Oath of Honor ~ Review

Oath of Honor
Blue Justice #1
By Lynette Eason

Isabelle St. John is close to her family especially her twin brother Derek. But when her brother suddenly seems hard to connect with Isabelle is a little worried. But she's sure it is probably another undercover assignment keeping him distant. After all, law-enforcement is what her family does and they all understand the risks involved.

When an off the books info gathering stakeout goes bad and her best friend partner Kevin Marshall is a victim, she's determined to find out what went wrong and who is involved in this operation with ties to the current upswing in gang crime. But something she thought she saw in the chaos gives her pause - can she share what she thinks she saw or will she be putting someone else she cares about in danger? And unofficially working with Kevin's older brother Ryan a fellow officer could prove hard - especially with her secret childhood crush on him.

But soon it becomes obvious that Kevin's killer or killers have targeted Isabelle for some reason and they need to determine why before Isabelle becomes the latest statistic. Could she have seen something that could bring this case to a close? Or could the rumor of dirty cops be behind what is happening?

A speedy resolution to this case is imperative as it could far-reaching political ramifications for Columbia, South Carolina. But the danger is closer than anyone ever expected...

Fans of Lynette Eason's work will enjoy this first offering in her new series Blue Justice that follows the St. John siblings, all six of them - five of whom are in law enforcement.  The danger starts with the first chapter and the action takes place over less than a week from Thursday to Tuesday. Love page-turning suspense with the outcome in doubt with some romance thrown in for good measure - this is one you'll want to add to your 2018 to read list!

I was provided a review copy of this book by the publisher Revell with no expectation of a positive review ~ All opinions expressed are my own.


About the Book:

A murdered partner. A missing brother. Will 

Isabelle's silence protect those she loves . . . 

or delay justice?

Police officer Isabelle St. John loves her crazy, loud, law-enforcement family. She knows they'll be there for her when things get tough. Like when her partner is murdered and she barely escapes with her own life.

Izzy is determined to discover exactly what happened, and her investigation sends her headfirst into a criminal organization, possibly with cops on the payroll--including someone from her own family. With her dead partner's brother Ryan, a handsome homicide detective, shadowing her every move, Izzy's head is spinning. How can she secure justice for her partner when doing so could mean sending someone she loves to prison? And how will she guard her heart when the man she's had a secret crush on for years won't leave her side?

Vanishing Point ~ Review

Vanishing Point
A Nikki Boyd Novel
By Lisa Harris

It was a missing person abduction that was hiding something more sinister. And before this case is solved more young girls will be missing.

Garrett Addison has just become a criminal investigator for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and this case could be the hardest he's ever had to deal with - a teen who will never be going home again. And the evidence is pointing to a serial killer - the Angel Abductor. But that is the only thing the evidence is revealing.

When the FBI is pulled into the equation hope for a quick resolution quickly fades. But Special Agent Jordan Lambert is dedicated to finding the truth and seeing justice served. Something she never expected was working Garrett Addison the man she left behind for the FBI, but solving this case is above any awkwardness is foremost on all minds involved. But this killer is covering his tracks if he truly is a he leaving nothing behind to provide any clues.

As time slips away time continues to run out on the victims leaving the investigators almost as broken the families left without answers. But the killer soon finds a new target the team investigating him and anyone around them is at risk...

Fans of the Nikki Boyd books will finally learn the backstory that leads up to the abduction of her sister and the investigation that followed. This book can be read without first reading the Nikki Boyd books but can read these later. Nikki is a minor character in this book with the original investigative team taking the forefront throughout in this book that spans more than a decade. Get ready to delve into a mystery that will keep you reading for the answer that has eluded Nikki for years.


About the Book:

Six girls missing . . . and every clue leads to a dead end

During Garrett Addison's first week on the job as a criminal investigator for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, his team is called out to a murder scene of a young girl. She's just one in a string of disappearances with one thing in common--a Polaroid photo of each victim left behind at the crime scene.

The FBI is pulled into the case to help, and Garrett finds himself working with Special Agent Jordan Lambert, the woman he once loved. When yet another girl dies, Garrett wonders whether he really has what it takes to be an agent. Maybe he should just walk. But while he may be done with the killer, the killer is not done with him--or Jordan.

