Season of Miracles by Alexa Verde (Olga Grun)

My review today is on the romance, Season of Miracles. This is book one in the Rios Azules Christmas Series. This is a really great romance. It was sent to me by the author. I do so enjoy her work. This story is delightful, well written, and heart warming. Faith is the foundation. I know you are going to love it.
Lana Smith is a nurse. She has moved to Rios Azules to start over. She has a close friend who lives here and has asked her to come after her disastrous relationship with a famous actor. She has become a home health care provider. One of her patients is an older man they call Mr. Grumpiest. His grandson has come to visit. Lana is drawn to the man but he is a famous football player. She refuses to do another celebrity romance. Why is she always drawn to the wrong man? How is he able to breakdown the walls she has erected.
Arturo De La Vega is a professional football player, football is his life. He has come home to try to talk his grandfather to move to Houston with him so he can care for him. He tries to melt the nurse's frozen heart. He needs to talk her into helping him talk his grandfather into the move but she has other plans. He is drawn to this woman but he doesn't want a relationship. She is the marriage, picket fence kind of girl, not his type.
A delightful journey of two heartbroken souls drawn to each other. Both want to help this diabetic old man but neither wants a relationship. God has a plan for them, when they trust God they learn He has a hope and a future for them. 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.

Cold Case by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the thriller, Cold Case. This is the fourth book of the Cold Harbor Series. This book was sent to me as a gift and I can't thank Susan enough. I love her work. This book is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. It is full of twists and turns. Then on top of that is filled with faith. You just have to love her work.
Computer Specialist Eryn Calloway is to teach a couple of high tech classes to the annual Policing in the Modern World Conference. She is a representative of the Blackwell Tactical Team. She is seated in the lobby full of law enforcement officers when she receives a threat on her life if doesn't cancel her classes. Who hacked into her computer and why? She is determined to get to the bottom of this. A deputy comes up to ask her what is wrong. When she doesn't answer him, he turns the laptop around. She tries to explain this is not a big deal. She can handle it but she knows he's going to go ballistic. She doesn't need a man to save her and she isn't interested in a romance.
Deputy Trey Sawyer has worked with the Blackwell team many times and has developed a deep love for the computer tech. She takes his breath away. He has made no attempt to hide his feeling for her. Now as he watchs the blood drain from her face he is determined to keep her safe. Whether she likes it or not. He understood she might not be ready for a relationship after her husband's death but he will protect her and her young daughter.
This is a great journey of struggling to find answers and keep ahead of the forces trying to destroy them. Can Eryn ever open her heart again to love? Can she risk such pain again? Can Trey show her how to love again? Can they both learn to trust God? 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 for evil. You might not have someone trying to kill you but you do have an enemy that is trying to steal, kill, and destroy you. Don't underestimate the devil. Give God your heart and watch Him turn your life around. He is a good God! Every good gift comes from the Father.

Fugitive Spy by Jordyn Redwood

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Fugitive Spy. I always enjoy Jordyn's books. She does an awesome job on suspense and intrigues. This one is a great read and I know you are going to love it. This book is well written, action packed and faith filled. It is awesome!
CIA Spy Casper English finds his partner in an abandoned house. Ethan is severely injured. He gives Caster a photo and a piece of paper. He tells Casper "the attack is ESI". A deadly virus that was considered only a rumor. No one would believe Casper if he told his bosses. "It exists" said Ethan. He tells him that information was sent to Ashley Dager by her long missing father. He tells him to find it and hide it, then he dies. As Casper run he falls and loses his gun. He is captured and beaten badly left in the snow for dead. He is found and brought to the ER. He wake with amnesia and a since of urgency.
E.R. Dr. Ashley Dager takes a mysterious patient at her shift end. The man is in bad shape. He also carries a picture of Ashley herself. Is he a stalker? He has the same tattoo as her missing father. Does he hold the answers to her father's disappearance? A man shows up asking questions about Casper. Ashley secretly removes him from the hospital. They are forced to go on the run. Someone is trying to abduct them.
A fast paced journey to find answers to the questions each have. Can they find Ashley's father? Is he a good man or has he crossed over to the terrorists side. Who is Casper? Why are people chasing him? Who wants him dead? God has a plan for these two; a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. He wants to give you a hope and a future. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Texas Ranger Showdown by Margaret Daley

