Dangerous Christmas Memories by Sarah Hamaker

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Dangerous Christmas Memories. Sarah is a new author for LIS but I must say I look forward to her next book. This one was excellent. The book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you're going to love it.
Priscilla Anderson is working as a hair stylist. She is in witness protection and someone is following her. She had been seven years in protection. She had lost some of her memories from back at that time due to amnesia. Could he be a man from that time? She called her handler. Just after talking to him the man following her came in for an appointment. Now what!
Lucas Benedict Langsdale III wasn't sure what kind of game Priscilla was playing. She didn't appear to remember him but he did see a flicker of recognition when he spoke. They had been married seven years ago and she had skipped out on him just hours after the wedding. No note or explanation! He has been searching for her ever since. As she cuts his hair the front window shatters and an object whizs by him. A hail of bullets shatter more glass as customers scream. He runs after her to protect her. What is going on?
A terrifying journey as killers follow them. Witness protection takes Lucas with Priscilla as they are married. Can they trust each other? 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 trust and watch Him move in your life.

Freedom in the Mountain Wind by Misty M. Beller

My review today is on the Christian Western Novel, Freedom in the Mountain Wind. This is the first book in the Call of the Rockies Series. This book was awesome, I couldn't put it down. I'm recuperating from pneumonia so I could really relate to Thad Wilkins. The problem with not being able to put the book down is that it's over too fast and now I have to wait forever for Misty's next book. This book is well written, action packed, and will break your heart at times. You will love it.
Susanna Wilkins and her father are following the Lewis and Clark trail. Her father has lung cancer and his only wish is to see the mountains. Their guide, the third one leaves them stranded but they are rescued by an Indian named Beaver Tail. He helps them part way up the five waterfalls and goes for his friend to help them. They never could have made it without his help and his friends but Susanna seems to be falling for the man.
Beaver Tail is a half breed. His father was English and left him, his mother, and his three sisters years ago. He has had a bad experience with women and wants nothing to do with this beauty but is drawn to her like a magnet. He comes to really respect Thad Wilkins. He wished he could have known a father like him. His friends are looking for one of their brothers but they come with Beaver to help this couple. They are after all protectors and these people really need a protector. It's obvious that Mr. Wilkins is very ill.
A journey of horrifying adventures in the wilderness. God has a plan for this little group, 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 guide your steps.

Holiday Mountain Conspiracy by Liz Shoaf

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Holiday Mountain Conspiracy. Liz is a fairly new author with LIS but she has become one of my favorites. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
CIA Covert Operative NED was betrayed after his last assignment. Now he is holed up in a remote mountain cabin. Someone is hunting him and he has set up a trap. A beautiful journalist shows up wounded. She is the sister of the one he believes betrayed him. Can he keep her safe until he finds her brother and the killers?
White House Correspondent Mary Grace Ramsey and her dog, Tinker Bell came to Jackson Hole Wyoming to find the mysterious mountain man. Her brother, a CIA agent, has sent her here to find the only man that can help him. Before she can reach the cabin she is shot and left for dead. She's rescued by the one man she is seeking.
A terrifying journey as killers try to destroy them. 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.

The Cowboy's Quest for Love by Clarice Mayfield

My review today is on the Western Historical Romance, The Cowboy's Quest for Love. This was sent to me to read; the review is my own. I enjoyed this book very much; I found it humorous, well written, and heartwarming. I know you are all going to love it.
Aurelia Nelson is the oldest in her family. She works harder than any other but is never able to make her father happy. He announces that the family contest prize will be his beautiful daughter. Aurelia is disgusted. She has no desire to marry anyone especially one that wins a contest. Fifty men enter the contest but she is worried about one. He has tried to court her before but she can't stand the man. There is one man who catches her eye though. She must root for him.
Flynn Morris is an orphaned cowboy. He wants a wife but no one has answered his ads. When he sees the beautiful prize he is determined to win this contest. Even after he wins the contest things seem to be going out of control. Who is trying to destroy the tender young love the two have developed?
The journey is not easy as someone is trying to sabotage his efforts. 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 circumstances.

Soldier's Christmas Secrets by Laura Scott

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Soldier's Christmas Secrets. This is the first book in the Justice Seekers Series. Laura's books are always awesome so I know you are going to love this one. The story is well written, action packed, and full of faith.
Private Detective Hawk Jacobsen was injured when his plane crashed in the mountains. His crew was dead and if not for a couple helping him he would have died also. Hawk's face was badly damaged he had amnesia, all he could remember is that some how his plane was sabotaged. Years later Hawk has moved in next door to his wife and the daughter he never knew existed. He knows he has a target on his back so he can't reveal who he is without risking their lives. Late one night he sees two men break into his wife's home. He runs over to rescue them and takes them on the run.
Jillian Wade believes her husband died in Afghanistan a few years ago. She had been carrying her daughter and was unable to share with James that he had a daughter. She and her daughter are in bed asleep when she is awaken by her neighbor; Hawk who has just put down two invaders. Hawk tells her to come with him. She doesn't know the man well but he has been very kind to her. What choice does she have but to do as he says?
A harrowing journey to stay ahead of the men that want Hawk and his family dead. 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. Give Him your heart and watch him move in your life.

