Arrow that Flies: Blood Brothers in Christ Book One by Sadie and Sophie Cuffe

January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Arrow that Flies: Blood Brothers in Christ Book One by Sadie and Sophie Cuffe
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Inspirational, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (145 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

As undercover agent, Jackie Duncan, ferrets out environmental activist Rand Adams and his turbulent plans for the logging town of Stellar’s Ford, she sees double when identical twin, Robbie, assumes his brother’s identity. After nearly getting skewered by an arrow at a tree-spiking site, Jackie’s list of suspects grows, and her rural childhood haven boils over with protests and arson. At every turn, Rand Adams is a step ahead of her.

When her investigative work won’t turn the tables, Jackie stubbornly befriends this would-be enemy and discovers, though they share the same face, Robbie is not his volatile brother. But who is he, and will their fragile love and common faith be enough to weather the arrival of brother, Rand, and his claims of being a kidnapped pawn in a cat-and-mouse game that’s about to turn deadly for all of them?

Robbie is a changed man, but a wounded soul from his past lurks in the darkness waiting to take revenge.

Sadie and Sopie Cuffe set the stage for an exciting mystery from page one when Robbie’s carefully ordered world is thrown into chaos by the kidnapping of his estranged twin brother, Rand. The message delivered on the end of an arrow is truly chilling and had me eagerly turning pages. As if posing as his brother and trying to keep the situation in Stellar’s Ford from boiling over weren’t enough, Jackie crashes into Robbie’s life. Jackie is there to help, but her presence only complicates matters. Even worse, Rand’s kidnapper now has Jackie in her sights. Will Jackie and Robbie discover the person behind the arrows before it’s too late?

Robbie is a hard nut to crack. It was clear from the start that Robbie is a good man, but he seemed very distant from those around him for a large part of the book. He bottles his emotions up and connects with animals far more easily than people. He’s even on bad terms with his own twin. However, as the story progressed, it became clear that Robbie is hiding a wounded heart. The revelations concerning Robbie’s past aren’t brought to light until close to the end of the book, but the journey is certainly worth it.

I liked Jackie immediately. Robbie compares her to a tornado, and I completely agree. Jackie is one of those people who cares for everyone around her, but completely forgets to take care of herself. He provides practical and direct instructions on viagra price http://djpaulkom.tv/balls-thighs-and-bae-cooking-with-the-kom-for-super-bowl-sunday/ how to use Kamagra. Sometimes Erectile Dysfunction condition can be the first sign of heart problems. Recommended site levitra cheapest This is very light to digest and relieves colic pain. 7.Abdominal female viagra canada Massage also helps to relieve indigestion. I focused on this topic in my EBook: Healthy viagra prescription cost Pancreas, Healthy You. While her desk is a complete mess, Jackie isn’t scatter brained. She’s smart, sharp, and more than a match for any challenge that comes her way.

The list of people who could possibly be behind the events at Stellar’s Ford is quite long. It seems that everyone has a strong opinion about logging the trees in the area. Each suspect has a good motive, and I had a hard time sorting out who was the true culprit. Like Robbie, I was very surprised to discover that the root of all the problems goes back much further than anyone imagined.

Robbie and Jackie are complete opposites, but they do have one important thing in common, their mutual faith in Christ. When Jackie and Robbie first meet, they don’t really like each other. They both had a lot on their minds and they each suspected the other of being up to no good. Jackie and Robbie keep each other on their toes and their teasing banter is quite entertaining. When they profess their faith to each other, their relationship takes a very positive turn. For most of the story, Jackie and Robbie’s bond grows slowly, but naturally. However close to the end of the story, everything seems to be put on the fast track. Given that the pace of their relationship was slow through most of the book, it didn’t seem to fit that they would suddenly make such life changing decisions without knowing more about each other. I would have liked to see Jackie and Robbie spend more time together outside of the crisis at Stellar’s Ford. Despite this issue, I really enjoyed watching Jackie and Robbie grow together and have no doubt that their happy ending is meant to be.

Arrow that Flies is certainly an exciting mystery. The pacing was well done, the characters were extremely likable, and I was kept guessing until the very end. Anyone looking for a romantic suspense with a heartwarming ending should give Arrow that Flies a try.

