My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Down to the Wire. This is the second book in the SWAT: Top Cop Series. I have loved this series and hope there are more than just three in the series. I do love Laura's work and this is an excellent example of her work. As always in her books, this book is well written, action packed, and you will love her characters. I enjoy how she weaves her faith throughout the whole story.
Tess Collins is giving a pop test when she sits at her desk and hears a click. Tess immediately sends her children out to the school yard and instructs one to get the principal. She explains that she has triggered a bomb, get all the children and teachers out of the school and asks her to call 911. SWAT shows up in the form of a man she had a crush on all through school, a one time bad boy.
Declan Shaw has returned to the town he had grown up in after six years in the Marines. He returned because his sister and her twin daughters needed help. Now a highly trained explosive expert on the Milwaukee County SWAT team he's sent to answer a possible bomb threat but finds his high school crush. He is the only one capable of disarming the bomb. A second bomb almost takes both their lives as he vows to protect her.
A journey of a second chance at love, of restoration, and trusting in God when things are out of your control. It's a great read and I look forward to reading the next book in the series. You may purchase the book at the address below. God bless you and have a great week end.
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My journey to publication as a Contemporary Christian Author with a edge of suspense and mystery. As I write about issues of today's world; sexual abuse, physical abuse, and human trafficking. I want to show my readers there is life after living in abuse. Jesus is the answer to all of these major problems.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tundra Threat by Sarah Varland
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Tundra Threat. This book is well written, action packed, and full of adventure. I love the characters, Sarah did a twist to the relationships of her two leading characters. Her male lead steps back and let the female lead do her job. I always like that even though I know that would be hard for a man. Faith is woven in amongst the story like a tapestry.
McKenna Clark is a Wildlife Trooper in Alaska. She is sent from Anchorage to a small town out in the wilderness. This is suppose to be a promotion but McKenna is out of her league. Her first flight out she comes across two dead bodies, her expertize is on wildlife not murder. She sets out to solve the crime but when her life is threatened she calls her brother, a police officer in Anchorage. Her brother send his best friend to help her and protect her. This is the last man she wants to see after a disastrous teenage crush on the guy.
Will Harrison has known McKenna forever. If not for his relationship with her brother Will would have pursued the beauty. Now here he is thrown together with her, fighting to protect her, and keep her safe. Will knew she was well trained and could handle her job but she had no backup and was out here in the middle of no where alone with a killer own her trail. How can he keep her safe and not fall deeper in love with her?
This is a great journey of a second chance at love and devotion. You will want to purchase a copy right away. You can purchase it at the address below.
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McKenna Clark is a Wildlife Trooper in Alaska. She is sent from Anchorage to a small town out in the wilderness. This is suppose to be a promotion but McKenna is out of her league. Her first flight out she comes across two dead bodies, her expertize is on wildlife not murder. She sets out to solve the crime but when her life is threatened she calls her brother, a police officer in Anchorage. Her brother send his best friend to help her and protect her. This is the last man she wants to see after a disastrous teenage crush on the guy.
Will Harrison has known McKenna forever. If not for his relationship with her brother Will would have pursued the beauty. Now here he is thrown together with her, fighting to protect her, and keep her safe. Will knew she was well trained and could handle her job but she had no backup and was out here in the middle of no where alone with a killer own her trail. How can he keep her safe and not fall deeper in love with her?
This is a great journey of a second chance at love and devotion. You will want to purchase a copy right away. You can purchase it at the address below.
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Big Sky Cowboy by Linda Ford
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Historical, Big Sky Cowboy. This book is the first book in the Montana Marriages Series. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next book in the series. Linda's books are always well written with heart warming characters and adventurous situations. Her faith is always a great part of her stories. I love her work.
Cora Bell is trying to help her aging adopted father on the farm. They really need to build a barn. The neighboring rancher is doing everything in his power to run the Bell family out of the country. Cora put up an ad for help but no one was brave enough to help them.
