Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Texas Ranch Cold Case by Virginia Vaughan

As the story begins, Ally is looking for evidence that her mother is buried on the Harmon Ranch.  Then she is shot.  Along comes Tucker Harmon to the rescue.  He is on leave from the Dallas PD SWAT team after getting shot and shooting a suspect. Ally was a child when her mother disappeared and all she wants is answers.  The closer she gets to answers the more her life is in danger.  Tucker and the Harmon cousins want to help Ally close the case as it seems to involve their deceased grandfather.  

This is a fast paced mystery with several twists and turns.  I enjoyed reading it.  A good ending to this series about the Harmon cousins.  

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

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The Crown Conspiracy by Connie Mann

Sophies character is complicated and a little hard to follow sometimes.  Mac's character was not really defined until half way through the book.  There were a lot of characters that were introduced throughout the book.  It took me a while to figure them all out.  All of that being said. I enjoyed reading this book.  The mystery was good and kept me guessing. There were a lot of surprises in this book.  I'm hoping this is a series because I want to read more about Sophie and Mac.

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

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Hidden in the Night by Elizabeth Goddard

I really wanted to like this book.  I've read lots of other books by Ms. Goddard, and have like them all.  This book seemed to start in the middle of Jack and Ivy's story.  I have read the other books in the series.  I guess I needed to go back and re-read the other books before reading this one.  Jack and Ivy spent a lot of time trying to avoid their feelings for each other.  Just come out and say how you feel.  Jack let Ivy leave twice before he was convinced to go after her.  The mystery was good and kept me guessing.  

I received a copy of this book from Revell Publishing via Net/Galley for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Sandcastle Inn by Irene Hannon

Vienna Price never planned on going to Oregon.  But her circumstances changed drastically when she lost her job.  Her mother wants her to share her home with her.  But they have never really saw eye to eye on things.  Matt Quinn never planned on going to Oregon. But a call from his sister sends him to her aid. Matt's sister has just purchased a very rundown B&B and wants his help restoring it.  Vienna's former job is to renovate hotels.  Hope Harbor does it again with two hurting souls.  I really enjoyed reading this book.

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

Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle

Someone wants Corina Roberts dead.  Twelve years ago her mother and brother were murdered.  Corina and her father moved to Kentucky to build a new life.  She is discovering there is more to the move than her Dad told her about. 

Bryce is recently returned from the service and has been in love with Corina for years.  They did not depart on good terms.  Corina turns to Bryce for help when her life is threatened.

I found parts of this book to be slow.  There was more telling than action.  There also wasn't much information given on Bryce's background.  I liked the premise of the story.  But as I stated earlier, it was just a little slow.  The ending was a complete surprise though.  

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

Sunday, March 17, 2024

One Last Shot by Susan May Warren

Oaken Fox has one last shot at redeeming his career.  His manager has arranged for him to join an air rescue group in Alaska for a series of real live TV. He's not thrilled with the idea.

Boo Kingston is an EMT with Air Rescue and she has been assigned with teaching Oaken the ropes. She wants nothing to do with him or the TV show.  But if she wants to keep her job she'll have to go along with it.

Right off the bat there is an almost fatal accident.  After several other incidents, it becomes apparent that the accidents are not really accidents at all.

Oaken and Boo both have to overcome some very serious issues in this story.  Boo was shamed on national TV and Oaken feels responsible for his sisters death.  This  was a very good story and I recommend it.

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

While the City Sleeps by Elizabeth Camden

Elizabeth is a dentist at the turn of the century in New York City.  One of her patients starts rattling while under the gas she used to numb the pain.  When bombs start going off in New York City, she realizes that her patient was stating where the bombs would be set.  Jonathan is a police officer that has been escorting Elizabeth home since she has been working the late shift.  She tells Jonathan about her patient and her suspensions.  As he looks into it, he is dismayed by what he finds.  It could unravel a deep secret he has been hiding.  As Elizabeth and Jonathon try to find out who is responsible for the bombs, there are attempts on their lives.  

I recommend this book for all mystery lovers.

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