A Stillness of Chimes is Meg Mosley's latest book which I was very eager to read. She has become a favorite author of mine with her two previous books. She always gives the reader a different kind of storyline which makes her writing so interesting.
Laura comes home to Prospect, Georgia to go through and get ready to sell her mother's house after her death..She has been gone for a long time and now the town is full of rumors about her father who disappeared twelve years ago in the lake. Different people claim to have seen him. Since his body was never found, Laura firmly believes he is alive and sets out to find him. This is one of the story lines which Laura enlists the help of Sean ( her high school boyfriend) to help her find her father. Laura's father was a mentor to Sean but he is afraid to help her, since he has his own reasons for letting her father's disappearance stay that way. They do uncover the truth in the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround Prospect, but you will be very surprised with the facts they uncover. The ending completely surprised me. Can't tell you more, since you need to find out for yourself what I am talking about.
This book has romance, intrigue, second chances, memories, family secrets and great, believable characters. I really enjoyed the book but felt, at times, the story dragged with too much page fillers. Meg Mosely still writes beautiful stories and I look forward to her next book.
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Visible Threat
Since I have read all of Janice Cantore's books up to now, I was excited to review her newest book-Visible Threat. This is the second book in her latest series There are authors that you just know their books will be good and she fits into that category for me. Being a retired Long Beach police officer adds so much credit to her writing. As I read her books I am thinking this was a case she may have investigated which makes reading more interesting for me.
As with the first book we are following Brinna Caruso as she wants justice and to save the innocent from the evil predators that inflict pain on their victims. The storyline follows two sisters arriving from Bulgaria being promised a better life in America. Unfortunately that was a lie and they were not the only ones being coerced by the evil of human trafficking. A body is found in the river and Jack O'Reilly needs help from Brinna. As they uncover the identity of the victim, they hunt for the sister and the story explodes from there. A lot of times Brinna does not go by the book and does things her way which lead to another storyline in the book. Brinna was kidnapped at age 6 and was rescued two days later, which is why she has such an interest and such an emotional attachment to this case. There is also Brinna and Jack as they find the traffickers but also as Brinna learns from Jack. "If he is a good God, why would he stop something in your life that will make you stronger, make you a better person?" "Just because bad things happen doesn't mean that God isn't good"
The story is at times hard to read, forgetting that this in happening now all over the world. It is not just a growing problem worldwide but in our own backyard. The author did a great job of making it real but not
being too graphic.
As with the first book we are following Brinna Caruso as she wants justice and to save the innocent from the evil predators that inflict pain on their victims. The storyline follows two sisters arriving from Bulgaria being promised a better life in America. Unfortunately that was a lie and they were not the only ones being coerced by the evil of human trafficking. A body is found in the river and Jack O'Reilly needs help from Brinna. As they uncover the identity of the victim, they hunt for the sister and the story explodes from there. A lot of times Brinna does not go by the book and does things her way which lead to another storyline in the book. Brinna was kidnapped at age 6 and was rescued two days later, which is why she has such an interest and such an emotional attachment to this case. There is also Brinna and Jack as they find the traffickers but also as Brinna learns from Jack. "If he is a good God, why would he stop something in your life that will make you stronger, make you a better person?" "Just because bad things happen doesn't mean that God isn't good"
The story is at times hard to read, forgetting that this in happening now all over the world. It is not just a growing problem worldwide but in our own backyard. The author did a great job of making it real but not
being too graphic.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wayfinding Bible
Life is so good when you get a Bible to review. The Wayfinding Bible is one of Tyndale Publishers latest Bible
to come on the market. The NLT if my very favorite translation, so this was right up my alley of reading.
This Bible is so unique and the many features will help you navigate God's Word in a new and refreshing way. The Bible
offers you three distinct routes to travel through it-talk about interesting. The three routes are: the flyover route
which will cover the most important events in the Bible in 50 readings. The next route is direct and covers more of the
story throughout history in 200 readings. Last is the scenic route which explores in more depth with 400 readings. Whether
you are looking for the big story, trying to read straight through, or prefer to wander, this innovative Bible is for you.
They have also included a visual guide that leads you through God's story in human history using the route you choose.
This amazing concept was difficult for me to decide which route I would take. I love reading through the Bible but usually can not do it in a years time. I also don't want to miss anything important so as I start this Bible in January, it will be the scenic route. There are so many cool features in this Bible; lots of pictures, historical markers, side trips, book introductions along with extra information on each page. The observation point and exploration point are on each page and provide additional knowledge about what you read on that page-my personal favorite. My NLT Life Application Bible has been my all time favorite, but the Wayfinding Bible could give it a run for it's money. I already see this Bible as birthday gifts for the family this next year. Best gift to give is a Bible and this one is worth it.
Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion.
