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International Suspense! {Kindle Fire Giveaway!} Review of The Brothers' Keepers.

About the book:

The Brothers' Keepers | RidgeRoute Press (November 2015)

A friend's deception. A family's dilemma.

While cataloging looted antiquities in Brussels, archaeologist Grace Madison learns that her daughter has disappeared in France, and daughter-in-law has been attacked in Switzerland. But before the Madisons can save themselves, they must rescue an old friend---if he'll let them. Navigating a deadly, four-thousand-year-old artifact trail that crosses three continents, they jeopardize hearts and lives against a foe as old as time---as time runs out.

Because choosing what's right is all that's left.

My review:

This story had a lot of action.  I felt a little lost at the beginning because some events that happened in book one are mentioned and I haven't read book one.  I liked learning more about church history and archaeology.   I also liked the sense of place, with all of the descriptions about where they were in France.  I was there a few years ago and could picture some of it, so that was cool.  Grace amused me and I admired her and the other strong women in the story, her daughter and daughter-in-law.  There are some references to faith, but it didn't seem like there was a lot of spiritual growth.  Grace and her family seemed to all be Christians.  There's some romance with some cute moments between three different couples: Grace and her husband, her son and daughter-in-law, and her daughter and a man she's interested in.  I liked that she included foreign words in the story to make it feel more authentic and especially that there was a glossary included in the back.  Overall, I had a hard time staying interested in the story and keeping track of all of the characters.  The story seemed slow when there wasn't a lot of action.  You might like it if you like action and international intrigue.

I received a free copy of this book from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.

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About the author: After an award-winning detour through journalism and marketing and a graduate degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, NLB Horton returned to writing fiction. She has surveyed Israeli and Jordanian archaeological digs accompanied (twice!) by heavy artillery rounds from Syria and machine gun fire from Lebanon. Calmly tossed a tarantula from her skiff into the Amazon after training with an Incan shaman. Driven uneventfully through Rome. And consumed gallons of afternoon tea across five continents. Her first novel, When Camels Fly, was released in May, 2014.The Brothers' Keepers her second in the Parched series, will be released November 17, 2014. The third in the series will release in the fall of 2015.

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Don't miss NLB Horton's The Brothers' Keepers—international suspense at its best. While cataloguing looted antiquities in Brussels, archaeologist Grace Madison discovers her daughter has vanished in France, and her son's bride has been attacked in Switzerland. After the Madison family unearths a relic whose taproot pierces the Ancient Near East, they realize before they can save themselves, they must rescue an old friend . . . if he'll let them.

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The Amish Blacksmith - The Men of Lancaster County 2 - by Mindy Starns Clark & Susan Meissner

About the book:

New from bestselling authors Mindy Starns Clark and Susan Meissner, The Amish Blacksmith (Book 2 in The Men of Lancaster County series) explores the men of an Amish community in Lancaster County, how their Amish beliefs play out in their unique roles, and the women who change their lives.
Apprenticed blacksmith Jake Miller is skeptical of Priscilla Kinsinger’s innate ability to soothe troubled horses, especially when he has own ideas on how to calm them. Six years earlier, Priscilla’s mother died in an awful accident at home, and Priscilla’s grief over losing her mother was so intense that she was sent to live with relatives in Indiana. She has just returned to Lancaster County.

Not that her homecoming matters to Jake, who is interested in courting lighthearted Amanda Shetler. But Jake’s boss is Priscilla’s uncle, and when the man asks Jake to help his niece reconnect with community life, he has no choice but to do just that. Surprisingly, he finds himself slowly drawn to the beautiful but emotionally wounded Priscilla.

Jake then determines to prove to her that it’s not her fault her mother died, but what he discovers will challenge everything they both believe about the depth of love and the breadth of forgiveness.

My review:

I really enjoyed this story with a twist!  I liked how the story was told from the viewpoint of Jake, who thought he had his life all figured out.  His spiritual and emotional growth were wonderful and really made the story compelling.  There was also a slight mystery as the circumstances surrounding Priscilla's mother's death weren't clear.  Priscilla was very interesting as I never knew what she would say or do next and neither did Jake!   I felt like I had a lot in common personality-wise with both Priscilla and Jake and could relate to them a lot more than Amanda.  It was fascinating watching him gentle horses and the techniques he employed, but it was especially interesting getting Priscilla's insights.  I also found it interesting to learn more about the blacksmith trade.  There were a couple of cute romantic moments, but there really wasn't much to that aspect of the story and I wished there had been.  I didn't want to put this book down!  I think men would like this story just as much as women and I especially recommend it for lovers of Amish fiction, romance, or horses.

I received this book free from Harvest House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

Mindy Starns Clark

Mindy Starns Clark is the author of many books, which include the popular Smart Chick Mysteries, Whispers of the Bayou, Shadows of Lancaster County, and Under the Cajun Moon. In addition, Mindy’s plays and musicals have been featured in schools and churches across the United States.

