The Alchemist's Portal by Kim Acco

My review today is on the Science Fiction Thriller, The Alchemist's Portal. I have never read any of Kim's work before but was asked to read this one. My review is my own words and thoughts. It's well written and thought provoking. I think you will really enjoy it.
Somewhere in Prussia in the seventeenth century a shooting star landed on the earth. They found several small rocks and a large rock in the center of the crater. Everyone who touched the rocks soon died. Afraid of the rocks it was put in a lead coffin and then later turned into a door they believed would take them to other worlds. They consecrated as a gate to heaven and then the door started vibrating and a bright light flashed and when they sent people to investigate they were all gone except for shadows.
In the twenty first century the door was sighted on the moon. The people who found it disappeared leaving only shadows. In Washington DC Magister Wilhelmina Grand has been given her first assignment. She is to become a part of a three man team investigating supernatural or paranormal occurrences. She joins Magister Levin Kraal, Director of World Mission Department, Special Branch and Magister Michael Clemens a android. They are trained how to handle demons and aliens.

Mountain Hostage by Hope White

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Mountain Hostage  This is one of the K-9 Mountain Guardians Series. I have really enjoyed this series even though it doesn't seem to be connected as the continuity series usually are. I do really enjoy Hope's work. This book is well written, action packed and fast paced. Faith is the main ingredient in this story.
Zoe Pratt is visiting her best friend Shannon. She has just broke up with her boyfriend and needed to heal. Shannon is also having trouble with her boyfriend. They go on a hike in the mountains when a man captures Shannon and Zoe is shoved over the mountain edge;  her friend is kidnapped.
IT Security Specialist Jack Monroe and his dog, Romeo are search and rescue volunteers. He receives a message of a woman going over the edge of the mountain. He teams up with two women and another dog. He listens to their chatter and stays off to the side as he's a loner and not good at small talk. They find the victim. She is unresponsive when they first find her but when she wakes she is full of fear and seems to be trying to find a way down. He can't let her injure herself more so he repelled down to her. His presence startled her, terror looks back at him, she falls back, and off the Plateau; he catches her. She tells him about Shannon being taken.
A journey to find her friend but the more they search the more it looks like she's involved in drugs. Zoe can't accept that. Jack feels like he must protect Zoe. God has a plan for these two broken souls. 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.

Dead Heat by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Dead Heat. This is book four in the series, A Truth Seekers Novel. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it. I'm always thrilled when I get one of Susan's books. They are all so different and yet we visit all the past characters from the last few books. I really like that.
FBI Agent Piper Nash is trying to stop a hacker, Jinks. She stole medical records and is blackmailing the people in them or selling the information on the dark web. As they are on a surveillance op, a meeting that seems to be going all wrong. Piper goes up to the man that is messing everything up and ends up kissing him to get him away from her target. Gunshots are fired. He tries to protect Piper. Piper handcuffed him to a bike rack and leaves him. When she goes to question him she finds he  is the man she needs to help solve this case. Will he work with her after what she has done?
Veritas Computer Expert Nick Thorn has found the hacker that had stole medical records from the hospital that had hired him. Just as he is making contact and flirting with Jinks, a beautiful woman blows his meeting with her. He is furious when she leaves him cuffed to the bike rack but he can't forget that kiss. He is open to work the investigation with her and offers her full access to their lab for only one dollar.
A journey of two broken souls tossed together on an important investigation. They find they make a good team. 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. You may not have killers after you or a hit on you from the dark web but God can straighten out your mess and give you the life you always dreamed of. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Hannah's Courage by Molly Jebber

My review today is on the Amish Romance, Hannah's Courage. This is the third book in The Amish Charm Bakery Series. This  story is well written and heart warming. I know you are going to love it.  I'm always thrilled when I get one of Molly's books. Her Amish books touch your heart.
Hannah Lapp is enjoying her life. She loves her job at the bakery, she loves her family, and she loves her best friend, Timothy. She hasn't been able to tell him she loves him but plans on telling him in just a few days. She's so excited. When she goes to dinner at his home his brother tells her that Timothy has a new special friend. She is brokenhearted but tells him she wishes him the best. She then takes a position as a teacher in one of the neighboring communities.
Timothy Barkman has been trying to get Hannah to allow him to court her for years but she refused to consider it. A new girl moves to town and she latches on to him immediately. He's attracted to her but he still loves Hannah. Charlene is always touching him which is against Amish tradition. He tries to get her to stop but she refuses. She doesn't follow the Amish rules, she is rude to all others, and he's not sure what to do. She keeps pushing for him to propose.
A traumatic journey for two heartbroken 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 work in your life.

