Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
We need a heart for the lost

Monday, May 31, 2021

Maids of Ulaid Collection by Kaitlynn Clarkson

My review today is on the Medieval Romance Collection, Maids of Ulaid. I really enjoy any medieval stories but so many are filthy. Kaitlynn does an awesome job with these stories. They are well written and heartwarming. I know you are going to love this series.

Aeveen: Healer of Raith Mor

Teitheoir Pearse taught her all about herbs and how to heal ever since she came to him as a six year old. Her father had died before he could tell anyone who they were or where they came from. Now ten years later they are under attack by the Finngail.

Cara: Builder of Dun Daen

Cara is helping to build with her father. He had been injured when Finngail attacked and is now not as strong as he once was. Now she designed for him also. They received a letter from Aaveen saying her friend Faolan had been injured and didn't know what else to try for he is not recovering.

Iona: Abbess of Beannchor

Iona is an abbess in charge of a monastery. She asked the Bishop for permission to leave her position to go to Beannchor to minister to the orphans. Many of the adults had been killed from the Finngail attack. The Bishop accepted her request. 

Finola: Princess of Dun Lethglaise

Finola wants to teach the Finngail prisoners to speak their language so she could find out what was the reason of these attacks. Her brother the king gives her permission.

Cadha: Judge of Ard Mhacha

Cadhla sat under her father a judge. She became very knowledgeable of the law. She often taught but her father thought she should marry so she did as he asked and left his care.

Eithne: Shepherdess of Lughmaidh

Eithne was born as a result of a rape. She was left by the road and found by a man whose wife had just lost a child. He took her home. She now is the same shepherdess as her mother was when she had been attacked.

Friday, May 28, 2021

Cold Case Trail by Sharee Stover

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Cold Case Trail. Sharee is a great writer and a fellow Nebraskan. I really enjoy her work. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of drama. I know you are going to love this one. And it takes place in Nebraska, how cool is that?

Forensic Psychologist Profiler Justine Stark is trying to find who killed her best friend ten years ago. They classified her death as "suspicious", an accidental overdose but Justine knew her friend didn't take drugs. She has found her best friend's diary and is now reopening up the cold case investigation. She goes out to investigate the barking of her "boys" (five dogs she's fostering) She is abducted and thrown in her trunk. The abductor heads out on the highway. She is rescued by her best friend's boyfriend. Her secret crush.

Nebraska State Patrol K-9 Officer Trey Jackson's partner, Magnum was injured; they are put on cold case duty until the dog's paw heals. Trey is taking a box of files to Justine, the woman he has secretly loved all these years so that she can do a profile on the killer. He is almost at her home when a car almost hits him head-on. He gives chase. When he stops the car he finds Justine in the trunk. He soon finds out that her life is in danger.

A terrifying journey of two broken souls trying to survive a cold-blooded killer. God has a plan for these two a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Texas Ranch Sabotage by Liz Shoaf

 My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Texas Ranch Sabotage. I really enjoyed this book. It's one of those books that you just can't put down. It's well written, action-packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.

Lieutenant Commander Tempe Calloway is home on leave. As a pilot in the Blue Angels, she crashed and is waiting for her evaluation to return to her team. Someone is trying to destroy her ranch. Her grandfather had recently died and had left a letter telling her there is a map to find gold. She tries to find the book the map is in but it has been sold. She must go to Scotland to find it. She has now returned home and is attack. She is rescued by a James Bond type from Scotland. Is this about the map? Who would know about the gold? After all, she's been through she doesn't trust any man. How can she trust him when he doesn't trust her?

DIA Special Agent Ewen Duncan watched Tempe steal something out of a book in his grandfather's library. He has followed her to her ranch in Texas. He is an undercover agent and goes by the cover of a famous author/billionaire. He offers to help Tempe find out who is trying to destroy her and her ranch but he can't seem to trust her when she refuses to tell him what she took from the book. Could she be a traitor?

A journey to stay one step ahead of the killer. They go through fires, plane crashes, bombs, and being shot down in a helicopter. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

Monday, May 24, 2021

Taken in the Night b Elizabeth Goddard

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Taken in the Night. This is book three in the series Mount Shasta Secrets. I'm a great fan of Elizabeth's work so I was thrilled to receive this book in the mail. This is an awesome book and I know you are going to love it. It's well written, action-packed, and full of drama.