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Samue​l’s Promise by Leah Leonard

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Samue​l’s Promise by Leah Leonard
Publisher: Devine Destinies
Genre: Historical, Holiday, Inspirational
Length: Full Length (260 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 books
Reviewed by Geranium

Set in the late 1800s, Samuel’s Promise describes the love story of Samuel and Nancy Ruggles who were forced together by faith and the desire to serve God overseas in Hawaii. Samuel’s friend Henry Opukaha’ia, a native Hawaiian, dies before he can lead the missionaries to his homeland, Samuel promises him on his deathbed he will indeed return to Hawaii to fulfill his friend’s dying wish. Samuel has one problem—he’s not married and the company will only accept couples to the group. Nancy Wells works in the office of the Foreign Mission School and she too believes God is calling her to serve overseas, but after her true love was killed years earlier, Nancy closed her heart to everyone but God, and learns she too must find a husband quickly if her dream is to become reality.

Nancy is stuck in the past. For the last ten years, she’s mourned her dead love, Thomas, and refused to move on. Now God’s going to give her a kick in the rear, throwing her in the path of Samuel Ruggles. Both are unmarried, both feel the call as missionaries, and both will need to marry someone by the end of the week if they want to go on the mission trip to the Sandwich Islands.

Both Nancy and Samuel are well portrayed. I felt Nancy’s humiliation when she overhears a conversation between Samuel and Lucy Thurston, who, with her husband, runs a mission school. Samuel puts his foot right in his mouth, telling Mrs. Thurston he’s not interested in marrying Nancy, even to secure a place with the mission. Migraine, nasal blockage, dyspepsia are a portion of the more effective ones are buy sildenafil but there are some alternatives like horny goat weed, maca or safed musli. levitra is a tablet that consists of an active ingredient called Sildenafil. Erectile Dysfunction: cialis online sales A problem which causes men to suffer from damage to nerves and tissues in the reproductive organs. First, check over here now viagra 50 mg it can promote the blood circulation. You would be offered several pills like http://deeprootsmag.org/2019/08/19/robert-neubeckers-little-plane-that-could/ online pharmacy levitra, viagra, order generic viagra & Sildenafil and vardenafil are all drugs which work to battle with the difficulties & helps men enhances their sex manners.

Poor Nancy. Every time the author described Nancy’s stringy brown hair, I wanted to haul her off to CVS and buy her a large bottle of volumizing shampoo. But, alas, no CVS in the late 1800’s, and, after a little prompting from God in the form of a dream about the two of them, Samuel decides Nancy is the woman for him. Yes, I did enjoy seeing Samuel squirm as he tries to convince Nancy he really does want to marry her.

This is at bottom a straightforward story of the beginning of a marriage and a sea voyage, without many twists and turns. In spite of this, the author managed to hold my interest throughout. I worried, reading about poor Samuel’s chest congestion, that he had consumption – in which case his goose would have been cooked – but, fortunately, it turned out to be what I’m guessing was a bad case of pneumonia (the author never specifies), and Nancy spends most of the sea voyage nursing Samuel back to health.

I did find the missionary aspects of this novel disturbing, as I believe very strongly in not imposing my own cultural prejudices on others, and that is exactly what I see the missionaries do with the islanders when they make them clothing. However, putting aside my disparaging views of missionaries in general, in this case the author has done a good job in showing that the islanders, or specifically Hewahewa, are looking to be saved.

I was not, I admit, paying attention in Social Studies, and thus the information that the author manages to drop into the novel about the Sandwich Islanders and the visions of their spiritual leader, Hewahewa interesting enough to encourage me to look for a book about the history of the islands. There’s just enough here to move the novel forward and tantalize the reader. Library, here I come.

If you like historical romance and want a satisfying, inspirational story, don’t miss this well written, well plotted novel. You won’t be disappointed.

