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Although I expected this book to be more of a thriller because of the blurb from the publisher, I still was not disappointed when I read it. It starts with a huge bang in that Liza is in Chicago, trying to touch base with her best friend in Cincinnati via a video call, when she sees an intruder come into Molly’s house. She can’t get in touch with Molly again, so concerned for Molly’s safety, Liza rushes to find out what happened. Molly denied that the event ever occurred and therein lies the mystery, not the thrill. I was definitely drawn to keep reading to find out why Molly would lie and who the masked intruder was. The book is not really about the masked man, however. It is about how people grow away from each other as they mature: spouses, siblings, and friends. The pace was slow and methodical as the author revealed what was happening in each of the main character’s lives. I was not able to identify with any of the characters, but I found Liza to be the most likable since she was willing to rush to her friend’s rescue and upend her life to try to help Molly. All of the characters were flawed and needy, so none drew a lot of sympathy from me since their problems were of their own making. I enjoyed the book and think readers of domestic suspense will like it, also, but I must say readers need to be prepared to stay the course because the book is definitely worth finishing.

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This was a powerfully fast-paced and suspenseful story of lost love that is found again. That seems to be the theme of the book, in fact, since Willow Anderson is searching for a girl who was kidnapped from the hospital when she was only hours old. She is joined in this seemingly impossible quest by a former FBI agent, Austin McKade, who also happens to be her former love interest. As the story unravels, the reader finds out why Willow and Austin broke up and what really happened to the missing baby. The tale is romantic suspense at its best, with a lot of plot twists and a surprising ending. This is a great start to a new series, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series! Readers of romantic suspense and fans of Elizabeth Goddard will not be disappointed with this novel that will keep you engrossed from the prologue all the way to the conclusion that is both satisfying and mind-blowing.

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Available on February 5, 2019

This is a totally gut-wrenching story of a mother and daughter who seem to have lost each other in a sea of deception and lies. Abi awakens one night to answer the call that no parent wants to hear: Olivia is in the hospital after a fall from a bridge. The rest of the book is a series of flashbacks for Abi and Olivia as the secrets between the two are slowly unraveled. This is a mesmerizing tale because of the emotional connection between the mother and daughter and the pull that I felt to find out what actually made Olivia fall. There are some false clues along the way, and the concluding was absolutely heart-wrenching. The two points of view are Abi and Olivia and this style made the book feel more authentic. The action was fast-paced, and this was one of the best suspense books that I have read recently. Readers of domestic suspense will want to set aside plenty of time to read this book in one sitting because you won’t be able to put it down.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

After two months of constantly living with the fear of impending surgery, God directed me to Psalm 34 and has vanquished my fears. Am I looking forward to the surgery? Of course not! Would anyone? But God has spoken to my heart and has shown me that Jesus will be right beside me during the entire ordeal. I will be sleeping peacefully under the effects of anesthesia, but Jesus will be right there, guiding the hands of the surgeon as he guides the robot to complete the procedure.

Release from fear for me and for everyone starts with praise. I will praise God at all times: when things are going well and when things go awry. God didn’t change, even when the circumstances are not to my liking. He always deserves praise, not because of what is happening in my life but because of who He is. Once you get that truth deep into your heart, you are more than ready to conquer your fears. Because what is fear except a lack of faith in the God who created you and who is watching over and guiding your steps? So, I have abandoned my fears and substituted them for praise. Each time a new fear comes into my mind, my reply is to praise God, with a Scripture verse or a song or a simple, “Thank You, Lord”, acknowledging that He is sovereign over all that is happening to me.

Wouldn’t you like to be freed from your fears? There is no magic formula. Instead, all you need is praise deep in your heart. Fear can’t live where God is being praised. I have found that out personally, and I hope that you will, too! Blessings!

I only read this book occasionally, so it took me a while to finish it. It wasn’t because it didn’t interest me. It absolutely did! I just had a lot of books to read at the same time. This was an excellent story of redemption and forgiveness and love. I enjoyed the way the plot rolled out easily to the conclusion. I really liked the character of Maggie and how she went from despondent and totally discouraged to believing in love again. Fans of stories that make you feel warm and happy will enjoy this book!

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Available on February 5th. Christian romantic suspense at its best!

The latest romantic suspense by Rachel Dylan will not disappoint her fans and will definitely attract new readers. Mia is an associate in a law firm with a best friend there who is a partner. Chase was working hard on a huge litigation when suddenly he was murdered. Mia found him in his bedroom and as his associate and friend, she was devastated. She is happy that the perpetrator seems to be caught quickly and is determined that ex-ATF agent David McDonald will be help responsible for killing her friend. She is joined by another friend, Noah, who doesn’t think that David committed the murder. Working together, although on opposite ends of loyalty to David or to Chase, Mia and Noah find themselves in danger but they don’t know from whom. This book was one that needs to be read quickly so that you can find out just who the bad guy is and what the motivation is. I was pleasantly surprised at the twists in the novel as well as the realistic portrayal of Mia’s loyalty and misgivings about taking over Chase’s case. My favorite character was Mia because she is a strong female heroine, with real feelings and doubts about herself and her work. I think that readers of clean romantic suspense will thoroughly enjoy this fast-paced, mesmerizing tale of good versus evil.

