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Resolution Room Tour & Giveaway

About the Book

Book: Resolution Room

Author: Courtney Lyman

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Release Date: January 15, 2016

Carol loved celebrating holidays, so when she had the opportunity she opened a bed-and-breakfast where each room focused on a different one. Her early guests included Willa Newman and her roommates who came to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Carol’s handyman, Owen Coburn, was instantly attracted to Willa, but soon found himself in the “friend zone”. Several years later, as Willa sees her friends find love, she makes a New Year’s resolution that next year she won’t be alone. Seeing his opportunity, Owen invents a friend for Willa to meet, hoping that eventually she would see that the friend was really him. Will his lie tear them apart or will Willa see past his disguise and recognize the man who loves her?

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About the Author

Courtney Lyman lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, their three children, and two cats. She is the author of the KW Consulting series, the Holliday Hotel series, as well as several Christmas novellas. She stays busy with her family’s activities, her ministries at church, and in whatever time is left, knitting, singing, and playing games.

More from Courtney

Hello, Readers! I’ve dreamed of many businesses that I thought would be fun to own – things like a food truck, a book store, and a bed-and-breakfast were considered. I loved the idea of decorating and planning the theme of a b-and-b, but since I’m not a morning person, the whole preparing breakfast part seemed less exciting. Thankfully, as an author, I can put my imagination to work and experience being an inn owner in my books.

As someone who loves to decorate for the different seasons and holidays throughout the year, I wondered what it would be like to have a b-and-b where each room had a different holiday theme. Enter Carol Holliday and the Holliday Hotel. Carol was born on Christmas and dearly loves all holidays. When her husband unexpectedly dies, she decides to pursue her dream and open the Holliday Hotel which would not only have holiday themed rooms, but would offer celebrations throughout the year for her hometown to enjoy.

In Resolution Room, I wanted to explore the tendency we have to push our timelines and agendas ahead of God’s timing. By making a resolution to not be single by the following New Year’s Eve, Willa makes her desires and timing the focus of the year. How often do I do the same thing? I say I want God’s will, but I push ahead with what I want even when He is saying ‘no’ or ‘wait’.

I hope you fall in love with Holliday Hotel as much as I did and that you come back to visit for the other holidays! See how God’s love is very different from worldly love in Sweetheart Suite. Celebrate the power of the resurrection in Resurrection Rest. Explore the peace of reconciliation in Mama’s Morning Room. Embrace God’s fatherly love for us in Daddy’s Den. Freedom in Christ and forgiveness are the themes of Independence Hall while God’s power over darkness takes the stage in Harvest Hollow. Gratitude and its relationship to love is the focus of Pilgrim Passage. Finally, celebrate Christmas with a second chance romance in Christmas Chamber.

Thank you so much for visiting me! God bless and happy reading!

Courtney Lyman

MY REVIEW

If you have never stayed at a Bed & Breakfast, stop everything and book one now. I love B&B’s because of their inviting decor and hospitality. The food is delicious and the owners are always available to help with any needs you may have. The author describes the B&B in this story so vividly that I felt like I was actually there. The excitement of where this story would go made me not stop reading till I finished the book.

I love that Carol was able to see her dream of owning a B&B become a reality. The loss of her husband has been hard for her but now she has a new found happiness. I can’t imagine all the hard work it took to get the place perfect. With help from friends and family the B&B is finally ready to welcome people to her quaint and restful B&B. Carol knows her husband would be so proud of her and this gives her peace.

The story is a look at how one encounter can change everything. When Willa and her roommates stay at the new B&B to celebrate New Years’s Eve, they decide to do this every year. The closeness they share is inspiring and I like how they look out for each other. It is no accident that the room they stay in is called ,”The Resolution Room.”

I can’t forget to mention Owen. He is dependable, hardworking and becomes Carol’s handyman for the B&B. The first time he sees Willa, he feels a spark. I really enjoyed how their friendship develops over the years. Owen becomes Willa’s best friend but does he want more?

I liked this story because it illustrates how important it is to share your feelings and encourage others to never give up. I was hoping that Owen would be a little more open about his feelings, but I think rejection holds him back. Willa continues to come to the B&B every New Year’s Eve, but slowly she finds herself the only one not married. Her insecurity stops her from having self confidence.

A scheme Owen devises to finally show Willa his feelings could backfire in this sweet, faith filled , clean romance. Waiting on God is hard sometimes, but His ways are better than ours. Pick up a copy and enjoy this book filled with faith, trust and relationships.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.