Journey to New Heights

Journey to New Heights
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Baby Protection Mission by Laura Scott

 My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Baby Protection Mission. This is book one in the continuity series Mountain Country K-9 Unit. Laura's one of my favorite authors so it's a great way  to start the new series. Like all Laura's books it's well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. You are going to love it.

Rancher Cade McNeal has taken his one-month old nephew to the store with hm. His sister needs some time alone to sleep. His sister sends a text asking him to meet her at Elk Valley Park. When he arrives at the park a man dressed in black runs toward him. Cade runs still holding the baby as Melissa screams for him to run. The man slips and falls. "Stop! Police!" a female voice rings out. Cade slips and falls. He sees Melissa shoved into a dark van.

Mountain Country K-9 Officer Ashley Hanson is a rookie on the task force. She stares at the black van. Its license plate is covered in mud. Turning to the man holding the baby she asks what is going on. The man explains that the man was trying to kidnap the baby but took his sister instead. She finds out the father isn't around here as he wanted nothing to do with the baby. Ashley calls for backup.

A terrifying journey to stay a step ahead of the man who has kidnapped Melissa and find out why he wanted a one-month old baby. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Lethal Danger by Jerusha Agen

My review today is on the  Christian K-9 Suspense, Lethal Danger. This is book four in the series Guardians Unleashed. I haven't read any of Jerusha's work before but I have loved this book. It's well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I really enjoyed her characters. I know you are going to love it. It will be released on April 25. You need to pre-order it today.

Jazz Lamont had a terrible childhood. She had joined the military but was unable to fit in. Now she works for Phoenix K-9 Security at her aunt's Tri-City Fair, the only place she ever felt like she fit in. She's about to lose the  only friend she's ever had. She's getting married and they'll never be so close again. Life is hard! She meets her favorite author and he wants to feature her in one of his books. She's thrilled but finds herself falling for the man. He's made it clear he wants no relationship. 

Thriller author Hawthorne Emerson was an investigator in the military. His books are base on his experiences. His little sister asks him to investigate the death of her boyfriend. They had both been raised in a cult but had escaped. Had Sam's death had something to do with the cult? Joining the security team at the fair to investigate the teen's death, he meets a fascinating woman. She's a PK-9 security team member. He is not looking for a relationship and she is not a believer. Why is he drawn to her? Can they work together?

An exciting journey as accidents are happening all around them. Finding the person who is destroying the fair is personal to these two. God has a plan for them, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, A good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life even in this time of political unrest and turmoil.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Earning the Mountain Man's Trust by Mistie M. Beller

 My review today is on the Christian Historical Romance, Earning the Mountain Man's Trust. This is book four in the series Brothers of Sapphire Ranch. I'm a big fan of Mistie's work and was so excited to receive this one. I have enjoyed this series. This book is well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. This is basically a love triangle story. I know you are going to love it but it's hard because you want to root for each of these men. I know you are going to love it.

Eric LaGrange had received a letter that he had become a father. He had no idea that was even possible. Now he was on his way to see his daughter. It was obvious his chance with Naomi was gone. He had left her and hadn't seen her in almost two years.

Naomi Wyatt had traveled west with her sister. She had been pregnant and was to be a mail order bride but that didn't work out. She had a terrible time with her pregnancy. She had wanted Eric with her. Now she has realized that would never happen. So she has promised to marry her sister's brother-in-law. Jonah Colter is building them a home. They would be marry soon. 

A complicated journey in the wild west. God has a plan for these three a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Shadow of Hope by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Christian Romantic Suspense, Shadow of Hope. This is book four in the Shadow Lake Survival Series. Susan is one of my favorite authors. I'm a huge fan of her work and am always looking forward to the next story. As an author myself I'm not sure how she keeps coming up with new ideas. This book is well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. I know you will love it.

Ava Weston has signed up for  the Shadow Lake Survival training. She has every intention of hiding out in a cabin left to her. She has a stalker after her plus the police are after her as a patient of hers died and she is accused of the murder. Is her stalker here at this class?

Shadow Lake's weapons expert Micha Nichols is teaching the survival class. Someone was after the only woman in the class. She has received a threatening note and then was attacked on the trail to the latrine. He must help this beautiful guest but what is she keeping from him and his team? Can he keep her safe?

