A Daring Sacrifice by Jody Hedlund ~ Review

My Review: 

Juliana Wessex, though born of noble blood, has lived her last few years in the forest among her people, gaining infamy as the Cloaked Bandit. One day she raids an old acquaintance, Collin Goodrich, who sees through her disguise and challenges her to live among the nobles for a week and in turn he will live in the forest among the peasants.

But when Collin's sister invites Juliana's despicable Uncle and cousin to the Goodrich estate, Juliana's cover is in danger of discovery, she must fight to defend her people, but will it mean denying her heart?

Collin Goodrich is back in this companion novel to An Uncertain Choice, and in many ways this is as much his story as Juliana's. Told through alternating first-person point-of-view, the alternating narrative kept the pages turning, in this fast paced read.

 I really liked how Collin was always respectful of Juliana, he knew that there were times to leave her alone, and let her go. I really liked how he was open to being challenged to think about his life and the blessings that he'd been given.

I admired Juliana for her compassionate heart. I liked that she found herself equally challenged by Collin to think differently as well about her choices in life, and I think that might be what I liked most about their relationship--that they challenged each other to be better people.

Overall, a well told story, quick moving, and enjoyable to the very last. A captivating story, with strong characters, a dashing knight in shining, and a damsel-not-in-distress, with a tension filled, heart pounding plot line. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of An Uncertain Choice, and Melanie Dickerson's books!





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Join Becky Wade in Celebrating Her Newest Release May 5th!

 

A female bodyguard plus her star NFL client plus danger equals a great recipe for romance! Her One and Only, book four in Becky Wade's Porter Family novels, releases May 3. To celebrate, Becky is hosting an author chat party on her Facebook page on May 5 at 5 PM PDT/8 PM EDT. Join Becky for an evening of book chat with other bookworms and prizes.

Plus a portion of all pre-sales and sales the release week of Her One and Only will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. For more details on how to purchase a copy, click here.

About the Book

After ten years in the NFL, super star Gray Fowler is accustomed to obsessive fans. But when Gray starts receiving death threats from a stalker, his team hires an executive protection agency to guard him until the culprit is caught. Dealing with bodyguards 24/7 is a headache, especially when one of them is a young, beautiful woman. How can a female half his size possibly protect him better than he can protect himself?

Dru Porter is a former Marine, an expert markswoman, and a black belt–none of which saved her from disaster on her last assignment. In order to rebuild her tarnished reputation, she’s determined to find Gray’s stalker and, since relationships between agents and clients are forbidden, avoid a romantic attachment between herself and the rugged football player with the mysterious past.

Yet every secret that leads Dru closer to the stalker also draws her closer to Gray. As the danger escalates, they’ll survive only if they can learn to trust their lives — and their hearts — to one another.

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Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden ~ Review

My Review:

Sophie van Riijn knows Dierenpark better than anyone, having practically grown up roaming it's majestic hallways there is nowhere else that feels more like home. Not only that but on Dierenpark's roof she runs a weather research collecting station, dreaming of a job helping to bring predictable forecasts to everyone in the morning paper.

Dierenpark is the ancestral home of the Vandermark family, who is rumored to be dogged by a curse as every Vandermark has come to a bad end some way or another. When Quentin returns to his family home with his young son he hopes to please his grandfather by destroying the place of so many ill memories. Quentin's son, Pieter, has been raised by his suspicious great grandfather, and he lives in constant fear that the curse will catch up to him. Quentin wants to teach his son to depend upon nothing but science and what can be proved, but as Sophie wins the love and trust of his son, he wonders if there might be something to her solid faith in Christ.

A captivating read that swept me away to Dierenpark the mysterious, and naturally glorious ancestral home of the Vandermarks. I instantly loved Sophie van Rijn, she knows Dierenpark inside out, while she is not unfamiliar with disappointment, her faith sustains her and she doesn't let the bad things in her life keep her down. Sophie is a caring and compassionate young woman, she longs for purpose and treasures her position as a volunteer data collector, she truly depends on her faith and you can see it in everything she does.

Full of mystery, this heartfelt story, is captivating and I slowly fell in love with Dierenpark and even Quentin, who I thought would never win me over--but he did. Quentin, was raw and vulnerable, with real pain in his past and present, looking for answers, and a good heart under his anger and hurt.

Overall, a masterful read from beginning to end, memorable characters that captured my heart, and a well drawn out story line that drew me in with the mystery and the journey of the characters and their changing hearts. Fantastic storytelling, a book that you won't want to ever end, or put down! Highly recommend!


