Hopeful Cowboy: A Mulbury Boys Novel by Elana Johnson

My review today is on the Romance , Hopeful Cowboy: A Mulbury Boys Novel. This is book one in the Hope Eternal Ranch Romance Series. I enjoyed this book. I have never read any of Elana's work before but I really liked this one and look forward to reading more of her books. The story is well written and heartwarming. I know you are going to love it.

Nathaniel Mulbury is in prison on a white collar crime. He has done everything he can to not cause trouble so he can get out as soon as possible. One day he is called into the office and his whole world is turned upside down. He is told his beloved brother has died and has left him everything including his four year old son. They are giving him an early release but he must go to a ranch that will be a halfway house for him and the child. Nate doesn't know how to be a cowboy or a father but he is willing to learn. His only concern is the beautiful woman that will be in charge of him. He has no time for a woman in his life.

Ginger Talbot had taken  convicts before, one turned out to steal her money and almost got the ranch. She's not sure what to do about the attraction she feels for Nate. She will not be hurt again. There is something different about Nate though and who could help but fall for that adorable little boy.

A great journey of second chances. God has a plan for these three; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Make Him Lord in your life and He will get you through these trying times.

Guarded by the Soldier by Laura Scott

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Guarded by the Soldier. This is book two in the  Justice Seekers Series. I really enjoy Laura's books so I'm always glad to get one in the mail. This story is no exception; it's well written, action packed, and  full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Widow Olivia Habush is in hiding from a group of ex-military men called the Black-Moore Group. These men turned her husband and her brother into  monsters. Now thirty-four weeks pregnant she's leaving work to pick up her three year old  son only to be attacked by one of these men. They have found her again. The man's hold is broken by a stranger. He claims to be here to protect her and her son. How can she trust him?
Security Expert Ryker Tillman has finally found Olivia and her son. He has been searching for them the last six months. He's shocked to see her very pregnant belly. He manages to rescue her and takes her to her home to get the boy only to find one of the men had killed the nanny and is holding the boy. He manages to get the boy released but is shot in the process. They run for the Shawnee National Forest to hide. Can he keep them safe? Why are they trying to kill Olivia and her son?
A terrifying journey to stay one step ahead of the mercenaries. God has a plan for these people, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and make Him Lord and watch Him protect you through this crisis.

Splash Down by Linda K. Rodante

My review today is on the Christian Contemporary Romance With Suspense, Splash Down. I really enjoy Linda's work and this book is no exception; it's well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Lynn Stapleton is trying to find her friend in the torrential rains of Hurricane Bella in Florida. They have called for an evacuation and she's been unable to find her friend at any of the shelters. She heads for the homeless tent city where she last saw her. What she finds is her friend's dead body lying under one of the demolished tents. When she calls for help a detective that she once met is in charge of the homicide. Lynn falls hard for the detective only to find out he might not be what she thinks he is.
Detective Rich Richards had seen Lynn at the abduction of a small child about a year ago. He found her fascinating then and even more so this time. When Lynn almost faints he allows her to leave with the address of where she will be staying. When he tries to contact her he can't find her and becomes upset. He is losing valuable time. His partner thinks Lynn might be involved in the incident. Rich doesn't believe that and is drawn to her as he investigates.
A journey of intrigue as they look for a killer and find themselves involved in a sex trafficking ring. 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. In this trying time we are living in fear, terror, and violence is running a muck. God is our only answer. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in and protect you. God is so good.