A terrifying journey to keep Ava safe and find out who the real killer is. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life even in this time of political unrest. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

My Hospital Adventure by Glenda Parker

So I want to thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes. I haven't felt well since Christmas but couldn't really tell you what was wrong. I started having problems with being light headed and dizzy. My daughter, a nurse, advised me to try Electrolytes and that did help. I was exhausted all the time. On Thursday my neck and back started aching.  I hurt enough that I didn't go to my great grand daughter's program and our church fellowship. I wasn't able to sleep well but went to prayer on Friday morning and breakfast but didn't stay long as the pain came back. I spent that day in my recliner with a heat pad.

Saturday was worse. I started having muscle spasms on the left side of my back. That night I wasn't able to sleep at all. It hurt to sit and it hurt to lie down. The only relief I found was taking a pulsing shower. That would las for about an hour. I was taken Tylenol and Ibuprofen every three hours. Finally Sunday I got dressed and went to the hospital. All i wanted was something for pain.

Because of where the pain was the doctor ordered an EKG. All my vitals were fine. She ordered a blood test. She told me I would have to call someone to take me home. Not a problem and I texted my daughter. I explained where I was and someone needed to come get my car. I needed someone to take over the coffee bar and greet as I wouldn't be able to be there that morning. They needed to pray for me. The doctor soon came back and told me I wasn't going anywhere. My hemoglobin was only at a four when it should be an eleven. After a Ct scan they were finally gave me morphine as that would help oxygenate my blood.

It was St. Patrick's Day so I had corned beef and cabbage. I received two pints of blood and did feel better. I had dry heaves after lunch so no more Morphine. I was finally able to sleep. Monday my regular doctor came and told me they found a slow leak in my small intestines. I would see a surgeon the next day. My family came to seen me. It was a long day and still painful.. What they gave for pain made me ill so I went on just Tylenol. Tuesday morning my doctor came and told me the surgeon wouldn't be in because it bleed was in a place where he couldn't reach. She was going to send me home. I needed another unit of blood but I could leave after that. I would have to make an appointment in Omaha at the Medical Center.

An hour later the surgeon came. I really liked him. He was really concerned and told me he would be making arrangements for my procedure. He told me to stay in the hospital and take it easy. I still only had a third of the blood I should have. Then my doctor sent me home. My children were very upset since they had talked to the surgeon.

I will now go to Omaha on April 8th. They will use the capsule with the camera to find the leaks and take care of it. I'm trying to take it easy and I'm doing much better. I look forward to having all this over. Thank you again.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Undercover Colorado Conspiracy by Jodie Bailey

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Undercover Colorado Conspiracy. I'm a big fan of Jodie's work so I was thrilled to get this one in the mail. It's well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.

Army Special Agent Thalia Renner is undercover with her partner. They are investigating an adoption agency that seems to be targeting military couples. She and Phillip are posing as a married couple hoping to adopt. Two military couples have been selected for the mountain resort adoption seminar and are there free of charge. She is out for a predawn run when she is attacked. Is her cover blown already?

Army Special Agent Phillip Campbell is posing with his partner as a married couple. The first morning his partner is attacked. The resort sees his wife's bruises and assumes he is an abuser. This won't help them with getting higher up on the adoption list. The attacks keep coming! What are these people hiding? Who is the boss? Can he keep her safe?

A terrifying journey to find the evidence they need to stop this adoption ring. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm even in this time of political unrest. Trust Him with all your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Kidnapping Cold Case by Laura Scott

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Kidnapping Cold Case. I'm a big fan of Laura's work. I'm always excited to get a chance to read one of her new books. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.

Forensic Artist Jacy Urban had been called into the police station to help on a case. She was on her way home. It wasn't too late so she shouldn't be nervous. She wasn't a teenager like the missing girls plus it had been ten years since she had been kidnapped, So why was she so worried. As she reached her apartment she is attacked and the man sprays her with pepper spay, fighting back she screams. A man comes to her rescue, the same one who rescued her ten years ago.

