K-9 Ranch Protection Crisis Rescue Team #6 By Darlene L. Turner
Ten years ago, Austin Murray froze, costing Izzy Tremblay her best friend's life. Now, AuK-9 Ranch Protection Crisis Rescue Team #6 By Darlene L. Turner
Ten years ago, Austin Murray froze, costing Izzy Tremblay her best friend's life. Now, Austin may be Izzy's only hope of living and finding her father's killer.
The killer knows Izzy is working unofficially to find the truth, and he has access to systems he shouldn't be able to touch. Now, he's using technology to help him track her. Worse he knows things about her that he shouldn't.
When an attack wipes three hours of memories from her brain, Izzy is left vulnerable. Could she have seen or done something that could bring a resolution to this case? Only time will tell if her perfect memory can be restored. If Austin can keep her safe.
Determined to keep Izzy safe, Austin offers his ranch as a hideaway. What could be safer? Hidden away on a ranch with an ex-partner she hasn't had contact with for a decade and a barn full of K-9s in training. There is just one little problem - keeping their hearts safe. But this is Love Inspired Suspense so I'll let you draw your own conclusions in the heart department.
Altogether, this is a good read. It doesn't contain any graphic material, which is how I like my books. So, if you love suspense that doesn't give you nightmares and romance that doesn't leave you feeling icky, give K-9 Ranch Protection a chance.
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Mountain Storm Survival Mountain Rescue By Cathy McDavid
Ten years ago, Kate Spencer made the biggest mistake of her young life, and she's been paying foMountain Storm Survival Mountain Rescue By Cathy McDavid
Ten years ago, Kate Spencer made the biggest mistake of her young life, and she's been paying for it ever since. But she's been given a chance to seek the forgiveness she so desperately needs. Now, she just needs Rand Walkins to listen to her.
Rand can't believe that the woman who ruined his life has been hired to help out at the wrangler youth camp he's called home for the last few years. To his way of thinking she got what she deserved and he's not ready to talk to her or forgive her. But as he observes her, she's not quite what he expected.
But when the annual overnight trail ride goes wrong, Rand is going to have to put his mistrust aside if he, Kate, and two young teens hope to survive.
Mountain Storm Survival is intense page-turning suspense. With nature and killers threatening them, Rand and Kate will have to work together if they hope to not only survive but to stop the killers. This is a book of second chances and forgiveness. But will their chance at something more come? Or will today be all they are given?
This book, being a Love Inspired Suspense offering, promises a happy-ending, clean-reading suspense, and G-rated romance - a perfect blend! This book is part of the author's Mountain Rescue series but is totally a standalone series. Highly recommended for anyone looking for their next good read.
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Mountain Storm Survival Mountain Rescue By Cathy McDavid
Ten years ago, Kate Spencer made the biggest mistake of her young life, and she's been paying for it ever since. But she's been given a chance to seek the forgiveness she so desperately needs. Now, she just needs Rand Walkins to listen to her.
Rand can't believe that the woman who ruined his life has been hired to help out at the wrangler youth camp he's called home for the last few years. To his way of thinking she got what she deserved and he's not ready to talk to her or forgive her. But as he observes her, she's not quite what he expected.
But when the annual overnight trail ride goes wrong, Rand is going to have to put his mistrust aside if he, Kate, and two young teens hope to survive.
Mountain Storm Survival is intense page-turning suspense. With nature and killers threatening them, Rand and Kate will have to work together if they hope to not only survive but to stop the killers. This is a book of second chances and forgiveness. But will their chance at something more come? Or will today be all they are given?
This book, being a Love Inspired Suspense offering, promises a happy-ending, clean-reading suspense, and G-rated romance - a perfect blend! This book is part of the author's Mountain Rescue series but is totally a standalone series. Highly recommended for anyone looking for their next good read.
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Following the Trail K-9 Search and Rescue #5 By Lynette Eason
Six years ago Lacey Jefferson left Timber Creek, North Carolina, and never looked back. SheFollowing the Trail K-9 Search and Rescue #5 By Lynette Eason
Six years ago Lacey Jefferson left Timber Creek, North Carolina, and never looked back. She never would have returned to her childhood home now if her sister hadn't gone silent days ago. But she's back and the old hurts have come back. And the worst part is having to seek out her ex-boyfriend Creed Payne, who just happens to be the sheriff.
But Lacey will do whatever it takes to locate Fawn even offer up the services of Scarlett, her search-and-rescue K-9 partner. When a missing child needs to be located fast Lacey doesn't hesitate to offer assistance she never imagined that she would stumble into something more. Something that puts a target on her back.
Has she been targeted because of her missing sister? Or has someone decided to make her pay the price for her father's past misdeeds? To learn the truth and to stay alive she'll have to work with Creed while protecting her heart from the upcoming heartbreak when she has to leave him behind again. Fans of Lynette Eason's work will delight in this upcoming release. This is an engaging read that will keep readers guessing as to who the guilty party.