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Journey of the Heart by DiAnn Mills and Song of the Dove by Peggy Darty ~ Review

Lucie's Review:

Katie Coulter and her father have lived among the Comanche for years, Katie is engaged to marry Lone Eagle. But when Katie's father falls ill and his last request is that she go to live with her Uncle Seth and Aunt Elizabeth in Fort Davis, she complies and sets out on her journey leaving behind everything that she knows and loves.

Her Uncle and Aunt welcome her with open arms, they quickly realize that she has never been taught about God or the Bible, so they encourage her to read the scriptures and ponder what she reads.

Meanwhile, the people of the Fort are not the kindest, and they mistrust Katie because of her time with the Comanche. But Katie finds a friend in Peyton Sinclair, who doesn't judge her for her upbringing.

What will Katie find on her Journey of the Heart?

I really liked Katie and how she takes time to think about what she is learning about God and find comfort in hard times. Peyton is a good man, brave, and insightful.

I really liked this book and it's strong story of faith, as well as Katie's personal journey, as she enters a whole new world. I loved her how this story was dramatic, faith driven, romantic, and wasn't just about the relationship, but about Katie and her personal growth. Well worth the read.

Song of the Dove is the bonus novella that comes with this book. Elizabeth was abandoned as a baby at the side of the wagon trail and adopted by the Greenwoods. But life isn't exactly roses after that either, she finds herself with Mrs. Talbotson, who teaches her about Christ.

Adam Pearson is a travelling missionary and he tells everyone about the love of Jesus no matter their race or station.

Overall, a sweet historical read.





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The Reluctant Duchess by Roseanna M. White ~ Review

Lucie's Review:

I was thrilled when I picked up this book and found out that it was about Brice, who was one of my favorite characters in the last book, he was a faithful friend to Brook in the last book, and I couldn't wait to read his story!

Brice is the Duke of Nottingham and the most eligible man in England, he is polite and charming, but tied down to none. Every year Brice and his family visit his mother's ancestral home, and though they are acquainted, they never socialize with the Kinnairds, so they are surprised when Lady Lochaber and her daughter Rowena come calling.

Rowena will do anything to escape the men who have shattered her life, she is willing to live the life of an outcast if that is what it will take. But when Brice agrees to marry her and take her back to England with him, she wonders what the unknown will hold, and dare she hope for love?

I greatly admired both Brice and Rowena. Brice is a man of God, and he follows the Spirit's leading even when he doesn't understand. And Rowena grows so much over the course of the book into a woman of faith, strength, and compassion, standing by her husband in the good times and bad. Though at first tings are beyond awkward between them, there is a natural race and a genuineness to the characters, and I loved how they came to trust and care for one another.

Overall, this book is a treasure, and once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I loved how it also kept up with the "fire eyes" diamonds storyline from the previous novel. You will fall in love with Rowena and Brice in this captivating romance of faith.



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Cold Shot by Dani Pettrey ~ Review

Astor's Review:


Four college best friends thought they had it all figured out, Griffin McCray, Declan Gray, Parker Mitchell, and Luke Gallagher, but when Luke disappeared before graduation their friendships crumbled.

But when a fresh grave is found in the Gettysburg Memorial, and a body stolen from forensic anthropologist, Finley Scott, Griffin McCray's quiet life as a park ranger is about to change. His college friend, now FBI Agent Declan Gray takes over the case, bringing past and present to a head, will they be able to rebuild broken fences and lost connections while finding the truth behind the mysterious grave.

A fast paced new suspense series from Dani Pettrey! It starts with the mysterious grave, and launches into a fast paced non-stop adventure, that made this book nearly impossible to put down!

Finley and Griffin both have to trust each other, and deal with their pasts before they can move on and deal with the present. I liked their interaction and how they overcome their reservations and stepped into friendship, and maybe something more. I really liked the friendship in this book as Griffin, Declan, and Parker are reunited and forced to confront the past and find forgiveness.

Action-packed, full of intrigue, suspense, and delightful edge-of-your-seat-tension, this is a book that you won't want to miss! If you are a fan of Dee Henderson, Lynette Eason, or any other Christian Suspsense, you will love this book!


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Secrets She Kept by Cathy Gohlke ~ Review

My Review:


Hannah Sterling was never close to her mother. She never understood why her mother always seemed to hold her at an arms length, while her stepfather smothered her with love and attention. Upon the death of her mother, she discovers things about her mother that sends her on a journey to find out the truth about her mother, and who her biological father is.