Detective Cash Rawson worked for the police force in Madison. When he heard of the missing girls he was struck with how similar they were to Jacy's attack a decade ago. He came to Appleton to talk with Jacy, she was the reason he became a cop, but missed her at the police station. He followed her home and arrived as she was attacked. He was thankful he had been there to save her. She obviously is a target again.

An exciting journey to find the hidden secrets of Jacy's mind and stay out of the killer's sight. God has a plan for these two. A plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. Trust Him and make Him Lord.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Lethal Mountain Pursuit by Christy Barritt

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Lethal Mountain Pursuit. This is a K-9 Search & Rescue Novel. I always enjoy Christy's books and movies so I was glad to get this one in the mail. It's well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.

Natalie Pearson had come to her sister's little cabin in the Smokey Mountains to hide from a killer. She had witnessed the killing, been attacked by the killer's dog, and left for dead.. She woke up to the sound of someone trying to break in to the cabin. She crept in to warn her sister but she wasn't there. She snuck out of the cabin and ran. The killer had found her.

Former detective Andrew Moore and his K-9 were out taking a nighttime walk. It was the middle of the night, his dog had been barking so he had given up on trying to sleep. He heard a man yelling. It certainly one of the women from the other cabin in these woods.. He went to investigate. The woman was in trouble.

An intense journey to keep Natalie safe and find her sister while staying ahead of a cold blooded killer. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you, a good plan for peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life, even in this time of political turmoil.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Dawn's Hidden Threat by Elizabeth Goddard

 My review today is on the Christian Romantic Suspense. Dawn's Hidden Threat. This novella is the conclusion of the series Missing in Alaska. If you've read any of my post you know I'm a huge fan of Elizabeth's work. I'm on her launch team and can't wait to get my hands on the next book. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. The perfect end  to an awesome series. I know you are going to love it.

DEA Agent Angie Greenwood has her gun on her man. She is about to shoot the man when the snow and earth fall out from under her. She wakes up to slobbery kisses by a K-9. Where is she? What happened? Who is she?

Ridge Ledger is out using a drone's to predict avalanche data. Thunder, his K-9 is off the clock and running all over. He finds him in a cave inside the mountain. He sniffed and nudged a lump on the ground. A body! She was alive. He couldn't risk moving her. He went outside the cave to call for help when the woman's fist hit his face. Angie! Could this really be the woman he loved? She had left him and not looked back.

A terrifying journey to keep Angie safe when she couldn't remember her own name. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for destruction. Make Him Lord of your life and watch Him move in your life.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Targeted for Elimination by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Targeted for Elimination. I'm a fan of Jill's work and was glad to get this one in the mail. Its an amazing book and I know you are going to love it. It's well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue.

New Gatlinburg Police Detective Jen Blackwell is out running a trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She heard a scream. No animal made a sound like that. she soon found a man who had been shot by an arrow. In just a moment whoever was out there was shooting at her. She lost her footing and fell. She rolled off the path. Jen was met with her ex-boyfriend of seventeen years ago.

Federal Park Ranger Tyler Cade was shocked to see Jen. As he tried to figure out what she was saying, Jen tackled him saving him from the arrow whizzing through the air. What was going on.

A terrifying journey to find the killer and keep Jen and her father safe. Who was after her and why. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Friday, February 16, 2024

False Sins by Edie James

 My review today is on the romantic suspense, False Sins. This is book two in the series Redemption Creek. I'm a big fan of Edie's and I'm always thrilled to get one of her books. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.

In the last book Bridger North had to save Jane Reilly's life. It wasn't her fault, in this book Jane's ex is the problem. Not only must he save her but also her ex's child her ex is using against her. Her ex offers her his son for $30,000. She has no choice but to give him the money. Soon it's evident that there is much more to this situation.

Bridger North is an Ex-SEAL. He and his team have come to Redemption Creek at the request of Jane's brother who is a team member but is missing at this time. Bridger cares deeply for Jane and is willing to lay down his life for her. He is wounded. Can he and his team save Jane and the boy?

A horrific journey to stay out of the sights of the killers and find evidence to save Jane. God has a plan for these two an plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for peace and not for destruction.  

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Dangerous Ranch Threat by Karen Kirst

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Dangerous Ranch Threat. I really enjoy Karen's book and I'm always glad to receive one in the mail. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know you will love it.

