A Sleigh Ride Kiss

 

In A Sleigh Ride Kiss, by Jen Geigle Johnson, Miss Odette Goodson meets a stranger as she is walking between the Marquis’s property and her own. After hours of talking with her grandmother, she had simply been looking for a moment of quiet. However, this young man’s conversation quickly grabs her attention!

This man is actually the Marquis; however, he introduces himself as Henry Wardlow. Odette has never heard this name before, but as they greet her neighbors, she is surprised that it seems he is remembered by several. Odette is left to wonder who this man really could be! 

This is an interesting tale as the Marquis continues to try to keep his identity a secret. As he begins to develop feelings for Odette, he finds she has a bad impression of him for being away from home for years. Watch as Henry attempts to change Odette’s mind! 

You may be surprised by how this tale ends!

On the Way To Christmas

 

On the Way to Christmas is a book full of Christmas short stories!


In A Christmas Do-Over, by Sheila Roberts, Darby Brown is coming home for Christmas after three years away. New York had not worked out the way she had expected. Now Darby is heading back to Eagletown, a small town in northern Washington. She has no job, no man and no direction for her life.  Darby definitely does not feel like she fits in at all in her former hometown. She used to be a “mean girl”; however, now Darby wants to be remembered as “nice”!

Once she crosses paths with her grade-school best friend, Gregory Collier, whom she had been unkind to in high school, you wonder if she will be able to make amends. Hold tight to discover what may come of their relationship with a new and improved Darby!

Dashing Through the Snow, by Melissa Ferguson. After Jonas, her boyfriend of seven years, breaks off their relationship, Willow Fairbanks takes a two-week train trip, before returning to her parent’s for the holidays! You will not believe the characters that Willow meets during this fun and very interesting journey!

Could Oliver, the train conductor’s son, be the man Willow has been waiting for or will Jonas ruin her experience on the Christmas train when he shows up before the end of her trip? A Perfectly 

Splendid Christmas, by Amy Clipston, tells Kasey Williams tale. She has left her life in the big city behind to help her older sister run her bakery in the midst of a family crisis. While running errands for her sister, Kasey surprisingly crosses paths with her former friend, Drew Murphy! 

Before Kasey can process that Drew is still in town, he actually asks Kasey out on a date. Kasey had often wondered if their friendship would ever turn into something more! Watch as Drew and Kasey deal with their feelings as they move from being just friends to something so much more!

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

The Holly and the Ivy

The Holly and the Ivy is a book packed full of novellas. It starts out with a short tale from one of my favorite authors, Sarah Eden. Lord and Lady Jonquil invite a young boy and his nursemaid into their home to spend his school break. After his father’s recent death, Adam must adjust to suddenly being a Duke. It is interesting to watch the Jonquil’s assist with this young boy’s transition! 

Hiding Christmas, by Esther Hatch, tells a tale of Kirstine Jamieson trying to secretly celebrate the holiday with her English Grandmother. Before she knows it, Kirstine is traveling to England with her “pretend” husband, a man she had previously wanted nothing to do with! 

In the tale, A Twist of Christmas, by Dana LeCheminant, watch what happens when Lord Bartlett switches places with his younger brother to keep his identity secret during the Christmas season. This tale will become even more interesting when he crosses paths with Elizabeth Spencer, the daughter of a Duke, who is also trying to hide her identity. You will not believe what happens after these switches that place! 

A Season to Love, by Annika R . Walker, is the final novella in this book. Alice Hunt must find a man to marry before her aunt picks out the man herself! When Alice decides to ask the local rector, Mr. Thomas Perry, to assist her in locating her groom and preparing for her wedding, you will be surprised to see the man who is her perfect match! 

These tales will definitely help prepare you for the holiday season!

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

Stay With Me, by Jody Hedlund, is the third book in her Waters Of Time series. As Sybil Huxham continues her search in a castle originally built during the Middle Ages, she cannot shake the feeling that she is not alone. Sybil needs to stay focused on the case she is working; however, when she discovers a bit of the renowned holy water, Sybil cannot keep her hands off it. This could provide healing to her brother. After a bit of the fluid ends up on her finger and she licks it off, Sybil is suddenly transported to a world she would never have imagined! 

