My Thoughts and More on The Stand-In by Kit Hawthorne

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Stand-In by Kit Hawthorne, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Stand-In 
Author: Kit Hawthorne 
Publisher: Highsmith Books 
Release Date: October 13, 2026 
Genre: Contemporary Romance

He reinvented himself. Now the truth could cost him everything. 

For years, Halverson Ramsay Ford cultivated a reputation for brilliance and reckless arrogance. But after a devastating accident leaves him with a permanent limp, the notorious biotech genius disappears from public view…and emerges as a very different man. 

Intelligent, sensitive, and scarred by a past betrayal, librarian Tamryn Page has no interest in falling for a charming billionaire—especially one with Hal’s history. Yet the man she comes to know is thoughtful, vulnerable, and kind, with a love of history and literature to match her own. 

But the relationship is built on a lie. And when the truth comes to light, it threatens to destroy not only the future of Hal’s company, but the trust of the only woman who has ever truly seen him. 

Now Hal must choose whether to step out from behind the identity he created—or lose the woman he loves forever.  

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About the Author

A lifelong resident of the American South, Kit Hawthorne lives on a Texas farm that’s been in her husband’s family for two centuries. She used to play in a Celtic folk band, and the only sport she understands is Highland games.

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My Thoughts:

I really enjoy it when a story pulls me in, especially leaving breadcrumbs about what is actually going on behind the scenes. The title intrigued me. I have read other stand-in books that dealt with brides or grooms. I thought at first this may have a similar storyline. No, no it doesn't and the story pulled me in all the more as I was trying to figure out what was actually happening. Especially with all the scientific research and talk that Hal was a part of. 

Here we have two characters, Hal and Tamryn whom the author totally fleshes out. Getting to know their past and present so well, like a puzzle being put together to show a beautiful picture. Their hurts and dreams shattered to the rebuilding of new future. Possibly together? Then the secrets come out. Wow. This was a unique story that I got sucked into from the very beginning, for the romance, the healing, and the revealing.

I was provided a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

 

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a copy of The Stand-In and a $30 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 19, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 26, 2026. Winners 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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