Double Indemnity by Robert Whitlow

This was an interesting book.  It centers around a lawyer, Liz, who is hired to check into what a woman would get if she would filed for divorce and a minister, Connor, who is doing marriage counseling for the same woman and her husband.  The woman is very demanding and manipulative.  Liz is just starting out and wants to do a good job.  Connor is very conscientious and tries to do everything the proper way.  When the book first starts out it didn't seem to me that he had a very close relationship to the Lord.  As the book progressed his eyes were opened to what a real relationship was.  He had a rough road along the way to that relationship.  Liz starts attending the church that Connor pastors and also wants to know more about the Lord.  The mystery was good.  I will say I figured out the who done it before the end of the book.  The down side of the book is that I found parts of the book to be rather boring.  Especially the parts where he was on a hike and the area was described in great detail.  

I was given this book by Thomas Nelson Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way. 

The Swindler's Daughter by Stephenia H. McGee

At first I wasn't sure I would like this book.  But the more I read of it the more I couldn't put it down. Lillian discovers that she has inherited property from her father.  She has always been told by her mother that he was dead.  Her mother sends her to sell the property and then give her the money.  And by the way her mother has also picked out her husband for her.  When Lillian arrives at the property she discovers that someone else is living there on the assumption that it is there's.  She also discovers she has other family there as well.  There's mystery as well.  Her father's business partner wants to buy her out.  But he doesn't seem to be on the up and up.  

I received this book from Revell Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.

The Laws of Attraction by Mary Connealy

This is the second book in the Wyoming Sunrise Series.  I recommend reading the first book in the series before reading this one.  You will understand better what is going on.

This book is about Nell Armstrong who is a seamstress.  But she makes more chaps for men than dresses.  She is also knows her way around a crime scene.  When the stage coach robbers strike again, she helps the doc in trying to save the life of the one survivor.  The problem with that is the robbers don't want anyone to be able to identify them.  She is also making dresses for Brand's daughters in exchange for them working in the store.  Brand and his daughters are now in danger also.  

This is a fast paced book with a good mystery.  I highly recommend it.

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way. 

A Deadly Wilderson by Kelly Irviin

Susana is afraid to love anyone who puts their life on the line.  She's already lost one husband.  She doesn't want to risk loving and losing again.  She especially doesn't want her son to get hurt.  Ray is a police detective who loves Susana.  He takes Susana's son on a hike and falls down a ravine and lands on a dead body.  While he tries to solve that mystery, he as a new partner that is anything but kind.  She's got a drinking problem that she won't admit too.  Then there's his old partner that is now is Sargent who seems to be having an identity crisis.  The mystery is good and kept me reading.  

I was given this book by Ally Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  In was not compensated in any way.

In the Shadow of the River by Ann B. Gabhart

This story has many different aspects.  An unwed mother looking for what is best for her unborn child in the 1800's.  A woman looking to guard her daughter even at the cost of her life.  And a young lady who was orphaned young and is being raised by her grandfather on a river boat.  It was important to know all the background of Jacci to get to the Jacci as a grown women. 

I did enjoy reading this book for the most part.  It seemed to drag and repeat itself in places.  It had some surprises in store by the end of the book.

I received this book from Revell Publishing House via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.

The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jamie Jo Wright

This story takes place in three different time periods.  All of them at Castle Moreau.  The Castle is shrouded in mystery and noted for young women disappearing.  

I found this book to be confusing at times.  It kept jumping back and forth between time periods.  Which I understand since it takes place in different times.  It seemed to be rather wordy and seemed to drag at times.  The ladies all seemed rather timid and afraid of their own shadows.  All that being said, the premise of the story was good.  The mystery of the castle was unraveled in the end.  

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.  

Montana Cold Case Conspiracy by Sharon Dunn

New evidence tied to a ten-year-old robbery sends Lila Christie running to her ex-fiancé, Sheriff Stewart Duncan, for support—and right into a gunman’s crosshairs. Reopening the case that left his father dead and hers missing is the last thing Stewart wants, especially now that Lila’s a target. But could uncovering old mysteries give them a second chance…or make them victims in their own investigation?

This was a great mystery.  Lila and Stewart has a past history.  They were engages at one time. Both of their father's are dead and Lila's father was blamed for Stewarts fathers death.  Now Lila is reopening the case and someone doesn't want to truth to come out.  That  someone will do anything to stop them. 

I was given this book by Love Inspired Suspense via NetGalley for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way .  

Fairest Heart by Karen Witemeyer

This was a book that grabbed my attention from the very beginning.  Penelope is an orphan who is struggling to make her way in the world.  Her problem is that she is a beauty and that is all guys see.  So she tries to make herself invisible with drab and loose clothes.  Her boss finds out and orders her to be taken away.  Titus, a Texas Ranger, finds her and takes her to his grandpa's ranch.  

I really enjoyed reading this book and recommend to everyone.  Titus and Penelope were fun to get to know.

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.  

A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter

Sadie is a happy go lucky person, who has never meet a stranger.  She is also a constant chatter box.  She's got one problem.  She is an author who is facing a deadline with no ideas.  She's told to write a romance book.  The only problem is she's never been in love.  Her neighbor is Sam.  All he wants is to be left alone.  Sadie being Sadie can't seem to leave Sam alone.  

Sadie finds a ring in a book and convinces Sam that he need to help her find the owner.  

This is a good book to read in front of a nice fire.  Sadie and  Sam make a cute couple as they learn about each other.  

I was given this book by Thomas Nelson Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.  

Across the Shores

This book contains four novellas written by four different authors.  Each story was a self contained story.  I found the stories to just be mediocre.  I found myself skimming them.  There was heartache in everyone of them.  I guess I was looking for a more upbeat feel good.  They all a somewhat happy ending.  

I was given this book by Barbour Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.