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Texas Ranger Showdown. This is the third book in the Lone Star Justice Series. I always enjoy Margaret's books and this one is an awesome example of her work. This story is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Radio Therapist Caitlyn Rhodes receives a mysterious call on her radio show. The man said "Stop Me"now she had found out that one of her patients was the first victim of the now called 'Stop Me' killer. Another patient is found dead. Why is he targeting her patients? Texas Ranger Ian Pierce is there to help her. They were once best friends. How can she be drawn to him when a killer is out to destroy her?
Texas Ranger Ian Pierce is called in by the Longhorn Sheriff. A woman's body has been found. A senator's daughter. Ian had hoped to have some down town when he moved home. His brother was totally out of control and his grandmother wasn't doing well. Now he is thrown into a major murder case. Bodies are popping up and his first love is somehow being dragged into the mess. Can he keep the woman he loves safe? Could his brother be involved?
A great journey to try to find the killer and stop him while both their lives are in danger. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. You might not have an armed killer chasing you but you do have any enemy. He came to steal, kill, and destroy but Jesus came that you might have life and have it more abundantly. He loves you. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Joshua's Prayer by Olivia Rae

My review today is on A Golden Ridge Story, Josua's Prayer. This book was sent to me. I was not required to write a review but you are going to love this story and I don't want you to miss it. I'm new as a fan of Olivia's work but I am a fan now and hope to read more of her stories. This book is well written, heart warming, and has a touch of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Sam Morgan is a dentist; working as a missionary in Guatemala. He has lost his faith in God;  he returns home to Golden Ridge after the death of his wife. His son is living in a group home for battered women and women who need a new start. Sam's wife had left him in the mission field and moved into Grace House Women's Center taking her son with her. She then filed for divorce. She had been an alcoholic and their son was a victim of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Sam attended the funeral. He had nothing but bad memories from this town. He planned to pack up the house and take his son and return to Guatemala immediately. That was until he came up against his son's pre-school teacher. She refused to let him take his son.
Nicole James grew up in a home where father refused to settle down. They had moved over and over until her mother took to a bottle when she became overwhelmed. Nicole and her mentor had opened the center to help women to start over and get out of bad situations. She was not about to allow Sam to take his special needs child and drag him all over the world; especially after all the horror stories Vicky Morgan had told her about her ex-husband. It soon becomes obvious to her that Vicky could have lied but can she give up a boy that has become the son she never had?. She finally convinces everyone to wait one month until the child could get use to his father again.
A journey of two broken souls struggling to care for their small young charge. Someone was trying to destroy the center. They must work together to try to save the place. God has a plan for this little family, a plan for good and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Surrender your heart as Sam was finally able to do. Watch Him move in your life and turn your it all around.

Love's Ransom by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Love's Ransom. This is A First Street Church Romance Kindle Worlds Novella. I really enjoy Alexa's work. This is different, as it is a romance and not a suspense but I did really enjoy it. It's well written and heart warming, I know you are going to love it. It shows some of the problems people with diabetes deal with.
Businessman Andrey Sergeyev moves to Sweet Grove to care for his nephew after the death of his brother. He only planned to be here a short time to help his nephew adjust. He has an important business to run back home. Ilya, his nephew is a diabetic and Andrey has no idea how to deal with it. They had been playing basketball all afternoon and then suddenly Ilya becomes ill. Andrey called 911 but while he was waiting a neighbor came to the door bringing sugar free cookies. She tells him she is a paramedic and offers to help. The beauty is a life saver. She even rides to the hospital with them. Andrey wants no part of a relationship after his fiancee broke their engagement because of Ilya. He must fight his attraction to her.
Paramedic Melinda Mcalister suffers from diabetes herself so she has been drawn to Ilya. She had been close to him and his dad. She is worried about him now that he is to live with a man who had no idea how to care for him. He father had many complication due to his diabetes and eventually died from the disease. She knows how difficult it is to live with the a loved one that is ill. She isn't interested in a relationship after her boyfriend dumped her because of her health issues. She must keep her interest hidden.
A struggle of these three to combat a serious disease, grief over the loss of a loved one, and a growing attraction between them. God has a plan for these three, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. God's Word is full of His plans for you, there is healing for those who can believe or He can take your worries and your pain a way and help you deal with it. His plan for you is for a hope and a future. No disease is impossible for Him to deal with.

