Sandcastle Inn, by Irene Hannon, entails yet another trip to Hope Harbor. Matt Quinn has come to town to help his sister with her newly purchased inn. The property sits on an absolutely beautiful location; however, the inn itself is in need of an overhaul. Vienna Price has returned to Hope Harbor, a town filled with childhood memories, with the hope of a fresh restart in her own life!
Before you know it, Matt and Vienna are teaming up to restore the inn. Matt will do anything to help his sister who has sacrificed so much to help raise him and Vienna adds important skills with her background in finance and marketing. As they begin to work with a young carpenter, the inn seems to be slowly gaining new life!
You will be surprised as you learn more details about the carpenter’s previous and ongoing life. How will these events affect the completion and success of the inn?
When you get a sense that feelings are developing between Matt and Vienna, you wonder what will happen by the final page of this tale. Will their pasts keep them apart or will they move forward together?
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.
The Pursuit, by Lori Wick, details Edward Steele’s return trip to England after his time in Africa. When he accompanies several shipmates, Mr. Osborne and his man, ashore, Edward reveals that he knows Mr. Osborne is actually not a man. However, he does not know the reason for this fabrication!
Edward soon discovers that her name is actually Nicola Battencourt. This tale gets rather interesting after Edward learns that Niki has been hiding from her former mother-in-law who is wants to get her hands on Niki’s twin boys!
This is definitely a fun storyline to follow!
Never Fall Again, by Lynn H. Blackburn, opens with Landry Hutton meeting Calum Shaw. A close friend has recommended Cal to help Landry have a new home built for herself and her young daughter. Before they can move ahead on this project, Cal and Landry learn that The Haven, the location of Landry’s current home and workplace, is actually on fire and much of Landry’s pottery is being destroyed in the blaze!
Landry decides to put her house on hold until the destroyed store can be put back in operation. When a second attack takes place at the store, Landry realizes that someone devious is definitely at work!
All Landry wants is a safe place to raise her daughter. Hold tight as you discover what happens next and more importantly who is behind it all!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.
To Speak His Name, by Tara Johnson, tells of Avalina’s days at a plantation in Barbados. These early harsh days have left her in a world of silence. Avalina simply refuses to speak!
When Josiah Holland visits the island, you sense that something is bound to change. Traveling with his father, who himself is a slave owner, Josiah soon sees the ugliness of this world. After he meets Avalina, he has no choice but to change the direction of his life!
After Josiah helps Avalina escape from the island during a slave uprising, you will see both enter a new world of both freedom and pain. Soon they marry and they end up at Josiah's family plantation in South Carolina. Avalina must gain acceptance from a new group of people - Josiah’s family!
Just when she begins to feel safe, Avalina's past reaches out to grab her. You wonder if Josiah and Avalina will finally realize that only God can provide true freedom!
The Visitor, by Lori Wick, details how God leads the Steele sisters to what He has in store for each of them!
Elizabeth Steele has set her eyes on her brother’s friend, Thomas Morland; unfortunately, he is half a world away on a trip to Africa. Liz has no idea when she will ever see him again and more importantly, if he will even want to see her!
Cassandra Steele has crossed paths with Alexander Tate as she begins reading to him, after a fall from his horse has left him temporarily blind. As their relationship seems to be moving towards something serious, Cassie fears that Tate will be disappointed when he is finally able to see clearly and realizes that Cassie has bright red hair!
It is fun to see where these sisters land by the final page of this tale!
The Rescue, by Lori Wick, again takes place in Collingbourne, England. You will see old characters, as well as meet some new, in this second tale of her English Garden series!
Robert Weston has inherited a property in town and is checking out the area when Anne Gardiner suddenly lands in his arms. In an attempt to placate her military father, who is not currently not in a right state of mind, Anne pretends to marry this man who has been caught off guard!
When Robert heads back to London to discuss this situation with his mother, he leaves Anne at his new home. Robert is unaware that she will spend the next week cleaning his house in an attempt to make up for the “marriage” he was exposed to!
After gossip about this “marriage” starts circulating throughout Collingbourne, Robert decides to ask Anne to marry him in an effort to protect her. It is interesting to see what actually comes of this hasty marriage!
The Proposal, by Lori Wick, opens with William Jennings suddenly gaining three young children when his cousin unexpectedly dies. His world is definitely about to change. William’s first thought is to seek help from his sister; unfortunately, he has not seen her in years!
Not only does William have three young lives to meld into his world; he also does not know what to make of his sister’s dear friend Marianne Walker. She has been trusting God for the man He intends for her to walk through life with; however, William does not seem to fit the mold!
This is an interesting tale to follow as you see God at work in both William and Marianne’s lives!
Fatal Witness, by Patricia Bradley, begins with Danielle Bennett as a young girl being hidden away so she does not see the brutal killing of her parents. Now 25 years later, with no memory of her earlier life, she is building her life as a talented artist making beautiful pottery creations. When Danielle’s picture is published in a national ceramic magazine, her image is noticed by both friends and foes!