Amish Sanctuary by Katie Lee

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Amish Sanctuary. I like the stories that Katie writes. I really enjoy the Amish stories and I really like the suspense stories so this one is a winner in my book. It's well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you will love it.
Counselor Naomi Kemp left the Amish Community eight years ago when she went to an Englisher party and was attacked. Naomi finished school and went to college to become a counselor to help other girls who had been abused. Now she is returning to flee with her patient's baby to keep it safe from a killer. She knew the community wouldn't welcome her back but they should help a baby, right? On her way home her car is struck and she crashes. She flees from the car as the man who hit her is trying to get to her and the baby. Which one is he trying to kill? She goes to her old best friend's furniture store but her friend is dead and she finds the man she once planned to marry instead. Will he help her protect the baby?
Sawyer Zook is a widower. His wife owned the store but after her death it now belongs to him. He is shocked to see Naomi. She is brokenhearted about Lisa's death and doesn't understand why he had married her. Naomi was once the love of his life he must protect her and the child. He doesn't have a home of his own but lives with his sister. Things don't go well when they bring violence into his sister's home.
A dangerous journey to find the killer before he kills them. God has a plan for these two broken souls. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Our world seems filled with evil and terror right now. God wants to help you but you must give Him your heart and make Him Lord so that you can free Him to move in your life.

We Go On by Regina Walker

My review today is on the Christian novel, We Go On. I was sent this book to read. The review is all my own. I liked the book. It is well written, heartbreaking, and heartwarming. It was kind of hard to read because I went through the death of a child. My daughter was bi-polar and tried to commit suicide more times than I can count. I have seen the inside of every mental ward in the state of Nebraska. The ironic part is the drug that finally killed her was purely accidental and at a time when she had got her life turned around and was doing well. A shock to me just like to this mother. We do have to go on.
Elizabeth Miller comes home from buying groceries only to find her twenty-one year old son hanging from a tree in the back yard. She manages to cut the rope and call for help. Her son is alive when he is taken to the hospital but dies soon after. Liz blames God for her son's death she also blames herself for not being there for him.
Josh Miller rushes home to find his son alive but in bad shape. He tries to be there for his wife but he can't seem to console her. He calls family and the pastor come and prays with them. He is convinced God will save him. The doctors rear if he survives he will never be able to function. After his death Josh tries to care for his wife and son but it seems to be of no affect. He can't help but blame Cody.
Sixteen year old Tyler Miller goes through all the funeral and trying to pick up the pieces of his family. He blames himself for not being with his brother that night. He had snuck out to party with his friends. He tries to get his mom to come back to life with them. It's a hard struggle as she refuses to function.
A terrible journey through the valley of the shadow of death. God has a plan to bring this family back together. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil.

Christmas in Shotgun Ridge by Mindy Neff

My review today is on the Romance, Christmas in Shotgun Ridge. This is number eight in the series Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge. I really enjoyed this book my only fault is there is a couple of sex scenes.
They are not something I like to read about. Otherwise I really liked the book. It is well written and Mindy handled the past abuse issue in good taste.
Clay Callahan road out in the direction of his neighbor'a ranch and found her at the feet of her prized bull. She had been stepped on by her pet bull. Clay got the doctor on his way and held her till help came. He had been in love with this woman for years. He didn't care if she wanted help or not she was going to have it. He would take care of everything.
Cherry Peyton was putting out a salt block when something startled her bull. She didn't get out of the way in time. She ended up with a bad cut and possible fracture on her leg and several broken ribs. The doctor came but she refused to go to the clinic. She didn't have money for that. Chance and  Clay took her to her home and treated her wounds. Much to her horror Clay stayed to help her with her chores since the doctor refused to allow her to put weight on her leg. She was ashamed to have Clay and his family see her shabby ranch. His family and the whole town showed up to help her. Why? She had isolated herself since she had moved here with her abusive husband. She didn't want anyone to know her shame. She soon found out every one knew and wanted to help her but her pride kept getting in the way. How was she suppose to handle the sexy cowboy that moved in and took over her life?
An awesome journey of trying to heal not only physically but emotionally.

