Another Winner! 'Sunburst' - Sky King Ranch 2 - by Susan May Warren

 

About the book:

When former Navy SEAL and lifelong bachelor Ranger Kingston is called upon to take part in a rescue mission to save his brother Colt from terrorists in Nigeria, he is shocked to find among the hostages a woman he could never forget.

Noemi Sutton was attempting to return a young girl to her family in Boko Haram territory when she and the girl found themselves taken hostage, along with several others. And while Ranger Kingston may be able to get the hostages away from their captors, he'll need Noemi's help if he ever hopes to get out of Nigeria alive.

Her solution? Pose as husband and wife. But when her uncle discovers the union, he insists on a traditional Nigerian wedding--which would bind Noemi to a man destined to break her heart. Worse, the trouble they're fleeing has found them--again. It's clear anyone around Noemi is bound to be caught in the cross fire. Including her potential new husband.

She'll need to figure out a way to leave the man she loves if she wants to save his life.

My review:

This was another winner for Susan May Warren!  I especially loved how so much took place in another country so we got to see the customs and experience the culture but we got the best of both worlds because we also got to go back to the cozy town in Alaska where Sky King Ranch is located.  I loved catching up with Ranger's brothers, dad and the other townspeople.  The romance was very well-done as Ranger and Noemi never forgot each other but both had their reasons for not giving in to their feelings.  While Ranger's a Christian, Noemi's never felt like God saw her or cared.  She felt like she had to depend only on herself and with all of the action and escapes and miraculous rescues in this book she comes to believe God does care, just like Ranger does.  Ranger also struggled with a health diagnosis and what his future would hold.  There was so much action and excitement throughout the whole story.  This worked well as a stand-alone but the first book is just as wonderful so don't miss it!  I highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next!

I received this book free from Revell.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

           The Author

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   Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of nearly 90 novels with more than 1.5 million books sold, including the Global Search and Rescue and the Montana Rescue series, as well as Sunrise and Sunburst....

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Fascinating Suspense! 'Elysium Tide' - by James R. Hannibal

 

About the book:

Dr. Peter Chesterfield is the top neurosurgeon at the Royal London Hospital. He's also a workaholic, and after a blow-up with a colleague, his boss orders him to attend a medical symposium at the luxurious Elysium Grand on the island of Maui. During a midnight walk on the beach, Peter pulls a woman with a skull fracture from the water. Despite all his skill, she dies in his arms, leaving him with only one clue to what happened to her: the word "honu."

Obsessed with finding the cause of his patient's death--discovering what or who ripped the power over life and death from his surgeon's hands--Peter becomes entangled in an ongoing investigation. He also becomes a source of deep irritation to detective Lisa Kealoha, who has jurisdiction over the case.

The reluctant pair join forces, diving deep into Maui's evolving gang culture, and unearth a conspiracy that runs deeper than either could have imagined. Knowing too much is deadly--and they must catch the killer before the killer catches them.

My review:

I loved the investigation piece to this book and thought it was funny that Peter inserted himself into it even when Lisa told him not to.  He seemed like a good guy deep down but could be very off-putting and took a while to like.  Lisa, on the other hand, was a great cop and could be tough when needed but didn't hold a grudge  She was a Christian and Peter started to question his lack of faith.  There was a lot of great action and a hint that there might be more stories to come!  I look forward to it!  I also absolutely loved that it was set in Hawaii!  I recommend this story if you like investigations and suspense!

I received this book free from Revell.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

           The Author

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   James R. Hannibal

   James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. This former stealth pilot from Houston, Texas, has been shot at, locked up with surface-to-air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is a three-time Silver Falchion...

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Gripping Romantic Suspense! 'Among the Innocent' - by Mary Alford

 

About the book:

When Leah Miller's entire Amish family was murdered ten years ago, the person believed responsible took his own life. Since then, Leah has left the Amish and joined the police force. Now, after an Amish woman is found murdered with the same MO, it becomes clear that the wrong man may have been blamed for her family's deaths.

As Leah and the new police chief, Dalton Cooper, work long hours struggling to fit the pieces together in order to catch the killer, they can't help but grow closer. When secrets from both of their pasts begin to surface, an unexpected connection between them is revealed. But this is only the beginning.

What will it mean for Leah--and Dalton--when the full truth comes to light?

