Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
We need a heart for the lost

Friday, May 15, 2020

Second Chance at Love by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Second Chance at Love Box Set. I always enjoy receiving a book from Alexa. Her books are awesome. These stories are well written, humorous, and heartwarming. I know you will love this book.

Not Your Cinderella Type Book 3
Allie Reyes has been raised by her step mother. She is working as a cleaning lady while her step mother and step sister live in luxury. Her step sister blackmails her to attend a masked ball to keep women away from the man she wants to marry; as she can't attend the ball herself. The main problem is the man she is suppose to keep occupied is her high school sweetheart. They had been so close until they suddenly stopped seeing each other. At least he wouldn't know who she is. Her step sister loans her the dress, shoes, and her car but she must be home by midnight. Unfortunately she loses one of her shoes which makes her step sister furious and she refuses to pay for the repairs on her car.
Rodrigo Garza is the head of a corporation. He suffers from an overbearing father. Their relationship is on the rocks. His father is trying to force him to marry someone he can't stand. He is surprised when he meets a beautiful  woman named Cyndi at the ball. She reminds him of Allie, his childhood sweetheart. He had been told that she never wanted to see him ago. His heart still hasn't mended from that heartbreak. He finds her shoe as she ran from him. He thought maybe she was his Allie; he goes to her home but is told Allie moved away years ago. Now he must find the woman who touched his heart.

Season of Joy Book 2
Travel Journalist Joy Avila has returned home to visit her grandmother. Her grandmother had sprained her ankle and needed help. Her grandmother owns the town newspaper and received a letter to God asking for a mother for and a wife for a little boy's father. Her grandmother sends her over to the boy's home to share the letter and all the letters sent in reply to his father. The thing is that man had been the love of her life. She had been a chubby child that had been tormented by her mother and her classmates but Dylan had helped her and befriended her. He never knew he had stolen her heart. He had married another woman right out of high school. How was she going to get involved with his little family without getting hurt? She was to set up dates for him and find him a wife.
Dylan met Joy at the door. She had been his best friend throughout high school. She has been all over the world traveling for magazines and books. He's surprised to see her at his door. She had been avoiding him these last few years. She tells him what his son had done and brings in several boxes of letters offering to be his wife and mother his two sons. His ex-wife had been a drug addict and in and out of his life. She had finally divorced him. Dylan has adopted a teenager and they are making a new family. He doesn't see a need for a wife but he goes along with the dates. He soon realizes the only one he wants to date is Joy and she refuses to do that. How can he keep her in his life when she has a job that takes her all over the world?

Hold Me Book 1
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?

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

When The Heart Takes Over by Melynda Carlyle

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, When The Heart Takes Over. This is an excellent story. It's well written and full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love it.
Widow Charlotte Martin takes the money her husband left and gives part to her mother and sisters and then goes to Montana. She becomes a cook and a maid at a boarding house. After being threatened by a man that wants to marry her she takes a job on a ranch to get away from him. She's not happy about the attraction she feels for her boss. He does seem like a good man but she promised herself never to depend on a man again.
Thomas Parchant and his mother move to Montana after the death of his father. His father had purchased a ranch and dreamed of raising horses; Thomas wanted to make that dream come true but it took time to talk his mother into moving. They stay several weeks at the boarding house where he becomes taken with the cook/maid. He offers her a job when a man threatens her. Can he and his hired hands keep her safe?
A great journey of fleeing a man that always get his own way no matter what and finding true love in the process. A great read!

Monday, May 11, 2020

Chasing Secrets by Heather Woodhaven

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Chasing Secrets. This is book two in the continuity series True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn. I am really enjoying this series and Heather is one of my favorites. This story is well written, action packed. and full of faith. I know you are going to love this book.
Karenna Pressley is to meet her best friend to see her new boyfriend. When she arrives Sarah isn't there. She hears arguing and finds her friend being drowned by a man. Is this the boyfriend? She tries to stop him and finds herself under water fighting for her life. She is able to hit him with a rock and screams. People are coming so he runs off. She calls for help and a K-9 officer shows up to help. The man who ripped her heart out five years ago. How is she to trust him now?
K-9 Officer Raymond Marrow and his partner Abby arrive at the scene. He is shocked to find the victim is the woman he almost married. His dog alerts on Sarah for drugs. Did she overdose before the man tried to kill her? He doesn't have the right to protect Karenna; he gave up that right years ago but the need to protect her rises up within him. Can he keep her safe and not lose his heart again?
A journey of a horrifying madman out to kill anyone who gets in his way. These two broken souls are forced to work together to find the killer and to stay alive. 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. Do not fear God can work out your life if you give Him the chance. He is always good.

