The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt review

 

Title: The Warsaw Sisters

Author: Amanda Barratt

Ch: 37

Pg: 384

Genre: Historical fiction WWII fiction

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: Revell

I’m not going to lie The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt is one of the most emotional WWII fiction novels I’ve read. And it’s the first one I’ve read set in Poland. As well as the first one that touches on the polish resistance and smuggling Jewish children out of the ghetto.

The book is told from the points of view of sisters Antonina and Helena. It’s emotional as the war does it’s best to tear them apart. But even apart the reader can tell the bond of sisterhood is still there.

While I don’t agree with choices both sisters made in their personal lives. I love the choices they make in regards to helping the Jews Antonina and Poland Helena. This one is worth reading. But have your tissues handy. Even though the sister’s faith isn’t on every page you can see God working throughout the story.

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.

Under Fire by Lynn Blackburn review

Title: Under Fire

Author: Lynn Blackburn

Ch: 34 plus epilogue

Pg: 352

Series: Defend and Protect book 3

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

Under Fire is a great finish to the Defend and Protect s series by Lynn Blackburn. I loved finally getting Tessa’s story. Which I wanted as soon as I meet her. I enjoyed the fact that she was a capable agent in her right. But most importantly she had hit rock bottom but she doesn’t stay there. She realizes she has a problem that she can’t fix on her own, and leans on God and her faith to change. Zane on the other hand it took me a while to warm up too. The romantic subplot was good but it doesn’t take away from the suspense.

Though my favorite part was indeed the suspense it kept me turning the page because I had to know what happened. All in all a great end to a good series. Can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

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.

Word of Honor by Hallee Bridgeman review

 Title:  Word of Honor

Author:  Hallee Bridgeman

Ch: 30

Pg:  384

Series: Love and Honor book 2

Genre:  Christian Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

While I didn’t enjoy this one as much as I did the first one in the series. But I did enjoy that the suspense kept me guessing and wanting to turn the page to find out what happened.

I loved getting to read more about Bill “Drumstick” Sanders after meeting him in the first book in the series. As well as meeting FBI Special Agent Lynda Culter. Though I’m not a fan of second chance romances this one worked for me. I think it was because it was romantic suspense was what made it work.

Even though Word of Honor is a standalone novel within a series I do recommend you read the books in series order, otherwise you will miss some things and get spoiled for others. But all in all, I did enjoy reading this one. And I think Hallee Bridgeman is becoming a new favorite Suspense author.

 

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.

 

 

Crossfire by Lynette Eason Review

 Title:  Crossfire

Author:  Lynette Eason

Ch: 29

Pg:  308

Series: Extreme Measure book 2

Genre:  Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

Lynette Eason is one of my go to for Christian romantic suspense because she writes the right balance of romance and suspense. And Crossfire the second book in the Extreme Measures series is no different. I enjoyed this one more than the first one.

I’m normally not a fan of the romance part of the romantic suspense but with this one I loved the romance more than the suspense. Which is actually a first for me. I loved reading Julianna James and Clay Snyder’s story.

Eason handled a storyline that could have been taken from recent headlines with grace and tact. And that’s what makes her such an amazing suspense author. And something else I liked was that the verse at the beginning is one I’ve had as a favorite for years.

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 Last Way Home by Liz Johnson review

 Title:  The Last Way Home 

Author:  Liz Johnson

Pg:  368

Series: Prince Edward Island Shores book 2

Genre:  Christian Contemporary Romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

    The last way home by Liz Johnson is the second book in the Prince Island shores Series. And while I didn’t love it as much as the first one in the series, I didn’t enjoy reading about a hockey player get a second chance. This one’s a bit of a prodigal son retelling.

Every time I read one of Liz’s Prince Edward Island books, I feel like I’m there. The setting is just as much a part of the story as the hero and heroine. And the secondary characters don’t feel secondary. And I’m looking forward to the final brother’s story in 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.

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.

Critical Alliance by Elizabeth Goddard review

Title:  Critical Alliance

Author:  Elizabeth Goddard

Ch: 39

Pg:  368

Series: Rocky Mountain Courage book 3

Genre:  Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

While each book in the Rocky Mountain Courage is a standalone it’s best to read them in order. Because there’s a small plot that starts in Present Danger but isn’t wrapped till Critical Alliance. Each book is a new mystery but what ties each together is the friendships between one of the main characters.

Though I have to say that critical Alliance the final book and the one that focused on cybercrime. I loved Mackenzie and Alex. Mackenzie’s a reformed computer hacker and Alex works for a government agency that handles higher level crimes. So it gave me a bit of Penelope Garcia vibes. This one was the faster paced book of the series and it kept me turning pages. If it hadn’t been for work and sleep, I would have finished it in one night. I look forward to more books by Elizabeth Goddard.

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.

 

 

Elysium Tide by James R. Hannibal review

 Title:  Elysium Tide

 Author:  James R. Hannibal

Ch: 69

Pg:  344

Genre:  Christian Suspense

Rating: 4.5 stars 

Publisher: Revell

 

While I didn’t love Elysium Tide as much as I did the first book, I read by James R Hannibal but I did enjoy this one I loved the Hawaiian setting. And the partnership between a doctor and detective though reluctant. It was a neat twist to the how suspense novel.

Plus, the banter between Peter Chesterfield the doctor and Detective Lisa Kealoha was prefect and only added to the story. The mystery and the suspense as well as the pace of the story kept me turning pages. I would have finished it in one night if I didn’t need sleep.

Can’t wait to pick up the next one by James R. Hannibal.

 

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.

When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H Gabhart review

Title: When The Meadow Blooms 

Author:  Ann H Gabhart

Ch: 36

Pg:  376

Genre:  Christian Historical Fiction

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

Another great read by Ann H Gabhart. I think When the Meadow Blooms has to be the sweetest book, she has written that I’ve read. I have to say Sienna was my favorite character there was just something about her child like Faith. And of course, her “friendship” with two crows bought back childhood memories of my own.

But Calla was the character I related the most too because I am also a big sister. And there just something ingrained that makes us want to protect our younger siblings. And Calla at 15 had it more than most because of all she’d been through. And I loved the faith content that Gabhart continues to weave through her stories. I laughed and I cried and more importantly I rejoiced with the characters. I can’t wait for the next Gabhart book.

 

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 Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher review

Title:  The Sweet Life

Author:  Suzanne Woods Fisher

Ch: 27

Pg:  308

Genre:  Contemporary

Rating: 3 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

I’m not going to lie this one wasn’t a favorite read. And that’s okay there’s a book for every reader and a reader for every book. The Sweet Life was well written and a good story. However, for me it hit to close to home. The loss of a parent, a parent going through cancer. And the wedding being call off. Been there done that. But I do have to say this book had me laughing as well as crying. And I liked it enough to read more of the authors contemporaries.

 

 

 

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.

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.

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.

Malicious Intent by Lynn Blackburn review

 Title: Malicious Intent

Author: Lynn Blackburn

Ch: 42

Pg: 363

Series: Defend and Protect book 2

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

While I did enjoy the suspense in this one as well as The Princess Bride mentions and quotes. But especially Gil calling Ivy Buttercup was precious. And I loved that Ivy was a woman in science. Quite frankly we need more women in STEM in fiction books. I didn’t like this one as much as the first book in the series.

Mainly because to me the suspense and mystery was a little on the slow side. But it was still good and it kept me on my toes the whole the time I was reading. But more importantly I didn’t figure out The Who done it. I love when mysteries and suspense keep me guessing till the end. And I look forward to the next book in the series.

 

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.