Description:
Loni Parker, a music major struggling to find employment, seeks refuge at Camp Hope only to encounter the man who took her sight.
On the verge of college graduation, Loni Parker seeks employment as a music teacher, but no one will hire her since she’s blind. Or so she thinks. To take her mind off her troubles, her roommate invites her to spring retreat at Camp Hope in the gorgeous North Carolina mountains. Unbeknown to Loni, Michael Ackerman, the director, is an ex-con responsible for the accident that caused her blindness. When Loni warms up to camp and wants to return as a summer counselor, Michael opposes the idea, which only makes Loni want to prove herself all the more. Though she doesn’t expect to fall for the guy. Still, her need for independence and dream of teaching win out, taking her far away from her beloved Camp Hope . . . and a certain director.
Camp director Michael Ackerman recognizes Loni instantly and wants to avoid her at all costs. Yet, despite the guilt pushing him from her, a growing attraction draws him to the determined woman. She sees more with her heart than the average person does with his eyes. But her presence also dredges up a long-buried anger toward his alcoholic father that he’d just as soon keep hidden. When circumstances spin out of control, Michael is forced to face a past that may destroy his present.
My thoughts on the book:
Loni has lost her sight and it seems that no one wants to hire a blind girl. When a college roommate drags her to Christian camp she starts to wonder if maybe her life purpose was meant to do something else. Michael cannot believe in all the people she is in his camp and for the summer and it seems no amount of discouragement on his part will prevent her from working as the councilor for the summer. Can he be honest with her about who he is and find the forgiveness he has looked for ten years or will it all be too much for her?
On Amazon it lists the age group for this book 12-18, I think anyone over the age of 12 can truly benefit from this book. This story is amazing it is so well put together and really reaches into your heart and mind and gets you thinking. I can not say this story is 100% a love story. I feel if someone asked me to summarize this story I would have to describe this story as a story of hope, and finding forgiveness when who don't really deserve it and finding hope when all seems lost. Now don't get me wrong where is a love story playing out but the others are more prominent in the story. You will find yourself laughing and crying for sure. I love that this story is a good clean read and that you walk away feeling like a better person having just read it. Also, there are some tough subjects talked about in this book and the authors did an amazing job and letting those subjects not be so strong it took from the story. No matter the age grab this book you will not regret it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book . I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion
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Where you can connect with the author:
jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com
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Description:
When Cady Russell receives a heartbreaking call from Deputy Sheriff Aamon Lone Elk telling her that her sister has died in a fire that mimics the one that took her parents’ lives twenty years earlier, Cady knows she has to return to Wyoming to find out what really happened to Samantha.
Deputy Sheriff Aamon Lone Elk knows a little about grief himself. He lost his wife to a drunk driver five years earlier. Aamon still isn’t able to move beyond the pain. Yet meeting Cady Russell throws him. She is both beautiful and strong, and he is attracted to her right away.
Cady has been lost in the past as well, unable to move beyond the tragedy that claimed her parents. Now her sister is dead by the same means, and she is convinced the two fires are related.
As the attraction between them continues to grow, can Aamon keep Cady safe as they peel back the layers of lies connected to the two fires? Or will a killer bent on keeping his deadly acts secret send them both to their graves?
My thoughts on the book:
Cady has lost her parents at a young age, and now she gets the call she has dreaded she lost her sister. It seems so close to the loss of her parents. Aamon hates the part of his job notifying next of kin he just never expected when Cady to show up his life to be thrown off kilter. Can they get to the bottom of all of this before someone else ends up killed?
I loved this book, so good this book keeps you on the edge of your seat for sure. I loved how in the midst of losing her sister Cady keeps fighting for whats right and how Aamon seeks out healing. This book is a good clean read and is amazing. It's a short story but its packed full of adventure that won't leave you disappointed. This book is worth the read grab it you won't be disappointed.
Where you can connect with the author:
www.maryalford.net
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Description:
A stalker on her tail…
The Security Specialists at her side
Security expert Wilder Flynn wastes no time putting behavioral expert Cosette LaCroix under his 24/7 protection when her stalker finds her in Atlanta. Wilder keeps Cosette close to guard her from the quickly escalating threats and attacks. But can he accomplish the mission without breaking his strict code against dating employees? Or putting his heart and life at risk?
My thoughts on the book:
Cosette seems like she will never escape the person who is after her. She thought she finally got away but it seems the person is set to destroy her. Wilder feels like here we go again. It seems he can't escape the past and he can't get away from loosing those close to him. Can he keep Cosette safe and protect her and find who's doing this or will it all be to late?
This book was super amazing. There was a ton of twist and turns and when you think you have it all figured out the author does an amazing job of throwing a wrench into the story and keeps you guessing. This story is powerful and sucks you in for sure. In this story not only do the characters face stalking but they are faced with finding forgiveness and finding hope in the impossible. You really will not be disappointed. This book is a good clean read and so well worth it.
I received an advance copy and was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion.
Where you can connect with the author:
www.jessicarpatch.com
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Description:
Former CIA Agent Kate Reagan finds herself in the middle of a storm that has disrupted her life for six years. When Kate’s entire team was killed by the terrorist they’d been chasing for months, Kate finds the only way to save her life is to pretend to lose it.
After moving dozens of times through the years, Kate ends up in the small mountain town of Soaring Eagle, Wyoming where everything about the place screams of the home she’s been longing for.
Running into Deputy Sheriff Brady Connors, Kate finds herself attracted to the handsome frontier lawman right away, but having a future is not possible while the enemy is still stalking her.
With Brady’s help, Kate is about face the showdown she’s been expecting for a long time when the enemy coming after her proves to be closer than Kate could ever imagine.
