The Lady with the Dark Hair by Erin Bartels review

 Title: The Lady with the Dark Hair

Author: Erin Bartels

Pg: 352

Genre: Christian Fiction dual time 

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell 

 

 

While I didn't love The Lady with the Dark Hair by Erin Bartels. I did enjoy reading the dual time story. I'm a sucker for a good dual time novel.  Normally I find myself loving one time period more than the other. And that held true for this one. I loved the 1879 story a little more than the present day one. Though the present-day story with Esther kept me turning pages, because I do indeed love a good family secret story.  I love reading and seeing the character growth that comes with learning that their family might not be as perfect as they think. As well as seeing their emotions and thoughts run the gambit till, they get to the point they solve the mystery and expect it.  And end up better for it. 

 

This book gave me three things I love in a novel. Good historical fiction, romance and a mystery. I think that's one of the reasons that I love dual-time novels, it gives me both a contemporary story and a historical fiction. As well as the chance for a mystery and romance.  I look forward to more by the author.  

 

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 publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Cold Case Target by Jessica R Patch review

 

Title: Cold Case Target

Author: Jessica R Patch

Ch: 14

Pg: 208

Series: Texas Crime scene cleaners

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: love inspired

 

Cold Case Target kept me on my toes. I ended up finishing it in one day because I just had to know how it ended. Like with other books by this author, the balance between suspense and romance is the perfect balance. But what stands out to me the most is that Sissy's and Beau faith is clear though out the book. And while I'm normally not a fan of second chance romance but I found Sissy's and Beau story bittersweet and I love the ending we get. 

 

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.

 

Never Falls Again by Lynn Blackburn review

 Title: Never Fall Again

Author: Lynn Blackburn

Ch: 35

Pg: 352

Series: Gossamer falls book one

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

I’m not going to lie Never Falls Again is one of the author’s slower paced novel. But it is still a good read. I have to say that my favorite character was Eliza Landry’s daughter and Maisy Cal’s dog. Unlike most romantic suspense I preferred romance over the suspense and mystery because of the slow burn. Because of Landry’s trauma and Cal’s past. But this book ends up being a great example of God’s plan even when you think you have a plan and everything figured out.

But I loved meeting the secondary characters that I have a feeling will be part of the following books in the series. And of course the North Carolina mountains which is a character in itself. And it’s hard to imagine this book taking place anywhere else. And of course, small town life at its best where everyone is family.

I have to say I didn’t see the twist coming and I enjoyed that. Can’t wait to see what the next one in the series has to offer.

 

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 publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Books read in February

 I read or listened to a total of 16 books across 3611 pages and 46:34:05 hours. My average rating was 3.88. And I DNF 4 books. And got my total unread books down to 86. 

1. Second Duke’s the Charm by Kate Bateman 

2. The Fairytale life of Dorothy Gale by Virginia Kantra (audio)

3. The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose 

4.  Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson (owned) 

5. Cold Case Target by Jessica Patch (Ebook) (review book) 

6. The Dog Across the Lake by Krista Davis 

7. Fatal Witness by Patricia Bradley (Owned) (review book)

8. Saving the Single Dad’s bookstore by Nicole Lam 

9. Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon (audio) 

10. The Women by Kristin Hannah (audio) 

11. Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate (Ebook) (review) 

12. Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer (auido) 

13. While Idaho slept  by J. Reuben Appleman 

14. Ready or not by Cara Bastone (owned) 

15. He’s so not my Valentine by Savannah Scott 

16. Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery: When war comes home by Robert M. Poole

Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate review

Title: Drive You Crazy

Author: Jessica Kate

Ch: 52 plus epilogue

Pg: 364

Series: Amity Creek Romance book 1

Genre: Rom Com

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: McWhirter & Spencer Publishing

I have to say I was hooked with the first line of Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate. Because it pretty summed up real life in small towns. Ashley was as easy heroine to love and relate too. I loved how she remembered her mom with showtimes. I’m the same way when I’m missing my mom expect its classic rock and cheesy 80s movies. And reading Ashley’s point of view makes me thankful for my dad.

I love the fact that this one was grumpy/sunshine which has always been my favorite troupe. Not to mention the banter between Justin and Ashley being on point. I always know these books are going to not only make me laugh out loud but are going to be faith filled. And I mean what’s not to love about an Aussie hero.

 

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.

Mockingbird Strike out by Maria Lewis

Title: Mockingbird Strike Out

Author: Maria Lewis

Ch: 21

Pg: 329

Series: Marvel Heroines

Genre: Superhero

Rating: 3.5 stars

Publisher: Marvel press

I have to admit I loved this one more than I thought I would. Though Rogue untouched is my favorite in this series because Rogue will always be my favorite Marvel heroine. I did enjoy Mockingbird Strike Out. I love the spy aspect in this one. Not to mention seeing Hawkeye in a different light. But I love that it focused on Bobbi Morse AKA Mockingbird AKA Agent 19.

Even though this wasn't a cannon comic but a novel it had me looking at Bobbi in a new light.  I hate to say it but she's better than Black Widow.  And I just have to say that the MCU robbed comic fans. We could have Mockingbird but instead we only get them hinting at her in a TV show because the writers added characters in Age of Ultron, and they later had to fix a plot hole.  

Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King by Ashley Poston review

 

Title: Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King

Author: Ashley Poston

Ch: 34

Pg: 278

 

Genre: Comic retelling, mystery superhero, Marvel

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Marvel Press

After Watching Hawkeye and reading all the Hawkeye comics I could that had Kate Bishop in it, I still wanted more Kate. Because I'm not holding out hope that the MCU is going to give us the young Avengers.  And I got more Kate in this one. Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King is the perfect combination of the comics and the TV show. Kate in the book is more like TV show Kate and the glimpses we get of Clint is more comic Clint than either MCU or TV Show Clint.  But what I loved most is seeing grow and become more of herself. Though Lucky stole the show.  

 

 

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.