Where Two Hearts Meet by Carrie Turansky

My review today is on the novella, Where Two Hearts Meet. Today I'm reviewing the first story, Tea For Two. I enjoy Carrie's work and this is a good example of why. The story is well written an heartwarming. Faith is interwoven throughout like a tapestry. I'm sure you will enjoy the story.

Allison Bennent owns the Sweet  Something Teashop. The business is really struggling until an anonymous check comes in. She thinks it might have come from the guy next door that she is sort of dating. She is shocked to see her own true love has returned to town. Can she learn to live again with him so close?

Tyler Lawerence left Princeton six years ago, now he has returned to make things right with the only woman he has ever loved. 'Can he make it up to her for abandoning her? Will she forgive him? Can he win her back or is it to late?' He asks himself as he witnesses a kiss on her doorstep.

A great story of forgiveness and trust. God has a plan for these two and He will work it out if they will but trust Him. This is often the case in our own lives; if we can just trust Him to work it out for us, the end will be far greater than we have ever dreamed. " The Scripture says "Have Faith in God!" That is all we really need.

Navy Seal Security by Liz Johnson

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Navy Seal Security. This book is the fourth book in the Men of Valor. I don't know if you have read any of them but this series has been awesome. I really enjoy Liz's books and this is an excellent example of her work. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I must confess I have a weak spot for military men especially special ops, (my son was Special Forces) so this book and the series is great as far as I'm concerned. The characters are complex but will steal your heart. I'm glad she brought back Luke.

Navy Seal Luke Dunham was seriously wounded. He is back in the States to recuperate.The doctors have told he might never return to his Seal team. Being a Seal is his whole life so he takes the advice of a fellow team member and goes to see a special physical therapist. She refuses to help him but after he saves her from an attack on her life, she agrees to help him while he protects her.

Mandy Berg is one of the best therapists around but she had fallen for one of her patients and it had almost destroyed her. She vowed that would never happen again so when the gorgeous Navy Seal came for help she refused him. She soon found out that someone was out to kill her and she turns to Luke for protection. Was the killer the ex-boyfriend, his wife, or an unhappy patient.

A journey of two people carrying a boatload of baggage. They must learn to trust each other and God.
God has a plan and when we can learn to trust Him he will deliver us out of our messes and create a future you never even dreamed of. God is so good. Don't let the devil eat you for lunch; as the scripture says, "have faith in God." He will turn your life around. God bless you all.

Mistaken Assassin by Cynthia Hickey

My review today is on the book Mistaken Assassin. This is Book One in the Overcoming Evil Series. This is an excellent example of Cythia's work; I do so appreciate the way she writes adventures and intrigues. This book is well written, action packed, and full of adventure. I know you will enjoy it. Especially her characters. I once had a severe seizure (allergy attack) when I came to I didn't know who I was or where I was for several hours. It was forty years ago but I still remember the trauma well. Now imagine loosing your memory for ten years then waking up with bits and pieces but knowing the life you are now leading is all a lie. This is what happens to Marilu.

Marilu Hutchin  wakes up in the middle of the night next to the man that had been her husband this last ten years only now she knows part of the truth. This man isn't her husband and her abusive marriage is a lie. Her husband had been killed in front of her eyes, she had been shot, and had wandered off. Who was this man? Would the other pieces of her memory return? She tries to keep it to herself but John Hoover knew she is remembering. In a violent struggle she brakes free and runs.

FBI Agent Brad Morrison is helping out a friend when Marilu comes charging into his life. She tells him she was the assassin that was hired to kill his twin brother but she was unable to kill him when she heard him practicing his sermon. She had accepted Christ as her Savior and had ran. That is what had caused the death of her husband. Brad is trying to find out who had killed his brother so he helps Mari escape from her husband and his attacks. How does he keep finding them?

Mari needs answers to all her questions about the holes that fill her memories, Brad needed answers about his twin brother's death, and John needed Mari dead. A journey of struggles for these people. Mari and Brad must learn to trust each other and to trust that God has a plan. Only He was going to get them out of this mess. God always has a plan for us; we might not face guns, assassins, and terrorists but we live in a war. God is our only hope out there. His plan is far greater than anything we ever imagined.

Choosing to Stay by Angelica Rose

My review today is on the Historical Romance, Choosing to Stay. This book is one of the Mail Order Bride Romance Series. I really enjoy mail order bride books so of course this is a no-brainer for me; I also really enjoy Angelica's work. This story is well written, humorous, and heartwarming. I know you will really enjoy it.

Susanna Crawly was born to a Quaker couple. Her father is a doctor and felt called to minister to the world. Her mother worked side by side with her husband and Susanna helped in any way she could but she didn't feel called to work beside them. In fact she didn't feel as if she belonged in this small town at all. She answers an ad in the paper and moves to Texas to become a mail order bride. She needed adventure.

Will Sotherly needed a wife. He had watched his Forman who married a mail order bride, they were very happy, he felt this might be the way to go. Unfortunately he failed to mention the fact that he had five young children that needed a mother to care for them. He marries her in town before he takes her home. Upon arriving the children all come running. then he mentions there will be no honeymoon because he has to leave on a cattle drive. He should only be gone a couple of weeks.