Wyatt Williams and his brother were passing through with a dozen head of horses. One of his mares was ready to foal and he needs to find a place to rest her until the birth. The Bell's offered him a place to stay. In an exchange for supplies Wyatt agrees to help with the raising of the barn. Wyatt was fresh out of prison and had managed to keep it a secret but his past was slowly closing in on him.
Cora is suffering from abandonment issues from a father who ran off and left her and her sisters, now she fears Wyatt will do the same. Wyatt suffers from a father that beat them to the point of his brother trying to take an axe to him. Wyatt went to prison for his brother. Now they are on a journey to find forgiveness, restoration, and an undying love. A great read, you may purchase this book at the address below. God bless you and have a great week.
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Cora Bell is trying to help her aging adopted father on the farm. They really need to build a barn. The neighboring rancher is doing everything in his power to run the Bell family out of the country. Cora put up an ad for help but no one was brave enough to help them.
Wyatt Williams and his brother were passing through with a dozen head of horses. One of his mares was ready to foal and he needs to find a place to rest her until the birth. The Bell's offered him a place to stay. In an exchange for supplies Wyatt agrees to help with the raising of the barn. Wyatt was fresh out of prison and had managed to keep it a secret but his past was slowly closing in on him.
Cora is suffering from abandonment issues from a father who ran off and left her and her sisters, now she fears Wyatt will do the same. Wyatt suffers from a father that beat them to the point of his brother trying to take an axe to him. Wyatt went to prison for his brother. Now they are on a journey to find forgiveness, restoration, and an undying love. A great read, you may purchase this book at the address below. God bless you and have a great week.
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Friday, October 24, 2014
Covert Christmas by Hope White
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Covert Christmas. This book is the second book in the Echo Mountain Series. I don't know about you but I love Hope's writing and this one is excellent. Her faith is very evident in her books and I love that. This is a book about learning to trust even when you are broken. God is good and He always has a plan but He uses people to fulfill that plan or show us the way.
Breanna McBride is a search and rescue K-9 worker. On a training exercise she witnesses a man fall from a cliff and land on a ledge. She notifies her fellow worker and then sees two men with guns go after the man that fell. Breaking procedure she goes to his rescue putting her own life on the line.
Scott Becket is trying to escape capture from two men, when he falls several feet. He his rescued by a beautiful young woman but unfortunately all he can remember is his first name and that someone is after him. He becomes attached to Breanna even though he knows better than to trust anyone. Now her life is threatened.
Breanna is suffering from a controlling relationship that nearly destroyed her. She has a hard time trusting herself but is determined to help Scott find the answers he needs, even if she has to go against her family to do it. A great story you will want to get. You can purchase it at the address below.
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Breanna McBride is a search and rescue K-9 worker. On a training exercise she witnesses a man fall from a cliff and land on a ledge. She notifies her fellow worker and then sees two men with guns go after the man that fell. Breaking procedure she goes to his rescue putting her own life on the line.
Scott Becket is trying to escape capture from two men, when he falls several feet. He his rescued by a beautiful young woman but unfortunately all he can remember is his first name and that someone is after him. He becomes attached to Breanna even though he knows better than to trust anyone. Now her life is threatened.
Breanna is suffering from a controlling relationship that nearly destroyed her. She has a hard time trusting herself but is determined to help Scott find the answers he needs, even if she has to go against her family to do it. A great story you will want to get. You can purchase it at the address below.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
His Most Suitable Bride by Renee Ryan
My book review today is own the Love Inspired Historical, His Most Suitable Bride. This book is the eighth book in the Charity House Series. This book is well written and heart warming. I liked the characters very much. This book is all about false pride, overcoming past mistakes, and letting go of the shame. Jesus took our shame in the Garden of Gethsemane so we don't have to bear it any more. I know this book will bless you.
Reese Bennett Jr. decides for business sake, its time to take a wife. He was married once and it was heart breaking to lose her. Now Reese is convinced that a loveless marriage is what he wants. His client Mrs. Singletary takes on the task, asking him for a list of what he wants in a woman. Her companion takes over the task but as she proceeds his list keeps changing.
