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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

26 below by Kimberly Woodhouse.

26 Below is set in Anchorage and tells the story of Darci Phillips Director of emergency operations and Jason Meyers cyber security expert. I really enjoyed the interaction between them. I also liked the old Native lady who appears to be the only one with a clue as to what is going on. As I live in an area where 26 below is a common event every winter I was interested in the descriptions of cold. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes suspense, mixed with mild romance and Faith. This is my first book by Kimberly Woodhouse , but it won't be my last!


All thoughts are my own.


From Amazon:

"A thrill ride. . . as current as today's front-page news!"
--Colleen Coble, 
USA Today best-selling author

In her new role as Emergency Operations Center director for Fairbanks, Alaska, Darcie Phillips prevents disasters. But none of her training can prepare her for the terror that's coming.

As a cybersecurity specialist, Jason Myers is determined to ferret out any threats to the town he now calls home--and that includes his reckless brother and his ecoterrorist friends.

When an old woman's wild prediction--widespread destruction as soon as the Fairbanks temperature falls to 26 below--hits national headlines, neither Darcie nor Jason sees a real risk to anything but tourism.

Then the bodies start dropping.

Darcie is relying on her experience and intelligence to stop a killer; Jason is relying on God to guide the way. They'll have to work together to find the truth and prevent their Alaskan town from becoming a city of nightmares. The first in a thrilling new suspense series from best-selling author Kimberley Woodhouse, 
26 Below will delight fans of Lynnette Eason, Irene Hannon, and Lynn Blackburn.


About the author:



 Kimberley Woodhouse is the best-selling and award-winning author of more than two dozen books. She is a wife, mother, author, and musician with a quick wit and positive outlook despite difficult circumstances. A popular speaker, she's shared at more than 2,000 venues across the country. Kimberley and her family's story have garnered national media attention for many years including ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Montel Williams Show, Discovery Health channel's Mystery ER, The Hour of Power, The Harvest Show, and over 1,000 other TV appearances and radio interviews. She lives and writes in the Poconos with her husband of thirty years. kimberleywoodhouse.com

Find Kim on twitter and facebook:

twitter.com/kimwoodhouse

author fan page Kimberley Woodhouse

Saturday, March 23, 2024

They Whisper About Us by Joy Vee

 





Mary Vee is a new to me author. I really enjoyed reading They Whisper About Us. It is a story of a young woman discovering faith behind the Iron Curtain in  the 1960s and also a tale of a young woman looking for her faith in modern England. I look forward to reading more books by Mary Vee.


So make some Russian tea and settle back to read a good book!


All thoughts are my own. 


From Amazon:

A tea tin.
Owned by one girl,
Found by another,
Over half a century later.
What mysteries does it hide?

An intriguing split time-line story, alternating between Leningrad in 1960's and modern day England. Vera dreams of rising thorough the Kirov Ballet and maybe becoming a People's Artist. Fay is a pastor's kid, disillusioned with her parents' faith, who attends a theatre summer programme in the hope of improving her skills. The girls' plans do not work out as they'd hoped, and their lives become entwinned when Fay accidentally finds an old tea tin.
REVIEW: As the story and the mystery of the connection between the two unfolds, we are drawn into the not so distant past; a world of fear and uncertainty, where to be different is to be treated with suspicion. In the modern day the author deals well with the angst of teenage insecurities and family dynamics, as well as touching on themes of aging and dementia with sensitivity. Amazon Review

Reading this book really helped me understand better what is going on today between Russia and Ukraine. Beta Reader

I stayed up too late reading this book. I just had to find out what happened next. 
Reader


About the author:


I love weaving eternal truths into stories. I want these books to inspire young people to have the greatest adventures in life. I live with my family in Lincoln, England, and get up very early in the morning to write before I go to work! Please sign up for my newsletter through the contact form on my website: joyvee.org

Sunday, March 10, 2024

The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel

 


    
The Maid Of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel should be read over a long weekend with pots of tea, snacks, a comfy chair and a cozy blanket. The story is exquisite and the characters, setting and plot are fantastic. I love this story and highly recommend it. In fact it will most likely be on my top ten list for the year.

I was not asked to review this book and all thoughts are my own.


From Amazon:

Brianna Kelly was abandoned at Ballymacool House and Boarding School as an infant. She has worked there since she was a wee girl and will likely die there. Despite a sense that she was made for something more, Brianna feels powerless to change her situation, so she consoles herself by exploring the Ballymacool grounds, looking for hidden treasures to add to the secret trove beneath the floorboards of her room.