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True Surrender by Tracey Cramer-Kelly

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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True Surrender by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
Publisher: Tracey Cramer-Kelly
Genre: Contemporary, Inspirational
Length: Full Length (272 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Sunflower

When Major Aaron Bricewick is rescued from Afghanistan terrorists, he thinks the worst is over. But his personal journey is just beginning…

The first surprise is the amputation of one of his legs.

The second is the woman he left behind, now a widow with a 4-year-old son – and his new prosthetist (artificial limb maker).

He vows that losing his leg won’t derail his career. But maintaining his outward appearance as a got-it-together officer becomes increasingly difficult as he faces one personal demon after another – and sees his career aspirations slipping away. And though he has no intention of expanding his life to include a woman, his heart has other ideas – and he finds himself questioning the very foundation of his personal beliefs.

When violence – and unexpected redemption – touch his life again, Aaron must make a stand. Which will he choose: duty or love?

A man tormented by nightmares and the after affects of a capture, and a woman who has lost so much, but still feels blessed. These two amazing people have met and loved each other before, but now are brought face to face again. True Surrender is Aaron and Holly’s story, and along the way are some powerful scenarios and deep, emotional conflict that needs resolving.

Aaron Bricewick wakes up in a strange place after being imprisoned by terrorists. His memories are of bad, disturbing things and he can’t shake those feelings away. But Aaron is now home in America, free, and he’s in for a long ride ahead because he has to adapt to his new life.

A major in the Army, a man like Aaron is used to being independent, strong, and capable. Now he’s not so sure, and his desire to not allow anyone in to help deal with his pain is slowly eating away at him. My heart went out to this man, and though he’s only a character in a book, there are many men like him out in the real world that could be and possibly are going through the same thing that Aaron did. That’s what makes him such a character to relate to, and his strong emotions pulled me into this book and never let go.

Holly Rossiter is a widowed mother of a wonderful little boy. What Holly doesn’t expect when she goes into work one day is to come face to face with a man from her past, and have to deliver some startling news to him. She loved Aaron long ago, but their different paths in life caused the pair to drifted apart. What matters now is Holly is here for Aaron, and wants to see him through this difficult time. Not many could go through such a traumatic experience only to meet up again with someone they never thought he’d see again. This is a new beginning for Holly and Aaron, along with Holly’s young son, Nick.

True Surrender has an outstanding plot that holds on tightly to the readers emotions, strong characters that you won’t be able to forget, and intense situations that will either make or break it for this couple. It’s a contemporary romance with light inspirational aspects. Aaron must come to terms with life and God and accept what has become of him even thought he fails to understand why. And Holly, despite the things she’s lost, embraces life as a blessing. As light and dark join forces, it’s only a matter of time before love finds its way into their lives once again.

I enjoyed this book and was glad to be able to read it. The author takes a story that could be part of someone’s real life and keeps the reader engaged the whole while. Readers, if you’re looking for a sensual contemporary story to captivate you, then rush on out and get a copy of True Surrender, and I no time, you’ll surrender your heart to these inspiring characters.

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Mistaken Identity by K. Dawn Byrd

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Mistaken Identity by K. Dawn Byrd
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc.
Genre: Inspirational, YA, contemp
Length: Short Story (110 Pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 books
Reviewed by Fennel

Eden Morgan makes a list of six goals to accomplish in order to have the best summer ever. Getting a boyfriend, which is perhaps the most important goal, becomes complicated when she and her best friend, Lexi, fall for the same guy. Since Lexi is popular, gorgeous, and always gets her guy, Eden thinks she doesn’t have a chance.

Channing Johnson is everything Eden’s ever dreamed of and she can’t believe he just moved in next door. When he starts showing interest in her, she’s overjoyed…until she sees him out on a date with Lexi. He says Lexi talked him into it to repay her for tutoring him. Lexi says they’re in love.

Eden doesn’t know who to believe and is forced to choose between her best friend and the guy of her dreams. Nothing is as it seems and no matter who she chooses, someone will get hurt.

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By writing in the first person, Ms Byrd allows her readers to get right into her heroine Eden’s head and there you find all the angst and insecurities of the average teen. That said, Eden is no wimp.