Sybil is gone for only a moment, but long enough to meet Nicholas Worth and develop a desire to help this man no matter the cost. Thus begins Sybil’s movements from current day to the past! 

 After Sybil’s brother declares he wants no part of her in his life, Sybil decides to make a more permanent jump to the past by drinking an entire bottle of the holy water. The world gets very interesting as Sybil again walks in this ancient world. Before she knows it, Sybil is actually marrying Nicholas! 

Now Sybil must decide if she wants to return to her brother in present day or simply remain with Nicholas in the difficult time of the Middle Ages. Hold on to discover which path Sybil chooses!

I received this e-book from Jody Hedlund in exchange for my honest review.

Beneath His Silence

 

Beneath His Silence, by Hannah Linder, tells the tale of Ella Pemberton. This young woman is determined to find the man who murdered her sister, Lucy and make him pay. She is following up where her father left the search when he died. Ella fears it was Lucy’s husband. She will move forward with her own search under an assumed name, Miss Woodhart. Ella does not want Lord Henry Sedgewick to know his sister-in-law is investigating Lucy’s death!

Henry has just returned home to find his son’s governess ready to leave her post. Now he must find a replacement. Little does Henry know that the woman he hires, Miss Woodhart, is actually Lucy’s sister, Ella. When Ella meets young Peter Sedgwick, she immediately falls in love with little boy, who looks so much like her sister!

This tale gets rather dark as both Henry and Ella seek peace concerning Lucy’s death. Hold tight until you finally learn the truth about what happened to Ella’s sister!

Targeted

Targeted is a book containing several romantic suspense novellas! 

The first is entitled, On the Run, by Lynette Eason. After Daria Nevsky is attacked by an unknown assailant, she soon finds herself on the run. When Daria winds up in a hospital several states away, Daria strangely knows the doctor who performs surgery on her. Hold tight as you see Daria and this doctor find themselves in some very dangerous situations! 

The next tale is Deadly Objective, by Lynn Blackburn. Emily Dixon has been treating the Vice President’s teenage son, Mason, several times a week. Each time she sees Liam Harper, Mason’s personal Secret Service agent. Their relationship had been slowly morphing from professional to something more; however, her whole world dramatically changes when the vice president’s home is attacked! 

Caught in the Crossing Hairs, by Natalie Waters, brings this book to a close. When Claudia Gallegos pulls up outside the home of Prince Mohamed of the Saudi royal family, she has no idea what she will find inside. When Claudia is charged for the deaths of the people she finds, she has no idea how she will avoid paying the price for someone else’s evil deeds. Ari Blackman, a fellow CIA coworker, is brought in to determine her guilt or innocence. After Claudia is persued by someone who seems to be up to no good, you know this tale will be full of a lot of action. Claudia and Ari will find themselves in some tight situations by the final page of this tale! 

Body of Evidence

Body of Evidence, by Irene Hannon, opens with Forensic pathologist Grace Reilly hearing some strange sounds as she is finishing up her latest autopsy. She exits the mortuary to find that damage had been left on her vehicle. When Grace seeks assistance from the local police, she meets Sheriff Nate Cox. She has no idea how her life is about to change in more ways than one! 

 When Grace becomes suspicious about the similarities between the deaths of two elderly residents, she soon pulls Nate into trying to uncover what is going on. You will not believe what they discover by the final page of this tale!

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

Sundown

Sundown, by Susan May Warren, is a story you will not soon forget! 

In the wilds near Denali National Park, Colt Kingston and Tea Price locate the plane that crashed while Tea was inside. Colt does not quite believe her story about the incident; however, he cannot quite put the pieces together either. All Tae knows is that she needs to retrieve her backpack containing a notebook filled with notes concerning her work. Colt finally encourages her to confess what her work involves. Tae is a scientist who thinks the world is about to be infected with an ancient form of smallpox! 

