About the Book
Author: Liz Johnson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Prince Edward Island Shores, Book 3
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: August 8, 2023
"After a devastating hurricane on Prince Edward Island, Kelsey Ahern sets out to save her beloved community theater-and her job. As she draws her friend, Levi Ross, into her plans for a benefit show, she discovers there's more to him than she expected, and that God's plans for their future are so much more important than the struggles of their pasts"-
My Thoughts
Any book that is set in Prince Edward Island is a book for me. One of the places I have been to that I absolutely fell in love with.
This is the final book in the Prince Edward Island Shores series and while I have read the first one I haven't read the second one and I did not have any trouble following this one. You do see the other characters from previous books in the story but they aren't the main characters so you will be okay if you pick this one up without reading them in order. This book is all about the last brother Levi and Kelsey.
Levi is a huge introvert who shut down at age 15 due to something dealing with his dad, you will have to find out what caused this while you read it. He is a giver and has a huge heart. He has been in love with Kelsey for a long time so when she needs help due to a hurricane damaging the local theatre Levi is there to pick up the pieces and helps her come up with a plan to restore everything making a huge impact on the whole town.
Overall I enjoyed the story but I felt like it dragged in places. I completely understand the introvert aspect of it because I could relate but it was just a bit much for me during the story. Sometimes it felt like Kelsey was doing all the talking because Levi was too nervous to speak. There was a very light faith thread happening through the story.
If you enjoy contemporary romance then you will enjoy this series and book. A perfect end of summer read!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Now a resident of Phoenix, she enjoys theater, live music, and doting on her nieces and nephews. She writes stories filled with heart, humor, and happily ever afters.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 … 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧! 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦, 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
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𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞!
This was such a good story! Written in lyrical rhyme this made the perfect read aloud for my younger ones. They really enjoyed meeting Bryson and watching him be brave and and overcoming his fears. My middle schooler enjoyed the illustrations with are gorgeous!!
This would be perfect for pre-schooler and early elementary. The theme of this picture book are the character traits of bravery, courage, perseverance and trust. This would make a great addition to your home library and would also make a great gift!
𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐝, 𝐬𝐚𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐬, 𝐚 𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
We all know kids especially on those tween years have big emotions and most of the times they have a hard time managing and coping with them. This devotional book focuses on just that.
This book is geared to ages 8-12.
I really liked that it included stories of real life struggles that are relatable to kids.
It provides journaling opportunities for those kiddos that like to write things down. Includes prayers for each day and provides life changing mental health strategies combined with biblical principles.
This would definitely make a great gift for a young person in your life!
About the Book
Author: Kristie Self
Genre: Historical Romance
Series: Ladies of Roderick, Book 4
Publisher: Independent
Release Date: August 28, 2023
She promised to help him catch a thief.
He promised to help her track down a killer.
Falling in love wasn’t part of the bargain.
Lady Fanny Morgan has spent much of her life as a member of the highest social circles, a position she relished until the sudden death of her husband. Convinced that foul play was involved, she is desperate to uncover the truth and discover the identity of his murderer.
Detective Julian Gray is one of the hardest working members of the Metropolitan Police Force. He has developed a reputation for unrelenting determination when it comes to solving cases; however, that tenacity has been put to the test by his latest case, a series of mysterious thefts targeting the highest members of society.
When Fanny offers an unexpected assist in preventing the next robbery, Julian hits upon a foolproof method to solve the case. Fanny will use her connections in society to uncover clues that will hopefully lead to the mastermind behind the thefts. In exchange for her assistance, Julian will reopen the investigation into her husband’s death.
It’s an excellent plan, one that is mutually beneficial to both parties—however, neither of them anticipates the complications that arise when their unexpected attraction turns into something deeper. As the danger increases, so, too, does the risk to their hearts. Will they be able to solve the mysteries that surround them before it’s too late, or will their romance be cut short before it even begins?
The fourth book in The Ladies of Roderick Glen series gives us another glimpse into the lives of the villagers as they reconcile faith with love, heartache, and the search for true happiness.
He promised to help her track down a killer.
Falling in love wasn’t part of the bargain.
Lady Fanny Morgan has spent much of her life as a member of the highest social circles, a position she relished until the sudden death of her husband. Convinced that foul play was involved, she is desperate to uncover the truth and discover the identity of his murderer.
Detective Julian Gray is one of the hardest working members of the Metropolitan Police Force. He has developed a reputation for unrelenting determination when it comes to solving cases; however, that tenacity has been put to the test by his latest case, a series of mysterious thefts targeting the highest members of society.
