A Family for the Rancher by Louise M. Gouge

My review today is on the Love Inspired Historical, A Family for a Rancher. This is the second book in the continuity series Lone Star Cowboy League. I've enjoyed this series. This story is well written, faith based, and heartwarming. I know you'll enjoy it.

Widow Lula May Barlow is trying to run her husband's ranch. He had been ill for the last three years, had died recently, and she had managed to carry on. She has two step sons and three children of her own. Managing to keep her keep her struggles to herself, she is shocked when her next door neighbor shows up at her door. Becoming defensive just because of his presence she agrees to let her oldest son  attend a young ranchers club but only if the rancher allows her to feed him dinner. Now suddenly her abusive uncle threatens to come, take over her ranch, and her children. She had taken a necklace that her mom had given her when she left and her uncle is saying she stole it from him. Now the uncle is going to have her arrested.

Edmund McKay is a confirmed bachelor. He likes living a solitary, quiet life. He had a rough childhood and has no desire to have a family and a noisy home. He had agreed to teach a few kids how to do ranch work. It was a chance to pay back the cowboy who had helped him become a man. He felt he should ask the shy boy next door but it soon became clear to him that God called him to protect his mother. He finally agrees to take her to the newly formed cowboy league to save their ranches from rustlers.

These two have had bad childhoods, both had been abused and unloved. On top of that Lula May had been a mail-order bride and hadn't been loved by her husband. How could they open up and trust each other as her children turn into matchmakers? God has a plan for these two and plan they never knew they wanted but was wonderful. God has a plan for us too. A plan much greater than you have ever dreamed of.

I must let you know that I will not be posting next week. I'm going on a trip to my son's to visit. I'll be back in a week. God bless you all.

Dangerous Legacy by Valerie Hansen

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Dangerous Legacy. Valerie always does a great job on suspense thrillers so I'm always glad to get one of her books in the mail. This is one of the Serenity Arkansas series. I have enjoyed these books. This book is well written, fast paced, and full of great characters. I know you'll love it.

Maggie Morgan runs a wildlife sanctuary. Someone is trying to destroy her and the sanctuary. Could this be about the long time family feud between the Crawfords and the Witherspoons or is her boss' relatives trying to destroy her to get their hands on the money? The new game warden shows up to talk to her but it turns out he is the man she once loved but left her alone and pregnant.

Flint Crawford had left town six years ago when the love of his life had refused to elope with him. He ran off and joined the military. Now he was back and had become a game warden. His boss sent him to Serenity to find Elwood Witherspoon who has been poaching. When Maggie is attacked he jumps in to rescue her. He is shocked to find he has a five year old son. Can he find the killer before he destroys them? Could they find a way to stop the feud and become a family?

A journey of two broken individuals caught up in a serious family feud, a feud no one even remembered what started it. A story of vengeance and forgiveness. God has a plan for these two. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Trust God and believe He will turn your situation around.

In a Killer's Sights by Sandra Robbins

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, In a Killer's Sights. This is the first book in the Smoky Mountain Secrets Series. I so like Sandra's work; she's an awesome suspense writer. This book is well written, full of action, and fast paced. You'll love her characters. Faith is interwoven throughout the story like a tapestry. I know you'll love it.

Gwen Harwell is out scouting locations for a documentary that her company is about to produce. She's standing on a bluff taking pictures when she witnesses a man throwing a dead body into the river. Rocks slide down and the killer sees her taking his picture. She runs but he is hot on her trail. As she runs across the parking lot to her car the man catches up with her. A trail ride from a dude ranch also breaks through the forest. As the head of the trail ride races across the lot to her the killer shoot her point blank. The bullet glances off a barrette but knocks her out cold. When she comes to she looks into the eyes of her ex-husband. He had saved her, could she keep her secret from him? Would it destroy them both?