You will soon see all three Kingston brothers get involved with trying to head off this travesty. Details about each brother’s life will be shared in the midst of this activity. The situation is much more complicated than you would ever have imagined. This is definitely a typical Susan May Warren tale, full of the unknown and nonstop action! 

Hold fast for an ending you would never imagine!

Dark of Night

Dark of Night, by Colleen Coble, opens with Annie Pederson waiting to come face-to-face with Taylor, the woman who had been caring for her daughter but actually may be her long-lost sister Sarah. When she is finally staring into this woman’s eyes, she does see a hint of her sister. However, Annie fears she is being scammed! 

At the same time Annie to trying figure if her sister is truly back in her world, she has a police case where she is trying to locate a missing woman. You will not believe the trouble this woman is actually in! 

As in a typical Colleen Cobble story, this tale is full of action and a lot of unknowns. You will not be able to put this book down!

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

Falling for the Cowgirl

 

Falling for the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, introduces Ivy McQuaid as she successfully brings down a steer in a roping contest. Unfortunately, in the year 1869, she can only accomplish this feat by disguising herself as a man. Ivy cannot believe it when the same day Jericho Bliss shows up. This is the very man Ivy had a crush on several years ago! 

Ivy is worried that Jericho will see through her disguise. When he realizes it is truly Ivy putting her life at risk, Jericho knows he must stop her at all costs. Not only does Jericho want to stop Ivy from getting hurt, he does not know what to do about his growing feelings for her. When Jericho gets caught by Ivy’s brothers with his arms around this beautiful woman, he knows that he has not only caused trouble with Ivy’s family, but also put his own heart at risk! 

Before you know it, Ivy is injured in a shootout between Jericho, who is actually a bounty hunter, and the outlaw he had been tracking. Now it seems Ivy’s brothers may never allow any relationship between Ivy and Jericho! 

After Ivy recovers from the complications of a gunshot wound, she learns that Jericho used the bounty reward money to purchase the ranch she had been saving for.  Ivy is surprised when he actually gives the ranch to her.  The only problem is that Jericho is not there.  As a bounty hunter, he is taking the outlaws to jail.  You wonder if Jericho will ever join her on her new property! 

Hold tight to see the ending of this fast-paced tale.  It is definitely worth the wait!!

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

Midnight’s Budding Morrow

Midnight’s Budding Morrow, by Carolyn Miller, opens with Sarah Drayton making plans to visit her best friend’s family home. The only hesitation she has is that she has no desire to cross paths with her friend’s brother, James Langley. Sarah’s lone interaction with this man left much to be desired! 

When Sarah arrives at Langley House, she senses a feeling of emptiness in this home. Not only does James show up, but before you know it, her best friend actually elopes. Then the most surprising turn of events shows Sarah heading down the aisle to pledge her life to James in marriage! 

You will see Sarah and James deal with hard trials as you journey through the pages of this tale. By the final page, you will see God make something beautiful from the ashes!

A Quilted Christmas

A Quilted Christmas, by Melody Carlson, introduces Vera Swanson on the opening pages of this tale. This elderly woman has loved and celebrated Christmas for most of her life. Now, after the passing of her husband and her two grown children moving away with her grandchildren, Vera will likely spend the holiday alone. She definitely has no incentive to decorate! 

When a young girl shows up on her doorstep saying her mother is in trouble, Vera jumps in to help. Fiona’s mother needs medical assistance. After Vera drops Fiona’s mother at the hospital, she brings Fiona home with her. After Fiona sees a beautiful quit in Vera’s condo, she convinces Vera that they should make her mother a similar quilt for Christmas! 

Vera is surprised when suddenly she is meeting people in town who are interested in helping put this quilt together. This tale gets very interesting as four women with very different personalities gather together to create this quilt. You will be surprised to see what changes come about in this town by the final page!

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

The Last Way Home

 

The Last Way Home, by Liz Johnson, opens with Eli Ross gingerly coming back to his hometown. He had left eleven years ago to pursue his hockey dreams. Now Eli is returning in disgrace!

