Mary Connealy has a gift for drawing readers into her stories quickly with surprising circumstances and a compelling writing style. Some of the situations in her stories are far-fetched, and yet she makes them work… Falcon is fascinating! I could almost hear his drawl as he narrated his portions of […]
While I’m sad to see the conclusion of the delightful Grace-by-the-Sea series, I was also so glad to see all the loose ends wrapped up. I’ve heard rumors of a new series by the author and that perhaps we won’t be saying goodbye to this hamlet after all, which makes […]
I’m hooked! Now I’m waiting anxiously for the two remaining books in the Wraithwood Trilogy! I have to confess to some trepidation about reading Wraithwood. I don’t read spooky stories – can’t stand witches, ghosts, goblins, and such. And don’t do gory. So when I received my advance reader copy […]
After reading Dust, I wondered what would happen in Neverland. So I was quite excited to read Shadow and find out. There were so many surprises! Each chapter seemed to reveal something unexpected. I won’t go into much detail because you will want to experience these for yourself. I can, […]
There is a reason the theme of the prodigal restored is so prevalent in literature. It’s because, if we are honest with ourselves, we all relate so well to the son in need of redemption and restoration. Between the Wild Branches continues Lukio’s story from To Dwell among Cedars. This […]
Scarlet, nicknamed Lettie by her family, was not superhero material. And certainly not a leader. At least that was what she thought. Discovering a super had infected her and that she now had powers of her own, all she could think about was finding a cure and becoming normal again. […]
Oh, wow! Karen Witemeyer has done it again! The Heart’s Charge is an amazing story, filled with compelling danger, bravery in the face of fear, life-changing spiritual lessons, and characters who melted my heart. Though there are many characters with significant roles, it was not difficult to keep track of […]
Willis had been born to race. He had trained his entire life. Was THE elite runner. The brilliant team leader. The hope of the Western Alliance. And now his world was about to be turned upside down… I don’t tend to read many dystopian stories. I enjoy them but some […]
The Drowning of Corinne Porter combines action, suspense, and personal conflict as Annalise and Zach are once again faced with a missing-persons case. Only, this time around, all they have to go on is a body which is no longer where the witness found it… Things move quickly as their […]
The perfect length for reading on a lazy Saturday, Aftermath blends suspense, faith, and romance into a story I didn’t want to put down. Told from the perspectives of four people whose lives were rocked by an explosion at the political rally Dustin was framed for, the story held its […]
When I met Ben in Kingdom of Beauty, I knew I was going to love his story! A prince who was only two years old when he was betrothed to a newborn who was cursed… And who had since fallen deeply in love with her… How do you woo a […]
Nobody thought Jake was good enough for Liberty – not even Jake himself. I felt very sorry for him as he ached, regretting his carefree and somewhat wild childhood as the consequences followed him into adulthood. Even his Ma had come to expect trouble from him. But he wasn’t a […]