The House on Foster Hill ~ Review

The House on Foster Hill
By Jaime Jo Wright

Kaine Prescott needed a new beginning and she needed to get away from the person she knows killed her husband. Leaving San Diego behind Oakwood, Wisconsin seemed to be the perfect solution. Unfortunately for her, the house on Foster Hill has a history that is anything but peaceful and it is about to let Kaine in on dark history - a history that she understands all too well.

More than one hundred years ago the body of a young woman was found on the property of Foster Hill. Ivy Thorpe is determined to find justice for this young victim and her identity. But the clues are few and Ivy is out of her element especially when she is faced with the return of Joel Cunningham. Not only did Joel break her heart years ago he is now working the case that Ivy wants to solve.

As the past and present come together it soon becomes evident that someone is determined to keep the secrets that the house on Foster Hill hides buried forever. And anyone seeking to unearth the truth is their life in danger...

The House on Foster Hill is truly a book that the reader will be unable to put down. The story alternates between the past and the present as the mystery that draws these two women together moves to its climax. And the outcome is kept in doubt up to the end - who lives - who dies - who is the murderer - only time and reading will tell. The crime is dark but those who have determined to bring justice to the victims are searching for a light that is greater than that which is surrounding them and with the help of others they just might find it.

I have to be honest the cover really drew me even before I read the description. And then at the description, I was like, "Oh, yeah, I need to read this book." And believe me, it is worth the time spent reading through these pages. Fans of suspense and romance will enjoy this one. If you tend towards historical or contemporary fiction this book has you covered as both are presented in this book. An altogether attention-grabbing book that tackles some tough issues.

I was provided a review copy of this book by the publisher with no expectation of a positive review - all opinions expressed are my own.


About the Book:
Kaine Prescott is no stranger to death. When her husband died two years ago, her pleas for further investigation into his suspicious demise fell on deaf ears. In desperate need of a fresh start, Kaine purchases an old house sight unseen in her grandfather's Wisconsin hometown. But one look at the eerie, abandoned house immediately leaves her questioning her rash decision. And when the house's dark history comes back with a vengeance, Kaine is forced to face the terrifying realization she has nowhere left to hide.

A century earlier, the house on Foster Hill holds nothing but painful memories for Ivy Thorpe. When an unidentified woman is found dead on the property, Ivy is compelled to discover her identity. Ivy's search leads her into dangerous waters, resurrecting painful memories and forcing a reunion with the man who broke her heart. Can Ivy unravel the mystery and find a renewed hope before any other lives--including her own--are lost?

Christmas Wishes

Wishing everyone a lovely Christmas holiday!

May it bring you 

Joy, Peace, and New Books...

You're Gonna Love Me ~ Review

You're Gonna Love Me
Thunder Creek #2
By Robin Lee Hatcher

Two years ago Nick Chastain broke Samantha Winters's heart when they broke up. She never thought she'd hear from him again but when an accident brings her home Thunder Creek, Idaho, she finds herself face-to-face with a shock she never expected or wanted.

The question on Samantha's mind is "Why is Nick in her Grandmother's hospital room of all places?" Nick never expected to find Samantha in his new normal that is anything but since the accident that nearly cost him his life. The last two years have been a struggle to try to regain much of what he had lost.

Nick's behavior in the past hurt Samantha and she's not sure she's willing to risk heart again with someone who is careless and reckless with his life. But Nick can't get Samantha out of his mind, but he is keeping a secret that could change everything if it is known. Can he trust her with his uncertain future or will they deny the second chance that they have been given?

This is the second book in the Thunder Creek series but one can easily follow the story if the first book You'll Think of Me has not made it into your book reading history. The first book focused on Samantha's cousin Derek and his then-neighbor Brooklyn. This book is focused on Nick and Samantha who have to come to terms with their pasts and their fears. This is a book about the healing power of love and the importance of family and friends to help us move past our fears.

If you are a fan of Robin Lee Hatcher and love contemporary romance that focuses on second chances you will enjoy this book.

I was provided a review copy of this book by the publisher through BookLook Bloggers with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.


About the Book:

Who knew fate could twist a tragedy 

into a second chance at love?

Samantha Winters lives her life the way a good accountant should—measured, deliberate, and safe. After watching her father die in a tragic skiing accident, she decided never to allow risk into her life again. But she didn’t count on falling for Nick Chastain, who embodies everything she doesn’t want in her safely constructed world.

Against Samantha’s warnings, Nick plans a dangerous kayaking trip over spring break. Furious that he’s so careless with his life, she ends their fledgling relationship with harsh words.

Two years later, Samantha is desperately in need of a change. When she learns her grandmother has had an accident and is in need of a caretaker, Samantha quickly packs her bags and heads to Thunder Creek, Idaho. But nothing could prepare her for the surprise awaiting her in her grandmother’s hospital room . . . Nick.

With the charming backdrop of small-town friends, beloved cousins, and a whole church congregation rooting for them, can they set aside the disastrous ending of their first try at love? Has Nick changed enough to meet Samantha in the middle—and can she realize that a risk in love might be worth taking?

The Promise of a Letter ~ Review

The Promise of  Letter
An Amish Letters Novel #2
By Kathleen Fuller

Leanna Chupp has no ideas of ever getting married - after all who would want to court a young woman who can't cook and would rather spend her time repairing equipment. Though she doesn't fit the conventional mold of an unmarried Amish woman Leanna is content with her life.

When Leanna finds the life she has made for herself in jeopardy she is unsure how to fix what has gone wrong especially when her job with Daniel Raber may go to his irresponsible younger brother Roman. But surprisingly Roman doesn't seem to be the same person he was before. But can he be trusted or will he again let everyone down when they most need him?

When a crisis occurs and Leanna and Roman must work together they just may discover what has been missing in their lives.

This is the second book in the Amish Letters series and it is again set in Birch Creek and the same characters who were in the first book Written in Love are again in this book. If you are wondering how this book fits in with a series that is about letters it is because both Roman and Daniel have received letters from their grandmother following her death. Letters that ask for one last promise - an attempt to reconcile and bridge the divide of hurt that has divided these two brothers.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the Fiction Guild with no obligation to post a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

About the Book:

A letter brings him back to his Amish family. 

It will take someone truly 

extraordinary to make him stay...

Roman is on the verge of leaving the Amish ways. Feeling confined by the strict rules, he longs to do something more with his life. But when things don’t go as planned, Roman’s prospects outside of the community dwindle. Upon learning that his beloved grandmother has died and left a letter urging him to reconcile with his brother in Birch Creek, Roman decides to return home. But he doesn’t plan to stay for long.

Leanna Chupp has always made her own way in her small community of Birch Creek. Though some may call her unconventional—strange, even—Leanna is happy. Her unique outlook on life has meant she’s never had many suitors pursuing courtship, which Leanna doesn’t mind. She is content being single.

But when Roman and Leanna find themselves working together again, everything changes. Though neither fit squarely within the strictures of the Amish faith, their differences could be the very thing to help them form a deeper connection to their community and to each other. The question remains: will this strengthening bond be enough to make Roman stay for good?

May the Faith Be With You ~ Review

May the Faith Be With You
New International Reader's Version Bible
Published by ZonderKidz

The popularity of space is used as the creative influence behind the art design of the cover and supportive materials of this Bible. But when one thinks of Genesis and that "In the beginning, God created..." this cover is so appropriate with a view of Earth with a background setting showcasing the majesty of space. 

This Bible edition is aimed at kids it is the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) which is based on the New International Version (NIV), but the language is simplified to help with understanding, perfect for children.

Throughout are pages to help with understanding and getting key facts that are of importance. There is a page that lists the books of the Bible but and this is a definite plus it lists the books under their categorization Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, Gospels, Church History, Paul's Letters, Letters, and Prophecy. There are two pages that give a pictorial and textual synopsis of Genesis 1 - 2:3. There is a description of the Trinity that compares the three persons of God to the three states of water.

I have to be honest I really like the cover of this Bible, but then I'm drawn to images that have anything to do with space. The cover is hardcover so it has a bit of weight to it but should be no problem for those aged 6 and up and will withstand the normal wear tear and bent covers that go along with use.

I was provided a review copy this title by the publisher through Handlebar Marketing with no expectations of a positive review ~ All opinions expressed are my own.

About the Bible:

Life in the Spirit isn’t about cushioned pews and easy living—it’s about adventure, risk, daring, and the pursuit of wisdom. It’s about letting the awesome power of God work through you to do things you never thought possible.

In this brand-new full-text Bible, you’ll learn the highest, truest, and most rewarding way to a life of wisdom, apprenticing with the Ultimate Master himself—Jesus Christ.

Features include:

• 24 full-color pages of content on the marvel of God’s creation and the meaning of faith
• Vibrant outer space imagery
• Compelling, metallic-embellished cover
• The complete text of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible