Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
We need a heart for the lost

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Explosive Reunion by Karen Kirst

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Explosive Reunion. I always enjoy Karen's books although she usually writes Historicals. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love this one.
Marine Staff Sergeant Cade McMann was shaking in his boots when he heard his ex is moving back to his small fishing community. She had tore his heart out and stomped on it. They had managed to ignore each other so far but it had become a problem. He goes to her business to talk to her only to have her car blow up. Someone is out to kill Tori will she let him protect her? Can he keep her safe?
Tori James comes home to help her mother run her pet shop. Her mother has Lupus and needs a break. Tori didn't want to see Cade again. He had broke her heart when he joined the Marines. Her father had been in the military and her parents marriage had suffered greatly for it. Why hadn't he at least talked to her about it first? Now someone is trying to destroy her, how can she trust Cade, let him help her, and not loose her heart again?
A journey of two people destined to be together and a world trying to pull them apart. 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 int your mess.

Monday, January 28, 2019

Red by Joy Ohagwu

My review is on the romantic thriller, Red. This is the first book of The New Rulebook Series. I was sent this book and this review is in my own words. I really enjoyed this book and I know you are going to love it. The story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. This is an awesome book!
Ruby, Red, Masters grew up in an orphanage. It was a hard life but she had a best friend that helped her through it all. She now has her own business and is doing well. Robert is still her best friend but their relationship seems to be changing. She goes to meet a person. She's not sure what is going on, she was paid ten thousand dollars for this pick up. The woman she meets hands her an item and tells her "they see everything; I built the Rulebook and nothing is hidden from it. The only glitch is that one tenth is missing." The woman is then shot. Red understand now. She is being set up for murder. She flees and calls Robert.
Detective Robert Towers has known and loved Ruby since she was a child. His job has always been to protect her and care for her. He has recently become a Christian and he's not sure how to tell her. Also their relationship has changed. He realizes that he has fallen in love with her. How can he convince her to love Jesus and him? Suddenly Ruby is in danger. The dead woman's twin brother is out to destroy Red. Everywhere they go this mad man is one step ahead of them. How can he keep her safe?
A journey of terror as a mad man tries to take over the world. 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. You might not have a mad man chasing you but you do have and enemy that is trying to destroy you. Jesus came to give you life and that more abundantly.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Grave Testimony by Larry A. Winters

My review today is on A Jessie Black Legal Thriller Prequel, Grave Testimony. I was given this book, these thoughts are all my own but I want you to read this book it is a great read! This book is well written, action packed and full of intrigue. Larry said he gave this book away to get you hooked on the series. I think he did a good thing because I really want to see what happens next. I must warn my followers that there is a compromising sex scene in chapter two but is not described in detail and is well handled there are a couple of cuss words but is mostly a clean read.
Assistant District Attorney Jessie Black won her trial. Afterward the whole office went out to celebrate. Jessie was caught in a compromising situation that could very well destroy her and her career. She was called into her boss' office. She left work and went home to hide. On the second day the court detective, Isaac Jacoby calls and tells her to get to the 9th District Police Station right away. When she arrives she finds that he wants her to make a deal with a young man charged with possession. He is willing to testify on a cold case. The horrific murder of a a seven year old boy. It seems he witnessed the murder and is ready to testify. This seems to be to good to be true. Jessie agrees but Isaac set out to find if this man's testimony could be true.
This is a struggle to find clues in a fourteen year old case. Could people possibly remember? Then the bottom falls out of her case, where do they go from here? Can they still take this monster off the streets?

