Hello, reader friends! Author Toni Shiloh is stopping by for a quick visit as part of a JustRead Publicity Tours blog tour and giveaway celebrating her new release, An Unlikely Proposal!
about the author
Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and multi-published Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring God glory and to learn more about His goodness. Her novel, Grace Restored, was a 2019 Holt Medallion finalist and Risking Love is a 2020 Selah Award finalist.
A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and of the Virginia Chapter, Toni seeks to help readers find authors. She loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media.
You can learn more about her writing by visiting her website or connect with Toni on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
q&a
What is your favorite activity or hobby not related to books?
T: Is there such a thing? Lol, jk. I like to watch TV. Usually, I’m watching some HGTV show, a chick flick, or a law show like The Rookie
. Oh! And I also play video games with my family. We’re an XBOX fam and sometimes we’ll play on our retro Nintendo.
B: I’ll have to hit you up for some XBOX recommendations. We’re still newbies and all I really want is Tetris, Dr. Mario, and Mario Kart. I’m so old school.
Do you have a favorite bookish habit?
T: My favorite one is collecting bookish t-shirts. I honestly have lost count on how many I own. I have one that says Just One More Chapter, My Weekend is All Booked, Readers Gonna Read, and more! Now that I’m talking about it, I should probably buy another one. 🙂
B: I haven’t fallen down that particular rabbit hole yet but I figure it’s just a matter of time.
What is your reading style?
T: I currently read on my smartphone because my Kindle
started dying. So I’m either reading on a Kindle app, Nook one, or Hoopla (thank you library!).
B: Nooooo, Kindle! I’m so sorry for your loss.
What’s your writing style?
T: I enjoy pantsing my way through a story. If I know how it’s going to end, it takes the fun out of writing and makes it that much more difficult to finish the story.
B: I feel the same way about reading a story! I don’t want to know what it’s about before I start. No spoilers, no synopsis… just the story, thank you!
Do you have any writing quirks?
T: I don’t think so, although sometimes I resemble a mummy when writing. I’ll have on fuzzy socks, my lower half wrapped in a blanket, and sometimes I wear a really fuzzy sweater if I don’t already have on long sleeves. And depending on how cold it really is, I may even have on a hoodie and some fingerless gloves. What can I say? I get cold easily.
B: Hey, me too! Fingerless gloves and a heated blanket were my favorite Christmas presents this year! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit with us, Toni!
about the book
An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: February 1, 2021
Genre: Christian Contemporary RomanceTheir friendship can survive almost anything…
For two best friends, marriage could be their greatest test yet…
Trinity Davis must not have heard firefighter Omar Young correctly. Did her handsome widowed best friend just suggest they get married?
Omar needs a mom for his adorable little girls, and it’ll fix Trinity’s financial woes. But saying “I do” isn’t just business. Especially when the only vow they’re in danger of breaking is their promise to not fall in love…
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my thoughts
Y’all know I pretty much adore all of Toni Shiloh’s stories but this one set my expectations for a level-up reading experience… then proceeded to blow those expectations through the roof!
First of all, friends-to-more romance and marriage of convenience are probably my top two favorite tropes. Throw them together in a contemporary setting with two adorable little cutie-pies on the cover and you better believe I’m expecting seriously great things!
I love this story so much… I’m even getting teary-eyed just thinking about how much I love this story! Trinity and Omar’s dedication, devotion, and determination create a modern-day marriage of convenience plot that is easy to believe in. Those adorable little girls are the perfect balance of sassy and sweet.
The plot, characters, and heart of An Unlikely Proposal are extra wonderful and genuinely delightful. I highly recommend this book!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. I also purchased a print copy for my favorites shelf. Additionally, as a co-owner of JustRead Publicity Tours, LLC, I received compensation from the publisher and/or author to coordinate a promotional tour for this title. The opinions expressed are my own.
Faith & Fortune series
in the craziness of 2020, I didn’t get a review posted for The Price of Dreams but I highly recommend all three of these stories!
tour giveaway
(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of An Unlikely Proposal, a Texas bluebonnet mug, and a $10 Amazon Gift Card!
Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight February 1, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 8, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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I’m so glad you loved it!
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I love the friends to more trope, too. I need to read this! Thanks, Beth and Toni!
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Nice review Beth! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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Lady Toni is new to me, & I’m excited to add this book to my TBR. Sounds like the perfect, swoon-worthy read. Thanks for sharing!! ??
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Love the cover and I know I will love the story.
Marion
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Thank you so much for the fun interview! – JustRead Tours
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Would love to read l
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Thank you for your review on “An Unlikely Proposal” by Toni Shiloh and for being part of the blog tour.
Enjoyed reading the Q&A and learning a bit more about Toni.
Sounds like a fabulous book and can’t wait for the opportunity to read it.
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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nice interview
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We are an xbox family too! I’ll have to check out the show Rookie
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I’ve never been the biggest fan of marriage of convience but I could make an exception for this one! It looks really good!
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I enjoyed the interview, but now every time I see a Toni Shiloh book, I will think of her wearing multiple layers of fuzziness and fingerless gloves…Well, at least in the cold weather months. LOL An Unlikely Proposal sounds like a wonderful read.
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I bought the book yesterday
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Thanks for sharing!
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Excellent review, Beth! Sounds like a must read!
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