NEW RELEASE... "CRITICAL ALLIANCE" BY ELIZABETH GODDARD

 

"Critical Alliance" by Elizabeth Goddard

Book Blurb:

Mackenzie Hanson's special set of skills opened the door to a successful career as a professor of cybersecurity at a Michigan university, allowing her to put her criminal past behind her. But when a long-ago partner in crime delivers a cryptic message about her father's tech company being under cyberattack, she heads for Montana to secure exposed assets, close security breaches, and hopefully save lives.

Diplomatic Security Services special agent Alex Knight is back home in Montana to decompress from a mission gone wrong. But even as he's trying to relax, he's drawn into another mystery, complete with suspicious deaths, lethal threats, and whispers of espionage that all have one thing in common--a beautiful cybersecurity expert with a dark past.

When the situation turns deadly, Alex and Mackenzie will have to work together to find the answers they need--before someone silences Mackenzie for good.

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My Initial Thoughts:

#CriticalAlliance by #ElizabethGoddard was released Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 and is the third and final installment of the Rocky Mountain Courage series. I am currently reading this book and could tell within its beginning pages that I am going to love it! Goddard is such a talented story teller and paints scenes with the perfect amount of description to bring the story to life in my mind, and the mysteries and writing style makes it easy to get lost in the story and keep reading page after page without abandon. This has become one of my favorite authors in the last two years!

Please let me know if you'd like to buddy read any of this author's books with me. 🙂

Thank you so much @revellbooks for including me in this book launch and gifting me a copy of this book! 💛

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

NEW RELEASE... "AMONG THE INNOCENT" BY MARY ALFORD

"Among the Innocent" by Mary Alford

Book Blurb:

When Leah Miller's entire Amish family was murdered ten years ago, the person believed responsible took his own life. Since then, Leah left the Amish and joined the police force. Now, after another Amish woman is found murdered with the same MO, it becomes clear that the wrong man may have been blamed for her family's deaths.

As Leah and the new police chief, Dalton Cooper, work long hours struggling to fit the pieces together in order to catch the killer, they can't help but grow closer. When secrets from both of their pasts begin to surface, an unexpected connection between them is revealed. But this is only the beginning. Could it be that the former police chief framed an innocent man to keep the biggest secret of all buried? And what will it mean for Leah--and Dalton--when the full truth comes to light?

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My Initial Thoughts:

#AmongtheInnocent by #MaryAlford was released Tuesday, June 7th, 2022. I previewed the first few pages and so far the writing style seems easy and enjoyable to read. This being a suspenseful serial killer murder mystery with Amish and romantic elements, I so look forward to reading this book this summer and hope to get others to read and discuss it with me!

Thank you so much to the author and @revellbooks for including me in this book launch and gifting me a copy of this book! 💛

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

Book Release Day! Jaime Jo Wright's "The Souls of Lost Lake"

Book Release Day! “The Souls of Lost Lake” is now available! I’m currently reading this and LOVING IT!

It’s a dark stormy day here in the south east, and what better way to spend it than reading a new eerie book by one of my all-time favorite authors, @JaimeJoWright! I’m so incredibly grateful to be a part of this book’s launch team!

My full review of this book will soon be posted on this blog and at Goodreads.

"MALICIOUS INTENT" BY LYNN H. BLACKBURN

"Malicious Intent" by Lynn H. Blackburn

Book Blurb:

Dr. Ivy Collins, founder and CEO of Hedera, Inc., is ready to begin clinical trials of her company's cutting-edge prosthetic. Her work has been heralded by government, medical, and advocacy groups and everyone hopes the device will be a success. Well, almost everyone. Someone is trying to sabotage Hedera and the launch, but to what purpose--and how far will they go to get what they want? 

Meanwhile, U.S. Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon can't believe he's finally been reunited with Ivy, his childhood best friend. Now that he's found her again, Gil intends to spend the rest of his life with her. But it will take all his skill to uncover the truth in time to save Ivy's life's work, her own life, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire.

Perfectly balancing chilling suspense and uplifting romance, award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn delivers a story of revenge, greed, and overcoming that you won't want to put down no matter how late it gets.

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My Initial Thoughts:

I'm so grateful to have received a free ARC copy of this newly released (March, 2022) book from it's publisher! These are my honest initial thoughts of "Malicious Intent."

At first glance, I love this book's cover and romantic suspense genre! Having read its first two chapters, I am already getting a good sense that I am going to enjoy this book! Its beginning pages do a great job setting the scene described in the blurb, starting with an intense situation that has left me wanting to know more about the characters and their stories. Being the second book in the Defend and Protect series, I am temporarily setting this book aside to return to once I've read the first book in the series.

