Fatal Strike by DiAnn Mills

My Thoughts:

I absolutely loved DiAnn Mills newest book, Fatal Strike. This is a book in which both the heroine and hero have fears that they need to overcome or their fears will definitely do them in. 

The story is about two snipers, FBI Agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert. They are brought together in a situation that needed a sniper's intervention. As soon as they are done on this job they are given another job to do together and all I can say is once you open up the pages of this book, you will be swept away on a journey that will leave you breathless. I can usually figure who did what but in this book I was shocked when all was revealed at the end. 

Ms. Mills has a masterful talent of creating extremely believable characters that are perfectly flawed but by the end of the book, they learn to deal with their issues and can start moving forward. It was no different in Fatal Strike. Leah has a fear that she literally finds herself coming face to face with and Jon experiences a situation that he will also have to make a decision that will help him combat his fear. I found myself thinking about one of my fears and how I might be able to overcome it. 

I can honestly say this is one of Ms. Mills best books yet. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good clean suspense novel. You won't be disappointed. 

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

I would like to thank the author, DiAnn Mills, for my copy of Fatal Strike. 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,

Back Cover:

THERE'S A KILLER ON THE LOOSE IN GALVESTON, targeting law enforcement officials and using a fatal injection of snake venom to take them down. Authorities have reasons to believe the Veneno gang is behind the hits, and FBI Agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert team up to track down those responsible. Their best lead is an eyewitness who identifies a young man dumping the third body on a church doorstep. But their suspect has gone into hiding, and those closest to him are reluctant to reveal anything that might help investigators find him.

As Leah and Jon check connections among the victims and dig deeper into motives, they discover appearances may be deceiving. Someone is desperate to keep their secrets hidden, and Leah and Jon must face their greatest fears in order to stop the next fatal strike.

The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels

My Thoughts:

When I had a chance to select The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels I decided I would give it a chance. I had never heard of this author and while her writing is very well done, I was quite disappointed in a couple of things. First, some of the situations made me uncomfortable, such as early on in the heroine's past some of the high school football players made comments about one of the players getting it on with the heroine. Unfortunately, he didn't come to her rescue and she had a name assigned to her that I felt revolted by. This was very early in the book and unfortunately, it tainted my view of the balance of the book. Second, since this is a book from Revell, I wanted a strong Christian theme throughout the book, but that didn't happen.

Now, as I mentioned previously, I really enjoyed Ms. Bartels gift of words and story, even though I am not a big fan of first-person storylines. If there was more of a Christian theme and if the non-pleasant situations were removed I would probably love the book.

While I might not suggest this book to my Christian friends and followers, it would be one that a lot of people would thoroughly enjoy based on the storyline. 

On a 5-Star Scale - 3 Stars

I would like to thank Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, for my copy of The Words Between Us. 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,

From the Back Cover;

Robin Windsor has spent much of her life under an assumed name to avoid association with her infamous parents. She thought she'd finally found sanctuary running her used bookstore in quiet River City, Michigan. But when she receives an eerily familiar book in the mail on the morning of her father's scheduled execution, Robin is thrown back to the summer she met Peter Flynt, the perfect boy who ruined everything. Why would Peter be making contact now? And why does she have a sinking feeling that she's about to be exposed all over again?

With evocative prose that recalls the classic novels we love, Erin Bartels pens a story that shows that words--the ones we say, the ones we read, and the ones we write--have more power than we imagine.

Yours Truly, Thomas by Rachel Fordham

For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people's mail.

Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the dead letter office, and she dreams of something more--a bit of intrigue, perhaps a taste of romance. When she comes across a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love, it becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient.

But when Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter, and yet...she finds herself caring--perhaps too much--for the one who wrote it.

My Thoughts

I love new authors and when Yours Truly, Thomas was offered as a book to read and review I jumped at he chance. This is Ms. Fordham's second book in her Azure Springs series, the first being The Hope of Azure Springs. I found from the very first words that Ms. Fordham would be a new favorite author for me.

The story begins in 1883 in the dead letter office in Washington DC. The lead character, Penny Ercanbeck will endear herself to the reader within the first few moments of meeting her. As for the male lead, Thomas Conner, he also endeared himself to me. It was apparent he had a wounded heart that was in need of forgiveness and love. I loved both characters equally and would love to see a sequel with more of their story.

If you enjoy historical romance with a little bit of suspense mixed in, Yours Truly, Thomas is a book I feel you will truly enjoy.

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

I would like to thank Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, for my copy of Yours Truly, Thomas. 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,

Healing the Cowboy's Heart by Ruth Logan Herne

If you love horses, kids and romance you should definitely enjoy Ruth Logan Herne's newest Love Inspired book, Healing the Cowboy's Heart which comes out in July 2019.

The lead character, veterinarian Charlotte Fitzgerald is an extremely strong character honed by her past. The male lead, Isaiah Woods is a rancher, breeder of Appaloosa horses and the guardian for his niece and nephew. Isaiah is also a strong character battling issues of his past. When these two characters meet magic happens. I loved their interactions and I absolutely fell in love with JJ and Liam, Isaiah's niece and nephew.