* This book will release on January 25, 2022. *
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Following the Trail K-9 Search and Rescue #5 By Lynette Eason
Six years ago Lacey Jefferson left Timber Creek, North Carolina, and never looked back. She never would have returned to her childhood home now if her sister hadn't gone silent days ago. But she's back and the old hurts have come back. And the worst part is having to seek out her ex-boyfriend Creed Payne, who just happens to be the sheriff.
But Lacey will do whatever it takes to locate Fawn even offer up the services of Scarlett, her search-and-rescue K-9 partner. When a missing child needs to be located fast Lacey doesn't hesitate to offer assistance she never imagined that she would stumble into something more. Something that puts a target on her back.
Has she been targeted because of her missing sister? Or has someone decided to make her pay the price for her father's past misdeeds? To learn the truth and to stay alive she'll have to work with Creed while protecting her heart from the upcoming heartbreak when she has to leave him behind again. Fans of Lynette Eason's work will delight in this upcoming release. This is an engaging read that will keep readers guessing as to who the guilty party.
* This book will release on January 25, 2022. *
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Friend and Faux The Otaku Fairytales #1 By Erudessa Gentian
I think this is by far the most unique of the Lost Kerchiefs challenge stories. First, it is Friend and Faux The Otaku Fairytales #1 By Erudessa Gentian
I think this is by far the most unique of the Lost Kerchiefs challenge stories. First, it is set in today's world. And I'll be honest: I have never read anything written in the AnimeLit style, so I can't compare it to others in the same style.
All that being said, I did enjoy reading this book. It is easily read in a few hours and takes the reader into the life of a freshman college student. Asuka Gosse is attending because her grades have made her a highly desired student. She may not have the wealth or social status of the rest of the students, but she will work her hardest to prove her worth.
Of course, a new student who doesn't understand the current social hierarchy is pulled in by the machinations of an oh-so-helpful student willing to show her the ropes and help her navigate this new world. Yep, you can totally see where this is going.
I loved the ending. I'm not saying anything more because that will totally ruin it for you. Let's just say it was priceless and oh-so-perfect. I'm interested in what comes next in this new series and would highly recommend it to younger readers without hesitation.
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It was just supposed to be a weekend get-together with her sister's family - a chance to meet her newest niece. Now shAccidental Target By Theresa Hall
It was just supposed to be a weekend get-together with her sister's family - a chance to meet her newest niece. Now she'll be lucky to live to see another day. Allison Moore has a life she is satisfied with - a good job and a place to call her own. But when she is involved with an icy road accident rendering assistance could cost her her life.
Sergeant Jackson Archer is first on the scene of a car going off the road into a fence. The victim claims that she is the victim of attempted murder. When evidence seems to maybe collaborate her story Jackson needs to dig deeper into her story. Soon everywhere Allison goes someone seems intent on killing her.
If Jackson can't keep her safe her good samaritan story won't have a happy ending. Worse spending time with Allison is bringing up memories of his own loss - the vehicular death of his family five years ago.
As the killer continually tracks them down - suspicion takes root that there maybe someone on the inside betraying them. With no one to trust, Jackson may have to turn to the one person he blames for his loss - God. There is one thing he knows with certainty he can't do it alone much longer.
Theresa Hall's Accidental Target will keep you engaged as Allison's weekend away turns into a fight to survive. Allison and Jackson both have a lot that they are carrying around and this brush with losing their lives makes both reconsider just how they have been living. Allison is living with a crushed dream and a betrayal of the heart. Jackson is living with a reminder of his lost future and what could have been. Both have a time of growth and a meeting of hearts - which occurs quickly over a few days, this is, after all, a standalone book. Now as to whether they have a happy ending you will have to read the book. This was an enjoyable read that satisfied a weekend reading need. I would recommend this for those who what clean-reading suspense that is not filled with graphic descriptions. I also look forward to future offerings from the author. At just over 200 pages I found this to be a good weekend length to enjoy - I will admit I stayed up late as I wanted to know how it all turned out.
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Accidental Target By Theresa Hall
It was just supposed to be a weekend get-together with her sister's family - a chance to meet her newest niece. Now she'll be lucky to live to see another day. Allison Moore has a life she is satisfied with - a good job and a place to call her own. But when she is involved with an icy road accident rendering assistance could cost her her life.
Sergeant Jackson Archer is first on the scene of a car going off the road into a fence. The victim claims that she is the victim of attempted murder. When evidence seems to maybe collaborate her story Jackson needs to dig deeper into her story. Soon everywhere Allison goes someone seems intent on killing her.
If Jackson can't keep her safe her good samaritan story won't have a happy ending. Worse spending time with Allison is bringing up memories of his own loss - the vehicular death of his family five years ago.
As the killer continually tracks them down - suspicion takes root that there maybe someone on the inside betraying them. With no one to trust, Jackson may have to turn to the one person he blames for his loss - God. There is one thing he knows with certainty he can't do it alone much longer.
