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.