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A Noble Scheme

by Roseanna White

MY REVIEW

One of my favorite books by this author. The book deals with real life struggles and the strength God gives for us to walk his path-to trust the Master Architect.

I love the characters in this story. The main characters grow so much in Christ, and the secondary characters are just as fun and help the main characters so much.

The storyline pulls off a fantastic and amazing surprise better than some suspense genre books I have read. It is incredibly well done, and I love how that twist eventually brings the characters closer through God’s strength.

Wonderful characters, terrific and engaging story, and some amazing and well done surprises. I truly loved this story for its theme of heartbreak, forgiveness, and it’s strong faith theme that is so well woven into a suspense/mystery story.

I’ve read all of this author’s books, and I have to say that this may just be my favorite. I’d probably change my mind if rereading a previous book which is why I won’t say for sure. The faith theme, growth of the characters, and suspense/mystery elements are amazingly and beautifully well done. 

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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In the Shadow of the River

By Ann Gabhart

MY REVIEW

I do not recall having ever read a book with the setting on a showboat. That made this story quite unique. The author makes the setting come alive. I am a homebody and love “nesting”, but I could feel the draw of the setting as I read the book. The boat and the entertainment was fascinating.


I really enjoyed the characters in this book. There is quite a bit of character growth in Jacci and Gabe. They both face difficulties, and those are used to test their faith.The faith and hope theme are well done and woven well into the story. Yes, the story is predictable, but it’s interesting and enjoyable getting to the conclusion.


I wasn’t surprised by much of the mystery/suspense in the novel, but there were one or two interesting twist and turns.
This author writes such interesting stories, and this one definitely didn’t disappoint.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Match in the Making

By Jen Turano

MY REVIEW

What an absolutely fun story!! I honestly think this is the best novel I have read by this author. That is really saying something since I have read all her books, and I own them all. 

Miss Gwendolyn Brinley is a wonderfully fun character. I really enjoyed her interactions with the kids. Kids in books is a favorite of mine, and these kids were so fun. Her interactions with people is wonderful…including Walter of course. Several scenes in the church were so fun, and children really do make everything so much more lively.

Walter grows so much throughout the book, and it is wonderful to see him bond with his three lively and heartwarming children.

I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue, wit, antics, and characters in another terrific book by this author. A fun read is a must from time to time, and Ms. Turano is definitely an author that serves up lots of that to her readers.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own

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In Love’s Time

By Kate Breslin

MY REVIEW

Marcus finally gets his story…and what a story! I really enjoyed the suspense and mystery plot in this one. It really keeps the reader engaged. The main characters are fantastic, and I love that old characters are well woven into this one. For me, though, this was plot driven with all the intrigue that was present in the story.

With a faith theme that was incredibly strong and so valuable to the story, it truly fits in the inspirational market. I have read quite a few books this year in which this particular element was disappointing. I really enjoyed the faith thread that was so well woven into the story.

I prefer less romance in my stories, but I think most readers will be pleased. The witty banter is well written, and the attraction is not on looks alone but on the character that lies beneath the surface.

History takes a bit of a back seat in this one for a Kate Breslin novel, but it is completely fascinating. I, of course, learned things I did not know. The reader really feels as if they are taking the journey themselves. The historical backdrop is wonderful. WWI isn’t as common as other wars so I really enjoyed the history.

The characters, fascinating history, strong faith theme, and intrigue plot all combine to create a wonderful novel.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Targeted

By Lynette Eason, Lynn Blackburn, and Natalie Walters

MY REVIEW

( This is a guest post by my teenage daughter. I wanted to change things up a bit. )

On the Run by Lynette Eason 
This little story was the best one of all three! So good suspense, great faith theme, and wonderful characters. It started off with a perfect chapter to keep the reader from putting it down. I read the story in two days! It was well written, one of the best books from this author. 

Deadly Objective by Lynn Blackburn
A good little short story with really good banter between the characters. I love that. The suspense was a little slow, not a lot of action to it. The romance took more precedence than I liked. The faith theme could have been an amazing one, but there was very little to the story. I enjoyed the banter, dialogue, and jokes the best. 

Caught in the Crosshairs by Natalie Walter
An okay novella. I liked it, but the romance was a bit much. The suspense was an interesting plot. All in all it is a good little story, just not my favorite. 
All well worth reading, if you really like short stories like I do. Enjoyed the whole book. 

All opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher.

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The Bride of Blackfriars Lane

By Michelle Griep

MY REVIEW

4.5 stars
Delightful and fun with so much wit…the characters are fantastic, and the story never stops. It’s such an incredibly fun novel from beginning to end.

This is the second book in a series of two, and I was thrilled when I found out a sequel to the first was releasing. Many books written in England are written about the elite and wealthy. This is a totally different kind of read, and probably far more realistic for most that lived during that time.

The characters are terrific, the mystery well written, the faith theme so very good and intrinsic to the tale, and the storyline is incredible. There is so much to like about this story.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own..

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Elysium Tide

By James Hannibal

MY REVIEW

I so enjoy this author’s books. 

A terrific suspense storyline with his signature fantastic characters! Hannibal is so incredibly good at writing interesting characters and putting them together to make a thoroughly well written suspense read.

This story has more facets than most of his. This book is quite a bit different than his last read. The faith theme is done well and so different than most authors. I think that is true for most of his stories. I really enjoy different so I don’t plan on missing any of his reads.

The author managed to give me two big surprises that I didn’t see coming. The twists and turns are so well done. I like the pace of this read. Its suspense is incredibly well written, but it doesn’t seem too fast paced which many fictional suspense stories are.just too fast for me.

If you enjoyed this read, I highly recommend The Paris Betrayal which is an amazing read. If you like Natalie Walters, then try this authors books. James Hannibal does not disappoint. It’s a strictly suspense not romantic suspense story which I totally love. This book has faith, suspense, story, and wonderful characters—everything I love in a story. So…do not miss it!

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Where the Road Bends

Rachel Fordham

MY REVIEW

Another sweet story from Rachel Fordham. It has an early twist so that it does not end up like one thinks at the beginning. After a few chapters it is pretty predictable, but a sweet storyline none-the-less.

I loved the characters in this story, and they are what endeared the book to me. Flawed characters that really touch the heart..both main and secondary characters are wonderful.

I do think in the last year or so that I have read so many stories of woman abused by men. I have to admit that story line is getting a bit old and redundant. At least in this story it isn’t steeped in that for which I am thankful.

There is an orphan boy in this one, and I love reading books with children as main characters. Something about the dynamic of having a child who needs love that adds much to a story. 

It is a sweet, simple story that touches the heart. I have enjoyed all the books I have read by this author. I have one I have not read, and I hope to rectify that soon.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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The Spark of Love

By Amanda Cabot

MY REVIEW

This was an enjoyable book. I have enjoyed each book in this series. The characters are really enjoyable. The reader knows that secrets will come out eventually so it makes it interesting to find out how and what is going to ensue afterwards.

Then the book is full of suspense/mystery of things the reader doesn’t know. This kept me reading for a long while and finishing quickly. However,the town of Mesquite Springs and its interesting cast of characters is what really keeps the book moving…and intriguing. I really enjoy the relationships here…father and daughter, lovers, and all the interesting relationships that make up life.

The faith theme is good, and is a natural part of the story. It is well done.

I really enjoyed this book. I think the growing relationship between father and daughter is what really touched me. It was sweet. I’m close to my own daddy so this part of the story was what really kept me from wanting to put the book down. I enjoyed this series and recommend all three.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Ever Constant

By Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse

MY REVIEW

The final story in the Treasures of Nome series is fantastic! I really enjoyed all the characters in this series. In the final book Whitney feels alone, confused…and tries to be strong. Being the oldest in the family, I do understand that part of her personality.

The story is incredibly well done. Life’s struggles are there, but God is always there as well. This story has a sweet love story; wonderful, vivid characters: and a deep faith theme that is so intrinsic to the story and magnificently done.

The final story in the Treasures of Nome series is fantastic! I really enjoyed all the characters in this series. In the final book Whitney feels alone, confused…and tries to be strong. Being the oldest in the family, I do understand that part of her personality.

The story is incredibly well done. Life’s struggles are there, but God is always there as well. This story has a sweet love story; wonderful, vivid characters: and a deep faith theme that is so intrinsic to the story and magnificently done.

I really enjoyed each of these novels, and I’m rather sad to see their tale come to an end. Go got your copy of the series-wonderful reads!

I really enjoyed each of these novels, and I’m rather sad to see their tale come to an end. Go got your copy of the series-wonderful reads!

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