About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Shattered Sanctuary (The Erin Delaney Mysteries, #1) by Nancy Mehl

Shattered Sanctuary (The Erin Delaney Mysteries, #1)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life, ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds solace in the tranquility of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains. But her newfound peace is shattered when cries pierce the night, hinting at a haunting presence lurking in the woods. When local police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a baffling murder case, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As they delve into the investigation, Erin's intuition reveals chilling truths about the killer's motives and methods.

Joined by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop a merciless serial killer but also confronts the ghosts of her past. In a race against time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmaneuvering a cunning killer or risk becoming the next victim in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

In this propulsive series starter, bestselling author Nancy Mehl steals readers away to the perilous Tennessee town of Sanctuary, setting the stage for an action-packed mystery that will keep them on the edge of their seats.






MY THOUGHTS.....

It's happened again! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to learn the identity of a serial killer responsible for a surge of murders in Sanctuary, Tennessee. Who was killing young women and leaving them, clad in white with an angel figurine in their hands? What evil was lurking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains?

Shattered Sanctuary introduces ex-police officer Erin Delaney and Police Chief Adrian Nightingale, along with the return of FBI profiler Kaely Quinn-Hunter. I loved seeing Kaely in action as she worked to find the killer, counsel Erin in her struggles with PTSD, and also keep both of them alive! Erin was a non-believer so it remained to be seen if Kaely's Christian witness would be strong enough to convince Erin that God was real.

This blend of intriguing characters, thrilling suspense, and Christian faith is captivating; I marvel at Mehl's ability to show the best and worst of mankind! We are reminded that evil exists, but redemption is possible, forgiveness is freely given, and God is all-knowing and ever-present! I recommend Shattered Sanctuary to all who enjoy Christian suspense, and I look forward to more books with Erin and Adrian!

I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars





ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband, Norman, and her very active puggle, Watson. First published in 2001, she has now authored nine books, including an omnibus mystery collection, Cozy in Kansas, which contains three of her previously published Ivy Towers mysteries. Book three in the series, For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls, won the American Christian Fiction Writers Mystery Book of the Year award. Nancy's main writing interests lie in mystery although her new Harmony Series leans more toward the romantic suspense genre. Nancy runs a HUD program for the city of Wichita and is president of a volunteer organization, Wichita Homebound Outreach. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Kansas Authors Club.

Learn more about Nancy at her      Website     Facebook     Twitter    Instagram  

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Anticipation Thursday: Courting Daniel's Daughter by Mindy Steele

 Anticipation Thursday!

I'm always excited to learn about a new book by a favorite author. Today, for Anticipation Thursday, I'm sharing a new book scheduled to be released on April 1, 2025. I enjoy Amish fiction, so how can I not be excited about Courting Daniel's Daughter by Mindy Steele?


ABOUT THE BOOK

Jesse Plank promised to keep a secret. A secret that drove him away from his home eight years ago. But when his father is injured, Jesse must return to help provide for his family. Finding Catherine still the beauty he remembered might convince him to stay.

Becoming Amish wasn’t the same as being born Amish. Thankfully for Catherine Raber, her terrible school years are behind her and life is looking up. That was until the last person she ever wanted to see again arrived in Miller’s Creek. Worse, her father just gave him a job.


Why is my anticipation so great?

Mindy Steele's first book was published in 2021 and she hasn't stopped writing since then! In September, 2021, Harlequin Books added one of her books to their Love Inspired Suspense line. This story featured a young woman placed into witness protection who decided that the only way she could protect her three young daughters was to marry her late husband's brother. Hannah's journey to becoming an Amish wife and Daniel Raber's willingness to accept a ready-made family turned into a heartwarming story of faith, love, and devotion. 

Now, we're given the chance to revisit this special family first introduced in His Amish Wife's Hidden Past. 




This is the introduction to Courting Daniel's Daughter. What do you think has happened since Jesse Plank left Miller's Creek eight years ago?





Want to learn more about Jesse, Catherine, and the rest of the Raber family? Courting Daniel's Daughter is the first book in Steele's new series, Daniel's Daughters. It will be released on April 1st.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR



Raised in Kentucky timber country, Steele writes Amish Romance peppered in humor, using her rural surroundings as her muse. She is a best-selling author and the winner of the 2022 FHLCW Reader's Choice award for sweet romance. Steele creates realistic characters for her readers and believes in engaging all the senses to make you laugh, cry, hold your breath, and root for the happy-ever-after ending. Readers can find themselves, somewhere within the pages of her Amish fiction or romantic suspense novels.

Learn more by visiting Mindy's Website
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Daniel's Daughters Series
Courting Daniel's Daughter