Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
We need a heart for the lost

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Deadly Exchange by Lisa Harris

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Deadly Exchange. I always enjoy Lisa's books. I do look forward to her next one. This book is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
International Freedom Operation Social Advocate Kayla Brooks lives in Amsterdam. She works to save girls caught up in human trafficking. She is riding her bike home when she is hit by a car, threatened, and warned to tell no one. she soon finds out that the human traffickers have kidnapped her father and refuse to give him back unless she gives them a girl that they had rescued. Her ex-fiance`s brother shows up and comes to tell her that his brother is out of jail and after her. He has come to help. Can he rescue her and her father from the traffickers? She has known him for years
how is it she has never noticed how good looking and wonderful he is in all that time?
Former Army Intelligence Officer Levi Cummings has always cared about Kayla but has never revealed that to her but now he must protect her from his brother. Levi comes to Amsterdam to warn Kayla that his brother has come to get even with her for putting him in prison. When he arrives he finds that Kayla has worse problems. Someone is holding her father hostage for a young girl she has rescued. When her life is threatened and she is attacked he realizes he must protect her and find these evil men.
A journey of two broken hearts trying to help a desperate girl and save Kayla's father. God has a plan for these two, a plan for good and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. A good plan and not for evil. Just make Hm Lord of your life and watch Him work in your life.

Monday, January 29, 2018

The Baby Assignment by Christy Barrett

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, The Baby Assignment. Christy's books are always a treat. This one is no exception. The story is well written, action packed, and full of suspense. Faith is interwoven throughout the story. You are going to love this one.
A small baby girl is left at the FBI office. The only evidence to the child identity is a scrap of paper with a child psychologist's name on it. Special Agent Tanner Wilson is assigned to find out how his ex-girlfriend is involved in the case. Someone is trying to abduct Macy and Addie. He is determined protect both his girls, find the abductors, and not lose his heart?
Child Psychologist Macy Mills has no idea who the baby could belong too. She can't identify little Addie and has no idea who would want to abduct her or the baby. She must work with Tanner to save the baby. The one man who crushed her heart; can she work with him and not be destroyed again?
A journey of two broken souls trying to work together to save a baby. A journey of righting misunderstanding, the power of assumptions, and the consequences of heartbreak. God has a plan for these three a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too; a good plan and not for evil. Make Him Lord of your life and watch Him turn your life around.

Friday, January 26, 2018

Deadly Dose by Margaret Daley

My review today is on the suspense, Deadly Dose. This is book six in the Strong Women, Extraordinary Situations Series. I always enjoy Margaret's books, don't you? This story is an excellent example of her work; it is well written, action packed and full of suspense. She has woven her faith through out the book much like a fine tapestry. I know you are going to love it.
Jessie Michaels has returned home after the murder of her best friend. It had been a rough time for her family. Her brother had been accused of murdering his wife and put into prison. His mother-in-law had taken his daughter away. Once they found his wife was killed by a serial killer he is released and the child returned. Jessie is cleaning out Mary Lou's closet for her mother when she finds a letter that is written to her. Her friend tells about a drug problem with the teen she is mentoring. Jessie is determined to find her friend's killer and what is happening to their town. Who would believe her partner would turn out to be a Morgan, her sister-in-law's brother? How could she get involved with him when they are in a feud.
Josh Morgan spent time with his niece in Florida. Her father insisted that his sister Jessie go with them to protect Abby. Jessie challenged him about paying back for all his wealth. Now he has become a mentor of a teen boy. Something is going on with the boy and he is badly beaten. Jessie shows up and helps him but the girl Jessie wants to mentor (Mary Lou's teen) has disappeared. The two of them set out to find the answers but the more they investigate the more attacks are made on them. Josh is drawn to Jessie; can they find who is out to destroy them and find a future together?
A journey of forgiveness, trust, and love. God has a plan for these two, a plan for good and not for evil. God has a plan for you too, to give you a hope and a future. Make Him Lord of your life and watch Him turn your life around.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Murder on New Years Eve by P. Creedin

My review today is on the mystery, Murder on New Years Eve. This book is one of A Ridgeway Rescue Mystery Series. This is a great read although very short. I've never read any of this author's work but I really enjoyed this story. The story is well written and intriguing. I'm sure you are going to love it and I'm also sure I will read more from this author.
Emma Wright is the sheriff's daughter. Her single father took her to crime scenes all her life. Tonight she asked her father if she could attend the New Years celebration with her secret crush, Deputy Colby as he patrols the park for the festival. It's not a real date but she likes to think it is. A strange man comes up to them and asks Colby to take a picture of him when the light of the sign lit up. Emma finds the man odd.
Deputy Colby Davidson and his K-9 partner, Gabby were glad for the company of Emma and her three month old puppy Molly. As he makes his rounds a man asks him to take a picture of himself in front of the sign that lights up a new word every twenty minutes. They didn't realize that this man was using them as an alibi for a murder. Colby is amazed when Emma starts asking questions of the suspect. Her father listened to her every word as he has tried to get her to join the department for years.
This is a great story of one woman so detail oriented that she can break the man's alibi and break the man.   