Callie Mitchell had a episode in her past that frightened her to the point that she has made herself as dowdy and unattractive as possible. Her employer asks her to take on the task of finding the proper wife for Reese. Her employer also forbids her to dress as she has been. Now that she is dressed properly her employer thrust her out in society instead of allowing her to hide on the sidelines.
A really cute story, quiet humorous, and it will touch your heart. You really must get a copy. You can find a copy at the address below.
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Reese Bennett Jr. decides for business sake, its time to take a wife. He was married once and it was heart breaking to lose her. Now Reese is convinced that a loveless marriage is what he wants. His client Mrs. Singletary takes on the task, asking him for a list of what he wants in a woman. Her companion takes over the task but as she proceeds his list keeps changing.
Callie Mitchell had a episode in her past that frightened her to the point that she has made herself as dowdy and unattractive as possible. Her employer asks her to take on the task of finding the proper wife for Reese. Her employer also forbids her to dress as she has been. Now that she is dressed properly her employer thrust her out in society instead of allowing her to hide on the sidelines.
A really cute story, quiet humorous, and it will touch your heart. You really must get a copy. You can find a copy at the address below.
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Out of the Shadows
Today, instead of writing a book review I'm going to talk to you about my own book, Out of the Shadows. This is the first book I wrote and is very dear to my heart. This book contains a great deal of my own personal testimony. When I look back to the events that took place over forty years ago it seems more like a movie I once saw. God has done such a total healing of my heart.
I was talking to my grand daughter the other day and I told her that when I first got a divorce all I could remember was the bad times; every hurt, the pain, the isolation, and total destruction of my soul. Years later when I was saved and Spirit filled, I was able to forgive my husband. God then began to give back the good memories. No matter how devastating the relationship is there was once good, happy times. My grand daughter is going through a divorce and I hope my experiences help her to heal.
Glori Rhoades married the wrong man and was in the process of getting a divorce but her husband was refusing to acknowledge it. Dragging Glori to a party, he leaves her alone, and then throws a fit when his best friend talks to her. Jake takes her back to the apartment and beats her in an attempt to kill her. His fellow police officers stops the attack and sends for help. Jake escapes the police and sets out to finish the job he had started. If he can't have Glori then no one else would.
Michael had once been in love with Glori until his best friend moved in and took over after a misunderstanding. Michael has tried to stay a way from Glori and forget how he felt about her. He wanted to remain a friend of Jake's but now he fears for Glori's life. He will do everything in his power to keep her safe.
God gave me this story and as it parallels with my story it is a healing bomb to the horrors I lived with. I want everyone to know that there is life after an abusive relationship. When you are going through the abuse you feel you are the only one that has to live like that, (especially forty years ago when no one talked about the problem) that there is no hope, no way out but there is hope now. Jesus is there to save you physically as well as spiritually all you have to do is ask. Not only will He heal your broken body but He has a plan for you, a wondrous plan, that you couldn't even imagine. Know that God has thousands of men and women of God who are out there working to save the victims of abuse. God loves you and will heal your broken hearts.
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon, Lulu, and other places where books are sold. It's just been revised, I have to apologize, the first time a friend of mine published it and I didn't explain that I wanted it in single spaced and so it was double spaced and there were a lot of spaces between chapters. I think it's much better now. I hope you will check it out and let me know how you enjoy the book. God bless you all and have a good week.
I was talking to my grand daughter the other day and I told her that when I first got a divorce all I could remember was the bad times; every hurt, the pain, the isolation, and total destruction of my soul. Years later when I was saved and Spirit filled, I was able to forgive my husband. God then began to give back the good memories. No matter how devastating the relationship is there was once good, happy times. My grand daughter is going through a divorce and I hope my experiences help her to heal.