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This amazing concept was difficult for me to decide which route I would take. I love reading through the Bible but usually can not do it in a years time. I also don't want to miss anything important so as I start this Bible in January, it will be the scenic route. There are so many cool features in this Bible; lots of pictures, historical markers, side trips, book introductions along with extra information on each page. The observation point and exploration point are on each page and provide additional knowledge about what you read on that page-my personal favorite. My NLT Life Application Bible has been my all time favorite, but the Wayfinding Bible could give it a run for it's money. I already see this Bible as birthday gifts for the family this next year. Best gift to give is a Bible and this one is worth it.
Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion.
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Critical Reaction
Critical Reaction by Todd Johnson is a winner!. I read his first book Deposit Slip and was amazed by his writing and was thrilled to get this book to review.
Could this storyline really happen in the United States? A shuttered Hanford Nuclear Facility building that is poisoned from plutonium from the Cold War is at risk and is kept guarded from sabotage. Then the worst happens-and explosion in the middle of the night. There is a survivor Kiernan Mullaney, who attempts to find out what happened and threats start impeding his progress. He connects with an old friend, Emily Hart who is and inexperienced lawyer and they both think Hanford is hiding something but how will they find out the truth. Emily enlists the help of her estranged father, Ryan, who has courtroom experience they need. They set out to find out the truth, but the deeper they dig, the danger escalates. This is just a snippet of what the story has to offer.
This book has it all: legal thriller, drama, intrigue, complicated plot, corruption, cover-ups, which make this book a real page turner. There are very few books that keep you guessing throughout the book and this definitely did. I loved the characters and their unique personalities. You can tell the author is a lawyer and his craft is writing legal thrillers and I look forward to his next book.
Thanks to Bethany House for my free copy just for my honest opinion of this book
Could this storyline really happen in the United States? A shuttered Hanford Nuclear Facility building that is poisoned from plutonium from the Cold War is at risk and is kept guarded from sabotage. Then the worst happens-and explosion in the middle of the night. There is a survivor Kiernan Mullaney, who attempts to find out what happened and threats start impeding his progress. He connects with an old friend, Emily Hart who is and inexperienced lawyer and they both think Hanford is hiding something but how will they find out the truth. Emily enlists the help of her estranged father, Ryan, who has courtroom experience they need. They set out to find out the truth, but the deeper they dig, the danger escalates. This is just a snippet of what the story has to offer.
This book has it all: legal thriller, drama, intrigue, complicated plot, corruption, cover-ups, which make this book a real page turner. There are very few books that keep you guessing throughout the book and this definitely did. I loved the characters and their unique personalities. You can tell the author is a lawyer and his craft is writing legal thrillers and I look forward to his next book.
Thanks to Bethany House for my free copy just for my honest opinion of this book
Friday, October 18, 2013
Stranded
There are some books in a series that you just can't wait for the next one to come out. I have found this true of the Alaskan Courage books by Dani Pettrey. Finishing book three, Stranded, I found myself longing for book 4. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up, so please Dani, write more in this series--they are superb.
The fun things about this series is the family ties and how each book has dealt with different members of the McKenna family and their struggles and victories.
Darcy St James returns to Alaska (she was in book three) to join a journalist friend uncover a big story.. When she arrives, she can't find her friend anywhere and the cruise ship she was on isn't very helpful. She is determined to find her and hires on the cruise ship as a travel reporter and that is where the suspense begins. She enlists the help of Gage McKenna (their story in book three) to help find Abby, but they soon find that there is more to Abby's disappearance that they know, but will soon find out. There is someone after Darcy and will stop at nothing to make sure she and her investigation is stopped.
With all of the books in the Alaskan series, there is adventure, suspense, romance, great characters, finding and trusting God and just a good, interesting read. Dani Pettrey has written Christian fiction that is real and believable with struggling characters that we can all relate to--a sign of a great author.
Thanks to Bethany House Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion.
The fun things about this series is the family ties and how each book has dealt with different members of the McKenna family and their struggles and victories.
Darcy St James returns to Alaska (she was in book three) to join a journalist friend uncover a big story.. When she arrives, she can't find her friend anywhere and the cruise ship she was on isn't very helpful. She is determined to find her and hires on the cruise ship as a travel reporter and that is where the suspense begins. She enlists the help of Gage McKenna (their story in book three) to help find Abby, but they soon find that there is more to Abby's disappearance that they know, but will soon find out. There is someone after Darcy and will stop at nothing to make sure she and her investigation is stopped.
With all of the books in the Alaskan series, there is adventure, suspense, romance, great characters, finding and trusting God and just a good, interesting read. Dani Pettrey has written Christian fiction that is real and believable with struggling characters that we can all relate to--a sign of a great author.
Thanks to Bethany House Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Every Waking Moment
Just had the privilege of reading Every Waking Moment by Chris Fabry. I am a huge fan of his writing and have and will read everything he writes. There are many Christian Fiction writers out there and many good ones but Chris is a true storyteller which makes his books stand out from all the other writers. Each book is so unique in the presentation, storyline and characters and this one follows that path.