When she discovers Lexi, her ‘best’ friend, is nothing of the kind, Eden has choices to make. Does she remain in character or does she make a push beyond her comfort zone and go for what she wants? In Lexi Ms Byrd dramatically highlights the dilemma Christian teens face in today’s ‘because I want it, I can have it’ culture. The tension between Eden and Lexi takes off into the stratosphere when Channing, the new boy, arrives in town.

From a writer as visual as Ms Byrd, it is hard not to imagine yourself there beside Eden, Lexi and Channing. She creates realistic characters and then places them in situations most people can relate to in some form or other, and bingo, the empathy is there between reader and the characters and kept me engaged to the end.

Despite being unfamiliar as I am with the American school culture and atmosphere, I had no problem engaging with her cast.

I’d be surprised if Ms Byrd’s transition to the YA genre does not create a whole new raft of reader/fans for her books. A very good read.

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The Visionary by Pamela S. Thibodeaux

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Visionary by Pamela S. Thibodeaux
Publisher: Five Star – imprint of Gale
Genre: Inspirational, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (272 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 books
Reviewed by Camellia

A Visionary is someone who sees into the future, Taylor Forrestier sees into the past but only as it pertains to her work. Hailed by her peers as “a visionary with an instinct for beauty and an eye for the unique” Taylor is undoubtedly a brilliant architect and gifted designer. But she and twin brother Trevor, share more than a successful business. The two share a childhood wrought with lies and deceit and the kind of abuse that’s disgustingly prevalent in today’s society. Can the love of God and the awesome healing power of His grace and mercy free the twins from their past and open their hearts to the good plan and the future He has for their lives?

Find out in…The Visionary ~ Where the awesome power of God’s love heals the most wounded of souls.

How to survive and thrive after horrific childhood abuse is a quest that drives both Taylor and Trevor Forrestier. They suffered physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally at the hands of a brutal father.

Even though she still has nightmares, Taylor, with the help of the compassionate, spiritual pastor Dan Hebert, is finding her way to a place where she can cope with the past. She knows deep down that she will never get to a true peace until her twin brother Trevor finds his way to get past the horrors that they suffered together. He carries a burden of guilt for not being able to protect Taylor from their cruel, out-of-control drunken father. He has a rage inside him even though the father is dead, and he still questions why God would let such things happen to children.

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Alex Broussard, a rich financial analyst; Pam, the super office manager and friend for Taylor and Trevor; Steve, the Forrestiers’ foreman; and even the insecure, disruptive Colleen along with Pastor Dan Heberty are all involved in Trevor and Taylor’s struggle to find their way to a redemptive love that can give them peace and allow them to move on to live fulfilling lives.

The Visionary has a touch of sermonizing at times as it gently but firmly nudges the reader along with Taylor and Trevor as they find their way to God who heals all wounds and grants strength to those who seek Him. This story gives the reader a heartwarming, fun, and captivating journey with the characters as they find romantic love that bubble with happiness. It also shows the reader how the characters struggle with “real-life’ issues like loyalty, forgiveness, grief, pain, anger, frustration, etc. as they strive to “Trust in the Lord and lean not unto thine own understanding”—a big order in real life just like it is in the story.

The Visionary is a thought-provoking novel that touches the spirit that abides beneath the sophistication and bravado veneer that is used for protective armor against “the slings and arrows” of a secular world that so often scoffs at the spiritual. Pamela Thibodeaux gives the reader interesting and unusual reading that affirms and reveals the power of LOVE on many levels.

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Pursued by Lillian Duncan

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Pursued by Lillian Duncan
Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Inspirational, Suspense/Mystery, Holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Length: Full Length (269 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 books
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Big-city Lawyer. Country Farmer. In the normal course of events, their lives would never intersect… But some accidents aren’t meant to be avoided. When attorney Reggie Meyers crashes into Dylan Monroe on the freeway, it makes a bad day even worse—or so she thinks until she discovers she’s the prey in the deadly hunt of an unknown killer. Now, trusting this man she hardly knows is Reggie’s best chance for survival. The problem? Reggie doesn’t trust anyone. When Dylan catches a glimpse of Reggie’s ransacked apartment, his protective instincts kick in. He wants to help her, but she’s not inclined to believe a simple country farmer has what it takes. Reggie doesn’t realize Dylan knows a lot about hunting—and being hunted. He’s up for the task of trapping a killer, keeping Reggie safe, and winning her heart—if she’ll let him.