Hannah's journey take her to Germany, and country still healing after WWII, there she meets her grandfather, and his trusted friend Dr. Peterson. But things are not as they seem in her mother's childhood home, and there are dark secrets that point to a devastating past. Hannah befriends Carl, the driver that her grandfather hired to show her the sights in Germany, and together they embark on a quest to find out the horrible truth of what happened so many years ago.

A gripping and emotional read that tells two parallel stories about 30 years apart, that of Hannah Sterling and her quest to know her mother, and that of her mother, Lieselotte, a young woman growing up in Nazi Germany. The two stories ebb and flow into each other, perfectly wending, building in tension as the stakes grow. The two stories were well balanced, and I was quickly drawn into the lives of two different young women, as they both uncover the dark secrets of their family.

What really stood out to me was how equally and completely invested I was in both stories, typically in a story like this that goes between two characters, it's easy to favor one story over the other, but I had no such reaction--I loved them both. Each chapter perfectly flowed to the next, as the pieces fell in place, and I couldn't put the book down!

All of the characters were so well developed, Dr. Peterson made my skin crawl. And two of my favorites were Lukas and Frau Kirschman, especially Frau Kirschman who like a mother to Lieselotte and sacrificed so much for her. Lukas was so brave, and he didn't let fear keep him from standing for what was right. I really liked Carl too, his friendship was a bright spot in Hannah's search for answers, and his unique view of the past was very brave and brought clarifying contrast showing the aftermath of WWII in German hearts.

Masterfully told, this is an unforgettable tale of finding family, faith, and love, and even in times of unspeakable cruelty and hardship, there is hope. A gripping read, that I couldn't put down, and the characters stayed in my head long after the last page was turned down. Probably one of the best books I have read this year, this book had me heart and mind, I was a huge blubbering mess by the end. This book truly has it all, the characters, the mystery, suspense, adventure, heartbreak, love, romance, family drama, war, forgiveness, secrets, and so much more, this is a book that you will not forget!

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The Goodbye Bride by Denise Hunter ~ Review

Lucie's Review:

 Zac Callahan's fiance took off without a word seven years ago, and he hasn't heard from her since. Until he receives a confusing call, and Lucy seems to be acting as if they are still engaged.

Zac is a good guy, so he goes to pick up Lucy, but when he sees her again and realizes that she has amnesia, he knows that he can't leave her now, despite their past.

Will their love get a second chance?

Things are far from easy for Lucy returning to Summer Harbor, everyone in the small community knows what she did to Zac and they refuse to help her or give her a job. Eventually she convinces Zac to let her help out at his restaurant.

The tension between Zac and Lucy, is realistic and tells so much of their story, because of their history and the many unanswered questions between them, but there is also hope.

I liked Zac and his family and how they are watching out for him, and though they definitely don't welcome Lucy with open arms, they are understanding and slowly start reaching out to her. I think one of my favorite things about this book was how both Zac and Lucy really leaned on their faith to get them through the hardships and uncertainty, and they both grew so much spiritually.

Overall, a fantastic read, I picked it up and couldn't put it down. I loved revisiting Summer Harbor, and the Callahans. There were great characters, and plenty of drama. I loved the plot and the twisting drama. I loved Zac, and was so happy that he got his own story, I like that he is careful and guards his heart, but he is faithful friend, and he trusts God to help him make the right choice. Highly recommend!



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Would a Worm Go on A Walk by Hannah C. Hall and illustrated by Bill Bolton ~ Review

My Review: 

Would a Worm Go on a Walk?

Or would a rhino wear a raincoat? Author Hannah Hall and illustrator Bill Bolton take readers on a fun, upbeat, and whimsical adventure. The brightly colored illustrations are upbeat and fun, with funny pictures to go with the rhyming verse.

An absolutely adorable book to share and giggle over with bright young ones. It shows how God in His wisdom made each animal unique, and that there are some things that they just can't do. God made everything perfect according to His design. And not only that He made you!

Overall, a delightful read, set to rhyming verse, with hilarious illustrations that excellently compliment the story. I love the simple yet meaningful message of God making us the way we are for a reason.


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The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder by Rachel McMillan ~ Review

Lucie's Review:

It's Toronto, 1910, and while other Bachelor Girls are looking for husbands, Jem and Merinda are solving crimes.

When Irish women are found murdered, Jem and Merinda are on the case, with the help of a demoted Police Officer and a Newspaper Reporter, they are determined to beat the odds and bring the killers to justice.