Sworn to Protect by Shirlee McCoy

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Sworn to Protect. This is the eighth book in the continuity series True Blue K-9 Unit. This is the conclusion of the series although there is another book in December. This book is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Katie Jameson is about to have a child. Her husband was killed several months ago. She found out that he was murdered because a mad man who decided he wanted Katie. She was meant to be his. He is doing everything in his power to get to her. After the birth of her child the mad man comes after her baby. Will this nightmare ever end?
K-9 Officer Tony Knight is determined to protect Katie and the baby from this mad man. Jordan had been his best friend, he owed it to his friend to protect his wife and child. He had always been attracted to Katie but he has fought the attraction all through their marriage and now through her widowhood. He must keep her safe and not betray his best friend. He must take down Jordan's killer.
A journey to survive the evil mind of a stalker that refuses to stop until he possesses Katie and her child. 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 fore evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Mail Order Bride for his Montana Heart by Etta Foster

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, Mail Order Bride for his Montana Heart. I really enjoy Etta's books, I am one of her fans. This one is an excellent example of  her work. I was thrilled when I got it in the mail. This book is well written, full of heart warming situations, and some intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Anna Stephens was brought up on a poor farm in Kansas. Her sister is married to the sheriff's best friend in Ragford. She has been writing to the sheriff for several months. He finally proposed and she is on her way. The stagecoach is robbed when she is almost there. The sheriff rescues her, takes her to her sister, then takes off after the thieves. Anna was  injured so they agree to wait a bit to marry.
Kent Wilcox was raised in the East to wealthy parents but he is determined to be a sheriff in a small town. He loves his job and his town. He is shocked when the stagecoach his future bride is on is robbed. Kent comes up with a plan to capture these thieves. Then returns to her.
They are soon married and things are going well for a short time. They start having major issues. Can they get past their differences to make this marriage work? 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.

Blessing on the Run by Alana Terry

My review today is on the Christian Suspense, Blessing on the Run. I was sent this book to read, this review is my own work. I found the book interesting, well written, and so sad. It's terrible what people do to each other; especially those they think of as less important than themselves. This story is about human trafficking and how a man can twist little girls around his fingers.
Blessing was in foster care when she met Jarrod. She was only ten. She was soon trafficked out and later showed the younger girls how to please their clients. After losing a couple of babies and Jarrod going to prison she had ended up with a son that Jarrod wasn't aware of. Now she is clean and has a good job at a bank. She has a live in boyfriend, another baby on the way, and it is Christmas. Jarrod is out of prison and contacts her. He wants her to give him information about the bank she works at so he can rob it. He threatens her adopted parents if she refuses. She has stalled him until after Christmas. At the Christmas Eve dinner Her boyfriend announces that she is pregnant and asks her to marry him. On the way home she is fighting with her boyfriend when Jarrod calls and she goes off on him and refuses to help. He tells her she'll be sorry and hangs up. Now what is she going to do? Can she go to the police? Jarrod holds a past secret over her head, can she tell anyone? Would she go back to prison?
A terrifying journey against a mad man. How can this little family survive this monster? 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. Give Him your heart and watch Him rescue you from your monsters.

The Persian Gamble by Joel C. Rosenberg

My review today is on the Christian International Thriller, The Persian Gamble. I know Joel is a best selling author and probably doesn't need my review but I love his work so I just have to share. I was thrilled when I was given this book as I usually can't afford to buy his work. I really liked in his acknowledgement when he talked of when he wrote his first book. He just wanted his parents to be able to find it. As an unpublished author I really appreciated that. We forget that great authors start out just like the rest of us. This is an awesome story right out of the newspapers of today. Needless to say it is well written, action paced,  and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Ex-Secret Service Agent Marcus Ryker went into Russia to rescue and bring out a Russian mole, Oleg Kraskin. He has with him Jenny Morris from the CIA. Oleg is the son-in-law to the President of Russia. Oleg is concerned when his father-in-law is about to declare war on the United States and NATO. He contacts Marcus to give the Americans the information. Marcus comes to get him out of Russia but Oleg assassinates the President and his second in command. Marcus had told him how to do it and gave him the weapon. Jenny is wounded in the skirmish that takes place as they are trying to leave. They are flying over Russia trying to get to neutral territory. They bail out of the plane as Russian MiGs surround them and land somewhere deep in Northwest Russia. Now not only are the Russians after them but also his own people. America denies any link to the assassination. When Ryker calls for help they give the location of the phone to the Russians  Jenny and Ryker watch as the snow plows where he hid his phone blows up. Ryker learns of the deal the Russian President has made with the North Koreans for warheads and that five are to go to Iran. He convinces the US to trust them and sets out to save the world.
This is a terrifying journey to find the madmen and capture the nuclear warheads before they can be used on the United States or Israel. They are taken into the middle east with Navy SEALS and Marcus' two best buddies. God has a plan and Marcus learns he must rely on the Lord if he wants to survive.
God has a plan for you too; a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your world.

