Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason

FOR ONE JOURNALIST, THE STORY OF A LIFETIME IS HITTING TOO CLOSE TO HOME.

Sarah Denning is a military journalist with the Army in the Middle East when she is taken hostage. When former Army Ranger Gavin Black is asked by his old unit commander--Sarah's imposing father--to plan an extremely risky rescue, he reluctantly agrees and successfully executes it.

Back in the US, Sarah is livid when she's discharged on a false psychiatric evaluation and vows to return to the Army. Until she learns of her brother's suicide. Unable to believe her brother would do such a thing, she puts her plans on hold and enlists Gavin to help her discover the truth. What they uncover may be the biggest story of Sarah's career--if she can survive long enough to write it.

MY THOUGHTS

Acceptable Risk is the second book in Lynette Eason's series "Danger Never Sleeps". I can honesty say it can be read as a stand-alone book as I haven't had a chance to read the first book in the series, Collateral Damage and I had no difficulty. But, I will say I will be reading the first book soon as this series is going to be one of the best of Ms. Eason's career if the rest of the series is as wonderful as Acceptable Risk .

This book was intense and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat from page one until the last page. It involved several former military personnel committing suicide, experimental medications and threats posed to the leading characters. 

I'm am a huge fan of Ms. Eason's books and have never been disappointed. She breathes life into her characters so they appear so real they pull you into their story. That is my kind of book.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good, clean, suspenseful novel.

On a 5-Star scale = 5 Stars!!!!!

I would like to thank Revell for my copy of Acceptable Risk. I received my copy for free with no expectation for a positive or negative review. The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

Ready to Trust by Tina Radcliffe

I have to say that Tina Radcliffe's newest book in her "Hearts of Oklahoma" series is a winner! Also, the cover, in my humble opinion is one of the best I've seen in a long time. Just check out the peach trees...okay, I'm kidding, who wouldn't swoon over this gorgeous specimen of a real peach? His name is Reece Rainbolt and he is also swoon-worthy inside this delectable book.

Ready to Trust, is the second book in the series following Finding the Road Home which was the story of Mitch and Daisy who make appearances in this book as well. But don't worry, this book can be read as a stand-alone book.

The story is based in Rebel, Oklahoma and this story centers around Reece Rainboldt and Claire Ballard. Reece manages the family Rebel Ranch and Claire's father owned Ballard farms next door. The story begins with Claire's father passing away and she's come back to Rebel for the reading of the will. She soon finds out that Reece, her former 'fling' has inherited half of her father's farm. Both are dumbfounded when they find out about it. Claire wants to sell the farm to Reece because she has a job as a nurse in another town. Reece learns that Claire has a five-year-old daughter and doing the math, finally figures Zoe is his little girl. 

This is a story of redemption, forgiveness, faith and love. It brings in some secondary characters like Willard and Nan that I just fell in love with. Sometimes the wisdom of older folk should be listened to and taken to heart. 

Zoe won me over from the very first appearance. But I must say when she tells her mommy that she wants a daddy like Mr. Reece and then asks her how they can do that. She stole my heart. 

Ms. Radcliffe wrote a remarkable story with well-created believable characters who made me want to jump in the car to find Rebel Ranch. I loved this book!

If you like contemporary romantic fiction you will love this book. I guarantee it!

On a 5-Star scale = 5 Stars!!!!!

I would like to thank the author for my copy of Ready to Trust. I received my copy for free with no expectation for a positive or negative review. The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,