Shielding the Amish Witness ~ Review with Giveaway

 

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Shielding the Amish Witness by Mary Alford, 

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Shielding the Amish Witness

By Mary Alford

Faith Cooper trusted the wrong man and now she is running for her life. Her husband and best friend have been killed and she has no one to turn to but the grandmother she last saw years ago. But returning to the home she was ripped away from is her only chance to escape the man now hunting her.

Eli Shelter has only recently returned to his home community. He never left his Amish faith behind just his family but now he needs them more than ever. Especially if he hopes to keep his childhood friend safe. He was always Faith Cooper's champion until the day her family cut all ties with their Amish community. And now she is back and she needs someone to once again be her protector. But he doesn't know just what he has gotten himself into...

Can Faith and Eli stay ahead of a killer long enough to find the proof they need to ta Faith Cooper trusted the wrong man and now she is running for her life. Her husband and best friend have been killed and she has no one to turn to but the grandmother she last saw years ago. But returning to the home she was ripped away from is her only chance to escape the man now hunting her.

Eli Shelter has only recently returned to his home community. He never left his Amish faith behind just his family but now he needs them more than ever. Especially if he hopes to keep his childhood friend safe. He was always Faith Cooper's champion until the day her family cut all ties with their Amish community. And now she is back and she needs someone to once again be her protector. But he doesn't know just what he has gotten himself into.

If you are a fan of Amish suspense that is a clean read you will enjoy this offering from the Love Inspired Suspense brand. Faith and Eli are stuck dwelling on their respective pasts and the mistakes they made.  It is nice revisiting the Shetler family (whom I first met in Covert Amish Christmas). All the action takes place during a couple of days so there is a lot crammed into this time period but that is to be expected with these books. If you want an afternoon escape to a not-so-peaceful Amish community in Montana this is for you!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Shielding the Amish Witness
Author: USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: April 1, 2021
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Seeking refuge in Amish country puts everyone she loves in danger. 

On the run after discovering her brother-in-law was behind her husband’s murder, Faith Cooper can think of only one safe place—her Amish grandmother’s home. But when danger follows Faith to the quiet Amish community, her childhood friend Eli Shetler is her only protection. And their survival depends on outlasting a relentless killer…one who has nothing left to lose. 

From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

USA Today Bestselling Author, Mary Alford, loves giving her readers the unexpected, whether it be in a rugged mountain setting or a peaceful Amish community.

Her titles have appeared on the USA Today Bestselling List, Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling List, and have been finalists in the Daphne Du Maurier award of excellence, The Beverly, The Maggie, and The Selah Awards. 

Mary lives in Texas with her husband, two very spoiled cats, and a sweet rescue dog named Cody. Mary is very active online and would love to connect with readers on Facebook and Twitter or any social platforms listed at www.maryalford.net. 

CONNECT WITH MARY: Website | Facebook | Twitter

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Shielding the Amish Witness!

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The Amish Teacher's Wish ~ Review

The Amish Teacher's Wish
Miller's Crossing #2

By Tracey J. Lyons

Sadie Fischer is known for her mishaps which makes her a questionable choice as the community teacher. No one can fault her dedication to her students but her position is a precarious one as she was hired as a temporary teacher. Her actions are under scrutiny as Miller's Crossing is a small community where nothing is easily hidden.

When Levi Byler comes to temporarily help out his cousin Jacob Sadie finds her reputation is on the line. Especially after a storm damages her school. The damage finds Levi aiding in repairing the school causing more than a little speculation concerning Sadie and Levi's time together. What's worse Sadie finds her heart being drawn to this newcomer whom she senses is hurting. Levi's heart has been broken and he doubts he'll ever trust it to another anytime soon. But Sadie seems determined to root out his pain-something he is less than willing to disclose to anyone, much less a husband-seeking teacher.