The storyline centers on Treha Langsam who works with the elderly at Desert Gardens, she has an extraordinary gift with the patients. She has a gift of reaching those with dementia to bring them back to temporary clarity. The administrator, Miriam sees this gift in Treha and helps her with answers about her past and tries to fill many empty holes of her life. With the help of a documentary team, Treha's gift is discovered and how everyone works together to tell her story. To say Treha's life was sad is an understatement. There are parts of this story that will break your heart , how we can be so insensitive and uncaring to humans is a travesty. The story also features different people at the nursing home and their "nuggets" about life. One resident, Elsie, says " They think temptation and the hard stuff of life are the same. I don't believe that for a minute. He does give us more than we can handle. He lets us go through deeper waters so that we cling to him: that's the whole point of having faith. If we could handle everything, there would be no reason for us to need God."
This book highlights the importance of our stories and how they intertwine in ways we can't know when we first hear them. So interesting how Treha got her name, must read to find out. Loved everything about this book but was disappointed in how it ended, left so many things up in the air, but possibly a sequel.
One note on Chris Fabry's writing, his stories are so memorable and the characters stay with you which shows that he is a master of his craft, he just needs to write faster!!
Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion
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The storyline centers on Treha Langsam who works with the elderly at Desert Gardens, she has an extraordinary gift with the patients. She has a gift of reaching those with dementia to bring them back to temporary clarity. The administrator, Miriam sees this gift in Treha and helps her with answers about her past and tries to fill many empty holes of her life. With the help of a documentary team, Treha's gift is discovered and how everyone works together to tell her story. To say Treha's life was sad is an understatement. There are parts of this story that will break your heart , how we can be so insensitive and uncaring to humans is a travesty. The story also features different people at the nursing home and their "nuggets" about life. One resident, Elsie, says " They think temptation and the hard stuff of life are the same. I don't believe that for a minute. He does give us more than we can handle. He lets us go through deeper waters so that we cling to him: that's the whole point of having faith. If we could handle everything, there would be no reason for us to need God."
This book highlights the importance of our stories and how they intertwine in ways we can't know when we first hear them. So interesting how Treha got her name, must read to find out. Loved everything about this book but was disappointed in how it ended, left so many things up in the air, but possibly a sequel.
One note on Chris Fabry's writing, his stories are so memorable and the characters stay with you which shows that he is a master of his craft, he just needs to write faster!!
Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Rosemary Cottage
Rosemary Cottage is the second book in the Hope Beach series by Colleen Coble. Since I am a serious Colleen Coble book lover, I snatched this book quickly. There is something about her storytelling that I just absolutely love. She has such a gift for great story lines, interesting characters and plots that beg for you to try and figure out. This latest book did not let me down.
Amy Lange is coming back to Hope Island for two different reasons: she is grieving the death of her brother that was lost at sea in a surfing accident. She is not so sure it was an accident and intends to do her own investigating. The other reason, she wants to move her midwife practice to Hope Island and live in Rosemary Cottage which has been a haven for their family. There was also another death three weeks before Amy's brother. Curtis Ireland is a Coast Guard officer who lost his sister to a boating accident, that looks like it wasn't an accident. He is raising his sister's daughter, but that could change with the new information about these two accidents. Amy and Curtis agree to help each other to find out what really happened, but they will be very surprised with what they find the deeper they investigate. Will they find the truth or will the secrets stay hidden? Will they be attracted to each other thru this ordeal or will it drive a wedge between them? What will happen when they find out the truth, can they believe it? These are just some of the teasers I hope will entice you to pick up this book.
On thing I always count on with Colleen's books, I am always trying to figure it out till the very end. I thought I knew the culprit but I was totally shocked when I never saw the ending happening like it did.
She has such a way to writing that sucks you into the storyline which made for a good summer read and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for sending me this free copy just for my honest opinion.
Amy Lange is coming back to Hope Island for two different reasons: she is grieving the death of her brother that was lost at sea in a surfing accident. She is not so sure it was an accident and intends to do her own investigating. The other reason, she wants to move her midwife practice to Hope Island and live in Rosemary Cottage which has been a haven for their family. There was also another death three weeks before Amy's brother. Curtis Ireland is a Coast Guard officer who lost his sister to a boating accident, that looks like it wasn't an accident. He is raising his sister's daughter, but that could change with the new information about these two accidents. Amy and Curtis agree to help each other to find out what really happened, but they will be very surprised with what they find the deeper they investigate. Will they find the truth or will the secrets stay hidden? Will they be attracted to each other thru this ordeal or will it drive a wedge between them? What will happen when they find out the truth, can they believe it? These are just some of the teasers I hope will entice you to pick up this book.
On thing I always count on with Colleen's books, I am always trying to figure it out till the very end. I thought I knew the culprit but I was totally shocked when I never saw the ending happening like it did.
She has such a way to writing that sucks you into the storyline which made for a good summer read and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for sending me this free copy just for my honest opinion.