Laura Mabry is entangled in lies to cover up a ten-year-old mistake, which threatens to fall apart when her old love, Jon Locklear, shows up to investLaura Mabry is entangled in lies to cover up a ten-year-old mistake, which threatens to fall apart when her old love, Jon Locklear, shows up to investigate a murder for which she is the main witness. Carter weaves suspense through what is mostly a romance story. As Jon and Laura try to work through their relationship, the murder case becomes more complicated when Laura and her son's lives are threatened. Jon's and Laura's faith guides them as they renew their love and struggle to solve the murder before more lives are put in danger. I recommend this book for anyone who loves a romance with a suspense twist. ...more
Marlene did an excellent job of describing the common spiritual truths that defined Biblical women who were from vastly different timeframes and cultuMarlene did an excellent job of describing the common spiritual truths that defined Biblical women who were from vastly different timeframes and cultures. Marlene clearly teaches three secrets that were present in each of these women's lives, secrets that can enrich our relationships with God. This study is easy to read and yet reveals deep spiritual truths....more
I'm not sure what happened when I submitted the review but I didn't read it two times :)
This is the third book in Coble's Rock Harbor series and I've I'm not sure what happened when I submitted the review but I didn't read it two times :)
This is the third book in Coble's Rock Harbor series and I've enjoyed all of them. Coble skillfully weaves suspense, romance, and faith in her books. It pulls us into the exciting and, sometimes heartbreaking, lives of a canine search-and-rescue team. This story revolves around a secret operation in a cave on Michigan's Upper Penninsula, an operation that someone is willing to murder to disrupt. At the same time, the life of a member of the search team is in danger. The main character, Bree Nicholls must solve both mysteries before more lives are lost. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romantic suspense story. Note: although this book can be read as a stand-alone story, I recommend that the series is read in order for a richer sense of the characters and the setting....more
As usual, DiAnn Mills writes a suspenseful story filled with endearing characters and thrilling moments. April Ramos, FBI Agent, is entangled in a webAs usual, DiAnn Mills writes a suspenseful story filled with endearing characters and thrilling moments. April Ramos, FBI Agent, is entangled in a web of intrigue when she is taken hostage by a desperate father, Jason Snyder.
Jason's unbelievable story of being framed for murder by an unscrupulous sheriff seems impossible to April but, as she uses her investigative skills, the unlikely story begins to ring true. In spite of the risk to her career and to her life, April is determined to clear Jason's name and to expose the sheriff.
I highly recommend Burden of Proof. DiAnn Mills fans will love this story and those who are reading one of her books for the first time will want to read more!...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; perhaps it's for youth but I was captivated by the story. L'Engle creates a believable almost-sixteen girl, Vicky AustI thoroughly enjoyed this book; perhaps it's for youth but I was captivated by the story. L'Engle creates a believable almost-sixteen girl, Vicky Austin, who, along with her family, struggles as she watches the deterioration of her grandfather from cancer.
In the midst of her struggle, she is pursued by three young men: Leo, a family friend who now seeks romance, Zachery, a troubled young man who sees Vickie as a person he can depend upon to bring normalcy into his life, and Adam, her brother's coworker at the marine-biology station, whose work with dolphins fascinates her.
When Adam introduces Vicky to the dolphins, he discovers she has a natural telepathic power that can help him with his experiments in dolphin communications.
As the summer passes, Vickie must deal with life, loss, love, and confusion about her feelings for the three young men in her life. She finds solace in her poetry but, when her worst fear becomes reality, she finds she needs the love of others to overcome her grief.
Madeleine L'Engle's story has the drama of vividly portrayed characters and events of the spiritual and moral dimensions of common human experiences.
I highly recommend this book to youth and adults, alike. ...more
Watchlist: Two Serial Thrillers in One Killer Book is a page-turner plot devised by Jeffery Deaver, who then chose twenty one of the greatest thrillerWatchlist: Two Serial Thrillers in One Killer Book is a page-turner plot devised by Jeffery Deaver, who then chose twenty one of the greatest thriller authors to each write a chapter. The first story, The Chopin Manuscript, flows seamlessly into the second, The Copper Bracelet.
In The Chopin Manuscript, Harold Middleton finds a previously unknown score by Frédéric Chopin. He is unaware that the manuscript contains a dangerous secret hidden in Chopin's handwritten notes that threatens the lives of thousands of Americans. He reunites a group, the Volunteers, that once pursued war criminals, to protect the manuscript, to discover the secret, and to keep it out of the hands of those who would use it for their deadly plan.
