Critical Condition by Richard L. Mabry, M.D~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway

Diagnosis Murder?

Dr. Shannon Fraiser and her guests, Dr. Mark Gilbert, Shannon’s “almost fiancé,” and Ann Kai, were in the middle of their celebration party honoring the newest graduate from Southwestern Medical School residency program, Dr. Le Duan (Lee) Kai. When she heard what sounded like three firecrackers being set off, Shannon decided to check and see what was happening and discovered what looked like a pile of old clothes. Only it wasn't old clothes, but an injured man. She quickly realized that the man had been shot and was bleeding profusely and that she was helpless to save him. The man was mumbling something unintelligible before he died. Instantly the scene was déjà vu to Shannon and she felt defeat once more as the decade old memory of her former fiancé Todd Gunderson crumpled at her feet from a gunshot wound and died before her eyes. Todd's death turned her future upside-down, by ending their plans of a life together.

It seemed that Dr. Frasier’s troubles kept multiplying. Her sister, Megan, who had been recently released from rehab, moved in with her, ... but only until she could find a job, and an apartment. Megan also was keeping secrets and fleeing from an abusive relationship. Then Megan was arrested as a suspect in the victim’s murder, as well as, a suspect to her former boyfriend's murder. In addition to all of this were the mysterious and threatening phone calls that Shannon received demanding to know what the dying man had said to her.

I couldn't turn the pages fast enough as I read this mystery/thriller by Dr. Mabry. I just had to find out who had committed the crimes and why? Were Shannon and Megan involved, or just convenient scapegoats? I won't reveal the answers so that you will enjoy finding out for yourself when you read Critical Condition.

About the Book:

Dr. Frasier couldn’t save the gunshot victim on her front lawn. Now she’s fighting for her own life.
It began as a quiet dinner party honoring Dr. Shannon Frasier’s colleague, but became a nightmare when a man was shot on her lawn, reviving emotions from a similar episode a decade ago. Then a midnight call from her sister, Megan, causes Shannon to fear that her sister is on drugs again.
Her “almost-fiancé” Dr. Mark Gilbert’s support only adds to Shannon’s feelings of guilt, since she can’t bring herself to fully commit to him. She turns for help to her pastor-father, only to learn that he’s just been diagnosed with leukemia.
Shannon thought it couldn’t get any worse. Then the late-night, threatening phone calls begin, the rough voice asking, “What did he say before he died?”
With everything around her in a critical state, simply staying alive will require all the resources and focus Shannon has.
 
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Meet Richard:

A retired physician, Dr. Richard Mabry is the author of seven critically acclaimed novels of medical suspense. His previous works have been finalists for the Carol Award and Romantic Times Reader’s Choice Award, and have won the Selah Award. He is a past Vice-President of American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of the International Thriller Writers. He and his wife live in North Texas.

Richard invites you to visit his website to learn more.

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Richard Mabry's latest medical suspense, Critical Condition, is receiving high praise. USA TODAY says, "Mabry combines his medical expertise with a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat."
Richard is celebrating the release with a Kindle HDX giveaway!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX
• Critical Condition by Richard Mabry
  

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 11th. Winner will be announced May 13th on Richard's blog.

 

Don't miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Richard's blog on May 13^thto see if you won.

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Blessings,

**Critical Condition by Richard L. Mabry, M.D was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Distortion by Terri Blackstock~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway

   

Distortion is the first book that I have read by Terri Blackstock and my first thought after I finished it was "WOW!".

From the first to the last page, Distortion takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride full of suspense. As the plot unfolds, there are more questions than answers, which kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next.

While the novel is highly suspenseful, what I liked most was the focus on family. Distortion is the second book in Terri Blackstock's Moonlighters series and centers on siblings Jay, Juliet, Cathy, and Holly. They are a close knit family whose love and commitment to each other shines throughout the book.

Even though this book did well as a stand-alone, I did find myself wishing that I had read the first book in the series, Truth Stained Lies, so that I would have had a better understanding of what had happened within it's pages.

I also enjoyed the way the character's faith is portrayed in this novel. The author did a superb job of showing how doubt and anger can and does impact a Christian's spiritual walk as Juliet and her siblings deal with the aftermath of her husband's death.

Would I read another of Terri Blackstock's books? Most definitely! I am looking forward to the next book book in the Moonlighters series, but in the meantime I just might read Truth Stained Lies and then re-read Distortion.

