Waltz With Destiny by Catherine Ulrich Brakefield

My review today is on the Christian Historical Romance, Waltz With Destiny. This is the fourth book in the Destiny Series. I have really enjoyed this saga. We have now reached World War II. This story is well written, greatly researched, and full of action. Faith is interwoven throughout the story as a fine tapestry. I know you are going to appreciate Catherine's hard work.
Esther Meir, her mother, and her brother works for their cousin and lives with him. Some would say he overworks them and is unfair but the Meir's are happy to have a place and a job during the depression. Esther and her brother William are almost out of school and now have a chance at a good job. They'll be able to get their own place. Esther goes to a Christmas Dance. She doesn't dance because she has two left feet; her mother tells her the right man will be able to lead her. At the dance she meets Eric, a playboy and a flirt but he dances her across the floor. Esther watches as he flirts with others and give them kisses. She never wants to see him again. Yet the man keeps coming in and out of her life.
Eric Erhard is studying to become an engineer. When he sees Esther, Eric is blown away. He's not ready to settle down and he knows she is the ever after kind of girl. He follows her to a vacation her brother has won. He rescues her when she is abducted. Even when he is drafted he can't commit to her but he can't forget her either.
A journey of life through the depression and through World War II. The action scenes of the war will break your heart especially because they are so real. Will he make it out alive or with all his body part? Can he expect Esther to be true to him while he is gone? Her letters and the scriptures are all that keeps him going. 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.

Dangerous Relations by Carol J. Post

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Dangerous Relations. This is a Baby Protector's novel. Carol always writes a great suspense and this is an excellent example of her work. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Shelby Adair is estranged from her sister She calls her and make arrangements to have dinner with her sister to get to know her niece. When she arrives she finds police everywhere and her sister murdered. The nanny is holding little Chloe. She tries to take the baby but she's afraid of her aunt. Her uncle arrives and Chloe goes right to him. He insists he's the one who should get custody. Shelby thinks the baby's father is the one who killed her sister and insists on taking the baby with her. Then his parents threaten to take her a way from Shelby. The baby is almost kidnapped. Who can she trust?
Navy Officer Ryan McConnell came over to spend time with little Chloe. He is ashamed of his brother's lack of responsibility where Chloe is concerned. He should have married Mia a long time ago. Shelby is going to have a fight on her hands if she thinks she'll take Chloe away from him. When Chloe is almost kidnapped Ryan steps up to protect Shelby and Chloe.
A journey of struggles for these two broken souls. Both come from dysfunctional families.  Can their
"little faith" grow and take them through the terror that is chasing them down. God has a plan for this little family; a plan for a future and a hope. 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.

Gone by Stacy Claflin

My review today is on the Suspense, Gone. This is book one in the Gone Series. This book is well written, full of action, and horrifying because it is so possible. I know you will be intrigued.
Chester Woodran has lost his wife and daughter. His grasp on reality has left him. He finds a picture of a girl that looks just like his missing daughter. He contacts her on Facebook and pretends to be a fifteen year old boy. He tells her everything she could ever want to hear and learns all about her. After some time of stalking her; he asks her to meet him after his ball game to go out to a movie. Chester is waiting for her to take his daughters place.
Macy Mercer is living in a dysfunctional home. Her father has decided to be strict with her. He feels that is the best thing to do so he refuses to allow her to date until she's sixteen. Macy is unable to fit in; she just wants to be like the other fifteen year old girls. She sneaks out one night to meet Jared. She's so excited about her first date. After standing in the cold for a long time, it begins to get dark. Jared sends her a text saying the game is running late; his father will pick her up. One really bad decision and Macy is abducted by a mad man. He hits her in the head with a flashlight. She wakes up in the back of a truck under a topper. No way out. She is placed into a dungeon under the barn. She is starved, abused, and her family threatened unless she becomes Heather his missing daughter. She has no way out she begins to lose her identity.
A horrifying journey for a young girl. While her family struggles to find Macy. Her disappearance has brought them closer to each other. How will they ever find her?

Identity Theft by Alana Terry

My review today is on the Christian Romantic Suspense, Identity Theft. I was asked to read this book but the review is my own. This story is well written yet full of twists and turns. Faith is woven throughout the book as a fine tapestry. I know you are going to love it.
Lacy is having a good bye dinner with her boyfriend Kurtis. She feels she must break up with him. The relationship is getting to involved. Lacy is in Witness Protection, she can't get close to anyone. After all Kurtis doesn't even know who she really is. Four years ago she witnessed a murder with her true love. They ended up in an accident and he was killed; now she is in hiding. She tells him she must break up with him. He tells her he bought a ring and wants to marry her. After he leaves she walks to the ice cream shop where she sees a man that looks like Raphael, her lost love. Kurtis and his daughter come to  the shop, confused she says she'll marry him, and he drives her home. Raphael is waiting for her when she gets home. Now she is really confused.
Widower Kurtis is a State Trooper. He has figured out that Jo isn't who she says she is. He contacted her foster parents to ask for her hand in marriage. He knows she must be in Witness Protection. He knows she still has feelings for the man she lost. He urges her not to rush in to marriage with him until her heart is whole. Suddenly she tells him she is leaving. She calls to ask him to help her with her car when it breaks down on her trip out of there. When he gets there she's gone and her car has been tampered with. Where is she? Can he save her?
A confusing journey as the two men she cares about both are wanting her to marry them; while her handler is trying to move her again. God has a plan for her; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart, make Him Lord, and watch Him move in your life.

