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!

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Twilight Tactics (Soldiers in Shadows, #1) by Lynette Eason

Twilight Tactics (Soldiers in Shadows, #1)
ABOUT THE BOOK

FBI agent Collin Sullivan arrives at Broken Chains Ranch with Ollie Callahan--a foster teen and sole witness to a mob hit. The ranch, started by Collin's cousin to provide a trauma recovery facility for veterans, should be a place he can keep Ollie safe until the trial. But what was meant as a peaceful haven becomes a battleground when armed attackers surround the property.

Survival expert Elena Thompson teaches wilderness skills at the ranch and coaches Ollie in self-defense, but soon the series of attacks on the ranch escalates into a full siege. The question is, Who are the attackers after? Ollie, the young witness? Or Elena, with her mysterious past? Cut off from help by tech skills superior to their own, Collin and Elena fight to keep everyone alive as secrets and danger close in.

USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason presents an action-packed start to a new series with twists and turns readers will never see coming.



MY THOUGHTS.....

A teenage witness to a murder. FBI Special Agents in charge of protecting her. Safeway houses that are compromised. Is there a leak at the Agency?

In this thrilling new story from Lynette Eason, a terrifying car chase was only the beginning of this riveting adventure. High-tech surveillance, bomb-sniffing dogs, and mob-related activities kept me turning the pages and often scratching my head. Every time I thought I knew the culprit, an unexpected twist would alter the scenario!

Eason excels in creating extraordinary characters, realistic emotions, and inspiring messages of faith, but she never forgets the romance! Their efforts to help Ollie are the beginning of a tantalizing relationship between Sully and Elena. Friendship built on trust that slowly evolves into something even more special. Clean, heartwarming, but totally swoon-worthy romance!

If you enjoy riveting Christian suspense, you will absolutely love Twilight Tactics! It is the first book in Eason's new series, Soldiers in Shadows.

I received a digital ARC from the author and publisher via NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.

Learn more at her Website    



SOLDIERS IN SHADOWS

Twilight Tactics


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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Through the Valley (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill, #3) by Patricia Johns

Through the Valley (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Miri Schrock never expected to inherit anything after months of caring for Old Tom Yoder, so upon his passing, she's stunned to learn he's left her everything. But Tom's family is equally shocked, and Miri is not sure she can rightfully accept an inheritance that clearly belongs to Tom's grandsons. 
 
Moses Yoder thought he knew his grandfather, but his decision to leave the family farm to Miri has Moses questioning everything. Now he's caught between his family's demands that Miri surrender what's rightfully theirs and his own growing romantic attraction toward her. As Moses and Miri are drawn together, they must navigate family tensions, but discovering the truth behind the inheritance may change everything they thought they knew about love, family, and God's plan for their future. 
 
Family, tradition, and romance come together in this heart-tugging Amish romance from Publishers Weekly bestselling author Patricia Johns.






MY THOUGHTS.....

How can I best describe this book? Heartwarming? Inspiring? Yes to both, but most of all, Through the Valley is captivating! I absolutely loved the return to Shepherd's Hill, a reunion with the Schrock sisters, and the realistic emotions in this series' conclusion.

Veterinarian Tabitha Schrock may lose her chance for love and happiness if a matchmaker succeeds in finding her best friend a perfect match. Has Tabitha waited too long to tell Jonas Peachy that she has romantic feelings for him?

Miri Schrock has her own dilemma! An unexpected inheritance gives her a chance to do what she loves most, but is owning Tom Yoder's farm worth being alienated from her Amish community? I was especially impressed by Tom's grandson, Moses. His dismay over losing the family farm is slowly changed by his growing admiration for this young woman. Perhaps Miri deserves to have this farm!

I've enjoyed all three books in the Amish of Shepherd's Hill series, but I can't say enough good things about Through the Valley! Satisfying romance, Amish values, and a powerful reminder to trust in God's Plan made this a must-read for me. Well done, Patricia Johns!

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


My rating: 5 of 5 stars






ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son.

Connect with Patricia by visiting patriciajohns.com.  
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The Amish of Shepherd's Hill

Still Waters
Through the Valley

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