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Lookin’ Back, Texas

July 28, 2008 by Lauren

I am sure most people have a few relatives that they would consider to be different. You know, the family members who make you nervous at weddings and funerals because you just never know what they might do.

Suzanne Mullins, the main character in Leanna Ellis’ Lookin’ Back, Texas, is a little concerned about the crazy behavior of one of her relatives. It happens to be her mother Betty Lynne. When Suzanne arrives at her childhood home in Texas, she learns that Betty Lynne is announcing her husband’s death and planning his funeral. The only problem is that Archie Davidson isn’t dead.

While Suzanne is dealing with her mother’s irrational behavior, she is also forced to face mistakes from her own past, mistakes she has kept hidden for many years. Handling all these troubles at once may be enough to make Suzanne’s life the craziest of them all.

I was skeptical about the story line in this book, but the tale was wonderfully written. Lookin’ Back, Texas is a book that will make you laugh. I caught myself chuckling throughout the story, especially at the small-town antics. This book is light-hearted, but its message is a powerful one. I admit that I even teared up at the end.

I encourage you to consider this new novel by Leanna Ellis. It is an enjoyable read!

To win one of two copies (U.S. addresses only), leave a comment here, and make sure we have a way to reach you. I’ll draw a winner at the end of the Bloggy Giveaways carnival. For more info on all these giveaways, click HERE.

For all the other open giveaways on our site, click the giveaway category link below.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

Filed Under: Fiction, Humor, Lauren

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Comments

  1. Sweetanlo says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:25 am

    Sounds funny! Please enter me.

  2. Courtney says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:41 am

    Please sign me up!!

  3. Noreen says

    July 31, 2008 at 1:20 am

    love a great book

  4. michelle b. says

    July 31, 2008 at 1:35 am

    THis sounds quite interesting and I would love to read it.

  5. Rachel says

    July 31, 2008 at 1:36 am

    Looks like a great story! Would love to read it. 🙂

    OH and be sure to come and visit my giveaways too.

    http://weirdstuffinmydesk.com/?p=133
    and
    http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=738

  6. Katherine Frazier says

    July 31, 2008 at 6:48 am

    sounds like a good read

  7. Julie Donahue says

    July 31, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Sounds interesting.

  8. tricia says

    July 31, 2008 at 10:20 am

    Sounds like a great book..thanks

  9. Kristie says

    July 31, 2008 at 10:21 am

    I love to read, so this would be great!

  10. Susanne Troop says

    July 31, 2008 at 10:36 am

    I’m always looking for a good book to read!

  11. Zoya says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Sounds like a good read!
    Thanks for a wonderful giveaway and giving us a chance to win!

  12. Lesley says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Sounds like a good read. Thanks!

  13. Kristy says

    July 31, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    Love books!

  14. Diana Dang says

    July 31, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    New books are the best!

  15. Marsha says

    July 31, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    I’m not familiar with this authors work. Thanks for the opportunity to get to know her.

  16. ryann says

    July 31, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Im always looking for new fab authors!

    [email protected]

  17. Carla Pullum says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    I would love to be entered!

  18. Trish says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Thanks for having this giveaway – I would love to win this book!

  19. Jennifer says

    August 1, 2008 at 1:53 am

    This looks like a great book, thanks for the giveaway!

  20. Kari says

    August 1, 2008 at 8:31 am

    always UP for a new read, girlfriend!!! thanks so much……great giveaway as always!!! you rock!

  21. Melon says

    August 1, 2008 at 9:09 am

    I love digging into a new book by a new to me author.

  22. Laura says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:59 am

    Looks like a lot of fun – definitely count me in!

  23. Carissa D. says

    August 1, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    I would really like to read this. Thanks!

  24. Erinn says

    August 1, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Sounds like a GREAT read! thanks for the giveway!
    Erinn

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