The Secret Bride by J.W. Downey

My review today is on the Christian Romance Suspense, The Secret Bride. This is The First Children Book One. I was asked to read it but my review is my own. The story is well written, full of suspense and faith. I know you will love it.
Hannah has become an intern in the conservative party. She is basically treated like a serf in a royal family. They are all told to stay away from the future Vice President's son and the future President's daughter. Hannah is drawn to the son but tries to fight that attraction but he didn't seem to get that memo. Then there is the problem of the feeling of being watched. She is here for one thing only to help get laws on the books for abusive violence to women. Her sister had almost died and the man got off. A man of middle east descent tells her she must say yes to the President's son or her sister will be hurt. Later a text to tell her she must marry him or her sister will die. What could they be after?
Nathaniel Vin McChester III is the Vice President Candidate's son. He's suppose to be engaged to an heiress, a woman he can hardly stand. He is a scientist and has made a major breakthrough and need's his father's financing for his project to get it up and running. It could save the world. So here he is traveling the United States for votes from young women. All he wants is Hannah, he saw her on the college campus and told the campaign that they needed to hire her if they wanted him. Now he needs to figure out how to be with her in secret.
A difficult journey of overcoming men that are trying to destroy the campaign. Can he trust Hannah when he sees guilt in her eyes. What is she doing? Can she trust Nathaniel? He is a man after all. Could he save her sister? 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 life and watch Him rescue you from you mess.

Mail-Order Misfire by Davalynn Spencer

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, Mail-order Misfire. This is book two in the series, Thanksgiving Books and Blessings Collection. I was really excited to get this book. I really enjoy how Davalynn writes westerns. This story is well written, humorous, and heartwarming. I know you are going to love it.
Preacher/sheriff Bern Stidham is a widower with a small daughter. His daughter decides he needs a wife and she needs a mother. She writes to her father's mentor asking him to send him a wife. She makes it look like Bern sent the letter. Bern is shocked when his mail-order bride writes to him to tell him when she will arrive.
Newly widow Etta Colier is about to lose her home and everything she owns. The banker's desire to have her scares her more than losing everything. His advances are becoming more bold. Her pastor suggests she  takes the offer and leave town to marry his friend. She sends a telegraph telling him when she will arrive. They agree not to marry but that she would work for him as a housekeeper for a time.
A bumpy journey of second chances for two heartbroken souls. Can they learn to love again? God has a plan for this little family; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil.

Trail of Danger by Valerie Hansen

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Trail of Danger. This is the sixth book in the continuity series True Blue K-9 Unit. This is an awesome book; it is well written action packer, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it. Valerie does and incredible job on this story.
Abigail Jones went to the Coney Island boardwalk after she received a call from one of her street kids begging her to meet her there. When she arrives she is called into an empty amusement park by the girl's voice. She is the chased, captured, and injured by two men. She has witnessed something she shouldn't have seen. She breaks loose from her captives as they argue with each other.The incident is so traumatic to Abby that she hides in the carousel but bumps the controls. A deep since of panic floods her as she goes into a fetal position in a corner. When she is found she has lost her memory. She is rescued by a K-9 police officer.
K-9 Officer Reed Branson and his partner Jesse are patrolling the boardwalk searching for their missing K-9 Snapper when Jesse alerts to a problem. She runs to the aid of a young woman. He finds her in the center of the carousel in serious condition. She is conscious but unresponsive. It is soon evident that this woman is in trouble. Can Reed keep her safe until her memory returns? Who is this woman and what did she witness?
A journey to unravel the mystery of who this woman is and what the men who are after her are trying to hide? 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.

As Long As You Both Shall Live by Linda K. Rodante

My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, As Long As You Both Shall Live. I really enjoy Linda's books and this one is a great read. This story is well written, full of twists and turns. Faith is an important ingredient in this story. You will love her characters. I know this is a book you will love.
Social worker Sharee Jones is struggling. Her boyfriend has gone on a mission trip. Since he's been gone she has been receiving strange phone calls. She is struggling in her faith so she's not ready for John's proposal the minute he gets home. Now her life is being threatened. She loves him but is that enough?
Missionary Pilot John Jergenson comes home from a mission trip ready to marry Sharee and move to Indonesia in six months. He is shocked when Sharee tells him she needs time. Rejection is tearing him apart when suddenly his life is threatened and then Sharee's. What is going on? Who could want to harm them?
A difficult journey of faith for both these broken souls. 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 heal your broken heart and give you the desire of your heart. God is so good.

Fatal Memories by Tanya Stowe

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Fatal Memories. This is only Tanya's second book for LIS but she is a great writer and I'm sure we will  get to read a lot of her work. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love this one.
Border Patrol Agent Jocelyn Walker wakes up to find herself in the dark. A voice telling her to crawl, to move. She's in a tunnel. She can't lift her head so she slides as much as she can as the pain is more than she can bear. As she sees light at the end of the tunnel the place explodes. She has no memory of how she came to be in the tunnel or how a cache of drugs came to be with here. Neither did she know who these gang members were that are out to kill her. Who can she trust and who is setting her up?
DEA Agent Dylan Murphy is trying to find out who made the tunnel, who was trying to kill Joss, and was she and her brother guilty of drug smuggling. He tries to keep Joss close to him; he's not sure if she's innocent or guilty but he will be with her when the truth comes out. Will that be too late to save her and his heart?
A struggle to find the truth when everything points to the Border Agent. Who is after them? How is her brother involved? God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope, a future and an expected end. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your crisis.

Finding Love Under the Western Sun by Etta Foster

My review today is on A Western Historical Romance, Finding Love Under the Western Sun. This is an awesome book. I enjoy Etta's work and I know you will too. It's well written, and heartwarming. You'll love her characters.
Emma lives on a little farm in Kansas. She works hard day in and day out. She sees no hope for a future. She visits her friend and her new baby. Her friend suggests she answer an ad for a mail order bride. Not convinced she does answer one and they exchange letters. The man has a young daughter. Emma always wanted to be a mother so she agree to marry him. When she arrives they are married at once but it isn't a real marriage. She doesn't tell him her secret or much about herself.
Logan Nelson doesn't really want a wife but he does agree that his three year old daughter needs a mother. His foreman talks him into a mail order bride. An orphan he doesn't really know how to show love or even express his feelings. His bride is a beautiful woman but they don't share a room. He soon sees that she is a wonderful mother and she has changed his life. Can he convince her to make their marriage real?
An awesome journey to loneliness; find trust, and faith. 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. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

A Hidden Light Within by Cloe Carley

My review today is on the Historical Christian Romance, A Hidden Light Within. Cloe writes a great Historical. I really enjoy her work. This story is well written and full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love her characters.
Yvonne (Vonnie) Bonner lives in France. Her father has just died and she is restless. Her half brother, Rex writes her a letter asking her to come to Colorado. He has a job for her to do. She's intrigued so she sets off for America. Rex wants her to become a maid for her neighbor and spy on him. She's to find out where his money came from. Vonnie finds it hard to believe all the gossip about her boss. She is strangely drawn to the man. She finally decides to seduce him after all he just got rid of his mistress. Now would be a good time. She didn't understand his faith in God. She didn't believe in He even    existed.
Rancher Logan James is a mysterious man. The town is full of gossip about him and his late wife. Most people believe he killed her. Logan is truly attracted to his new maid. He is trying really hard to live a godly life and can't let himself fall into temptation. Can he lead her to the Lord and save her soul? Who is sneaking around his house in the middle of the night and what are they looking for?
A journey of suspense,who is the true bad guy? Can they protect each other and find out what is really going on?God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good time and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch him work in your life.

Recovered Secrets by Jessica R. Patch

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Recovered Secrets. I really enjoy Jessica's work. This is an excellent example of her books. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. This a great read and I know you are going to love it. I love the line where Grace tells Hollis,"I'm a ninja!"
Grace Thackery was found by the river two years ago. She was beaten and left for dead. She had been in a coma for six months. when she finally woke up she remembered nothing of her past. She was rescued by the director of the search and rescue unit. He has been a great friend. She would like more but that wasn't possible when she didn't know if she was free to love. A man comes to her apartment and knows who she is but before he can tell her much he is shot. Now her memories start to slowly come back but these memories don't look good. Is she on the wrong side of the law? Who is out to kill her and why?
Search and Rescue Director Hollis Montgomery found the beautiful woman lying on the edge of the river. he thought she was dead. He brought her in and would come see her while she was in the coma. He is drawn to here. He knows there can't be a future for them but he must be a part of her life. As she starts to remember he wonders what kind of a life she could have led. Can he keep her safe while an assassin comes after her?
A journey of discovery as she slowly begins to remember her former life while running from specially trained killers. 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.

Hold Me by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Hold Me. This is book five in A Chapel Cove Series. I really enjoy Alexa's books and was thrilled to get this one. I haven't read any of the other books in this series but I hope I will get the chance to. This story is well written, heart warming, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Aileen McKensie is divorced with a young son, a dog, and a pet turtle. She has returned to Chapel Cove to be close to family. She started her own pastry shop. She is on her way home when a flash flood stops her car in the middle of the rushing water. She's torn on what she should do. She has her son and his pets to consider. She is rescued by the man she has loved since she was a child. She had broken his heart when she married another. How can she tell him he is the only man she ever loved? Would he believe her if she told him her secret?
Roman Vela gets a call that Aileen is in trouble. He runs to her rescue. He takes her, her son, and his pets to his home. Her home and business are involved in the flood. Can he keep them safe without losing his heart again. He soon realizes he still loves her but can he trust her not to hurt him again?
An awesome journey of forgiveness, trust and love. God has a plan for this little family; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan and not for evil. Trust Him to be your Lord and Savior and watch Him work in the storms you are going through. God is so good.