The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane: by Michelle Griep

Kit Turner, the street smart young woman is now married to the police of chief, Jackson Forge, but she has not given up her street wits and wiles. Even though she is now a mother of a little girl who has her and Jackson’s love completely and they are very possessive and protective of her. Kit and her father have joined forces and have formed an investigation agency. On her very first case she is distracted and led astray and almost loses her life. And of course Jackson is brought into the foray and his life is in danger also and it seems any one that Kit has connections with is in danger. Hold on to your seats as you read this exciting book one that you will not want to put down. I was gifted an early E-copy of this delightful book by the publisher and the author and I am delighted to leave my positive review.

Night Falls on Predicament Avenue: (A Dual-Time Murder Mystery and Suspense Fiction Book with Clean Romance) by Jamie Jo Wright

If you’ve ever read any of Jamie Jo Wright’s novels, then you know what a marvel she is. This book is no exception. It is so amazing the way that an author’s mind can conjure up a plot, dialog and description of characters and places. Wright’s novel in dual timeline, that being 1910 and the very present day. In the earlier time line a murder was witnessed which left the witness mute and and in a coma and could not respond to what she saw. Her sister who was with her when this happened, only heard the screams and later saw the blood. But where was the body and who was this person that was murdered? No body was ever found….Thus begins an enthralling mysterious suspense with such tragedies, that have taken place in the earlier time and in the present time. You will be holding on to your seat as you read page after page chapter after chapter all heading toward the fulfillment ending. What a novel and what an imagination this author possesses. I was given this book as an early e-copy by the publisher and author and I am very happy to leave my review.

Just for the Summer: by Melody Carlson

What an interesting idea….. a job swap. When someone is in the same profession and they want a little break that they are able to swap jobs with someone else in the same profession for a certain length of time and this is what happened in our book today. It was just for the summer, 60 days. Ginny who manages a classy hotel is tired of her complaining boss. A woman who wants everything to perfection and never ceases to complain. So when she is invited for this job swap, after all it’s only 60 days, she readily accepts it, looking on it as a vacation away from this bossy woman. Or else she will consider quitting her job. On the other hand Jacqueline is interested in getting away to the big city. She manages her grandfather’s fishing lodge and she is thoroughly sick of this backwoods fishing lodge. She is looking for glamor and good times…. It was most interesting to read how this swap came about and what each learned about themselves during this time. There is also integrity and reference to what God would have you do and romance also…. Thanks to the publisher by way of NetGalley for this early copy and I am very happy to leave my review.

Chasing the Horizon (A Western Light Book #1): (A Suspenseful Historical Western Romance Set on the 1800’s Oregon Trail) by Mary Connealy

What an interesting read this book was, it’s about a mother and a daughter and their desperate escape from Chicago by way of a wagon train. The mother was placed in an insane asylum by her husband because he wanted to get rid of her and he intended to do the same with the daughter. So the daughter came up with the idea of joining a wagon train going west with also another escapee from the asylum. Mother and daughter pretend to be sisters on this wagon train. Jake is the wagon train scout and he knows something is not quite right with Oscar’s sisters. You will definitely be enthralled with this story as they continue with the wagon train and their deception but then something unexpected happens…… Thanks to the author and NetGalley for an early copy of this book for me to read and I am very happy to give my review.

Lady of Disguise (A Dericott Tale Book 6) by Melanie Dickerson

Lady of Disguise by Melanie Dickerson is the 6th book in this series but it can easily be read as a stand alone. I was privileged to listen to the audio book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked the diction of the voice of the one who was doing the reading and the inflections that she put in her voice for the different personalities. It was set during the medieval period and takes place in England and in Scotland. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey back to this time frame. The main character Louisa was trying to find a fable treasure that she thought would save her and her sister from marrying men that they did not love As her uncle who was guardian of both of them was trying to do. All in all it was a very delightful tale and my many thanks to the publisher and the author for the privilege to listen to this interesting book

If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After): (A Christian Historical Western Romance Fairy Tale Retelling of Cinderella) by Karen Whitemeyer

This delightful book is somewhat of a Cinderella style story with the gender being reversed. “If the Boot Fits” concerns fitting the cowboy boot on the unidentified male and it is written in Whitmeyer’s style. You will be absorbed in the tale from the very first chapter when the characters are introduced. It you have read any of Whitmeyer’s books, then you know she has a certain style that has humor but also has real purpose. You will certainly not be disappointed in this book. Her characters are strong and she describes them and all scenery and actions in such a way, you can see it in your mind’s eye very plainly as if you were there when all the action is taking place….. Thanks to Bethany Publishing and the Author for this delightful book. I am very happy to leave my positive review.

