Fatal Code by Natalie Walters review

Title:  Fatal Code

Author:  Natalie Walters

Ch: 36

Pg:  309

Series: The SNAP Agency book 2

Genre:  Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 5 Stars

Publisher: Revell

    Natalie Walters has given readers another great read with plenty of suspense, romance, faith, pop culture references. As well as plenty of nerdy science jokes and t-shirts.

Elinor Mitchell is aerospace engineer love a woman in STEM. Who may be in over her head and doesn’t even know it? Kekoa Young is a former navy cryptologist a modern-day code breaker and member of the SNAP team whose teammate Lyla thinks he looks like Jason Momoa. He might be considered a hunky Hawaiian, but he has a heart of gold. Can he let go of the past? And can Elinor learn to let people in.

I think Kekoa may be my favorite hero of Natalie’s. I know Elinor is my favorite heroine because I find myself relating to her the most. Even though I’m not a space engineer I am a high nerd who wears nerdy bookish t-shirts and quotes random bookish facts and random facts in general when nervous. And like Elinor I was close to my grandpa.

I didn’t know that a book could make one homesick for a person, especially a person no longer with me. But reading Elinor story and relationship with her grandpa made me miss mine. So, it’s safe to say this book made me cry. But it also made me laugh as well.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Shadow Loyalty by Roseanna M White Review

 Title:  Shadowed Loyalty

Author:  Roseanna M White

Ch: 23

Pg:  356

Genre:  Historical fiction

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Chrism Press

 

Shadow Loyalty the newest book by Roseanna M White, however it’s different than her previous books. But it’s just as good. Shadow Loyalty has Whites trademark faith filled stories as well as the character growth and love.

Shadow Loyalty takes place in 1920s and Sabina Mancari is a mob bosses’ daughter. Lorenzo has loved her since then were kids as a lawyer he wants to give her a life away from the mob but will a prohibition agent who seems to be slight shady to this reader sway her away.

Shadow Loyalty was a great read that gives the reader action, a slight love triangle that doesn’t feel like one, and a love story. That still manages to be sweet and full of faith.

Fans of Rachel Scott McDaniel’s The Mobster’s Daughter and The Red Canary will also enjoy this one.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

About Shadow Loyalty 

Sabina Mancari never questioned her life as the daughter of Chicago’s leading mob boss until bullets tear apart her world and the man she thought she loved turns out to be an undercover Prohibition agent. Ambushes, bribes, murder, prostitution—all her life, her father sheltered her from his crimes, but now she can no longer turn away from the truth. Maybe Lorenzo, the fiancé who barely paid her any attention in the last two years, has the right idea by planning to escape their world. But can she truly turn her back on her family?

All his life, Lorenzo’s family assumed he would become a priest, but he has different ideas—marrying Sabina and pursuing a career in the law. Despite his morals, he knows at the core he isn’t so unlike his mafiosi father and brothers. Has he, in trying to protect Sabina, forced her into the arms of the Prohibition agent bent on tearing her family apart? How can they rebuild what has so long been neglected and do it in the shadow of the dark empire of the Mafia?

Shadowed Loyalty, set amid the glitz and scandal of the Roaring Twenties, examines what love really means and how we draw lines between family and our own convictions, especially when following one could mean losing the other.

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Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

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April Wrap Up

 

I’m starting the month with (72) unread books Bought (2) book(s) Got (2) book for review Won a ()book in a giveaway Got my owlcrate book(1) Got books for gifts () which brought my total to (77). Read (4) owned books. (1) DNF’d book Read () Kindle books I own DNF’d kindle book (). () DNF’d series () finished series.  So I am ending the month at books (72) unread books. (53) unfinished series and hoping to get back on track with the whole read 5 physical books before I buy anymore.  I read a total of (22) books across () pages and listened to () hours of audio books

 

 The Viscount who Loved me by Julia Quinn (library)

Crying in H. Mart by Michelle Zauner (audio)

The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths (bookclub)

Pleading the Fish by Bree Baker (Netgalley)

Flirtasaurus by Erin Mallon (audio)

The recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich (owned)

The Mozart Code by Rachel McMillan (owned)

Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon

Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre

The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart (owned)

The Bridesmaid by Jess Mastorakos

Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood (audio)

Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley

The Love Connection by Denise Williams (audio)