False Start by Meli Raine

My review today is on the Suspense Thriller, False Start. This is book three and the end of the series False. I reviewed the first two books and I again warn my regular viewers that this is not a Christian book. The book contains sex and profanity. I really liked the story line and I had to find out how it all ended.
This story is written in the first person but it changes back and forth from Lily to Duff. In this book they know who the man is who is trying to kill Lily but must find away to stay one step ahead of him. Mean while Duff (Sean) is still looking for his brother who was kidnapped as a child. Is he a part of the Stateless cell that is taking over the government?
This is a great read if you don't mind the language and the sex.

False Hope by Meli Raine

My review today is on the Suspense Thriller, False Hope. This is the second book in the False Series. I really liked the first book and I have to tell you the whole concept of a woman trapped in her own body in a coma was intriguing to me. This second book is told in the first person of Seamus (Sean) McDuff, the body guard that is taking care of Lily. He knows that she knows who tried to kill her what he doesn't know is why she refuses to tell anyone. Suddenly he realizes who it is and it's even worse than he thought it could be. I really like the story line in this book but I was disappointed in the fact that their was sex in this book. Not only was their a graphic scene but it's all he seemed to think of. Plus this book was filled with profanity. These two things kept me from loving the book.
As a Christian Suspense author I know a really good story line doesn't need sex or profanity. As I said I liked the story but to those Christians who follow me I urge you to be cautious.

A Love to Mend her Broken Heart by Etta Foster

My review today is on A Western Historical Romance, A Love T o Mend Her Broken Heart. I enjoy Etta's books. This story is well written and full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love it.
Daisy Munroe is trying to figure out how to help her family. They have had several bad years on the farm in Oregon. They've sold off all they can and there is just not enough food for the four of them. She answers an ad for a mail order bride. The man sound wonderful, rich, and promises to care for her family. Her family is apposed to the venture but she sets out anyway. As she comes close to Lakefield California her stage coach is robbed and every one is killed but her. She tells the robber that she's a mail order bride and begs for her life. He lets her live. She wanders until she finds a stream; as she soaks her feet a man comes. He owns the land and offers to take her to town to see the sheriff. When she meets her fiance she feels something is off but her throws his arm around her. What an embarrassment.
Henry Thomas is a loner. He was once an outlaw but went to prison and is free now. He was a miner but now he hires men to do that for him. He has a ranch and a farm but is so lonely. He sends out an ad for a bride but no one answers. He asks the post master to help and then receives letters wanting his money so he gives up. He finds a beautiful young woman almost in his back yard. He takes her to town to get help. He learns she is betrothed to his neighbor, his enemy. He worries that she will be hurt as the man is evil. Several things cause a postponement for the wedding. Henry is thrilled each time.
A horrific journey as the man's true colors come forth. A robber, thief, and a killer he goes ballistic. Can Henry keep her safe? Why does she keep running away from him? What is she keeping from him? God has a plan for these two; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him perform miracles in your life.

Safe House Under Fire by Elisabeth Rees

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Safe House Under Fire. I always enjoy Elisabeth's books and this is an excellent example of her work. This story is well written, action packed and full of drama. Faith is interwoven into the book like a fine tapestry. I know you are going to love this one.
Lilly Olsen is a single mother of a temperamental teenage girl. She works as a bank teller. She and her daughter are on their way to school and work when her boss calls and tells her to stay home; she is in danger. Her daughter is trying to tell her someone is following them and is getting closer as she talks on the phone; an FBI Agent interrupts the call and tells her he is on his way just keep going forward, he will help them. What's going on? A few minutes ago they were having a normal argument about her daughters black lipstick now they are in danger.
FBI Agent David McQueen is trying to apprehend a vicious conman. No one has ever seen his face and lived. Lilly Olsen has been working with him and now it's time for the killer to take care of the loose ends. Lilly and her daughter are in serious danger. David has a problem with Lilly's daughter. She reminds him of his daughter at that age. His daughter rebelled and was badly injured and will never be the same. Lilly gets defensive when ever he tries to control her daughter. Neither of them seem to understand the danger they are in.
A terrifying journey as a mad man is determined to take them all out. 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 turn your life around.