Hunted by the Mob by Elisabeth Rees

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Hunted by the Mob. I really enjoy Elisabeth's work. This is no exception. The story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
FBI Agent Goldie Simmons arrives at the home of the witness she is to protect. There is a female officer standing outside by the door. Goldie asks her to come in for some water. The officer told her that her partner had already arrived so she went to look for him as the officer got a drink. The man she found wasn't her partner; she attacks him and they both fall into the pool. The man she attacked was a man from her past. A man she once loved and hoped to marry but he had left and never looked back. How could she trust this man as her new partner? The officer turned out to be her witnesses sister-in-law and attacks her pregnant witness. Goldie has no choice but to shoot her.
FBI Zeke Miller couldn't believe that his childhood sweetheart hadn't change at all. She looked just the same but there was definitely a change on the inside. He wasn't sure what her problem was, she had been the one to cut off there relationship but she is cold and tough. Now there is a hit out on her life for killing the wife of a mobster. He must protect her.
A journey of frustration as each blames the other for their breakup and neither trusts the other one but God has a plan for these two a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and you'll have nothing to fear in this present turmoil.

Remember Me by Marion Ueckermann

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Remember Me. This is the first book in A Chapel Cove Romance Series. This is an excellent book. It is well written, humorous, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
At the age of thirteen, Clarise Aylward and her two best friends make a list of what they want to happen before they reach forty. They bury the list. Twenty-seven years later Reese (Clarise) returns to Chapel Cove divorced and defeated. She hides for awhile until her parents tell her she must get a job and find a new place to live. She had reached her goal of being a fashion model but her husband took her money, jewels, and vehicle leaving her almost broke. Now she had to start over. How had she come to this place? She runs into her ex-boyfriend, a boy she once loved but left. How could he care for her after she hurt him so.
Heath Brock runs into Reese, she's still as beautiful as he remembers but she's married right? Her pictures were splashed all over the tabloids. Heath has become the youth pastor at the church. Although he still lives in the same little trailer he did twenty-seven years ago he has become very well off. When he finds out that she is divorced he is determined to win Reese's heart once again.
A journey of ups and downs as the two people try to figure out what to do with each other. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. In this time of turmoil it might not seem like God cares but you have to ask Him into your life so that He can move to straighten out your mess. Just ask Him into your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Rocky Mountain Revenge by Rhonda Starnes

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Rocky Mountain Revenge. This is Rhonda's debut book for LIS. I found the book intriguing and look forward to her next story. The book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Veterinarian Grace Porter has returned to Blackberry Falls to help her sister, a place she hates. Her sister is divorcing her husband. She and her sister had inherited the clinic two years ago. She will have to find a replacement for her brother-in-law to run the clinic. She stops for gas about ten minutes from her sister's home. Her sister calls and want to video chat while she enter the house. Grace watches in horror as her sister is attacked by a man wearing a ski mask with the face of a bear. He throws her over the stair railing and the comes after Grace. The police officer that responds is her former boyfriend.
Police Chief Evan Bradshaw answers the call for a home invasion. The attacker runs off when they pulled up. His partner runs after him but lost him. Evan is upset to learn Grace has seen the man's face and the man knew her and told her she's next. He has to keep Grace and her sister safe as some is trying to kill them. He lost his wife and unborn child leaving him a single dad; he couldn't bare to loose Grace.
A terrifying journey running from a killer. The whole town steps up to help them. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him straighten out your mess; even in this trying time He can make things right.

