Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
We need a heart for the lost

Friday, November 30, 2018

A True Lady by Hanna Hamilton

My review today is on the Historical Romance, A True Lady. This is the first book of Hanna's that I have read. I really enjoyed this book; it is kind of a Cinderella story. This book is well written, heart warming, and full of surprises. I know you will love it.
Clara is an orphan; forced to leave her father's farm penniless. She now lives in the city as a courtesan, it's the only way she can survive. She is at an opera when a lord approaches her with a proposition. His daughter has been insulted by a lord who refused to marry his precious daughter now he wants to destroy him by getting him into a compromising situation in front of his peers. The man offers her enough money to keep her well off for a long time. She can be free of this life she is forced to live. She agrees but once she meets him she knows she can't destroy this decent men. In only one night she falls for him. The lord offers more money. Can she do it?
Lord Louis Bennet is every young girls dream come true. He knows it is time for him to marry. His father had arranged a marriage with his friends daughter but he soon realized she is not the one he wants to spend his life with and refuses to marry her. He wants a marriage based on love. He throws a ball with all the eligible women. One woman catches his eye. She takes his breath away. He manages to dance with her twice then takes her out to the garden. He is about to share a kiss when she runs off and leaves him standing alone. All he know is her first name. This is the woman he wants to marry.
A journey to find his beloved. These two souls  are struggling to survive an angry man who is out for revenge. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God can always bring a happy ending.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Framed for Christmas by Jaycee Bullard

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Framed for Christmas. This is Jaycee's first book for LIS but I have a feeling we will be see a lot more from her. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I really enjoyed it and I know you will too.
DNA Technician Dani Jones is taking a group of teens on a mission trip. She stops at a gas station to refuel when a tan SUV tries to smash her between their vehicles. She is later run off the icy road. Was it the same SUV? Now they were stuck in a snow drift somewhere in North Dakota. A huge hairy stranger rescues them and takes them to his cabin.
Former DEA Agent Gideon Marshall feels something isn't quite right about the woman and the teens he rescues so he returns to the van after they are settled. His drug-sniffing dog alerts on the van and Gideon finds drugs in the back of the van. He also see a tan van that seemed to be looking for something or someone in the woods where the van was stuck. He likes the woman and the kids. What was this woman's story? Could he trust her? Who were these men?
A journey to find who is setting Dani up. Can he protect her and the kids? Can they learn to trust each other? Can the trust God to get them out of this mess? God has a plan for them; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Monday, November 26, 2018

Lawfully Given by Elle E. Kay

My review today is on the Historical Romance, Lawfully Given. This is a book in The Lawkeeper Series. I haven't read any of Elle's book before, this book was sent to me. I was not required to review it but it's a great read so I want to tell you about it. This book is well written, humorous, and contains some intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Grace Belle lives in Philadelphia when she receives a letter from her brother, Calvin. Calvin sends a train ticket and tells her she is to marry a sheriff in New Mexico Territory. The main thing Grace got out of the letter was that her brother was missing. Where was he? Was he tired of taking care of her? Why would he try to marry her off? When she arrives she goes straight to the sheriff and demands that he finds her brother. She throws the letter in his face. He finally agrees to help her.
Sheriff Jack Garrison has come to the place where he would like to marry. He is sort of courting a woman, Sarah, when this feisty little city girl storms into his office. She shows him the letter and then demands he help her. Jack has a sudden desire to help her. He shares the letter to Sarah who then takes off. He leaves both women to find what has happened to Calvin.
A journey of two hearts forced to work together to find Calvin. 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. Give him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Betrayed Lady Winters by Emma Linfield

My review today is on the Historical Regency Romance, The Betrayed Lady Winters. This book was sent to me as a gift, I am not required to write a review but I enjoyed it so I will share it with you.
I have never read any of Emma's books before but I did really like this one. I'm sure I'll read more of her work. This story is well written and contains some intrigue. I'm sure you are going to love it.
Lady Ivy Winters is having her coming out party. Her father wants her to meet Duke Merrick. It would be a good match for her. When she meets the handsome Duke, he is arrogant and rude. She is not impressed. When her best friend repeats rumors she has heard, Ivy tells her father she will not marry this man. He must tell him tonight. She then leaves the party. When she returns her father is being taken to the hospital and her brother has been arrested for poisoning his father. Ivy is sure the Duke is the one who tried to kill her father. She convinces a cousin to help her deal with the Duke, find evidence, and get her brother out of jail.
Duke Royce Merrick has worked his way up to the top of his field after his father almost destroyed the business because of his gambling. Royce feels he must help men that are addicted to gambling. He comes to the ball and is blown away by the beautiful Lady Winters. He is in awe of her and got carried away when he talks to her. He can tell she isn't impressed. He has blown it. When her father is taken to the hospital and her brother taken away he feels bad for her and offers to help her in any way. He is shocked when she comes to see him.
A journey of two souls trying to find the answers to the attack on Lord Winters. 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 work in your life.

