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!

Monday, November 18, 2024

Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas by Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, & Natalie Walters

Cornered
ABOUT THE BOOK

Prepare for three times the thrills with these nail-biting page-turners from your favorite romantic suspense authors!

In In the Dark by Lynette Eason, accountant Steph Cross is cleaning out a coworker's desk after her untimely death when she finds cryptic notes that lead her to believe her friend's car accident was no accident at all. Detective Tate Cooper is determined to help her crack the case before someone else gets hurt. But can he protect the woman who has so quickly laid claim to his heart?

In Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn, chef Cassie Quinn gets an offer she can't refuse: to fill in as chef at an exclusive mountain resort. But when the kitchen is destroyed and it becomes clear Cassie is in danger, she's forced to accept the help of her ex-boyfriend, Detective Donovan Bledsoe, to find the culprit and keep her safe.

In Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters, teacher Lahela Young becomes the target of someone with a twisted obsession of righting a wrong. The first person she turns to is her good friend Briggs Turner. Briggs may have left his career as a police officer, but he still has the instinct to protect--especially for Lahela.


MY THOUGHTS.....

When I saw this new novella collection, I knew I had to read it! Cornered has three of my favorite suspense authors doing what they do best, and I couldn't have enjoyed it more! Each novella is connected to a series, so Lynette Eason helped me catch up with her Lake City Heroes, Lynn H. Blackburn took me back to Gossamer Falls, and Natalie Walters shared more adventures with members of the SNAP Agency!

Please don't ask me which one is my favorite! Each thrilling novella has nail-biting suspense and sweet romance, so it's impossible to choose one over the other! I loved Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas and I recommend it to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars



ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Lynette Eason is the best-selling, award-winning author of over sixty books. Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards including the Carol, the Selah, the Golden Scroll, and more. Her novel, Her Stolen Past was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network.

Lynette teaches at writing conferences all over the country and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Mystery Writers of America (MWA), International Thriller Writers (ITW), and Faith, Hope, and Love.

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LAKE CITY HEROES





Lynn H. Blackburn believes in the power of stories, especially those that remind us that true love exists, a gift from the Truest Love. She’s passionate about CrossFit, coffee, and chocolate (don’t make her choose) and experimenting with recipes that feed both body and soul. She lives in South Carolina with her true love, Brian, and their three children.

Her Dive Team Investigations series includes Beneath the Surface and In Too Deep (a Fall 2018 Okra Pick and 2019 Selah Award finalist). The conclusion to the series, One Final Breath, was released in September 2019. She is also the author of Hidden Legacy and Covert Justice which won the 2016 Selah Award for Mystery and Suspense and the 2016 Carol Award for Short Novel. Unknown Threat, the first book in her Defend and Protect series, was a 2021 Christy Award finalist.

Learn more about Lynn H. Blackburn 

GOSSAMER FALLS



Natalie Walters grew up in New Mexico and spent as many hours as she could escaping the desert heat inside the Erna Fergusson Library. With an endless supply of books and air-conditioning, she found a place where she belonged among the adventure and whimsy of stories and favorite characters.

As an avid reader, writing was never a part of Natalie’s plan but then neither was falling in love with a soldier. She married her husband and they have three amazing children who have grown into pretty cool adults they look forward to spending time with every chance they get. Motherhood and military life taught her that adventure is best experienced with the ones you love and she decided to pour all that humor, chaos, and excitement into her stories.

When Natalie’s not writing she’s binging CourtTv, drinking tea, and driving her retired husband bonkers. She loves hanging out with her family, playing games, traveling around the world, and forcing her anti-cuddling Goldendoodle to snuggle with her on the couch while she reads.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

An Honorable Deception (The Imposters, #3) by Roseanna M. White

An Honorable Deception (The Imposters, #3)
ABOUT THE BOOK

As the leader of elite private investigative firm the Imposters, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon dangerous secrets.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects there's more to her oldest friends than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. Happy as she is for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing to bring laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the bad side of her best friend, his sister.

Tormented by a past that she doesn't dare to voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the darkest of society's secrets, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia soon learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . and truth isn't always honorable.



MY THOUGHTS.....

The Imposters has been a fantastic series, and this final story is an amazing conclusion. New characters are introduced, previous characters return, and the special investigative team known as The Imposters has never been better! Lord Yates Fairfax is finally given a chance to shine in this riveting tale that sheds a strong light on good versus evil. A disturbing twist involving two young women mirrors the worst of mankind, but author Roseanna M. Wright never allows the plot to become sordid or unacceptable to her readers. Yes, danger and deception are present but there's also the promise of hope, light, and redemption.

An Honorable Deception is set in England in 1910. and White's descriptive powers have never been better! I loved seeing Yates and Lavinia together again, but will a new client of the Imposters be the one who captures his heart? White has woven romance, faith, and mystery together into a mesmerizing story that makes me sad to say goodbye to this series! This book can be read as a standalone, but I predict that once you read it, you will be eager to read the other books also! An Honorable Deception is a must-read for fans of historical Christian romance!

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


Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. 

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An Honorable Deception