Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
We need a heart for the lost

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Courage Under Fire by Sharon Dunn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Courage Under Fire. This is book seven in the True Blue K-9 Unit Series. This has been a great series and this book is no exception. Sharon did a great job on this story.
Rookie K-9 Officer Lani Branson is being chased by a stalker. It was only suppose to be a training exercise to prove herself to the K-9 officers but it quickly turns deadly. As she rides her bike, then run she is overcome by uneasiness.Who could be out there? She had been followed for days. Pretending to be a five year old she huddles on the ground. Hearing noises she tries to call in but the man throws her radio a way. They struggle and she manages to escape but he catches her only to hit her in the head with a rock.  Can her fellow officers protect her?
K-9 Police Chief Noah Jameson has been appointed interim chief of the NYC K-9 Command Unit after his brothers death. He isn't about to let any one close to his beautiful rookie. He has been attracted to the woman since he met her but has kept his distance. Can he protect her? Can this man somehow be the man who killed his brother? Is this the man who is terrorizing his unit? How can he keep Lani close and not lose his heart? He's the boss he can't have a relationship with a rookie.
A terrifying journey as a mad man goes after the young beauty. They must learn to trust each other and lean on God. 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.

Monday, October 28, 2019

Tattered Hearts by Kathleen Ball

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, Tattered Hearts. This is book one in the Mail Order Brides of Spring Series. This an excellent read. I know you are going to love it. The book is full of twists and turns, it's well written, and you'll love the characters.
Georgie O'Rourke has lost everything during and after the war between the states. She finds a ad for a mail order bride. She writes to the man and then goes to Texas to meet him. When he arrives to pick her up she finds he doesn't know anything about the marriage. His mother has been writing the letters. He marries her any way but when they get to the ranch his mother throws a fit. She is not what his mother wanted for him.  Georgie has fallen for the man. He must leave and is gone for several weeks. During this time Georgie finds out that the mother is mentally ill and is badly abused.
Parker Eastman is sent to pick up a woman that is to be his mother's companion only to learn through a letter that he is suppose to marry the girl. He marries her and they travel across Texas alone. He comes to really care for her but when they arrive at the ranch his mother blows up. He must work so is gone for several week only to find his unborn child is gone and his wife is almost dead.
A crazy journey of abuse, mistrust, and lies. 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, October 25, 2019

David Billionaire Cowboy by Alexa Verde & Autumn Macarthur

My review today is on the Christian Suspense, David Billionaire Cowboy. This is the third book in the  Billionaire Protectors. I have really enjoyed this series, I just hate the thought that is probably the end of the series. This story is full of twists and turns, it's well written, and action packed. I know you are going to love it.
Ex-military David King is a cowboy. He's a bit of a hermit since he lost his leg and his fiancee in the war. He has dedicated himself and his fiances to her memory. He owns several ranches and is always sought after. He agrees to an interview by a TV reporter but on his way to the ranch she crashes into his truck. He believes she is drunk and leaves her to deal with the police. He is called to the church where someone left a baby in a car seat. The reporter shows up and so do mercenaries that start shooting at the two of them. Are they after David, the reporter, or the baby? David will use all of his wealth to keep this beautiful woman and the helpless baby safe.
Aster Andrade is on her way to interview the cowboy. He's the only man that she has felt any attraction to in years. She's made many mistakes and right now people are believing her bad press. This is her chance to redeem herself. She tried to stop her friend from drinking and she had spilt her drink in her car. The cowboy thought she was drinking. After the police lets her go she is determined to show him she is actually sober. She finds him at a church with a baby at his feet. Is it his? They are shot at, she does all she can to protect the baby and keep him quiet. Is this her stalker, her ex-husband, or someone after her job?
A journey over all of Texas trying to keep the killers at bay. Who is the mole that is reveling their locations? 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 turn your mess around.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Killer Amnesia by Sherri Shackelford