In The Copper Bracelet, Harold Middleton and the Volunteers return to pursue a terrorist group that plots to destroy the tenuous peace between India and Pakistan and to throw the world into nuclear war. The group races to find a devious terrorist called the Scorpion and to stop the plot to destroy the world's governing and economic systems.
Each author stays true to their unique writing style as they create a seamless, action-packed story of suspense and intrigue. They introduce new characters and fill each chapter with unexpected twists and turns. Once you start this book, it's almost impossible to put down.
This is a secular book and there is a smattering of profanity and some violence. I highly recommend Watchlist to anyone who loves fast-paced, action-packed stories....more
No one can bring out the depth of the characters quite like Ann Tatlock. I've loved every one of her books and this one is no exception. By the time INo one can bring out the depth of the characters quite like Ann Tatlock. I've loved every one of her books and this one is no exception. By the time I'd finished the book, the characters had become like precious friends and I was sad to turn the last page.
The Crane family, devastated by infidelity, moves to an old house in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Soon, they learn that the house is free from time restrictions and people who lived there in the past and even in the future cross paths with the family. The Cranes slowly move from pain to healing to forgiveness when tragedy strikes - their young son is missing. The threads of healing and forgiveness run through this touching story.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves rich characters and an inspiring story. ...more
The Auschwitz Escape was compelling and shocking. With few graphic details, Rosenberg describes the horrors of Auschwitz and highlights the people whoThe Auschwitz Escape was compelling and shocking. With few graphic details, Rosenberg describes the horrors of Auschwitz and highlights the people who risked their lives to save Jewish families and to alert Europe and the U.S to the atrocities in the camps.
This isn't for sensitive readers but I recommend it to anyone who wants to read about the courage of hundreds of people, both inside and outside of the camps to save the Jewish people. ...more
What do daily spiritual battles look like? How do we fight an enemy who desires to separate us from God? “Intentional Warfare, Winning the Daily SpiriWhat do daily spiritual battles look like? How do we fight an enemy who desires to separate us from God? “Intentional Warfare, Winning the Daily Spiritual Battles,” seeks to answer these questions. Mary Scro’s goal is to alert believers to the enemy’s attacks and to guide them to become battle ready. She encourages the reader to be intentional about training for battle.
Scro uses the acronym W A R F A R E to outline the aspects of battle training and the weapons that enable believers to be victorious in their daily lives. This structure makes the principles she teaches easy to understand and to implement.
I enjoyed how Scro wove scripture and personal experience in a way that enabled me to relate to her struggles and to gain confidence in my ability to be victorious. Questions at the end of each chapter encouraged me to apply the lessons to daily life.
This book increased my understanding of spiritual warfare and better prepared me for the battles I face each day. I recommend it to believers who want to become more aware of the enemy’s tactics and better trained to win the day-to-day battles.
I received a copy of this book for review in exchange for an honest review. ...more
Riley Keep, former man of God, former missionary, a ghost of who he used to be. Wife, daughter, and faith have all been lost in the aftermath of a sinRiley Keep, former man of God, former missionary, a ghost of who he used to be. Wife, daughter, and faith have all been lost in the aftermath of a single act of wickedness. Any chance of forgiveness seems a distant dream.
But then he hears rumors of a small town in Maine where miracles are happening. He thought he'd never return to the scene of his despair but the chance of a cure lures him.
Dickson weaves a powerful story that gripped me from the first page. Her characters are richly developed and soon took a place in my heart. It's a mesmerizing read and I can't recommend it highly enough! ...more
Two homicides have rocked the city of Houston. Are they the work of a serial killer, or is a copycat trying to get away with murder?
That is the questiTwo homicides have rocked the city of Houston. Are they the work of a serial killer, or is a copycat trying to get away with murder?
That is the question facing Special Agent Bethany Sanchez, who is eager to begin her assignment in violent crime but anxious about meeting her new partner. Special Agent Thatcher Graves once arrested her brother, and he has a reputation for being a maverick. Plus, their investigative styles couldn't be more opposite: he operates on instinct, she goes by the book.
When hot leads soon fizzle out, their differences threaten to leave them deadlocked. But an attempt on their lives turns up the heat, bringing them closer together, while new evidence suggests a shocking twist to the case.