Thus starts the journey of two individuals that must learn to trust each other if they are to survive. Are there any more secrets that stand between them? They soon learn that God has brought them together and it's going to take all their trust and faith to get them through these trials.

God always has a plan for us. If we will just get out of His way and trust Him, He will do awesome things in your life. God bless you all.

Compromised Identity by Jodie Bailey

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Compromised Identity. I do enjoy Jodie's work and was thrilled when I received a copy of it. This an excellent example of her intrigues. This story is well written, fast paced, and action packed. I love the way she weaves her faith throughout the book like a tapestry.

Staff Sargent Jessica Dylan is a medic now assigned to First Brigade. She was discouraged that her unit had deployed without her. Her commander wants her to heal from the horrors of war. Jessica is attacked by a fellow female soldier. A man steppes in and rescues her. The next morning the same man showed up to rescue her a second. time. Who is this guy? Why does he know so much about her? How can she trust this stranger?

Staff Sargent Sean Turner is investigating Jessica. He was wounded and is recuperating during a surveillance mission. He believes a ring of cyberterrorist have been attacking military bases. As he investigates it's obvious that these terrorist are out to kill Jessica. Can he keep her safe? He failed the last woman he tried to protect will he fail again?

This is a journey of two broken individuals; each suffering from the effects of fighting a war. Sean had been tortured, suffering physically and emotionally; Jessica as a medic had seen many things that she was unable to forget in Afghanistan. Both of them are trying to prove they still have what it takes to be strong and courageous. God has a plan for these two, a plan to heal their wounds and give them a future they have never dreamed of. As they learn to trust God and each other they find the answers they seek. God has a plan for you also. Give Him control of your life and watch Him fix the mess you made of things. God bless you all and thank you for reading my blog.

The Peacock Throne by Lisa Karon Richardson

My review today is on the Historical Novel, The Peacock Throne. I'm not sure if I've read any of Lisa's book before but I really enjoyed this one. This book is well written, full of adventure, and well researched. My only complaint would be that Lisa's vocabulary is much better than most of the young women who have come from public schools. They don't teach that any more. I know my granddaughters would have a hard time reading this book and the dictionary at the same time. (They are all in their twenties so you  might consider that in your next work.) I love the language that is in this story, she hasn't used any of our modern slang that sometimes slips into other's work. 

Lydia  Garrett is the vicar's daughter but upon her parents death she was sent to an uncle where she worked as a servant. Her uncle had been good to her even when his family hadn't, so when he is murdered she's determined to find justice for him. She goes to the home of the Earl of Danbury to talk to him about the murder. When he isn't home she tells the servant to come to her place to talk about the murder. She's sure he can help her in her search.

The Earl of Danbury is murdered in his own home. His son Anthony is going to find out what happened to his father and destroy the murderer for what he's done. He answers a request from a young woman stating she wanted to talk to him about the murder but when he arrive to the little coffee house he learns she is talking about a different murder but obviously they are related. When he cousin comes home drunk and attacks her the earl takes her home.They team up to find answers.

Agent of His Majesty's Intelligence Service Marcus Harting is investigating the murders and is led to  the new Earl of Danbury. He gives money and a new wardrobe to Lydia to spy on the earl. He's convinced he's the spy from France.

When this trio finds out about the Peacock Throne they set off on a journey to rival Indiana Jones. They soon find out they must learn to trust each other but when secrets are revealed trust is tried to the limit.
Trust is a big issue in our lives. We must do as the Bible says and Trust God. He has a plan for each of us and it is far greater than we have ever dreamed of. Jesus is the answer to all your problems.   

Three Times Bride by Terri Grace

My review today is on Three Times Bride by Terri Grace. This is one of the Mail Order Brides of Bridge Creek Series. I really enjoyed this book. It was well written, humorous, and heartwarming. I enjoy Terri's work very much.

Erin Hathaway eloped seven years ago. She thought she married the man of her dreams but he turned out to be a con-man and a gambler. He left her to face a man he owed money to; the man beat her, knocked her unconscious,  and set her home on fire. Erin lived with the fear he had violated her. Erin went home but her father refused to even talk to her. Edna a retired school teacher took her in to help her and her unborn child. Now Edna has died and left her an inheritance but she must go out west and live a year with the man who almost destroyed her to receive it. Upon arrival she attacks her husband and ends up in jail where she is forced to marry the man again.

Ross Eldridge went back to try to find his wife but the home where they had lived was burned to the ground. Her parents knew nothing of her whereabouts so he went out west a broken man. Six years later Edna showed up; she had found him through a PI and told him about his wife and son. Ross was engaged to another woman but was thrilled to find out about his wife and his son.

This is a very cute journey of two people very much in love but she isn't about to forgive him or trust him again. Trust is such an important thing when it comes to marriage so is forgiveness; for that matter life in general. We must trust in God and give him control of our lives. He has a plan for each of us and I is so much greater than anything we had hoped for. Give Him your heart and trust Him to take control and you will never be sorry.