This author comes highly recommended to me by my friends with similar reading interests, and I can't wait to read more of Blackburn's work!

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"THE PRINCE AND THE PRODIGAL" BY JILL EILEEN SMITH

"The Prince and the Prodigal" by Jill Eileen Smith

Book Blurb:

Joseph is the pampered favorite son of the patriarch Jacob. His older brothers, deeply resentful of his status in the family, take advantage of the chance to get rid of him, selling him to slave traders and deceiving their father about his fate. It seems like their troubles are over. But for Joseph and older brother Judah, they are just beginning.

While Joseph is accused of rape and imprisoned, Judah attempts to flee the memory of his complicity in the betrayal of his younger brother. After decades apart, the brothers will come face-to-face in a stunning role reversal that sees Joseph in a position of great power while Judah begs for mercy. Will forgiveness or vengeance win the day?

Bestselling and award-winning author Jill Eileen Smith brings her considerable research and imaginative skills to bear in this vivid retelling of one of the most popular stories found in Scripture--a story of jealousy, betrayal, and a reconciliation that only God could bring about.

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My Thoughts:

This author is new to me and so is the biblical fiction genre. This book brings the biblical stories of the prodigal son and of Joseph and Judah (sons of Jacob) to life! I highly recommend reading those stories in the bible just before reading this book to gain better understanding of them. 

After reading its beginning pages, this book seems written in a way that is easy to understand and captures the imagery of biblical times. I look forward to reading this book in full with friends in my book club and discussing how it compares to scripture, after which I will update this review.

Note: I received a free advance review copy of this book from its publisher, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"THE LADY OF GALWAY MANOR" BY JENNIFER DEIBEL

 

"The Lady of Galway Manor" by Jennifer Deibel

Book Blurb:

In 1920, Annabeth De Lacy's father is appointed landlord of Galway Parish in Ireland. Bored without all the trappings of the British Court, Annabeth convinces her father to arrange an apprenticeship for her with the Jennings family--descendants of the creator of the famed Claddagh Ring.

Stephen Jennings longs to do anything other than run his family's jewelry shop. Having had his heart broken, he no longer believes in love and is weary of peddling the "lies" the Claddagh Ring promises.

Meanwhile, as the war for Irish independence gains strength, many locals resent the De Lacys and decide to take things into their own hands to display their displeasure. As events take a dangerous turn for Annabeth and her family, she and Stephen begin to see that perhaps the "other side" isn't quite as barbaric and uncultured as they'd been led to believe--and that the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty are only made stronger when put through the refiner's fire.

Travel to the Emerald Isle for another poignant and romantic story from the enchanted pen of Jennifer Deibel.

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My Thoughts:

Although this isn't a genre I typically gravitate toward (historical romance fiction), I really enjoyed this book! Without spoiling anything, this is a beautifully told story of conflict, heartache, love, and redemption. I loved the Ireland setting, Anna's views of the world around her, and the growing relationships between Anna, Seamus, and Stephen. The characters are well developed and easy to become invested in. Seamus is definitely my favorite character—I’d love to have him as a father-in-law! I'm now interested in reading more books by this author.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from its publisher, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

My ⭐ Rating: 4 stars

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"CROSSHAIRS" BY PATRICIA BRADLEY

 Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley

🔍Book Blurb:

Investigative Services Branch (ISB) ranger Ainsley Beaumont arrives in her hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, to investigate the murder of a three-month-pregnant teenager. While she wishes the visit was under better circumstances, she never imagined that she would become the killer's next target--nor that she'd have to work alongside an old flame.

After he almost killed a child, former FBI sniper Lincoln Steele couldn't bring himself to fire a gun, which had deadly and unforeseen consequences for his best friend. Crushed beneath a load of guilt, Linc is working at Melrose Estate as an interpretive ranger. But as danger closes in on Ainsley during her murder investigation, Linc will have to find the courage to protect her. The only question is, will it be too little, too late?

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🔍My Thoughts:

A recent release, Crosshairs is the third and final book in the Natchez Trace Park Rangers romantic suspense trilogy.

My father died a little over two weeks ago, after about a month of being in the hospital with various health problems, including strokes, COVID, pnemonia, and organ failure. With this and everything that's been going on with my family and me, I've been in a terrible reading slump recently.