About the Book:

Juliet Cole’s life has been dismantled by the murder of her husband. She doesn’t know who—or what—to trust when everything she has believed to be true about her marriage has been a lie.

A husband’s lies can have deadly consequences.

When Juliet Cole’s husband of fifteen years is murdered before her eyes, she thinks it was a random shooting. Devastated and traumatized, she answers hours of questioning, then returns home to break the tragic news to her boys. But a threatening voicemail takes this from a random shooting to a planned, deliberate attack.

Juliet realizes that she and her children are in danger too, unless she meets the killers’ demands. But as she and her sisters untangle the clues, her husband’s dark secrets come to light. The more she learns, the more of her life is dismantled. Was her husband an innocent victim or a hardened criminal?

Pre-order a copy for just $4.99 on Kindle, Nook, iTunes, or the eBook version on CBD until March 10th.

Meet Terri:

 

 

 

Terri Blackstock has sold over six million books worldwide and is a New York Times bestselling author. She is the award-winning author of "Intervention," "Vicious Cycle," and "Downfall," as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, the SunCoast Chronicles, Restoration, and Moonlighters

   

Learn more at Terri’s website.

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The book releases March 11th, and Terri will be kicking off the release with a fun Facebook Distortion party and giving away a Kindle Fire HDX. PLUS readers can pre-order the ebook for just $4.99 between now and 3/11 everywhere ebooks are sold.

One winner will receive:

• A brand new Kindle Fire HDX
• Distortion and Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 11th. Winner will be announced at the Distortion Facebook Party on March 11th. Connect with Terri for a "suspenseful" book launch party with prizes, a book chat, and more.

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by clicking JOIN on the event page. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 11th!

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Blessings,

**Distortion by Terri Blackstock was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Books to Watch For…Tide and Tempest by Elizabeth Ludwig

"Ludwig Keeps Readers on the Edge of Their Seats . . ."--Booklist

It's been two years since Tillie McGrath last saw Captain Keondric Morgan. He'd let her visit her ill fiancé before he died. Now the dashing captain has found her at the boarding house where she lives and has swept back into her life. But all is not well. He seems to be trying to protect her--from whom or what stays a secret.

Even years later, Keondric never forgot the heartbroken lass from his boat. When a crewmember's death-bed confession hints that her fiancé's death may have been murder, the captain knows he must try to save her. But his attention draws the notice of others as well, dangerous men who believe Tillie may have the last bit of evidence needed to put them away. And trying to stay safe may put them both in more danger than they could have ever imagined.

~~Available March 2014

Meet Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Ludwig is an award-winning author and an accomplished speaker and teacher. Her historical novel Love Finds You in Calico, California earned four stars from RT Book Reviews. She is the owner and editor of the popular literary blog The Borrowed Book. Along with her husband and two children, Elizabeth makes her home in Orange, Texas.

 

Elizabeth invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Blessings,

Win a Kindle Fire from Margaret Brownley and RSVP for “Tea with Margaret” on 11/7!

In a case that could change her career, Miranda uncovers a love that will change her life.

When Miranda Hunt sees the classified ad for an heiress to the legendary Last Chance Ranch, she knows assuming the identity of Annie Beckman is the perfect cover. As one of the finest agents for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Miranda has been tasked with apprehending the Phantom—an elusive and notorious train robber thought to be hiding on the sprawling ranch.

But she isn’t the only one at the ranch with something to hide. Wells Fargo detective Jeremy Taggart is working undercover as well. Their true identities may be a secret, but it is impossible for Jeremy and Miranda to hide the sparks flaring between them.

Neither is about to let romance interfere with such a huge case. Besides, Miranda hasn’t removed Jeremy from her list of suspects yet. The closer they get to uncovering the identity of the Phantom, the more dangerous he gets—and no one on the ranch is safe.

The longer Miranda and Jeremy spend working together, the harder it becomes to keep their feelings in check. Their careers—and their lives—depend on solving this case. Love will just have to wait.