As usual, Mills has written a fast-paced story. Deadlock wasn't as intense as the previous books in her FBI:Houston series. The story focused on the contentious relationship between Sanchez and Graves. Mills richly developed the two characters and how the blend of their two styles led to a more effective investigation.
Deadlock is a fun read. The plot interweaves the action with the conflict between Agents Sanchez and Graves. Mills skillfully develops a plot with twists and turns that leaves you guessing to the end. ...more
John Quincy and Louisa Adams's unexpected journey changed everything. Jane Hampton Cook has written a sweeping, riveting tale across forbidding oceansJohn Quincy and Louisa Adams's unexpected journey changed everything. Jane Hampton Cook has written a sweeping, riveting tale across forbidding oceans and frozen tundra. Cook has crafted a spell-bounding history that's easy to understand and reads like a gripping novel. She tells the story through the narratives of John and Louisa's diaries and letters and paints an intimate picture of their struggles and victories. Banished to Russia because of his unpopular political views, John and Louisa's diplomatic work secured the future of the young United States.
If you love history, this book is a rare jewel. It is the most captivating historical book I've read. I grew to know and respect John and Louisa, their emotions and struggles with their situation. From John's determination as the ambassador to Russia to Louisa's sorrow at her separation from her sons and her confusion at the working of the Russian court, this is story of humanity in and among the dangers of politics. All history buffs will be caught up in it. ...more
When Marcia Moston's husband cane home with a call to foreign missions, she was sure that God had the wrong, number. His call conflicted with her own When Marcia Moston's husband cane home with a call to foreign missions, she was sure that God had the wrong, number. His call conflicted with her own dreams, demanded credentials she didn't have, and required courage she couldn't seem to find. She promised to follow where God led, but she never thought the road would lead to a Mayan village on a Guatemalan mountainside.
From the treacherous road trip to their new village home, to learning to navigate a new culture, to a stateside mission field in Vermont, Moston's journey reveals that God leads just as clearly as he did in biblical times. Her candid account tells a story of learning to trust and obey when faithfulness seems foolish.
Written with humor and insight, Call of the Coward is an engaging reminder that with our very real God in control, cowards become courageous and ordinary people find great purpose.
I love this book! It's written in a conversational style, almost like Marcia's sitting with you. It's an honest portrayal of her feelings and her faith as she grasps God's will and surrenders to it. It was fun to read and yet it challenged my faith. I think everyone would enjoy it. ...more
Restaurant owner Whitney Monroe is desperate to save her business from a hostile takeover. The inheritance of a decaying Gilded Age hotel on North CarRestaurant owner Whitney Monroe is desperate to save her business from a hostile takeover. The inheritance of a decaying Gilded Age hotel on North Carolina’s Outer Banks may provide just the ray of hope she needs. But things at the Excelsior are more complicated than they seem. Whitney’s estranged stepfather is entrenched on the third floor, and the downstairs tenants are determined to save the historic building. Searching through years of stored family heirlooms may be Whitney’s only hope of quick cash, but will the discovery of an old necklace and a Depression-era love story change everything?
This is my favorite of Lisa Wingate's books. This story was steeped in history and I was drawn into Alice's world told through the old letters Whitney found in the Excelsior. Lisa developed Whitney as a rich character, dealing with past pain and present crises. She was torn between doing what would save her business or what was best to do for the people of Outer Banks and for her heritage. When I read the last page, I felt like I was saying goodbye to a friend.
If you like Lisa Wingate's books, you will love The Seakeeper's Daughters. If you are new to Lisa's books, I highly recommend this one. ...more
The sleuthing duo, Mac Smith and Annabell Reed, are married in the National Cathedral. Soon after a violent murder shatters the tranquility of the chuThe sleuthing duo, Mac Smith and Annabell Reed, are married in the National Cathedral. Soon after a violent murder shatters the tranquility of the church community and interrupts Mac and Annabel's newlywed bliss. Devoted to each other and to their work and trying to avoid other entanglements, they find themselves drawn into harsh and unholy realities. A similar crime in England and a collection of strange characters including a playboy priest, a jealous husband, and terrorist elements deepen the mystery.
This was an enjoyable book with several twists and turns that kept me guessing. The characters are not developed very deeply but the plot is intriguing. It's a fun mystery....more
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