By Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
Summer is right around the corner which means one thing for those of us who live in Florida: water sports. My toddler’s translation: Make anything with water a sport.
The hose spigot was becoming his new favorite way to soak through an outfit, so we found a water table on sale and gave him an early birthday present. He can splash his hands to his heart’s content, and as long as he stops trying to climb into it, I might get away with just having to change his shirt afterward.
I love his enthusiasm about water, though. Both my husband and I enjoy just about any activity on the water: surfing, jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling.
My novel Hold Your Breath gives my characters their own share of water adventures. Half of the story takes place in Bimini, Bahamas, but not everything is tranquil in paradise. When travel blogger Jayna Scott discovers a dead body on her fiancé’s yacht, she becomes entangled in his web of secrets and crushed by yet another failed romance. Her only hope to save herself and the people she loves comes in the unlikely form of a ginger-haired private investigator and his seemingly too-good-to-be-true faith in the God who ultimately reaches down to rescue her.
I’d love for you to share in her story—whether you prefer your water adventure reading on a beach blanket next to the surf, in your backyard by the hose spigot (like my toddler), or sipping iced tea by the pool. I’m giving away one Kindle copy of Hold Your Breath. Simply leave a comment sharing your preferred water pastime along with your email address to enter to win.
Happy water adventuring of your choice!
This sounds like a perfect summer read. Congrats on your book baby. I love reading by water and also enjoy swimming.i have a fountain that I plug in when reading on the deck. I think we are drawn to water because of Living Water. Becca12901( at ) yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you! That is such an insightful comment about Living Water. Blessings to you!
DeleteCongratulations, Becca, on winning the giveaway! I will reach out to you via email as well.
DeleteI’m excited to add this book to my list. Sounds really good. My favorite type of water sport would be sitting by the ocean/lake/pool and reading a book! Thanks for this great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you to read it one day! Your favorite water sport sounds lovely to me.
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Thanks for sharing!
DeleteI enjoy walking in the water at the beach and swimming in a pool. I have read Hold Your Breath and it is a story not to be missed!!
ReplyDeletebettimace AT gmail DOT com
Those are wonderful water pastimes. And thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you!
DeleteI enjoy walking in the water at the beach and then reading a book in a chair while enjoying the fresh air. As for swimming, I prefer a pool. cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I hope you get to enjoy some beach time soon.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite beach activity is walking on the gulf side in Florida searching for shark teeth. It’s fun to also scoop and sift through the sand and shells looking for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win a copy of your book!
char loves mark at g mail dot com
Searching for shark's teeth is so fun! You are more than welcome. I hope you get to read it!
DeleteI love going to the beach, but we live in the desert, so hanging out at the pool is what happens most. I haven't had the opportunity to do too many water adventures!
ReplyDelete~Heather Mitchell crhbmitchellfam at gmail dot com
Spending time at the pool is so relaxing. I can imagine water adventures are scarce in the desert. Thanks for commenting!
DeleteWhen I was school age, I would go swimming in our pool at night. I'm not a fan of the sun so I enjoy my water activities through books.
ReplyDeleteYou are smart to protect yourself from the sun. We always cover up during the day. Thanks for your comment!
DeleteI am not entering the contest because I have a copy of your book and have read, reviewed and loved it! My favorite water sport is water aerobics in a pool. Gently! Vickie Watts
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment, Vickie!! I am so grateful for you taking the time to review it!
DeleteYour book sounds like I would really enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWhen we were growing up all the kids got sent to our grandparents lake house for the summer. There were a lot of us. We spent our days swimming in the lake, playing all kinds of team sports, fishing, skiing and playing in the woods. It was the perfect childhood growing up.
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Cindi, that sounds like an absolutely perfect childhood. What wonderful memories you have!
DeleteSounds like such a great book! I Love walking in the water and fishing ! Sarahbaby601973(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'd love for you to read it. Those are some fun water pastimes.
DeleteSounds good! I used to love to swim with my sons. legallyblonde1961(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWhat fun memories! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteReading on a beach blanket is definitely more my speed in water sports! 😆
ReplyDeleteHaha, I hear you! Reading on the beach is so relaxing.
DeleteI've been fascinated by all things water ever since I was a young child and was drawn to shopping mall fountains. I have a great deal of affection for undersea creatures as well.
ReplyDeleteI remember liking those fountains as well as a child. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteI like going to the beach, river, or lake and possibly going on a boat, but I don’t particularly like to be in the water 🤷🏻♀️. Lcisson(at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you can enjoy being on the water even if you don't like to be in it! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteThis book sounds awesome. I love swimming in a pool. I love sitting on the beach reading. deborahdumm@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deborah! I'd love for you to read it.
DeleteLake in Maine. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteOh, so fun! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteEvery year in Blythe, CA we would tube down the Colorado River. Good times! Water Sports are great in the desert!
ReplyDeleteTubing sounds so fun! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteThis looks like a fantastic novel. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLast summer, we got our kids a splash pad that attches to our water hose and it's just the best! We also have a helicopter water sprinkler they really like.
ReplyDeleteReading while floating in the pool is my absolute favorite way to enjoy water. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like swimming in a pool or ocean.
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