Right after Thanksgiving, I received an unexpected message from an author that I follow. S.K. Derban. As described on her Instagram page, she is a “Writer of Mystery ~ Child of God ~” I had read and reviewed her novel, Circumvent. And evidently she remembered that. I was surprised and truly honored to be asked. […]
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Review: Walking on Hidden Wings by Rachel Scott McDaniel
“My gloved hand stretched high as if to skim my fingers along the fringe of heaven, but one wrong move would send me careening eight hundred feet to unforgiving earth. Spectators huddled below on a broad field, their necks craning, eyes no doubt squinting against the fiery afternoon sun. All to glimpse the crazy dame […]
Continue readingShadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard
About the Book Shadows at Dusk is the second book in “Missing in Alaska” series by Elizabeth Goddard. This is a description of the title from Goodreads. Montana Detective Trevor West is desperate to learn what happened to his sister, who went missing in Alaska over a year ago, leaving nothing but a few photographs […]
Continue readingJoplin Chronicles by Regina Jennings: Reviewed
The Joplin Chronicles Writing a series of books is challenging. Knowing how to connect the characters can be hard. Author Regina Jennings wrote about a series of cousins who live in the Joplin area. This fictional series not only takes you back in time in Joplin, Missouri, but as you read these books, you will […]
Continue readingHeirlooms by Sandra Byrd: A Review
Sometimes you read a book that really resonates with you. This title, Heirlooms, did that for me. Here is my unbiased review. “Hand taste. Or taste of the hand. It means that each woman takes a recipe or a way of making food, and then if she feels it should be different, if she’s confident […]
Continue readingOut of the Blue by Susan L. Tuttle
I have read every book that Susan L. Tuttle has ever written. At least the published ones. So far, the list is not very long, but thankfully she continues to add new titles every year. This one is the first book in what I hope will turn into a longer series. Here is my review […]
Continue readingTo Bring You Back by Emily Conrad – A Celebrate Lit Tour
About the Book Book: To Bring You Back Author: Emily Conrad Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Release date: August 16, 2021 He’s determined to confront the past she’s desperate to forget. He’s determined to confront the past she’s desperate to forget. Broke in more ways than one, the last thing Adeline Green can afford is for her now-famous high school […]
Continue readingBook Review: A Strike to the Heart by Danielle Grandinetti
Inspirational historical suspense might be my new favorite genre. (Okay – I still like contemporary too.) But I must admit that I really enjoy history combined with action. Below is my review of the first full length novel of book one in the “Strike to the Heart” series. “But it was a new day. A […]
Continue readingReviews of the Riverbend Series by Denise Hunter
The Riverbend Series by Denise Hunter is set in the fictional town of Riverbend, North Carolina. Nearby is the actual Appalachian Trail which plays a part in all three books. This series is published by Thomas Nelson in 2021 and 2022. Below are my honest reviews of each individual book. This book starts with an […]
Continue readingBook Review: Shadows in the Mind’s Eye by Janyre Tromp
I really enjoyed reading this historical supense book, “Shadow in the Mind’s Eye.” Janyre Tromp’s debut novel is delightfully unpredictable. This review contains my own opinions about the book. “I told you about when my Herbert came home from the Great War.” Dovie May looped my arm into the crook of hers. “Lord, I missed […]
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