A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz review

 

When I learned that my favorite secondary character from The Rose and the Thistle Orin was getting a novella I knew I had to read it. I was not disappointed I was blessed with the sweetest romance of two childhood sweethearts and second chances

Targeted by Lynette Eason, Lynn H Blackburn, Natalie Walters review

Title:  Targeted

Author:  Lynette Eason, Lynn H Blackburn, Natalie Walters

Pg:  361

Genre:  Christian Suspense

Rating: 4.5 stars overall rating

Publisher: Revell

    I loved this novella collection though I have to say that my favorite one was On the Run by Lynette. Even though you can read this novella as standalone I’d recommend reading the blue justice series by Lynette Eason or at least Vow of Justice. And Lynn Blackburn’s Defend and Protect series. And Natalie Walters Harbored Secrets series for background and to not be spoiled.

 

Title:  On the Run

Author:  Lynette Eason

Ch:  20

Rating: 5 stars

    I’ve wanted Daria’s story since I first meet her in Vow of Justice book four in the Blue Justice series. I loved Daria and I also loved that she was a capable FBI in her own right. And Ryker while he wants to keep her safe and protect her, he also trusts her ability. He follows her lead. Quite frankly I think they make a great team. I also loved seeing Linc and Allie again as well as other characters from Lynette’s other series. Even though I would have loved a full-length novel I did love this novella. I also loved that this one was mostly suspense with only a hint of romance.

 

 

Title:  Deadly Objective

Author:  Lynn H Blackburn

Ch: 18 plus epilogue

Rating: 4 stars

    While Deadly Objective isn’t my favorite of Lynn’s books it was an enjoyable read. I generally don’t like books suspense included that focus on either the president or vice presidents’ kids. However, with this one I loved Mason. He was easily my favorite character from this one. Liam has been the only secret service agent that can work with him as they all think he’s a brat. I think he’s just a sixteen-year-old kid who’s whole has changed. Emily is his physical therapist and she’s the one adult who gets him. This is the least suspenseful one of one Lynn’s books but still good. Though it was easy to figure out who was behind everything. But I only figured it out because of Mason.

 

Title:  Caught in the Crosshairs

Author:  Natalie Walters

Ch: 17 plus epilogue

Rating: 4 stars

    I enjoyed Caught in the Crosshairs as I’ve been wanting for Claudia’s story since Silent Shadows and I enjoyed this slight spy Novella. Loved the suspense and the movie references. And I love that Walter’s always manages to work movie references into her books.

 

 

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.

A Pumpkin Spice Killing by Lynn Cahoon Review

 Title:  A Pumpkin Spice Killing

Author:  Lynn Cahoon

Ch: 8

Pg:  75

Series: Farm to Fork mystery 5.5

Genre:  Cozy mystery

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Kensington

 

8 by Lynn Cahoon is part of the Farm to Fork Mystery series. However it is not part of the main series, it's one of the in between novellas. And it doesn't have to be read in order. Though I do recommend at least waiting to read it after book 4 as some of the characters in the novella don't get introduced till book four. I will say that this mystery was the one that had me the most emotional out of all of the ones in the series. I think it's in part to the fact that the targets of this one are Veterans, Veterans without any family it seems. And they have a soft spot in my heart.   This novella though on the slower side pacing wise it was till a fast read.  

 

 

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.

Like a Christmas Dream Review

 Title:  Like a Christmas Dream

 Author:  Lindsay Harrel

Ch: 16

Pg:  134

Series:  Port Willis

Genre:  Christmas, Rom com

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Blue Aster Press

     Like A Christmas Dream is a Christmas novella by Lindsay Harel is part of the Port Willis. This was a sweet Christmas story about learning that it’s alright to follow your dreams. I loved going back to the town of Port Willis and seeing some of my favorite characters again. I finished this one in day. Perfect to add to your Christmas reading.

Pumpkin Everything

Title:  Pumpkin Everything

Author:  Beth Labonte

 Ch: 27 Plus epilogue

 Pg:  194

 Series: An Autumnboro Sweet Roamnce

 Genre:  romance, Rom Com

 Rating: 4 stars

 

Pumpkin Everything is a sweet romance and a rom com in book form. That I wasn't sure what i was going to get because it's a main stream romance.  But I enjoyed it. Amy Fox has returned to her hometown with a case of writers block and a canceled wedding to care for her grandfather's who's suffered an injury. As writer whose based her characters off people in her hometown granted a town she never thought she'd return to she's in a bit of bind.   And to top it all off she can't stand the smell of Pumpkin spice not good in a town that loves all things autumn.    