Friday, May 8, 2020

Undercover Threat by Sharon Dunn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Undercover Threat. Sharon is one of my favorite LIS authors. I really enjoy how she writes her suspense and intrigues. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Undercover Drug Enforcement Agent Grace Young was working as a cook on a cruise ship when she receives a note to meet someone at midnight. A man shows up and grabs her from behind. He tells he that he knows she is trying to horn in on his operation. They fight and she ends up in the ocean in the middle of a storm.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Dakota Young was sent to rescue people from a ship taking water. He jumps out of the helicopter He almost can't believe what he is seeing. The woman in the water is his ex-wife. Three years ago their marriage fell apart when their daughter died. They haven't seen each other since. He had left the DEA and joined the guards. He saves her but is drawn into her investigation. They are now working undercover as a married couple.
A journey of one close call after another as the drug smugglers chase after them. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. I know that fear is rampant all through this nation (world really) but God can see you through it and bring you too a safe and prosperous place. Give Him your heart, trust in His word, and allow Him to take control. His plan is much greater than anything you have ever dreamed.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Border Breach by Darlene L. Turner

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Border Breach. This is Darlene's first book with LIS. I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to her next one. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Canada Border Officer Kaylin Poirier is serving at a border booth when a white florist van comes to the booth. Their paperwork seemed okay but the men refused to make eye contact then a Detector Dog Service Officer and his K-9 walk by and the K-9 alerts to the van. Shots are fired as she calls for back up. The van gets through and takes off. A Ontario Provincial Police Officer shows up. "Oh no not him again" She  sucked in a breath. She had worked with him six months before and it didn't go well.
Canadian Police Constable Hudson Steeves is on a task force to stop the drug Doda from coming into the country. He isn't thrilled to see the officer he is to interview is Kaylin. He won't be sucker punched again by a woman. He and Kaylin examine the area and find shell casings. He calls his boss for an update only to find Kaylin is assigned to his task force.
A journey into the drug world as they are both targets. Can they find the leaders of the drug smugglers without losing their lives? 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. His plan for you will be much greater than the plan you have for yourself.

Monday, May 4, 2020

On His Bended Knee by Shanae Johnson

My review today is on the Romance, On His Bended Knee. This is the first book in The Brides of the Purple Heart Ranch Series. I liked it so much I actually bought the rest of the series. The story is well written, humorous, and full of adventure. I know you are going to love the story.
Dylan Banks is a wounded warrior. He lost his leg in an explosion in Afghanistan. He and his four buddies (also wounded in this battle have come home. Dylan took money from his trust fund and bought a ranch to help them all to heal. They have therapy horses, animals, chores to help them. Dr. Patel, his therapist and pastor has been a real blessing to these broken men. At the beginning of the story Dylan is told that according to the zoning laws they must be married or lose the ranch. Heart broken he doesn't know how to fight it. Then he meets a woman (through Dr. Patel) that is as desperate as he is. She agrees to marry him in a marriage of convenience.
Maggie is a vet tech. Her boss has told her to put down the dog on the table. He has lost his back legs and wouldn't be able to have a good life. When she balks at putting the dog down and sneaks him out of the back door she is fired. This is not the first time she has taken home a disabled dog. When she arrives at her apartment she is caught by her landlord. He said he could allow one dog or two but five disabled dogs were not acceptable. She had to move. Brokenhearted she goes to her pastor who tells her of the Purple Heart Ranch and that they might have a job for her and a place to stay. She meets Dylan and agrees to a thirty day trial period. Soon she agrees to marry the man.
A humorous journey of five disabled soldiers, five disabled dogs, and two broken souls. A great story of happy ever after, and heartwarming in every way.

Friday, May 1, 2020

The Sweetest Kiss by Susan Hatler

My review today is on the Romance, The Sweetest Kiss. This is the fourth book in the Kissed by the Bay Series. I really enjoy Susan's books; they a always lighthearted and humorous. This book is an excellent example of her work. The story is well written, humorous, and just plain delightful. I know you are going to love it.
Megan Wallace had just broke up with another weird boy friend. She's to attend the unveiling of the newly restored Blue Moon Bay Library. She had replied to the RSVP with a guest so she was to meet her friend there. He was her best friend's brother but her dear friend also. She had always had a crush on the man but he is off limits. As they are mingling one of her friends calls her over and tells her of an art contest they would announce this evening. The winner will win a trip to Italy to an art studio for a year. She had always wanted to go there and promised her aunt on her death bed she would. This could be the way. The frame would be a part of the contest. Brian is an excellent woodcarver. They could actually win this thing.
Brian Watts works at the family business. His sister had been the one to inherit the Blue Moon Bay  Inn. He ran the inn as she was into her reality business. He went to the event with Megan. They had  best friends for ever. He had been asked to help Megan's rival, Chelsea with his custom frames but when he found out Megan was going to enter he wanted to help her but Megan refused to allow him to leave Chelsea. She came up with a good looking cowboy to do her frames. He didn't like that at all.
This is a fun journey to win the contest and prove to themselves they are talented. While trying to deny their mutual attraction. God has a plan for these two a good plan and not for evil.  God has a plan for you in this time of fear and torment. Give Him your heart and watch Him bless you.