Fascinated by the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, best friends, Jem and Merinda set out to defy the expectations and do more than look for husbands and attend parties.

Written in a style reminiscent of mystery classics, Jem and Merinda navigate the obstacles of Toronto 1910 in their search for justice. Finding unlikely allies along the way. I really like Ray, who is a man from a hardworking background he sees himself as not good enough for the clever Jem, and he is a supportive friend and ally throughout.

Overall, a wonderful read for mystery lovers, fun and fresh with lots of disguises and moments of humor. I think this is a great start for a series, and I like that this book ended with lots of room for continuing character development. A fun read, with a dynamite ending, a great book to give a shot if you are looking for something with a different flavor of historical fiction.



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About the book: 

The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder (Harvest House, April 2016)

In 1910 Toronto, while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands, two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murderer.

Inspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes, best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city's underbelly, where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalor.

While searching for answers, donning disguises, and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go, they pair with Jasper Forth, a police constable, and Ray DeLuca, a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest. Merinda could well be Toronto's premiere consulting detective, and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her forever---if they can stay alive long enough to do so.

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About the author:

Rachel McMillan is a keen history enthusiast and a lifelong bibliophile. When not writing or reading, she can most often be found drinking tea and watching British miniseries. Rachel lives in bustling Toronto, where she works in educational publishing and pursues her passion for art, literature, music, and theater.

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Meet best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem, who launch their own Sherlock Holmes-esque consulting detective business in 1910 Toronto in Rachel McMillan’s The Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city’s underbelly. Merinda could well be Toronto’s premiere consulting detective, and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her forever–if they can stay alive long enough to do so.

Rachel is celebrating the release of The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder with a Murder Mystery Prize Pack giveaway (details below) and an author chat party on April 28!

 

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Busy, Busy by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Elina Ellis ~ Review

My Review:

A delightful read, short and sweet. All the animals are busy with their tasks, from the bee to the peacock. But even though mom has many things to do, she's never too busy for her child.

Brightly colored with charming illustrations, full of little detail, but perfect for a children's book that will be re-read many times. I loved the cute little animals, as well as the attention to detail going on around them.

It's a rather short read so there isn't much I can say without pretty much giving up the whole story, so I'll try to keep it short.

A charming read for young ones, about a mother's time and love.



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Want Ad Wedding by Cheryl St. John ~ Review

Lucie's Review:

Leah is a widow looking for a new start, so when she sees an ad for a mail-order bride in the boom town of Cowboy Creek. She thinks this may be the second chance she's looking for, little does she suspect that two of the men in search of brides are old friends that she grew up with in Pennsylvania.

The last person that Daniel expected to see step off that train, was Leah, the woman that he used to love. When he learns of Leah's situation, he offers to marry her, because he wants to care for her, and build a family together.

Will Daniel and Leah get a second chance at love?

The first in a new series about the men and women of Cowboy Creek, finds old acquaintances reuniting in this delightful, and endearing story. I liked Leah from the start, she is a recent widow and looking to start again. She wants to help the women of Cowboy Creek with her midwifing skills.

Daniel is an intelligent man with big ideas, he built the stockyard, and helped plan and build most of the buildings in the town. He is ready for love and a family and wants to provide a good future for Leah.

Overall, a fantastic new series, with great characters, and dialog. There are other women who come to the town in search of a new start and dare to dream of love. I loved the adventure and mystery, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

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Back in the Saddle by Ruth Logan Herne ~ Review

Lucie's Review:


Sam Stafford is the owner of the Double S Ranch, and he helped Angelina when she needed it most, giving her a job as a cook and housekeeper. And she has given him much in return, friendship, as well as introducing him to her faith.

Colt is home after his Wall Street dreams left him broke and alone, he's hoping to find his way again, returning to his roots. Even though he an his father parted on less than pleasant terms, the last thing Colt expected was to be welcomed home by a shotgun pointed at his chest, by a beautiful woman. Also his younger brother Nick has been at his father's side the whole time that Colt was gone, and doesn't welcome Colt's recent inclusion in ranch affairs.

Will Colt be able to mend fences with his family, or will the glitz of Wall Street call him back to the city?

Colt's reception at the ranch isn't exactly warm, but he is pleased to find his horse Newsie still there, and though his younger brother, Nick has his doubts, Colt still knows how to "Cowboy Up." Even though it isn't easy, he soon sees that he is needed, what with Nick busy trying to run the ranch in spite of Sam's illness, as well as being a single dad to his two daughters, Cheyenne and Dakota.