Theresa Hall's Accidental Target will keep you engaged as Allison's weekend away turns into a fight to survive. Allison and Jackson both have a lot that they are carrying around and this brush with losing their lives makes both reconsider just how they have been living. Allison is living with a crushed dream and a betrayal of the heart. Jackson is living with a reminder of his lost future and what could have been. Both have a time of growth and a meeting of hearts - which occurs quickly over a few days, this is, after all, a standalone book. Now as to whether they have a happy ending you will have to read the book. This was an enjoyable read that satisfied a weekend reading need. I would recommend this for those who what clean-reading suspense that is not filled with graphic descriptions. I also look forward to future offerings from the author. At just over 200 pages I found this to be a good weekend length to enjoy - I will admit I stayed up late as I wanted to know how it all turned out.
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She has no idea who she is or why someone is trying to kill her. All she knows is that she has to keep the two young chiCanyon Survival By Connie Queen
She has no idea who she is or why someone is trying to kill her. All she knows is that she has to keep the two young children in her care safe at all costs. But can she trust the stranger who comes to their aid?
Riggs Brenner has turned away from everything outside his canyon home. The past with its regrets are his constant companions. He let down the two most important people in his life when they most needed him and he's not about to make the same mistake twice. The young woman whose life depends on just how well he can defend her and her two young charges has put his former FBI senses on alert - is she truly a victim of amnesia? Or is it all an elaborate hoax? Only time will tell and Riggs isn't about to let the answers to his questions go unanswered.
Canyon Survival opens on a cliff, literally. We, as readers, are left wonder just how did our Jane Doe and two young children end up where they were. And like our heroine we have questions as to her identity and why someone seems intent on ending her life. Slowly answers are revealed but in the process more questions surface.
The action and suspense are steady throughout with a slow upbuild towards the end that will have you moving closer to the edge of your seat, unless like me, you are laden down with Dachshunds. This is a book you won't want to put down as you seek to understand just what happened and why it was such BIG deal.
I have not read Connie Queen before and found her writing to be engaging, the characters have a depth to them, and the background settings provide enough to allow your mind's eye to take it all in. I highly recommend this as a good get-to-know-the-author book. I personally look forward to reading previous and future books from her.
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Canyon Survival By Connie Queen
She has no idea who she is or why someone is trying to kill her. All she knows is that she has to keep the two young children in her care safe at all costs. But can she trust the stranger who comes to their aid?
Riggs Brenner has turned away from everything outside his canyon home. The past with its regrets are his constant companions. He let down the two most important people in his life when they most needed him and he's not about to make the same mistake twice. The young woman whose life depends on just how well he can defend her and her two young charges has put his former FBI senses on alert - is she truly a victim of amnesia? Or is it all an elaborate hoax? Only time will tell and Riggs isn't about to let the answers to his questions go unanswered.
Canyon Survival opens on a cliff, literally. We, as readers, are left wonder just how did our Jane Doe and two young children end up where they were. And like our heroine we have questions as to her identity and why someone seems intent on ending her life. Slowly answers are revealed but in the process more questions surface.
The action and suspense are steady throughout with a slow upbuild towards the end that will have you moving closer to the edge of your seat, unless like me, you are laden down with Dachshunds. This is a book you won't want to put down as you seek to understand just what happened and why it was such BIG deal.
I have not read Connie Queen before and found her writing to be engaging, the characters have a depth to them, and the background settings provide enough to allow your mind's eye to take it all in. I highly recommend this as a good get-to-know-the-author book. I personally look forward to reading previous and future books from her.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own....more
Victoria Kauffman has spent the last year running for her life. Since her partner and unit were killed on an operaCovert Amish Christmas By Mary Alford
Victoria Kauffman has spent the last year running for her life. Since her partner and unit were killed on an operation gone horribly wrong she's been trying to stay one step ahead of rogue CIA operatives whom she believes are behind everything. She just needs to find the proof-there is just one problem she has no idea what she is looking for. And worse is the guilt over the life she has led as a CIA agent, the things she has done eat at her, stealing any hope for peace.
Aaron Shelter has been living with his guilt over his wife's death, no matter what anyone thinks he knows it is his fault she didn't seek the help she needed sooner. When he finds a woman in need of his help he isn't about to repeat the mistakes of the past. But this time offering help could get him and those he loves killed.
As Victoria, Aaron, and his family spend Christmas trying to elude ruthless killers, Victoria's only hope lies with contacting her former commander. But when you are in the heart of Amish country communication is not easily accomplished.
If you are a fan of Amish suspense that is a clean read you will enjoy this offering from the Love Inspired Suspense brand. At times Victoria and Aaron's dwelling on their guilt can be a little much but overall this was a good read. All the action takes place in approximately a day so there is a lot crammed into this time period but that is to be expected with these books. I will admit I had a few suspicions as to who was the guilty party so don't be surprised if you aren't surprised at the reveal of the mastermind.
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Covert Amish Christmas By Mary Alford
Victoria Kauffman has spent the last year running for her life. Since her partner and unit were killed on an operation gone horribly wrong she's been trying to stay one step ahead of rogue CIA operatives whom she believes are behind everything. She just needs to find the proof-there is just one problem she has no idea what she is looking for. And worse is the guilt over the life she has led as a CIA agent, the things she has done eat at her, stealing any hope for peace.