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The Meek by Amos Wyse and Laura J. Marshall

My review today is on the Amish Romantic Suspense, The Meek. For the English, it was the end of the world as they knew it. For the Amish it was Tuesday. I was asked to read this book; all these words are my own. I really enjoyed this book although it is kind of scary how possible the book really is. There are many people worried about this happening to the United States. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You will love this book.
Jedidiah Wenger was working when he noticed lightening off in the distance but there wasn't a cloud in the sky. There were several flashes of light, a strange feeling in the air. He took his milk to the  cooler to await the truck to pick it up. It is strange thing that the truck is late. Jed has a large farm that he runs alone. His family had been killed by a drunk driver several years ago. He puts everything into his farm. He has three couple that come each fall to help with the harvest and canning. A half an hour, later more lightening flashes appeared, still no milk truck. The next day he noticed black smoke in the distance. Why would they be burning lands now. He and his man work all morning and afternoon but quit early to go to town. The men meet a lot of cars abandoned in the middle of the road. There are no telephone wires, what can be going on. No one is working; they see a large crowd in front of the sheriff's office. There is no power, everywhere is without power. Jed steps up and tells the sheriff they will help the English.
A journey of the Amish helping the English learn to work in a new world without electricity. The Amish change their lives by moving in together to save heat and food. They must store up enough food and wood for the soon coming winter. God has a plan for a hope and a future for these people. 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. God can make a way where there is no way if only you listen to Him and abide in Him.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Rescued by the Mountain Man by Dana Alder

My review today is on a Historical Western Romance, Rescued by the Mountain Man. I was sent this book to read it, I was not required to review it but this is a great read and I want to share with you. This story is well written, action packed, and heart warming. I know you will love it.
Amanda Hildreth leaves her job at the mill when her foreman makes advances toward her. She leaves the East to find her brother in the Montana Territories. He wrote that he owns a mercantile; she hopes to work for him and become independent. She hires on with a family in a wagon train; the wife is pregnant and she is to help her. The wife and her twin babies die. The husband expects her to step into his wife shoes. She then joins up with a freighter and his company and works for her passage. A mountain man joins them and shares some time with Smithy, their boss. They soon find out that they are being followed, the men attack the freighters and they learn that these men are after Amanda. The mountain man takes Amanda and heads for the mountains to save her.
Cal Ayers is a part time trapper, part time miner, and part time homesteader. He agrees to help this woman over the mountain and to find her brother. He wants to help the beautiful woman, it's obvious that she's in trouble. When they are accosted by another mountain man saying he was after her, Cal told him the woman wasn't Amanda but his fiancee. Unfortunately as he becomes more fond of her he must admit to her that he is sort of engaged to someone else. If only he was free.
A terrifying journey over the mountain as men chase them down. 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 out your mess.

Friday, January 18, 2019

A Husband for Holly by Marion Ueckermann

My review today is on A Heart of England Romance, A Husband for Holly. This is the fourth book in the Seven Suitors for Seven Sisters Series. This is a delightful story. It's well written, humorous and heart warming. I know you are going to love it.
Holly Blume is a decorator. She is asked to decorate the new pastor's office as a surprise for him. She agrees. She loves decorating and has her own business but she doesn't want any part of having a home of her own with a husband and children. One of the older ladies in her church has made it her life ambition to find Holly a husband but after watching her sisters find true love she wants no part of it. When she awakes up at the crack of dawn by someone playing bagpipes she makes a fool of herself, as she runs up to stop him. She might change her mind about love; the man looked awesome in a kilt.
Reverent Christopher Stewart has taken a new parish. His heart was broken when he proposed and the woman told him she wouldn't marry him as long as his father lived with him. (His father suffers from Alzheimers.) Christopher is ready to take a vow of celibacy. His first morning he goes up the hill to play his bagpipes only to be interrupted by a beauty wrapped in a quilt. He has a definite mind change but she wants no part of him.
A delightful journey of two souls who are bound together by the Spirit of God. God has a plan for these two; a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. A plan for a hope and a future. God is so good! Give Him your heart and watch move in your life.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Taken in Texas by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Taken in Texas. This is the fourth book in the McKade Law Series. I am thrilled to receive Susan's books. I'd been looking forward to getting it in the mail. I'm not sure how she keeps coming up with ideas for her great stories; so many authors just put out cookie cutter stories and you always know who did it and what will happen next. Susan's not like that and she always has her faith woven into her stories. This story is well written, action packed, and full of lovable characters. They are so real. I love all the McKades.
Deputy Sheriff Kendall McKade is trying to earn the detective's position that will soon open when her brother is voted into the sheriff's position. Her dad, the sheriff wants to retire. She goes on a welfare check on a seventy-five year old lady. Her nephew couldn't get a hold of her. When she arrives the house is dark; the nephew says she never goes out at night, her car is still here, she sees a man in the shadows inside, the back door is unlocked, she enter, and is attacked. The first thing she sees when she come to is her ex-boyfriend bending over her. Just what she needs,not.
Detective Cord Goodwin comes to check on his aunt. He has called for a welfare check on her but so far no one has notified him about what they found. He arrives only to find Kendall lying on the kitchen floor, a rolling pin near by and a huge egg on her forehead. He makes in an officer down call to the station and then looks around. No sign of his aunt. Who would kidnap a seventy year old? This was Kendall's first investigation and he was going to be a part of it. After all he was the one with the experience.
A journey to find a little old lady. Kendall had left him because of his controlling ways. Can they work together when it is really her case. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. You might not have kidnappers after you but you do have an enemy; he is out to steal, kill, and destroy, Jesus came to give you life and that more abundantly. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Monday, January 14, 2019

