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Explosive Alliance

8/22/2015

"Explosive Alliance"
by Susan Sleeman

Krista Curry is at a soccer game with her Opa when she discovers a time bomb was left behind next to where they are sitting. Krista doesn’t know what she should do, so she goes looking for someone who can help. She runs into explosives expert Cash Dixon and tells him about what she found. Cash is able to disarm the bomb before anyone gets hurt, but now he and his team must work together to find the person who left it behind. They soon discover that Krista saw the face of the man who left the bomb and that she can identify him. Cash and his team do not believe that Krista is completely innocent and begin to suspect that she may have been accomplice. Krista tries everything she can to convince them of her innocence, but when it is obvious that she is hiding something, the First Responders Team find it harder and harder to believe. When Krista’s life is threatened, Cash will stop at nothing to protect from the danger that surrounds her. But Cash has to decide if she is really just an innocent woman being threatened and targeted or a guilty accomplice.

*************************************************************************************** “Explosive Alliance” is the book two in the First Responders Series. I was once again captivated by the adventures of the First Responders Unit. From page one until the end of the book I was drawn into the lives of the characters. I felt like I ran into a group of old friends and couldn’t wait to catch up with them. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to find out what happens to the FRT in book three. I also loved meeting Krista and her Opa. I admired the strength and faith that Opa had. The story is filled with many twists and turns and kept me in suspense until the very end. The mystery, romance, and drama were tied together beautifully. I was not able to put the book down until I was finished. I would highly recommend this book to anybody who loves a good mystery.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.

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Secrets She Kept

8/20/2015

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"Secrets She Kept"
by Cathy Gohlke

After her mother dies, Hannah Sterling is left with regret, anger, and a whole bunch of questions. She always wanted a close relationship with her mother, but that never happened. Now she tries to uncover the secrets of her mother’s past and is shocked to discover that she has a grandfather still living in Germany. Hannah decides to fly to Germany to meet her grandfather, but what she finds will change her life forever.

Thirty years earlier, Hannah’s grandfather was a prominent member of the Nazi party. As he began his climb up the ranks, he will stop at nothing to gain power and recognition in the party. When Hannah arrives in Germany she is shocked to discover that her grandfather was a true Nazi and that he was responsible for putting many Jews and Jewish sympathizers in prison. She does not want to believe this because he is the only family she has left and because he can help her find out what her mother had been hiding.

Hannah finally admits to herself that what she has learned about her grandfather is true, but she still as no answers about her mother. As Hannah continues her search for answers, she tries to make things right with the families that her grandfather hurt. She never expected that most people in Germany still do not want to talk about the war and what they went through, but she does not want to give up until she has answers to all of her questions. As Hannah tries to unravel the mystery behind who her mother truly was, she discovers that maybe her mother loved and cared about her after all.
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This is the first book that I have read by Cathy Gohlke and all I can say is WOW. I was drawn to this book because I have always enjoyed learning more about WW2, but I never expected anything like what I discovered in this book. Cathy Gohlke captured my attention from the very beginning and held me riveted until the very end. I could not put this book down. The way she intertwines the characters and their lives is brilliant. This is a beautiful story that teaches us about forgiveness and what holding on to anger and resentment will do to you. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves history or is looking for a great story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

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Web of Deceit

8/20/2015

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"Web of Deceit"
by Susan Sleeman

FBI Agent Kaitlyn Knight witnessed her brother-in-law murder her sister and now she is out for revenge. She has searched for her him for three years, but has not had a solid lead to him. All of that changes when a serial killer begins to taunt Kait with his success on being able to get away with murder. Kait immediately believes that her brother-in-law is behind the murders, but she can’t seem to convince anybody else that he is the murderer.

Homicide detective Sam Murdock is assigned to the first murder investigation, but he never expected that it would turn into a race against time to catch a serial killer. Sam takes his job very seriously, but he never expected to run into some like Kait who also takes her job just as seriously. They begin to work together to try and catch the killer before he strikes again, but when he directly targets Kait, Sam wants to try and protect her at all cost even if she claims she doesn’t need his protection. Will they be able to stop the killer before Kait becomes his next victim or will they be too late?
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“Web of Deceit” is book one for the Agents Under Fire series. This book is filled with lots of suspense, drama, and adventure. The villain is very scary and while I liked the book for the most part, I would recommend that you NOT read the book right before going to bed. The story is filled with many twists and turns that will keep your attention until the end.