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Killer Amnesia. I really enjoyed this book. It's good to have Sherri as a LIS author. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. It's an awesome story, I know you are going to love this one.
Investigative Journalist Emma Lyons was driving just outside of Redbird when her car was forced off the road and crashed. When she is rescued by a deputy she can't remember who she is only that someone ran her off the road.
Deputy Liam MacCallister worked undercover in Dallas but his cover was blown and he was injured. The Gang he had infiltrated believed him to be dead but thanks to US Marshalls he is working as a deputy in Redbird. He is called to a fatal accident only to find a lovely woman that is very much alive but with no memory. As he helps her research her past killers come out of the wood work Can he keep her safe?
A journey of fear, frustration, and trust in each other. 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.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Just in Time For Christmas by Davalynn Spencer

My review today is on the Historical Christian Romance, Just in Time For Christmas. This is A High-Country Christmas Novella. This is a delightful story, I enjoyed every minute of it. The story is humorous, well written, and heartwarming I know you are going to love it.
Abigale Millerton returned home after the death of her grandfather. She had been sent to Denver to school. She has no intention of returning to Denver. The live stock has been sold except for a couple broken down horses no one wanted, a dry cow, and her old dog. Abigale is determined to fix the roof of the barn. She has enough hay to feed the animals if she can keep the snow out of the hay loft. She doesn't have a ladder so she pounds pieces of wood up the side of the barn. A storm comes up and she is high up the barn when lightening strikes close by; she falls off and is knocked unconscious as snow begins to fall.
Seth Holt is riding close to the Millerton place when a storm hits, a thundersnow. He rides to the old barn for shelter. He's thinking about Abigale, she had been at the funeral but he hadn't talked to her. He had to protect his heart. Chester, Abigale's dog shows up and wont leave him alone until he follows him. There he finds a lump in the snow, Abigale. He carries her into the house and takes care of her.
As they are snowed in together their childhood friendship takes on new meaning. Each are trying to keep their feelings to themselves for fear of the other one not returning their love. God has a plan for these two stubborn people. 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, October 18, 2019

Covert Christmas Twin by Heather Woodhaven

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Covert Christmas Twin. This is the second book in the Series Twins Separated at Birth. After I read the first book I was excited to receive this one in the mail. It didn't let me down. I really liked this series and hope there are more stories to come. The story is well written, action packed and full of twists. I know you are going to love this one.
FBI Agent Kendra Parker discovered she had a twin sister she never knew of. She hadn't known she was adopted and that all her brothers weren't really her brothers after all. After meeting her sister she is determined to find out who her biological mother is. This definitely didn't turn out the way she wanted it to, her mother is a spy. She must go undercover as her sister the scientist with a man that her mother sent with her.
FBI Behavioral Analyst Joe Rose has decided to give up being an FBI agent and become a chaplain. He is being mentored by Beverly Walsh while he transitioned into leaving the FBI. After Kendra is shot at he takes her to talk to her mother. They are sent to take Kendra's sister place as she will soon be attacked and her research stolen.
A journey of twists and turns; with no one to trust but each other. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope for a future and a hope. 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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

The Salvation of their Broken Hearts by Chloe Carley

My review today is on the Historical Christian Romance, The Salvation of their Broken Hearts. I enjoy Chloe's books. This one is well written, full of action, but full of faith. I know you will love it.
Selena Montford has just lost her husband during a bank robbery. She'll never forget the horror of the bandits roaring down the road. Staying with her parents she overhears them discussing their dire  financial straights after the funeral. She talks to them and tells her family she will sell her home and marry a rich man to help them. So her father sets out to make it happen. Totally devastated she sit in the shade of a tree beside a back row crying. A man stops and talks with her and tries to help her. He takes her home. Some time later on a trip to the next town with the man she is expected to marry there is another bank robbery. The man she had met that helped her was shot. She put pressure on the wound and insisted he be brought to her parents home. Where she cares for him.
William Wardley is a bounty hunter.  He is home staying with his sister. He doesn't like to leave the beautiful young woman alone. Lydia decides to go to town and is shot down during a bank robbery.  William is determined to track down these robbers and make them pay for killing his beloved sister. When he arrives in Marksville two months later. He's convinced they are going to hit this bank again.
He finds a beautiful woman crying. He tries to help her. In a short time he wakes up in her home with her as his nurse. He is drawn to her and is going to find some way to help the family.
A rugged journey to the salvation of these souls. These evil powers are bound to destroy them one way or another. 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 you heart and and watch Him move in your life.

