Acceptable Risk review

 

Title:  Acceptable Risk

Author:  Lynette Eason

 

Ch: 28

 

Pg:  320

 

Series:  Danger Never Sleeps

 

Genre:  Christian Suspense with a hint of romance

 

Rating: 4 Stars

 

Publisher:  Revell

 

Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason is the second book in the Danger Never Sleeps series. And though it’s the second book in the series it’s a standalone story. Though If you read it out of order you will be slightly spoiled for how the first book ends.

When Sarah Denning loses her army career and ends up with a target on her back it’s up to Former Army Ranger Gavin Black to protect her and find the people who want her dead. I enjoyed this one the suspense kept me turning the pages but it wasn’t my favorite of the series. I have to admit it because Sarah got on my nerves at first and it took me at least half of the book to warm up to her. But the secondary characters the hero and the plot kept the book moving.

I will continue the series as soon as the next book releases. If you enjoy suspense I recommend this one and the first book in the series.

 

 

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. 

Reading this week

 Books Finished

 Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes by Lauren Akins

 

Physical Book

Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

Black Widow: The Name of the Rose by Marjorie Liu

The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan

Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay

Kindle Book

Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin

 

Review Book

A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M White

The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

Audio book

My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand

 

Nonfiction

Classic

First line Fridays

 First line Friday is hosted by Hoarding Books Blog

“Penelope Jean Hunter loved every wedding she’d ever been to. Except her own.”

Interesting first line.  

The Book of Lost Names review

 

Title:  The Book of Lost Names

 

Author:  Kristin Harrell

 

Ch: 32

 

Pg: 400

 

Genre:  Historical Fiction

 

Rating: 5 stars

 

Publisher:  Gallery Books

 

Librarian Eva Traube Abrams has a secret past one she never shared with her son nor her husband. When a book surfaces that she hasn’t seen in years; The book of lost names. She realizes it’s time to face her past.

 

I’ve been on a WW II fiction kick and I’ve been reading everything that I can get my hands on since I read Sarah Sundin’s Sunrise at Normandy series. As it’s a genre I haven’t really read before. What made The Book of Lost Names stands out because this wasn’t a book about the war but about everyday French people doing what they can to save Jewish children.

 

I finished this book in two days because I couldn’t put it down. I recommend having tissues handy when reading this one. After finishing this one I’ve added the authors back list to me to be read pile.

 

 

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. 

From Beer to Eternity review

Title:  From Beer to Eternity

 

Author:  Sherry Harris

 

Ch: 38

 

Pg:  320

 

Series:  A Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery

 

Genre:  Cozy Mystery

 

Rating: 4 stars

 

Publisher:  Kensington

 

Librarian Chloe Jackson finds herself working at the Sea Glass bar in Florida after a promise she made her best friend Boone. She working as a waitress at Boone’s grandmas bar when she stubbles over a dead body a body that leads to Vivi being the prime suspect.

 

Now it’s up to Chloe to clear Vivi’s name and find the real murderer all while keeping her promise to Boone a secret.

 

I’ve read plenty of cozy mysteries set in bars and restaurants but this was the first one I’ve read set in Florida at a beach bar. It was a fun quick read that I enjoyed and I look forward to the next book in the series. I did enjoy the fact that Chloe was a Librarian who was always adding bookish tidbits to the story and the fact that she got a kick out of meeting a guy name Rhett. And her saying drunks aren’t that different from toddlers in the library was classic.

 

I can’t wait for the next one in the series and I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries who love eccentric characters.

 

 

 

 

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. 

A Dazzle of Diamonds review

 

 Title:  A Dazzle of Diamonds

Author:  Liz Johnson

 

Ch: 20 plus epilogue

 

Pg:  352

 

Series: Georgia Coast Romance

 

Genre:  Christian Romance with a hint of suspense

 

Rating: 5 stars

 

Publisher:  Revell

Friends Penelope and Tucker have been best friends for almost 25 year. She got him through two deployments with the Marines while he got her through a failed relationship. Neither realize their feelings for the other. They’ve just been best friends. So when a 150 year old family secret threatens Tucker’s bid at sheriff Penelope jumps to help him solve it.

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson is the Georgia Coast Romance series and I have to say it’s my favorite of the series. Tucker is my favorite hero of the series and I know it’s because he’s a Marine. I loved that Penelope and Tucker had history and a strong friendship. Neither character is perfect and have things to deal with but because of that it could be possibly mean what they’ve wanted could have been in front of them all along.

A Dazzle of Diamond is story of family secrets, friendships, dare I say it first love. But most importantly second chances and trusting Gods plan not your own.

I enjoyed this series wrap up and i am looking forward to the next book by the author. I recommend this book to fans of contemporary Christian romance.

 

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. 