Glory's Groom by Kathleen Ball

My review today is on the Historical Christian Romance, Glory's Groom. This is the third and last story in the Mail Order Brides of Spring Water Box Set. I have really enjoyed this series. The subject of abuse is hard to write about but it's an important subject. People especially women need to know there is life after abuse. You do not have to live in fear. I know I am a survivor myself and Jesus is the answer. This book is well written, heart breaking at times, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Glory Wigg is an orphan, she was raised in an orphanage. She was taught to teach but when the only mother she knew sent her out to build a school she wasn't sure how to deal with it. She was to answer a mail order bride ad and then build the school where ever she ended up Miss Wigg would supply the school. She wrote to the shortest ad and was soon on the road. When she arrives she is a mess; her clothes are dirty and torn, her hair is a rat's nest, and her bag is stolen. She doesn't know how to cook much as she was always reading books and she can't sew. Will he even want her? How can she tell him.
Corporal Kent Sandler was married once before but it was awful. He can't believe he sent for a mail order bride just to get a house. When she arrives she's a mess but he takes her home to his boss' wife. She cleans her up and gets her ready for the wedding. How could a city girl from New York City fit in? While he is trying to figure things out his mother-in-law speeds up to him and drops off a little two year old boy. His son he never knew about. Glory takes him and loves the little boy even though it is obvious something is wrong with the little guy. He couldn't talk, walk or crawl.
A journey of healing and restoration for this little family. 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.

Shattered Trust by Kathleen Ball

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, Shattered Trust. This is the second book in the Mail Order Brides of Spring Water Box Set. I really enjoyed this story although what this young woman went through was tragic. The story is well written, horrifying, and yet touching your soul. I know you are going to love it.
Parker Eastman and his wife are so happy together (book one) that his wife wants to bring more women and children to the ranch. He offers the first man to marry a new house. Several of his men take the bet but only one man sends an ad to get a mail order bride.
Sergeant Austin Maxwell, Max to his friends comes to meet his new bride only to find a woman with a baby in tow. She told him she was a widow of four years but said nothing of the tiny babe. Max is not sure what to think but he takes her back to the ranch where the town is there for his wedding. Max goes through with the wedding even though she doesn't tell him anything about what is going on. The woman obviously has some issues as she draws away from every man's touch. Can they get past her issues and become a family?
Veronica Nolan has been badly abused her whole life. When she finds herself an unwed mother with men trying to sneak into her place at night she answers an ad for a mail order bride. She's not sure how she will ever lay with a man but it can't be any worse than it has been at her place. When she meets Max she's not sure what to make of him. He is so good to her. She didn't know there were men like that. He is a gentle, kind men. But she can't stand to be touched. Will he get rid of her? How can they ever be a family? Can she keep her secrets?
A journey, of abuse, trust, and forgiveness. 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, give Him your heart and watch him turn your life around.

Deadly Christmas Pretense by Dana Mentink

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Deadly Christmas Pretense. This is book two in the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys Series. Dana is one of my favorite authors so I'm always thrilled when I receive one of her books in the mail. This is an awesome book and I know you are going to love it. The story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You are going to love these characters.
Maggie Lofton received a terrified phone call from her twin sister. Her sister took something from her boss' house for a good reason. She hid it but now someone was after her. Maggie picks up her twin's car and is then run off the road.She is rescued by her sister's ex-boyfriend. Maggie takes her sister's place as someone is out to find what her sister stole and kill her.
Liam Pike is a cowboy from the Roughwater Ranch. He cared a great deal about Tammy but the relationship just didn't work. When he sees her car fly by he goes to the rescue for a train is coming. He's not sure what is going on with Tammy; she isn't herself. He is drawn to the new girl. You can't date your ex-girl friend's sister can you? Isn't it against the rules? He doesn't really want a woman anyway. Can he save these two women?
A terrifying journey with abuse, robbers, and killers. They must learn to trust each other and lean on God. God has a plan for them; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you and me; a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life. His plan is far greater than yours could ever be.

A Western Love for an Unexpected Bride by Etta Foster

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, A Western Love for an Unexpected Bride. I really enjoyed this book. It is well written, full of twists and turns, and heart warming. I really liked the characters.
Emmanuel Martinez lives in San Miguel. He is to be married tomorrow. He goes to see his bride only to learn she had eloped with another man. Heart broken he leaves the only home he can remember to find some kind of peace. Emmanuel had been found out in the desert wandering around, almost dead ten years ago. Xavier Martinez found him and brought him home to his sister. Together they had raised him. For the next three years ago Manny goes from one adventure to another. Then as he is working on a train the train is robbed and he helps a young Irish woman that has fallen off the train.
Mary MacDougall is a maid to Beatrice Pennington. She came to America when she was but ten and has worked for the Pennington's ever since. Beatrice loves to write love letters but when one man refuses to take no for an answer she commands Mary to take her place and marry the man. She would continue to pay Mary her wages. Badly frightened she takes off for Utah. In Wyoming the train is robbed. She is thrown off the train. A man from the train stay and watches over her unconscious body. He agrees to help her after the train has left. He would take her to Utah.
A trying journey through snowstorms, illness, and many misunderstandings. 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.