Reggie’s bad day just got a whole lot worse.

Reggie is certainly the most interesting lawyer I’ve had the pleasure of reading about. She had my sympathy from the very start of the book. First, she bungles an important contract, and then she’s in a wreck in holiday traffic. Fortunately the man in the other car is Dylan Monroe. Dylan insists on driving her home. Once there, they find that Reggie’s apartment has been ransacked. As if that weren’t enough, when Dylan and Reggie come back to clean the apartment on the day after Thanksgiving, someone starts shooting at her. Dylan insists he can protect her, but Reggie has trust issues. Will she take a leap of faith and trust a man she’s hardly knows?

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I also loved the way that Dylan witnessed to Reggie. Reggie grew up in foster care and doesn’t trust or depend on anyone but herself, and she certainly doesn’t have any faith in God. However, Dylan, his family, and friends slowly begin to change her mind. Dylan shared his faith with Reggie simply by living a life following Christ’s example.

I thought that Dylan and Reggie made a good couple despite coming from completely different worlds. Reggie loves the city and wants nothing more than to be a successful attorney. Her trust issues make it hard for anyone to get close to her. Dylan’s heart resides in the country on his farm. He’s an open and trusting soul willing to lend a hand to help a stranger. Despite the huge differences in their lives, Dylan and Reggie find themselves falling in love. I liked that their love for each other didn’t magically fix all their issues. They really had to work for their happy ending, but there is no doubt in my mind that they will have a very happy life together.

Pursued is a fast paced story filled with characters that defy expectations. I recommend it to anyone who likes a good romantic suspense mixed with an inspirational message.

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Renegade Hearts by Anne Patrick

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Renegade Hearts by Anne Patrick
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc.
Genre: Inspirational, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (158 Pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 books
Reviewed by Fennel

Single mother, Jenny Holloway, has her hands full running a 1200-acre ranch, and keeping her daredevil son out of the emergency room. So when her foreman suggests she hire on his son Gil Montgomery, who just got home from the war, Jenny jumps at the opportunity of having another skilled cowboy around.

Gil was used to taking orders, even from women. What he wasn’t prepared for was the feelings this little firecracker of a woman triggered in him. Jenny is a lot like the bronco she’s rescued and is now trying to break. The unexpected death of her husband has left her jaded and afraid to risk her heart getting broken again. Somehow, he has to gain her trust and prove that he isn’t going anywhere.

In Renegade Hearts, author Anne Patrick takes a bunch of strong and delightful characters and presents a charming, gentle story of family love, family differences, of loss and the courage to go forward. And as is her way, Ms Patrick chucks in some suspense and weaves it through the book, not revealing the outcome until the end of the story.

Widowed for two years, Jenny Holloway has a farm to run, a young son to raise, a reputation to build on and the arrival of her stockman’s son, Gil, to contend with. So she’s strong, yes, but not perfect. She discovers plenty of insecurities she has to deal with. Doctors say that this method is most suitable cialis canadian try this link for you. The medicine was out of reach of the cheap sildenafil hands of the people of all classes. Elaborating on the causes and symptoms of Orchitis Literally, it is very obvious that Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicle. find this page cialis uk Acupuncture: – Fine needles viagra on line pharmacy can be your saviours. She’s not prepared to forgive her step-father for the harsh things he said at her husband’s funeral, and she often stumbles when trying to explain her actions to her son. And when it comes to her growing feelings for Gil, she’s left high and dry trying to come to terms with them let alone explain them to herself, or anyone else. Her passionate love of horses means she sets up a rescue operation with her friend and in doing so goes head-to-head with an influential but disliked local.

Injured in the line of duty, Gil is not pleased to find himself heading back home to the place he couldn’t wait to leave, until he meets Jenny Holloway and accepts a job on her farm.

But did he accept the job because he needed it, or because he’d fallen in love with the woman on first sight?