I should also note that this book is part of a series, but I had not read the other books in the series and did not feel like I was lost or anything. Thus, it can be read by anyone as a standalone!

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Available on May 14, 2019. Appropriate for all readers.

This is the best feel-good book that I have read in a really long time! It is the story of Madeleine, Janet and Claire, the three women who work tirelessly to keep The Printed Letter Bookshop open. Told with empathy for each character, from the viewpoint of each woman, the story is one that will remain long in the hearts and minds of real devotees of reading books. Maddie, Madeleine’s aunt has died, and at the same time Madeleine needs a place to go, a purpose for her life. Enter the bookshop and the women who knew her aunt the best and who are more than a little leery of Madeleine’s motives. I enjoyed the development of all the characters, but none more so than Claire who was facing an empty next, an absentee husband and a teen who was determined to rebel at all costs. Having lived through that life myself, I was drawn to her story. The struggles in life and in keeping the business going are portrayed so realistically that I was immediately drawn into the story and mesmerized by each woman and her story of love, loss and life’s challenges. Readers of contemporary fiction will fall in love with this novel and it should find a place of honor in the circles of book lovers everywhere.

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Available February 19, 2019. Contains violence and some foul language.

Since LIsa Gardner is one of my favorite mystery authors, this was destined to be a favorite book, and it didn’t disappoint. My favorite character was a focus of this book, none other than the elusive and mysteriously quirky Flora Dane. The main character is the victim, Evie, who is also the person charged with the murder of her husband. Flora works with Detective D.D. Warren to solve the case and to find the bad guy. I must say that I was not able to figure it out until the very end, so it was a mystery that kept me interested until the very end. There are a lot of other characters, some not really present because they are already deceased, not the least of which is the man who long ago kidnapped and terrorized Flora. He still lives very much in her mind and influences her actions and choices. The mental stability of Flora could be in question, but she is so canny that she not only helps D.D., but she also initiates bringing other experts into the case. I enjoyed how the plot rolled smoothly, with the narrators being D.D., Flora and Evie. There were several surprises along the way, but I won’t share them because I don’t want to spoil it for others. Readers of procedural police crime thrillers and mysteries will definitely want to add this book to their shelf of books that have to be read and enjoyed this year.

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Did you know that your thoughts determine your attitude? Stop and think for a minute about how you start each day. Do you start the day praising God or saying, “Oh, no! Another day to work!” There is no such thing as an “oh, no, another day” for Christians. Or at least there should not be. Our minds should be fixed on Heaven and serving the Father each day, to the best of our abilities. I was one who used to arise, tired and feeling defeated with a “poor me” attitude. But God showed me that He wants me to have an attitude of gratitude each day. Joyce Meyer has some excellent advice for those of us who tend to have an “Eeyore” kind of spirit. She says that each time we have a negative thought, we should focus on something about which we can be thankful. Praise God! It works! I can’t say that I don’t have negative thoughts at all any longer, but I choose to focus on the positive. And you know what? It shows on my face! I am God’s child and I choose to focus on the good things that are happening in my world!

If all that I think about is what is happening on earth, all of the negative things that I hear daily in the news, then my focus is not where it belongs. So, I still listen to the news, but instead of being dismayed by it, I pray about the situation and move on to thanking God for whatever He brings to my mind. I was not created to be a negative person. I was created to praise my Creator, so changing what I think about has been life-changing. As most of you know, I have surgery coming up in a week and a half. I am choosing to focus on the good things: the surgeon is skilled and has an excellent reputation, the hospital is a Christian one and the staff will pray with you if you ask them to, my husband has been supportive and compassionate throughout this ordeal, my children have been encouraging me, my online friends have offered support and encouragement, and the list goes on and on. I could focus on the scary operation and all that could go wrong. But I am CHOOSING to focus on the good because I have been called as a child of the King of Kings and nothing is going to happen to me that He doesn’t allow.

The people in the world have a tendency to focus on the negative. Have you noticed that there are a lot of complainers and whiners in the world? I recall that when my children were young and would whine, I would tell them that I couldn’t understand them when they whined; they had to speak clearly and tell me just what it was they expected me to do for them. Once they stopped whining, I would talk through the problem with them. I can just feel God saying to His people, “Would you just stop whining and tell me clearly what it is you expect from me?” Our minds and hearts are being changed daily to be more like the Lord so that we can say that we will do whatever the Lord wants us to do, that we will accept the bad with the good and thank Him for the good. Is this easy to do? No, of course not! Nothing that has value is easy. But you can train your mind to be renewed by selecting what you think about. I hope that you choose to think about what is good and perfect and pure. The world won’t change, but you will! Blessings for a good day filled with thankfulness!

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