Dean Harwell is an ex-police office. Five years ago Gwen had divorced him. He couldn't blame her, he had been an alcoholic and had hurt her deeply. She'd made him promise to never contact her again. Now she was back here in his domain but a killer was after her. It soon looked like the killer was trying to destroy anyone that was close to him. Who is this man set on vengeance? Can he keep Gwen safe? Is this the chance he'd prayed for to show her the man he has become?

Two broken hearts caught up in the vengeance of a killer. They must learn to trust each other, to forgive each other, and turn it over to God. God has a plan for these two and it's much better than either of them could possibly dream. God has a plan for you too. A plan for a hope and a future. Give your heart to Him and turn your mess over to Him to straighten it out for you.

Fractured Memory by Jordyn Redwood

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Fractured Memory. I love  Jordyn's work and was thrilled to see that she had joined the LIS Authors. This story is well written, action packed and full of adventure. She wove her faith throughout the story like a tapestry, I like that.

Pediatric Nurse Julia Galloway was almost killed over a year ago by a serial killer. The "Hangman" had hung her but she had been rescued in time. She had spent the last eighteen months trying to get her life back but the memories of that night were locked up somewhere in her mind. Although one of the doctors Julia worked with had been arrested and awaited a death sentence her name and information had been found on a hit list. Could the killer be someone else? Could the "hangman" have a partner? Why was someone after her? Who was this marshal that was helping her? Why did he seem so familiar?

US Marshal Eli Cayne had been the police detective that was first on scene at Julia hanging. He had saved her life and had done everything he could to help her during her recovery but it was obvious when he came to her home that those memories were lost in her injured mind. He would do everything he could to protect this woman and find this killer. Unfortunately he didn't think he could protect his heart, she had already stolen that.

A journey of two broken soul trying to survive in a world suddenly exploding all around them. God has a plan for these two and it is marvelous in His eyes. God has a plan for you too. It is a plan to give you a hope and a future. Turn your life over to God and watch Him turn your life around. He just wants to be your father and to love you.

The Third Target by Joel C. Rosenberg

My review today is on The Third Target: A J.B. Collins Novel. This book is not my normal fare but it was awesome. The scary thing about this book is that could easily happen. I've seen Joel on TV interviews but haven't read any of his work. The book is well written, action packed, and well researched. I enjoyed the book and hope I will get a chance to read more of his work.

J.B. Collins is a foreign correspondent for The New York Times. He’s been following his grandfather's footsteps and has been awarded the Pulitzer. He’s got a couple of sources insisting that ISIS has obtained chemical weapons. Against his boss’s orders and his better judgment, he sneaks into Syria in order to interview ISIS’s commander. The second man in control of ISIS wants him to tell the world they are going after a third target. He assures him that he doesn't have chemical weapons and tells him if he puts that in the article he will kill him. After several attempt on his life he writes that ISIS is believed to have these weapon. Then sets off to find ISIS first in command.

Meanwhile, the American government continues to downplay the ISIS threat, insisting that there’s no way the radical sect could have weapons of mass destruction. As the Middle east tries to establish a peace treaty they try to stop him. As Collins uncovers the story, he finds himself fighting a battle on two fronts as he struggles to survive in the East and have his message heard in the West.

The Pregnant Amish Nanny by Samantha Price

My review today is on The Pregnant Amish Nanny. This is book 6 in the Expectant Amish Widows Series. This book is well written, humorous, and heart warming. I enjoyed the book very much. I'm sure you will too. I always like a good Amish story.

Courtney was left a widow just a few months ago. She is also expecting a child; a fact she has kept hidden from the people in her life. Her in-laws blamed her for her husbands death and had taken everything from her. She move to a larger community to find work and start over but had found nothing. She is thrilled when she had a chance to become a nanny in a different community. Her employer took one look at her and knew she was expecting and he was very upset. She told him she was capable of caring for his family and her child. Just give her a chance.