If you are looking for a sweet, feel-good read you must read this book by Tracey J. Lyons. Part of the Miller's Crossing series, The Amish Teacher's Wish can be enjoyed as a standalone title without any difficulties. This book is a fun staycation escape from your every day. I received a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book

She wants her own happily-ever-after…

As an Amish bachelor repairs her school… can she heal his heart?

With the school damaged during a storm, teacher Sadie Fischer needs Levi Byler’s help repairing it. Levi has one condition—he won’t become a part of her search for a husband. He’s been hurt before, and love and marriage aren’t part of his plans. But Sadie might just be the perfect woman to mend his heart…and convince him forever isn’t just for fairy tales.

The Indebted Earl ~ Takeover Tour with Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for 
The Indebted Earl by Erica Vetsch, 
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ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Indebted Earl
Series: Serendipity & Secrets #3
Author: Erica Vetsch
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Genre: Christian Regency Romance

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Can Captain Wyvern keep his new marriage of convenience all business–or will it turn into something more?

Captain Charles Wyvern owes a great debt to the man who saved his life–especially since Major Richardson lost his own life in the process. The best way to honor that hero’s dying wish is for Wyvern to escort the man’s grieving fiance and mother safely to a new cottage home by the sea. But along the way, he learns of another obligation that has fallen on his shoulders: his uncle has died and the captain is now the Earl of Rothwell.

When he and the ladies arrive at his new manor house in Devon, they discover an estate in need of a leader and a gaggle of girls, all wards of the former earl. War the new earl knows; young ladies and properties he does not. Still wishing to provide for the bereaved Lady Sophia Haverly, Charles proposes a marriage of convenience.

Sophie is surprised to find she isn’t opposed to the idea. It will help her care for her betrothed’s elderly mother, and she’s already fallen in love with the wayward girls on the Rothwell estate. This alliance is a chance to repay the captain who has done so much for her care, as well as divert her attention from her grief. When Wyvern returns to his sea commission, she’ll stay behind to oversee his property and wards.

It sounds so simple. Until the stalwart captain is arrested on suspicion of smuggling, and Sophie realizes how much he’s come to mean to her. Now she’ll have to learn to fight, not only for his freedom but also for his love.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Best-selling, award-winning author Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New Zealand All Blacks. 

You can connect with her at her website, www.ericavetsch.com where you can read about her books and sign up for her newsletter, and you can find her online at https://www.facebook.com/EricaVetschAuthor/ where she spends way too much time!

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(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Lost Lieutenant & The Gentleman Spy 
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Dreams Rekindled ~ Review

Dreams Rekindled

Mesquite Springs#2

By Amanda Cabot

This is the second book in the Mesquite Springs series and the story picks up shortly after the conclusion of book one Out of the Embers. Now if you haven't yet had a chance to read the first book don't despair you can still fully enjoy this book with no trouble following the story. 

Dorothy Clark wants to make a difference in the world. She wants to write and use her words to challenge people and cause them to consider how they might make the world around them a better place. But opportunities to do so are close to non-existent in Mesquite Springs, Texas. At least they were before Brandon Holloway came to town looking for a fresh start.

Brandon Holloway left his home behind after the disaster that destroyed his life he is determined to never repeat the mistakes of the past. After reading an advertisement touting the qualities of Mesquite Springs he feels he has found the perfect location to relaunch his newspaper.  And his paper is just going to report the news - no editorials, no controversies, nothing divisive.  When Dorothy Clark offers him some suggestions to garner interest in the paper he is more than happy to accept her help. And her help is more than he would have ever expected.

But soon someone begins targeting the paper. Why and who just can't be answered. And as things escalate it soon becomes apparent that not only is someone targeting the newspaper they seem determined to tear apart Mesquite Springs to do it.