My review:

This was such a suspenseful story with a great blend of investigation, twists and romance to make me want to keep reading straight through!  The investigation was very interesting as they tracked down witnesses and tested evidence on their hunt for the killer.  The bad guy seemed to be everywhere!  It was very suspenseful with a lot of action.  I liked the twist but I felt like they should have looked into the possibility sooner.  Dalton had a strong faith in God that had gotten him through a lot whereas Leah had struggled with hers after her family died.  Leah started to evaluate that relationship and they both had to deal with their reluctance to open their hearts after losing people they loved.  This was a new author for me and it was such an exciting story.  I can't wait to read what she has next and check our her previous books!

I received a free copy of this book from Revell.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

           The Author

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   Mary Alford

   Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can't put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards,...

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Just as Wonderful as the First! Review and Giveaway of 'The Songs That Could Have Been' - Sedgwick County Chronicles 2 - by Amanda Wen

About the book:

 Two couples in love. Two sets of impossible circumstances. One powerful God of grace.

After a devastating tailspin in her late teens, Lauren Anderson’s life is finally back on track. Then a chance meeting with Carter Douglas, her first love and the man who broke her heart, threatens to throw her well-balanced world out of control.
 
Now a TV meteorologist, Carter is determined to make amends with Lauren. After all, she still owns his heart. But his old demons are forcing him toward the same decision he faced in the past. Is he courageous enough to make a different choice this time around?
 
When Lauren’s elderly grandmother, Rosie, begins having nightmares about a man named Ephraim--a name her family has never heard before—a fascinating and forbidden past love comes to light. As Lauren and Carter work to uncover the untold stories of Rosie’s past in 1950s Wichita, they embark on a journey of forgiveness and second chances that will change their lives—and Rosie’s—forever. Along the way they’ll learn that God wastes nothing, his timing is perfect, and nothing is beyond his grace and redemption.

The Songs That Could Have Been is full of the same deftly handled, resonant writing that readers and critics alike enjoyed in Amanda Wen's first book in the series, Roots of Wood and Stone. Fans of Lisa Wingate and Rachel Hauck will add Amanda Wen to their must-read shelves.

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My review:

This was such a wonderful story, just as amazing as the first in the series!  I loved the dual timeline of modern-day and the 1950s.  It was especially touching that the grandchildren are trying to unearth memories that their grandmother with dementia has and can't remember.  This was a sweet love story of second chances as Lauren and Carter reconnect and she decides if she can trust him with her heart again after he broke it.  They both have some baggage from family issues and past bad decisions and struggle with forgiving themselves and believing they can move on from them.  They're both Christians but struggle to accept God's grace and give Him control of their lives and futures.  The past love story was especially interesting as their love's forbidden and even dangerous.  The struggles of both couples are written so well and touch on addiction, food disorders, racial issues, dementia and abuse but not in a heavy or overwhelming way.  I loved the hope that's portrayed, both in God and in a brighter future!  It was great seeing characters from the first book and it's not required to read the first one to enjoy this one but it's wonderful and you don't want to miss out!  I highly recommend this book and I can't wait for her next one!

I received this book free from Kregel Publications and Read with Audra.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

About the author:  Amanda Wen is an award-winning writer of inspirational romance and split-time women’s fiction. She has placed first in multiple writing contests, including the 2017 Indiana Golden Opportunity, the 2017 Phoenix Rattler, and the 2016 ACFW First Impressions contests. She was also a 2018 ACFW Genesis Contest finalist. Her debut novel was a 2021 Christy Award First Novel finalist.   Wen is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and regularly contributes author interviews for their Fiction Finder feature. She also frequently interviews authors for her blog and is a contributor to the God Is Love blog. She is the author of Roots of Wood and Stone and The Songs That Could Have Been.   In addition to her writing, Wen is an accomplished professional cellist and pianist who frequently performs with orchestras, chamber groups, and her church’s worship team. She serves as a choral accompanist as well. A lifelong denizen of the flatlands, Wen lives in Kansas with her patient, loving, and hilarious husband, their three adorable Wenlets, and a snuggly Siamese cat.   To find Amanda Wen’s blog and short stories, visit www.amandawen.com. Readers can also follower her on Facebook (@AuthorAmandaWen), Twitter (@AuthorAmandaWen), and Instagram (@authoramandawen).

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