Life, Love and Books

  Sundown By Susan May Warren In Book three of Sky King Ranch Cole Kingston, an former Delta Operative; has an instinct of knowing when someone is lying. When it comes to the mysterious woman that was rescued by his family, Cole is not sure if he can trust her. Tae is a brilliant scientist, who is being chased by the Russian  mafia. But she is hiding the truth from those around her, even from the handsome Colt.  When his family is endangered by the men who are looking for Tae, Colt demands that she tells them the truth. But when the truth coms out, they discover that the danger that Tae is running from also involves Ranger's Father in law.  Tae makes the choice to face down the danger, Colt decides that he is going to stay by her side to protect her. Colt also has to work to earn Tae's trust, will he be able to do this in time to help Tae. This time the danger they face will take the whole Kingston family coming together to face it down.  I was provided a complimentary copy of

Targeted By Lynette Eason, Lynn Blackburn and Natalie Walters Three suspense authors come together with three novellas that are very much filled with romance and intrigue. Each author brings their own distinct style to this novel. This novel did not disappoint me at all.  In On the Run, introduces us to the very highly skilled Dari Nevsky, who is trained as an IT Specialist. When she is attacked, Daria goes on the run to get away from whoever is trying to kill her. when she stops to get checked out at an hospital, she runs into Dr Ryker Donahue. When Ryker realizes that Daria is being chased by someone, he chooses to stay by her side and help her thru this difficult situation. Will Daria realize that she can trust others and allow Ryker to help her thru this. In Deadly Objective, we meet Emily Dixon; an physical therapist assigned to work with the vice presidents son. During her assignment Emily meets Secret Service Agent Liam Harper, their attraction to each other grows over time. The

Body of Evidence by Irene Hannon  In the third installment of the Triple Threat Series, we find Grace Reilly working as a Forensic Pathologist in rural Missouri. She has had her share of very unusual cases, but when  she finds a pattern in the deaths of several elderly residents it makes her question her findings. With the help of the very skeptical Sheriff Nathan Cox, Grace runs with her theory that there is someone out there killing the elderly.  Nathan Cox is very intrigued by Grace that decides to take another look at the recent deaths of several elderly residents.  With very little clues to go on they start digging to find out what happened to these dear residents. As they start to put the pieces of the puzzle together, Grace and Nathan get closer to finding out who the killer  The killer turns their sights on taking out Grace before she discovers who they are.  Will Nathan realize that the answer to the case is right under his nose and get help to Grace before its too late? This

Anything But Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher In Anything But Plain, Suzanne Woods Fisher takes the reader back to our dearly loved Stony Ridge. We meet the bishops daughter Lydie Stolzfus; a delightful young lady who has struggled with understanding where she belongs. She does not feel like she fits in with the other Amish girls and secretly plans to leave. When Lydie is given an opportunity to work for the local doctor for  few months, she sees it as chance to form her goodbye to a dear friend. Nathan Yoder has been more than just an next door  neighbor to  Lydie; their friendship has grown over the years until recently. Nathan is confused by Lydies actions and has started to believe that his childhood friend is in love with his brother. After spending time with her niece, Dok has come to a realization that Lydie may have a rare disorder. Will her brother allow her to take the steps to help Lydie or will he reject her assistance. Will Lydie come to see that her home is with her family a

Dangerous Beauty  By Melissa Koslin  Fighting for her life was what Liliana knew she had to do, so when she found a way of escape she took it. But she did not expect to run into the arms of someone who could give her an a way to find her freedom. Meric Toledan has been an man of mystery for years, marrying the beauty that  ran into his arms is a daring move for him. But Meric felt like it was the best move to provide for this young woman. As time passes them  danger seems to be  around every turn, can Meric protect Liliana from the mysterious buyer. Or is he going to put her right in the arms of the man that funded her capture? Will Meric and Liliana realize that their marriage of protection has turned into a marriage of love? Oh my..... this book hits on a very heavy topic for this day. But I love that an author chose to dive deep into this topic with a storyline like this. I can say this is the first book I have read by Melissa Koslin and it truly was very fresh read for me.  I was p

Honor Bound By Hallee Bridgeman Honor Bound is the first book in the newest series by Hallee Bridgeman. In it we meet a elite team, that has been sent deep in the jungles of Africa. When their paths cross with a medical missionary team, they find themselves facing danger at all sides. Dr Cynthia Myers had found an escape from the shallowness of wealth and fame as the daughter of the vice president of the United States. When the Special Forces A Team stumbled into the village she was serving as an OB-Gyn, she did not expect to be providing medical care to the injured team members.   Captain Rick Norton's mission is to find a doctor for his injured team members, but what he did not expect was to also escort the alluring Dr Cynthia Myers back to the United States. This mission is made much harder with having two of his team members needing further medical care that cant be found in the jungle. But with the help of Cynthia, he will do his best to get his team members safely back home. 