Aaron Shelter has been living with his guilt over his wife's death, no matter what anyone thinks he knows it is his fault she didn't seek the help she needed sooner. When he finds a woman in need of his help he isn't about to repeat the mistakes of the past. But this time offering help could get him and those he loves killed.
As Victoria, Aaron, and his family spend Christmas trying to elude ruthless killers, Victoria's only hope lies with contacting her former commander. But when you are in the heart of Amish country communication is not easily accomplished.
If you are a fan of Amish suspense that is a clean read you will enjoy this offering from the Love Inspired Suspense brand. At times Victoria and Aaron's dwelling on their guilt can be a little much but overall this was a good read. All the action takes place in approximately a day so there is a lot crammed into this time period but that is to be expected with these books. I will admit I had a few suspicions as to who was the guilty party so don't be surprised if you aren't surprised at the reveal of the mastermind.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
Dana Santiago has ended up in the crosshairs of foreign criminals and she has no idea why. But when her loyalties are queFatal Identity By Jodie Bailey
Dana Santiago has ended up in the crosshairs of foreign criminals and she has no idea why. But when her loyalties are questions she finds herself without the backup she so desperately needs if she hopes to stay ahead of the people who are after her.
As a Deputy US Marshal, she's used to danger helping witnesses get into WitSec but now she has to rely on the help of Alex Richardson when she is targeted at her partner's wedding. Alex or Rich to his friends knows he has to do all he can to keep Dana safe.
But why she's been targeted makes no sense. When danger follows them they need to go to the beginning of the story - Dana's past and her buried memories. But will uncovering the truth help or will it further cast doubts on her loyalty?
Fatal Identity is clean page-turning suspense. This book can easily be read as a weekend escape and to be a pleasant diversion from the everyday. Jodie Bailey pens characters that one can connect with and enjoy getting to know. This book can easily be read as a standalone though references in the book hint at previous books in which secondary characters were featured. Sit back and enjoy.
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Fatal Identity By Jodie Bailey
Dana Santiago has ended up in the crosshairs of foreign criminals and she has no idea why. But when her loyalties are questions she finds herself without the backup she so desperately needs if she hopes to stay ahead of the people who are after her.
As a Deputy US Marshal, she's used to danger helping witnesses get into WitSec but now she has to rely on the help of Alex Richardson when she is targeted at her partner's wedding. Alex or Rich to his friends knows he has to do all he can to keep Dana safe.
But why she's been targeted makes no sense. When danger follows them they need to go to the beginning of the story - Dana's past and her buried memories. But will uncovering the truth help or will it further cast doubts on her loyalty?
Fatal Identity is clean page-turning suspense. This book can easily be read as a weekend escape and to be a pleasant diversion from the everyday. Jodie Bailey pens characters that one can connect with and enjoy getting to know. This book can easily be read as a standalone though references in the book hint at previous books in which secondary characters were featured. Sit back and enjoy.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but offering my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
Texas Killer Connection Cowboy Lawmen #5 By Virginia Vaughn
Brooke Moore is looking for answers and justice. Her cousin Tessa Morgan, who could have beenTexas Killer Connection Cowboy Lawmen #5 By Virginia Vaughn
Brooke Moore is looking for answers and justice. Her cousin Tessa Morgan, who could have been her double, was murdered, and so far, the FBI and the police have no suspects.
FBI agent Colby Avery is living with the guilt of not being there when Tessa reached out to him for help. Her death and the lack of closure in the case are squarely on his shoulders. And the appearance of her cousin Brooke is more than a little shocking, especially as she seems to have attracted the attention of Tessa's killer.
Texas Killer Connection is page-turning excitement as danger surrounds and tightens its grip. Brooke and Colby hope to set their own trap with Brooke, the likely recipient of what got Tessa killed, the perfect bait. But in the middle of everything, both Brooke and Colby are dealing with their personal guilt concerning Tessa and not being there for her when she most needed them. Death has a way of making all the past failures come alive. And Colby and Brooke both are heaping them on.
And the guilty party, well, that is a busy mess. First, there are no suspects, and then the trail starts to head one way, but with suspense, you always have to prepare for a surprise or two. Will Colby and Brooke get a chance at a happily-ever-after? You'll just have to pick up a copy of the book and discover that mystery for yourself.
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Texas Killer Connection Cowboy Lawmen #5 By Virginia Vaughn
Brooke Moore is looking for answers and justice. Her cousin Tessa Morgan, who could have been her double, was murdered, and so far, the FBI and the police have no suspects.
FBI agent Colby Avery is living with the guilt of not being there when Tessa reached out to him for help. Her death and the lack of closure in the case are squarely on his shoulders. And the appearance of her cousin Brooke is more than a little shocking, especially as she seems to have attracted the attention of Tessa's killer.