That being said, I read the first chapter of this book and with the author's beautiful writing style, I can see easily getting lost in its pages, in a good way. This author is new to me, however I've been wanting to read her books for some time, many of which my friends have read, liked, and recommended. I will update this post with more in depth thoughts as soon as I'm able to read Crosshairs in its entirety.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from Revell, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"DEADLY TARGET" BY ELIZABETH GODDARD

 

Deadly Target by Elizabeth Goddard

🔍Book Blurb:

Criminal psychologist Erin Larson's dreams of a successful career come to a screeching halt when she nearly loses her own life in a boating accident on Puget Sound and then learns that her mother tried to commit suicide. She leaves her job as a criminal psychologist to care for her mother in Montana. At least she is able to produce her podcast, which focuses on solving missing persons cold cases.

Nathan Campbell's father was investigating such a case when he was shot, and now Nathan needs to enlist Erin's help to solve the case. She's good at what she does. The only problem? She's his ex.

As the two dig deeper, it becomes clear that they, too, are being targeted--and that the answers to their questions are buried deep within the past Erin struggles to explain and longs to forget.

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🔍My Thoughts:

Deadly Target is the second book in the Rocky Mountain Courage series. This is a new release by one of my more recent favorite authors, Elizabeth Goddard. I became a fan of hers when I read her Uncommon Justice trilogy last year (2020), which I loved! I highly recommend reading anything by this author if you like clean suspense with a touch of romance.

My father died a little over two weeks ago, after about a month of being in the hospital with various health problems, including strokes, COVID, pneumonia, and organ failure. With this and everything that's been going on with my family and me, I've been in a terrible reading slump recently.

That being said, I read the first chapter of this book and it is well written and very intriguing so far, as expected. I look forward to reading this book in its entirety very much and will update this post with more in depth thoughts as soon as I do.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from Revell, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

Credits: The book blurb and cover photo seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"LABYRINTH OF LIES" BY IRENE HANNON

Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon

🔍Book Blurb:

When the daughter of a high-profile businessman disappears from an exclusive girls' boarding school, police detective Cate Reilly is tapped for an undercover assignment. It doesn't take her long to realize that beneath the veneer of polish and wealth, things are not as they seem at Ivy Hill Academy. But the biggest surprise of all? The only man she ever loved is also working at the school.

Zeke Sloan has never forgotten Cate, but now isn't the best time for their paths to cross again. When their two seemingly disparate agendas begin to intertwine--and startling connections emerge among the players--the danger escalates significantly. But who is the mastermind behind the elaborate ruse? And how far will they go to protect their house of cards?

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🔍My Thoughts:

Here's a newly released book by one of my favorite authors, Irene Hannon. I have been a fan of hers since I first read her Private Justice trilogy in May-June of 2017, after which I vowed to read all of her books.

Labyrinth of Lies is the second book in the Triple Threat romantic suspense series, which I am currently reading. Like the first book, the opening chapters of Labyrinth of Lies grabbed and held my attention, just as I expected with an author I love so much. I now can't wait to read the rest of this book and the third book in its series upon its release.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from Revell, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

Credits: The book blurb and cover seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"A LADY IN ATTENDANCE" BY RACHEL FORDHAM

"A Lady in Attendance" by Rachel Fordham

🔍Book Blurb:

Five years in a New York state reformatory have left a blemish on Hazel's real name. So when she takes a job as Doctor Gilbert Watts's lady in attendance in 1898, she does so under an alias. In the presence of her quiet and pious employer, Hazel finds more than an income. She finds a friend and a hope that if she can set her tarnished past in order, she might have a future after all.

As Gilbert becomes accustomed to the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, he can't help but sense something secretive about her. Perhaps there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Can the questions that loom between them ever be answered? Or will the deeds of days gone by forever rob the future of its possibilities?

Rachel Fordham pens a tender tale of a soft-spoken man, a hardened woman, and the friends that stand by them as they work toward a common purpose--to expunge the record of someone society deemed beyond saving--and perhaps find love along the way.

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🔍My Thoughts:

There is a quote at the beginning of this book by C. S. Lewis that says, "To love at all is to be vulnerable." This is so true. I have only read the first three chapters of this book so far and I can already tell this is going to be a touching story of friendship, vulnerability, love, and redemption. Rachel has clearly made some mistakes in her past that she regrets wholeheartedly, and while she has learned many lessons and has become such a good person, she fears being judged by the person she used to be. This is very relatable. I'm enjoying the writing style in this book and look forward to reading more about Rachel's story.

Thank you so much @RevellBooks for my gifted copy and allowing me to be a part of this book’s launch team!