When Michael Wray, the son of local gentry, is sent to Ballymacool to deal with his unruly cousin, he finds himself drawn to Brianna, immediately and inescapably. There is something about her that feels so . . . familiar. When Brianna finds a piece of silver in the woods, she commits to learning its origins, with the help of Michael. What they discover may change everything.

Fan favorite Jennifer Deibel invites you back to the Emerald Isle in the 1930s for this fresh take on the Cinderella story, complete with a tantalizing mystery, a budding romance, and a chance at redemption.


"Deibel's update on the 'Cinderella' story features sympathetic, three-dimensional characters that readers will find easy to root for."--
Publishers Weekly

"Deibel once again inventively draws on Ireland's fascinating history as inspiration for a compassionate and compelling sweet romance with a Celtic Cinderella-like flavor."--
Booklist

"Jennifer Deibel has done it again with 
The Maid of Ballymacool, a hopeful historical romance novel about unrelenting faith and new beginnings with just a pinch of mystery. With rich language and historical detail, Deibel brilliantly emphasizes the story's central themes of love, faith, and redemption."--BookPage


About the author:


Jennifer Deibel is a middle school teacher and freelance writer. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic Magazine, and others. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer writes stories that help redefine home through the lens of culture, history, and family. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona.

Author photo credit: Katherine Marini, Photography by Katherine Nicole

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

If The Boot Fits (Texas Ever After) By Karen Witemeyer


I enjoyed If The Boot Fits so much that I used some PTO and left work at noon to go home and read. Karen Witemeyer wrote a very good story loosely based on Cinderella with Asher being the male version of Cinderella and Samantha the princess. The characters were strong and endearing, the plot delightful and the characters faith was strong. I highly recommend If The Boot fits to all who love Happily Ever After Stories.

So grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a fantastic read.

I was given a copy of If The Boot Fits with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

link to buy a copy of If The Boot Fits


From Amazon:

One fateful night will change their destinies forever. . . .

Convinced that his stepmother and half brothers have been wrongfully evicted by cattle king Eli Dearing, Asher Ellis uses the cover of an extravagant ball to break into the Three Cedars' ranch house to search for proof. On the verge of discovery, he flees, but a boy's cry compels him to make a daring rescue.

Spunky and independent Samantha Dearing balks when she learns the ball her father is hosting is nothing more than a matrimonial ambush. Taking a break from unwanted suitors, Samantha spots a thief fleeing her home. When the stranger ends up saving her brother's life, she hides the only clue to his identity left behind--his boot--and resolves to find him herself.

When Samantha encounters the older brother of a student she tutors, all thoughts of the bootless mystery man vanish. Asher values family above wealth, a rare trait that opens her heart. Afraid she will discover his past misconduct, Asher tries to keep his distance, but when a series of suspicious accidents befall her, he vows to protect her, even though saving her life could mean losing her love.


About the author:



For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Historical Author in 2023 by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and family board game player who makes her home in Abilene, TX with her heroic husband who vanquishes laundry dragons and dirty dish villains whenever she's on deadline. Learn more about Karen and her books at www.karenwitemeyer.com.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Untaken by C.O. Wyler


 I just finished reading Untaken by C.O. Wyler. I found it to be a very interesting book on the rapture. Told from the first person viewpoint Untaken follows a young woman named Sarah as she struggles to comprehend what has happened. At times the narrative is a bit grotesque, but necessary to convey the horror of being left behind. It is a quick, but tough read. Untaken is free on kindle.


I read the free kindle version. All thoughts are my own.

Here is the link to your free copy of Untaken:




From Amazon:

What would you do? Your husband is missing; you don't want to be pregnant; you witness a horrific airplane accident, and you learn all babies and young children have disappeared. Twenty-eight-year-old Sarah Colton may think she is in control, but she's far from the truth, not realizing the Pre-Tribulation Rapture has occurred. Enter the writer's mind as she deals with this imminent, amazing event. 

* Updated 2023 version of Untakenable published in 2017.
 