Monday, January 22, 2018

Captured Lies by Maggie Thom

My review today is on the suspense, Captured Lies. This is the first book in the Caspian Wine Suspense Series. This book is not a Christian Fiction Suspense. There is some foul language but nothing to offensive except for using the name of Jesus. There was some sexual content but no graphic scenes. I did enjoy the story line. This story is well written, action packed and full of intrigue.
Bailey Saunders returns to her mother's home right after being notified of her mother's death. The funeral is completely set up and payed for. Bailey isn't sure what is off but something is wrong. A man talks to her at the funeral. A man breaks into her house. Another man tries to kill her. The first man tells her she isn't who she thinks she is. Now she finds out that she had been kidnapped as a baby two days old. Her whole life is a lie. Who can she trust? Who is out there trying to  kill her and why?
Guy Turner is a PI. His own life has been a mess. His step-grandmother hires him to find her granddaughter that had been kidnapped twenty-nine years ago. Guy finds her but before he can share with her she is attacked and they are on a run for their lives. How can he keep her safe and find out who is after them when she keeps running away from him and refuses to trust him?
A journey of two heart broken souls. A struggle to survive and every way they turn they are attacked.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Shattered Lullaby by Laura Scott

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Shattered Lullaby. This is the fourth book in the Callahan Confidential Series. This has been a great series and I have really enjoyed it. Laura's books always touch my heart. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You are going to love it.
School teacher Lacy Germaine is visiting her sister for Spring Break. Her sister has a three month old baby boy and is divorcing her husband. Lacy came to help her. She wakes to the sound of shouting, as she checks the baby she hears her brother-in-law say he was going to kill her and her brat if she didn't tell the truth. Lacy calls 911 and then hears a shot. She takes the baby and runs. Who can she trust? Her brother-in-law is a cop, how can she trust his buddies. In the car she hears an Amber Alert on her and the baby, now what?
Officer Matthew Callahan was just heading home after a double shift when he sees a woman run out of the convenience store with a man chasing her holding a gun. He thought the man might be a cop until he starts shooting at the woman. Mat steps in yelling to stop, police! He turns his K-9 lose to go stop the man. The man runs off but harms his dog. He believes Lacy's story; he takes her and the baby with him to the emergency vet. Life begins to become one adventure after another as he tries to keep Lacy and the baby alive and well.
A Journey of two broken hearts trying to save the life of the baby and find out what is going on and who wants them dead. God protects them. He has a plan for them, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too; a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and let Him lead you out of your mess.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Mission: Memory Recall by Virginia Vaughn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Mission: Memory Recall.  This is the sixth book in the  Rangers Under Fire Series. I always enjoy Virginia's books and I know you are going to love this one. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith.
CIA analyst Bethany Bryant is determined to find the man she once loved. The soldier is believed to be dead but Bethany is sure he's alive and that he betrayed his men by setting up an ambush that killed most of his team. She finds him in a small rural town in Texas. An assassin follows her and starts shooting when they meet. Her ex tells her that he has amnesia. How is she going to be able to believe him? That's the oldest lie in the book.
Ex-military Marcus Allen was attacked in Afghanistan. He was helped by a small village. They told him the CIA was after him. They helped him escape and come back to the US. He has no idea who he is or what happened to him in the middle east. When he is told a woman at the restaurant knows him he is determined to find out what she knows, even when people are shooting at them. He does find out that he knows exactly what to do when they are attacked. Can he get those memories back or will he have to live this way, never knowing if he was a good guy or a bad one?
A journey of two broken souls that must build a relationship of forgiveness and trust while trying to find the killers and regain Marcus' memories. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not of evil. Give him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Sunday, January 14, 2018

The Chronicles of Storm Eagle by Shawn Lewis

My review today is the thriller, The Chronicles of Storm Eagle. This is and exciting book of military adventures. It's well written, action packed, and full of faith. It might be a little hard to believe that the characters were actually able to do all of the feats but it was a great read.
Ben and Keith Bryant are cleaning the old family house and find a journal written by one of their ancestors. They take the book and begin to read the adventures that they had never heard of; Michael Bryant. He tells of how he is recruited by the Air Force and recruited by Memphis Maulers football team. He leads a double life and goes on great adventures as Storm Eagle. Soon  he has a team of two other people their team is on great demand as they are so effective. The team then expands to five people soon and they travel all over the world. During their time together Michael falls in love with one of his team mates, Amy.
This is a great read and I know that you are going to love it. God has a plan for this team as they go around the world rescuing people and stopping the terrorists. God has a plan for you too, a plan for a hope and a future. Give Him your heart and make Him Lord and watch Him move in your life. We might not go all over the world and fight terrorists but we do have an enemy that is out the to steal, kill, and destroy. God will make a way where there seems to be no way.