I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.

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If the Shoe Fits

8/20/2015

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"If the Shoe Fits"
by Sandra D. Bricker

Julianne Bartlett is an attorney who set out to start your own law firm with her best friend Will Hanes. The two have been friends since grade school and are very much alike in many ways. They both like the same things, they can finish each other’s sentences, and they even think alike…well most of the time anyway. Julianne has been waiting and searching for her Prince Charming her whole life. She is wrapped in all of the fairy tale and ever after dreams, that she cannot see what is right in front of her.

Will has loved Julianne for decades and cannot get the courage to tell her how he feels. When Julianne meets the guy of her dreams, who surely must be the Prince Charming she has been waiting for, Will is devastated and thinks he has completely lost his chance to tell. As Julianne gets to know Prince Charming better she discovers that he isn’t what she thought he was, but doesn’t want to let everybody know that she has failed in the dating department once again. So what does she do? She continues the ruse that that her Prince Charming is the perfect guy. But things quickly begin to unravel and Julianne’s happy ever after is shred to pieces. Will Julianne find the man of her dreams or will she settle for something less in order to save herself from humiliation and embarrassment?
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“If the Shoe Fits” is a great story and is an excellent read. This book is filled with laughter, love, and some great lessons as well. I enjoyed reading this book, but I found myself getting frustrated with Julianne’s choices. I found myself wanting to shake her and tell her to wake up and open her eyes. I guess if one gets that involved in a book then it must be worth reading, right? I would recommend this book if you are looking for a fun and relaxing read.

I received a complimentary copy from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

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Through Waters Deep

8/11/2015

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"Through Waters Deep"
by Sarah Sundin

It is 1941 and America is on the brink of joining the war. Naval Officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a destroyer, the USS Atwood. Jim has always just gone with the flow and doesn’t want to make waves in anyway, but when things on the Atwood begin to happen that points to sabotage, Jim must make several decisions that could cost him his career and the lives of several men. He must decide whether or not his bold choices are worth the risk. Along the way he meets Mary Stirling, a secretary at the Boston Navy Yard.

Mary is an efficient secretary who loves her job and does it very well. She does not like attention of any kind and likes to remain in the shadows as much as possible. When evidence of sabotage begins show up around the Naval Yard, Mary’s desire to remain unseen comes in handy as she begins to try to uncover the culprit. Jim and Mary begin to work together on the case and along the way they begin to fall in love with each other, but when an old friend shows up out of the blue their relationship is put in jeopardy.

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I have always loved learning more about the World War II era and this book is filled with lots of history and many interesting facts that I was not aware of. I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Through Waters Deep” and I cannot wait to read the next installment in the Waves of Freedom series. The book also reminds us to trust in God no matter what is going on in our life and to give God the glory for everything that He has done. If you are a fan of history, mysteries, and romance, then you will most definitely enjoy this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

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In Good Company

8/4/2015

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"In Good Company"
by Jen Turano

Millie Longfellow grew up in an orphanage and is determined to be the best nanny ever. Unfortunately, her methods and shenanigans are not very welcome among the high society people that she works for and she finds herself being fired from every position that she obtains.

Everett Mulberry has quite unexpectedly become the guardian to three children who scare off every nanny that he hires. He is about to leave for his summer vacation, but he cannot find anyone who is willing to be a nanny to the children. At his wit’s end, he tries the nanny agency one last time and bumps into Millie. They get off to quite a rough start and now neither one of them wants anything to do with the other.

The matron at the employment agency just wants to get Everett and Millie off of her hands for good, so she gives them one last chance – with each other. Neither Everett nor Millie is too happy about this arrangement, so they both decline. Upon arriving back home, Everett is given an ultimatum from his girlfriend – either hire a nanny or she will leave him behind. Everett then has no choice but to find Millie and beg her to come and work for him. Millie instantly falls in love with the children and agrees to come and work for Everett. Millie’s presence soon has the entire Mulberry household and the entire town of Newport in an uproar. Will Millie be able to keep her job or will she find herself dismissed from yet another position? Find out by reading “In Good Company
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This is the first book that I have ever read by Jen Turano and I was not disappointed. From the very beginning I was captivated with the story. The story is very well paced and there is never a dull moment. The book contains many exciting adventures, fun, humor, romance, a bit of mystery, and lessons that we can all learn from. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good book to read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

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