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Meet Margaret:

Thrills, mystery, suspense, romance: Margaret penned it all. Nothing wrong with this–except Margaret happened to be writing for the church newsletter at the time. After making the church picnic read like a Grisham novel, her former pastor took her aside and said, “Maybe God’s calling you to write fiction.” So that’s what Margaret did. She’s now a New York Times bestselling author and a Romance Writers of America RITA finalist with more than 25 novels to her credit. Her first non-fiction book “Grieving God’s Way: the Lasting Path to Hope and Healing” has won much critical acclaim. She is currently working on the third book in her “Brides of Last Chance Ranch series.” Not bad for someone who flunked 8th grade English. Just don’t ask her to diagram a sentence.

Margaret invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Margaret Brownley's latest release, Gunpowder Tea, is receiving high praise, and she's celebrating with a Kindle Fire giveaway and a "Tea with Margaret" Facebook party!

  One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Gunpowder Tea by Margaret Brownley

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 7th. Winner will be announced at the "Tea with Margaret" Facebook Author Chat Party on the 7th. Connect with Margaret and friends for an evening of book chat, prizes, and get an exclusive look at Margaret's next book!

So grab your copy of Gunpowder Tea and join Margaret on the evening of November 7th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by clicking JOIN at the event page. Spread the word — tell your friends about the giveaway and party via FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Hope to see you on 11/7!

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Blessings,

Books to Watch for…Silenced by Dani Pettrey

Romantic Suspense's Rising Star Returns with an Electric New Thriller

A relaxing day of rock climbing takes a disturbing turn when Kayden McKenna's route leads her face to face with a dead climber. Is it a terrible accident or something sinister? When the case is handed to the overburdened sheriff, he turns to Jake Westin. With Jake's past now revealed, he's ready to use his talent for investigation again--but he could never prepare for where the case will take him.

Kayden and Jake soon realize that the death was no accident. And worse, it seems the killer is on to them. When strange things begin happening in Yancey, Jake is terrified that once again his world may put someone he loves in danger. But the truth is far worse than he could ever imagine.

~~Available May 2014

Meet Dani:

 

 

 

 

Dani Pettrey is a wife, homeschooling mom, and author. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves--the thrill of adventure, nail biting suspense, the deepening of her characters' faith, and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters.

 

Dani invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Blessings,

Unforeseeable (Road to Kingdom series #3) by Nancy Mehl

Nancy has once again kept me right on the edge of my seat!

Unforeseeable is the third and final installment of the Road to Kingdom series. Even though it is the third book it certainly can be read as a stand alone. Although I would recommend reading Inescapable and Unbreakable first so that you can become familiar with the characters who live in this unique mid-western town.

Callie Hoffman and Levi Housler take center stage as Unforeseeable opens. Levi has just been elected to be the church's pastor, and is facing a trial by those who feel he is far to young to serve their communities needs.

Callie, who has been taking care of her father though his long illness, is grieving his recent death. She is also newly engaged to Levi, and is working for her soon to be sister-in-law Lizzie Housler, at Cora's Corner Café. But adjusting to all of these changes isn't easy for her, especially after one of her conversations with Lizzie caused her to realize that she has always conformed to who others think she should be. Now she needs to learn how God sees her instead.

When the body of a woman is discovered on the road leading into Kingdom, a town meeting is held at the Café. This is where the local sheriff informs them that he believes a serial killer has re-emerged after twenty years and may be responsible for the heinous act. The women of the town are told not to go out alone. And, as you might expect, worry causes imaginations to take flight, causing the people to begin to look at each other with suspicion.

Will Callie and her friends be able to figure out the identity of the killer? Who will be next? Will Callie learn who she is in God's eyes? Is she following God, or just conforming to who she thinks people expects her be?
Nancy has once again kept me right on the edge of my seat as the plot thickened with the addition of some new characters and a huge blizzard that blanketed the Town of Kingdom.

I have enjoyed getting to know the people who live in Kingdom and am sad that the series has come to an end. But according to Nancy Mehl's July newsletter, we will meet some of them again on the streets of Sanctuary which is the new town in her new series, Finding Sanctuary, which begins with Gathering Shadows.

**Unforeseeable (Road to Kingdom series #3) by Nancy Mehl was provided for me free by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

About the Book:

Callie Hoffman has a good life in Kingdom, Kansas. She's engaged to Levi Housler, the new pastor of Kingdom Mennonite Church, and she spends her days working with Lizzie Housler, her friend and soon-to-be sister-in-law, at the town cafe.

When a body is discovered on the road outside Kingdom and the deceased turns out to be the victim of a serial killer, the new county sheriff begins questioning Kingdom residents. Unsettled at the prospect of a killer in Kingdom, Callie is desperate to find answers for herself, especially when her own fiancé seems to know more about the murder than he's telling.

