November 15, 2024

Unforgotten

 












In Unforgotten, by Shelley Shepard Gray, you will see Bethanne Hostetler reconnect with Jay Byler.  They had formerly been friends; however, after his best friend Peter had abused her, Bethanne has stayed far, far away.  Little does she know Jay has had warm feelings towards for years!


When Bethanne learns that her cousin Candace, who has recently won a local beauty contest, is dealing with a stalker, she worries that Candace is in danger.  After Candace contacts the local police, she meets Ryan Mulaney.  This officer begins to escort her on her many appearances.  This definitely gives everyone some peace of mind!


However, when this stalker abducts both Candace and Bethanne, you have no idea if these two young women will ever find freedom again!



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



November 8, 2024

Deadly Revenge

 











Deadly Revenge, by Patricia Bradley, introduces Chattanooga Detective Jenna Hart.  She is gathering intel on some local drug dealers.  Along the way, Jenna reconnects with Agent Maxwell Anderson.  The attraction they formerly felt still seems to be very close to the surface!


This tale gets interesting as Jenna and Max work together on a case involving the tragic death of a city councilman.  When another former councilman  seems to be targeted as well, you know this case has just gotten bigger and definitely more dangerous!


After another dead body shows up, Jenna and Max have two suspects in mind.  As typical with Patricia Bradley’s books, there is a surprise ending to this tale!


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




November 1, 2024

Never Forgotten

 












Never Forgotten, by Hannah Linder, opens with Simon Fancourt’s father insisting he marry Georgina Whitmore.   

However, this is not direction Simon wants to go.  He feels that Georgina is merely a shallow and absurd young lady!


Twelve years later, Simon is now across the ocean in North Carolina.  His beloved wife has been killed and he is left with two young children to raise.  His primary course is to return to his homeland in hopes of finding some answers concerning who is responsible for his wife’s death!


Once Simon arrives at his family home, he finds that his mother is blind and his father is dead.  His father’s will states that he must marry Georgina to receive his inheritance!


This is an interesting tale to follow.  Simon and Georgina not only have to learn to interact together; but, more importantly, they both have a mystery to solve!



October 23, 2024

The Seaside Homecoming

 












The Seaside Homecoming, by Julie Klassen, is an interesting tale set in the year 1820.  Miss Claire Summers is dealing with a very rainy day.   At her father’s request, she is currently in exile, living in Scotland spending her days as companion to her great-aunt.    And it is not an enjoyable life!


Little does Claire know that merely a country away her sisters Viola, Emily and Sarah are thinking of her.  They do not understand why Claire has not responded to their letters.  After her aunt passes away, Claire must find a new place to live.  You will not believe where she ends up!


Claire has come back to jolly old England to try to make a place for herself.  You will be surprised to learn who she meets after she arrives!


Hold tight to see where Claire lands and if resolution ever comes to Claire and her family!



October 13, 2024

The Blooming of Delphinium

 








 



The Blooming of Delphinium is another interesting tale from Holly Varni Delphinium Hayes, a flower shop owner, can tell by someone’s scent whether they will be friend or foe.  When she meets Elliot Sturgis, the director of Moonberry Lake’s Senior Care Facility, she senses violets but also a bit of harshness!


It is fun to see Delphinium interact with the quirky elderly individuals who are never far from her shop.  It is also fun to learn what each scent indicates on the pages of this tale.  This group of characters from the nursing facility bring a lot of color to the pages of this tale!


After Delphinium and Elliot have a major conflict, hold tight to see if they are ever able to find any resolution.  This is definitely a tale worth reading!


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



October 9, 2024

One Last Promise

 














One Last Promise, by Susan May Warren, continues the story about the Mulligan brothers.   This tale focuses primarily on Moose Mulligan.  He reconnects with Tillie Young, a woman who formerly worked at a local diner.  Tillie has been absent for the past month; unfortunately, when she shows up she has been severely beaten!


The entire Air One team enters behind Moose.  All are in for the task when they learn that Tillie’s seven-year-old daughter is being held hostage.  However, Moose becomes the primary searcher on this job!


Hold tight through a lot of action and several truths being revealed by the final pages of this tale!




October 1, 2024

One Last Chance

 











One Last Chance, by Susan May Warren, opens with Axel Mulligan trying to rescue a young girl who has been caught up in some icy waters in Alaska.  Her kayak had bobbed up empty.  So Axel is diving deep to try to save this girl!


The next person you meet is Flynn Turnquist, a former detective who is currently in Alaska searching for her missing twin sister.  Before you know it, Flynn makes a connection with Axel and he decides to help her search for her sister!


It is interesting to watch Axel and Flynn work together, as they move through obstacles on their way to possibly locating her sister.  Hang on for the wild ride!