Set in 1856/1857 this is an enjoyable read as one is introduced to Dorothy Clark on a more personal level than in the previous book of the series. One gets to know the fears and dreams that drive the characters. If only one's own life could be so easily understood. But understanding doesn't mean that change comes easily. This is an excellent read and would lend itself well to a book club setting as there is much that could be discussed. I highly recommend this book and would suggest it to any fan of Historical Romance.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Though she hopes for a quiet, uncomplicated life for herself, Dorothy Clark wants nothing more than to stir others up. Specifically, she dreams of writing something that will challenge people as much as Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin seems to have. But in 1850's Mesquite Springs, there are few opportunities for writers--until newspaperman Brandon Holloway arrives, that is.

Brandon Holloway has seen the disastrous effects of challenging others and has no intention of repeating that mistake. Instead of following his dreams, he's committed to making a new--and completely uncontroversial--start in the Hill Country.

As Dorothy's involvement in the fledgling newspaper grows from convenient to essential, the same change seems to be happening in Brandon's heart. But before romance can bloom, Dorothy and Brandon must work together to discover who's determined to divide the town and destroy Brandon's livelihood.

With this second novel in the Mesquite Springs series, bestselling author Amanda Cabot invites you to discover the healing power of truth.

The Girl in the Painting ~ Review

The Girl in the Painting

By Tea Cooper

The Girl in the Painting is set in Australia in the late 1860s through 1913. The story focuses on these two different time periods as we, the readers get a chance to know Michael and Elizabeth Quinn and Jane Piper a young orphan they take in.

The earlier timeline follows Michael and Elizabeth as they leave England behind and make a home in Australia. But life isn't easy for a 15-year-old boy with a young sister to care for. But building upon the dreams and work of his parents Michael and Elizabeth manage to make not only a home but a name for themselves. Not content to revel in their material means they make a place in their home and businesses for orphans and the underprivileged. 

Jane's gift with numbers finds her in a unique position within the Quinn household, not a servant and not quite family. She calls the Quinns Aunt and Uncle and when old enough finds a place within their business. In her opinion, Jane is blessed and lucky with how her life has turned out. But when a shadow of the past enters their life Elizabeth finds herself lost. As Jane puts it "Aunt Elizabeth has had a turn." And if the cause is not determined the life that Jane, Michael, and Elizabeth share may never be the same.

The Girl in the Painting is not presented in a true linear chronology as the past and the present proceed to their climax. Each time period slowly reveals that everything is not as it first appears. And finding the truth is essential to both Elizabeth and Jane in their quest to finding where they belong. 

This book doesn't glamorize the past, it shares the prejudices and hardships that afflict many who called this vast land home. But what makes someplace a home and how do we know it when we encounter it? This is a moving story that should not be missed. This is the second book by Tea Cooper that I have had the pleasure of reading and it is as good as the other book I read (The Woman in the Green Dress). If you want Historical Fiction with a touch of Romance give this book a chance and add it to your TBR list - trust me you won't be sorry.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About The Girl in the Painting
Paperback: 384 Pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (March 9, 2021)

A young prodigy in need of a family. 

A painting that shatters a woman’s peace. 

And a decades-old mystery demanding to be solved.

Australia, 1906

Orphan Jane Piper is nine years old when philanthropist siblings Michael and Elizabeth Quinn take her into their home to further her schooling. The Quinns are no strangers to hardship— having arrived in Australia as penniless immigrants, they now care for others as lost as they once were.

Despite Jane’s mysterious past, her remarkable aptitude for mathematics takes her far over the next seven years, and her relationship with Elizabeth and Michael flourishes as she plays an increasingly prominent part in their business.

But when Elizabeth reacts in terror to an exhibition at the local gallery, Jane realizes no one knows Elizabeth after all—not even Elizabeth herself. As the past and the present converge and Elizabeth’s grasp on reality loosens, Jane sets out to unravel Elizabeth’s story before it is too late.

From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand institutions of Sydney, this compelling novel takes us on a mystery across continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to call home.

Purchase Links

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About Tea Cooper

Tea Cooper is an Australian author of historical and contemporary fiction. In a past life she was a teacher, a journalist and a farmer. These days she haunts museums and indulges her passion for storytelling.