Widow Danielle Collins and her daughter come to meet her brother for her daughter's birthday. Her brother contacts her to meet him at his campsite; this was not like him. Her brother was acting strange. He leaves them to get something out of the car to show her what was going on. She hears gunshots then a strange man comes into the tent and abducts them. They are rescued by her child's secret father. Can she keep this a secret? Will she lose her heart again?

Special Agent Reese Bradley (ex-SEAL) is at a convenience store buying water when his ex comes into the store acting odd. She tells him he is mistaken she doesn't know him. She grabs a bunch of fast food, throws money at the checker, and then runs out to a car. He follows her only to watch her car slide into a ditch. A man carrying a small child jumps out of the back seat. He manages to rescue them but can he find out who is after them? What is her brother involved in? Can he keep his heart safe?

A terrifying journey searching for some evidence the killers want, running from killers, and trying to stay out of past hurts. God has a plan for these three, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too; a good plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around even in a time of chaos like we are going through.

Friday, May 21, 2021

Last Landing by Edie James

 My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Last Landing. This is book six in the series Hope Landing Romantic Suspense. I have loved this series and I'm always sorry to see each book come to the end. I'm a big fan of Edie's. This story is well written, action-packed, and full of drama. I really enjoyed this one and I know you will too.

Former SEAL, NCIS Investigator Dale Bonham refused to listen to his FBI task force partner, Tamra. He burst into the room after his former partner. Tamra was caught by the drug dealer and used as a shield. Dale felt like he had no choice as he shot her to bring his ex-partner down. She would probably never forgive him. Now four years later he works for Knight Tactical, he and Tamra are being threatened by his ex-partner who is out on a technicality. How can he keep her safe when she still hates him? How can he ignore how beautiful she is and not lose his heart again? The FBI is watching his team; they must bring in a new man for help.

FBI Agent Tamra Bosch is on unpaid leave for having punched a fellow agent in the face. She is in Hawaii at a private resort going crazy. Dale shows up trying to talk her into coming with him when they received word that there is a warrant out for their arrest. Their enemy released a video of the two of them attacking him and killing him. Tamar has no choice but to flee with Dale. how could he have gotten more attractive than he was when she saw him last?

A terrifying journey to find Yablonski and prove he is still alive. They are chased by police, the FBI, and Yablonski himself. 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 plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life even in this time of chaos.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

His Pledge to Have by Shanae Johnson

My review today is on the Romance, His Pledge to Have. This is book five in the series A Silver Star Rance Romance. I really am a fan of Shanae's. I'm always thrilled to get the next book in her series. I've already pre-ordered book six. This book is delightful but yet handles series issues. I know you are going to love it.

Artillery Silver is trying to find a husband on an online dating service but they have all been losers. Why couldn't they be more like Carter? But he is engaged to her twin sister. Carter has been helping her find a husband. She suddenly realizes that Carter is perfect for her and she doesn't want her sister to marry him. They would never work.

Carter Shane is in love with Artillery but he promised to marry Gunny, Artillery's twin. He had agreed to marry Gunny because she would marry him but would then leave and he could keep his secret. How could he stay at the ranch if Artillery married another man? They finally agree they should marry and things start to go awry.

A great journey to keep the ranch from going to the wicked Cruella. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, give Him a chance and watch Him move in your life.

Friday, May 14, 2021

Show Me A Mistaken Identity by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Romance, Show Me A Mistaken Identity. This is book seven in the series, Cowboy Crossing Romances. I'm a big fan of Alexa's book so I'm always excited to get a new copy of her work. This one is a great example of her stories. It's well written, humorous, and all together delightful. I know you are going to love this one. 

Business Consultant Cat Larson is terrified as a man follows her. She sprains her ankle and steals a car. She will just take it around the block and bring it right back. She just wants out of this mess. She pull out into the road when a little voice asked "Who are you? Where are we going? Are we there yet?" She has kidnapped a child! Now what?

Widower Roberto Moore can't believe someone has stolen his car with his child in it. A beautiful woman brings it right back but then yells at him for leaving his child in a car. Is this woman for real? The woman tries to run but her ankle is sprained. He needs to take her to the police station but is suddenly attracted to her.

So goes a journey of two broken souls and a little matchmaker. I know you are going to love this story. God has a plan for this little family. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a plan for peace and not destruction even in a time of upevil like we are in right now. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life. 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Pioneer Devotion by Ramona Flightner

 My review today is on the Western Romance, Pioneer Devotion.This is book six in the series The O'rourke Family Montana Saga. Ramona has become one of my favorite authors. I was thrilled when I got this one to read and review. This is my own words. This story is well written, action packed and full of drama. I know you are going to love this one.