The Mayfair Bookshop by Eliza Knight

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Hot and Sour by Vivien Chien

A Poisonous Review by Nancy Warren (audio)

Three Shots to the Wind by Sherry Harris (netgalley)

The Catch by Lisa Harris (netgalley)

Shadow Loyalty by Roseanna M White (review book)

The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn (owned)

 

 

 

 

DNFs

The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis (owned)

Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining my Life by Dallas Woodburn

4/3 Physical 1 was a DNF
0/2 Kindle
1/2 Netgalley
2/2 Audio
1/1 non fiction
0/0 buy (though I have pre order that will come in April)

Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly review

Title:  Batten Down the Belfry 

Author:  Diane Kelly

Ch: 24

Pg:  304

Series: A House Flipper Mystery Book 4

Genre:  Cozy Mystery

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: St. Martin’s

 

Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly is the 4th book in the A House Flipper mystery series and I enjoyed it. Though I enjoyed the flip more than the mystery. I though Whitney's idea of turning for the old church and rectory into venue and restaurant (not a spoiler as it's on the back blurb) since they are so close to Nashville was brilliant. I love the relationship she has with her close Buck who's almost like a brother to her. And just like with previous books in the series I love the chapters from Sawdust's point of view (Whitney's cat). I'm looking forward to the next one.    

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart review

Title:  The Master Craftsman

Author:  Kelli Stuart

Pg:  401

Genre:  Dual Time Historical fiction, Contemporary fiction

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

    The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart is a dual time treasure hunt novel set in the present and Imperial Russia. Ava Laine’s estranged father Nick sends her on a treasure hunt for a possible missing Faberge egg. As Faberge made Easter Eggs for the Romanov family up to the Revolution. Rumor was Faberge entrusted the egg to his most trusted craftsman’s Alma Pihl.

    They get a team together that includes Nick back home in the states Ava as well a Zak the computer and Xander the muscle. I’m not going to lie I was worried that we were going to have a love triangle, but this book was my action and adventure than love story.

    Ava was a bit a tough hit to tough nut to crack and I found her saying she was full of historical facts enduring as I am as well. This book gave me National Treasure vibes and Indiana Jones vibes. And I loved the references to both Star Wars and National Treasure in the book.

    Even though I figured out the twist because of a quote that reminded me of the movie The 355, it didn’t take a way from my enjoyment of finishing the book. I loved visiting Russia in the pages of the book. As well as diving into her history, as understanding Russia history can help to understand current event.

The Master Craftsman was a fast read I couldn’t wait to find out what happened. And it’s lead me to learn more about the Faberge Eggs.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

 

The Catch by Lisa Harris Review

 Title:  The Catch 

Author: Lisa Harris

Series: US Marshals Book 3

Chapters: 37

Pages: 352

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

The Catch is the third book in the US Marshals series by Lisa Harris. And while the Marshal case for each book is different. The main suspense line and romance subplot is through all three books so it’s important to read them in order. As the main suspense thread doesn’t get tied up till this one.

Since this is the third book in the series it’s hard to talk about plot without spoiling the whole series. But since this one involves a missing child I found it to be the most suspenseful and stressful of the books. But still good. I ended up finishing it in two days. It would have been one day if things like food and work didn’t need to happen. But it was a book that could easily be read in one day.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher a part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon review

Title:  Sea Glass Cottage

Author: Irene Hannon

Series: Hope Harbor

Genre: Christian contemporary

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher:  Revell

 

Once again readers are back in Hope Harbor with Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon. Not only is the town charming but the residents are as well, especially Charlie the taco guy. Who always seems to know the right advice to give at the right moment?   I loved visiting with some of my favorites in this one, but I also loved meeting Jack Colby and Christi Reece, these two share a past. Jack's not ready to forgive her, and Christi's' determined to prove she's changed. But when another surprise shows up from Jack's past that leads them to work together might just be the thing that brings them back together. 

 

I love Irene's contemporary's more than I do her suspense because not only does she create life like characters she creates towns that you just want to visit. What I love the most about Irene's books are the faith content throughout the story as well as the happy ending at the end. You just don't know how you’re going to get there even with her Contemporaries.  She doesn't shy away from the hard stuff. And I for one was happy to hear that we are getting at least three more Hope Harbor books. Yay.  I hope you enjoy Christi's and Jack's story as much as I did. 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher a part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.