Sunburst By Susan May Warren  In the second novel of the Sky ranch Series we find Ranger Kingston on a mission to rescue his brother Colt. To his surprise he recognizes one of his brother's fellow hostages; the one woman he has not been able to forget. Noemi Sutton is on a mission of her own, she was taking her young charge back to be reunited with ther family. But then they was captured by a group of terroiusts that very dark plans for their captives.  Putting the skills that her father drilled into her over the years, Noemi  puts together a plan to escape to get help. But unbeknownst to her, there is a team out  there that is working towards rescuing the captives. Ranger and his fellow team members are able to rescue the captives, but in the midst of the chaos someone falls behind. Noemi is not willing to let her charge fall prey to the terrorist's, so she fights Ranger to go back and help her. This causes them to miss their  pickup time and sends them on a journey to find a

Critical Alliance By Elizabeth Goddard When she receives an cryptic message from her past warning her of trouble for her family's tech company, Mackenzie Hanson heads home for the first time in many years. But it seems that trouble has arrived before her when her brother is found dead. Also her sister is refusing to speak her about what is going on. Mackenzie has to figure out another way to investigate what is going on in her families company.  Returning to Montana, Alex Knight is looking forward to some time of decompressing from his last mission. But when he starts to relax,  Alex is drawn into a mystery full of threats, suspicious deaths and hints of espionage. All of them have one thing in common, the beautiful Mackenzie who is trying to figure out things on her own. When things turn deadly, can Alex and Mackenzie piece the clues together; before danger catches them off guard?   The third book in the Rocky Mountain Courage series is as nail biting as the first two books. I did

The Booksellers Promise By Beth Wiseman In the newest series by Beth Wiseman we meet three very unique characters; Yvonne Wilson, Jake Lantz and Eva Garber. Sent on a trip by a collector to obtain a very rare book, Yvonne travels to Indiana; where she meets the owner of the bookstore and his assistant. Jake Lantz has inherited the rare book from his grandfather, who he promised to never sell the book. But when Yvonne Wilson comes from Texas to asking about the book, Jake starts to wonder what is in this book that makes it  so valuable. Eva Garber has worked for Jake for years and has loved him from day one. But when the beautiful Englisher walks in the bookstore, it seems that she might have caught Jake's eyes.  Eva has to think of a different way to spend time with Jake. So she suggests that they read the book that has caused a big stir recently. To the trios surprise  the book leads them on a journey of discovery,  healing and love.  This book leads you on a journey of discovery

Where The Road Bends  Rachel Fordham As her wedding day gets closer Norah King is struggling with the decision to marry a man she barely knows.  As she is out surveying her families land she finds a injured stranger. Her act of kindness in nursing the injured man in her home ends up turning into a bad situation. Realizing that his being around Norah is damaging to her reputation, Quincy Barnes makes a decision to move on.  After being nursed back to health, Quincy chooses to turn his life  around and make something of himself.  He devotes his life to helping others in their time of need, while becoming a very successful businessman. When he decides to go back and repay Norah for her kindness, he finds that her life is very different than when he left her.  Norah's life has taken a drastic turn and she has had to make a  dire choice to be able to keep living. One day her rescue comes in the form of the same man that she nursed back to health. Will Norah and Quincy find their way to

Among The Innocent By Mary Alford Ten years ago tragedy struck the small town and left behind a lone survivor, a teenage girl. All grown up now, Leah Miller has found a career as a deputy with the police force. But when an amish teenager is found murdered with the same MO as the family ten years ago, it brings to question was the wrong man blamed for the deaths.  As the new police chief, Dalton Cooper has an alternative motive to why he chose to take the job. But he did not expect to be working along side the daughter of the murdered family, Leah. Their time spent together has drawn Dalton and Leah closer, but their secrets may tear them apart or even help them work towards finding the truth. Is there a copycat or was the wrong man accused of murder? Mary Alford writes a read that keeps you turning the pages to see what is next. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good suspense read. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Revell and did not receive anything i

