Protecting the Texas Witness (Lone Star Defenders Book 3) by Virginia Vaughan

ABOUT THE BOOK

He has a witness to defend…

and their future hangs in the balance.

Deputy Drake Shaw rescues single mom Isabelle Morris from an assailant's attack, only to be mistaken for her late husband. After exposing the corruption at her health-care company, Isabelle fears danger has followed her and her daughter all the way to their remote cabin. Now Drake must keep them safe long enough for Isabelle to testify against her former boss. But when her child is taken, the stakes are raised. Can they survive to unravel the truth about the present…and the past?

MY THOUGHTS.....

Whistleblower Isabelle Morris needs protection until she can testify against her corrupt boss, but something is troubling about one of her protectors! She's never met Deputy Drake Shaw, but he seems so much like her deceased husband. Could he be Rayland's relative that she'd never met?

Protecting the Texas Witness is the intriguing story of a man who doesn't remember his past and a woman who begins to question the past she remembers! As I read this story, I kept hearing the song that mentions 'the heart won't lie'. Was Isabelle's heart telling her the truth even when circumstances pointed to a different scenario?

I enjoyed this book so much! Was it the support and protection from the other Lone Star Defenders? The strong mother-daughter bond between Isabelle and her teenage daughter, Kelsey, or maybe the realistic emotions. Author Virginia Vaughan shares a fast-paced mystery with intense danger, a surprising villain, and a strong message of faith. I highly recommend Protecting the Texas Witness to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense!

I received a complimentary ARC from the author. 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

Missing in Texas

Protecting the Texas Witness

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Noble: The Story of Maakah (King David's Brides, #2) by Mesu Andrews

ABOUT THE BOOK

Princess Maakah of Geshur is duty-bound to create a political alliance for her father through marriage. The cancellation by King Saul of her betrothal to his fourth-born son compels Maakah's father to arrange an unexpected marriage to the rebel David ben Jesse, a shepherd-warrior anointed years earlier as Israel's future king. Taken aback by stories of David's fierceness and lowly birth, Maakah considers the match a degrading fate but obeys her father's wishes out of duty as her nation's only heir.

While alliances shift and enemies loom, Maakah navigates the delicate balance between her noble heritage and her growing respect for David's faith and leadership. When David and his army move to Hebron, and he becomes king over Judah, Maakah faces prejudice and suspicion from David's home tribe. In a land torn by war and divided loyalties, she must choose where her allegiance lies: with her people and heritage, or with an extraordinary destiny alongside David that beckons her from within.

Through Maakah's lens of nobility, courage, and love, beloved author Mesu Andrews skillfully presents a biblical tale of King David and his royal household.

MY THOUGHTS.....

"Life outside Geshur's walls was definitely more complicated than I had anticipated, and far more heartache than I had imagined."

These are the thoughts of Maakah, a Geshuran Princess, who abides by her father's wishes that she marry for his political advantage. Noble: The Story of Maakah is told from both Maakah and David's points of view. I was fascinated with the well-defined character development and intrigued by the unusual friendship that developed between Maakah and David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail. Yes, God's Plan provided David with six wives and six sons before he began his reign in Jerusalem, and Andrews peppered this story with many "what-ifs", including David's concerns about marriage to a pagan, gentile princess and Maakah's doubts about a lowly shepherd named David!

This gripping story features romance, history, and thought-provoking situations. It's perfect for anyone wanting 'can't-put-it-down' storytelling and a must-read for fans of biblical fiction! Andrews vividly depicts David's total reliance on God and Maakah's conversion to believing, trusting, and totally accepting David's God. Noble: The Story of Maakah is a wonderful example of Mesu Andrews's commitment to researching God's Word, imagining the possibilities, and then weaving fact and fiction into captivating biblical fiction.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a favorable review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mesu Andrews is the Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah's Daughter and her deep understanding of, and love for God’s Word brings the biblical world alive for readers. Andrews lives in North Carolina with her husband Roy. She stays connected with readers through newsie emails, fun blog posts, and frequent short stories. 

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King David's Brides

Brave: The Story of Ahinoam 

Noble: The Story of Maakah

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