Texas Killer Connection is page-turning excitement as danger surrounds and tightens its grip. Brooke and Colby hope to set their own trap with Brooke, the likely recipient of what got Tessa killed, the perfect bait. But in the middle of everything, both Brooke and Colby are dealing with their personal guilt concerning Tessa and not being there for her when she most needed them. Death has a way of making all the past failures come alive. And Colby and Brooke both are heaping them on.
And the guilty party, well, that is a busy mess. First, there are no suspects, and then the trail starts to head one way, but with suspense, you always have to prepare for a surprise or two. Will Colby and Brooke get a chance at a happily-ever-after? You'll just have to pick up a copy of the book and discover that mystery for yourself.
I received a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own....more
Could her night get any worse? After receiving news that has shattered her world Hannah Morgan finds herself cauAbducted in Alaska By Darlene L. Turner
Could her night get any worse? After receiving news that has shattered her world Hannah Morgan finds herself caught up in a case unlike any she has ever before had to deal with. Working the Canadian border as a patrol officer has its moments but never before have the stakes been so high. Not only is Hannah's life in danger so is the young boy she found out in the cold.
Gabe escaped from his captors hoping to bring help to the rest of the boys held with him. Victims of child traffickers and forced into hard labor escape was their only hope. But those who took Gabe want him back and they are more than willing to sacrifice anyone or anything that gets in their way. And Hannah is most definitely in their way.
When a call for help bring Canadian Police Constable Layke Jackson to the scene of an attack he jumps into action. He's been tracking these traffickers and the case has just become very personal for him. Keeping Hannah and Gabe safe is imperative to his case and to rescuing nephew.
But someone is working against Hannah and Layke. Somehow their every move is known. With no one but each other to trust their mission has just gotten much more complicated. Can they find the answers they need before it is too late? The clock is against them.
This a jump-into-the-action book that will hold the reader's attention from cover to cover. I've never before read the author's work so I went in with no expectations and thoroughly enjoy the reading experience. Hannah and Layke both come into the book with a lot of baggage that has shaped them and is still controlling their lives. Their fears and doubts are affecting their relationships with those around them and especially with one another. TRUST. They both are worried about trusting others with their deepest fears and hurts. But sometimes the heart has other plans and trust is all they have left - they just need to put it in the right person - God.
Do you love page-turning excitement, a touch of romance, and no graphic anything in your books? Well, you have found that and more in Abducted in Alaska. So sit back and enjoy some Love Inspired Suspense.
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Abducted in Alaska By Darlene L. Turner
Could her night get any worse? After receiving news that has shattered her world Hannah Morgan finds herself caught up in a case unlike any she has ever before had to deal with. Working the Canadian border as a patrol officer has its moments but never before have the stakes been so high. Not only is Hannah's life in danger so is the young boy she found out in the cold.
Gabe escaped from his captors hoping to bring help to the rest of the boys held with him. Victims of child traffickers and forced into hard labor escape was their only hope. But those who took Gabe want him back and they are more than willing to sacrifice anyone or anything that gets in their way. And Hannah is most definitely in their way.
When a call for help bring Canadian Police Constable Layke Jackson to the scene of an attack he jumps into action. He's been tracking these traffickers and the case has just become very personal for him. Keeping Hannah and Gabe safe is imperative to his case and to rescuing nephew.
But someone is working against Hannah and Layke. Somehow their every move is known. With no one but each other to trust their mission has just gotten much more complicated. Can they find the answers they need before it is too late? The clock is against them.
This a jump-into-the-action book that will hold the reader's attention from cover to cover. I've never before read the author's work so I went in with no expectations and thoroughly enjoy the reading experience. Hannah and Layke both come into the book with a lot of baggage that has shaped them and is still controlling their lives. Their fears and doubts are affecting their relationships with those around them and especially with one another. TRUST. They both are worried about trusting others with their deepest fears and hurts. But sometimes the heart has other plans and trust is all they have left - they just need to put it in the right person - God.
Do you love page-turning excitement, a touch of romance, and no graphic anything in your books? Well, you have found that and more in Abducted in Alaska. So sit back and enjoy some Love Inspired Suspense.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - All thoughts expressed are my own....more
Covert Amish Investigation Amish Country Justice #11 By Dana R. Lynn
Ten years ago Katie Bontrager fled her Amish community, leaving behind the one man sCovert Amish Investigation Amish Country Justice #11 By Dana R. Lynn
Ten years ago Katie Bontrager fled her Amish community, leaving behind the one man she'd ever loved. But when a young woman goes missing Katie is forced to face her past and all its memories while going undercover. What she hadn't expected was that Abram Burkholder would be her liaison to the Amish community she once called home.
When Abram learns that his Katie is now an Englisch police officer he couldn't be more shocked. When she disappeared ten years ago without a word, he never thought he'd see her again. Nor did he expect his heart to be as strongly drawn to her as it had been before she broke it. When he learns about the danger that has come to his family and neighbors he is justifiably concerned, especially when Katie and her partner are attacked.
As the danger draws closer, time is running out to find Beth and figure out who wants them dead. But an even greater danger to their lives is the danger to their hearts.