Before Eli can even see his family face-to-face, Violet Donaghy, a friend of his mother’s, is giving him a verbal set down for how his long absence has hurt his mother. All he knows is that he has a lot to make up for. The next moment Eli is running into a burning building to save the lives of both his mother and Violet!

After Eli begins repairing his mother’s damaged pottery shop, some faces from his past, that he had hoped to never see again show up out of the blue.  Eli is not sure which way to turn to gather the funds he owes this man.  Before he knows it, his relationships with both Violet and a team of teenage girl hockey plyers seem to add further complications to his world!

There are several questions to answer before the end of this tale.  Will Eli's family step in to save him from these money-hungry thugs who are trying to ruin his life and will Violet be the woman to help Eli change his world?

You will get a surprise glimpse of Marie, Seth, Caden and Adam from Liz Johnson’s earlier tales that took place on Prince Edward Island!

The Lost Melody

 

The Lost Melody, by Joanna Davidson Politano, is a dark tale that takes in England in the year 1886!

Concert pianist, Miss Vivienne Moudant, learns of her father’s death as she is practicing at the piano.  She has been under her father’s thumb for years, now Vivienne feels free to move forward with new possibilities.  However, she soon discovers that she must first pay off her father’s debts.  It is even more surprising when Vivienne learns that she must also take on the responsibility of her father’s ward!

Rosamond Swansea is currently a patient at the Hurtswell Asylum.  When Vivienne sees a sketch of this woman, she cannot hold back a memory of this face revisiting her mind.  After Vivienne learns that there is no record of her father’s ward, she actually signs on at Hurtswell as an aid.  This place looks as ghastly as she had imagined it would!

Before she knows it, Vivienne finds herself trapped in this lunatic asylum.  She has no idea who placed her in this horrid place; however, all Vivienne knows is that she keeps hearing music and no one believes her.  You wonder who will come to Vivienne’s rescue!

Hang tight to discover who is responsible for all this madness!

Entrusted

Entrusted, by Jody Hedlund, opens with Kristoffer Prestegard and Princess Birgitta of Swane meeting as they battle in the woods of Norwegia. Kristoffer is on a mission for King Ansgar and decides, if he takes Birgitta as his hostage, he can use her as a bargaining chip to accomplish his task! 

Now that Kristoffer has Birgitta bound as his prisoner, it is interesting to see their interactions. They are both drawn to the other; however, their end goals are polar opposite.  When Birgitta and Kristoffer are forced into a marriage of convenience, you have no idea where they will eventually land!

This tale is full of so much fighting and action, you wonder what will happen next.  Hold tight for all of the surprises that will come before the final page of this tale!

I received this e-book from Jody Hedlund in exchange for my honest review.

Worthy of Legend

Worthy of Legend, by Roseanne M. White, tells the tale about a group of young adults running about the isles of Scully, after they have located what they think is the cache of a long departed pirate! 

However, in the midst of finding secure hiding places for these valuable discoveries, Bram Sinclair, Earl of Telford, decides to step in and act as a “big brother” to Lady Emily Scofield. Emily has actually been cut off by her father and left without a penny to wrap up her summer excursion! 

You will not believe all the situations Bram and Emily find themselves in by the end of this tale!

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

Wyoming Wild

Wyoming Wild, by Sarah Eden, 

Millstone of Doubt

Millstone of Doubt is yet another mystery from author Erica Vetsch. Socialite Lady Juliette Thorndike and bow-street runner Mr. Daniel Swann are teamed up yet again. This time trying to solve an explosion that has taken place at a local mill. The situation gets even more complicated. The mill’s owner is found murdered! 

The dead man, Mr. Montgomery, is Juliette’s dear friend Agatha’s father. As the questions begin to try to put the pieces of this puzzle together, both Daniel and Juliette learn that Mr. Montgomery had secrets galore. Even his daughter had been kept in the dark!

This is an interesting tale to follow as Daniel and Juliette get closer to the truth. Before the end of this tale, Daniel will not only discover who killed Mr. Montgomery, but he will also learn who his own father is, after living years in the dark!