Monday, November 19, 2018

In Too Deep by Sharon Dunn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, In Too Deep. I always like to see one of Sharon's book arrive. She does a great job on suspense stories. This book is no exception; it is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. Faith is interwoven throughput the story like a fine tapestry. I know you are going to love it.
Sierra Monforton  agrees to meet one of her troubled teens at Fisherman's Crest. He has confessed to being drawn back into selling drugs. She tells him to wait for her and she will help him.When she arrives the boy isn't there. She searches the area looking for him. A man runs by; she recognizes him as the man who runs the skateboard shop. He is wearing a gun. She hides herself; a skateboard shop would be a perfect cover for selling drugs. She follows him to see why he is there but loses him. She witnesses a drug deal; she is seen and is suddenly running for her life. Two shooters are after her. She is suddenly tackled. The man from the skateboard shop saves her life and leads her away.
Undercover DEA Agent William Joseph Anderson rescues a woman being shot at. What is she doing here any way? Is she involved in the drug operation or trying to horn in on the deal? He saves her life, maybe she can give him some much needed information on his investigation. Whatever the case may be she needs protection right now, two armed men are chasing her.
A journey of desperation as they try to find the troubled teen, his sister, and stay alive at the same time. Joseph is willing to blow his cover to save Sierra and help the kids. 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. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Friday, November 16, 2018

The Tory's Daughter by Angela K. Crouch

My review today is on the Historical Romance, The Tory's Daughter. This book takes place in the 1780's in Mohawk Valley. This story is well written, heart warming, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it. I have always enjoyed books from this time in our history.
Joseph Garnet is a widower with two small children. He is visiting his wife's grave when he and his brother-in-law are called to a neighboring farm that is under attack from the Otetiani's raiders. They ride out to help save the neighbors but the husband is already dead along with their livestock. They do save his wife and children that are trapped in a burning cabin. Some of the men take the family to a nearby fort. Joseph see a young Indian boy try to steal his horse. He manages to stop the boy but is threatened and Andrew shoots the kid. The Indian turns out to be a girl and they take her to his cabin and he locks her up. He soon realizes she was a neighbor. The family had been run off after the husband had joined the British Army. This was a girl that had always intrigued him. What is he to do with her?
Hannah Cunningham is a half breed. When her family was run off their farm; her brothers were forced to join the Patriots Army and Hannah, her mother, and her sisters went to live with cousins in the Indian tribe. Hannah is the only one left and has returned to find her brothers. She is captured by Joseph a man she had once dreamed of. When her cousin can't find her he comes to the homestead in full war paint. Joseph is forced to marry her. He promises to find her brothers.
A long journey to find the boys after being gone for six years. Where do they go to find them? How can Joseph find a way to keep Hannah with him? Will his secret destroy their fragile marriage? How can Hannah compete with his love for his dead wife? God has a plan for this little family; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

A Tamale Christmas by Linda K. Rodante

My review today is on the Christmas Romance, A Tamale Christmas. This book was sent to me to read it. I am not required to review it but this is a great story and I want to share it with you. The story is well written; it will make you laugh and it will make you cry but  it will touch your heart. I know you will love it.
Jessica Saltare is discouraged the last day of school. Everyone seems to be judging her; alone and pregnant isn't a good thing in a Christian college.  A new man was thinking of transferring to the college but her nine month pregnancy isn't giving him a good impression of the school. A week later she gives birth to a beautiful baby girl she named Joy. Four months later she runs into that same man. She is drawn to him but how can she trust a man after she had been betrayed?
Emmanuel Rodriguez, Manny to his friends, transfers to Appalachian Christian College. He feels this is where God has called him. He is attracted to Jessica but she seems hostile to him. He doesn't understand why she doesn't like him no matter what he tries. He never had that trouble before. Manny is having a hard time fitting in to this all white school. He comes up with a fund raiser idea to do a Christmas Pilgrim March and sell Tamales. Many of his class mates get on board including Jessica. Can this be the answer he is looking for?
A great journey of two broken souls searching for God's will in their lives. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Undercover Memories by Lenora Worth

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Undercover Memories. I always enjoy Lenora's work and this one is really awesome. The story is well written, fast paced, and full of faith. I really enjoyed the characters. I know you are going to love this one.
Detective Ryder Palladin and his partner are undercover. They are staking out the  Blue Bull Bar (Triple B to the locals) to catch their guy. When Ryder's partner finds a woman who has been hit over the head with a baseball bat. At first they think she is dead but find a pulse. Later at the hospital they find she has no memory of what had happened or why she is in town. Can Ryder keep her safe when they have no idea who is after her or why?
Private Detective Emma Langston came to Dallas on a case. She was asking questions at a bar when she is asked to leave. She is attacked with a baseball bat in the alley and left for dead. She wakes in the hospital with a serious concussion and no memory. A good looking cop is willing to help her. Can she trust him to keep her alive?
A struggle to survive for two broken soul; they must learn to trust each other, and follow God's sign and clues. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a plan for good and not for evil. Give Him you heart and watch Him work in your life.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Virtuality by H.L Wegley