Reading this week

 

Books Finished

 Dead in the doorway by Diane Kelly

Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower

Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason

Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

Proof of Murder by Lauren Elliott

Physical Book

Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

Dust by Kara Swanson

Black Widow: The Name of the Rose by Marjorie Liu

Kindle Book

Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin

Review Book

A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M White

The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Audio book

 

Nonfiction

Live In Love: Growing Together through life’s Changes by Lauren Akins

Classic

Hood Review

 

Title:  Hood

 

Author:  Jenny Elder Moke

 

Ch: 35

 

Pg:  320

 

Genre:  Teen Historical, Retelling

 

Rating:5 Stars

 

Publisher:  Disney Hyperion

 

I have to say the 90s kid in me loved this book and it’s been a book that I’ve been waiting on since I watched Princess or Thieves as a kid. I’ve always wanted a book about Robin Hood and Maid Marion’s daughter.

 

In Hood I finally got that Isabelle is as beautiful as her mother and as a good a shot as her father. This has been one of my favorite Robin Hood retellings in a while though it’s more a sequel retelling. I loved how for the most part it follow most of the myth and story-lines to most of the movies we’ve.

 

It’s a look at what happens after the credits roll. That while the book wraps up nicely it still leaves room for a sequel in my opinion.

The Rural Diaries: Love , Livestock, and Big life lessons down on Mischief Farm review

 

Title:  The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

 

Author:  Hilarie Burton Morgan

 

Ch: 17

 

Pg:  272

 

Genre:  Memoir

 

Rating: 4 stars

 

Publisher:  Harper One

 

As a teen I was a fan of the show One Tree Hill and Peyton Sawyer played by Hilarie Burton was my favorite character, so when I was that she has written a book I knew I had to read it. She writes about her life and how she and her now husband Jeffery Dean Morgan bought misfire farm.

 

I listened to audio version which Hilarie narrates the audio and her reading you the book just adds to the experience. And the recipes sprinkled throughout just adds to the experience.

 

I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about rural life, farming. And people themselves who just want to enjoy the simple paced life of a small town.

 

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. 

reading this week

 

Books Finished

 Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly (at work)

The Book of Lost Names by Kirstin Harmel

The Rural Diaries: What Moving to Mischief Farm taught me about what really matters in life, love and making Dandelion Wine by Hilarie Burton Morgan

 

Physical Book

Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

Kindle Book

Review Book

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

Audio book

 Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody

Nonfiction

Classic

First Line Friday's

First Line Friday hosted by  Hoarding Books Blog  

    Late September 

Thirty-eight Miles off North Carolina's Coast

"Greg Barnes clinked along the grated metal steps, his boot heels rasping with each shuffle as he headed topside for a much-needed breath of smoke." 

I love Dani Pettrey's Coastal Guardians series.  

Reading this week

Books Finished

From Beer To Eternity by Sherry Harris

Emma by Jane Austen

The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey

Once Bitten by Betsy St. Amant

Lady in Waiting by Anne Glennconner

 

Physical Book

Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly (at work)

Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

Kindle Book

The Book of Lost Names by Kirstin Harmel

Review Book

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

Audio book

The Rural Diaries: What Moving to Mischief Farm taught me about what really matters in life, love and making Dandelion Wine by Hilarie Burton Morgan

 

Nonfiction

Classic

By the Book review

Title:  By the Book

Author:  Amanda Shellet

Ch: 33

Pg:  384

Genre:  Teen Chick Lit

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher:  HMH books for young readers

By the book by Amanda Shellet is a teen chick novel with a book nerd Mary Porter-Malcolm reminded me of me in high school. I enjoyed this quick read and I found all of the teens easy to relate to. And it’s a book that I wished I had in high school. I look forward to future books by the author.

OF Literature and Lattes review

Title:  Of Literature and Lattes

Author:  Katherine Reay

Pg:  336

Genre:  Women’s fiction

Rating: 3 stars

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson

I’ve come to the conclusion that Katherine Reay’s books at least the physical version are hit or miss for me. However I have discovered that I prefer her books on audio to print. To me women’s fiction is better on audio for me.

Of Literature and Latte is the companion novel to The Printed Letter Bookshop. I wouldn’t consider it a sequel it has some of the same characters as the previous novel but the two main characters in this book are new characters.

However there’s slight spoilers for secondary characters in this one who were main characters in the first one. So if you don’t like any spoilers then I recommend reading The Printed Letter Bookshop first.

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. 

July Wrap Up

I started the month with (35) unread books. Brought (8) books.  Got my owlcrate book (1) Book of the month (1) Got () book for review Won a book in a giveaway () Got books for gifts () which brought my total to (45). Read (3) owned books. Read (2) Kindle books I own  DNF’d () So I am ending the month at books (42) unread books and hoping to get back on track with the whole read 5 physical books before I buy anymore.  I read a total of (9) books across (2,509) pages.

Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan

The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

An Appalachian Summer by Ann H Gabhart (owned)

Black Widow Volume 1: The Finely Woven Thread by Nathan Edmondson (graphic novel)

Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl (Owned)

Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster (Kindle)

Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon

Hood by Jenny Elder Moke (owned)

Twice Upon a Time by Ashley Clark (kindle)