Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for When the Ocean Roars by Charlsie Estess, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: When the Ocean Roars
Author: Charlsie Estess
Publisher: Iron Stream Media
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
He needs to surrender. She needs to fight. Are they ready for their next battle?
Weeks before the Ultimate Fighting World Championship, Keane “The Golden Lion” Temple lands in Japan for the battle of his professional life. The adored prizefighter is primed to take the win. And nothing has ever distracted him from victory in the ring.
But when his path collides with an intriguing woman, he gives in to impulse and asks her to spend his day off from training with him. Surely, he can keep his heart safe for one day.
Ami Ono cannot pass on the invitation but also hides her full identity. As their extraordinary day bleeds into night, both realize one day won’t be enough. Then the excursion ends in disaster when Keane discovers who Ami is. They part ways, but compelling circumstances and an undeniable attraction draw them back together, driving their attraction―and her high-society family drama―to something more intense than Keane has ever faced. As the forbidden romance threatens to take down his principles in the knockout of his life, he struggles to honor his beliefs. Will The Golden Lion surrender his heart? Will Ami defy the domineering men in her life and accept it? Do they stand a chance against nature?
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About the Author
Charlsie Estess holds a master of business administration degree and worked in finance and strategic planning before becoming a writer. She is a member of ACFW and Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers and was an ACFW 2023 Genesis Finalist. She currently resides in Mississippi with her husband and two sons.
Connect with Charlsie at charlsieestess.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
My Review:
I thought this was a good book and I liked seeing the contrast between those who had faith and those who did not. I liked seeing how their faith or lack of it motivated them and effected their actions. I also liked seeing some of the Japanese culture. I thought that was very interesting. I also liked the romance between Ami and Keane. Although their romance was fast, I liked how he respected her and loved her and showed her what real love was. I liked the Christian themes in this book because I think it added to the story and the characters. I think it helped us to see that even when bad things happen, there is still good in the world if we look for it. Overall, I enjoyed this story and the characters and would recommend it.
I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win an Ocean Adventure Giveaway, including a woven beach bag, a print copy of When the Ocean Roars, & a ROAR T-Shirt!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 10, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 17, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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Holly's Book Corner 
Sounds like a story I will enjoy reading.
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thanks for sharing your thoughts, Holly! i’m glad you liked it 🙂
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This looks like a really good book. Thanks for hosting.
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Holly, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. When the Ocean Roars sounds like a must read for me.
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I loved Holly’s review on ‘When the Ocean Roars’. I love that is has Japanese culture in the book and also their faith.
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