My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Virtuality. I was sent this book to read, I don't have to review it but I enjoyed it so much I felt I must review it. This book is well written action packed and really quite scary. I know you are going to love it.
Author Vince van Gordon is trying to figure out an end to his latest book. He can never seem to make  happy endings. He's called by his childhood best friend to let him know his brother is dying and needs to talk to him right away. Vince drops everything to fly to Seattle. Jess meets him at the airport. They make it to the hospital before his brother dies. He makes Vince promise not to sell his business, Virtuality, to any one especially his partner. He tells him someone is spying on them and they are in danger. Then he dies. He and Jess goes to the lawyer and then checks in at the lab. Patrick, the partner, refuses to allow them entrance but offers him four million to buy the company.  Why is he willing to pay that kind of money? They are soon on the run by men they have dubbed the three stooges. Vince has always loved Jessica but she loved his brother. Now he must keep her safe without letting her know his heart. Vince sneaks into the lab and what he learns shocks him but now he understands.
Jessica Jamison has loved Vince since she was five. There was a time at thirteen that she had a crush on his brother Paul but that hadn't lasted long. Paul being several years older had squelched that idea. Then Vince left seven years ago and never came back. As a computer programmer Jess has helped Paul with his business a couple of times but doesn't have a high enough security clearance to work for him. She doesn't know why someone was spying on the company or why they suddenly find themselves in danger.  They kidnap her but she gets away and Vince finds her. Now they are on the run.
A terrifying journey of two soul mates torn apart by circumstances. Three killers are after them bent on destruction. If they are killed and the three stooges get the business; life as we know it will be destroyed. 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. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Lost Christmas Memories by Dana Mentink

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Lost Christmas Memories. This is the fourth book in the Gold Country Cowboy Series. I always enjoy Dana's books and I'm thrilled when I get one in the mail. This book is no exception. It is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You are going to love this one.
Tracy Wilson came to the Mother Lode Equestrian Center early to check out a horse that her client wants to purchase. As she entered the barn she witnesses a murder. She manages to escape but she receives a head injury as she flees and loses the memory of the killing. She gets into her jeep but is followed. She pulls over and hides her jeep and heads for an old abandon train station.
Keegan Thorn is on an errand for his mother and his future sisters-in-law wedding, when he sees a faint flashlight moving to the train station. A woman and he could tell from where he sat she was scared. He leaves his bike and goes down to help her. The woman shoots at him. He falls into a hole in the floor. She finally helps him up. He is determined to protect her.
When they report the murder the police can't find a body. With her head injury no one believes her but Keegan. 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 work.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Christmas Hideout by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Christmas Hideout. This is the third book in the McCade Law Series. I'm a big fan of Susan's work. I'm always thrill when I get one of her books. This book is no exception. I'm not sure how she keeps coming up with all these awesome stories. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You are going to love this one.
Nicole Dyer wakes to find a picture of herself with a hunting knife through it on her kitchen butcher block. The message was real clear. Nicole takes her three year old daughter and goes on the run. Her ex-boyfriend/stalker is out to kill her. It doesn't help that her ex is a police officer. She finds a deserted cabin out in the middle of no where and moves in. She is soon discovered by the owner who turns out to be a cop too. Can she trust him?
Deputy Sheriff Matt McCade parks his cruiser out of view at the cabin. He has an intruder. The cabin is one of the cabins at the families dude ranch. His intruder turns out to be a beautiful young widow and her three year old daughter. She explains that her ex is out to kill her and her daughter. Matt calls in to verify her information then takes her to the family big house. Ir's soon obvious that now the family is in danger too.
A struggle to keep Nicole and her daughter safe while a mad man is seeking her. They are forced to trust each other and their God. God 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. You may not have a stalker but there is an enemy out there trying to steal, kill, and destroy. Give Jesus your heart and watch God move in your life.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Amish Christmas Secrets by Debby Giusti

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Amish Christmas Secrets. This is the fourth book in the Amish Protectors Series and the conclusion. I really like the Amish stories and I really enjoy suspense books so Debby's books are always a thrill for me. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Single mother, Rosie Glick works at a nursing home. She is returning home when she is attacked. The man wants some information that her dead boyfriend gave to her. Rosie doesn't know what he is talking about and is tossed over a ravine but the man is run off be an Amish man before he realizes that she landed on a ledge. 
Ezra Stoltz is taking his buggy home when he sees a car parked on the downward slope of the road. A man threw a bike over the edge of the ravine, got in his car , and drove away. Ezra had seen Rosie ride by the hardware store earlier. He came this way to make sure she got home before the storm hit. Now he finds her on a ledge over the ravine. He carries her up to his buggy and heads for her home. Ezra soon realizes that Rosie is in serious trouble.  He must find a place to hide her and her son. Can he keep his secret love and her child safe?
A journey to escape the killers and find the answers they need. 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. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.