Book Review ** Prison by Toni V. Lee

Prison by Toni V. Lee was an interesting read. I enjoyed the interaction between the hero and heroine and could totally understand the dialogue in spite of the cultural and racial differences between the characters and myself. Set in my home town, it was neat to read about towns that I know so much about.

Undercover detective Sonja Grey is partnered with fellow undercover detective Max Trent to take down a drug dealer, Johnny “Rock” Stone, who has been running his operation at Sonja’s church. She isn’t a bit happy about the fact that Max introduces himself as her fiancé after she specifically told him that he wouldn’t play the part of her boyfriend. To make matters worse, he dresses as if he has no sense of fashion whatsoever. She ends up introducing him as Max Peacock due to his outfits.

Max has been in love with Sonja since soon after he met her, but Sonja just keeps pushing him away. When she finally realizes that there are many layers of Max that she has overlooked because of her preconceived notions about him, she begins to realize that she is pushing him away because she could like him a lot.  She finally sees that she needs to forgive a former boyfriend, so that she can finally allow God to heal her and let love in for Max.

When it comes time to make the arrest on Rock, things get a little hairy. You’ll laugh right out loud at the descriptions of Sonja’s “Aunts” and Max as the story moves along.

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Book Review ** Married 'til Monday by Denise Hunter

Married ‘Til Monday by Denise Hunter was an amazing read. It keeps you wondering what will happen next and grabs your emotions. I really enjoyed reading this book and was emotionally involved in every scene.

Ryan McKinley misses his wife Abby. They have been divorced for three years but lots of little things remind him of her.  When the phone rings one day and it is Abby’s mother inviting him to come with Abby to their 35^th anniversary celebration, Ryan realizes that Abby hasn’t told her folks the whole story.

Abby has left Ryan behind and moved on with her life, she thinks. When Ryan shows up at her apartment, and tells her he wants to go along with her to her parents, she tries to push him away.  Just seeing him again has awaken lots of memories and she doesn’t think that she can deal with another heartbreak.  She finally agrees to let him come with her and they agree to pretend they are still married until Sunday when they leave her parents. One thing after another happens to extend their trip by a few days, and they are able to get some of their issues out in the open.  Ryan lets Abby know that he still loves her and wants her back, but Abby has some other issues that she is still dealing with and isn’t willing yet to let Ryan know that she still loves him too.

 Will Abby finally come to the place where she can identify what her hang-ups are and fully trust Ryan not to break her heart again? Will Ryan be able to tear down the walls that Abby has rebuilt around her heart? Or will Abby’s promotion in her job take her farther away from Ryan?

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Book Review ** Horse in the Wilderness by Debbie Eckles

Horse in the Wilderness by Debbie Eckles was an amazing read. I enjoy reading horse stories and this one has enough intrigue in it that you don’t want to put it down.

Autumn Parker feels like her life is at a dead end. She spends her days working in her father’s feed store and then goes home to her parents, brother, and horse.  One of her brothers is a teacher and he and his wife invite her to go riding out at the old family cabin outside of town during spring break. While she’s riding, she contemplates asking her parents if she can move into the family’s rental home across the road from where they live. When she gets home, her mother informs her that the new music teacher at the school has just rented the home. Feeling let down, Autumn isn’t really thrilled when her mother asks her to make the new renter feel welcome.

Brent Travis is trying to put his life back together after a devastating situation where he lost his wife, yet he feels attracted to his landlord’s daughter even though he wants nothing to do with “Christians”. Unbeknownst to the Parker family, he had been a gospel singer and song writer.  Autumn’s younger brother gets Brent to help him with the piano so that he can play for the choir at church and one of the songs he wants help with is one of Brent’s songs.  When Brent learns that Autumn thinks that a saxophone part would sound good with the song, he sits down and writes out the part.  Autumn’s brother, begins to do some research and figures out who Brent really is.

Throughout the story, strange things are happening out near the cabin, and Autumn’s horse gets loose and they can’t find it. What is really going on? Will Brent realize that God isn’t done with him yet and turn his life back over to Him? Will Brent and Autumn finally allow their feelings to grow?

