Item: Effie: A Love Story That Transcends Time
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Book Review | Effie (A Love Story That Transcends Time) by Rhonda Lee | #Fiction #Romance #Ghosts @GoddessFish @rhondaleeauthor @TellwellTalent

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Book Review | Effie (A Love Story That Transcends Time) by Rhonda Lee | $10 Gift Card Available |#Fiction #Romance @GoddessFish @rhondaleeauthor @TellwellTalent

Effie: A Love Story That Transcends Time by Rhonda Lee
Published by Tellwell Talent on 09/20/2023
Genres: Fiction, Romance
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 242

Effie is the heartwarming story of how a young couple, killed in a pickup truck accident in the spring of 1959, fulfill their dream of getting married in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee some forty years after their deaths, by helping a young widower and father find true love a second time in life, and a new mother for four-year old Effie.

Witness the incredible power of love, the undeniable force of destiny, and the enduring spirit of those who have passed before us. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and reminded of the beauty that can be found, even in the face of tragedy.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Excerpt from Effie

OCEANSIDE, NEW JERSEY,

Spring, 1959

Jack scrambles to flip onto his belly to catch a white shoebox—tied neatly with the same pink ribbon—tossed out the window. “You could warn me, ya know!” Getting back on his feet, he wipes wet grass off his butt, tucks the box under his arm, then lifts the surprisingly still-fastened suitcase to stand on its end.

Quickly and carefully, Laura descends the ladder, delightful in black pedal pushers, a matching popover top, pink sweater, and flats. Today was not going to be like any other day, and she made sure she dressed for the occasion, purposely choosing an outfit that she felt complemented the celebratory mood she was in. Her Brownie camera—a high school graduation gift from her mom—hangs from a strap around her neck and, with the envelope in hand, she steps off the bottom rung, turns, and bounces excitedly into Jack’s arms, the shoebox falling to the ground. Taken by surprise when the camera flashes, they freeze.

“Whoops,” she giggles, bursting into nervous laughter.

“Shhh. We better get outta here,” Jack says anxiously, pulling away from Laura, hoping it’s not too late. Handing the shoebox back to her, he grabs the ladder to lay it alongside the house behind a hedge, knowing it will be safe and out of the way. Grabbing up the suitcase and taking her hand, he rushes with Laura to make their escape to the pickup.

Pulling the passenger door open, Jack helps Laura step up and slide onto the bench seat, then presses the door closed as gently as possible. He sets the suitcase in the bed of the truck next to his much smaller suitcase, then steals a look back at the house. Confident the coast is clear, he darts around the pickup and climbs in. Laura places the shoebox, camera, and envelope on top of the folded road map of Tennessee on the seat between them.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Purchase Links for Effie

Effie: A Love Story That Transcends Time

Amazon Kindle Edition
Lee, Rhonda (Author)
English (Publication Language)
206 Pages - 09/15/2023 (Publication Date) - Tellwell Talent (Publisher)

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My Thoughts on Effie

“Effie” by Rhonda Lee is a heartwarming tale that seamlessly weaves together themes of love, destiny, and the enduring spirit of those who have passed. Set against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the story follows a young widower and father as he embarks on a journey to find love once again, guided by the unexpected help of a couple killed in a pickup truck accident decades earlier.

Lee’s narrative unfolds with a unique twist, blending wholesome romance with supernatural elements. Through the shared love for an old truck and a four-year-old girl named Effie, the characters find themselves drawn together by forces beyond their understanding.

The strength of “Effie” lies in its well-crafted prose and vivid descriptions, which bring the story to life on the page. Readers will find themselves irresistibly drawn into the characters’ lives, rooting for their happiness and eagerly turning the pages to discover how their story unfolds.

Final Thoughts

“Effie” is a captivating read that effortlessly captures the beauty that can be found even in the face of tragedy. It is a testament to the enduring power of love and the belief that destiny has a way of bringing people together, even across time and space.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Rhonda Lee

Rhonda Lee resides in South-Western Ontario, Canada, and is a former talent agent for the film and television industry.

Ever since being introduced to the town of Gatlinburg—nestled deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee—by her parents when she was a young girl, Rhonda has continued to make the trek to the Smokies at least twice a year.

It was in the spring of 1987 that she first brought her husband to Gatlinburg, and it was during that same weekend while attending their first F-100 Supernationals pickup truck show, that he introduced her to the mid-50s Fords, affectionately referred to as Effies, and thus, this story was born.

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