To be honest, I found myself shedding tears several times. Especially when the love of Rising, a family dog, was conveyed so well through the tears of little Liam. I won't say more because I don't hand out spoilers. However, when you pick up the book please see the top of page 88. You just may shed a few tears too.

Once again, if you love romance, horses, kids, and stories of forgiveness you'll love this book.

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

I would like to thank Ruth Logan Herne for my copy of Healing the Cowboy's Heart. 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,


Back Cover:

A perfect match...or sworn enemies?

Only time will tell at

Shepard's Crossing.

Horse breeder Isaiah Woods can't believe his only ally in helping a neglected mare is the descendant of his family's bitter enemy--veterinarian Charlotte Fitzgerald. Despite the feud, Charlotte risks everything to save the horse. But as she falls for Isaiah--and the orphaned niece and nephew in his care--the mare isn't the only one who needs saving.

Lone Star Standoff by Margaret Daley

I love reading Love Inspired Suspense novels and when Margaret Daley's name is on the cover it is always a must read for me. Her newest book, which released this month, is Lone Star Standoff and it is another winner.

Lone Star Standoff is filled with an extremely tense drug cartel court case, a widowed judge whose life has been threatened and a Texas Ranger who steps in to protect the widowed judge and her twins. The twists and turns throughout the book propelled me through the pages faster than normal and I savored every page.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, suspenseful romance. 

On a 5 Star scale - 5 Stars!!!!! 

I would like to thank Margaret Daley for my copy of Lone Star Standoff. 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,

Back Cover:

A high-profile trial turns lethal...

The next exciting Lone Star Justice  novel

Presiding over the trial of a powerful drug cartel member, Judge Aubrey Madison finds her life threatened, and Texas Ranger Sean McNair isn't taking any chances. Protecting the widow and her twins comes naturally to Sean--maybe too naturally for a guy who's convinced he shouldn't have a family. But he can't help wishing for a future with Aubrey...if he can keep her alive.

Justice Delivered by Patricia Bradley

The fourth book in Patricia Bradley's "Memphis Cold Case" series is, in my opinion, the best of the series. Rest assured if you haven't read the first three in the series it won't interfere in enjoying this book as they can all be read as a stand-alone.

The heroine of the story is Carly Smith, a victim of human trafficking, who after escaping from her captor she changed her name and hid out for many years. After the death of her sister she comes out of hiding, so to speak, and goes back to her former hometown to see if she can locate her abductor. She ends up working with a police officer whom she dated in her youth and when they first meet he doesn't recognize her.

Filled with twists and turns, this suspense-filled novel kept me glued to my seat until the very last page. Just when I thought I had the bad guys pegged I realized I wasn't quite right after all. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good suspense-filled novel.

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

I would like to thank Net Galley and Revell for my e-copy of "Justice Delivered. I received my e-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,

Back Cover:

Carly Smith came by her trust issues honestly. She's been at the mercy of merciless men, ignored by law enforcement officers who should have helped her, and seemingly rejected by her family. She can't even trust herself to do the right thing. Though she is working hard on building a new life, the past continues to haunt her when she discovers that the man she couldn't bring herself to report to the police is still out there, luring vulnerable girls under the guise of being a modeling agent.

When her own niece is kidnapped, Carly must overcome her fears and come forward with the information she has. But if that proves to be too little, too late--she'll have to go after the perpetrators herself.

NKJV Spirit -Filled Bible, Executive Editor Jack W. Hayford

When given the opportunity to review the NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible I jumped at the chance. I had heard great things about the earlier editions of this Bible and so I was excited to receive this one as it is the third edition. The executive editor of this Bible is Jack W. Hayford. The copy I received is in black leather and it is thumb-indexed.

Some of the features included in the Bible are:

• Word Wealth - there are more than 650 word studies that help shed light on key terms, drawing meaning from the original Greek & Hebrew.
• Kingdom Dynamics - Dozens of Biblical themes are addressed in notes by many Spirit-filled preachers, teachers, and writers.
• Truth-in-Action - Helpful thematic charts provide practical applications from every book of the Bible.
• Praying the Word - Powerful prayers throughout the Bible-based directly on Scripture.
• Detailed book introductions and outlines aiding you to learn each book's historical background.
• Verse-by-verse study notes that explain each passage and illuminates your understanding.
• Includes a full-color design with updated maps and charts, a detailed concordance and in-depth articles about the Spirit Filled life.
• Clear and readable 10-point font.

I truly love this Bible and the beauty of the color throughout its pages. Please see the picture below that shows a Kingdom Dynamics box and a  Word Wealth box. Also, the Praying God's word boxes are a beautiful light blue-green and really brings the Scriptures to life.

 

The only negative thing I would say about my copy of this beautiful Bible is that it is thumb-indexed. I like to search the Scriptures myself and find that now that I have the thumb-indexed version I'm starting to use it which I didn't want to do. Other than that I loved this Bible and all the special features within. It is a wonderful Bible for those of us who are Spirit-filled, however, anyone can find this Bible to be a great asset in your study of the Scriptures. Also, the 10-point font is very easy to read.

I would like to thank Booklook Bloggers and Thomas Nelson Publishers for my copy of the NKJV Spirit-Filled Bible. 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,