Dani’s grandmother, Mae Richmond, is also a well-known potter and has been searching for Dani for years. When she sees Dani’s image in a pottery magazine, she pulls in K-9 officer, Mark Lassiter, to help make contact with Dani!
After Dani meets her grandmother, she is intent on learning more about what happened to her parents all those years ago. When Dani and Mark are targeted by a sniper, you know this tale is about to get very intense. All Dani wants to do is find justice for her parents!
You will never believe who the mastermind is behind all these killings. The person does not show up until the final pages of this fast-paced tale!
Embers in the London Sky, by Sarah Sundin, opens with Alesia van der Zee Martens planning to run away from her husband with her young son, Theo, to join her family in England. However, before she can make to out the front door, her husband Bas had returned to declare that the Germans had crossed the Netherlands border and he needed to escape to England to have a safe place to run his business. So indeed Alesia would be heading to England, but unfortunately it would be in the presence of her abusive husband!
When Bas hands her son over to another family traveling to England, Alesia fears never seeing her boy’s sweet face again. When her husband is killed before she learns who has her son, Alesia is certainly at a loss!
Hugh Collingwood is an Englishman attempting to record some of the events taking place in France. In the midst of the fighting, Hugh’s asthma begins to act up. He knows this is the last place he should be; however, the reporter in him will not let him stay away. When Hugh suddenly crosses paths with his older brother, he is again reminded of the danger this place could bring to his lungs. Before Hugh is placed on the next ship headed back to England, he watches as his brother’s ship is destroyed!
When Alesia and Hugh cross paths in London, they soon team up in an effort to locate her son. The situation gets quite complicated when they finally find Theo. Alesia has no papers and this couple has claimed him as their own. Hold tight to discover if Alesia will ever be reunited with her young son!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.
Double Take, by Lynette Eason, is another tale full of action. Lainie Jackson is traveling in the hills of North Carolina in the midst of a rainstorm, when someone suddenly runs her off the road. This man looks exactly like her dead fiancé, Adam!
Detective James Cross is busy handling an angry man who has a gun and is holding his family hostage. When James is shot in his efforts to save the child, he ends up in the hospital being cared for by physician assistant, Lainie. James and Laine had initially met years ago, so this may prove to be an interesting reunion!
When Lainie keeps finding clues that could only be sent by Adam, she fears that he may still be alive. Watch as James helps her search for answers. It is interesting when you finally learn the truth about all these strange sightings!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.
Committing to the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, begins her Colorado Cowgirls series. Astrid Nilsson has arrived back in FairPlay, Colorado. As a doctor, she is looking to join an established practice in her hometown. However, when she enters the front door of the doctor’s office she is surprised. Astrid comes face to face with Logan Steele, her first true love!
Dr. Logan Steele is in a quandary. His dying mother wants him to marry while she is still alive. He suggests to Astrid that they date on a trial basis and in exchange, Logan will give her a chance to work work alongside him as his partner. Astrid has absolutely no idea how this situation will ever turn out to her benefit!
When Astrid tells an old beau that she and Logan are engaged, this situation becomes even more complicated. After Logan’s mother spreads news of their ‘fake’ engagement all over town, they know they are in trouble. You will be surprised to see where Astrid and Logan land by the end of this tale!
Love Unscripted, by Denise Hunter, introduces Chloe Anderson on the opening pages. Chloe’s debut novel is heading for the big screen. She cannot believe it when the actor chosen to portray the leading man in her story is all over the tabloids as a womanizer. After a photograph of Chloe and this actor, Liam Hamilton, shows up in the papers, Chloe knows she has a problem on her hands!
When Liam’s publicist suggests that they actually start “secretly” dating to temper down the gossip, Chloe cannot believe it when she agrees. When they decide to limit the number of people who know about this setup, Liam and Chloe feel like they will be able to keep their secret safe. However, it is definitely easier said than done!
How will Chloe respond when another secret she has been protecting for years suddenly comes to light? Will the fragile relationship between Chloe and Liam survive this madness? This is definitely a tale that will keep your interest until the final page!
Countdown, by Lynette Eason, brings together paramedic Raina Price and US Marshall Vincent Covelli. Vincent has been drawn to Raina from the moment they meet. She is absolutely beautiful; however, she seems to being holding something back. Raina does have secrets from her past that could hurt anyone who would draw near to her!
When it appears that danger from Raina’s former life has resurfaced, she asks Vincent to assist her with tracking done the man who left her world in shambles years ago. He beat Raina so severely that she had to be hospitalized. Afterwards, she had to go into hiding and change everything in her world. In current day when someone tries to poison Raina, she and Vincent jump into high gear to identify and stop this person !
After their enemy starts trying to take them out with multiple gunshots, you know the game has taken a serious turn. Hold tight for a high energy conclusion to this fast-paced tale!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.