The Rejected Princess by Katie Clark

My review today is on the science fiction romance, The Rejected Princess. I received this book through NetGalley. I have never read any of Katie's work before. I really enjoyed this book. It was different. The story is well written and full of twists and turns. Faith is interwoven throughout the story. I know you are really going to enjoy it.
Princess Roanna Hamilton of Chester Wake has come of age and as a princess she is expected to marry nobility. An ambassador has come to the castle and has asked for her hand in marriage. She has refused but it soon becomes clear that her parents will expect her to marry Roland Dawson. This will bring a peace treaty to Chester Wake and Dawson Edge. He is not repulsive so she accepts but her heart belongs to her best friend Ben. Ben arrives and takes her to the dungeon where they find records of a doctor that was thrown into the dungeon on the date of her birth. The doctor was thrown into the dungeon for upsetting the Queen after the birth of her child. He kept screaming, "don't cut her hair." They are determined to solve the mystery.
Prince Benjamin Bellevue of Lox is trying to find a way to keep Roanna from being forced to marry the ambassador. He had read in a diary that there was some mystery about Roanna's birth so he leads her down to the dungeon but they are caught and both sets of parents are upset. They should not be alone together now that Roanna is betrothed. Ben is now going to go Dawson Edge to find a wife. He had been betrothed to the Dawson princess but there had been no princess born. He must find a bride among the nobles of Dawson Edge. The King of Dawson Edge is throwing an engagement party for Roanna and his younger brother Roland and two days later a ball to introduce Prince Ben to all the eligible women in the land. There would then be peace in all three kingdoms.
Upon arrival at Dawson Edge things begin to happen that cause Roanna and Ben to draw together to find answers to the mystery that is surrounding them. This is an unusual story and very intriguing. God has a plan for these three kingdoms; it's a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too, a plan for a hope and a future. Give Him your heart, trust Him, and watch Him move on your behalf. 

Touch of Danger by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Touch of Danger. This is the  fourth book in the Secrets of Rios Azules Series. This book was sent to me by the author. Alexa has become on of my favorite authors. I have so enjoyed this series and I know you are going to love it too. This book is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. You have to get a copy.
Julia Morrison is one of the Danger Girls. She receives a call from Seth Vargus. He tells her he might be disappearing for awhile; he can't tell her why over the phone. She heads for his home; he has been her friend for years. She must be there for him. When she arrives so does his brother Ivan. They enter his home to find his body in a pool of blood. There is a typed note blaming Julia for destroying his life. She refuses to believe he took his life but his brother and the police force blame her. Someone is trying to set her up, but why?
Police Officer Ivan Vargus is shocked when they find his brother's body. He has always cared for Julia and it's hard to believe that she could have changed so much and hurt his brother that badly. He was glad she when returned to Rios but now what was he to believe. As one attempt on Julia's life after another Ivan begins to realize she is being set up. To help her he must go against his family, his boss, and most of the town. Still  he must keep her safe when the killer goes after them both.
A journey of two broken souls full of past baggage who struggle to survive the chaos surrounding them. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not of evil. God has a plan for you too, a plan for a hope and a future. Surrender your heart and all your trials, fix your heart on God and watch Him turn your life around.   

Salvation by Olivia Rae

My review today is on the Medieval Romance, Salvation. This is the first book of the Sword and the Cross Chronicles. I really enjoy Medieval stories and this one was recommended to me. I had never heard of the author but I do highly recommend this book. I can assure you I will be reading more of Olivia's work. This book is well written, intriguing, and full of twists and turns. Faith is woven throughout the book like one of the fine tapestries in the story. I know you are going to love it.
Lady Breanna Durville was forced to marry by her family. Now that her husband has just died and she is with child she is determined not to marry again. She has been running the Keep and all is well. Her brother sends one of his warriors (a peasant) to the Keep to protect her and the Keep. Breanna has no wish to be protected or to depend on a man she can handle her life and the Keep. She is still talking to the man when her husband's cousin arrives and tells her he is here to marry her and take over the Keep. She introduces the warrior as her manager and tells the cousin she has no need of a marriage. She soon finds out her new manager has turned his life away from the Lord. Can she bring him back to faith?
Royce Canwell leaves the Holy Land to go to Durville Keep. He is broken in spirit and in need of healing. He has sworn an oath to make sure all is well at the Keep and to protect the sister of his mentor. When he arrives he finds his lady is in more trouble than is expected. A monster is trying to force her into marriage and steal the Keep from her. He takes his place as the manager of the Keep but the cousin sees right through it. He must find a way to save his lady, her child, and the Keep.
A journey of two broken souls trying to find healing only to have their lives in jeopardy. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you two, a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Witness in Hiding by Lisa Phillips

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Witness in Hiding. This is the fourth book in the Secret Service Agents Series. I really enjoyed this book. It's well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. Lisa has woven her faith through the story like a fine tapestry. I know you are going to love it.
Single mom, Zoe Marks is being followed. She saw something she never should have seen so she is on the run. She slips into the laundry mat to get her new ID's but a man follows her into the place and opens fire. Zoe manages to get away from the shooter. She slips into the office to find her new papers but is caught by a Secret Service Agent. She manages to slip away from him but hides in his car. He takes her back to her home only to find her house is on fire and her son and her sister is trapped inside. They get them out but this is only the beginning of the horror that await Zoe. Can she trust this man?
Secret Service Agent Jude Brauer is investigating a money laundering ring when a beautiful woman invades his investigation. He soon is right in the middle of her chaos. Is she a part of the ring or an innocent bystander? Whoever she is he is determined to keep her and her family safe. Can he do that without losing his heart?
A complicated struggle to find the killers, stay safe, and find out why they are out to destroy Zoe and her family. God has a plan for them, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too; a plan for a hope and a future. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around. 

