Life, Love and Books

                         The Warsaw Sisters                    A Novel of WWII Poland                                       By Amanda Barrett In this novel set in World War II Poland we meet sisters, Antonia and Helena whose lives are uprooted by the war. Within days th e world they know is shattered by the bombs, causing the sisters to take a second look at their lives. When confronted with  the reality  Antonia makes a hard choice to help the precious little ones that have been forced behind the walls of the Ghetto. But it means losing an relationship with her sister to protect those who are also risking their lives to save the children. With her sister following a different path in life, Helena finds herself drawn into the  underground secret army. Finding h...

  Letters From My Sister                                  by Valerie Fraser Luesse This is the first book I have read by Valerie Fraser Luesse, the title drew me in and I was hooked from page one. This is one book I would recommend to anyone who loves to read an historical read.  As we open the book we meet the Bullock sisters Emmy and Callie who live a very rich and fulfilled life. One day their lives are turned upside down, when their family opens their home up to the granddaughter of one of their servants. Lily McGee was born with an exotic beauty and has a secret of her own she is trying to protect; her unborn baby.  Shortly after Lily has her little girl, terror visits the Bullock household and Callie suffers from short memory loss. The only image she can remember is an image of her sister Emmy standing on the riverbank holding Lilys baby girl in her arms. Having to take the steps to...

                              Countdown  Countdown                                     By Lynette Eason In book 4 of the Extreme Series we get to find out the story that flight paramedic Raina Price has been hiding from all of her friends. To escape the danger that was facing her and her family, Raina took steps to disappear and build a new life for herself with the help of a dear friend from juvie. Raina found hope and encouragement  in using her abilities to help others in their time of need.   But when Riana's life is threatened, she has to face down the fear that she has kept at bay for years and trust those close in her life to help her thru this difficult time. One of those friends is  Vincent Covelli. As US Marshall Vincent Covelli  has made it his job to hunt down fugitives and protect t...

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 j...

    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 elde...

          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 se...

Present Danger By Elizabeth Goddard In the first installment in the Rocky Mountain Courage series, we meet Terra Conner a US Forest Service Special Agent. Terra has chosen to honor her mother thru her choice of a career path, by followin in her mothers footsteps. But her career choice keeps her close to the mountain that took her mom from her. When an old flame walks back in her the lead detective on the investigation of a mysterious plane crash that turns into a murder scene. Jack Tanner has walked away from his job as a FBI Special Agent to take care of his dear aunt. But when he took the job as detective; he did not think he would run into the love of his life.   Working alongside Terra, reawakens the feelings that Jack had pushed down years ago when he walked away last time. But his choices have changed him and he needs to protect her from the  danger that has reared it's ugly head.  The more clues they uncover the more it seems the danger is getting closer to th...

Unkown Threat By Lynn H. Blackburn If you are looking for suspense filled read, you do not have to look any further than Lynn H. Blackburn. There is many twists and turns that leave you wondering if the hero and heroine will be able to discover why they are being targeted. In this new series by Lynn H. Blackburn, we meet US Secret Service Special Agent Luke Powell and his team. One day he is doing his job, then next he is a target of an attack on his agency that has left three of his fellow agents dead. Devastated by the loss of his friends Luke struggles with dealing with the losses. When FBI Special Agent Faith Malone is brought into investigate the deaths of his fellow agents, Luke is not happy with idea of the FBI handling the investigation.  Faith Malone has been driven to succeed and puts all her effort into solving the case that was placed on her desk. But the stakes are higher when the lives of several agents are placed in her hands, while at the same time she has not idea ...

Obession  by Patricia Bradley  The title to this book is so correct, I could not put this book down!!! Every page I turned just made me want to keep reading on to the end. Patricia  Bradley creates a storyline that keeps you wanting to know what is going to happen next. This is a must read for anyone is who loves suspense.  In the 2nd installment to the Natchez Trace Park Rangers, Emma Winters is in her own element working on a historical site in the park. But what she did not count on was seeing her ex-fiancé Sam Ryker again. One night after Emma was finishing up for the day and getting ready to leave for the night, when danger find her at the park. The one person she can trust in a situation like this is Sam, who has returned as a Natchez Trace Law Enforcement district ranger.  Sam Ryker has returned to Natchez Trace to be near his sister and her son, but along comes all the memories of the past. The one woman he loved is back in his life and now he has to fig...

A Life Once Dreamed by Rachel Fordham This is my first time ever reading a book written by Rachel Fordham, I truly love getting to read new to me authors. The first thing that draws me to this book is the cover which portrays an genre that I have loved since I was a little girl, the genre historical.  As you open to the first page you are drawn back to a time when things were very different than they are know. A time when things were more simple, but also women  only had some many choices of what they could do in their life. Our heroine Agnes Pratt has a deep secret that sent her running away from the life that she had dreamed of. It has led her to the small  town of Penance, where she has established herself as the beloved schoolteacher of the their kids. Life has settled into a rhythm for Agnes and she has built friendships in the six years in her new home. But when her life is upset by the arrival of her childhood friend, things turn upside d...

Standoff By Patricia Bradley In the newest book by Patricia Bradley, she takes us to the Natchez Trace and we meet the Park Rangers that serve that area. Brooke Danvers is getting ready to change positions and join her father as a Park Ranger. Before she can be sworn in her father is found dead and his death is ruled a suicide.  Determined to find out who killed her father, Brooke starts investigating on her own with the assistance of her childhood friend Luke Fereday. Luke has been working as an undercover park ranger, trying to infiltrate a drug origination to stop the flow of drugs into the area. When he gets a phone call from Brookes dad informing him of a drug drop. But he arrives on the scene to late to help his old friend, determined to figure out who killed Brooke's dad.  When Luke realizes that Brooke has now became the target of the person who killed her father, he has to do the r...

Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette In the last installment to the Cities of Refuge, we find the youngest daughter of Moriyah and Darek all grown up. Tirzah is a strong willed woman, whose life did not go as planned. Her beloved was killed by the enemy that had driven them out of their homes. Now her hearts longing is to join her people in the fight to drive the enemy out of the land of Israel. When her older brothers give in to her request, they train her for a very dangerous mission. Tirzah infiltrates the Aramean commanders household, with the talents  of cooking that her mother has taught her. One reckless decisions puts Tirzah and others in danger, hope of a rescue seems to be very hopeless.  When the  word of danger reaches her brothers ears, they are in need of someone who can get into the stronghold of Shechem unseen. The perfect spy walks right into their village in the form of the son of an old family friend. Liyam has arrived home...

Out of the Embers by Amanda Cabot The Mesquite Springs Series is a delight to read and Amanda Cabot spins a storyline that keeps us turning the pages. Evelyn Radcliffe has lost her home for the second time in 10 years, Her worst fears are confirmed that the watcher has found her, when the orphanage she was living in is burned to the ground. The only thing she knew to do was to keep moving to protect herself and her little charge. When they are found by horse rancher Wyatt Clark, it seems they have found refuge from the demons that was chasing them. Wyatt Clark has plans to set money aside for his sister and his mother to live on, while he goes out to explore the world around him. But he did not have any plans on falling in love and running for the mayor of Mesquite Springs. When Evelyn chooses to settle down and open restaurant like her parents owned, she did not expect it to take off like it does.  Even though she has felt like she has found a safe haven, da...

Unscripted by Davis In the latest release by award winning author Davis Bunn, we meet the main characters Danny Boyd and Megan Pierce. It delves into the glittering world of Hollywood with the storyline. Both characters are dealing with brokenness and seeking redemption in their lives. Danny is a line producer who is well known in the movie production world for being savvy and creative in getting projects done. As a LA lawyer, Megan has put her all into proving to impossible bosses that she can get the job done. When life throws these two go-getter a curveball, they each have to take a second look at their careers and lives. With his reputation in tatters, Danny is given the one chance to redeem himself and restore what was lost.  An unbeatable opportunity drops into Megan's lap, she realizes that she needs to grab it.  Megan has to take Danny's case and defend him in court; but they didn't realize that they bo...

       

Breach of Trust by Rachael Dylan In the third installment of the Atlanta Justice, we follow Corporate litigator Mia Shaw as she faces danger down. When she finds a fellow colleague and dear friend murdered in his apartment, she vows to do whatever she can to make the killer pay. The only thing is the suspect is a friend of the tech guru Noah Ramierez. To Noah all the evidence is not adding up for him, now it is up to him to convince Mia that his friend is innocent.  Mia is given the task of taking over her  friends case, she uncovers some deep dark hidden secrets. She realizes she may have stumbled upon some corporate espionage, but she does not realize how much danger she is in. Her only ally is Noah, his gut says that Mia is in more danger than she realizes. Now he has to get her to be willing to allow him to protect her from the danger that is coming. Rachael Dylan writes a thrilling legal storyline, it will keep you on your toes till t...

A Rebel Heart(Daughtry House series) Beth White In the new series by Beth White, we are introduced to the time period after the Civil War. A time when our country was still healing from the devastation that had been left behind.  She introduces the Daughtry sisters; three young women raised in the deep south that is trying to salvage what is left of their beloved home. The eldest sister Selah meets Levi, a northerner; who offers her a solution to their money struggle. Selah's family has been hurt by the Yankees, so she has to keep her guard up around this one. But she never thought she would ever fall in love with one.  This is the third book I have read that was written by Beth White and each time she has written a story that draws the reader in to it. This is what I love about her books, they touch the readers and we learn about the time period of struggles and healing.   I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Revell. ...

  To Wager Her Heart By Tamera Alexander In her latest work, Tamera Alexander brings us back to the lovely Belle Meade Plantation. We meet a very strong hearted young woman, Alexander Jamison and a gentleman from the Colorado Territory Sylas Rutledge. Needing someone to help him make his way thru the tangles of the Nashville society, Sylas was willing to ask for help from a beautiful socialite. Dealing with the pressures of being forced to marry a man she does not love. Alexander makes a choice that her father disagrees with causing her to be disowned by her family. With no where to turn for help, she accepts the offer to tutor Sylas in the ways of society.    As Alexander pursues her passion of teaching others in the only place that will take a chance on a young woman teacher. She finds a place at Fisk University, the first freedman university in the United States. By using her connections in the Nashville Society, Alexander is able to help Sylas fi...

Freedom's Ring by Heidi Chiavaroli This book was one of the best books that I have ever read, it grabbed my attention from the first page. It is written in two very different time periods that at the same time connect thru the struggles that face each of the female characters. We meet Annie David in 2015 and Liberty Caldwell in 1770, both living in Boston in two different time periods.  Still dealing with the aftermath of the Boston Masscare, Anne is struggling to find healing in her life. The guilt that weighs her down, over the injuries that her niece has suffered with from the bombing. When she learns the identity of the person who rescued her during the bombing, her life is turned upside down. She starts searching for the history of the original owner of the ring that has been in her possession since her accident. When Liberty is rescued by a very unlikely rescuer, her life takes a different turn. Under the protection of a British Lieutenant, she finds herself...