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Book Review ** The Inn at Ocean's Edge by Colleen Coble

The Inn at Ocean’s Edge by Colleen Coble was an amazing read. Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors and this book is an easy read that you don’t want to put down. There is plenty of intrigue to keep you interested in finding out what will happen next.  I had to take breaks several times, but would have kept on reading if I could.

Claire Dellamare came to the Hotel Tourmaline, southeast of the Schoodic Peninsula to help her father with a business merger. Claire has barely entered the hotel, checked in, and is heading to her room with her father, when she starts having a panic attack in the elevator.  Escaping from the elevator, she goes outside to get some fresh air when she sees people with an orca baby and goes to confront them. Luke Rocco and his sister, Megan, had found the injured baby orca nearly lifeless and had brought it in to rehab and release back to its pod. When Claire is returning to the hotel, she witnesses a murder. She recognizes the victim and calls for help but is knocked out and when she comes to, the victim is gone. Little did she know that this was not the first murder that had occurred here and that her life was unknowingly entwined in all that would be revealed!

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Book Review ** A Heart's Obsession by Colleen Coble

A Heart’s Obsession by Colleen Coble was an amazing read. Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors and this novella is an easy read that you don’t want to put down. Less than 100 pages, there is just enough intrigue to keep you interested in finding out what will happen next.  The only disappointment is that this is part two of a six part series and the end leaves you hanging. You have to read the next part of the series to find out what will happen next. You can read my review of part one of the series here.

Rand Campbell has gone to Fort Laramie, Wyoming and Sarah Montgomery is determined to stay home with her dying father. Before her father dies, he encourages Sarah to take her younger brother and go to Wyoming after Rand, because he realizes that Rand really cares for her, unlike Ben Croftner. After her father dies, Sarah’s older brother is determined to see Sarah married to Ben Croftner. Sarah realizes that she and her brother need to sneak away and go to Wyoming with Rand’s brother and his new bride.  When they get to Wyoming, Sarah finds Rand engaged to the daughter of one of the officers at the fort.  Sarah agrees to teach the Indian children, but what will happen when Ben shows up? Will Rand continue with his plans? I have to wait until the next book to find out.

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Book Review ** A Heart's Disguise by Colleen Coble

A Heart’s Disguise by Colleen Coble was an amazing read. Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors and this novella is an easy read that you don’t want to put down. Less than 100 pages, there is just enough intrigue to keep you interested in finding out what will happen next.  The only disappointment is that this is part one of a six part series and the end leaves you hanging. You have to read the next part of the series to find out what will happen next.

Sarah Montgomery is engaged to Rand Campbell before the Civil War, but after the war, she gets word that Rand has died.  Even though she still loves him and has questioned herself many times as to if he is really dead, she agrees to marry Ben Croftner, a long-time rival of Rand’s. The problem is that Ben has led Sarah to believe that Rand is really dead, even when he knows that it isn’t true and is pressuring Sarah to rush and marry him. Sarah is torn between keeping true to Rand and marrying Ben, since her dying father seems to think he’ll be good for her.  When Rand comes home and the truth comes out, Ben, Sarah, and Rand are left with decisions to make.

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Book Review** The Princess Spy by Melanie Dickerson

The Princess Spy by Melanie Dickerson was an interesting read. I had a bit of a hard time getting into the book but once I did, it was hard to put down. This book is full of intrigue and makes you want to know what is going to happen next.

Margaretha is the princess of Hagenheim Castle in the German village of Hagenheim Burg. She is often accused by her brothers of being too talkative, but her current suitor, Englishman Rowland Fortescue or Lord Claybrook, leaves her speechless with his silly hats and possessive streaks. Lord Claybrook is pursuing her intently, but Margaretha must decide if he is more passionate about her or her father’s wealth and title. As Margaretha is pondering her choices, she notices vultures circling in the sky, sees a cart belonging to the potter come through the castle gates, and realizes that there is an injured person on board. The potter’s apprentice takes the person to the healer and Margaretha goes to see what is going on. The injured man is Colin, an English nobleman she later finds out, who is seeking justice for the murder of his sister’s friend. The person that Colin is seeking is none other than Lord Claybrook. Colin confides in Margaretha and asks her to spy on Lord Claybrook, but what will happen when she hears what Lord Claybrook intends to do? Can Margaretha and Colin save the day before Lord Claybrook does his dirty deeds, or will Lord Claybrook have his way?

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