As the town battles an entirely unforeseen danger and Callie's very life is threatened, the stakes are as high as they've ever been and the people of Kingdom must learn anew to put their trust in God alone.

Would you like to read an excerpt?

Meet Nancy:

 

 

 

 

 

Nancy Mehl is the author of fifteen books and received the ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. She writes from her home in Wichita, Kansas where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their Puggle, Watson.

 

Nancy invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Blessings,

**Unforeseeable (Road to Kingdom series #3)  by Nancy Mehl  was provided for me free by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

Stranded by Dani Pettrey~~A Bethany House Book Review

Dani Pettery has become one of my favorite authors, one whose books are read and shared.

Stranded is the third book in the Alaskan Courage series,  Submerged and Shattered are the first two books. As I have read this series I have been drawn into the lives of the McKenna family (Cole, Piper, Gage, Kayden, and Reef) who own and operate Last Frontier Adventures in Yancey, Alaska, and have enjoyed watching them grow in their love for each other and their GOD.

Darcy St. James had once loved being an investigative reporter enjoying the "thrill of the chase". But three years ago she decided that she couldn't continue to compromise her beliefs for a story. That is, until her friend Abby Walsh called and pleaded with her to help her with an investigation. To that end Darcy applied for, and was hired, aboard the cruise ship Bering as their adventure journalist; and when Abby disappears Darcy is determined to find  her.

The McKenna's and their business the Last Frontier Adventures have been contracted by the cruise line to provide excursions for their luxury crowd when the ship stops at their ports of call. Gage McKenna is the excursion teams leader.

Together Gage and Darcy work to find out what has happened to Abby and uncovers an evil plot taking place off the Alaskan coast. So that I won't spoil the story for you I'll stop right here. You'll have to read the book to find out how Dani Pettrey expertly brings Stranded to its exciting conclusion.

Once again Dani Pettrey has created a story that came alive in the "theatre of my mind". I have come to love Yancy, Alaska and the McKenna family and look forward to the next book in this series where I think Kayden and Jake's story will take center stage.

About the Book:

When Her Friend Goes Missing,
Every Minute Counts

Darcy St. James returns to Alaska to join a journalist friend undercover on the trail of a big story. But when Darcy arrives, she finds her friend has disappeared. Troubled by the cruise ship's vague explanation, Darcy uses her cover as a travel reporter to investigate further.

The last person Gage McKenna expects to see during his summer aboard a cruise ship leading adventure excursions is Darcy. And in typical Darcy fashion, she's digging up more trouble.

He'd love to just forget her--but something won't let him. And he can't help but worry about her as they are heading into more remote regions of Alaska and eventually into foreign waters. Something sinister is going on, and the deeper they push, the more Gage fears they've only discovered the tip of the iceberg.

Would you like to read an excerpt?

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Meet Dani:

 

 

 

 

Dani Pettrey is a wife, homeschooling mom, and author. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves--the thrill of adventure, nail biting suspense, the deepening of her characters' faith, and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters.

 

Dani invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Blessings,

**Stranded by Dani Pettrey was provided for me free by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

Fired Up by Mary Connealy ~~ A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and A Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

 

Fired Up is the second book in the Trouble In Texas series. I first became acquainted with the characters in Mary Connealy's first book Swept Away.
Have you ever pined for the next book in a series as you closed the cover of the book in your hand? Then you'll understand when I say that this happens to me quite a lot; and the Trouble In Texas series just happens to be one of those series.

Fired Up, was worth waiting for. It is a fast-paced, heart-tugging novel filled with love, loss, heartache, and danger.

Dare Riker is the town's doctor, who feels that he is under qualified for the job, because of his lack of education. But Broken Wheel's townspeople need him, and whatever medical knowledge he has acquired. This isn't the only problem he has -- it seems that someone is out to get him, but who and why? Dare's character is what I would like to see emulated in my boys...masculine, tenacious, and gracious. This made him the perfect hero for Glynna.

Glynna Greer, a widow, has survived two abusive marriages, and doesn't plan to repeat her past mistakes. Without a way to support her children or herself she opens a town diner, but there is one teensy-weensy problem...she doesn't know how to cook! Despite this fact, the men flocked to the diner, which gave Dare plenty of business... treating bellyaches.

