Sunday, February 24, 2019

Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard


THE CASE MAY BE COLD, 
BUT THINGS ARE ABOUT TO HEAT UP

Forensic genealogist Willow Anderson is following in her late grandfather's footsteps in her quest for answers about a baby abducted from a hospital more than twenty years ago. When someone makes an attempt on Willow's life to keep her from discovering the truth, help will come from an unexpected source.

Ex-FBI agent--and Willow's ex-flame--Austin McKade readily offers to protect the woman he never should have let get away. Together th 2y'll follow where the clues lead them, even if it means Austin must face the past he's spent much of his life trying to forget--and put Willow's tender heart at risk.

My Thoughts:

I have always been a fan of Elizabeth Goddard's Love Inspired Suspense novels and when I learned she would be releasing a trade paperback through Revell Books, I was ecstatic. Her first book in her "Uncommon Justice" series, Never Let Go, is a definite winner. It is fast-paced, suspenseful and will keep the reader on the edge of their seats.

Willow Anderson is a forensic genealogist who has just lost her beloved grandfather and inherits the last cold case he was hired to solve. But then enters ex-FBI agent, Austin McKade who was hired by her grandfather to help on the case. Unfortunately, Willow and Austin have a past that ended poorly. The question is, can they move beyond their past and get the job done?

The title of the book, Never Let Go, really says it all, from the first page to the last I didn't want to put it down. The book involves a 21-year old cold case, arson, a couple of murders and a few attempted murders. Oh, it also contains some romance that is packed full of sparks and tension. 

I would highly recommend Never Let Go to anyone who truly loves a good clear romantic suspense. I can hardly wait until the Fall of 2019 when the second installment of the "Uncommon Justice" series is released.

On a 5-Star Scale - 5 HUGE Stars!!!!!

I would like to thank Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group for my copy of Never Let Go.  I received my copy for free but I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

Saturday, February 16, 2019

The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin


Facing the past may be the most 
fearsome battle of his life.

Numbed by grief and harboring shameful secrets, Lt. Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th Fighter Group in 1943. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before the D-day invasion.

Violet Lindstrom wants to be a missionary, but for now she serves in the American Red Cross, arranging entertainment for the men of the 357th and setting up programs for local children. Drawn to the mysterious Adler, she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with his family after a long estrangement.

Despite himself, Adler finds his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet. But D-day draws near...and secrets can't stay buried forever.

My Thoughts:

When it comes to novels set during World War II, in my humble opinion, there is no better author than Sarah Sundin. Her second book in her "Sunrise at Normandy" series, The Sky Above Us is an awesome read. The first book in the series is The Sea Before Us. I have yet to read the first book in the series, however, I just bought a copy because the second book was so good.

The series is about three brothers, Wyatt, Adler and Clay Paxton. This story belongs to Adler, a fighter pilot in the 357th Fighter Group based in England. Adler is running from his past and is yearning to become an ace so that once the war is over he can start a flying freight business names ACES. He also has a problem with being 'second'. He had a problem being second to his brother Wyatt, and being a wingman. This is a story of someone wanting one thing and finding that what God planned for him was far better.

Adler's interest is Violet Lindstrom, a member of the American Red Cross. Her dream is to become a missionary in Africa just like her great aunt. But just as Adler learned to change, so did Violet and her dream changes as well.

Ms. Sundin has a great gift in making the reader feel like they are right in the cockpit with the pilot. This gift is no different. I guarantee you will feel like you are in each and every dogfight that takes place in this book and if your heart isn't beating a little faster by the end of each scene, you probably didn't engage. 

The Sky Above Us is a fast-paced, World War II action novel that will get the reader's heart pumping. It is also an inspirational romance novel that will touch the heart of any reader. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, but especially to fans of historical romance.

On a 5-Star Scale - 5 Stars!!!!!

I would like to thank Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group for my copy of The Sky Above Us.  I received my copy for free but I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,