Rancher/teacher Cassie West is thrilled with the fund raiser for the agriculture program. She goes out into the High school's barn but is attacked. She is saved when her ranch hand Luke calls out to her and the attacker runs off. Who would want to kill her?

Luke McCoy was on an extend medical leave from the police department in Texas. He thought he had left behind the violence when he moved to Tulip. He loved working on the ranch with Cassie. He had come to town to get to know his family (although they didn't know about him) Now he had a new mission, to keep Cassie alive and find the killer.

A horrific journey to stay one step ahead of a serial killer. God has a plan for these two, 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 work in your life.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Montana Witness Chase by Sharon Dunn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Montana Witness Chase. I'm a big fan of Sharon's and I'm always glad to get one of her books in the mail. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.

Hope Miller is in witness protection after testifying against her brother's killer. Her handler brought her to her new home in Whitetail, Wyoming. Her apartment was over the pizza place. She watched the marshal drive away. She was so alone.

U. S. Marshal Andrew Lewis drove Hope to her new home. He didn't know why he felt so  protective for this witness. As they drove through town there was a crowd of people, an Art Walk, Hope told him. A man pounded on the hood of his car as he crawled by. The man looked familiar. As he drove out of town he remembered the man, a hired assassin. Hope was in trouble.

A terrifying journey to stay one step ahead of 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 good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your live, even in this time of chaos.

Wild Heart's Haven by Lacy Williams

My review today is on the Christian Historical Romance, Wild Heart's Haven. This is book four in the series Wagon Train Matches. I'm a big fan of Lacy's work. When I read at the end of book three that she was matching these two together I knew it would be good and it was awesome. I loved these two characters. I know you are going to love it too.

Rachel lost her husband when their wagon train was attacked. She and her brother were all she had left. A wagon train came by and allowed them to join. She was very pregnant and all she wanted was to go home. She didn't care who she offended or irritated. Her brother stole a horse and was killed, now she was totally alone. She blamed one of the train's captain, Owen for all her troubles..

Owen doesn't like Rachel in any way. He tries to talk his brother into marrying her but he refused. With no choice he marries her himself. The marriage causes trouble with all his family. His brother and his sister refused to have any thing to do with him. His other brother tells him he saw an East bound train so he asks her if that is still what she wants. They take off alone to find the train.

A terrible journey when the encounter the delivery of her child, an attack of wolves, and a wagon train from hell. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Undercover Baby Rescue by Maggie K. Black

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Undercover Baby Rescue. I'm a big fan of Maggie's books so I was glad to receive this one. This story is well-written, action-packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.

RCMP Officer Justin Leacock works for the National Cybercrime Unit. He visits his baby sister, an addict, in the hospital. Sadie just gave birth to a health baby boy. She shocks him when she tells him she wants him to raise her son, him and his ex. They had broke up months ago. He did promise to pray about it but he wasn't ready to be a dad. His life was a mess. As he left his sister a nurse stopped him. He saw a man wheel the baby out of the room. He went to the chapel to pray. He heard an alarm, an Amber Alert, a baby is missing.

Corporal Violet Jones of the Missing Person Unit was called to the hospital. A baby was kidnapped. A dangerous organization is kidnapping and trafficking newborn babies. She must find Justin's nephew. They go undercover to find the baby.

A terrifying journey into the evil world of crime. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life even in this time of chaos.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Hidden Sins by Edie James

My review today is on the Christian Romantic Suspense, Hidden Sin. This is the first book in the  Redemption Creek Romantic Suspense. I'm a big fan of Edie's work. I was thrilled to get this book in a new series. It's well-written, action-packed and full of  intrigue. I know you are going to love it.

Former Black Ops Navy SEAL Bridger North is bored. It's been three years since he was forced out of the military. His last mission had been questionable. He and his team had been paid off an incredible amount of money but that didn't relieve the guilt they all felt. He and his best friend Tai are eating out when he receives a text from one of their teammates telling them someone is after him and asking him to do a favor for him. Jason needs him to go to his home town and finish a job he started. He and Tai left as soon as possible only to find Jason's sister is in trouble.