Covert Amish Investigation is the eleventh book in the Amish Country Justice series but this book can be read as a standalone title. The characters are believable in their interactions and their responses to the past. The pacing is good with enough suspense to keep you reading but not so much that it will disrupt your sleep when you lay it down for the night. Being a Love Inspired Suspense publication you know to expect an up ending but the journey to it is fraught with danger and unexpected turns.
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Covert Amish Investigation Amish Country Justice #11 By Dana R. Lynn
Ten years ago Katie Bontrager fled her Amish community, leaving behind the one man she'd ever loved. But when a young woman goes missing Katie is forced to face her past and all its memories while going undercover. What she hadn't expected was that Abram Burkholder would be her liaison to the Amish community she once called home.
When Abram learns that his Katie is now an Englisch police officer he couldn't be more shocked. When she disappeared ten years ago without a word, he never thought he'd see her again. Nor did he expect his heart to be as strongly drawn to her as it had been before she broke it. When he learns about the danger that has come to his family and neighbors he is justifiably concerned, especially when Katie and her partner are attacked.
As the danger draws closer, time is running out to find Beth and figure out who wants them dead. But an even greater danger to their lives is the danger to their hearts.
Covert Amish Investigation is the eleventh book in the Amish Country Justice series but this book can be read as a standalone title. The characters are believable in their interactions and their responses to the past. The pacing is good with enough suspense to keep you reading but not so much that it will disrupt your sleep when you lay it down for the night. Being a Love Inspired Suspense publication you know to expect an up ending but the journey to it is fraught with danger and unexpected turns.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
She was in the wrong place at the wrong time. When an unexpected rainstorm causes Assistant US Attorney Christine DavTexas Witness Threat By Cate Nolan
She was in the wrong place at the wrong time. When an unexpected rainstorm causes Assistant US Attorney Christine Davis to seek shelter. But what seemed like a temporary refuge is about to become her worst nightmare when she witnesses a murder and becomes the killer's next target.
When a woman darts in front of his car Texas Ranger Blake Larsen does the only thing he can - offer her his assistance. But when the crime she reports can't be verified he is the only hope she has of staying alive long enough to find the proof she needs. Finding the proof Christine needs while staying ahead of a killer is about to take all of Blake's skills and the support of the Texas Rangers.
Texas Witness Threat is a well-paced read that takes the reader into the heart of the Lone Star State. This book is part of the Love Inspired Suspense collection and it is a clean Romantic Suspense read that won't leave the reader blushing or squirming uncomfortably. The action, at times, can get a little intense but nothing to keep the reader up all night unless it is to keep reading because you just don't want to put the book down. If you want to escape to Texas while enjoying all the comforts of home this is the way to do so. So find your favorite corner and curl up with a cup of tea and get ready to spend a few hours away from your everyday.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but to offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
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Texas Witness Threat By Cate Nolan
She was in the wrong place at the wrong time. When an unexpected rainstorm causes Assistant US Attorney Christine Davis to seek shelter. But what seemed like a temporary refuge is about to become her worst nightmare when she witnesses a murder and becomes the killer's next target.
When a woman darts in front of his car Texas Ranger Blake Larsen does the only thing he can - offer her his assistance. But when the crime she reports can't be verified he is the only hope she has of staying alive long enough to find the proof she needs. Finding the proof Christine needs while staying ahead of a killer is about to take all of Blake's skills and the support of the Texas Rangers.
Texas Witness Threat is a well-paced read that takes the reader into the heart of the Lone Star State. This book is part of the Love Inspired Suspense collection and it is a clean Romantic Suspense read that won't leave the reader blushing or squirming uncomfortably. The action, at times, can get a little intense but nothing to keep the reader up all night unless it is to keep reading because you just don't want to put the book down. If you want to escape to Texas while enjoying all the comforts of home this is the way to do so. So find your favorite corner and curl up with a cup of tea and get ready to spend a few hours away from your everyday.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but to offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
A Token of Love is a standalone title and a perfect introduction for anyone who has never read Carrie Turansky's workA Token of Love By Carrie Turansky
A Token of Love is a standalone title and a perfect introduction for anyone who has never read Carrie Turansky's work. It is a split-time story centered around London's Foundling Hospital. The two stories are over a hundred years apart, set in 1885 and 2023.
In 1885, Lillian Freemont has been championing the cause of women and their need for education and respectable, well-paying employment. When she learns that her niece was placed in the Foundling Hospital, she attempts to reclaim her. But lies and secrecy have hidden the truth of Alice's whereabouts. And what Lillian learns is more than a little alarming and she needs help. And the help she gets is from investigative reporter Matthew McGiven who just happens to be investigating missing young women.
In 2023, Janelle Spencer is acting director of the Foundling Museum having to work with a filmmaker hired to create a documentary of the museum's history. Jonas Conrad is determined to make the best film he can, his future depends on its success. But when his research leads to some unsettling history it could derail the entire project and hurt the museum.