Lady Rosamund ( The Rose and the Ring) by Joyce Brandt Williams

My review today is on the Medieval Romance, Lady Rosamund. The first book in The Rose and the Ring Series. I really like Medieval romances. This is a great read and I hope to read more of Joyce's books. This story is well written, action packed and faith based. I know you are going to love this book.
Lady Rosamund Schmidden meets her true love or her crush when she is just a ten year old. The Ship the Tarragon was docked at her home for repairs. The young captain was a man dreams were made of. Rosamund was sure he would come back for her some day. Now seven years later her father is in trouble. The neighboring Lord is in need of finances. He has taxed his people so severely that they were raiding the villagers in Lord Schmidden land. The neighbor, Lord Fredrick decides he will take Rosamund as a wife or he will take Lord Schmidden to war. Lord Schmidden fears for his daughter and send her to his nurse. He then sends for Captain Erik Brandon for help.
Captain Erik Brandon isn't sure what he can do to help Lord Schmidden. He is a long way off and his ship is stuck in a sheet of ice. No way was he going any where. As he is praying and tells God it's not like he was able to walk on water; he looks down and sees that he is standing on the water it's just frozen. He takes his men over the frozen sea to go help his Lord. He stops on the way and meets Rosamund in a poor hut. She is so beautiful but how could he even dream of her when he has nothing to offer her.
A journey of two souls meant to be together while an evil Lord try to pull them a part and destroy them. God has a plan for them, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Give him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Rapsodia Rhapsdy by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Rapsodia: Rhapsdy. This is book three in the Series, A Tuscan Legacy. I was excited to get this book. I have really enjoy Alexa's writing. This story is well written, faith based, and delightful. I know you are going to love it.
Marco Carter is returning home from Tuscany. It was his grandmother's eightieth birthday so he boarded the plane even with his overwhelming fear of flying.( He has come a long way since the one woman he loved left him for a richer man. He has turned his passion to his chain of pizzerias leaving romance forever. Control has brought him to a place where he has become rich himself.) His seat companion is a beautiful woman who takes his mind off his fear and intrigues him as no other woman has. They must spend many hours together and he begins to question his goal minded lifestyle.
Wedding Photographer Samantha is on her way home after a visit to Italy on the anniversary of her fiance`s death. (Guilt ridden over his death she is unable to heal and has shut herself up even though she was once a risk taker. She didn't deserve to have a life.) She is caught up by her seat mate's obvious fear of flying. She must take his mind off the flight. She is drawn to the handsome man and feels guilty over her interest.
Marco receives a mysterious painting that makes him wonder if he's missing out on life. He turns his life over to the Lord. Samantha is always on his mind and he decides to build a pizzeria in her home town. He must see her again. He could help her with her business. Samantha hasn't been able to forget the handsome man she met. When he turned up at her doorstep delivering a pizza to her she feels she must help him. God has a plan for these two hurting souls, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too, a plan for a hope and a future. 

A Taste of Danger by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Multicultural Romantic Suspense, A Taste of Danger. This is the second book of the Secrets of Rios Azules. This book was sent to me as a complementary book to read. I was not required to review it but you guys really will want to read it. It's and awesome book. I hope to read more of this author. The book is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. Not only that but has faith interwoven throughout the entire story much like a beautiful tapestry. You are going to love it.
Librarian Soledad Sokolova opens her door to find a gorgeous Private Investigator looking for her father. The only thing is her mother told her that her father was dead. This PI is to meet her father here at her home. Her father shows up a few moments later but also a car full of men with guns. The PI pushes her in the house and fires at the vehicle as they throw her father into it. Soledad grabs her gun and runs out. They have the PI pinned down and he is wounded. She start shooting and they drive off.
Private Investigator James O'Hara promised his mentor to protect his daughter now that they have found her. Her father has a very valuable Faberge` Egg that his family had smuggled out of Russia many generations ago. It is his daughter's legacy. Now men were trying to find the egg and steal the art treasure. James must keep her safe and help her find the treasure in three days or they will kill them all.
A journey of forgiveness, trust, and love. James is determined to show Soledad that she is a beautiful, unique, and talented artist. Her step father and ex-boyfriend had destroyed her self-confidence. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him give you a life you never dreamed of.