Connect with Tea

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Unknown Threat ~ Review

Unknown Threat

Defend and Protect #1

By Lynn H. Blackburn

Luke Powell is mourning the loss of friend and fellow Secret Service Agent Thad Baker. His death has not been solved and there are more questions than answers surrounding it. But Thad was just the first and someone has targeted the agents of the Raleigh resident office. 

Why are they being targeted? And by whom? They need answers fast and call on the FBI to aid them in getting them.

FBI Special Agent Faith Malone is tasked with finding out who is targeting the local agents of the Secret Service. Is this threat only to the Secret Service or will the other agencies soon find a target on their backs as well?

What follows is a high-intensity, adrenaline-filled read as the killer meticulously targets them. If you are looking for a new page-turner to add to your book must-reads list you have found it in Unknown Threat. I liked that several characters from the author's previous Dive Team Investigations series made appearances in this book. In addition to dealing with the fallout of losing friends and colleagues, Luke and Faith are also dealing with issues from their respective pasts. Issues that have an effect on how they deal with the growing attraction that is between them and was there before this case threw them together.

As the opening book in Lynn H. Blackburn's new Defend and Protect series this promises to be an intense must-read series. This book wraps up the story but the teaser sneak peek of book 2 will leave you dangling and wanting to know what happens next! Highly recommended reading.

I was provided with a complimentary copy with no expectations but to offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

US Secret Service Special Agent Luke Powell is lucky to be alive. Three of his fellow agents have died in unusual circumstances in the past ten weeks. Luke is devastated by the loss of his friends and colleagues, and his inability to locate the killer feels like a personal failure. He's an expert at shielding others, but now the protectors are in need of protection.

FBI Special Agent Faith Malone is driven to succeed and confident in her ability to solve every case she's assigned. She's been put in charge of the investigation into the unprecedented attacks, and with Luke's life in danger, the stakes have never been higher. But it's hard to know how to fight back when you don't know who the enemy is.

As more agents are targeted, Luke and Faith will have to work together to bring a killer to justice and prevent any more names from joining their fallen brothers and sisters on the Secret Service Wall of Honor.

Award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn pulls out all the stops in this brand-new romantic suspense series that will have you holding your breath one minute and swooning the next.

Present Danger ~ Review

Present Danger

Rocky Mountain Courage #1

By Elizabeth Goddard

Years ago Jack Tanner broke her heart when he just left to follow his dream. But now he is back and he and Terra Connors are assigned to investigate a body that has been found in the Gallatin National Forest. Was it an accident or something criminal? 

As Jack and Terra search for answers, it becomes obvious something more is going on. The question is what? The further they investigate the more questions they unearth and the closer danger comes to them. Jack is determined to keep Terra safe, he can't fail her again and he can't lose another woman to the violence of a dangerous criminal.

Present Danger is the first book in the Rocky Mountain Courage series by Elizabeth Goddard. Fans of Romantic Suspense will love this series debut. Those who read Elizabeth's previous series, Uncommon Justice, will enjoy returning to Gallatin National Forest. This book has it all plane crash, dangerous criminal element, long-held secrets, a second chance at love, and unexpected twists you never saw coming. I have yet to be disappointed in any of the author's work and, in my opinion, each gets better. So plan to take a day off from work or set aside a weekend and delve into Present Danger you won't want to put it down until you get to the end. 

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide y honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Former FBI Special Agent Jack Tanner is working as a detective in Montana when he comes across a body in the national forest during a search and rescue mission. He's committed to finding the killer, even if it means working alongside his old flame, US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors.

When Terra discovers that the murder victim had ties to a powerful and dangerous trafficker of archaeological artifacts, the investigation takes a deadly turn--one that hits too close to home. As Terra fears she lacks the courage to face what comes next, Jack is more determined than ever to protect her. But he's failed her before. And if he fails this time, it will cost them far more than just their hearts.

Join bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth Goddard as she plunges you into a web of deceit made of hidden crimes, open threats, and long-buried family secrets in this gripping first book of an explosive new series