Crossfire

Crossfire, by Lynette Eason, is yet another high-octane tale by this author. Special Agent Julianna Jameson has been called out to address a hostage situation. A federal judge needs to be rescued. In order to take on this job, Julianna must leave Dottie, her eighteen-year-old sister, on her own for a bit. She had recently given her sister a home away from a rough situation with their mother. Julianna hopes to return home to find Dottie safe and sound!

When Clay Fox, former Army Ranger, learns that his sister is being held hostage at the courthouse, he only finds chaos when he arrives. Clay waits patiently and watches as Juliana uses her skills to successfully free these hostages!

You wonder if something may develop between Clay and Julianna; however, this tale does not slow down a bit. Before you know it Julianna is drawn into another hostage situation. This time her own sister is the hostage! The ending to this tale is definitely worth the wait!

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

The Secret of a Scoundrel

The Secrets of a Scoundrel, by Mindy Burbidge Strunk, is a quick, but interesting read!

Lady Isabel Palmer has not seen Mr. Marcus Tierney in several years, not since he ended his plans to marry her sister.  When he shows up at her family's home to discuss property issues, Isabel is not sure how to handle this former friend!

Isabel felt like Marcus walked away from their friendship, as well, when he made this decision concerning his engagement.  During his time away, Marcus had acquired a reputation as a scoundrel and that is totally unacceptable to Isabel!

As Isabel and Marcus begin to spend time together again, Isabel realizes that some of her assumptions may not be accurate.  As their friendship begins to come to life again, you wil be surprised when the truth finally comes to light!

Enflamed

 

Enflamed, by Jody Hedlund, opens with Espen frustrated as he listens to the other Knights of Brethren speak fondly of their wives. He is having a hard time forgetting about his best friend’s sister, Sylvi Prestegard. This beautiful woman comes from a wealthy family; however, Espen, the son of a fisherman, can never think of being more than just friends with her!

Sylvi is not happy about the men her father has selected as potential husbands. She asks Espen to help communicate this to her father. Her father actually accuses Espen of wanting Sylvi for himself. Espen has been in love with Sylvi for years, but he knows he is not at her level and could never be considered as a potential mate!

When Espen leaves on a mission for the king, Sylvi disguises herself as a young boy to sneak aboard his boat. This is all she can think to do to avoid her father’s plans. As Espen is seeking to discover the location of the holy lamp, Sylvi wants to find out if she and Espen can ever be more than just friends!

Before you know it, Sylvi and Espen become man and wife and Espen is moving on to continue his mission to locate the holy lamp. Hold tight as both Sylvi and Espen fight hard to achieve their heart’s desire!

I received a copy of this book from Northern Lights Press in exchange for my honest review.

Rake on the Run

Rake on the Run, by Mindy Burbidge Strunk, tells the tale of Lord Nathaniel Westlake.  As he is trying to outrun his latest fiasco, Nathan inadvertently hops on a ship headed to India.  You will not believe the additional trouble he will encounter as he travels across the seas!

Nathan crosses paths with a former acquaintance, Miss Justina Tinsdale.   Unfortunately, he does not even remember her name.  Although Justina is hurt by this slight, she reaches out to Nathan when she learns that he is in very poor shape with an extreme case of seasickness.  Due to his lack of planning for this trip, Nathan has to take a room in the bowels of the ship!

This is fun tale to follow, as Nathan and Justina, not only learn more about this foreign land, but also about each other!

Reforming the Gambler

 

Reforming the Gambler, by Mincy Burbidge Strunk, will tell the tale of the reformation of Sir Ian Pinkerton.  This second-born twin, who initially receives none of the family inheritance, will soon receive a gift he never would have imagined!

When Ian takes ownership of a rundown estate, you will not believe all of the wonderful people he meets and the changes that take place through the process!

This is definitely a tale not to be missed!