Aaron's wife died a year ago and had left him with three lively children. His sister-in-law has been helping him with them while he works but it has become to much since she has three children of her own. He wrote his aunt and asked her to find a older nanny. When she wrote and told him she had found one he was excited but when she arrived he was very angry to find out she was young, beautiful, and obviously pregnant. How could he expect her to stay?  All the men would be running to his door.

A journey of two people who have lost the love of their lives and are trying to figure out a way to go on. God has a plan for these two and it was much greater than either of them had ever hoped for. God is like that. He has a plan for you too. And it is an awesome plan. Turn your life over to Him and trust Him to turn your life around.

Blindsided by Katy Lee

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Blindsided. This is the second book in the Roads to Danger Series. Katy does an awesome job writing intrigues and suspense stories. I love to read her work. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you will love it.

Veronica Spencer owns a race track. It's her dream is to teach driver how to race but her uncle is doing everything he can to stop her. She goes out to one of the garages and finds stolen cars. Before she could figure out what is going on she is abducted. The man who found her would have killed her if not for one of his workers suggesting they ransom her off.

Undercover FBI Agent Ethan Gunn manages to stop his boss from killing the girl. The girl was one of the reasons he was here. She was a part of his investigation according to all the evidence she was the drug trafficker but Ethan came to think they had it all wrong. Someone is setting her up. They are attacked at every turn they make.

A journey of two broken souls trying to survive in a cruel vicious world. God has a plan for these two. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too if you will just trust Him and let Him go to work in your life.

Dark Harbor by Christy Barritt

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Dark Harbor. I really enjoy Christy's work so I was thrilled to receive this book in the mail. The story is well written, fast paced, and action packed. I liked the characters although they were flawed. Faith is woven throughout the entire book. I liked that.

Reporter Madelyn Sawyer is sent to do a story on the new chief of police in Waterman's Reach. She comes under the guise of doing a travel article to promote the small town. As soon as she arrives someone attempts to scare her away. Could it be the chief? The attacks soon become more violent. She is trying to write an expose` on the chief and become the reporter she always wanted to be but the only help she has is the chief she is investigating. Could her boss be wrong?

Chief of Police Zach Davis came to Waterman's Reach to get away from a drug deal gone bad. The one time big city detective is now trying to live down his former reputation and track down where the drugs are coming from. He is attracted to the reporter but can't trust her. How was he going to keep her alive when she has secrets that she won't share with him.

A journey of two broken individuals trying to survive the attacks of the enemy. God has a plan for these two and it's nothing like they had imagined. God has a plan for us too. A plan for a hope and a future.(Jeremiah 29:11) Trust God and watch Him work it out for you. God bless you all!

Cold Case Witness by Sarah Varland

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Cold Case Witness. I'm always excited when I get one of Sharon's books. I enjoy her stories. This book is well written, action packed, and fast paced. She always manages to weave her faith throughout her story like a tapestry. I like that and it was nice to return to Treasure Point.

Gemma Phillips ran away from Treasure Point years ago. She had planned on never returning to her home town. She had witnessed a murder and a smuggling operation. No body was ever found. The men involved in the smuggling operation were put in prison but no one believed her about the murder. Gemma had lived with nightmares for all these years. Gemma lost her job and her savings so she came home to live with her sister and took a temporary job at the Treasure Point History Museum. On the day of her interview a construction crew found a dead body close to where she had witnessed to murder. The police officer in charge of the case was the only boy that had intrigued her in high school but she had sent his father to prison.

Treasure Point Police Officer Matt O'Dell was the first officer on the site when a dead body was discovered. He hadn't had any big cases but his boss told him he was in charge. Matt couldn't figure out how Gemma was involved but there had to be a connection. There wasn't much crime in town until she came back. He soon found out that whoever killed this man was now after Gemma. Matt had always been drawn to Gemma could he protect her, solve the case, and keep his heart safe?

A journey of two broken souls trying to find  answers, stay safe, and find the killer. God has a plan for these two. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan far greater than any you have dreamed of. Just make God Lord in your life, trust Him to turn your mess around, and watch him work.