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The Power of the Bayou - Book Tour and Giveaway

8/7/2020

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The Power of the Bayou
by Dana Littlejohn
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Kameryn Gamble ran away from an awkward life. A new city offered a fresh start, a new job and a new man. Reynaud added something she never had in a relationship before…friendship, passion and peace. Things were looking up for Kameryn until an ex-lover showed up with the intention of bringing her home.

Reynaud Leduc had everything he ever wanted with Kameryn and yet something nagged at him. He hoped going ‘home’ would ease his weariness, but friends had lost their places and enemies had gained power. Will the final confrontation with his past destroy everything Reynaud had in his present preventing him from having a future with Kameryn?



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​Book Review- By Kim Knight
Rating: 4 stars- Enjoyable Read
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Wow this is a fast moving plot! The author did not hang around with pace. I liked that, I enjoyed this little novella story. What pulled me in was the book’s blurb, genre, and the location it’s set in. We follow the hero’s story—Reynaud after he is cast out by ‘his people’, who are magical beings that have been alive for centuries, living undetected in this realm. His punishment handed to him is because, he is accused of a crime. As the story develops we learn he was set up, while he spends time in this realm as part of the punishment. He then falls for the heroine— Kameryn which sets him the path he needs to be. There are some twists here, no spoilers from me!
I was gripped from the first few pages, the opening scene with Reyanud’s situation had me reading quickly. I found the characters Kameryn and Reynaud both to be likeable. Kameryn  has a backstory of her own, which weaves nicely into how her path crosses with Reynaud’s, itwas easy to see why the two would find love given Reyanud’s ‘situation’ and punishment.  The ‘bad guys’ and other secondary characters to me I enjoyed reading. Reyanud’s enemy was not likeable and he was not meant to be! Kudos to the author here.  Like I said, I found as a reader that the plot moved quickly, which was good for me. That said I felt that some areas could have been developed more as I read. Such as Kameryn and Reyanud’s first year together. Literally as one chapter ended, the next started stating they had been together a year. As a reader rather than being told this, it would have been lovely if the author showed it— show don’t tell. This would have been a good reading experience for me, and filled in gaps regarding questions I had. Such as how did their love, relationship, life, and business partnership etc develop over that year? At this point it would have been nice to see and experience this. As well as them actually falling for one another and love bloom, rather than being told or it just happened as a new chapter started.
Now I read very closely especially in genres where the world is ‘made up’ like paranormal stories, the timestamps within the plot caused a bit of confusion. Right at the end at a critical moment, in the last few pages one of the elders stated fifteen years had passed since the hero had been away, but, a moment ago it was just one year that he and Kameryn  had been together. I got a little confused. Given the genre, this could be natural that time passes faster in the ‘other realm’ than the human realm. If so, I would have loved it if the author made this clearer. But it was no massive issue for me, nor did it take away reading enjoyment. It just raised a question, like ‘ gosh how wonderful would it have been to see what had happened in this timeframe, rather than being told again.’ It just boils down to a bit more plot development, which could have brought this to a full five star read for me—readers (especially me) love it! Give us more! Overall as a reader from my reading experience this was a lovely introduction to the author’s work, I would recommend it to those who love paranormal romance, especially with African- American characters as leads. I would also read more from this author without a doubt, it was enjoyable. Even if I would have loved some parts more developed, rather than skimmed. Four enjoyable stars from me, I am pleased I read it! It was my cup of tea at the end of the day.


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​Kameryn slid to the floor catching his eye. Reynaud could see the confusion on her face and he could tell the apprehension had not eased either. Reynaud continued walking with Joe in the challenge circle but stopped when his body blocked Joe’s line of sight to Kameryn. 
“There are two things wrong with that scenario, Joe. First, Kameryn doesn’t belong to you. She doesn’t belong to anyone. She chooses to be with me. Secondly, I don’t want another woman. I want Kameryn.” 
“Kameryn is a weak woman, Raymond. She needs a strong man like me to keep her in line. I can show her where her boundaries are and remind her when she crosses them,” Joe told him through gritted teeth.
Reynaud laughed and shook his head. 
“Clearly we are discussing two different Kameryns or you are truly as dumb as you look.”
Joe’s stunned expression made Reynaud laugh again. 
“Allow me to enlighten you on the difference between the two. This Kameryn,” he paused to point at her. “Had enough strength to run from a man that was no good. Enough courage to move out of state alone to start her life over and live out her dream. That not only demonstrates a high degree of intelligence but perseverance and self-reliance.” 
Reynaud wrapped his arms around his chest. “The combination of that along with Kameryn’s exceptional good looks and her gift as a chef puts her way out of your league in the first place,” he concluded with a disbelieving scoff. “The only way you, being the bottom dweller that you are, were even able to talk your way into this top-shelf woman’s life in the first place was because of her lack of experience with men when she was young. And again, its Reynaud.”
Joe’s narrowed eyes flashed furiously. “So, you think you’re better than me, huh?”
“It doesn’t matter what you or I think. The only opinion that matters in this situation is Kameryn’s,” Reynaud explained with a nod in Kameryn’s direction. “She has made her choice clear…and in case you missed the memo, it wasn’t you,” he added with a small grin.
“Kameryn doesn’t get a choice. I say she’s coming back with me,” Joe snarled.
Reynaud dropped his arms and his smile widened. “Try and take her then.”