Critical Alliance

Critical Alliance, by Elizabeth Goddard, is a tale that seems to be full of action from page one. When Mackenzie Hanson sees a face from her past and this man passes along a coded message, she knows she must return to her former life. Mackenzie heads back to her family’s home and their tech company in Montana in order to discover what is going on! 

Shortly after Mackenzie arrives at her family’s cabin, she finds Rowan, the brother who warned her to stay away, dead on the office floor. Mackenzie is not sure what to make of her family who have not been waiting for her with open arms. When she crosses paths with Alex Knight, another face from her past, her world becomes even more complicated! 

Alex and Mackenzie have been involved in the world of criminality and cyber security for years. More importantly, Mackenzie wonders if her criminal past has finally caught up with her. Someone is definitely watching them; however, this person’s identity is yet unknown! You will not believe it when you finally learn the identity of who is behind this cyber activity!

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

Fortress of Snow

 

Fortress of Snow, by Melanie Dickerson, opens with Mazelina of Wexcombe entering her Father’s room just moments before his death. With both of her parents gone, she does not know which way to turn. Now, Mazy is at the whims of the new baron. Her own half-brother, Warin. When Warin begins making plans to marry Mazy off to the highest bidder, Mazy makes plans of her own to track down her brother John, who is training to be a knight!

Mazy is excited to see her brother when she finally arrives at the Strachleigh Castle, the estate where her brother has been living. She quickly meets Sir Berenger, the man in charge of John’s training. This man seems more open to her arrival than her own brother. After Mazy learns that her stepbrother Warin has disowned her, she also learns that her own brother John wishes she had never come. Mazy is truly on her own! 

When Sir Berenger leaves with a group of knights to fight a battle in a land far, far away, Mazy finds herself moving to London with her brother. She has always dreamed of visiting this place; however, outside of the beauty of the cathedrals, Mazy finds London very dirty and quite unsafe!

As a means of earning money, Mazy begins baking bread that she can sell. However, she wonders if the days of calm and safety she had experienced with Sir Berenger would ever come again. Two years later, you will be surprised when Sir Berenger crosses paths with Mazy on the streets of London. Hold tight to see what happens next!

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

Midnight Sea

 

In the tale, Midnight Sea, by Colleen Coble, Leilani Tagama is suddenly at a loss. A random shooting has left her in a world with no light. She had been working at her aunt Rina’s coffee company, while she attempted to start her own design business; however, now Lani must learn to operate in the dark! 

Ben Mahoney, a former police officer who now trains seeing-eye dogs, is approached when his former partner’s cousin needs his help. However, Ben is uneasy about what he has heard about Lani’s reputation.  Ben helps Lani learn to function in the world without the use of her eyes. However, when they come across an illegal orchid business taking place on the island, Ben and Lani know they must discover who is behind it. When Lani is nearly shoved off a cliff during the coffee harvest, they know danger is at hand!

Ben and Lani have to draw on the talents God has given them to save them from this treacherous situation!

Dangerous Depths

Dangerous Depths, by Colleen Coble, will take you to a remote location in Hawaii. Leia has come to live among this group of lepers, to use both her medical degree and her knowledge of natural healing to help these forgotten people. Leia’s most important patient is her elderly grandmother!

This is a calm quiet world. Just the way Leia prefers; however, everything begins to change when Bane Ona has a crash landing in the waters near her home. After their engagement failed, Leia is not ready to see Bane again. However, she teams up with him to help him discover who was behind the plane crash!

Bane is not only hunting for the person behind the crash, but also for the location of a treasure that has been hidden in these waters for years. Watch as Bane and Leia enter the depths in their scuba gear, hoping to locate these items. Of course, Bane and Leia will encounter suspicious activity all along the way as they look for answers!

Like so many other Colleen Coble tales, Bane and Leia will experience a major turn of events by the final page!

Distant Echoes

Distant Echoes is the first tale in Colleen Coble’s Aloha Reef series. On the opening page, you will see Kaia Ona swimming in the turquoise waves of Hawaii alongside her dolphin, Nani, who has joined a pod in these waters. This peaceful day is soon interrupted by an explosion. A tourist boat suddenly goes up in flames. Kaia does not know what to think when she learns it was due to the testing of a missile defense system gone awry!