Glori Rhoades married the wrong man and was in the process of getting a divorce but her husband was refusing to acknowledge it. Dragging Glori to a party, he leaves her alone, and then throws a fit when his best friend talks to her. Jake takes her back to the apartment and beats her in an attempt to kill her. His fellow police officers stops the attack and sends for help. Jake escapes the police and sets out to finish the job he had started. If he can't have Glori then no one else would.
Michael had once been in love with Glori until his best friend moved in and took over after a misunderstanding. Michael has tried to stay a way from Glori and forget how he felt about her. He wanted to remain a friend of Jake's but now he fears for Glori's life. He will do everything in his power to keep her safe.
God gave me this story and as it parallels with my story it is a healing bomb to the horrors I lived with. I want everyone to know that there is life after an abusive relationship. When you are going through the abuse you feel you are the only one that has to live like that, (especially forty years ago when no one talked about the problem) that there is no hope, no way out but there is hope now. Jesus is there to save you physically as well as spiritually all you have to do is ask. Not only will He heal your broken body but He has a plan for you, a wondrous plan, that you couldn't even imagine. Know that God has thousands of men and women of God who are out there working to save the victims of abuse. God loves you and will heal your broken hearts.
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon, Lulu, and other places where books are sold. It's just been revised, I have to apologize, the first time a friend of mine published it and I didn't explain that I wanted it in single spaced and so it was double spaced and there were a lot of spaces between chapters. I think it's much better now. I hope you will check it out and let me know how you enjoy the book. God bless you all and have a good week.
Friday, October 17, 2014
The Lawman Returns by Lynette Eason
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, The Lawman Returns. This book is the first book in the Wrangler's Corner Series. I can't wait to get the next book, this one was awesome. I love the way Lynette writes; extra ordinary characters, fast paced action, and faith interwoven throughout the whole story. You just have to love her work.
Sabrina Mayfield had a tragic childhood, her mother was engaged to one of the men in the small town, left him at the alter, she returned with a baby in tow, and then took off again. Sabrina was laughed at and shunned by the whole town. Determined to earn the town's respect she becomes a social worker and helps children through their tragic lives. She lost one of her best friends. (the nephew of the man her mother destroyed) Stephen was a cop killed in the line of duty. Now she receives a call from Jordan a teen she is trying to help, he knows who killed Stephen. When answering the call she is shot at.
Detective Clay Starke (once dubbed a bad boy by the town) has returned home to work temporarily for the Sheriff, hoping to find Stephen's (his brother) killer. He is called out to back up the social worker but gets there just as someone starts taking shots at her. Clay makes it his job to keep Sabrina and Jordan's two young siblings safe and find Jordan and learn what he knows about who killed his brother. They go from one deadly situation to another.
A journey of redemption, of forgiveness and love. This story will warm your heart and touch your soul. A story of unconditional love just as Jesus love for us. You may find a copy of this book at the address below.
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Sabrina Mayfield had a tragic childhood, her mother was engaged to one of the men in the small town, left him at the alter, she returned with a baby in tow, and then took off again. Sabrina was laughed at and shunned by the whole town. Determined to earn the town's respect she becomes a social worker and helps children through their tragic lives. She lost one of her best friends. (the nephew of the man her mother destroyed) Stephen was a cop killed in the line of duty. Now she receives a call from Jordan a teen she is trying to help, he knows who killed Stephen. When answering the call she is shot at.
Detective Clay Starke (once dubbed a bad boy by the town) has returned home to work temporarily for the Sheriff, hoping to find Stephen's (his brother) killer. He is called out to back up the social worker but gets there just as someone starts taking shots at her. Clay makes it his job to keep Sabrina and Jordan's two young siblings safe and find Jordan and learn what he knows about who killed his brother. They go from one deadly situation to another.
A journey of redemption, of forgiveness and love. This story will warm your heart and touch your soul. A story of unconditional love just as Jesus love for us. You may find a copy of this book at the address below.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Married by Christmas by Karen Kirst
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense book, Married by Christmas. This book is the next book in the Smokey Mountain Matches Series. I have loved this series and this book was one of my favorites. I liked that for Christmas she brought many of the characters from past books back to visit. It's always cool to find about those characters and how they are doing. I love the way Karen writes.