Jenelle and Jonas then conduct more extensive research into the history of the Foundling Hospital and here is where our two stories come together. Alice's story is at the heart of everything, and it is an interesting story. And with everything there are two sides to every story that drive it forward and the author does a wonderful job bringing it to life in both time periods. This is a search for truth and justice.
This book will appeal to those who enjoy Historical Fiction, Victorian-Era Fiction, Split-time Fiction, or a mystery.
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This is a split-time story centered around a now abandoned lighthouse. A lighthouse that hides secrets. Joey Harris'Between Sound and Sea By Amanda Cox
This is a split-time story centered around a now abandoned lighthouse. A lighthouse that hides secrets. Joey Harris's life is in shambles thanks to rumors that have basically put her business out of commission, but she's managed to snag a chance to restore a lighthouse that Walt ornate has purchased because of his past connections with it and its occupants in the 1940s.
I love the glimpses into the past as this story unfolds. I'll the prologue was an interesting hook that drew me in. I wanted to know who the old woman was and who the boy she was telling the story to was.
Overall this was a really good read. There was enough mystery to keep my attention and I loved how Joey was able to rise up above the mess and rebuild her life. And then Walt's grandson Finn, at first I wasn't sure if he'd be someone I'd like, he was SO different from his grandfather.
They say don't judge a book by its cover but this one is a great match. I highly recommend this book. I think it would be well suited for a bookclub.
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Target Acquired Lake City Heroes #2 By Lynette Eason
I have to admit I loved this book. It has an intriguing link to the 1940s that is relevant to the prTarget Acquired Lake City Heroes #2 By Lynette Eason
I have to admit I loved this book. It has an intriguing link to the 1940s that is relevant to the present day. In fact, several threads link several crimes to the current situation Kenzie King and her SWAT team find themselves in. We know this because the book takes us back and forth between 1947 and now.
The reader doesn't know what the link is or why it is important. Even more concerning is why the SWAT team, specifically Kenzie, is being targeted.
In addition to the outside pressures of being a target, Kenzie is having to deal with attitudes concerning her place on the Lake City SWAT team. Rumors have a way of taking root, and Kenzie's ties have some, not just whispering but talking that her name got her in. The fact that Kenzie is pulling her weight and doing her job doesn't crush the talk.
Then there is her teammate Cole Garrison, who has mixed emotions about Kenzie. She could be the one, but he is her superior, and he takes the whole trying to keep everything professional very seriously. But when she becomes a target, his emotions and concerns for her just might make him confront his feelings.
This was another excellent read from Lynette Eason. The characters have depth, and the suspense is maintained throughout. If you are looking for a clean read, suspense. No lines are crossed as the stakes are raised. There are moments when it seems as if the perpetrator may win the day, but with a team of professionals having their backs, there is hope that they will prevail.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
Firestorm Chasing Fire: Montana #4 By Lisa Phillips Charlie Benning has screwed up enough lives, and he refuses to hurt his 17-year-old daughter anymore Firestorm Chasing Fire: Montana #4 By Lisa Phillips Charlie Benning has screwed up enough lives, and he refuses to hurt his 17-year-old daughter anymore than he already has. He has a plan, maybe not a great one, but it should work. And his plan includes working with the Jude County Hotshots amid one of the worst fire seasons ever.
Jayne Price runs Wildlands Academy, teaching teenagers firefighting skills. Now, her academy is caught in the middle of several fires and maybe a killer. Her job has just gotten a whole lot more complicated, especially when Charlie walks into her academy. Okay, so he didn't walk in; it was more like he rode in on an ATV. And now the past that they shared years ago is about to come to light.
This is the fourth book in the Chasing Fire series, and a whole slew of secrets are about to be revealed. Secrets that are life-altering. And then there are the second chances. Because everyone deserves a second chance.
The suspense will keep you turning these pages. And while this book can be read as a standalone, there are hints at previous books in this series. You will feel the tension build as the story moves towards its climax. This story is driven equally by the the characters as it is the action, making for a compelling read that you won't be able to put down.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
When Everly Raven discovers the body of her friend and coworker she is understandably upset by it. But then she is nSnowstorm Sabotage By Kerry Johnson
When Everly Raven discovers the body of her friend and coworker she is understandably upset by it. But then she is nearly abducted and framed for the murder. Running into her ex-husband while trying to escape the men tracking her is the best possible thing that could happen.
More than 5-years ago Isaac Rhodes left Everly and their marriage behind. Everly thought he was pursuing his career, but he left her behind because she deserved something better than him. What he didn't know was that he was leaving behind something bigger than his marriage and now he's about to discover just what he lost when he left.
Snowstorm Sabotage is an intense page-turning read as Everly and Isaac try to stay two steps ahead of the men who are hunting them. And even more pressing, is why and who is behind the frame and the murder.
This is a clean-read with a whole lot of suspense and a surprise or two. As a LOve Inspired Suspense title you know you will get a satisfying ending. And a second chance to get it right if only they are willing to take some risks.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
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Snowstorm Sabotage By Kerry Johnson
When Everly Raven discovers the body of her friend and coworker she is understandably upset by it. But then she is nearly abducted and framed for the murder. Running into her ex-husband while trying to escape the men tracking her is the best possible thing that could happen.
