The Edge of Dusk

 

A Edge Of Dusk, by Colleen Coble, starts out with Annie Penderson’s memory of the kidnapping of her younger sister. Now she is living near her hometown with her young daughter and you get a sense that danger may be close by. When Annie finds a dead body floating in Lake Superior, you know you must be ready for a suspense-filled tale!

When Jon Dustan, Annie’s first love, shows up on the streets of Rock Harbor, Annie does all she can to avoid him. After Annie discovers the remains of two teenage girls, she fears that Jon will get pulled into the investigation!

In the attempt to discover how and why these girls were killed, the story of Annie’s sister’s kidnapping resurfaces. You will not believe it when you learn who is behind it all!

I received this e-book   from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.

Looking for Leroy

Looking for Leroy, by Melody Carlson, tells the tale of what happens when Brynna Phillips decides to spend her summer break camping with Jan, her school’s vice-principal. It Is not as simple a trip as you would have imagined!

As a friendship begins to grow between these co-workers, they come upon a campground that Bryanna attended as a high schooler. She has so many memories about a boy named Leroy Sorrentino. This duo sets out on a mission to find this piece of Bryanna’s past!

When Bryanna finally locates Leroy, you wonder if they will be able to recreate what they have left behind!

I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.

Spark Of Love

Spark of Love, by Amanda Cabot, is a tale set in Texas in the year 1857!

Alexandra Tarkington knows that she must get away from Franklin Beckman. He is an angry and violent man, whose goal is to get his hands on her inheritance. So Alexandra decides to head to Mesquite Springs by stage to meet up with her father, Calvin Tarkington. She hopes he will provide her with protection. However, Gabriel Seymour, an investigator heading out on his latest case, steps in to protect her from two rowdy cowboys on the stagecoach!

At the end of their journey, Alexandra and Gabe both end in the same town. Alexandra plans to simply visit with her father; however, Gabe has plans to arrest him. Gabe has been hired by a man who thinks Alexandra’s father is up to no good. When Alexandra first sets eyes on her father, she realizes this frail man would not be capable of protecting her. What had happened? This man, who is now going by a different name, but still has the eyes her father!

You wonder what will happen when Gabe finally discovers what is actually going on with Mr. Calvin Tarkington and more importantly how Alexandra will respond when she learns what Gabe has been investigating!

I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.

The Veil Of Winter

 

Veil of Winter, by Melanie Dickerson, continues her Dericott Tales series. When Princess Elyce learns she is to be forced to marry as part of an alliance her father is making with a fellow king, she knows she must avoid this marriage no matter the cost. Elyce seeks out a potion that will put her to sleep and appear to be dead!

After Sir Gerald feels God leading him to assist his sister Delia’s friend, Princess Elyce, he arrives only to find the princess in a deep sleep. Gerald remembers hearing of someone saving a life, by pinching the nose and breathing into their mouth. When he takes this action, Elyce suddenly wakes up and she is not happy. Elyce is angry that this man had taken her first kiss. However, Elyce needs Gerald’s help to escape from the castle!

Soon Elyce begins to travel with her attendant, Gerald and his fellow knight through a snowstorm in an attempt to reach Prague. She hopes she can seek assistance from King Wenceslaus. Elyce must save her people from the evil plans that are part of her father’s alliance!

You will see many changes in Elyce’s life by the end of this tale!

Until Leaves Fall in Paris

 

Until Leaves Fall in Paris, by Sarah Sundin, is a tale set in the midst of Hitler’s takeover of Paris, France. Lucille Girard had lived for years in Paris dreaming of becoming a ballet dancer. As the Germans were threatening to invade the city, Lucille decides to purchase a bookstore to allow her Jewish friends the funds they need to escape the coming terror. Lucille has no idea the trauma that may soon come her way!

Paul Aubrey has been living in Paris operating one of his family’s factories. He had been planning to return to America with his young daughter, when suddenly Paul is asked to use his position as a front to funnel information about the Germans plans back to the American authorities. Once he decides to accept this work, Paul finds he is viewed as a traitor by many of his fellow Parisians!

When Paul and his daughter show up at Lucille’s bookstore one day, you wonder if she will trust this fellow American or simply take issue with the work taking place in his factory.  Paul and Lucille seem to be on opposite sides of this conflict. When the violence begins to escalate, you have no idea what direction Paul and Lucille will take. You wonder if they will ever be able leave the war behind!


I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.