Maggie O'Rourke was separated from her father and her brothers at birth. Her father had been told that her and her mother died. Her mother married a man that said he would take care of them. After years of abuse the husband died and they were left with their brother-in-law, Jacques. A man even more abusive. He wanted Maggie and planned to take her. Now they had found their true family and life is going well. She is in love with a stagecoach driver. Her family still fears Jacques.

Philip Dunmore is a stagecoach driver. He has been in love with Maggie since the first day they met but he is much older than she is so he waits. Now she is old enough to marry but her father caught them in an embrace. He made Dunmore swear he would wait another year for her. Now he is regretting that promise. Then he is injured. Maggie is kidnapped.

A terrifying journey as everything comes to keep these two hearts apart. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life even in a time of chaos.

Monday, May 10, 2021

Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink

 My review today is on the Romantic Suspense, Pint of No Return. This is the first book in the series A Shake Shop Mystery. I'm a big fan of Dana's work so I was thrilled when she asked me to read her new story. This book is well written, humorous, and all together delightful. I know you are going to love it.

Trinidad Jones is recently divorced. Her ex-husband was married three times and is now in prison for embezzling. He left a business for each of his ex-wives (Bigley Babes). Trinidad decided to fulfil her dream and open an ice cream shop with monster freakshakes. Before her shop even opened Trinidad found a dead body. One of the other ex-wives is accused of the murder. Trinidad decides she will find the real killer. The town of Upper Sprocket is not really very accepting of the three ex-wives especially the chief of police. (The sister of the ex-husband) Upper Sprocket becomes a town of chaos as everyone is looking for a treasure that no one really knows exists. Who is trying to kill her and destroy her shop?

Can she find the true killer? What can the treasure be? A delightful journey to find anything that would be worth killing for with an assortment of quirky characters. God has a plan for this little town and its people a good plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, give Him a chance.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Spring Starter Collection by Taylor Hart

 My review today is on the Romance Collection, Spring Starter. This is four Sweet, Contemporary Romances. This is the first of Taylor's work that I have read. (I think) I really enjoyed this collection. It's well written, humorous, and heartwarming. I know you will love it.

The Stone Family Inn

Trey's mother passed away and she left him the beach house. Why? He was the oldest; why not sell it and share the money with his six siblings? As he prepares the house to sell he decides to keep it and fight for his first love. Ava has lost her husband and decides to buy the Stone beach house and make an inn but when she arrives to take possession Trey refuses to sell it to her.

The Broken Warrior

Navy SEAL Zane is declared dead but after a year he turns up very much alive. Sarah and Zane's best friend Jeff were broken hearted and after a night of weeping and drinking they end up in bed and she ends up pregnant. Zane takes off after he hears the news. Years later Sarah and her son are in trouble. Zane steps in to protect them.  

Rule #1-Don't Fall for Mr. Wrong

Sara is seeing off her first love. He is going to Africa for a year. She's broken hearted. She literally runs into a totally rude man. This man insists on helping her when her car won't start. He ends up teaching one of her classes. She is drawn to him. Beau lost his wife a year ago. he has no interest in finding a new romance. But he is attracted to this beautiful woman and can't get her out of his head.

Flirting with Your FBI Heartbreaker 

FBI Agent Sam Knight doesn't want to be on this assignment but he requested it because his ex is in danger. Alexa Fulbright has been trying to forget Sam for seven years. Now he's right here in her space saying her boyfriend is a drug dealer. 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Targeted for Revenge by Karen Kirst

 My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Targeted for Revenge. I always enjoy Karen's books. This one is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are really going to love this one.

Tessa Vitale is the daughter of a crime family. She has been hiding from her brother but her brother has tracked her down is attempting to kidnap her daughter and kill Tessa. She doesn't know what to do but turn to her daughter's father. A man who left pregnant and alone. He isn't aware he has a child will he be willing to help her?

Mounted Police Officer Mason Reed loved Tessa but her brother had informed him that Tessa had another part time boyfriend. So he left her. Now he finds he has a three year old daughter. Can he keep the girls of his life safe and out of the hands of a killer?

A horrendous journey to keep out of the sites of this killer and his thugs. God has a plan for you these three, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life even in the midst of chaos.