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!

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Defending the Innocent Target (Canine Defense, 5) by Carol J. Post

Defending the Innocent Target (Canine Defense, 5)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Danger in the shadows.

A K-9 keeping guard.

When Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner investigate suspicious activity at the house next door, they discover Brandi Feldman, the frightened new owner who has been attacked. The home she inherited hides dark secrets, and there are traps around every corner. As threats against her escalate, it’s clear someone wants her gone—at any cost. Under Isaac’s vigilant protection, Brandi must uncover the truth about her deadly inheritance. But can they outmaneuver a killer determined to make Brandi’s next move her last?







MY THOUGHTS.....

So many questions, so many secrets, so much danger! The opening pages of Defending the Innocent Target set the stage for a heart-pounding adventure that only gets more bizarre! Brandi Feldman's world is turned upside down after she inherits an estate from an unknown grandmother, but this is only the beginning. She also discovers that she was adopted! Her life has been built on a lie, and someone wants that lie erased forever. There's someone who wants Brandi permanently out of the picture!

Carol J. Post spins a tale filled with danger, suspense, and relatable emotions. Startling revelations have altered Brandi's perceptions of her previous life, so it shouldn't be a surprise that she now has trust issues. Should she rely on the neighbor who knew her late grandmother? Can Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner help her find the answers before a killer succeeds with his deadly mission?

I enjoyed Brandi and Isaac's slowly developing relationship. Their desperate efforts to survive gradually morphed into full trust and emotional attachment. Could their sweet, heartwarming romance provide balm for previous hurts? Would they both experience a renewal of faith?

I'm never disappointed while reading a book by Carol J. Post, but this story was especially satisfying. Brandi's discovery of her birth mother's journal offered a touching explanation that should heal her hurting heart! I recommend Defending the Innocent Target to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense.

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars





ABOUT THE AUTHOR

From medical secretary to court reporter to property manager to owner of a special events decorating company, my resume reads as if I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. But one thing that has remained constant through the years is my love for writing. I currently pen fun and fast-paced inspirational romance and romantic suspense stories. My books have won several awards and been nominated for two RITA® awards and an RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award.

After spending most of my life in Florida, a few years ago, I moved to the mountains of North Carolina, where I write my stories outside on the back deck in the summertime and inside in front of the fireplace in the wintertime. When I’m not writing or doing writerly things, I enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking—almost anything outdoors. My two grown daughters and grandkids live too far away for my liking, so I now pour all that nurturing into taking care of two sassy black cats.

Learn more by visiting Carol J. Post's Website

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Canine Defense

Book 1: Searching for Evidence
Book 2: Sniffing Out Justice
Book 3: Uncovering the Truth
Book 4: Witness Safeguard Mission
Book 5: Defending the Innocent Target


Detecting Deadly Threats (K-9 Search and Rescue, 16)

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

God Made the Ocean: A Cuddly, Crinkly Cloth Book by Kregel Publications


ABOUT THE BOOK

A tactile way for babies to discover God's natural world

"God made the fish, and God made me!" Inside this squishy cloth book, little ones will discover sea creatures such as crabs, whales, and turtles through charming illustrations—all while being reminded of the one who created the ocean and everything in it. The page texture provides ample sensory play for babies.


On the last page, there's a child safe mirror to remind even the youngest children that God didn't create just the ocean creatures—he made them special too. This five-page, fish shaped book with a teether tail makes the perfect gift for new and expecting moms. It comes packaged in a bag to keep it clean and includes a header card for easy hanging display.




MY THOUGHTS.....

God Made the Ocean is an adorable first book for babies and toddlers. Brightly colored cloth pages, shaped like a fish, begin with a soft, plushy head and flannel fins that beg to be touched. Turn the pages to hear the crinkles, read the words that tell how God made the whale, crab, and turtle, and show them their reflection in the small mirror on the last page. What will they see? Why, it's baby, and God made baby also! Finally, there's a hard, textured orange tail that's perfect for teething!

This small book allows little ones to explore all of their senses, but it's also a wonderful introduction to God's Word. It's a perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays, but don't forget to add God Made the Ocean to your church nursery!

I received a complimentary copy from Kregel. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars