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!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Searching for the Stolen Son (Thunder Ridge Justice, #3) by Connie Queen

Searching for the Stolen Son (Thunder Ridge Justice)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Tracking a kidnapper

makes this K-9 and his handler a target.

While training her search-and-rescue puppy, Emma Cantrell stumbles upon an infant alone in the woods—only to be attacked while attempting to rescue the baby. Emma and her K-9 companion race after the fleeing assailant, crossing paths with rancher Gunner Jacobs, who is desperately searching for his missing son. Despite a complicated past, Emma and Gunner are forced to join forces to save his little boy. As relentless gunmen close in, Emma and Gunner find themselves in a perilous race against time. Can they survive long enough to figure out who kidnapped Gunner’s son before they both end up dead?



MY THOUGHTS.....

Gunner Jacobs faces a parent's worst nightmare when he returns home to find his 10-month-old son missing. What follows is an emotionally charged, edge-of-your-seat search that kept me wondering if baby Caleb would ever be found.

Author Connie Queen shares a well-written story full of danger, suspense, and conflict. I loved the characters, including a special K-9 named Parker, and the hope, faith, and romance that fueled this engaging story. Searching for the Stolen Son is a great addition to the Thunder Ridge Justice series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Connie Queen spent her life in Texas where she met and married her high-school sweetheart. Together they’ve raised eight children and are enjoying their grandchildren. As a child, Connie remembers her mom and sisters reading, but she preferred to be outside. It wasn't until later, she found the joy of being whisked away into another world. Today she resides in Nebraska with her husband, and Nash, her Great Dane, where she’s working on her next suspense.

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Friday, August 21, 2026

The Reluctant Healer of Halifax (Enduring Hope #6) by Terrie Todd

The Reluctant Healer of Halifax (Enduring Hope #6)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Her Family, Her Home, Her Future—All Leveled in One Thunderous Explosion

When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.

Three days ago, Pearline Campbell's family was whole and Oliver Hamilton still loved her. But upon returning to Halifax disfigured and shellshocked, Oliver ended their relationship. Then came Thursday, December 6, 1917, when the Halifax harbor was leveled by a tremendous explosion. . .and Pearline fears nothing will ever be whole again. Her parents are dead, her brother is missing, and her sister refuses to speak. Pearline must fortify herself to open her home to needy orphans, including an unidentified baby. Where can she find the strength for each new day as misery grips the city?


MY THOUGHTS.....

I am a history nerd, so how have I never known about the horrifying event that prompted this story? The Reluctant Healer of Halifax chronicles the horrifying event that occurred in Nova Scotia in December 1917, and the far-reaching consequences that followed. It's obvious that author Terrie Todd devoted many hours to researching The Great Halifax Explosion, but this book is much more than facts on a page. Her mesmerizing words catapulted me into the chaos of that ship's explosion and swept me along with the trauma and life-changing repercussions.

Engaging characters and a troubled romance kept me turning the pages, but the real engagement came from the poignant emotions and inspiring displays of resiliency. The Reluctant Healer of Halifax is a fantastic addition to the Enduring Hope series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Terrie Todd’s historical novels have won numerous Word Guild Awards, the Braun Book Award, and the Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award. She’s the recipient of the 2018 Janette Oak award from Inscribe Christian Writers Fellowship and was a 2023 finalist in the ACFW Carol Awards. She’s also a frequent contributor to Guideposts Books. Terrie lives with her husband, Jon, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, where they raised their three children. They are grandparents to five boys. When she’s not writing, Terrie can be found reading, gardening, baking, or helping her community theatre group.

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