Sycamore Circle by Shelley Shepard Gray (The Rumors in Ross County Series)b Book 2 of 2

This book was so interesting!  It mixed the Amish genre with a very contemporary theme.  This is a continuation of the storyline of Lincoln's work of rehabilitating ex-cons to be able to handle life on the outside.  It had romance, danger, mystery and suspense and wonderful characters that you can't help but love.  I have to admit, I found myself wondering how I would react to find myself as the interest of a man who had been incarcerated.  How would I deal with the trust issue, etc.! Joy is a very conscientious divorcee and a mother of a teenage whose life is full of events, dance lessons, and her work as a tutor for those who can't read. As these two meet their story begins.  

Joy receives threatening texts and life becomes very insecure for her and her daughter and it appears there is someone with evil intentions.  This book is very good and I really enjoyed it and didn't know who the culprit was until it was revealed.  It was great!  Definitely want more of this series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

The Orchard by Beverly Lewis

 This book takes us back to the Vietnam time period.  I enjoyed the book, but have to admit that it took a while for the book to grab my attention.  It seemed a bit slow starting for me. It wasn't my favorite Beverly Lewis book.  But once I got into the book, it moved a bit faster and became more interesting to me.  

The book deals with the struggles of the conscientious objectors to the war and those left behind them and dealing with the thoughts of not seeing their family members again.  The romance was sweet.   

Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard

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Murder on the Brazos by Bruce Hammack ( a Fen Maguire Mystery)

Love a good mystery and this was one.  This was book one of a two book series. Fen makes a great hero.  He's a former sheriff whose county has been suddenly taken over by crime since his retirement. Now the county has lost its clean status.  Fen investigates and his wise and experienced mind sets forth to bring back peace to the area.

Its a good read and is a non-violent book.  I enjoyed the clean book and look forward to the next one.  Very good characters and well-written.  I am sure mystery lovers with all find this a great book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own,

The Dark Reckoning by Sarah Hamaker (The Cold War Legacy book 3)

I seem to be reading a lot of suspense and mystery books lately.  But I love them!  This book was really good and a good suspense keeps me turning pages.  This book did.  I always wish I had more time for reading!  I enjoyed the mystery and the interaction between Cy and Isana. You could easily feel the relationship forming between them. The book had some German language in it.  And that also sparks my interest as I am native German.  In many books I've read which used German, the German wasn't really so well written, but in this book it seemed very accurate to me.  

I haven't read books 1 and 2, but didn't feel lost in anyway, so it is a book that stands on its own, as well. I really enjoyed the intensity, the human feelings, happy, sad, fearful, the full gamut.  This was a well-written book and I recommend it!  I am sure you will enjoy it.

I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.
 

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Cold Light of Day (Missing in Alaska Book 1) by Elizabeth Goddard

This book starts right up on the first page.  The mystery and suspense keep this police chief, Autumn on her toes, throughout the book.  So many events that keep you wondering throughout.  It is a hard book to put down. And there is some romance there as well. Grier, a newcomer to town, has a knack of being in the right place at the right time.  And it is unclear if he is one of the good guys or not???  Is he holding something back?  There is a lot of criminal activity going on, but why and who is behind all of it?

The storyline is truly captivating and it doesn't take long to become totally immersed in it.  There is a lot of action in this book from start to finish.

I love the Alaska  setting, a place my husband always talked about but I have never been to.   I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma

After I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down.  It struck a lot of chords in my life because I am a genealogist and have found long missing family through DNA and years of research. As well as traveling to those places as did Tessa Payton in this split time period book.  I totally related to Mathilda, as my mother experienced many similar WWII experiences in Germany but as a Christian.  So I have to say, I was totally captivated from page 1 to the very end.  The story totally took me to Greece and I felt and understood exactly the fear, the emotion and the heartache as Mathilda experienced them.  It was an amazing book and I love the beautiful friendship between Mathilda and Ioanna.  

The split story time is from 2019 and WWII and about secrets never shared.  It's a beautifully written book.  I can highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing.  All thoughts are my own.

Critical Threat (Extreme Measures Book 3) by Lynette Eason

I was surprised to notice that this was the first book that I have read from this author.  It won't be my last.  It was full of suspense, some romance and a lot of mystery.  This book is a gripping story that you won't want to miss especially for suspense-mystery lovers.  A serial killer is following the MO of Sam's father, an incarcerated serial killer.  He is hampered in life by his father's violent acts and past crimes.  Finding a meaningful relationship is difficult at best, fearing that anyone will assume he is his father's son. Sam is a prison psychiatrist as well, and teams up with Grace, a forensic analyst, in trying to figure out the mind of the criminal.  The book has lots of adventure as time runs out to prevent yet another victim.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.  All thoughts are my own.

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Dandelion Wishes by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley)

 A friendship torn apart by a tragic accident. Two  girls, inseparable friends, now separated.  Kept away from Tracy by her brother, Emma is trying hard to regain the friendship that they had.  Tracy's brother Will, feels Emma is careless and one who has always taken chances without regard to possible results.

I enjoyed the story and the romance that blooms.  The book was well-written and your heart goes out to the girls as they struggle with their relationship.

It is a very different story then others I have read from this author.  I am sure you will enjoy it.

I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Her Heart's Desire by Shelley Shepard Gray (A Season in Pinecraft Book 1)

What wasn't to enjoy about this wonderful book?  I loved the Pinecraft vacation theme and the story of 4 friends sharing and caring for each other.  The book talks of forgiveness, trusting that God is leading us in the direction we should follow and making important life decisions.

The storyline tells of second chances and accepting change.  I really enjoyed the book and hope to read the next book in the series.  The book is about coming to be your true self and moving beyond past mistakes.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher.  All thoughts are my own.

Family Gatherings at Promise Lodge by Charlotte Hubbard

I loved the humor that I found in this book as poor Lester is chased by two lonely ladies who are competing against one another to win his heart.  Elverta and Agnes were so very determined and would never consider giving up on poor Lester.  

This has been such a fun series and each book brings back some familiar faces into a very engaging story.  I hope the lodge will continue to bring fun new characters in to read about and enjoy.  I love the independence of the members of this community and how they have struggled with the very strict Coldstream bishop and found their own way.

Marlene and her brother have joined the Promise Lodge group after leaving Coldstream.

And just maybe she will find her way in this new community and in to the hearts of the Amish of Promise Lodge.  I know you will enjoy this book!  It was great.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.