I liked the camaraderie between the Staffords and their hired hands, who aren't afraid to give their employers a good natured hard time every now and then.

Angelina is tough, a great cook, and house manager, and she can talk straight to Sam, and she loves Nick's girls. But she has her secrets, and she's afraid that Colt is digging too deep.

Overall, a fantastic read from beginning to end, I loved seeing Colt reconnect with his love of the land and ranching. Engaging and infused with touches of humor, this is a great feel good read, that has you cheering for everyone along the way. I am a huge fan of Ruth Logan Herne, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!


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About the book: 

Back in the Saddle (Multnomah, March 2016)

The prodigal is coming home.

It's been a long time since Colt Stafford shrugged off his cowboy legacy for shiny Manhattan loafers and a promising career on Wall Street. But when stock market manipulations leave him financially strapped, the oldest son of legendary rancher Sam Stafford decides to return to the sprawling Double S ranch in Gray's Glen, Washington. He's broke, but not broken, and it's time to check in with his ailing father, and get his legs back under him by climbing into the saddle again.

He doesn't expect to come home to a stranger pointing a loaded gun at his chest---a tough yet beautiful woman that Sam hired as the house manager. Colt senses there's more to Angelina Morales than meets the eye and he's determined to find out what she's hiding . . . and why.

Colt's return brings new challenges. Younger brother Nick has been Sam's right-hand man at the ranch for years and isn't thrilled at having Colt insert himself into Double S affairs. And the ranch's contentious relationship with the citizens of Gray's Glen asks all the Stafford men to examine their hearts about what it truly means to be a neighbor. And as Wall Street recovers, will Colt succumb to the call of the financial district's wealth and power---or finally the courage to stay in the saddle for good?

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About the author: 

Ruth Logan Herne has more than half a million books in print, including fifteen Love Inspired contemporary novels. Back in the Saddle is the first book in her new western romance series. Ruth is a founding member of Seekerville, a popular writing collective blog. A country girl who loves the big city, Ruth and her husband live on a farm in upstate New York.

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With This Ring by Karen Witemeyer. Mary Connealy, Regina Jennings, and Melissa Jaeggers ~ Review

Lucie Review:

Grab your hat, pull on your boots, and get ready for 4 phenomenal tales of love and laughter.

Marietta Hawkins is a strong woman, who knows what she wants and who she wants, and decides to do something about it.
Daniel Barrett, is a man of his word, trying to make a living and escape his past as a fabled bounty hunter.
Will Marietta's Husband Maneuver succeed?

If you read Ms. Witemeyer's last novel, then you are sure to love this novella about Marietta and Dan! I was so excited to finally get to read their story, and was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to review this book. I loved how each chapter began with an excerpt from Dead-Eye Dan's adventures. It was a fast paced read, and engaging from the very first. I loved reuniting with Marietta and Dan, getting to know them better, as they find that what they both want may have been right in front of them the whole time.

He walked away once, and even though Josiah's grown up a lot, Katie Ellen doesn't welcome his help upon his return. When Josiah and Katie are stranded with a stranger, Josiah comes up with a plan to save her reputation. Will Josiah find a way to regain Katie's trust, and gain her love?

I liked Josiah and how he recognizes that his actions in the past were not right, and he is doing his best to make it up to her and show her that he has changed and grown up. A great story about second chances.

Big John Conroy finally get's his story told in Runaway Bride, he's been a supporting character in other books so I was thrilled to find his story in this collection. Big John offers his help to Carrie Halsey and her brother Isaac when he meets them on their way out of town, trying to escape an arranged marriage.

A fun-filled adventure, filled with laughter, I loved reconnecting with characters from the Trouble in Texas Series, as well as getting to see John and Carrie grow in their friendship. I liked how supportive and encouraging John was of Carrie, he helped her see that she was stronger than she thought she was, and I liked how they came to think differently about each other over the course of the book. And the ending was fantastic! But I can't tell you about that, so you'll just have to read the book!

Charlotte "Charlie" Andrews isn't like the other girls, she is more comfortable working with horses than at a tea party. She loves the land and doesn't want to move her mother, who is growing more confused, and will do anything to save her family's ranch, even marrying a man she barely knows and doesn't love.

Harrison is a smart teacher, and a great guy but he needs some help with his class since his glasses broke, so Charlie volunteers to help him.

Will Charlie find love or marry for convenience?

A fantastic read, all of the novellas were engaging, fast-paced, humorous, with strong heroines, great dialog, and plenty of adventure. I would definitely recommend picking up this book!

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