Too Far Down

Too Far Down, the latest from Mary Connealy, brings her Cimarron Legacy series to an end.  With bullets being fired every time any member of the Boden family turns around,  you do not know who will be safe!

Cole Boden is now trying to get to the bottom of who is behind the explosions at his mines.  You cannot figure out who can be trusted in this world of the wild, wild west!  You will watch as a relationship begins to grow between Cole and his neighbor Melanie Blake, as she helps him try to solve this mystery!

Do not be surprised when a character from one of Mary Connealy's previous series shows up before the final pages of this tale!

I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my unbiased review.

Across the Blue

Carrie Turansky's latest novel is entitled Across the Blue.  The year is 1909. and there is talk on the streets of London, England, concerning the first airplane to fly across the English Channel.   Isabella Grayson, daughter of a wealthy newspaper baron, cannot let go of her dream of writing articles for the paper; however, her mother has a different dream: Isabella marrying an aristocrat!  When Isabella finally agrees to pursue some of the men her mother has selected, it is only in exchange for her being allowed to write some articles about the new airplanes.  Isabella has no idea what situations will arise from this agreement!

 When Isabella suddenly meets James Drake, after his flying machine crashes on the Grayson's property, her mind will not stop being filled with thoughts of him.  James' mind, however, is firmly set on winning the contest, that will reward one thousand pounds to the first man to successfully fly an airplane across the English Channel.  James comes from a very poor background, so this money will make all the difference in his life.  When he begins having feelings for Isabella, he hopes having money will make him acceptable to Isabella's family!

As you walk with Isabella, as she is trying to obtain the information needed for her articles, and with James, as he is attempting to improve his airplane and his skill at flying it, you will learn details about a secret from James' past.  Watch and see how Isabella and James attempt  to discover the truth about James birth and what family he really comes from!

I received this book from Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review.

A Dangerous Engagement

Melanie Dickerson finishes up her The Regency Spies of London series with A Dangerous Engagement.  When Felicity Mayson cannot seem to catch a man's eye at the parties in London, due to her lack of a dowry, she heads out with her spinster aunt to visit her mother's sister-in-law, Lady Blackstone, in the country.  Felicity is soon introduced to wealthy man, Oliver Rately.  When Oliver begins to shower her with attention and even a marriage proposal, Felicity cannot think of anything else to do, but to say yes!

Felicity soon discovers that this country estate is filled with men, led by Lady Blackstone, planning a revolt against the government of England!  Felicity does not know which way to turn to find protection for herself and her aunt.  She soon crosses paths with Philip Merrick, a spy working for the English government who has quietly infiltrated this group of rebels.  While Felicity attempts to make Lady Blackstone and Oliver believe that she is loyal to their cause, she is secretly helping Philip gather the information he needs to show the government what is actually being planned!

Everything goes from bad to worse when Lady Blackstone discovers that Phillip is spying on her group, for the government!  Felicity does what she can to convince this group not to immediately kill Philip; however, after Philip frees himself and heads back to London, Felicity is left to deal with these rebels on her own.  Hang in there to see what comes to pass on the final pages of this action-filled tale!

Love Held Captive

In Shelley Shepard Gray's latest book, Love Held Captive, you will find closure to her A Lone Star Hero's Love Story series.  You will catch up with Major Ethan Kelly at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.  He still cannot find relief from events that took place during his time as a Confederate soldier.  He cannot forget the scared face of a young woman who was home alone when he brought his troops in to raid her home of rations and bedding.  They left her with nothing but the clothes on her back.  So when Ethan comes face-to-face with her, in his room at the hotel, he knows he must reach out and help!

Lizbeth Barclay is working, as a maid in her cousin's hotel, when a guest confront's her and attempts to take advantage of her.  Lizbeth leaves his room and scurries down the hall.  She ends up in Ethan Kelly's room.  Lizbeth has no idea, but this action is the first in turning her life around.  When Ethan learns that the man, who threatened Lizbeth, is someone he knows from his war days, he immediately calls in his band of brothers to help eliminate this danger!

When Captain Devin Monroe arrives first,
followed quickly by Robert Traux and Thomas Baker, you know the gang is all there to get things done.  Sit back and watch as a lot of action will start to take place, as well as a lot of secrets that will be brought to light!

I received this book from Zondervan in exchange for my unbiased review.

Christmas at Carnton

Tamera Alexander has written a new novella entitled Christmas at Carnton.  This short story tells the tale of Aletta Prescott, a young civil war widow, trying to figure out how to hold her life together on her own.  She not only needs to take care of herself, but also Andrew, her six-year-old son.  When Aletta unexpectedly loses her job, she begins to scramble around Nashville looking for work.  Her prayers are answered when Aletta lands a position, working in the kitchen at Carnton Plantation, providing support during the Women's Relief Society auction!

Soon after Aletta arrives at Carlton, she meets Captain Jake Winston, an injured soldier who has been sent to offer assistance to the women during the auction. As Jake begins to befriend Aletta and Andrew, both Aletta and Jake struggle against the feelings that are beginning to develop.  Aletta thinks that it is too soon after her husband's death to be noticing another man and Jake, seeing Aletta's wedding ring, thinks that she is still married, not recently widowed.  Once Aletta and Jake decide to move their relationship from simply friendship to something much more, Aletta suddenly receives news that her husband has been found alive!

This tale will have a surprising ending as you see Aletta walk this uncertain path knowing that God will carry her through!

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

31 Proverbs To Light Your Path

No one can write a devotional quite like Liz Curtis Higgs.  She has recently put together a short book entitled 31 Proverbs To Light Your Path.  Liz has pulled out nuggets from Proverbs and takes you on a 31-day journey exploring God's Word in a way that only she can do!

With humor and tales from her own life, Liz encourages you to seek our amazing God every day of your life.  She closes this book with a study guide, filled with additional scripture references to move you into a deeper study of these selected verses in Proverbs!

All in all, Liz Curtis Higgs has provided you with another tool that will draw you into a lasting relationship with your heavenly Father!


I received this book from Waterbrook in exchange for my unbiased review.