About the Book
Book: Perfectly Placed
Author: Liana George
Genre: Contemporary Christian Women’s Fiction
Release date: July 5, 2022
Nicki’s tasked with making New Hope the perfect place for orphaned children.
So why has everything gone wrong?
Six weeks after leaving China, Nicki Mayfield returns to complete two critical tasks: restore order at New Hope Orphanage and re-connect with the little girl who stole her heart. However, between a stubbornly stone walling supervisor, missing documents, and personal tragedy, Nicki faces challenges at every turn. Is she the best person to bring order – and longevity – to the place these children call home? Then, with the help of an unexpected ally, Nicki makes a life-altering decision that upends her well-planned life and the lives of those around her. Will she lose it all, or has she found the way to save what matters most?
MY THOUGHTS: This is the second in a series, and if you haven’t read Perfectly Arranged, you’re going to want to do that. You could read Perfectly Placed without it, but the story is going to be much richer if you read book one first. Plus, you’ll have a better understanding of the characters. And you definitely want to know the characters. Just like us, they all have flaws. But Nicki and her friends want to be better people than they were the day before and they also want to follow God a little more each day.
I can’t imagine trying to complete a job in a country where language and customs were a barrier, especially not a task with the life and death ramifications Nicki’s job has. But Nicki has committed to it, and she wants to see it through. It’s an experience that grows Nicki as a person and in her faith, and we as readers get to join her on the trip. I can’t wait to see where the third book in the series is going to take Nicki. I give this book five stars.
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About the Author
Liana George is a sought-after speaker, blogger, and author. Before pursuing a career in writing, she was a professional organizer and is the former owner of By George Organizing Solutions in Houston. Her debut novel, Perfectly Arranged, Book One in The Hopeful Heart Series, was released in October 2021 from Scrivenings Press. When she’s not putting things in order or scribbling away, you can find her reading, traveling, or watching tennis.
More from Liana
Have you ever eaten at a Chinese restaurant and taken a fortune cookie with you when you left? Yeah, me too. For the longest time, I always associated these Pac-Man shaped treats with Chinese food and by extension, Chinese culture.
I was wrong.
The tsujiura senbei,” or “fortune cracker,” actually originated in Japan and was brought over to the United States sometime between the late 1800s and early 1900s by immigrants. Japanese bakers first began selling and making these crackers in California and Hawaii. With their unique taste and finger-sized slip of paper printed with a pithy fortune or aphorism, they quickly became a hit.
Today, the fascination with these cookies is still at an all-time high, but the ingredients have changed. Originally, they were made with miso and sesame flavoring but now they use butter and vanilla to give it that sweet taste you and I are so familiar with.
So, why am I telling you all this?
Because my novel, Perfectly Placed, book 2 in The Hopeful Heart Series, begins with the main character, Nicki Mayfield, breaking into a fortune cookie and discovering a proverb that will motivate her and move her to action. What was written on that tiny slip of paper? There’s only one way to find out. Grab a copy of Perfectly Placed – and a cookie or two – and start reading!
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, June 27
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 28
Texas Book-aholic, June 29
The Sacred Line, June 29
Inklings and notions, June 30
By the Book, July 1
Rebecca Tews, July 2
Splashes of Joy, July 2
For Him and My Family, July 3
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, July 4
deb’s Book Review, July 5
Pause for Tales, July 5
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, July 6
Locks, Hooks and Books, July 7
Spoken from the Heart, July 7
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, July 8
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, July 9
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, July 10 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, July 10
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Liana is giving away the grand prize package of a travel kit which includes a signed copy of Perfectly Placed, a travel cube, a travel/passport wallet, luggage tag, travel journal, packing checklist and tips, and a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1f45d/perfectly-placed-celebration-tour-giveaway
The Conversation
This sounds like an interesting book to read! I’ll have to read this and the first book
You won’t be disappointed!
Thanks for your review and I’m glad you enjoyed the book! More adventures for Nicki to come
I can’t wait to see what happens next!