I enjoyed the story, and getting to know the characters better, as well as, meeting new ones. I think you will, too.  If you haven't read Swept Away you'll find that the story can stand by itself, but I think you might enjoy this book more by having read it.

Now, you guessed it, I am looking forward to book three, where I think Vince Yates, Dare's friend and fellow Andersonville regulator, and his story will take center stage.

 About the Book:

Rollicking Wild West Adventure and Romance from Bestselling Author Mary Connealy

Dare Riker is a doctor who saves lives, but someone seems determined to end his. It may have something to do with the traitors he dealt with during the Civil War, or it might be related to the recent incident with Flint Greer and the ranch. Whoever the culprit is, he or she seems really fired up, and Dare can’t let his guard down for a moment, which is a challenge, since right now he’s trying to win the heart of the recently widowed Glynna.

Glynna Greer came west as a mail-order bride and ended up in a bad situation. Now her husband, Flint, is dead, and she’s determined to care for her son and daughter on her own. She wants to believe Dare Riker is as decent as he seems, but she’s terrified to lock herself into another marriage. She plans to support her small family by opening a diner–never mind that cooking is not her greatest talent. The men in Broken Wheel, Texas, are so desperate for home cooking that they seem willing to overlook dried-out beef and blackened biscuits.

Glynna can’t help but notice that danger follows Dare wherever he goes. There’s the avalanche. And then the fire. But things really get out of hand when someone plunges a knife from Glynna’s diner into Dare’s back. Are Flint’s cronies still plotting revenge? Is Glynna’s son engaged in a misguided attempt to protect his mother? Is a shadowy outsider still enraged over past injustices? And can Dare survive long enough to convince Glynna to take another chance on love?

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Mary Connealy writes fun and lively “romantic comedy with cowboys” for the inspirational market. She is the author of the successful Kincaid Brides, Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie’s Daughters series, and she has been a finalist for a Rita and Christy Award and a two time winner of the Carol Award. She lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her husband, Ivan, and has four grown daughters.

 

 Mary invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Mary Connealy is back with the second book, Fired Up, in her Trouble in Texas series, and she's celebrating with a Kindle Fire giveaway and a LIVE author chat party on October 8th.

  One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• Swept Away and Fired Up by Mary Connealy

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 8th. Winner will be announced at the "Fired Up" Live Webcast Event on October 8th. Connect with Mary for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Mary will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of Fired Up and join Mary and friends on the evening of October 8th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by signing up for a reminder. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 8th!

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Blessings,

**Fired Up by Mary Connealy was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Dark Road Home (Edge of Freedom #2) by Elizabeth Ludwig~~A Bethany House Book Review

My Review:

Riveting Historical Suspense

First, let me recommend that you read the first book in the Edge of Freedom series No Safe Harbor; in order to understand the continuing plot of hatred between the two warring factions of Irish immigrants (the Fenians and the Unionists) living in America.

The story now focuses on Cara Hamilton’s brother, Eoghan, and her friend Ana Kavanagh. Both Eoghan and Ana have secrets from their pasts that they want and need to keep hidden. Despite this need there is a strong attraction between them.

Eoghan recognizes his feelings for Ana. But his involvement with the Fenians, as well as his associations causes him to want to keep his distance. There is also the issue of one of the leaders who is seeking information about Eoghan’s brother-in-law, Rourke Turner; which causes him to get close to Ana as he seeks the needed information. What Eoghan doesn’t know is that he is being used by someone who intends to harm Ana.

There is so much more I could say, but I do not want to give anything away that will ruin the story for you; although I will add that I was so riveted to the story that I didn’t want to put it down. Now I am anxious to read the next book in the Edge of Freedom series to see how Elizabeth Ludwig concludes this series.

About the Book:

The nightmares of her past have found Ana Kavanagh an ocean away.

Ana Kavanagh's memories of Ireland are mostly of fire and pain. As a girl she survived a blaze that left her an orphan, left her scarred, and left her angry at God. Now in New York, Ana finds a kindred spirit in Eoghan Hamilton, who's struggling with his own anger. His twin sister, Cara, betrayed him by falling in love with his enemy.

Cast aside by everyone, Eoghan hopes to rejoin the Fenians, an organization pushing for change back in Ireland, by securing information against Rourke, the man his sister married. Ana, Cara's friend, may be his best source, and despite the attraction he feels, Eoghan determines to use the girl's sweet nature to his advantage.