My thoughts on the book:
When Kate lands in Soaring Eagle Wyoming she wants this to be the last time she has to up and leave, but it seems like even though she just got her they may have already found her. When Brady stumbles across a stray dog it seems he may have stumbled upon a lot more. Can Kate trust Brady with her secrets, to protect her and can they work together before she runs again or someone else ends up dead?
OH, my goodness where do I even begin with this book it was so good. From the very first page to the last it was a real page-turner, could not put it down, had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I loved that it was a good clean read. It was short, simple to the point but pack with an amazing story. I have never been disappointed by this author and this book was very much the same you will not regret reading this quick read. Oh, and I have to say Callie was my favorite her personality just jumped off the pages.
Where you can connect with the author:
www.maryalford.net
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Description:
She almost died at the hands of a madman. Will she survive another dance with the devil?
FBI Agent Samantha Morning Star barely survived a serial killer’s knife when the Night Slasher captured her, intent on making her his next victim. Samantha’s narrow escape still haunts her, sending her fleeing to the one place where she has always felt safe. The Durante Mountain Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Northern Wyoming. But Samantha’s past sins are all there waiting for her. The young boy she once loved and left behind is now all grown up and the chief of police for the reservation.
Chief Zack Standing Elk can’t believe it. The woman who tore his hearts to shreds is back. But Samantha isn’t the same person she once was when she left the reservation behind after her grandmother’s death, insisting that he not wait for her. Samantha is one troubled soul. It isn’t long before he realizes the reason behind the fear in her eyes, when the killer who took her hostage follows her to the Cheyenne reservation determined to claim her as his once more.
With the clock ticking on the Night Slasher’s latest victim, Zack’s past sins come back and haunt him as well. Can he find out the Slasher’s true identity before he takes another innocent life? And will he be able to stop the killer who is coming after Samantha full force?
My thoughts on the book:
Samantha has been running from the past and it seems that she's running home in hopes to run from the present danger. Zack could not believe his eyes when he walked up on Samantha he knows she's hiding something but he doesn't know what and he will stop at nothing to find out.
This book was so suspenseful and literally has you guessing from the beginning to the end. This is not part of a series but the other two book based in this area by the same author LAYERS OF TRUTH and EYE OF THE STORM seem like they all go perfect together. This one did not disappoint at all. I loved the compassion of Zack and I loved the strong independence of Sam, but also that she was willing to ask for help when she needed it. Each of the characters in this book, as well as the other two just seemed relatable and it made you feel like you were catching up with friends. This is a short read but well worth it, you can't go wrong. This is a good clean read which made the book that much more enjoyable.
Where you can connect with the author:
www.maryalford.net
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Description:
An Amish Woman Finds Love in Hawaii
Ellen Lambright mourned when her best friend, Mandy, moved from Indiana to Hawaii. But now Ellen has received the Amish church’s permission to go to Hawaii and help Mandy through challenging times. Rob Smith works on the Williams family’s organic farm, far from his past mistakes and burning regrets. When Ellen befriends Rob, the attraction is mutual, but her commitment to the Amish faith stands between them. Could a heartfelt discovery lead to forgiveness, reunion, and love? Or is Ellen’s destiny waiting for her in Indiana?
Find out in this sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.
My thoughts on the book:
Ellen is morning the loss of her best friend and her job. But when she gets the one call the could shatter Mandy's life. Ellen jumps on the plane and sets out to help what she did expect was what and who she would meet and how it might change her life. Can she be there for her friend and also keep her Amish beliefs or will she leave the faith and stay in Hawaii?
I loved this book. I have read a few of Wanda's other books and she has a way of writing a story that has a ton of characters and it feels like you are really only following one or two. The story just flowed and was super fun and easy to follow. I like how the characters were faced with trials that seemed lifelike and nothing was held nothing back. I also enjoyed the lightheartedness of this story and how it was a good clean read for anyone. You really can't go wrong with this sweet love story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing INC and Netgalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion
Where you can connect with the author:
wandabrunstetter.com
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Description:
Welcome to Angel Falls, a town so delightful even enemies can't help falling in love!
Angel Falls is the last place Sara Langdon wants to be. Her hometown may be charming, but it's also filled with memories of her "wedding-that-never-was." Yet Sara's grandmother needs her, and joining her dad at his medical practice gives Sara time to figure out what she wants for her future. But when her first patient turns out to be Colton Walker, the man who sabotaged her wedding, Sara starts to wonder if she'll ever be able to escape her past.
As police chief, Colton Walker is devoted to his small town, and he's equally determined to avoid its newest resident. He and Sara have always gotten along like oil and water, and since the bachelor party incident, he's her Enemy #1. But after sharing an unexpected--and unexpectedly hot--kiss, Colton starts to wonder if the woman he's always fighting with is the one he should be fighting for.
My thoughts on the book:
Sara has come home to help her Nonna who has dementia and now it seems to be getting worse. Her first time in the ER and she runs into the one person she truly hates. Colton heard she was back in town but seems like maybe avoiding each other would be best. But it seems that other forces might have options. Can they live in the same town and get along or will the past be to much?
I loved this book, I loved how nothing was held back. This is such a sweet love story. I can relate to Sara as having a family member who has dementia, that being said even if that's not the case the characters were so down to earth and I really felt like I could relate with any of them. I loved how the author had a way of getting to the heart and also had fun moments throughout. I loved Carmen she was just the constant icebreaker throughout and you truly never knew what was coming out of her mouth. This book does have some adult language/scenes but was a super fun read. I truly loved this book and I am not sure if this will become part of a series but if it does I can't wait for more.
You really can't go wrong with this amazing love story.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley, I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion.
Where you can connect with the author:
mirandaliasson.com
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