Dancing With a Lady by Abigail Agar

My review today is on the Regency Romance, Dancing With a Lady. This book was sent to to read, I was not required to review it but it is a great read so I will review it. This story is well written and entertaining. I know you will enjoy it.
Lady Victoria Turner comes from a rich family. Her sisters have made good marriages and now it is time for her to do so too. She has no desire to marry or become a mother. Her passion is to write. She would like to just be left alone to write her stories. She must attend a masquerade ball. Dressed and ready to attend she overhears her parents talking about what to do with her if she didn't meet someone tonight. They have decided to get her a little cottage in the country. Victoria is upset when she first hears about the embarrassment she has caused, then she realizes that is just what she wants. She goes to the ball and hides in a corner but a man sees her across the room, their eyes meet, and he comes straight to her. She is drawn to the man but doesn't want to give up her dream of the country.
Thomas Jones is a wealthy American. He has come to England to take over family property but he wants a new start. He's unaware of the rules of society but he is determined to marry the Lady Victoria. All he has to do is to convince her. She seems to want no part of him. Rejection is unfamiliar to him. Can he win her over?
A journey of two souls; each dealing with secrets of their own. Although attracted to each other can they get over their own agendas and find a way to come together. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too. Give Him control over your life and watch Him move in your life.

Friday, January 11, 2019

A Pony for Christmas by P. Creeden

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, A Pony for Christmas. This is book four of the Belles of Wyoming Series. This is a great read! This book is well written and heart warming. I always enjoy her books. I know you are going to love it.
Amanda Tripp has been in love with Nate since she was nine years old. She has grown up now. She watched him marry another, have a child, and then become a widower. Her love has grown over the years. There's been nothing she can do to change the way he treats her like a little sister. Now his aunt is here and is determined to find him a proper wife. Amanda is not what the woman wants for her nephew. She wants a lady. How can she change the aunt's first impression of her?
Nate Halberson is grateful his mother has helped him with his daughter. He doesn't appreciate his aunt's trying to find him a wife. Nate has watched Amanda grow up in front of his eyes. He has loved her as a little sister, when has his feelings changed? He is a lot older that Amanda. She could do a lot better than to marry him and have a ready made family.
A journey of discovery. God has a plan for these two; a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too, a plan for a hope and a future. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life. It will be far greater than you have ever dreamed.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

A Bride for Henry by P. Creeden

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, A Bride for Henry. This is a book on The Proxy Brides.I was sent this book to read, I'm not required to review it but it is a great read and I know you are going to love it. This story is well written and heart warming.
Brienne Walsh considers herself a spinster. She has just lost her grandfather; his funeral was yesterday and now the bank is already knocking at her door. The bank has called for her grandfather's loan to be paid in full in three weeks or she must marry. Brienne has never considered marriage so she's not sure what to do. Her foreman he tells her he will handle it. He rides off to town. When he returns he tell her the bank refused to let him help. He has contacted his nephew and is waiting for a response from him but the only option he can see is for her to marry his nephew. They can do the wedding by proxy if they both agree. Brienne sees no way out.
Henry Miller was wounded in the war. He spent the last six years hiding in his father's house. Now his father is dying and he has no place to go. His Uncle Cal sets up the marriage plans with his father. Can Henry go through with it. He had been in love before the war and she betrayed him while he was away. Can he trust another woman?
A journey of two broken souls forced into a situation that will benefits them both. Can they trust each other and make it work? God has a plan for these two a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too, Give Him control over your life and watch Him work in your life.