Adding to the danger is a specter from Eoghan's own past, one whose thirst for vengeance knows no bounds. Eoghan must choose which road to follow--bitterness or forgiveness--and where to finally place his trust.

Would you like to read an excerpt?

Meet Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Ludwig is an award-winning author and an accomplished speaker and teacher. Her historical novel Love Finds You in Calico, California earned four stars from RT Book Reviews. She is the owner and editor of the popular literary blog The Borrowed Book. Along with her husband and two children, Elizabeth makes her home in Orange, Texas.

 

Elizabeth invites you to visit her website to learn more. 

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Blessings,

**Dark Road Home by Elizabeth Ludwig was provided for me free by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

Rosemary Cottage by Colleen Coble~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Colleen Coble’s “Rosemary Cottage” Nautical Summer Giveaway

 

I Didn’t Want to Put it Down!

When Amy Lang receives this e-mail:

"Dear Amy,
You might want to take a trip to Hope Beach. There is more to Ben's death than you realize. Your brother had secrets - secrets that led to his death. Hypocrisy is one of the worst sins a man can commit. I hate to say it, but he deserved what happened to him.
From A Friend"

She decides to investigate, but she is faced with her parent’s unwillingness to support her decision to look into her brother’s death; with her decision made she moves into the family’s cottage on Hope Beach and tries to get the local sheriff to re-open the case. When the sheriff is unwilling to reopen the case without sufficient evidence she sets out to investigate on her own. She also plans to move her midwife practice to Rosemary Cottage, where she hopes that in time she can finally put the pieces of her brother's death to rest once and for all.

Curtis Ireland has something in common with Amy Lang. Not only does he find himself attracted to her, but his sister was tragically killed just two short weeks before Amy's brother. Neither the person who piloted the boat or the boat involved in the “accident” has been found. Now only the memories of his sister and her surviving baby daughter, Raine, are left. With Gina’s will decreeing that Curtis rear Rainy, he becomes her legal guardian. He just can't come to terms with the secret he's hiding from Amy and needs to find a way to tell her before she uncovers it on her own while investigating Ben’s death.

Rosemary Cottage is the latest book in the Hope Beach Novel series by Colleen Coble. Rosemary Cottage takes us back to the Outer Banks and reintroduces the reader to the residents we met while reading Tidewater Inn. The reader is drawn into a mystery/suspense where some people are willing to go to extreme measures to keep their secrets from being discovered without a second thought to the consequences. Talking about consequences…as Amy and Curtis’s relationship deepens there are things about themselves that they hold back, things that that could very well put a permanent wedge between them. Will they reveal the truth, or will they just walk away from each other?

 

About the Book:

Amy came to Rosemary Cottage to grieve, to heal, maybe even find love. But there’s a deadly undertow of secrets around Hope Island….

The charming Rosemary Cottage on the beach offers Amy Lange respite she needs to mourn her brother, Ben. She’s even thinking of moving her midwife practice to the Outer Banks community. It’s always been a refuge for her and her family. She also wants to investigate Ben’s disappearance at sea. Everyone blames a surfing accident, but Amy has reason to wonder.

Coast Guard officer Curtis Ireland has lost a sibling too. His sister, Gina, was run down by a boat, leaving him to raise her infant daughter. If anyone knew who little Raine’s father was, Curtis could lose his beloved niece. Yet he can’t help being drawn to Hope Beach’s new midwife, Amy. He even agrees to help her investigate what happened to both Ben and Gina.

Can two grieving people with secrets find healing on beautiful Hope Island? Or will their quest for truth set them at odds with each other…and with those who will go to any length to keep hidden things hidden?

Would you like to purchase the book?

Meet Colleen:

Best-selling author Colleen Coble’s novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, ACFW Book of the Year, RWA’s RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers’ Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has nearly 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers and is a member of Romance Writers of America. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.

Colleen invites you to visit her website to learn more. 

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Water can be calming and healing, but it can also be dangerous, as Amy Lange and Curtis Ireland both found out. Both lost their siblings to the sea, and they hope to find healing on Hope Island. But will they find it, or will their quest to find answers set them at odds with each other and with those who have secrets that need to stay hidden?