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The cover photo and book blurb seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"ALONG A STORIED TRAIL" BY ANN H. GABHART

  

"Along a Storied Trail" by Ann H. Gabhart

🔍Book Blurb:

Kentucky packhorse librarian Tansy Calhoun doesn’t mind the rough trails and long hours as she serves her Appalachian mountain community during the Great Depression. Yet she longs to find love like the heroines in her books. When a charming writer comes to town, she thinks she might have found it–or is the perfect man actually closer than she thinks?

Perdita Sweet has called these mountains home for so long she’s nearly as rocky as the soil around her small cabin. Long ago she thought she could love, but when the object of her affection up and married someone else, she stopped giving too much of herself away to others.

As is so often the case, it’s easier to see what’s best for others than to see what’s best for oneself, and Perdita knows who Tansy should choose. But why would anyone listen to the romantic advice of an old spinster?

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🔍My Thoughts:

Set in the Appalachian mountains during the 1930s, with a librarian main character who delivers books to her rural community on horseback… I’m in! This is the first time I've heard of packhorse librarians and I now want to learn as much as I can about them.

Released this month (June, 2021), “Along a Storied Trail” by Ann H. Gabhart sounds like such an interesting book that I really look forward to reading!

Thank you so much @AnnHGabhart and @RevellBooks for my gifted copy and allowing me to be a part of this book’s launch team!

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The book blurb seen in this post is courtesy of Amazon.com.

CURRENTLY READING... "NEVER MISS" BY MELISSA KOSLIN

 

"Never Miss" by Melissa Koslin

🔍Book Blurb:

Former CIA sniper Kadance Tolle possesses a special set of skills and a rare pedigree. She comes from a family of assassins, and by saving Lyndon Vaile's life she risks being found by them. Despite the danger, Kadance feels compelled to help Lyndon discover who is after him--and his research that seems to prove that the Ebola virus was manmade and is about to be weaponized.

With shadowy figures pursuing them and a Mastermind watching their every move, Kadance and Lyndon must scramble to stop an impending bioattack at the State of the Union address. But their warnings fall on deaf ears, and it becomes increasingly clear that there's no one they can trust--except perhaps each other.

Strap in for a breakneck story that will have you up all night, hurtling toward the last page as the clock ticks and time runs out.

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🔍My Thoughts:

I received an ARC of Never Miss from its publisher, Revell, which I am currently reading and after the first few chapters, I look forward to reading the rest of this book as soon as I can! I was quickly pulled in by actions and mysterious characters I want to learn more about, with the main character (Kadance) risking her own life to save a perfect stranger (Lyndon) from being shot in the very first chapter. I look forward to seeing how this developing relationship plays out...

This is the debut novel of Melissa Koslin, released in May, 2021.

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The book blurb and cover seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"PRESENT DANGER" BY ELIZABETH GODDARD

"Present Danger" by Elizabeth Goddard

🔍Book Blurb:

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.

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🔍My Thoughts:

I have been a fan of Elizabeth Goddard's since I read her Uncommon Justice trilogy in July of last year, after which I vowed to read all of this author's books.

Present Danger is a great start to the new Rocky Mountain Courage series. Just as I expected it would, this book pulled me in and held my attention from the very first chapter, with exciting action, mysteries that kept me guessing, and wonderful character development with characters I loved reading about. I now can't wait to read this book's sequel coming out later this year! 

Note: I received a free copy of this book from Revell, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

Credits: The book blurb and cover seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"THE INDEBTED EARL" BY ERICA VETSCH

"The Indebted Earl" by Erica Vetsch

Book Blurb:

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 fiancé 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!

My Honest Toughts:

I am so grateful to be a part of the release tour for The Indebted Earl by @ericavetsch, thanks to @justreadtours and @audrajennings, from whom I received complimentary copies of this book.

This is the third and final book of the Serendipity and Secrets historical/regency fiction series. Although I personally recommend reading this series in order, The Indebted Earl can also be read as a stand-alone.

This book features Lady Sophia Haverly (the younger sister of Marcus Haverly from The Gentleman Spy) and Captain Charles Wyvern, and their marriage of convenience that gradually buds genuine feelings for one another.  These characters are very likable and well-matched, and I enjoyed reading their stories. I also really love the way faith is weaved into this book. The Indebted Earl is very well written and an excellent conclusion to its series!

Giveaway #1:

Erica Vetsch is celebrating the release of The Indebted Earl by giving away a Kindle Fire HD8. You can enter to win this giveaway here: https://www.ericavetsch.com/giveaway.html.

Giveaway #2:

1 winner will receive a print copy of both #TheLostLieutenant & #TheGentlemanSpy, as well as an original Mockingbird Art and Design Pemberley Drawing. You can enter to win this giveaway here: at https://justreadtours.com/2021/03/31/welcome-to-the-indebted-earl-takeover-tour-giveaway/.