So many inner conflicts are going on within every character, both major and secondary. And Ms Patrick has a full cast of them. Zach, Jenny’s son is a charmer and worked his way into this reader’s heart almost instantly. The interaction between Zach and Gil as they get to know each other is masterful and heart-warming.

And brilliant wordsmith that she is, Anne Patrick writes a tight and fluent tale where every word matters. There are emotional highs and lows and laughter and tears. There is crime, greed and betrayals.

Whether writing on-the-edge-of-your-seat mystery and suspense, or gentle family life with suspense entwined, Anne Patrick is an author worthy of your Keeper shelf.

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In Sheep’s Clothing by Michelle Sutton

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In Sheep’s Clothing by Michelle Sutton
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Inspirational, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (91 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 books
Reviewed by Poinsettia

When entrepreneur Stephanie Miller meets successful accountant Jacob Wells, sparks fly, but at least they’re the good kind. Their initial attraction to each other is evident, and their business skills compliment each other. Unfortunately they’ve both had bad luck with love in the past, but this time God is part of their relationship. So what could go wrong with a match made in heaven? For one, Stephanie launches a business with a new friend without telling Jacob about it. Oh, and that friend just happens to be someone Jacob used to date; someone who wants to break them up for her own nefarious reasons. Will Stephanie listen to her new best friend, or will she listen to her heart?

Stephanie’s simple life just got a whole lot more complicated.

Just when Stephanie thought her life was back on track, everything goes wrong. Her relationship with Jacob was going well until tax season hit and he didn’t have any extra time to spend with her. Then Stephanie met Brittny. At first the two friends hit it off, but Jacob and Brittny have a past and a mutual dislike of each other. To make matters worse, it appears that Stephanie has a stalker who knows her deepest fear. With Jacob and Brittny pointing their fingers at each other, Stephanie must decide who to trust before it’s too late.

One of the things I enjoyed most about In Sheep’s Clothing was the romantic connection between Stephanie and Jacob. They have great chemistry and a desire to foster a relationship founded in a mutual faith in Christ. It was a pleasure watching them get to know each other. Both Stephanie and Jacob have decided to save sex for marriage, which is certainly a tough standard to maintain when they are so much in love. I liked the fact that Ms. Sutton didn’t shy away from describing the passion and heat of their relationship or their struggle to remain virgins.

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Jacob is definitely the right man for Stephanie. He’s a man of principles who knows what he wants out of life. He did tend to be a bit rigid at times, but as the story progressed I thought Stephanie balanced that side of his personality out nicely. It was clear early on that Jacob cared deeply for Stephanie and had an overwhelming desire to protect her when he discovered she had made friends with Brittny. However, I admired the fact that Jacob let Stephanie make a decision about Brittny on her own. He simply answered her questions when she asked them and was there for her when she needed him. He is a hero every sense of the word.

Over all, I thought In Sheep’s Clothing was a good read. I truly enjoyed the romance between Stephanie and Jacob. Anyone looking for a sweet Christian romance with a dash of suspense should give In Sheep’s Clothing a try.

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Shard​s of Ashley by Karen Wiesner

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Shard​s of Ashley by Karen Wiesner
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Genre: Contemporary, Inspirational
Length: Full Length (334 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 books
Reviewed by Geranium

In order to reconcile her past, she must face the terrible truth she buried long ago…and in doing so, she gambles with her heart and the salvation of her own soul.

Ashley Savage grew up in a troubled home with a competitive, pampered sister and an abusive, ridiculing mother who played at being a Christian when she needed to…and led Ashley to more addictions than one child could handle. As an adult, Ashley tells herself she’s put the extreme fears of the past behind her, but she spends most of her time repairing the crumbling wall holding back the horrors she’s not willing to face ever again. She’s become a woman against the world.

The one man who has the annoying habit of getting through her defenses is Jay Samuels, a military chaplain and soon-to-be pastor. Much as Ashley wants to leave him behind like she believes she has the rest of her past, Jay is ambitious to a fault where she’s concerned. He hears only what he wants to hear—and he doesn’t want to hear that she doesn’t love him as much as he loves her.