Rebecca Thurston is a broken, bitter woman. Years ago she had been part of a threesome, they had been best friends, but then Rebecca became engaged to Adam, one of those men. Adam and Caleb had been inseparable and in a freak accident Adam and Caleb are injured. Adam is unable to walk again and breaks off the engagement and left town. Rebecca blamed Caleb for ruining her life. Now her parents were gone and Rebecca and her little sister were struggling to survive. During a bad snow storm Rebecca's dog alerts her and takes her to a wounded man. The badly wounded man turned out to be Caleb. She took him home and nursed him. She spent several days alone with him trying to save his life but the town gossips declare she must marry the man.
Badly scared Caleb has spent years in solitary existence because of the guilt he feels for what happened that night. He has always watched over Becca from the side lines, bringing meat and supplies in the night when no one will know and asking his brother to check on them. Now he has witnessed a murder of a good friend. Wounded, his horse brings him to the place he remembers well. When Caleb wakes he finds Rebecca nursing him, Fear floods his heart for her and her sister, this outlaw band would surely find him and hurt the girls. When he is on the mend and he hears the town is demanding their marriage he promises Rebecca he will leave as soon as he's able and will live up in the mountains like he had been. She wouldn't have to see him. They then marry a marriage on paper only.
As Christmas comes closer the gang finds Rebecca but doesn't realize she is his wife. Scared beyond words she agrees to move into Caleb's cabin. Now she has his family to deal with on top of a gang of killers. A great journey of forgiveness, restoration, and love. God has a plan even when we sometimes move out of His will. He will restore us to the original plan. You'll love this book, you can get a copy at the address below.
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Rebecca Thurston is a broken, bitter woman. Years ago she had been part of a threesome, they had been best friends, but then Rebecca became engaged to Adam, one of those men. Adam and Caleb had been inseparable and in a freak accident Adam and Caleb are injured. Adam is unable to walk again and breaks off the engagement and left town. Rebecca blamed Caleb for ruining her life. Now her parents were gone and Rebecca and her little sister were struggling to survive. During a bad snow storm Rebecca's dog alerts her and takes her to a wounded man. The badly wounded man turned out to be Caleb. She took him home and nursed him. She spent several days alone with him trying to save his life but the town gossips declare she must marry the man.
Badly scared Caleb has spent years in solitary existence because of the guilt he feels for what happened that night. He has always watched over Becca from the side lines, bringing meat and supplies in the night when no one will know and asking his brother to check on them. Now he has witnessed a murder of a good friend. Wounded, his horse brings him to the place he remembers well. When Caleb wakes he finds Rebecca nursing him, Fear floods his heart for her and her sister, this outlaw band would surely find him and hurt the girls. When he is on the mend and he hears the town is demanding their marriage he promises Rebecca he will leave as soon as he's able and will live up in the mountains like he had been. She wouldn't have to see him. They then marry a marriage on paper only.
As Christmas comes closer the gang finds Rebecca but doesn't realize she is his wife. Scared beyond words she agrees to move into Caleb's cabin. Now she has his family to deal with on top of a gang of killers. A great journey of forgiveness, restoration, and love. God has a plan even when we sometimes move out of His will. He will restore us to the original plan. You'll love this book, you can get a copy at the address below.
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Sunken Treasure by Katy Lee
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense book, Sunken Treasure. Katie did it again, a truly awesome adventure. The book is well written and full of action. I love her characters even though they're broken with serious issues but then aren't we all broken with only God able to put us together again. It was nice to visit some of the characters from her past couple of books too. I enjoyed how she wove her faith into the story.
