Betrayal At Blackthorn Park

 This is the first time I've read a Julia Kelly book and it will not be the last. What a great book! The author captivated my attention from the very beginning and it continued to the very end. The storyline was great and the characters were very well written.  You can't go wrong with reading "Betrayal at Blackthorn Park". It has it all, mystery, suspense, and a great time period.

I received this complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Meddling with Mistletoe

 "Meddling with Mistletoe" by Liz Johnson is a great holiday book.  As you read this book you will probably think about what an amazing holiday movie for the hallmark channel this would make.  This book has it all romance, humor and family. I really loved all the characters and the storyline. The book was a very easy read and made you feel like you were right there. The main two characters were great!  Whitney has a dream and what will she to achieve it. Daniel is a lonely man with past hurts. Will the mistletoe bring them together!

I received this complementary advance copy from the publisher for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Over the edge

 Over the edge by Irene Hannon is a captivating book with lots of twist and turns.  There is wonderful storyline with great characters, whom I fell in love with.  "Over the Edge" was one of many great books by this author. I'm excited about the next book she has published. I would like to thank the author, publisher and Net valley for allowing me to read this advanced copy.

Death by Misadventure

 Death by Misadventure is the first book I've read in the "A Lady Emily Mystery"  series.

Synopsis - In the winter of 1906, Lady Emily and husband Colin are invited to Baroness Ursula Von Duchtel in the Belgian alps. Outside you are able to see the beautiful castle of mad King Ludwig. Inside the villa host a magnificent but eclectic art collection as well as as the other guests. There is a musician, an art dealer and Kaspar the Baroness son-in-law, who it appeared that someone was trying to kill. You will also return forty years earlier to the life of Niels a German lord, who loves to sing and who is friends with King Ludwig.

My thoughts - I found the book to be wonderfully written mystery that has several twist and turns that kept me engaged throughout the book. The descriptions of the mountains with the snow and icicles brought back beautiful image's of when I was there.  I loved seeing the development of the character's and how the mystery unfolded.  I have always been fascinated by the story of King Ludwig and seeing this part of the story gave me insight to what his life could've been like.

I highly recommend "Death by Misadventure" 

Disclaimer - I received this complementary copy from the publisher through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

The Cage and the Safehouse

 I have to say that I've never read a book by this author. I thought I would jump out there a give the books a try!  I enjoyed the storyline in both books, but I'm not much for the sex details.  I think the book would have been great, but with less sex.  

I received this complementary copy from the publisher through netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Serenity's Secret

 I know every time I pick up one of Lisa Jones Baker book's I will be captivated from the first page to the last.  Serenity Secret is no different.

Synopsis - Serenity Miller has much to love about life as the owner of the Pink Petal and learning about natural remedies and a love for garage sales.  Then there is when her neighbor Stephen Lantz saved her.

Quote - "That sometimes things happen, and we have no idea why. But Gott does. He's omniscient. He knows our entire life story, including the ending, and we're to trust His plan.

Thoughts - There are so many positive things about this book. You see the relationship between Serenity and Stephen blossom from a deep friendship to a love for each other even though Serenity could never allow it to happen.  You will see how they overcome adversity and put their faith in God. The characters are well written and the story flows nicely.  I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a great Christian book.

Rating - 5 out of 5

Disclaimer - I received this complimentary copy from the author and publisher through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Shield of the mighty

There is nothing better than reading a book that pulls you in from the very beginning! "Shield of the Mighty" by Connilyn Cossette does exactly that.  

Synopsis - Captred by the Philistines as a young boy Zevi has grown into a formidable warrior. He is on a mission as captain in King Sauls army to recruit soldiers, and find talented artisans for the king court. He returns to the town that sent him away after his parent died. The town decided not to sign up to fight for Saul.  

Yochana is a widow who is very skilled at making perfume and healing medicine. She is mesmerized by a stranger who walks into her shop. That is till she realized he's there to recruit men to go to war.  She lost her husband to war!

Thoughts - I have to say that I love the way this author intertwined the story with the biblical time of Sauls reign. You see how Zevi is trying to overcome the pains of his past and protect a town that will not support the war. Then there is Yochana and her pain of losing her husband. Will Zevi and Yochana be able to overcome their past and look to the future. This a great love story!

Disclaimer - I received this complementary copy from the publisher through netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

The Protector

 The "Protector" by Wanda E. Brunettes is another great book! This author knows how to make the characters and storyline come alive. 

The story will pull you in by the description and by the end of the first chapter. Norman Petersheim is the oldest brother of Rosa, who disappeared after having an argument with her boyfriend, while at young person gathering.  Norman feels responsible of all his siblings, but especially Rosa. Where did she go? Did something happen to her or did she just decide to leave for good. In this book you will see the strain it puts on a family with the not knowing. You see a brother that wished he could do more to bring his sister home and give his family answers, while still trying to live his own life. 

The Protector shows you into the Amish community and also the struggle of the family with the unknown. The storyline is great and the characters are likable.

I highly recommend this book to others!

I received is complementary advanced copy for the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Into the starlight

 There are several thing I look for while reading a book and "Into the Starlight" by Amanda Cabot has then all!

The first thing is the book has to draw me in before the end of the first chapter. "Into the Starlight did that. The storyline was great through the whole book. It captivated my mind with every line and with every twist and turn.

Next in my list of great things is the characters. I look for well written characters! You can't go wrong with the characters in this book. You will fall in love with Joanna Vaughn, who is a strong woman. Joanna moves back home after the lost of her husband. She left home to try to become a great concert pianist. It was harder than she thought, but at least she tried. She got sick and married her husband, whom died shortly.  Her story was great and you will see her weakness and her strong spirit. Then there Dr. Burke Finley. Burke comes to Sweetwater Crossing with the woman who at one time was engaged to his uncle. They never marry because he disappeared. Della wanted to find out what happens to him and see the beautiful home he was building for her.

The last thing is loving the book enough to give it a high rating.  I read all kinds of books but I do not give it a five out of five if these thing I like in a book aren't there. " Into the Starlight " was a great book and I highly recommend reading it. 

I received this complimentary advanced copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

The Seamstress of Auschwitz by CK McAdam

 This the first book I've read by this author and it will differently will not be the last. What a great story, which is an example of what Jews went through Hitler reign. 

Sara was a Jewish girl who was sent to Auschwitz. She was able to use her skill as a seamstress to keep herself safe from working hard labor. She lived in unbearable conditions, like so many other. She never lost her faith or hope. 

This book had me feeling all kinds of emotions. I cried, had hope that in the end there was a happy ending and anger that people could be treated this way. I loved the characters and the storyline was well written. I enjoyed the book so much that it was hard to put it down!

I highly recommend this book.

I received this complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Target Acquired

There is absolutely nothing better than reading another amazing mystery by Lynette Eason. "Target Acquired" is a must read! This is the second book in the "The Lake City Heroes" series. This could be read in order or it could stand alone.

Cole Garrison is the leader of Lake City swat team. He has a strong christian, whom was hurt in the past but is so ready to move on. Will that person be Kenzie King. He is very protective of Kenzie King and struggles with his feeling as her boss. 

Kenzie is a strong woman that has to prove she is the best person for this all male swat team. Will she be able to continue to prove herself or will she give up because someone is trying to get her to throw in the towel.

The characters are well written and very likable. The storyline pulled me in from the very beginning and was hard to put down.

 I highly recommend this book!

I received this advanced copy from the publisher company through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.