When Fanny offers an unexpected assist in preventing the next robbery, Julian hits upon a foolproof method to solve the case. Fanny will use her connections in society to uncover clues that will hopefully lead to the mastermind behind the thefts. In exchange for her assistance, Julian will reopen the investigation into her husband’s death.
It’s an excellent plan, one that is mutually beneficial to both parties—however, neither of them anticipates the complications that arise when their unexpected attraction turns into something deeper. As the danger increases, so, too, does the risk to their hearts. Will they be able to solve the mysteries that surround them before it’s too late, or will their romance be cut short before it even begins?
The fourth book in The Ladies of Roderick Glen series gives us another glimpse into the lives of the villagers as they reconcile faith with love, heartache, and the search for true happiness.
My Thoughts
What a pleasure to be back in Roderick Glen once again! I love this town and the people in it. As always Kristie transported me to 1800's England and I absolutely enjoyed every moment of it! This book was a little different from the previous others. This one had a good bit of mystery, murder and intrigue I quite enjoyed it.
Although this story is all about Fanny there are multiple stories going on at the same time which makes this story that much more intriguing and keeps it moving along. Definitely keeps you turning the pages as you want to find everything about these characters. Since this story is mainly about Fanny let's discuss her a bit. I was glad to finally get some resolution to her storyline. The past few books in the series we see her as this headstrong woman who finally finds who she truly is in the eyes of God but circumstances ensue where she is now back on her own along with two young daughters. We find her trying to find out who her husband killer is and in doing so meets handsome Julian. Their romance is a slow moving one but he is absolutely perfect for her and I am glad that she gets her happy ending. However, the way the crime resolves definitely was not expected at least not by me! It was definitely a twist of events and very well done.
The other storylines that consumed me and I need more of are Cece's and of course Lady Victoria. I need to know if Cece will become a doctor and who will she end up with? And Lady Victoria and Barney... will they ever become an item? So many questions still left unanswered. Good thing this is not the end!
I really enjoyed this story. It was a clean romance and keeps you engaged. I wish the faith thread had a little bit more meat in it like her previous books but I think there was enough to make a mark on the storyline. If you plan on reading this book I strongly suggest you start with the first book. It will give you the start of meeting these wonderful characters as you do see them throughout out the books and not just in passing but as part of the storyline.
I received a copy of this book for review. I was not asked to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Kristie Self has always had a love for books and has been writing since she was a child. She combines her love of history and romance to write faith-filled love stories with memorable characters and intriguing plots. A banker by day, she spends most of her nights and weekends focused on writing. She enjoys traveling, watching movies, and curling up with a good book. An avid lover of music, she plays several instruments and also teaches piano. She is a graduate of Howard Payne University and lives in Lott, Texas, with her cat, Arlo.
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟗𝟐, 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲’𝐬 𝐥𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐝-𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.
I’ll be honest I’m not a huge fan of the Jesus Storybook Bible but this book was cute. It is very loosely based on Psalm 92. Very easy wording for pre-schoolers and the illustrations are beautiful and eye catching. This would be perfect for kiddos 2-4 years old.
I received this book from Zonderkidz for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Book
Author: Nancy Mehl
Genre: Christian Mystery Thriller
Series: Ryland and St. Clair
Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date: July 11, 2023
Ex-FBI profiler River Ryland still suffers from PTSD after a case that went horribly wrong. Needing a fresh start, she moves to St. Louis to be near her ailing mother and opens a private investigation firm with her friend and former FBI partner, Tony St. Clair. They're soon approached by a grieving mother who wants them to find out what happened to her teenaged son who disappeared four years ago. River knows there's almost no hope the boy is still alive, but his mother needs closure, and River and Tony need a case, no matter how cold it might be.
But as they follow the boy's trail, which gets more complicated at every turn, they find themselves in the path of a murderer determined to punish anyone who gets in his way. With a killer on the loose set on finishing the job he started, will River be pulled back into her tormented past or finally face the demons that haunt her?
With her trademark blend of page-turning thrills and intricate plots, Nancy Mehl delivers a spine-tingling thriller that will keep readers up all night.
But as they follow the boy's trail, which gets more complicated at every turn, they find themselves in the path of a murderer determined to punish anyone who gets in his way. With a killer on the loose set on finishing the job he started, will River be pulled back into her tormented past or finally face the demons that haunt her?
With her trademark blend of page-turning thrills and intricate plots, Nancy Mehl delivers a spine-tingling thriller that will keep readers up all night.