"Although a fictional account, Constance O Wyler's novel, Untaken, represents spectacular prophetic truth on the verge of any moment fulfillment." ~ Terry James, international Bible prophecy book author

"
Untaken creatively drives the reader to imagine how the rapture could affect the world and individual people in ways not often considered. A gripping and thought-provoking read!" ~ Matt Costella, Grace Bible Church, Fresno, CA

"An irresistible story that true believers will thoroughly enjoy, and that unbelievers should read before it's too late." ~ Kitty Foth-Regner, author of 
Heaven Without Her and The Song of Sadie Sparrow





about the author:


Born and raised in Southern California, Wyler is a Christian who lives in the Pacific Northwest. Having owned a business for over thirty years, she is retired and enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Never Fall Again (Gossamer Falls #1) by Lynn Blackburn


 Everyone in Gossamer Falls has a story. Never Fall Again is Cal and Landry's tale. I loved the way they tried to deny their feelings for each other. The romance was sweet but not over done. I also enjoyed the suspense element. I was impressed with the way Ms. Blackburn created a faith journey that included having her characters pray together. All in all a great book. I am looking forward to reading book 2 in the Gossamer Falls series. I really want to know the other peoples stories!


This book calls for a pitcher of sweet tea and a porch swing!


I was given a copy of Never Fall Again with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.


From Amazon:

Landry Hutton has spent three years rebuilding her life behind the secure gates of The Haven, an exclusive resort on the outskirts of Gossamer Falls, North Carolina. As the artist-in-residence, and with her pottery prized by The Haven's guests, Landry is finally ready to settle in permanently. She wants to give her daughter, Eliza, a safe home to grow up in and hires former Marine Callum Shaw to handle the construction.

Cal grew up in Gossamer Falls and always knew he would someday join his family's business. He longs for a family of his own but has almost given up on that ever happening. Landry is funny, gifted, and everything Cal could ever want in a partner, but he vows to keep his distance. Landry has a daughter and a past. Cal has been down that road before and barely survived when the woman he loved left, taking her two sons with her. He can't bear to lose like that again.

Before construction on the house can begin, Landry's pottery is destroyed in a suspicious fire. It soon becomes clear that Landry and Eliza are in grave danger--but because of whom? But, after losing one relationship, he is hesitant to try again.


About the author:


Lynn H. Blackburn loves writing romantic suspense because her childhood fantasy was to become a spy, but her grown-up reality is that she's a huge chicken and would have been caught on her first mission. She prefers to live vicariously through her characters and loves putting them into all kinds of terrifying situations while she's sitting at home safe and sound in her pajamas!

Lynn’s titles have won the Carol Award, the Selah Award, and the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader’s Choice Award. Her newest series kicked off in March 2021 with Unknown Threat, Book 1 in the Defend and Protect series.

She is a frequent conference speaker and has taught writers all over the country. Lynn lives in South Carolina with her true love and their three children. You can follow her real life happily ever after by signing up for her newsletter at LynnHBlackburn.com and @LynnHBlackburn on Bookbub, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.


Wednesday, February 14, 2024

One Wrong Move (Jeopardy Falls #1) by Dani Pettrey

 

I always look forward to reading Dani Pettrey's books. She does a fantastic job of creating characters that are realistic and fun to read about. I love the way she weaves together faith, romance and suspense into a story that keeps you turning the pages way after bedtime. Her latest book, One Wrong Move, is a great kick off to her Jeopardy Falls series. The story is fast paced and while complete, it definitely opens the door to further books.


So brew up a pitcher of tea, turn off your phone and enjoy Dani's latest adventure.


I was given a copy of One Wrong Move with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.


From Amazon:

Taunting riddles.
A deadly string of heists.
Two broken hearts trapped in a killer's game.

Christian O'Brady was pulled into a life of crime at a young age by his con artist parents. Now making amends for his corrupt past, he has become one of the country's foremost security experts. When a string of Southwestern art heists targets one of the galleries Christian secured, he is paired up with a gifted insurance investigator who has her own checkered past.

Andi Forester was a brilliant FBI forensic analyst until her career was destroyed. She now puts those skills to work investigating insurance fraud, and this latest high-stakes case will test her gift to the limit. Drawn deep into a dangerous game with an opponent bent on revenge, Christian and Andi are in a race against the clock to catch him, but the perpetrator's game is far from finished, and one wrong move could be the death of them both.

Dani Pettrey captivates with . . .

"An intense blend of suspense, love, and faith."--Booklist

"Wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likeable characters."--Publishers Weekly


About the author:


Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, Dani Pettrey has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance.

Her novels stand out for their "wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters" (Publishers Weekly), "gripping storyline[s]," (RT Book Reviews), and "sizzling undercurrent of romance" (USA Today).

She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland. For more information about her novels, visit www.danipettrey.com.