 

What drew me to the book was the title and the fact that Amy doesn't like the smell of pumpkin spice and as someone who hates pumpkin spice everything I was drawn to the character.  It was also nice to read a seasonal novella that was set in Autumn which is something you don't see very often.  That While this is a main stream romance it's more on the sweet side than steamy and relatively clean (things are implied) but it happens off the page.   I do look forward to reading the next one in the series Maple Sugar Crush which is set at Thanksgiving. From what I can tell both can be read as standalone. 

Review of Love in Three Quarter Time

Title:  Love in Three Quarter Time

Author: Rachel McMillian

Series: Three Quarter Time

 

Chapters: 7 plus Epilogue

Pages: 109

Genre: Contemporary

Rating: 4 stars

Evelyn Watt ends up working in Vienna Austria for four months helping Rudy Moser prepare family heirlooms for auction all because she fell in love with him at first sight.  The auction will be held on the same night as the Opera Ball on Valentine's Day.  But once in Vienna Evelyn starts to fall in love with the city, the music, the antiques and the Einspanner coffee at Cafe Mozart where she meets Klaus Bauner mainly because she had stolen his table at the Cafe. Whom Evelyn kind of compares to Professor Friedrich Bhaer from Little Woman.

The more Evelyn spends time with Klaus and falls in love with the city of Vienna the more she starts to see Rudy for who he really is. When an old secret comes to light involving Ruby's family as well as the family of a friend of Klaus, Evelyn is thorn on what to do. But in the end she makes the right choice, but at a cost to her. But what she ends up gaining is so much more. 

Reading Love in Three Quarter Time its easy to fall in love with the city of Vienna Austria.  It's also apparent that Rachel did her research on the city.  I have to say that it took me a bit to warm up to Evelyn but l loved Klaus from the start.  This is Novella is the first Contemporary    novel from Rachel and the first in a series of three. But it is not the first book I've read by her. I enjoyed her Herringford and Watts Mysteries series and well as the first book in the new Van Buren and DeLuca mystery series.   I've come to enjoy Rachel's writing style and know that she puts a lot of research into her novels, starting with trips to those cities for in person search.  Rachel her are a clean enjoyable read, and I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Rose in Three Quarter Time. 

When Trains Collide Blog Tour

Where Trains Collide Blog Tour

Title: When Trains Collide

Author: Amber Stokes 

Chapter: 7 plus Epilogue

Stars: 4

When Trains Collide is Amber Stokes newest novella, though it’s novella it is a sweet read that includes a train journey, a lighthouse and second chances.  Trisha Knolane just happens to be Derek’s sister from When a Star Falls.  Burn out from the school semester Trisha on a whim books a train ride in order to surprise her friend with a visit.   But the train gave her more than she bargained for; she runs into her ex-boyfriend Paul Benson.  And what follows is an adventure as well as two people finding out that forgiveness and second chances are possible as all things are possible with God.  

I found myself relating to Trisha being stressed out with school and needed a break, as well as not knowing what I want to major in and second guessing myself. I actually changed my major three times. First I wanted to be a vet, than a nurse, and finally I ended being a Criminal Justice major who now works a library.

     I have read everything Amber has written I enjoy her books, novella’s and the fact that Faith and a relationship with Jesus plays a big part in Amber’s novels.   We had a bit of a wait for this novella, but the wait was actually worth.  To me this book was published at the right time. I do look forward to what else Amber has up her sleeves.  When Trains Collide has two of the things I love train travel and lighthouses, which is funny because I live in a land locked state, with lots of lakes. As well as a state that doesn’t have passenger trains other than a dinner train. I just think that taking at least an overnight train journey would be awesome. Taking a train cross county either the U.S. or Canada is on my bucket list. And again I look forward to reading whatever Amber has next for us.

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 the Book

Inspirational Contemporary Romance Novella

Two hearts racing in different directions will meet where trains collide.

Burned out and disillusioned with her chosen career path, Trisha Knolane gives in to impulse and hops on a train bound for Oregon, eager to escape the stress of college for a few days. But what begins as a fun little adventure takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend is also on board.

All her hopes and dreams had once centered on Paul Benson. Now, when Trisha doesn't know where her current track will lead, Paul’s reappearance in her life only complicates matters and sparks difficult questions.

Questions that could change the course of her life.

A heartfelt and thought-provoking contemporary romance novella, Where Trains Collide faces the uncertain season of new adulthood head on and shows that sometimes a path of broken dreams can lead to life’s best destination.

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Author Bio

Amber Holcomb (Stokes) is an indie author and freelance editor living below the majestic mountains of Montana with her adventurous husband. Previously, she worked in marketing for a Christian publisher for nearly three years. Her passion for books compelled her to earn a bachelor’s degree in English and now fuels her work with words in this new season of life.

You can learn more about Amber’s books, sign up for her author newsletter, join the Amber’s Gems street team, and more at www.SeasonsofaStory.blogspot.com.

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