Rachelle Thibodaux has lived her whole life in the small islands of Stepping Stones but when her father was found to be a murderer she pulled away from family and friends. Convinced deep inside of her lurks the same darkness that caused her father to kill. Now she hides by fishing for lobsters and spend all of her time on the water. One day she sees a woman steal on of her traps then board a luxury ship, capturing the woman on her camera. As she nears the ship she realizes that the woman is shooting at her. As she radios for help, someone tries to come aboard her boat. She finds her gun to keep them from getting aboard but when a man begs for help she realizes he is in trouble and not the woman that had shot at her.
Gage Fontaine is diving for a ship to salvage. As he scopes the ocean floor his nemsis appears and cuts his air line and his arm. Force to rise quickly to the surface he suffers from the bends. Rachelle takes him on board and to the island for help. Gage has unknowingly led a band of real life pirates to Stepping Stones. Now can he save Rachelle from the blood thirsty Jolene?
A great journey of restoration, forgiveness, and love. I know you will want to get a copy, you can get a copy at the address below.
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Rachelle Thibodaux has lived her whole life in the small islands of Stepping Stones but when her father was found to be a murderer she pulled away from family and friends. Convinced deep inside of her lurks the same darkness that caused her father to kill. Now she hides by fishing for lobsters and spend all of her time on the water. One day she sees a woman steal on of her traps then board a luxury ship, capturing the woman on her camera. As she nears the ship she realizes that the woman is shooting at her. As she radios for help, someone tries to come aboard her boat. She finds her gun to keep them from getting aboard but when a man begs for help she realizes he is in trouble and not the woman that had shot at her.
Gage Fontaine is diving for a ship to salvage. As he scopes the ocean floor his nemsis appears and cuts his air line and his arm. Force to rise quickly to the surface he suffers from the bends. Rachelle takes him on board and to the island for help. Gage has unknowingly led a band of real life pirates to Stepping Stones. Now can he save Rachelle from the blood thirsty Jolene?
A great journey of restoration, forgiveness, and love. I know you will want to get a copy, you can get a copy at the address below.
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Friday, October 10, 2014
The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain by Kelly Long
This book was sent to me to read and review, my thoughts and opinions are all my own and I was not influenced in any way. I absolutely love books on Marriages of Convenience. As a child I use to read Grace Livingston Hill, Emily Loring and later Glenna Finney. I loved the whole concept and the tensions that became overwhelming as they fell in love and didn't think the other one wanted to make the marriage real. I also love Amish books so this one is a no brainer for me. I loved it, and I'm sure you will too.
Professor Jude Lyons has always been fascinated by the Amish. Now to finish his doctorate he has come to Ice Mountain to write a book on the Mountain Amish. These Amish live a life even further behind the Amish in Pennsylvania. A young girl helps him with his work and as the day approaches for him to leave he loses control and kisses the maiden. Unfortunately they are seen by her brother in a compromising situation. Later Jude is met by the girl, her father, brothers, and the bishop; he is told he must do the honorable thing. Suffering from low blood sugar, he passes out and wakes to find the wedding is already taking place. He is forced to; endure Grossmuder May who comes to bless his marriage bed, save his wife from an attempted rape, share her bed because of her great fear, and then go throughout the community so his wife can say good bye. He is determined keep his hands off her, so he can bring her home and can get an annulment in the Spring. She doesn't belong in his dysfunctional life.
Mary King gave into her feelings when she allowed the professor to kiss her. Now that she's married to him and is forced to leave her beloved mountain community. Jude comes from a family of great wealth, his home, his finance` and his family are a great shock to her. She is determined that she will please her husband and make her wedding into a real marriage. After a terrible misunderstanding she flees her marriage and returns to the mountain a broken woman.
This is a humorous heartwarming story of finding God's will for your life and how to overcome the situation life throws at you. You can purchase this book at the address below.