But even Jay doesn’t realize the extent of all she’s buried deep inside her own subconscious…and what keeps her from giving herself willingly to the God she knows is drawing her inexorably to Himself, to the one place she can’t run, where she can no longer hide…

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This is a well written, fast moving romance about a very damaged heroine who has, understandably, decided God has not been listening to her. The author does an excellent job of portraying both the heroine’s initial belief that God doesn’t answer her prayers, and therefore is a fraud, and her realization that he will listen, if only she will come out of her shell, stop keeping silent about the horrors of her past, and reach out.

I was particularly moved by Jay’s response to realizing that he took her parents’ pious mouthings at face value, and that he failed to be there for Ashley in the way she needed him to be. The reaction of the church elders when he confronts them with their blindness is believable. I wanted to shake the elders and give Jay a hug. But the author raises an interesting problem here: how ready should we be to question someone else’s professions of faith? Do we embrace them with open arms, even if we have doubts, hoping that they will see the light, or do we hold them at arms length, questioning their faith?

I did find the author’s slipping a couple of passages of sermonizing in the guise of Jay’s journal entries ot be rather heavy handed, and Ashley’s behavior towards her therapist at the beginning of the novel reminded me of the actions of a spoiled child rather than arousing the sympathy it was doubtless meant to. Still, I found Ashley largely sympathetic, and the characters and the situations portrayed in the book are ones that I continue to turn over in my mind.

If you enjoy inspirational romance about serious spiritual dilemmas, you’re sure to enjoy this fine book.

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Falling Star by Karen Wiesner

November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Angelfire Trilogy Book 1: Falling Star by Karen Wiesner
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Genre: Inspirational, contemporary
Length: Full Length (172 pgs)
Heat: Sweet
Rating: 4 books
Reviewed By Dianthus

A man of God, a fallen angel. Two different worlds, one undying love… For the first time in her life, Rori Mason is independent, supporting herself; she has friends who love her, and-most importantly-she respects herself. She’s vowed never to allow a man to hurt her again. Nate Jovanovich broke the heart of a younger, less cynical Rori by marrying her rival. 11 years later, Nate has lost his wife, gained a child and, at the end of it all, realizes Rori is still the woman of his heart.

If you enjoy good quality reading, with a great ending and wonderful characters this is a story for you. Aurora and Nathan are great characters that will pull you in and keep you page turning until you can’t wait to pick the next book in this series.

Aurora never had it easy in life. With a father that never showed her he loved her and a wild streak and mile wild she never expected to find that she lost her heart to the boy next door, who was in love with God as much as her. One night a kiss is shared and there is no going back. She gave her heart away and never got it back. For the rest, the question must be asked, what deeper dangers are the drugs merely masking and cialis 20 mg my link at what expense to their whole health picture? (The drug information in this article is an informative overview only – not a diagnostic tool. Tell your sperobertrobb.com levitra salet on the off chance that you are experiencing any sort of cardiovascular sickness, kidney and liver illness, then it is ideal to avoid this illness Joint Pain, affecting one or more joints are caught. Kamagra is viagra without prescription uk recommended by the several doctors in the middle of the nineteenth century. You viagra prices can gain more knowledge on impotence through Impotence Updates. When her love was taken away she ran, as far and as fast as she could from the truth, for eleven years she harbored uncertainty and doubt about Nathan.

Nathan has loved Aurora all his life it seemed, but after a shared passionate kiss his all-consuming love for her scared him. He feared that if he stayed with her that he would lose everything and that he love of God would be tested because of her. So he married another, but he dreamed of Auroraand love her from afar for eleven years until his wife died. Meeting Aurora again brought back his love and he realized that he had given her his heart when they first met and that they were meant to be together.

But after a life lived apart for so long, secrets and doubts threaten the tender love they share, and only time will tell if they can weather the storm to find that they were made to be together.

Falling Star was something that hit me unexpectedly. This book was nothing that I was anticipating when I started reading, but the story drew me in and I couldn’t stop until I knew how it ended. The characters were so well written that it was hard to not imagine this story being something that happened in real life that I was just watching as it unfolded. Karen Wiesner is definitely on my keeper list.

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