Spotlight on 'When the Ocean Roars' by Charlsie Estess

Happy Monday Bookworms!

Welcome back to another week, another summer Monday, and another spotlight on a novel that will be celebrating its book birthday this week! The cover is absolutely stunning and while I haven't had a chance to read it yet it is high on my TBR list, and I seriously can't wait to delve in.

I hope you enjoy the excerpt below and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

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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Excerpt

Keane jammed the red End Call button, tossed the phone on the chair, and dropped to do a set of push-ups. He didn’t need Mark to repeat the concerns already lashing his brain. Unwavering physical and mental discipline drove his success, converting him into a powerful man. But how often had he made sacrifices over the years? Driven by a bold belief that human limits can be pushed, transforming man into the realm of something greater? He sidelined his last serious relationship, and while he felt extraordinarily blessed, a dull ache radiated through his chest. Could it be longing?
Of all times, why did a woman drop into his life now? Terrible timing to ponder heavy thoughts when he’d just met the girl. And yet, thinking of Ami made him want more. The chemistry warmed his blood, pounded through his body, knocked at the door of his heart. But with two weeks till the biggest bout of his life, he’d keep that door shut.
One day of fun to get her out of his system. Nothing more.
Eyes on the championship prize.
Simple, right?

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.

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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