Lieutenant Commander Jesse Matthews has his hands full trying to clean up this mess. Jesse is amazed when he witnesses Kaia communicate with the dolphins with a whistle. When Kaia and her dolphin, Nani, are brought in to patrol the waters near the base, you will soon see Kaia and Jesse’s relationship grow to something she never imagined! 

Not only do Kaia and Jesse need to discover if terrorist activity is taking place on the island, but Kaia will be confronted by her mother who left her years ago! Hold tight for a surprising ending to this tale!

Sunburst

 

Sunburst, by Susan May Warren, continues the tale of the Kingston family. Now the focus turns from Dodge Kingston to Ranger Kingston. This brother is the one who attempts to keep the family together. While vacationing in Florida, Ranger crosses paths with Noemi Sutton. This beautiful, amateur photographer may change Ranger’s life in a big way! 

Four years later, Ranger, as a former Navy SEAL, travels to Nigeria to assist in the rescue of a group that has been kidnapped (this group includes his brother Cole). When he arrives on the scene, Ranger is surprised to find that Noemi is among these hostages! 

You will learn a bit about Nigeria as Noemi and Ranger attempt to find a way to escape this nightmare. Just when you think they are finally safe, you realize the danger has followed them all the way to Ranger’s home in Alaska. This tale has an ending you would never have imagined!

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

Edward and Amelia

Edward and Amelia, by Karen Thornell, begins with Edward Drayton, the Earl of Norwich, being shot down for the first time in his life. The woman he wants to marry is interested in choosing another man. Previously he had been the one to reject the woman. This is far from ideal because Edward has plans to find the ideal wife! 

Amelia Kennington, daughter of a duke, has escaped her family’s London home to find reprieve from her hateful older sister. Unfortunately, she encounters Edward in the park and they end up in a rather compromising situation. Before they know it, Amelia is married to this former rake! 

 Watch, as Edward and Amelia slowly get acquainted. There will be many surprises along the way!

Harvest Moon

 

Harvest Moon, by Denise Hunter, is the final book in her Riverbend Romance series. This tale opens up with a bang. Gavin Robinson receives the news that his best friend and his wife have died in a plane crash. Unfortunately, their two-year-old daughter, Emma, is left alone! 

When Gavin and his ex-wife, Laurel, learn that they have been named as Emma’s guardians, they are not exactly sure how to move forward. They not only have baggage from their time together to deal with, but they must help a young child who is missing her parents! 

You will get glimpses of Gavin and Laurel’s lives in the days they were dating and then married. Finally, you will learn of a death that would tear them apart! As you watch Gavin and Laurel help Emma adjust to the absence of her parents, you wonder if they will be able to restore their broken marriage, as well!

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

The Sweet Life

 

The Sweet Life, by Suzanne Woods Fischer, introduces you to Dawn Dixon. This young woman has always been a strong person; however, when she learns back-to-back that her fiancé Kevin has canceled their wedding and that her mother has breast cancer, she does not know what to do. Dawn’s life has been totally turned around in just twenty-four hours! 

When Dawn and Kevin discover they cannot get a refund on their honeymoon package, Dawn decides to take the trip with her mother. This is not the person she had hoped to make this trip with, but they head out to Cape Cod not knowing what to expect!

Dawn and her mother end up exploring this delightful location independently. You will not believe the changes that take place in each life. Before you know it, Dawn’s mother actually purchases an ice cream shop!

You will see Dawn and her mother come at this new business from two polar opposite directions. Throughout this tale, watch as both Dawn and her mother deal with the challenges God has brought to each of their lives!

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

Turn to Me

 

In Turn to Me, by Becky Wade, Finley Sutherland’s father leaves her a clue to a treasure hunt in his will. Finley and her father had a tradition of conducting a treasure hunt on each of her birthdays. This would be a final gift from her father!