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Professor Jude Lyons has always been fascinated by the Amish. Now to finish his doctorate he has come to Ice Mountain to write a book on the Mountain Amish. These Amish live a life even further behind the Amish in Pennsylvania. A young girl helps him with his work and as the day approaches for him to leave he loses control and kisses the maiden. Unfortunately they are seen by her brother in a compromising situation. Later Jude is met by the girl, her father, brothers, and the bishop; he is told he must do the honorable thing. Suffering from low blood sugar, he passes out and wakes to find the wedding is already taking place. He is forced to; endure Grossmuder May who comes to bless his marriage bed, save his wife from an attempted rape, share her bed because of her great fear, and then go throughout the community so his wife can say good bye. He is determined keep his hands off her, so he can bring her home and can get an annulment in the Spring. She doesn't belong in his dysfunctional life.
Mary King gave into her feelings when she allowed the professor to kiss her. Now that she's married to him and is forced to leave her beloved mountain community. Jude comes from a family of great wealth, his home, his finance` and his family are a great shock to her. She is determined that she will please her husband and make her wedding into a real marriage. After a terrible misunderstanding she flees her marriage and returns to the mountain a broken woman.
This is a humorous heartwarming story of finding God's will for your life and how to overcome the situation life throws at you. You can purchase this book at the address below.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Despasperate Measures by Christy Barritt
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Desperate Measures. I love Christy's suspense books, they are well written, fast paced, and always faith based. You need to grab a copy of this work.
Samantha Rodgers' husband and his friends extorts money from innocent people. Samantha had found the evidence and told him she would go to the police if he didn't make it right. Her husband was killed, she was framed for the murder, and the extortion; now she was on the run with her eight year old son.
On her way home from the grocery store Samantha was attacked. She flees the scene and tells her landlord she must leave, then goes to pack.
Former Coast Guard John Wagner has lost the woman he loves to domestic violence. He sees the same signs in Sam and offers her a job with room and board for her and her son on a remote island. He feels if he can keep Sam safe it will make up for failing Alyssa. Yet every time the trio turns around they find yet another threat.
This is a great journey of healing and forgiveness. You will want to buy a copy, you can purchase this book at the address below.
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Samantha Rodgers' husband and his friends extorts money from innocent people. Samantha had found the evidence and told him she would go to the police if he didn't make it right. Her husband was killed, she was framed for the murder, and the extortion; now she was on the run with her eight year old son.
On her way home from the grocery store Samantha was attacked. She flees the scene and tells her landlord she must leave, then goes to pack.
Former Coast Guard John Wagner has lost the woman he loves to domestic violence. He sees the same signs in Sam and offers her a job with room and board for her and her son on a remote island. He feels if he can keep Sam safe it will make up for failing Alyssa. Yet every time the trio turns around they find yet another threat.
This is a great journey of healing and forgiveness. You will want to buy a copy, you can purchase this book at the address below.
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Monday, October 6, 2014
The Marshal's Promise by Rhonda Gibson
My review today is on the Love Inspired Historical, The Marshal's Promise. I really enjoy Rhonda's westerns. This one is well written, has intriguing characters, and is faith based. I love that about her work. I love books about the mail-order brides, I can't imagine how desperate a woman would have to be to commit yourself to a man she has never met. Now you see the same spirit in the internet matches. It works for some and some are destroyed. Although I have been divorced forty-four years and I had to raise four children alone, I have never been that desperate.
Rebecca Ramsey loses her mother and her father remarries. Her step mother does everything in her power to get rid of this daughter.(Wicked Step-Mother Syndrome) including forcing her to answer an ad for a mail-order bride. After exchanging letters for awhile she sets out to marry Jesse Cole. A man who had promised to love and care for her but when she arrives she finds that Jesse was killed in a bank robbery. Unable to return home she accepts a job of housekeeping for the U.S. Marshal.
U.S. Marshal Seth Billings shot Jesse during a bank robbery. Jesse looked to be one of the robbers and Seth had no choice but to shoot him but after Jesse died in his arms begging him to care for Rebecca, Seth finds out he has shot an unarmed man. He promises to care for Rebecca but it is soon evident that the gang Jesse had been a part of was after Rebecca. Now he must keep her safe without losing his heart.
A great story of faith, forgiveness, and one that will warm your heart. You can order the book at the address below.
