Monday, January 29, 2024

Double Take by Lynette Eason

Lynette Eason's newest book, Double Take is a page-turner, to say the least. It is the first book in her new series "Lake City Heroes" and let me tell you, if the books to follow are as good as this one (which there is no doubt in my mind that they will be) she will have another excellent series.

The story is about Physician Assistant Lainie Jackson and Detective James Cross. These two are brought together when someone makes an attempt on Lainie's life. That's when the roller coaster ride began...up and down and back again, this story took me on a wild journey of nail-biting suspense that had me guessing right up until the very end. 

I absolutely loved the characters in this story. They both have flaws that make them more believable. I loved all the banter between Lainie & James, but I also loved the banter between James and his partner Cole Garrison. Ms. Eason has a talent for creating extremely believable characters that charm the readers. 

This is an awesome romantic suspense with a beautiful faith message threaded through the story. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romantic suspense.

On a 5-Star scale - 5 Stars!

I would like to thank Revell Books, for my copy of Double Take. I received my copy for free with no expectation of 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,

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard

If you are looking for a good suspense novel that will keep you captivated for hours, Elizabeth Goddard's Shadows at Dusk will not disappoint you. It is the second book in her "Missing in Alaska" series and I can hardly wait for book three.

This story centers around Montana Detective Trevor West and Carrie James a bush pilot in Alaska. Trevor needs help to locate his sister who has been missing in Alaska for over a year.  All he has to go on are some pictures his sister left him. The Police Chief suggests he contact Carrie who knows the Alaska terrain very well. But Carrie has her own mystery to solve and needs Trevor to help her find out who killed her friend and partner Issac.

The characters of Trevor and Carrie were extremely well crafted as was the state of Alaska. You can almost see the terrain as Ms. Goddard describes it. I love books that pull you in with story, character, and setting.

The mystery behind the pictures and the suspense left me sitting on the edge of my seat. It was fast-paced with twists and turns keeping me turning the pages long into the night. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy good romantic suspense.

On a 5-Star scale - 5 Stars!

I would like to thank Revell Books, for my copy of Shadows at Dusk. I received my copy for free with no expectation of 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,



Into the Fire by Irene Hannon

 

Whenever Irene Hannon releases a new romantic suspense novel I know it will be an awesome read. Her newest novel, Into the Fire, is the first book in her new "Undaunted Courage" series and I can hardly wait for the next book in the series.

The story centers around Bri Tucker, a former smokejumper turned arson investigator and ATF Special Agent Marc Davis. Both characters are well-crafted and they pulled me into their story from the start. Their attraction to each other was almost palpable. I loved both of these characters.

Bri is assigned a case in which a former colleague has burned in a house fire. He had left her a puzzle regarding previous fiery deaths and now Bri must try to figure them out before someone tries to get rid of her as well. She is told to team up with Marc so they can solve the puzzles together and ultimately solve the case...or will they?

The story is propelled forward at a fast pace and I found myself sitting on the edge of my chair rooting Bri and Marc on. This is a book, that if I had had the time, I would have sat down and read it in one sitting, but life sometimes doesn't allow that.

If you love romantic suspense I would highly recommend that you pick up a copy of Into the Fire. 

On a 5-Star scale - 5 Stars!

I would like to thank Revell Books, for my copy of Into the Fire. I received my copy for free with no expectation of 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,

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Better Watch Out by Natalie Walters

If you would like to read a wonderful book set in New York City, during Christmas then Better Watch Out by Natalie Walters is a book you need to pick up.

Frannie had made a bucket list to complete with her boyfriend Calvin in New York only she found out Calvin found someone new leaving her broken-hearted.  Her brother enlists his friend Andrew to act as her companion while she completes her bucket list.

This story was sweet, cute, romantic, tense, and at times suspenseful. Ms. Walters created another character in New York City itself. The smells, the sounds, the atmosphere were almost palpable. Well done Ms. Walters.

There were quite a few moments where I giggled out loud, especially during Frannie and Andrew's "meet cute". 

This is a book to be a treasured keepsake to be read each Christmas. I would highly recommend it if you like romantic suspense stories set during Christmas, this is a must read.

On a 5-Star Scale - I give it 5-Stars!

I would like to thank the author, Natalie Walters, for my e-book copy of Better Watch Out. I received my copy for free with no expectation of 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,

 

Killer Christmas Evidence by Sami A. Abrams

I am a huge fan of Sami A. Abrams and her current series "Deputies of Anderson County". Her newest book in the series, Killer Christmas Evidence, releases on the 24th of this month.

This is the story of Detective Kyle Howard and Detective Cassidy Bowman, two people who once were great friends but due to circumstances surrounding Kyle's fiancĂ©e's death, they are now at odds. 

Cassidy is soon brought back together with Kyle and they have to work together to solve some mysterious cold cases that all seem to tie together. They soon find themselves a target of someone who doesn't want them to solve the cases.

I love the characters of Kyle and Cassidy. They have both been horrendously hurt in the past and Ms. Abrams handles their situations delicately. Forgiveness isn't always easy especially when the pain was so great. I loved how Ms. Abrams let the scales of unforgiveness fall away giving them a chance to move forward with their lives.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves sweet romantic suspense and books set during Christmas.

I give this book 5 Stars!

I would like to thank the author, Sami A. Abrams, for my copy of Killer Christmas Evidence. I received my copy for free with no expectation of 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,

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Facing the Enemy by DiAnn Mills

DiAnn Mills new book, Facing the Enemy, is another fantastic novel of inspirational romantic suspense that takes the reader on a fast-paced journey through murder and child abductions.

I have never been a big fan of first-person point-of-view books so when I started reading Facing the Enemy I was a little disappointed when I found it was written in the first-person POV. However, by the end of a few chapters, I actually fell in love with the way Ms. Mills gave us Risa's POV for a couple of chapters and then Gage's POV for a couple of chapters. She let us know in the chapter heading as to who's POV we were reading. To me, I actually felt I was able to get to know each character quicker and a little better.

The characters, FBI Special Agent Risa Jacobs and FBI Special Agent Gage Patterson were very well crafted. They both had issues but I loved the way Ms. Mills allowed them to work through them. Their stories involve their faith, grief, and in the end, forgiveness. 

The storyline involves some murders that seem to intertwine with each other taking the reader on a fast-paced roller coaster ride. So you might want to wait to start this book when you have plenty of time to sit down and read because I guarantee you won't want to put it down. It is a standalone book due to release on September 5, 2023 (preorder here), and let me tell you it is a must-read book if you enjoy clean romantic suspense. I would highly recommend it.

On a 5 Star Scale - I give it 5 Stars.

I would like to thank the author, DiAnn Mills, for my copy of Facing the Enemy. I received my copy for free with no expectation of 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,

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Facing the Enemy by DiAnn Mills is due to release this Fall. You can pre-order your copy now.