Jane Reilly is very concerned about her brother. He has come home from the military and bought a run down air strip. He was helping people in the small town but now he has disappeared. Then a tall, lean, guy turns up asking about her brother. Can she trust this stranger? Suddenly her whole life is turned upside down.

This is the beginning of a terrifying journey to find her brother and help her pastor. God has a plan for these two a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for  you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him move even in this time of chaos.

Protecting the Mountain Man's Treasure by Mistie M. Beller

My review today is on the Historical Christian Romance, Protecting the Mountain Man's Treasure. This is book three in the series, Brothers of Sapphire Ranch. I'm a huge fan of Mistie's work and I'm always thrilled to get a new book from her. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.

Jude Coulter takes his first trip to New York to deliver the families sapphires. Usually his older brother takes them. He is on his way back when there is an accident and he has amnesia. A woman comes forth and says she is his wife. Something is wrong here. He would never take a wife that fast and she is not a believer. He must protect his family and their mine.

Angela Larkin is from China. She has worked hard to get where she is. She now works for the Treasury Department and is sent on an undercover  mission to find out where he is getting the sapphires. He needs to pay tariffs on them. When he is struck by a crate on the train she sees her chance to get close to him to find out about the jems. She tells everyone she is his wife.

A long arduous journey across the United States. First by train and then by ship. Things shift when the enemy closes in on them. God has a plan for these two, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Monday, January 22, 2024

Tracking the stolen Treasures by Lisa Phillips

 I do apologize as it's been awhile since I have posted. My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Tracking Stolen Treasures. This is a K-9 Search and Rescue Novel. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know  you are going to love it.

FBI Agent Alena Sanchez goes undercover to a medical convention to catch a murderer and a violent gang of jewel thieves. As she was going to her chalet a woman with a small dog was kidnapped right before her eyes. This woman was her prime suspect. She threw the small dog, Kitty at Alena. Now what?

SVPD Officer Hank Miller and his K-9 partner arrived at the resort. Someone has been kidnapped. It was his job to find the woman. As he talked to the woman who had witnessed the kidnapping shots were fired. Someone was shooting at his witness.

Forced to work together they must avoid the traps set for them to find the killers and thieves. God has a plan for these two a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Monday, January 8, 2024

Buried Grave Secrets by Darlene L. Turner

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Buried Grave Secrets. This is a Crisis Rescue Team Novel. I'm a huge fan of Darlene's work and I'm always thrilled to receive one of her books in the mail. This one is a great example of her stories. It's well-written, action-packed and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.

Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Jordyn Miller is called to retrieve the bones of an unmarked grave. She must hurry as a hurricane is on its way. Her father, the Premier, texted her to watch her back as he had received threats. He demanded that she get in her car and wait for protection. So not happening. A few minutes later an SUV came barrowing to her. Great Constable Peters just what she needed.

Constable Colt Peters and his K-9 partner were called by the Premier to watch over his daughter. It didn't matter that they had broken up several months ago. Jordyn doesn't want him anywhere around her. Even as she argues a shot rings out. He must keep the love of his life safe. Who would want to hurt her.

A horrifying journey to keep safe and find out the answers they need. God has a plan for these two broken hearts, a plan for hope and for a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for peace and not for harm even in this time of chaos.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Cold Silence by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Christian Romantic Suspense, Cold Silence. This is the prequel of the Cold Harbor Novel. I'm a huge fan of Susan's work. I don't know where she get her ideas but she always comes up with something new and thrilling. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of faith. This is an incredible book and I know you are going to love it.

Captain Travis Chapman is a Green Beret and is able to accomplish any mission he is assigned but this one maybe too much. He is to go and protect the only woman he has ever loved. A woman who walked away from him and broke his heart. She has invented a military training prototype that when she's finished will change the military. The device has been stolen and the software. The porotype is useless without the codes and she is the only one that knows them. He must keep her safe.

Dr. Claire Reed has reported the missing prototype to her superiors. She is now out for a run when she is attacked and almost abducted. Travis her ex saves her. He is still as awesome as she remembered. She can't be with a man whose life is always in danger just like her military father who was killed. She was right to break things off with him but now she needed all his skills if she is to survive.

A terrifying journey to stay out of the hands of the thieves. God has a plan for these two broken hearts, a plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan for peace and not for harm, even in this time of chaos.. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life