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Rebecca Ramsey loses her mother and her father remarries. Her step mother does everything in her power to get rid of this daughter.(Wicked Step-Mother Syndrome) including forcing her to answer an ad for a mail-order bride. After exchanging letters for awhile she sets out to marry Jesse Cole. A man who had promised to love and care for her but when she arrives she finds that Jesse was killed in a bank robbery. Unable to return home she accepts a job of housekeeping for the U.S. Marshal.
U.S. Marshal Seth Billings shot Jesse during a bank robbery. Jesse looked to be one of the robbers and Seth had no choice but to shoot him but after Jesse died in his arms begging him to care for Rebecca, Seth finds out he has shot an unarmed man. He promises to care for Rebecca but it is soon evident that the gang Jesse had been a part of was after Rebecca. Now he must keep her safe without losing his heart.
A great story of faith, forgiveness, and one that will warm your heart. You can order the book at the address below.
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Friday, October 3, 2014
Star Witness by Lisa Phillips
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Star Witness. This is a story about a woman in Witness Protection. I like those. The U.S. Marshal's do such a great job. It would be so hard to give up your identity, your family, and all that you know. I just can't imagine that. This book is well written and action packed you will love it. I do love her characters. Lisa does a great job.
Mackenzie Winters has been in the Witness Protection Program for years, now shes worried that her cover has been blown as some one takes some shots at her. She collides with a man on the street and recognizes him as her handler. She needs protection but he just offers to see her home. She soon learns this man isn't her handler but his twin brother. Now What?
Aaron Hanning is a Delta Force Soldier. He's come home to connect with his brother while he heals from a serious injury. When Mackenzie falls in his lap, literally he is forced to protect her while his brother tries to find the mole in his office. Forced to work together their main problem is to stay alive.
A great story of two broken souls that are drawn together to survive. This is one you will want to read. You can purchase this book at the address below.
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Mackenzie Winters has been in the Witness Protection Program for years, now shes worried that her cover has been blown as some one takes some shots at her. She collides with a man on the street and recognizes him as her handler. She needs protection but he just offers to see her home. She soon learns this man isn't her handler but his twin brother. Now What?
Aaron Hanning is a Delta Force Soldier. He's come home to connect with his brother while he heals from a serious injury. When Mackenzie falls in his lap, literally he is forced to protect her while his brother tries to find the mole in his office. Forced to work together their main problem is to stay alive.
A great story of two broken souls that are drawn together to survive. This is one you will want to read. You can purchase this book at the address below.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Rancher Under Fire by Vickie McDonough
My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Rancher Under Fire. I'm not sure I have ever read any of Vickie's books but I'm sure I'll read more of her work. I really enjoyed this book, it's well written, faith based and I loved her characters. You'll want to get a copy.
Mariah Reyes is a reporter on a mission to find a story that will get her the promotion she's working on. She goes after a former football star who just walked away in the middle of a season that would have meant winning the Super Bowl. Driven she would find out why he quit and do an expose`.
Jackson Durant was a famous super star in football but when is wife is killed in an accident and his daughter is born early, he throws away his career to hide himself on a ranch and raise his baby. His brother brings in a reporter to promote his ranch. J.D. is not happy about the beautiful young woman that moved into his ranch. Now suddenly his ranch is under attack, how will he keep everyone safe and find out who is trying to destroy him.
You can purchase this book at the address below.
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Mariah Reyes is a reporter on a mission to find a story that will get her the promotion she's working on. She goes after a former football star who just walked away in the middle of a season that would have meant winning the Super Bowl. Driven she would find out why he quit and do an expose`.
Jackson Durant was a famous super star in football but when is wife is killed in an accident and his daughter is born early, he throws away his career to hide himself on a ranch and raise his baby. His brother brings in a reporter to promote his ranch. J.D. is not happy about the beautiful young woman that moved into his ranch. Now suddenly his ranch is under attack, how will he keep everyone safe and find out who is trying to destroy him.
You can purchase this book at the address below.
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