More than 5-years ago Isaac Rhodes left Everly and their marriage behind. Everly thought he was pursuing his career, but he left her behind because she deserved something better than him. What he didn't know was that he was leaving behind something bigger than his marriage and now he's about to discover just what he lost when he left.
Snowstorm Sabotage is an intense page-turning read as Everly and Isaac try to stay two steps ahead of the men who are hunting them. And even more pressing, is why and who is behind the frame and the murder.
This is a clean-read with a whole lot of suspense and a surprise or two. As a LOve Inspired Suspense title you know you will get a satisfying ending. And a second chance to get it right if only they are willing to take some risks.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
You’re the Reason Home to Heritage #1 By Susan May Warren and Tari Faris
Seth Warner needs a job and knows he can get one from his cousin. He's hoping You’re the Reason Home to Heritage #1 By Susan May Warren and Tari Faris
Seth Warner needs a job and knows he can get one from his cousin. He's hoping for a chance to rebuild his life, but with a felony attached to his name returning to Heritage is the only way he can see to go forward. But visiting the past was not something he wanted to do. He was changed, but somethings aren't easily forgotten or forgiven. And he never expected to see Grace Howell.
Grace needs to recover if she has any hope of dancing again, and she needs to rediscover her passion. Her parents' push for perfection has pushed it out of her heart. Can she find it in Heritage?
When a bit of a snafu finds Grace and Seth sharing the same piece of real estate it makes for an interesting conundrum; logistically speaking.
And the situation allows them the chance that their teen years and her parents didn't. But can they let go of the past and all the its pain to achieve their heart's desire?
This is a book of second chances and new beginnings but it will never happen if they can't step back and examine their lives from a different perspective. I have to say Grace rubbed me the wrong way when the book first started, she had an attitude of I'm better than all this - I'm a dancer, I don't teach. But as the story went on I think fear was her motivation. And Seth had my sympathy from the very beginning. He just seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time way too much. This was a good read for anyone looking for a new Contemporary Christian Romance to add to their TBR list.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own....more
One hears about the forgiving spirit of the Amish community and the dislike of anger and violence, Unforgiven paints a fUnforgiven Shelley Shepard Gray
One hears about the forgiving spirit of the Amish community and the dislike of anger and violence, Unforgiven paints a far different story for those who live within the community and stray from the dictated way.
Seth Zimmerman made a mistake when he accidentally killed a man while protecting someone else. But his actions put him in jail, allowing English influences to change him. And if certain rumors are to be believed, he wasn't as innocent as he claimed, nor was the young woman he aided.
Tabitha Yoder was the community's schoolteacher until her husband demanded that she give up the position. When she filed for divorce after she was abused, it didn't elicit sympathy. Rather, she was expelled from the community. After all, her husband deserved a second chance and she didn't give it to him.
Two people are judged for doing what they felt was right. Victims are re-victimized. And forgiveness is withheld from themselves. For both Seth and Tabitha yes their own community didn't step up and support them as they should but both were also driven by their own guilt in the incidents that marked their lives.
This book explores tragic events and the impact they have on the lives of those involves years later. This book explores the guilt we carry for what at the time seemed like a simple right or left question and the consequences were so much larger. This is a well-written book that makes one think and I love books that make me think. This isn't your typical Amish read, but something much better.
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Love on a Whim Cape Cod Creamery #3 By Suzanne Woods Fisher
First off I have to say I just love the cover of this book - the cake, the pastel colors of sLove on a Whim Cape Cod Creamery #3 By Suzanne Woods Fisher
First off I have to say I just love the cover of this book - the cake, the pastel colors of sunrise (or sunset) it just drew me to the book. Yes, I know don't judge a book by it cover but it can certainly be the first step towards picking out a book. And this cover does the book justice as the author takes us back to Cape Cod for a third visit. This time Dawn Dixon's BFF Brynn Haywood is the central character.
Brynn has done something totally out of character - she got married to a man she met hours before. Yikes! And that's exactly how she's now feeling. And Dawn being Dawn wants to fix everything, even if it means ignoring everything Brynn wants. Because Dawn knows best, even if everyone else thinks she basically a control freak.
But Brynn's arrival in Cape Cod couldn't have come at a better time as Linc Hayes, the Dixon family friend, estranged family is "in town" for Linc's daughter's wedding. Can you see where this is going? Yeah, everyone is going to have to pitch in to pull off this wedding, because there is a mom-zilla of the bride thing going on. And all the while Brynn is trying to figure out just where she wants her life to be headed.
This is the final book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone title if you haven't read the previous books. It was actually really good and it was interesting to see Dawn in action again. I have to admit I would not want her for a friend - I can just imagine what she'd find wrong with my life (inner cringe) and want to fix. I love how Cape Cod brought changes to the lives of so many, by visiting they were able to take a look at their lives from a different perspective and "reset" their lives so to speak. And did I mention I love the cover!
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