Monday, October 14, 2019

The Chosen Ones by Christian Aldrich & Amber-Leggette-Aldrich

My review today is on the Supernatural Thriller, The Chosen Ones. This is a Between Heaven and Hell Novel. This is an awesome book. Not sure if you would say the weapons they are given are scriptural but it's a great read. The story is well written, action packed, and a view into the spiritual realm. I know you are going to love it. I think you did your son proud Amber.
This story starts with a boy having a nightmare. He tells his friend and they share the story with their pastor. The pastor had lost his last church because of seeing into the spiritual world. The pastor and his wife help the kids until they are nine in number. An angel is sent to help them through the battle that is about to take place in their small town. He arms the chosen ones with supernatural gifts.
Evil forces are brought into the town by one of the chosen one's sister. Janet is a drug addict. She returns with dark forces in tow. These forces are determine to destroy the town and the people in it. Can these nine people, seven of whom are children, bring down these forces of evil and save the town?
An awesome journey into the realm of the supernatural world of demons and angels. God has a plan for this little group; 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.

Friday, October 11, 2019

Hope's Highest Mountain by Misty M. Beller

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, Hope's Highest Mountain. This is book one in her new series Hearts of Montana. I really enjoy Misty's books so I was thrilled when this one came in the mail. My only problem with the book was I was ill when I read it. I was suffering from a chill and it's gotten cold here so when I was reading all about being caught up in snow storm I just couldn't get warm. It's that graphic. I wasn't able to put the book down. This book is well written, full of action, and turmoil. I know you are going to love it.
Ingrid Chastain is accompanying her father to a small town in the mountains. The town was suffering from a small pox epidemic and the Chastains were bring them medicine to save the town. As they are high on a ledge the driver of their wagon has a coughing spell causing an accident. Ingrid grabs the reigns to try to keep the wagon and mules on the ledge but the wagon goes over the edge. Ingrid is thrown down but is caught on a bush.
Ex-doctor Micah Bradley lost his wife, daughter, and his faith several years ago to small pox epidemic. He now lives in the mountain. He has no home and likes it that way. He roams around trapping and staying away from people. He finds Ingrid and takes her to his camp. She is badly injured. He set her leg and treats her. When Ingrid awakens she is determined to go take the medicine to the town. Micah finally agrees to take her and the medicines to the town. 
A horrendous journey in the winter through the mountains of Montana. Ingrid is full of faith while Micah has lost his but it soon becomes obvious only God is going to get them through. 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 turn your life around.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Alaskan Christmas Cold Case by Sarah Varland

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Alaskan Christmas Cold Case. I always enjoy Sarah's books. It's always nice to visit Moose Haven Alaska. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love this book.
State Trooper Erynn Cooper feels like she is being watched. She always knew this day would come. Years ago five people were killed by the Foster Care Killer, all of them her friends or fellow foster kids. Beside these people her adopted father had been killed as he (a trooper)  was investigating the killings. Now he or she is back. She must trust Noah to keep her safe but their relationship is complicated.
Moose Haven Chief of Police Noah Dawson has been in love with Erynn for years. Now a killer has returned to make her the last victim. What could be behind this killer's need to kill? Why would he or she kill them now that they are adults? Nothing makes sense; how is he going to keep her safe and find the killer? Can there be a future for them?
A complicated journey to a past that should be left behind. Can these two trust each other while waltzing around their attraction? 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.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Christmas Witness Protection by Maggie K. Black

