Readers, you are going to love this book! Filled with exquisite summer scenes, lots of interesting plotlines, humor, love, and plenty of sex, you are all set to have “fintastic” fun reading on the beach.
Thanks to the author for a review copy. This is my honest review.
RELEASE BLITZ GIVEAWAY:
Purchase a copy of In the Swim of Things during the Release Blitz (May 15th – May 31st, 2019) and you could win an incredible prize pack inspired by the book’s mermaid heroine and its beachy setting in Cape Cod. People who purchased In the Swim of Things during the pre-order period are also eligible for the giveaway!
This prize pack includes:
You’ve Mermaid My Day Pedestal Candle Holder
3-Wick Salted Ocean Air Candle
Mermaid Squad Gift Set, inc. Travel-Sized At The Beach Ultra Shea Body Cream & Shower Gel & Beautiful Day PocketBac Hand Sanitizer
Mermaid Stemless Wine Glass with Inscription “It’s Okay to Drink
Like a Fish If You’re a Mermaid”
Mermaid Tribe Sea Glass Necklace by Lita Sea Glass Jewelry (seafoam-colored
sea glass on 18” sterling silver chain)
Mermaid Key Chain/Purse Charm (antique gold mermaid pendant with
stunning beads and a sassy tassel)
Bath & Body Works Shea-Infused Mermaid Socks
Mermaids in Paradise: An Artist’s Coloring Book
Crayola Colored Pencils (36 premium quality pencils)
To enter this giveaway, e-mail Tracie Banister at traciebanister@gmail.com with your proof of purchase. Entries will be accepted until 11:59PM Eastern US time on Friday, May 31st when a winner will be selected via random drawing. This is an international giveaway, so anyone who buys In the Swim of Things within the allotted time frame is eligible to win. Good luck!
JENA’S REVIEW
In the Swim of Things by Tracie Banister
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Congratulations to bestselling Author Tracie Banister, who is one of my favorite authors as well as a lovely person and online friend, on her latest release, In the Swim of Things. The cover is breathtakingly beautiful. This fun beachy read would also look lovely in your home or beach place as focal-point accessory, after you finish reading it. Kudos to illustrator Lyndsey Lewellen.
The colors of the cover are so pretty, so let’s take a closer look. The mermaid is the main character Kyra, who tells us the story of her magical summer in the first-person. She has the most amazing job- she really is a mermaid at the Cape Cod Aquarium. Her life as an underwater performer was so cool to read about.
You will see that Kyra the mermaid is holding a sign- “Save Sea Star Beach”. Kyra is on a mission to battle a big developer who threatens to destroy her favorite pristine beach. Can one pretty mermaid save the day? And in front of the aquarium, looking at Kyra are her two male friends. Cade, the sexy surfer dude, is Kyra’s new boyfriend. Or is he? Declan on the right, works at the Aquarium, and is a brooding guy, who seems to like Kyra. Or does he?
Kyra lives with her fellow mermaids in a cute town on Cape Cod. Her dad and brother also live nearby in the family home. Kyra’s mother died when she and her brother were kids, so Kyra has been the responsible and helpful one. Sean the brother is a happy-go-lucky guy, at least for part of the summer!
Readers, you are going to love this book! Filled with exquisite summer scenes, lots of interesting plotlines, humor, love, and plenty of sex, you are all set to have “fintastic” fun reading on the beach.
Thanks to the author for a review copy. This is my honest review.
AUTHOR BIO:
An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she was a child, most of them featuring feisty heroines with complicated love lives like her favorite fictional protagonist Scarlett O’Hara. Her work was first seen on the stage of her elementary school, where her 4th grade class performed an original holiday play she penned. (Like all good divas-in-the-making, she also starred in and tried to direct the production.)
Tracie’s dreams of authorial success were put on the backburner when she reached adulthood and discovered that she needed a “real” job in order to pay her bills. Her career as personal assistant to a local entrepreneur lasted for 12 years. When it ended, she decided to follow her bliss and dedicate herself to writing full-time. She is the proud winner of the 2017 Independent Press Award (Romantic Comedy) and a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Readers’ Favorite Awards (Chick Lit).
In the Swim of Things is Tracie’s sixth novel and thanks to this book, she can now check another occupation off her fantasy list. She has no doubt that writing about a mermaid is much easier than actually being one!
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