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Where sensual erotic romance is always waiting for you.
I am Dana Littlejohn, author of sensual erotic romance. You will find that I write contemporary romances with just a hint of another genre to take it away from the ordinary. My stories will touch your heart and your soul and make your body feel like it's being touched, too.
Imagination will take you places your money can not. I invite you into my world with open arms to see my imagination run wild...
Come along for the ride as I go on an imaginary trip into my world. You'll enjoy every minute of this wild ride.


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48 Comments
Mya Murphy
8/7/2020 03:07:42 am

Very nice cover!! Eye-Catching..

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Bernie Wallace
8/7/2020 07:17:36 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Beyond Comps
8/7/2020 08:27:19 am

Great cover!

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Wendy Jensen
8/7/2020 09:21:47 am

Powerful book cover.

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Rita Wray
8/7/2020 09:50:22 am

Sounds like a great read.

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Susan Smith
8/7/2020 10:32:34 am

Sounds great, I like the cover.

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Calvin
8/7/2020 02:06:05 pm

Lovely excerpt, good tour!

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Sherry
8/7/2020 03:13:09 pm

The book sounds really interesting.

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wendy hutton
8/7/2020 03:28:56 pm

love your cover

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Stephanie Liske
8/7/2020 09:01:55 pm

I like the cover.

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Terri Quick
8/7/2020 09:08:41 pm

Intriguing cover

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Lisa
8/7/2020 09:10:38 pm

The cover is so cool!

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Del
8/7/2020 11:05:16 pm

The cover looks great!

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Judy Thomas
8/8/2020 03:56:12 am

Great cover art!

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Ann Fantom
8/8/2020 08:52:41 am

I like the cover. It has very nice artwork

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Ginger Hafer
8/8/2020 11:19:30 am

Great cover. Has a mysterious feel. Sounds like an intriguing story.

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Debbie P
8/8/2020 11:35:42 am

This sounds like a great book.

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BRITTANY doerfler
8/8/2020 11:06:48 pm

I love the cover, it makes you want to know more about the bayou!

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Victoria Scott
8/9/2020 02:53:37 pm

Thank you for sharing!

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Debbi Wellenstein
8/9/2020 03:03:48 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Heather Mahley
8/9/2020 04:19:41 pm

Love the cover

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beth shepherd
8/9/2020 08:29:09 pm

This looks really good. I like the cover and the blurb. thank you

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Sandy Klocinski
8/10/2020 11:58:31 am

Very awesome cover! Attractive graphics. Sounds like an interesting story

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Robin Abrams
8/16/2020 09:46:45 am

I think the cover looks great

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Karin
8/17/2020 07:21:16 am

Nice cover art. I like the sienna effect

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Francine Anchondo
8/20/2020 01:22:30 pm

I like the cover.

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Mary Cloud
8/23/2020 08:24:59 pm

The cover is nice - thanks for sharing

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Brandi Dawn
8/24/2020 04:30:12 pm

I really like the cover!

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Melissa
8/27/2020 04:11:23 pm

cool cover, the color stands out. :)

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Coline T. link
8/28/2020 01:52:48 pm

I love the book cover! How long did it take you to write your book?

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Paula
8/28/2020 07:03:43 pm

The cover art seems appropriate for the book. Good job

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Diana Hardt
8/29/2020 06:37:03 am

Nice cover. It sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

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Carrie Conley
8/31/2020 06:27:41 pm

Love the cover and the cup next to it

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Emily B.
9/1/2020 12:15:54 pm

I like how the cover is shaded in scarlet tones. Gives it a mysterious look.

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Alex
9/1/2020 05:23:10 pm

Cover looks interesting and mysterious!

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Hesper Fry
9/1/2020 07:09:26 pm

The book cover looks really good!

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Anne Higgins
9/1/2020 08:43:34 pm

The cover and title are very catchy - thanks for sharing

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Sand
9/1/2020 09:11:55 pm

Looks like a great cover!

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Betty Curran
9/1/2020 11:02:53 pm

I love the cover. Sounds like an exciting read.

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Robert Young
9/3/2020 02:40:52 am

It's good, looks like someone's life has been turned upside down

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Marcy Meyer
9/4/2020 12:14:52 pm

The cover looks great. Very eye catching.

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Heather Kaufman
9/5/2020 12:08:45 pm

The cover is different, in good way.

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latisha depoortere
9/6/2020 12:19:07 pm

Great cover thanks for sharing!

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Carol
9/6/2020 01:13:25 pm

I am always interested in learning of books that I might possibly read.

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Erin Madigan
9/6/2020 02:50:31 pm

I think the cover is pretty good.

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AuntySuzany
9/7/2020 01:55:31 pm

Sounds interesting! Thank you for sharing!

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Lisa Ehrman link
9/7/2020 10:23:18 pm

This cover is great! It reminds me of a New Orleans type graphic.

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Jerry Marquardt
9/7/2020 11:12:10 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Power of the Bayou, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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