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Christmas Witness Protection. This is the first book in the Protected Identities Series. I really enjoy Maggie's books. They are so hard to put down. This book is well written, action packed and full of suspense. Maggie weaves her faith throughout the story in a unique way. I know you are going to love this one.
Key witness Corporal Holly Asher is being transported to a new life with witness protection. A car is following and she warns the RCMP detective but he just laughs her off just before he is shot and killed. He was talking to a detective on the phone who is still on the line when the car crashes. She picks up the phone and talks to him when she see cops coming. He tells her to stay in the car but the two police cars come straight for her. She gets out but her head is fuzzy from the crash. She is abducted.
RCMP Detective Noah Wilder had been informed that the "Impostors" were going to hijack the Corporal. They have something to do with the dark web hackers. Noah is on leave due to problems with his step brother. He rescues Holly and enlists several of his best friends to help him keep her safe. They are all on leave for various reasons They go undercover as an engaged couple to try to get a list of all the people on witness protection program out of these enemies' hands.
A horrendous journey for a woman with a concussion severe enough to be told she needs complete bed rest. 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, October 4, 2019

Dead End by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Dead End. This is the third book in A Truth Seekers Series. I was thrilled when this book was sent to me. I had seen it on Susan's blog and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I don't know where she comes up with her stories but each one seems better than the last. This book is well written, action packed, and full of suspense. I know you are going to love this one. Now I can't wait for the next one. Sad huh?
Veritas Center's Forensic Trace Evidence Expert Sierra Byrd has just learned that the man who has been her father all her life is not her father at all.  It was a traumatic event to find your family has lied to you all your life. She takes off to find her biological father. When she arrives she finds no one at his cottage and goes to his office but finds he has been missing for a month. The mayor opens the door for her. She's looking around when she is arrested by an FBI agent who happened to see her in his crime scene. He contacts Viritas Center and they tell him she is who she says she is. Her team is angry to see her in hand cuffs and show up in full force.
FBI Agent Reed Rice is investigating Eddie Barnes. He is believed to have embezzled a quarter million dollars from his clients. When Sierra shows up he believes she might be in league with the man. He soon finds out that something more is going on. The Veritas team shows up. Sierra finds evidence that his team has missed. So he hires them to help with the case as Sierra's life becomes at risk. Can he keep her safe? She is everything he wants in a mate but she wants no part of love and marriage. Can he change her mind?
A journey to discover who is out to destroy the investigation. There is obviously more going on than a simple embezzlement as bodies start to pile up. 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 may not have a cold blooded killer after you but you do have an enemy that wants to steal, kill, and destroy you. Give God the right to get involved in your life and watch Him rescue you.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Love and Retribution in the West by Etta Foster

My review today is on the Western Historical Romance, Love and Retribution in the West. This book is a delightful story. It is well written, humorous, and full of action. I know you are going to love this one.
Winston lost his fiancee during a train robbery a couple of years ago; now he is a bounty hunter searching for outlaws. He is searching for a young woman who is the sister of the notorious outlaws the Montana Brothers. He stops at an inn and is waited on by a homely woman. He gets up in the middle of the night and finds her being attacked by the inn keeper, who he believes is her father. He rescues her but finds she is wearing makeup and is not homely at all. She is the woman he's searching for. She runs off and becomes a stable boy. He only wanted to help her but she deceives again. He catches her again only to be thrown in jail by men who are trying to help her.
Helen Thomas has been chased all over by bounty hunters and law men. They want to use her to capture her brothers. She had been in theater group and had learned to use disguises. She is attracted to the nice bounty hunter but can't let him find her brothers. Every time he captures her she escapes. All she wants is a home of her own where she won't have to hide and a family of her own. She is hired as a housekeeper only to be found again.
A journey to chase Helen all over the west, 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 trust Him to turn your life around.