My Thoughts
I have apparently been living under a rock because this is my first Nancy Mehl book and dare I say I am hooked?! From the very first page you are immediately immersed into the action of the story and it just doesn't let up.
These characters were no joke. River has gone through some intense trauma in her previous job as an FBI Behavior Analyst which has her changing careers. Joining her is her partner Tony who also has gone through some stuff in the exact same FBI case. They both start a private investigators office in a suburb of St. Louis and start their very first case while hoping the past doesn't come back to continue haunting them.
I loved Tony he was loyal, heartwarming, protective and charming. He wants to protect River from getting hurt not only physically but emotionally as well. We not only meet these two characters but we also have the point of view of the villain. A disturbed young man with the condition of synesthesia which I have never heard but was completely enthralled with and as a psychology fan I had to do some more digging on. Truly fascinating. But he's definitely not the only villain in the story... The other character we meet is River's mom which has Alzheimer's and you get to see what life is like for River living with a parent who suffers from this type of memory loss. The author did an excellent job at portraying this for you.
There is a lot going on in this story but it flows together so smoothly you will lose track of time while you are reading it! There is a faith thread in the story and I can't wait to see the growth of River throughout the series. While there is no romance between the characters I think there is potential for some. I hope that as the series goes on they "see" what is right in front of them so to speak. That would make this reader very happy.
Being that this is a series the author leaves you on a cliffhanger so now I need the next book so I am very impatiently waiting!
If you enjoy suspense storylines with creepy characters but a definite faith thread then I definitely recommend you grab this book! I for one can't wait to read more from this author!
My Rating: 4 Stars/ Really Liked it!
I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Nancy Mehl is the bestselling author of over 50 books. She’s won the Daphne Du Maurier Award, as well as an ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award and a Carol award. She was also a finalist for the prestigious Christy award. Her short story, Chasing Shadows, was in the USA Today bestselling Summer of Suspense anthology. Learn more about her at www.nancymehl.com and on her blog, the Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com.
About the Book
Author: Rachel Scott McDaniel
Genre: Christian Historical DIction
Series: Heroines WWII, Book 11
Release Date: August 1, 2023
Publisher: Barbour Fiction
Hollywood Star Turns Spy
In 1943, Movie producer Henrik Zoltan approaches Amelie Blake under the guise of offering the Hollywood star a leading part in his upcoming film, but he has a more meaningful role in mind. Amelie’s homeland of Sweden declared neutrality in the war, but Stockholm has become the ‘Casablanca of the North.’ When top-secret atomic research goes missing in Sweden, the Allied forces scramble to recover the files before they fall into Nazi hands.
The United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) needs someone who’s subtle enough to spy on the Swedish elite without triggering suspicion. Who better than the “all beauty, no brains” Scandinavian starlet? Fluent in three languages and possessing a brilliant memory, Amelie loathes being labeled witless but uses the misconception as her disguise. She’s tasked with searching for the crucial files, but Finn Ristaffason keeps getting in her way. Is the charming shipping magnate after the missing research? Or does he have other reasons for showing up at her every turn?
With the Gestapo on her heels, Amelie must rely on her smarts in addition to her acting skills to survive a world of deadly spies and counterspies.
My Thoughts
Once again Rachel Scott McDaniel has transported me into a new timeline with amazing characters that I just didn't want to leave. It is no surprise that I have loved every single book of Rachel's she truly has a gift of captivating the essence of the time period that she writes in and think she excelled in writing about the WWII era.
In this story we encounter Amelie Blake, a Swedish Hollywood movie star that everyone thinks is just all looks and no brains. Producer Henrik Zoltan approaches here but not for the role she expected. Rather Amelie becomes a recruit to spy on the Swedish elite without being noticed. Her mission seems simple acquiring lost documents that are crucial to the allies. In the process she is re-acquainted with someone from her past. Finn Ristaffason a gorgeous shipping magnate who definitely pops up anytime Amelie needs rescuing.
Rachel did a great job at keeping me engaged throughout the story. I honestly did not know who the villain was until they came into being. The romance was perfection!! Seriously if you haven't read any of her other books then you are missing out because she writes the most swoony-worthy scenes and kisses!! There are faith elements, witty banter and humor throughout this story that you don't want to miss out on.
Overall I loved this story but it is no surprise to me as I absolutely love this author and I impatiently yet eagerly await her next book. If you enjoy historical fiction and old Humphrey Bogart type movies you will definitely enjoy this book!
My Rating: 5 Stars/Loved it!
I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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