What I Promise You (Echoes of the Past Book 2) by Liz Tolsma

What I Promise You is a split time book. In fact there are three different time levels . It takes place during World War11. There was so much tragedy during this war and so many lives lost and of course so many lives were ruined. Children were killed unnecessarily, children were separated from their parents and family. The story takes place mostly in home donated from a wealthy gentleman and used as a hospital where the women of the Holocaust could give birth that were pregnant and be safe for a time and their children would be safe…. The present day is a woman searching for the parents of her grandfather because he always said he was born in this particular hospital during World War 11 so she is searching for proof of who he has descended from. This is a very interesting book and one that will hold your attention from the very first until the last. It has a very different ending but you will not be disappointed. Many thanks to the author and the publisher for an E-copy that I was able to read and I am happy to leave my review.

One Wrong Move (Jeopardy Falls Book #1): (A Private Investigator Thriller Romantic Suspense Set in Arizona)by Danni Pettry

This first book in this series is a winner for sure. I loved and enjoyed It immensely. It was like reading two different suspense thrillers with romance added in. We have a couple working together for the insurance company for art gallery heists at three different stores that have artifacts of great value. Andi is the one that is the fraud insurance investigator who was let go of her last job as an FBI analyst because they said she botched the evidence. She knows she was set up and that she is innocent. She did the right thing but someone intervened after she got the DNA and the different evidence. There is no way she can prove that she is innocent because she is no longer there…..The brother of the security guy, Christian, who she is working with now is the very one who had evidence to prove her guilty. But now as a request from her best friend to reinvestigate and he is no longer directly involved, Deckard reluctantly agrees to reinvestigate and see if there were any loopholes that he missed, although he does not believe that there is any but to his surprise…. wow you must get this book to read all that unfolds you will certainly enjoy it like I did… Thanks to the publisher for an early copy and I am happy to leave my review.

Fatal Witness (Pearl River Book #2): (Romantic Suspense K-9 Thriller Cold Case)by Patricia Bradley

While reading Fatal Witness I am reminded of why Patricia Bradley is one of my favorite authors. I also love reading about cold cases and the way that they are solved. She combines suspense, mystery and bone chilling, holding on to your seat excitement in her books and this one does not disappoint. This book revolves around the mystery of a nine year old child whose parents were murdered and her uncle, her daddy’s brother has raised her. She has no recollection of her parents or where she lived before and he is very careful not to reveal anything that happened to her parents or as to why they left and as to why they are living where they are now. He’s always been very protective of her, didn’t want any pictures of her out anywhere and never encouraged her to talk about her parents. This was very strange. She is very gifted in pottery/art and has her own studio. Someone did take a picture of her and put it in a magazine for sculptures and from that the mystery begins to be solved. She was recognized by the resemblance to her murdered mother by her grandmother who never gave up searching for her missing grand daughter. The name is not the same but she looks so much like her daughter that she feels sure that this is her…..Thus begins the search and the frightful experience this starts, for the killer is still out there… I received a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions and comments are my own.

Cold Threat (Ryland & St. Clair Book #2): (An FBI Profiler Thriller Romantic Suspense Series) by Nancy Mehl

If you like thrills and chills in a mystery book then “Cold Threat” is certainly the book for you. I love the way that Mehl describes places and people until you can actually see them in your mind’s eye and be right there when they are talking or when the deeds are committed. I also love the way that Mehl brings in faith and God in her books…. Ryland and St. Clair have finally got their business up and running and waiting for customers. St. Claire’s dad who is a police detective has something that he wants them to look into. It has bothered him for years, although the man who committed these murders was found guilty and has ben serving time for them. This has bothered him for over 20 years as similar crimes have been committed during these years and he believes it is a serial killer still doing these same types of crimes. He wants them to profile the killer for him and give him some sort of lead as to Who and Why he is killing seemingly innocent people. The only clue he has in these murders is that it happens when there is snow on the ground and a little snowman is attached to a tree or something around the house where the murders have been committed and the house is burned…. Hold on to your seats for an exciting ride as Ryland and St. Clair unraveled the few clues they have and the real murderer is apprehended…. Thanks to Mehl and the publisher for an early E copy and I am very happy to leave my review.