Following seven years of incarceration, Luke Dempsey starts working at Furry Tails Animal Rescue Center. Ed, Finley’s father, had asked Luke, his fellow inmate, to work for Finley when he was released from prison. Not only would it help him get back on his feet, but the training Luke received while he was in prison would help update Finley’s business. Luke has no idea what this stop in his journey will bring to his world!

Luke, one of the Miracle Five who survived an earthquake as a teenager, has had a rough life. However, he had committed to Ed to protect Finley throughout this treasure hunt. Having no idea of the danger that could be involved, Luke will be by Finley’s side until the hunt is complete. Unfortunately for Luke, Finley feels God leading her to restore life to Luke. She is never far from his side!

You will not believe the dangerous turn that enters this treasure hunt before it comes to a conclusion. Will Finley find her way back to Luke and will you see Luke walk into freedom by the final page?

Watch as members of the Miracle Five (Ben, Natasha, Genevieve and Sebastian) make appearances throughout this tale!

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

Sold On Love

 

Sold on Love, by Kathleen Fuller, introduces you to Harper Wilson, a realtor who will push for a sale at all costs. Her Mercedes has broken down yet again and she has minutes to meet some potential clients before getting to the church to be an attendant in her friend’s wedding. Thankfully Rusty Jenkins, the town’s mechanic, is available to pick her up and help her complete all of her commitments!

 
After a single dance at the wedding reception, it is now two months later and Rusty needs Harper’s assistance to locate a new home for himself and his grandfather. This is what Harper does best; however, her changing feelings toward Rusty are getting in the way!

Before Harper can track down the ideal home for Rusty, she actually talks him into being a contestant in a bachelor auction. Harper can hardly believe the difference a haircut and a new set of clothes can make for a mechanic who never had considered changing his look. Harper wonders who he will impress more, the judges at the auction or possibly herself!

You will be surprised by all the changes that take place by the end of this tale!


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

Someday Soon

Someday Soon, by Melissa Tagg, is a novella that continues her Maple Valley series! 

Paige Parker is sitting in a boat with no oars; unfortunately, she does not know how to swim. When Noah Johansson shows up on the scene, he is unsure how to proceed with this woman who is more his nemesis than his friend! 

After Paige is safely returned to shore, you will be surprised when you see these two begin to interact in a way you would never expect. Noah steps in and pretends to be her boyfriend! 

This is a fun,easy-to-read tale as you see Paige and Noah’s relationship morph into something no one would expect!

To Tame a Cowboy

To Tame a Cowboy, by Jody Hedlund, introduces Savannah Marshall on the opening pages. This well-to-do young woman has made up her mind to run away from home. She wants to avoid the wedding her parents have planned. Savannah needs this time to decide what she wants for her life: to live out her days as someone’s wife or to follow her dream of becoming a veterinarian! 

Before she knows it, Savannah finds herself working as a vet at the McQuaid Healing Springs Ranch. She often finds herself working with Brody McQuaid; unfortunately, he is a man carrying scars from his time fighting in the war. His brothers had come to his rescue; however, Brody cannot seem to find release from the nightmares that haunt him. Savannah seems to be the first person in years to bring calm to his world! 

As Savannah begins to feel at home with the McQuaid family (and begins to fall for Brody), she wonders if she will ever long to return to her former life. When her father and former fiancé finally get word of her location, you wil not believe the lengths they will take to draw her back home!

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

The Catch

 

The Catch, by Lisa Harris, starts off with a bang. US marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn are sent to the courthouse to respond to a threat against a judge. Before they know it shots are fired and the game is on!

Madison is able to get the judge safely removed from this danger; however, she arrives at his home only to find his wife dead. Now these marshals must determine if any connection exists between these two situations!

Things get even more complicated when you learn that the judge has a mistress, as well as, a six-week old son. Once again, Madison and Jonas’s assignment is changed and they must track down the judge’s missing son!

Watch as Madison and Jonas slowly put together the pieces of this puzzle. By the final page of this tale, you will finally learn the truth: who had taken a shot at Madison and who was behind her husband’s death!

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