About the Author:

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling and ACFW Carol Award–winning author. She is a transplanted Kansan now living in Minnesota with her husband, who she claims is both her total opposite and soul mate. 

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.
 
A self-described history geek, she has been planning her first research trip to England.
 
Learn more about Erica Vetsch and her books at www.ericavetsch.com. She can also be found on Facebook (@EricaVetschAuthor), Instagram (@EricaVetsch) and Pinterest (Erica Vetsch).

"UNKNOWN THREAT" BY LYNN H. BLACKBURN

"Unknown Threat" by Lynn H. Blackburn

🔍Book Blurb:

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.

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🔍My Thoughts:

I just read the first chapter of this newly released (March, 2021) suspense/thriller fiction book and I get the feeling I’m going to love it! Unknown Threat opens with just enough details, mystery, intrigue, and action to spark my interest in learning more about the characters and what on earth could be happening. Also, the writing has great readability, pacing, and clarity. I am really looking forward to finishing this book and will update this post when I do.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from Revell, for which I am extremely grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The book blurb and cover seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"THE LOVE NOTE" BY JOANNA DAVIDSON POLITANO

"The Love Note" by Joanna Davidson Politano

🔍Book Blurb:

Focused on a career in medicine and not on romance, Willa Duvall is thrown slightly off course during the summer of 1865 when she discovers a never-opened love letter in a crack of her old writing desk. Compelled to find the passionate soul who penned it and the person who never received it, she takes a job as a nurse at the seaside estate of Crestwicke Manor.

Everyone at Crestwicke has feelings--mostly negative ones--about the man who wrote the letter, but he seems to have disappeared. With plenty of enticing clues but few answers, Willa's search becomes even more complicated when she misplaces the letter and it passes from person to person in the house, each finding a thrilling or disheartening message in its words. 

Laced with mysteries large and small, this romantic Victorian-era tale of love lost, love deferred, and love found is sure to delight.

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🔍My Thoughts:

I am currently reading this book, which was highly recommended to me by a close friend. This is the first book I have ever read by Joanna Davidson Politano, and so far, I am really impressed with her writing.

With a setting of 1865 England, this book starts out with an aristocratic party scene, in which the main character, Willa Duvall is receiving her fourth unwanted marriage proposal. She is now at the age and in the time where women are expected to become primarily housewives, and having come from a wealthy and prestigious family, Willa is expected to marry an arranged suitor of similar status, however she has other hopes and dreams for her life that no one seems to acknowledge or understand. Willa has a heart for the broken and desperately needy and saving lives, working alongside her beloved father, the doctor. I love this about Willa, that she cares more about serving the less fortunate than her financial or societal status.

I very much look forward to reading more of this story and will update this post when I finish this book.

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review, for which I am very grateful.

My ⭐ Rating: TBD

Credits: The book blurb and cover seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.

"POINT OF DANGER" BY IRENE HANNON

 "Point of Danger" by Irene Hannon

🔍Book Blurb:

Hate mail was one thing. This was quite another.

Radio talk show host Eve Reilly is used to backlash from her pot-stirring on-air commentary and interviews. But now it seems a disgruntled listener is resorting to more than angry words to express their displeasure. When a suspicious package arrives on her doorstep, Eve turns to law enforcement for help.

Police detective Brent Lange can’t find any evidence to link the string of unsettling incidents that follows, but he’s convinced they’re connected. As the harassment grows more menacing, it becomes clear someone wants Eve’s voice silenced—permanently.

But unless he can track down her elusive foe, the gutsy woman who is willing to take risks for what she believes—and who is swiftly winning his heart—may not survive.

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🔍My Review:

The catchy 1st line of Ch. 1: “The package was ticking.”

Irene Hannon became a favorite author of mine with the books in her "Private Justice" trilogy, which are quite different from "Point of Danger."

This book has a strong focus on conservative political views with its main character, Eve, hosting a radio talk show highlighting some of the most controversial subjects of today's right and left winged groups. This made the suspense and dangers in this book feel very real and current, which I found both stressful and inspirational to read.

I love this author’s writing style and really enjoyed the way the characters and plot were developed in this book, with great pacing, and gripping surprise twists that kept me guessing and made it difficult to put this book down.

I now look forward to reading the next book in this “Triple Threat” series.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Revell/Baker Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review, for which I am very grateful.

My ⭐ Rating: 4 stars

Credits: The book blurb and cover seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.