Friday, January 12, 2018

MoJave Rescue by Tanya Stowe

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Mojave Rescue. This is Tanya's first book for LIS. I look forward to more of her work. I really enjoyed this one and I know you will too. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith.
Drina Gallagher is an electronic engineer. She has developed a new weapon that will save soldiers lives. She has become obsessed with the idea after the man she loved was killed in Afghanistan. He had been a strong Christian but when he died she gave up on her new faith. Her parents didn't believe and forced logic on their daughter. She calls her boss and mentor to tell him that she has found the problem and it is finished. She hears clicks on the phone before she hung up. Now she remembered the safety protocols that she had heard from the security expert. She calls him but it goes to voice mail. She hears someone and tries to escape but is abducted. She wakes to find herself tied, gagged, and on a concrete floor. How was she going to get out of this? How can she keep her new weapon out of the hands of the enemy?
CIA Agent Cal Norwood is undercover. He is working as a security expert and has spent two years becoming a part of a black-market ring. He is forced to blow his cover when he find Drina laying in a cabin floor in the middle of now where. He is able to rescue her but then her quick mind ends up rescuing him. How can he get her to trust him as the enemy follows all over the desert? He moves her to his cabin that he has set up as a safe house. The enemy finds them, how are they finding them who is the one that is leaking the information?
A journey of two broken souls struggling to right the wrongs that have been done. Can they come together; to trust on another, to trust God, and find the bad guys. God has a plan for these two as he draws them together. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Trust Him to turn your life around.                                                                                                   

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Little Orphan Annie by Susette Williams

My review today is on the suspense book, Little Orphan Annie. I always enjoy Susette's books and this one is excellent. It is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. I know you're going to love it.
Annie Spelman just found out that she was adopted as a young child. She wants to find out about her birth family but her father throws a fit. She hires a man from Child Rescue to help her find out more about her family. After the death of her father and attacks on her, the man she hired, and deadly threats; they figure out that someone does want her to dig around the adoption.
Ian Wallace was once a cop but now works as a investigator for Child Rescue. Over twenty years ago he and his best friend were suppose to watch Michael's little sister but while they were messing around at the mall someone abducted Janie. He now dedicates his life to finding missing children. a woman comes to him wanting him to find out about her adoption. Ian finds they are both in the deadliest case he has ever had. Can he keep Annie safe and still find out about the adoption?
A journey of two hearts struggling to find the answers to the secret that surrounds Annie. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Trust God to turn your mess around.

Monday, January 8, 2018

This Treacherous Journey by Misty M. Beller

My review today is on the Historical Romance, This Treacherous Journey. This is the first book in the Heart of the Mountains Series. I really enjoyed this book all though it makes you think of your own pregnancy and how difficult it would be to go through the mountains on horse back. This book is well written, full of adventure, and drama. You are going to love this one.
Simeon Grant came out to the west in 1851. He and his young wife headed for Montana Territory. The journey was much worse than they had expected and his wife went into labor out in the middle of no where. Simeon found a cabin and the couple helped her deliver twins but his wife died. Devastated he left the twins with the couple that had helped them for they were childless. Now five years later a young couple, a set of twins, wants him to lead them to Canadian territory. They knew very little about the mountains. The man, Joseph was injured and will be unable to help his sister much but the main problem is the woman is with child. Could he go through this again?
Emma Malcom was raised in Baltimore and then they went to Texas. Her father forced her to marry a man that turned out to be a crook. He was hung and now the people who were victims are after his wife. Joseph, her twin, helps her escape but there is a price on her head. Their only option is to head for Canada to an aunt that will help them. It's Joseph's job to protect her and her unborn child but they had an accident and his arm is badly broken. Emma can't do the extra work, they really need a guide. The mountain man that has helped them finally agrees to lead them.
A journey of these three people in the treacherous Rocky Mountains trying to beat the winter storms.
God has a plan, a plan of restoration, protection, and love. God has a plan for you too; a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart, trust Him and watch Him turn your life around. You will never be sorry.   

