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, December 4, 2024

Never Forgotten by Hannah Linder

Never Forgotten
ABOUT THE BOOK

All He Wanted was Justice. All She Wanted was His Heart.   

Georgina Whitmore, not accustomed to any man being unaffected by her charms, is plagued with the disappearance and rejection of Simon Fancourt. Twelve years later, Mr. Fancourt returns to British society with two children and a mad hunger for justice.   

Racing against time, Simon works to uncover the men responsible for his wife’s horrific murder, protect his children, and fulfill his father’s unexpected will by marrying Georgina—the last thing in the world he wants to do.   

Though her heart throbs to accept, she would rather lose him again than have his name without his love. She denies his proposal of matrimony, knowing it will cost them both. 

But as tragedies unravel and secret enemies narrow their sights on Simon, Georgina risks her life—and her reputation—to protect him and the children. Will the danger scorch them alive? Or will it, for the first time, open his heart to her?



MY THOUGHTS.....

Oh, my! This book took me down memory lane and back to the days of Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt, and Phyllis Whitney. I loved their gothic romances riddled with mystery and suspense and author Hannah Linder has captured all of this in her newest book, Never Forgotten. I was captivated by the intriguing characters, the deluge of emotions, and the dark vibes that characterize Gothic fiction! As I breathlessly turned the pages, I wondered if there could be a satisfactory ending. When I witnessed their attempts to ignore their deepening feelings, I wanted to shake Simon and Georgina and shout, "Forget the past and grab what's before you!"

Never Forgotten is a must-read for all who enjoy sweet romance, second chances, intense suspense, and subtle messages of faith. Linder has become one of my go-to authors for historical Christian and Regency romance!

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Hannah Linder resides in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia. Represented by Cynthia Ruchti with Books & Such Literary Management, she writes Regency romantic suspense novels filled with passion, secrets, and danger. She is a double 2021 Selah Award winner, a 2022 Selah Award winner, and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Her debut, Beneath His Silence  released in November, 2022.

In way of career, Hannah is a Graphic Design Associates Degree graduate who specializes in professional book cover design. She designs for both traditional publishing houses and individual authors, including New York Times, USA Today, National, and International bestsellers (hannahlinderdesigns.com). She is also a self-portrait photographer of historical fashion.

When Hannah is not writing, she enjoys playing instruments—piano, guitar, and ukulele—songwriting, painting still life, walking in the rain, and sitting on the front porch of her 1800s farmhouse. Her greatest desire is to please her Savior and to write in a way that glorifies and uplifts Him. 

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Never Forgotten

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Dangerous Christmas Investigation (Lone Star Defenders, 1) by Virginia Vaughan

Dangerous Christmas Investigation (Lone Star Defenders, 1)
ABOUT THE BOOK

An undercover mission…

turns into a fight for survival.

Agreeing to take his late twin brother’s place in an undercover DEA operation reunites detective Jake Harris with a familiar face—and throws him into the line of fire. After he and his ex-girlfriend, Deputy Sabrina Reagan, survive a drive-by shooting, they’ll have to work together to capture a merciless drug trafficker. But when a price is placed on her head, Jake discovers Sabrina has a secret—his four-year-old son. With armed criminals out for blood, can Jake dismantle this drug operation to protect the family he didn’t know he had?



MY THOUGHTS.....

Virginia Vaughan is a master at writing nail-biting, heart-pounding suspense and this book is a perfect example. Dangerous Christmas Investigation begins with Christmas carols playing on Sabrina Reagan's car radio but her Christmas anticipation soon turns to fear and dismay. An altercation and a warning regarding her son thrusts Sabrina into a terror-filled race to escape a powerful drug ring!

Twists, turns, secrets, and surprises. Faith, forgiveness, and second chances. I couldn't stop turning the pages of this captivating story and I look forward to the next book in the Lone Star Defenders series. I recommend Dangerous Christmas Investigation to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense.

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


Virginia Vaughan is a former investigator for the State of Mississippi who left a promising career to pursue her dream of being a writer. Blessed to come from a large, Southern family, her fondest memories include hearing stories recounted by family and friends around the large dinner table. She was a lover of books even from a young age, devouring gothic romance novels and stories of romance, danger, and love. She soon started writing them herself, delving into the genre of romantic suspense, armed with her passion for writing and the knowledge gained from her criminal justice background

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Lone Star Defenders
Dangerous Christmas Investigation