Monday, January 7, 2019

Amish Hideout by Maggie K. Black

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Amish Hideout. This is the first book in the Amish Witness Protection Continuity Series. I guess most of my readers by now know I like the Amish stories and I really like suspense so when I get books that contain both I'm always thrilled. I really enjoy Maggie's books so I was happy to get this one. It is well written, action packed, and full of faith. You are going to love this one.
Computer expert Celeste Alexander has discovered the identity of a hacker that has been stealing money and causing turmoil all over. Now there is a price on her head. The US Marshal's have her at a safe house; it is broken into. The US Marshal assigned to her makes it into the house to rescue her but their escape is hindered when every where they go they are recorded on line and someone is trying to kidnap or kill her.
US Marshal Jonathan Mast is assigned to Celeste's case he soon realizes he is in over his head with her technology. Jonathan's only option is to take her off the grid. He takes her back to his old home in an Amish community. Can he keep her safe in this other world? Will he lose his heart?
A great journey of one who is solely into the technological age and one who barely knows how to turn on a computer. A master mind using all the technology he can get his hands on to spy on her and stop her work before she finds all the stolen money. 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.

Friday, January 4, 2019

Distress Signal by Elizabeth Goddard

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Distress Signal. This is the third book in the Coldwater Bay Intrigue. I am a big fan of Elizabeth's work and I'm always thrilled when I get a copy of one of her books in the mail. This story is awesome; it's well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. Faith is interwoven throughout the book like a fine tapestry. You are going to love this book.
Shipwreck Archaeologist Cora Strand has her dream job. She is a part of a team that is researching equipment for finding and bringing up shipwrecks. She is on an underwater dive when she is attacked. One of the team, Kirk, finds her on the shore and saves her. She wakes up on her own bed on the ship with him at her side. She can't just lay there. She finds one of her team members dead. Did Kirk do it? She sees him sneaking out of the man's room. No one else seems to be here. She finds a bomb. Kirk gets her off the ship just as it explodes. Who is trying to kill her? Kirk is a man from her past, is he like his brother, a liar and a cheat? Why did he just hand her over to his brother and not fight for her?
Naval Criminal Investigative Service undercover agent Kirk Higgins is investigating drugs on the ship. Time is running out. He shouldn't have gone into Trip's room but someone had tried to kill Cora. He has loved her for years. She chose his brother but that didn't last long. He has to keep her safe and find out what is going on. How can he show her she can trust him?
A journey of two broken souls that belonged together. Satan had kept them apart but 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.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Devotion by Olivia Rae

My review today is on the Medieval Romance, Devotion. This is the book 6 in The Sword and the Cross Chronicles. I love Medieval Romances especially when they are clean and this book is not only clean but faith based. I love that. This story is well written, humorous, and full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love this story. It's a beauty and the beast story that will touch your heart. I love that she has brought back some of the characters from the other books, especially Jude. I like that man.
Sir Theo de Born had a series accident (book 5) and is now trying to make his own way. His body is broken and beyond help so he decides he needs a teacher to help him learn to read. Education is the only way he will be able to care for his keep and restore it. He brings a young woman to teach him but all she wants is to leave before winter. They fight constantly. Is she the true beast or just a broken soul like him? He finds that he can't bear the thought of losing her.
Lady Rose de Payne was on her way to elope when her father caught her. She was sent to a convent and her true love married another. For the last three years her only desire is to escape. She has no choice but to go to teach Sir Theo. She is horrified when she sees the man every one calls the beast. She makes her plans to escape. Can she really leave the man? Something with in her is touched by the man.
A struggle of two strong wills, each afraid of the other finding out that they care for each other. God has a plan for these two; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan you too; a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.