Friday, January 5, 2018

The Pendleton Secret by Agnes Forest

My review today is on the Historical Romance, The Pendleton Secret. I've never read any of Agnes' work before. I did find it confusing at first because she writes in the first person but switches from Catherine to Lloyd all the time but I did like the story line. It is well written and full of intrigue. I'm sure you are going to like it.
Catherine Pendleton's older sister is to go be a governess, she doesn't seem to care that their parents are about to lose everything. Catherine carries the family secret that threatens to destroy not only her happiness but that of her entire family as well. A beautiful girl, she feels desperate that they are  running out of time.
Lloyd Toliver is an outsider and sees Pendleton Manor as such. His eyes are opened and he sees it for what is really going on. It was an awakening indeed, and yet he feels a hunger he has never known before. He  now knows what kind of man he wants to be; is he already too late.
A journey of two desperate people trying to find a way to survive in a world of lies and intrigues. God has a plan for these two, a plan for good and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

De`ja` Date by Susan Hatler

My review today is on the romance, De`ja` Date. This is book nine in the Better Date than Never Series. I have loved this series and this book was delightful. The books are well written, funny, and heart warming. I know you are going to love it.
Melinda Morgan was laid off of her job as a customer service representative. She had worked there for four years and hated it. Now unable to find a permanent position she is a temp living with a roommate. She meets her roommate's sister a Bernie's Bakery. Bernie has always been a part of her life forever and when he is not at the counter she is concerned. She finds out he is ill and agrees to help in the bakery as manager for two weeks. Nate, the love of her life when she was fourteen, who broke her heart, has now he shown up to help his dad. An adventurous man like her father she is not about to get caught up in that kind of relationship, she wants safe and secure.
Nate Carter just returned Bali to run his father's bakery until he could sell it. His father's heart is not doing well. He has returned to settle down and marry the only woman he has ever loved. Unfortunately she doesn't seem to see it his way. He will show her how good they are together and how exciting life can be.
A great journey of reuniting and struggling to move on to where they both want to be. As a Christian I would say God has a plan for these two, a plan for good and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.   

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Duty to Defend by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Duty to Defend. I really enjoy Jill's books. It seems like it's been a long time since I read one but this one is excellent. The story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I really liked the characters. I know you are going to love it.
Deputy Marshal Daci Marlowe is about to do start her first day as a marshal. It isn't a normal assignment it is an undercover operation. Daci had raised her four siblings after her parents death and the murder of her grandmother and because of that working at a day care should be one of her skill sets, right. Daci isn't to happy about it. She is assigned to befriend a young woman with a special needs child. The father is an escaped killer and the marshals figured he wild come after his child. The first day someone tries to abduct the child but her partner rescues the day.
Child Advocate Jax Williams, former marshal is partnered with Daci. He was drawn to the woman but after the death of his wife and unborn child due to his law enforcement job, he's not willing to get involved with a marshal. They soon realize that Daci is the target after several attacks. Who in her past could be after her? Can he keep her safe, find the killer, and keep his heart safe at the same time?
A journey into their past and present trying to find the answers to why someone is out to kill Daci. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too, a plan for a hope and a future. Give God your heart, forgive others, forgive yourself, give Him control, and watch Him work in your life. 

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Yuletide Suspect by Lisa Phillips

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Yuletide Suspect. This is the third book in the  Secret Service Agents Series. I really enjoy Lisa's books and this one is awesome. The story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You're going to love this one
Secret Service Agent Liberty Westmark is driving out to find her ex-fiance. The man has been accused of abducting a plane with a senator and two White House staffers. Her plan is to find him and arrest him as a courtesy nothing more. She would ask for forgiveness for the break up, listen to his explanation, and then bring him in. When she arrives at his cabin in a blizzard shots are fired and Tate saves her. How was she going to handle this?
Ex-Secret Service Agent Tate Almers was shocked to find Liberty at his home. He thought she was the intruder but a man soon takes a shot at them. He saves her, grabs her gun, and closes her in the barn. Why was someone out there trying to kill him? Why was the love of his life out here risking her life?
A crazy journey of Liberty and Tate to find the plane and clear his name. God has a plan for them, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. A plan of Grace and Forgiveness, give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Monday, January 1, 2018

Mail Order Bride: A Saloon Girl's Tale by Leah Laurens

My review today is on the Historical Romance, Mail Order Bride: A Saloon Girl's Tale. This is the last book in the Mail Order Montana Series. This is an unusual book as they don't usually use a saloon girl as the main character. The story is well written and the characters have some serious issues throughout the story. I'm sure you will like it.
Alice is a saloon girl. She refuses to go upstairs to please the customers but her boss has decided after all these years that if she wants to keep her job she'll have to go upstairs with one of his regulars. She refuses and walks out. She had met a good man at the wedding of her friend. He had danced with her all night and written to her a couple of times after she had come home. She hadn't answered him but saw his ad for a mail order bride from him and this time she sent a letter telling him she would marry him. She had to keep her secret from him.
Henry Ackerman had really been attracted to Alice but she hadn't answered his letters so he sent an ad to the paper. He was shocked when she responded. She was so beautiful. Things started to go all wrong soon after the wedding. He knew she was keeping things from him but all he got from her was lies. Finally she tells him about the saloon but he refuses to believe her innocence so she runs off. What was he suppose to do? She made her choice. 
A journey of forgiveness, love, and trust.