    The Prince and The Prodigal by Jill Eileen Smith   This is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph alongside the story of his eldest brother Judah.  We find Joseph being trained to take over as the heir to his fathers flocks. Which causes much strife between Joseph and his elder brothers  to the point of causing grief for their elderly father. Joseph finds himself in a very foreign land as an servant to powerful man. While back with his family, eldest brother Judah is struggling with the guilt that came with selling his younger brother to slave traders. Weighed down with seeing his father grieving for his beloved son, Judah chooses to move away and settle in a different land. Each of the brothers are taken on very much different journeys that leads them down a path that intersect later in life. Jill Eileen Smith takes a well known bible story and gives us a deeper insight to it. She helps us to see deeper into the relationship between Joseph and his eldest brother. I love readi

          The Lady of Galoway Manor by Jennifer Deibel In this novel we go back to the 1920's Ireland; where we meet Annabeth DeLacy, a young lady whose family moved from Britain. Having an interest in working with craftsman, her father gets her an apprenticeship with the family who descended from the creator the famed Claddagh ring. Stephen Jennings has grown up with the shadow of romance and love all around him. After having his heart broken he no longer want to follow in his fathers footsteps of creating jewelry.   When Annabeth walks into his family's workshop, Stephen  is not happy take on a privileged young lady as others in his village are struggling to survive. After being appointed by his father to teach the jewelry making to Annabeth, Stephen choses to do his best to see that she is bored of it. But what he did not realize is that Annabeth is thrilled with a challenge. The more time Stephen spends with Annabeth, he starts to see a different side to her compared to wha

Sunrise By Susan May Warren We return to Alaska in the newest series by Susan May Warren;  where we meet one of the three  Kingston brothers, Dodge.  His fathers recent accident has brought Dodge back home to give his dad a hand with the family business. His return back to Sky King Ranch brings back many memories, good and bad. Echo Yazzie is a true Alaskan, raised by a father who made sure she knew how to live off the land. The love of her life walked out of her life several years ago, so Echo chose to  dedicate her life to being a research guide.  Coming back home has not t been easy for Dodge, the memories from his past are still fresh in his mind. When he sees Echo for the first time, his feelings for her return full force. Dodge does not fully approve of Echo's choice of work. But when  one of Echo's fellow researchers goes missing, Echo is   determined to find her. Dodge longs to protect Echo from the dangers that are in the Alaskan wilderness. But a blizzard, a rogue gr

A Heart Adrift By Laura Frantz A Heart Adrift is a story of a long lost love reunited in a time filled with the threat of war. We meet twenty-eight year old, Esmee Shaw who has devoted her life to making sweet treats that brings smiles to those who eat them. But her own heart is heavy as she longs to find a passion that fills her each day. To Esmee's surprise, one day her long lost love walks back into her life turning it upside down.  Captain Henri Lennox returns to port from a lengthy absence, with plans to complete the lighthouse that he and Esmee had dreamed of together as a couple. His return brings him back into Esmee's life and their romance is rekindled as the days go by. But the wounds of their past still hang over each of them as they navigate back toward other. The threat of war has the colonial government requesting Henri to lead a secret naval expedition against the French. With their future being plunged into the unknown, Henri and Esmee have to cling to the ho

Never Leave Me By Jody Hedlund We return to the Waters of Times series and find Harrison Burlington caring for the dying Ellen Creighton. While Ellen has accepted that she is dying, she is still struggling with the deaths of her sister and father who have been taken by the quest for the healing waters. Harrison has kept hidden his true feelings for Ellen; so he desperately continues the search for the Holy Water to save his one true love. . But when he finds 2 more vials, Ellen is still not convinced that they actually contain the Holy Water. Harrison makes a decision to demonstrate his everlasting love by drinking one of the vials. When she witnesses the healing properties of the Holy Water, Ellen is unable to  deny the truth in front of her.  But there some dangerous criminals that will do anything to get their hands on a vial of Holy Water. Harrison and Ellen soon learn they will do anything, even sending Ellen back to the past to get more of the Holy Water for them.  Never Leave Me