Find out in Colleen Coble’s latest book, Rosemary Cottage, which released July 9. To celebrate, Colleen is hosting a 12-day Nautical Summer Giveaway. From July 16-27, Colleen will be giving away a new nautical prize every day. She’ll announce the winners on July 29 on her website, so mark your calendars for that date to see if you were picked as a lucky winner!

Not on Facebook? Enter here.

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Blessings,

**Rosemary Cottage by Colleen Coble was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

The Face of the Earth Deborah Raney~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Giveaway

 

 My Review:

It was supposed to be a normal Labor Day weekend for the Brannon’s, which includes steaks on the grill. Jill Brannon was on her way home after a teacher’s conference, and her husband Mitch was preparing to cook the steaks. Hours passed and Jill still hadn’t returned home. The police were contacted, and every bit of information was thoroughly checked to no avail. Jill seemed to have disappeared off the face of the earth.

I found this story to be a realistic look at what a family might go through in a similar situation. The worry, the frustration, the despair, and then giving the situation to God, knowing He is ready and able to listen to and comfort His children. I found the characters to be realistic and very likeable people who could very possibly be next-door neighbors. As I read, I became emotionally attached to the characters and experienced many of the same ups and downs that they had.

A story of love and loss, and learning to lean on the One who is able to carry us through the difficult times, and Who is able to turn our mourning into dancing. Just remember to keep the tissue box handy, because, if you are like me, the tears will be rolling down your face as you read this story.

About the Book:

When Mitchell Brannon’s beloved wife of twenty years kisses him goodbye one autumn morning, he has little idea that his life is about to change forever. Mitch returns from work early that evening, surprised Jill’s car isn’t in the garage. Her conference in Kansas City is only a few hours’ drive from their little town of Sylvia, Missouri. But her voice on the answering machine makes him smile. “Hey, babe, I’m just now checking out of the hotel, but I’ll stop and pick up something for dinner. Love you.”

Mitch sets the table with their best china and lights some candles, looking forward to their first weekend as empty nesters.

But at eight o’clock, the candles have burned to stubs and Jill still hasn’t shown up. Mitch tries her cell phone only to get her voice mail over and over again. Their two college kids haven’t heard from their mom either.

At midnight, Mitch’s irritation turns to dread. And later, when the police and Missouri Highway Patrol have turned up nothing, the Kansas City hotel calls to say they’ve found property belonging to Jill in a hotel maid’s possession.

Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, Jill’s best friend, Shelley, and together they search for clues to Jill’s disappearance. As days turn into weeks and weeks into months, Mitch and Shelley’s friendship grows ever closer—and decidedly complicated with Jill as the tie that binds them together. Just when Shelley decides to finally reveal her feelings for Mitch, a clue to Jill’s whereabouts is uncovered. But every lead seems to be a dead end, and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth.

Would you like to purchase a copy?.

Meet Deborah:

Deborah Raney is the award-winning author of several novels, including "A Nest of Sparrows" and the RITA award winning "Beneath a Southern Sky" and its sequel, "After the Rains." Deborah's first novel, "A Vow to Cherish," was the inspiration for World Wide Pictures' highly acclaimed film of the same title, which in December 2004 aired on prime time network TV for the second time. Deb's novella, "Playing by Heart," was a National Readers Choice Award winner and a 2004 Christy Award finalist. Her novel for Howard/Simon & Schuster, "Yesterday’s Embers," appeared on the ECPA Christian fiction bestseller list. Known for her sensitive portrayal of family struggles and relationships, Deb has also written nonfiction books and articles and often speaks at women's retreats and writers' conferences around the country. She and her husband, illustrator/author Ken Raney, have four children and make their home in Kansas.

Deborah invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Deborah is celebrating with a fun "Date Night" Giveaway (win a $200 Visa Cash Card!) and an Author Chat Party on Facebook! {5/30}

   One winner will receive:

• A $200 Visa Cash Card (Use that to catch up with a loved one – your spouse, friend, sister, mom…whomever!)
• The Face of the Earth by Deborah Raney

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 29th. Winner will be announced at the "The Face of the Earth" Facebook Author Chat Party on May 30th. Connect with Deborah for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Deborah will also be sharing a sneak peek of her next book and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of The Face of the Earth and join Deborah on the evening of May 30th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 30th!

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Blessings,

** The Face of the Earth Deborah Raney was provided for me free as an Advanced Reading Copy (ACR) by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.