Explosive Situation by Terri Reed

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Explosive Situation. This is book four in the continuity series, True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn. This has been a great series; it's written by some of my favorite authors. Terri is one of my favorites. This story is well written, full of faith, and  full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love it.
Detective Henry Roarke is on office duty because he was charged with excessive force on one of his cases. He wants more than anything to get out from under this investigation and get back to work. He is being interviewed by the beautiful Olivia when a text comes about a bomb threat. A threat that could harm his baby sister. He takes off. The IA officer goes with him.
Internal Affairs Officer Olivia Vance is investigating Henry. When he leaves in the middle of her interview with him she is forced to go with him. They find a bomb that goes off at Coney Island. She has a baby on the way, she shouldn't be out in the field with a bomber set on destroying Henry.
A dangerous journey to find the bomber. How did he get Henry's personal phone number? What is his connection to Henry's sister? How can he keep both women safe plus an unborn baby? God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. We now live in a time of fear and terror but God can keep you and your family safe. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Love Me by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Love Me. This is book two  in the Chapel Cove Romance Series. I really enjoy Alexa's work and this is no exception. This story is well written and heartwarming. You will laugh and you will cry but you are going to love it.
Kristina Vela Langley has returned home after her divorce. Her husband, a divorce lawyer, walked out on her taking everything of value. She has no choice but to come home to start over. She is helping her twin brother with his home repair business as he is on crutches. Twenty-seven years ago she and her friends had made a list of things they were going to do before they were forty. Now she is almost forty and everything is over for her until she meets a man with an adorable five year old daughter, Chelsea. They turn her life upside down.
Greg Matthews is a grieving widower with a five year old daughter. He has had to give up his former life of extreme sports and has moved to Chapel Cove so that his daughter could be close to her maternal grandparents. They go house shopping but can't seem to find anything his daughter likes. She finally finds a home she likes but it needs a lot of work. Can he find someone to help fix it up.
A journey to fix up a home but not fall for each other.  Chelsea has other plans for the two of them. God has a plan for these three, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan and not for evil. Even though the world has become one evil force after another if you give Him your heart he will protect you. The Bible says the the battle is not yours but His. He is so good.

Don't Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Don't Keep Silent. This is the book three in the series Uncommon Justice. Elizabeth is one of my favorite authors. I really love her work and was thrilled to get this book in the mail. This story is well written, full of action, and full of faith. I loved her characters. I know you will love this book.
Rae Burke is an investigative reporter. She is trying to follow her father's footsteps and does anything she can to get to the bottom of a story. Her brother sends for her and tells her his wife is missing. Zoey had been her roommate in college. Zoey had disappeared for a week in college only to come back covered in bruises. Rae brought her home and her brother fell in love with her and married her. They had a little girl but now Zoey has disappeared again. Alan needs Rae to find her. Rae goes to Jackson Hole Wyoming to talk to Zoey's mother and to get help.
Former DEA Agent Liam McCade had been undercover. He had been injured when trying to rescue Rae and had blown his cover. He couldn't help blaming Rae. She had used and betrayed him. He is still tring to heal. Now  she's back can he help her without breaking his heart again? How is he supposed to keep her safe when she refused to follow their plans?
A terrifying journey into the Wyoming mountains during full blown storms followed by drug traffickers and human traffickers out to destroy them. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. In this time of violence and pandemic fear is running rampant. God can protect you and your loved one. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Stolen Child by Jane M. Choate

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Stolen Child. Jane is an excellent author and I know you are going to love this book. Ir's well written, action packed, and full of faith. You will love her characters.
Army Ranger Grey Nighthorse is back in the states to find his daughter. She has been abducted. As he reaches his mother-in-law's home he's shot at. Who knew he was coming here? The kidnappers? He can't do this alone. He hires S&J Security/Protecion. One his his close buddies work there. They will help him. They assign a former FBI Agent that was trained in a task force on child abductions. He's not sure this woman can handle this.
Ex-FBI Agent Rachel Martin left the FBI after losing a child. Her failure to save the child caused her to loose her faith, panic attacks, sleepless nights, and take therapy. Can she do this? As she listens to the Ranger and her boss a panic attack comes over her. Her boss knew why she left the FBI. Why was she asking this of her? If she lost another child she wouldn't survive. As she listens she becomes intrigued.
A journey of two broken souls trying to find a precious child and stay one step ahead of a killer. God has a plan for these 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. I know that we are living in a time of fear and terror but God can protect you and your family if you allow Him to come into your life.