Killer Insight by Virginia Vaughan

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Killer Insight. This is the fourth book in the Covert Operatives Series. Virginia's books are always well written, action packed, and full of drama. I'm always excited to get one of her stories in the mail. This is an awesome story and I know you are going to love it.
FBI Agent Lucy Sanderson is a profiler. She is asked to come and do a profile on the Back Roads Killer by her deceased fiance`s Marine buddy. His brother is accused of killing the four women. She comes even though her confidence has been shaken by her relationship with her fiance. She is out jogging when a man stops on the side of the road. He tries to drug her but she shoves the syringe away so he beats her, ties her up, and throws her into the trunk of the car. She manages to escape and lands into the hands of the man who asked her to come.
Bryce Tippett's brother's girlfriend disappeared some time ago. Now the law enforcement officers are sure he's the Back Roads Killer. He knows his brother couldn't have killed anyone. He talks the Sheriff into allowing the FBI to profile the killer hoping that will get their eyes off his brother. He is taking his daughter to the sitter to meet Lucy when he finds her running away from the killer. He picks her up and takes her to the hospital.
A journey of two broken souls trying to stay one step ahead of a killer. As the evidence takes a strange turn can they find the truth and still survive? God has a plan for these two; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch miracles start to happen in your life.

False Memory by Meli Raine

My review today is on the suspense thriller, False Memory. This is False book one. I've never read any of Meli's books before but this is a must read. It is well written and a different concept of how suspense is usually written. I really was captivated by it. I know you are going to love it.
Lily Thornton wakes up in a hospital bed. She has intense pain but seems to be trapped in her own body. After weeks of slowly waking and being unable to communicate she slowly is beginning to respond to what is going on around her. She remembers being shot in the back of her head. She remembers who shot her but he must not know she remembers because he is standing right there in front of her along with the man who had supposedly saved her life and she can't move. Were the working together? They were her bodyguards. Slowly things begin to start to work; her eyes could track, later she began to answer questions with a squeeze of their hands. The doctors didn't believe her mother even when she started making some sounds. She had been in a coma for fourteen months. People just don't come back from that.
This story covers several months as she pretends she knows nothing. The killer standing close by. He's sure she knows it was him. God has a plan for this young woman, a plan for a hope and a future, even though she sees no hope at all. God has a plan for you too. Give God you heart and watch the miracles He will do in your life.

Roar by Linda Rodante

My review today is on the Christian Romantic Suspense, Roar. This is book two in the series Spiritual Warfare. I was thrilled to get this book in the mail. I really enjoy Linda's books  and I've waited a long time for this one. This story is well written and full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love it.
Becca Stapleton belongs to the New Life Church. She is living her dream. She's a dancer and teaches interpretative dance and ballet. Her whole life centers around  worshiping the Lord through dance. She's running on the beach when she sees a man in the water. She jumps in to try to save him. Now the police think she's involved in the murder.
Reece Jernigan is an ex-gang member that has been saved is now thrown into the office of Assistant Pastor by the death of his best friend, Joshua. Reece doesn't feel qualified as he is fighting his own demons from his past but he must complete his friend's vision and save these people in this neighborhood..
Wes Lloyd is out on the beach when Becca pulls a body out of the gulf. He administers CPR. They are thrown together through the investigation. He seems attracted to her and keeps asking her out.
Luis Ramirez is a gang leader. His nephew shot and killed Reece's best friend. Luis knew Reece was determined to save his soul. Now he is being set up by the murder of the man Becca found. His only way out will be a gang war as the Gordones are trying to steal his turf and take him out. He can't let the rival gang take over his territory.
A journey of good verses evil as gang members are out to destroy each other and anyone who gets in there way. God has a plan for this church and the souls they have been praying for. 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 world.

Cold Case Connection by Dana Mentink

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Cold Case Connection. This is book three in the  Roughwater Ranch Cowboys Series. I was thrilled to get this book as I'm a great fan of Dana. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Private Investigator Sergio Ross is now a daddy of two three year old girls. His sister was killed. He is convinced it wasn't an accident. He returns to Driftwood to find the killer. A note was found that linked his sister's death to a fifteen year old murder that took place in a cave just up the road. He is here to get answers but only Helen Pike seems to have any idea what is going on. He must team up with her to find the killer but can he keep them alive long enough to find justice.
Helen Pike was involved in a murder fifteen years ago. She and her teen friends went to a cave one night. They all left in different directions but one of the girls was killed. Years later Fiona Ross left a message to meet her but she couldn't go. Fiona was killed. She found a note four days ago saying Fiona had proof of Trish's death. She took it to the police but they didn't seem interested. Now Fiona's brother shows up wanting her help to find the killer but they are attacked at every turn.
A terrifying journey into the past to find who killed the girls. A killer that doesn't want to be found. Two broken souls trying to bring closure to the two families. 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.