Saturday, June 13, 2009
DiAnn Mills latest novel lives up to the readers expectations of an adventure. Breach of Trust is a suspense filled story that will keep the reader turning the pages to find what will happen next. Paige Rogers is a former CIA agent turned librarian. She thinks the past is buried and forgotten, but when the agent she believes betrayed her trust decides to run for public office, she can’t let him succeed. From the moment she sets out to expose him for what he is, the life that had become her refuge is no more. Once again she finds herself in life-threatening situations, but Paige is determined not to let her fears keep her from what she feels is true service to her country. She will risk everything in this one last attempt to right old wrongs.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Love Finds You in Humble Texas
Anita Higman has given the reader a nice little dilemma to chew on with Love Finds You in Humble, Texas. Two sisters, totally opposite from one another, fall for the same man. Trudie is the one with low self esteem who can’t understand why Mason is interested in her. Lane is the sophisticated one who falls for Mason after a makeover on her sister who has a blind date with Mason. Thus begins a journey of two women as they change and grow. The characters are well-defined and the plot moves right along to the conclusion and the choices each has to make.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Hold on to your hat and get ready for another great adventure with Mary Connealy. It all begins when Grant meets the orphan train in Sour Springs, Texas and plans to take the last two orphans home with him. One problem, Hannah Cartwright is determined he can’t take them to what she believes will be a life of slavery. She is appalled to learn how man y orphan children Grant has taken in the past few years. Hannah decides to stay in town as the new school teacher in order to keep close tabs on the two new children, especially since the little girl Libby is Hannah’s own sister. Hannah knows only cruelty and a hard life as an orphan herself and can’t believe Grant’s intentions are anything but evil. Again Mary uses children to bring delight to the soul and a smile to the lips. Libby and Charlie will capture your heart as they prove their loyalty to their new father in the end and save the day. If you enjoyed Petticoat Ranch and Calico Canyon, you will fall in love with the delightful characters Mary created for Gingham Mountain.
Love Finds You in Last Chance California
Love Finds You in Last Chance, California takes the reader back to the days of horse ranching in the far west when men were greedy for more land and the promise of gold. Miralee creates characters who show the spunk and spirit that made our country great. Alexia Travers is a strong-willed, stubborn woman who refuses to give up when her father dies unexpectedly, and she finds herself burdened with a mortgage and unpaid bills. Justin Phillips and his son Toby arrive to help, but mysterious things begin to happen. Can Alex trust her new ranch hand? The secondary characters add warmth, humor, and wisdom to this story of determination to keep the ranch working. The mystery of who is trying to sabotage Alex is skillfully woven into the story and keeps the reader guessing. Just enough other elements of surprise are thrown in to keep me turning the pages to see who wants Alex to fail. As Alex and Justin clash over what should be done on the ranch, Alex wonders if she can trust him, and Justin fights the feelings for her that can only get in his way. How these two work together to uncover the facts of her father’s death and who is threatening the ranch makes for an exciting story of adventure and love I think you will truly enjoy.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
In her first novel, Diamond Duo, Marcia Gruver gives us a look at the historical town of Jefferson, Texas and it’s rather unusual citizens. When a beautiful young woman named Bessie steps off the train in this small town, Bertha Biddie decides then and there that the woman would be the perfect one to help Bertha charm Thaddeus Bloom into proposing. The friendship grows into a close relationship that Bertha’s friends don’t understand. Thaddeus is confused by Bertha’s behavior, and even though he wants to proclaim his love for her, Bessie’s needs keep getting in the way by calling Bertha away. A subplot along the way also make for interesting reading with Sarah and Henry, freed slaves who are trying to make a life in Jefferson. Marcia weaves all these lives together in an engaging story that will have you laughing and crying all the way through.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas
From the first moment that Lucy sets her cap to attract Justin Gerard, Sandra Bricker takes the reader on a merry chase that takes you to a camping spot in Snowball, Arkansas where Lucy and her friends encounter all sorts of adventures made more exciting by Lucy’s mishaps trying to fish, ride in a hot air balloon, explore a cavern and ride a snowmobile; all things she tried to do in order to attract Justin. From bug bites to a sprained ankle, Lucy endures it all for love, but is it the wrong love? Is what she truly wants right under her nose?
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
Michelle Sutton's its NOT about ME
In her debut novel, it’s NOT about ME, Michelle Sutton takes us on a ride with our emotions. From the moment we read about Annie’s ordeal to when she makes her final choice, the reader will cry for her, want to spank her for her indecision, want to hug her and take away her pain, and then celebrate the changed lives of Annie and of those around her. From Annie we learn that beauty is from the soul and not in appearances. We learn the miracle of how God takes the most tragic circumstances and turns them for good. But most of all, we learn the power of healing that comes with complete forgiveness. This is a book you will not want to miss because it deals with real life and choices young people are making every day.
Friday, September 05, 2008
Review for Shadow of Danger
From the moment Mrs. King awakens Rachel Ringhold and urges her to leave the orphanage immediately until the end of the book, Jeanne Marie takes her readers on a journey of uncertainties, frustration, and danger. Rachel sets out with very little to sustain her on her trek to seek out her best friend, Seb Jameson who now lives in Leadville, Colorado. Upon her arrival, she discovers he’s engaged to another woman who isn’t at all happy to see Rachel. Despite the hardships, Rachel loves her new life and is blissfully unaware of Seb and Myra’s troubles. As she grows closer to the Lord, the more Seb sees what he may be missing. When danger finally catches up to her, Rachel’s faith is tested, and Seb has to make a choice, but it may cost him his life.
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