Susan Meissner

Susan Meissner is a multi-published author, speaker, and writing workshop leader with a background in community journalism. Her novels include The Shape of Mercy, named by Publishers Weekly as one of the 100 Best Novels of 2008 and a Carol Award winner. She is a pastor’s wife and the mother of four young adults. When she's not writing, Susan writes small group curriculum for her San Diego church. Visit Susan at her website: www.susanmeissner.com, on Twitter at @SusanMeissner, or at www.facebook.com/susan.meissner.

The Christmas Cat - by Melody Carlson

About the book:

He felt his face flushing as Cara opened the door. Wearing a garnet-colored knit dress and with her dark hair pinned up, she looked even prettier than he remembered. Suddenly he wished he'd thought to bring a hostess gift. Like a cat.

After years abroad, Garrison Brown finds himself at the home of his beloved grandmother who has just passed away. He must sort out her belongings, including six cats who need new homes. While he hopes to dispense with the task quickly--especially since he is severely allergic to cats--his grandmother's instructions don't allow for speed. She has left some challenging requirements for the future homes of her furry friends.

Can he match the cats with the perfect new owners? And is it possible that he might meet his own match along the way?

My review:

This was a cute story that put me in the Christmas spirit!  I thought it was unique that the main character was male, with only his point of view.  It was amusing that he didn't like cats and had to find homes for them and be picky about the homes at that.  It was sweet how they grew on him.  I really liked his character, too, that he would try his best to honor his grandmother's last wishes even though he made a girl he liked upset.  The friendships he formed with an older man and a younger man who helped fix up his house were nice, too, especially how he was trying to mentor the younger one.  I liked that the couple were in their thirties and that Garrison had had this wonderful life experience of being a missionary for many years. However, he didn't seem to show much faith and made a couple of dumb decisions, though they were somewhat understandable based on an experience he had in the past.  There's a bit of a romance to the story that was sweet, but I did wish for more to it.  Overall, I enjoyed this story and would recommend it if you like Christmas stories!

I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.  

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   Melody Carlson

   Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with sales of more than five million. She is the author of several Christmas books from Revell, including the bestselling The Christmas Bus, The Christmas Dog, and Christmas...
   
   

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Look Inside the Time of Jesus - A Lift the Flap Book - by Lois Rock, Illustrations by Lorenzo Orlandi

  This is a colorful and informative Bible storybook that also tells interesting facts about the time of Jesus.  Every couple of pages has a paragraph that summarizes a Bible story.  It starts with the birth of Jesus and shares some of what his childhood would have been like, his preaching, visiting Zacchaeus, His trial, crucifixion, and the empty tomb.   There are many flaps to open on each page with names given to items, explanations of what people are doing, and descriptions of the culture such as what a meal would have been like or what was happening at the temple.

The pages are a durable board material instead of thin paper and I think this would be a good book for toddlers to around age 7.  There are a few harder words so I'm not sure if it would be ideal for beginning readers.  I also thought a comment that Jesus was angry that a poor widow felt obliged to give an offering seemed wrong.  I remember from the Bible that Jesus pointed out in admiration that this woman gave out of the little she had while the religious leader didn't give much in comparison.  I think kids who want to learn more about the time of Jesus would like this book.

I received this book free from Kregel Publications in exchange for an honest review.

Thief of Glory - by Sigmund Brouwer

This was at times a fascinating book and at others a bit slow.  It tells the story of ten-year-old Jeremiah Prins, a boy growing up in the Dutch East Indies when the Japanese invade during World War II.  There he meets and immediately feels a connection with nine-year-old Laura while at the same time meets an enemy who will work to make his life horrible.  Soon the men and teenage boys are rounded up and shipped out to work and his life changes forever.  He now becomes responsible for his three younger siblings and mother, a job even more important because of his mom's mental illness and the dark periods she suffers.

They struggle to survive for a while by selling off household items until they're taken to an internment camp and made to live in very cramped quarters with too little food.  The constant stress of dealing with hunger, not to mention the sadistic leader of the camp, takes its toll on everyone.  Jeremiah must use his wits to not only survive, but save others.  Years later, he tells the story to his daughter and tries to reconnect with those from his past.

I really enjoyed the parts of this book that showed what life was like in the camp and how smart Jeremiah was in figuring out how to accomplish his goals, not to mention the way he wanted to help others.  I really admired how selfless he could be.  He was also practically a genius about some things.  I knew nothing about what happened in the Dutch East Indies during this time and thought it was very interesting.  Other parts of this book got a little too detailed, such as the descriptions of the marble games or how things worked, for example.  I loved the strong faith Laura's grandmother and a doctor in the camp had and how they were willing to stand up for what they believed.  They really showed Jeremiah the way to live.  There was a lot of sadness in the story without a lot of happiness to offset it, though the story did end well.  There's one point in the story with questionable language where someone is called a horse's a**, which I don't think was needed.  This was an emotional story and not always easy to read, but it didn't get graphic.  There was an interesting twist in the story, too.  I would recommend this story for men or women who like historical fiction, especially war stories.

I received this book free from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.

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Surprised by Love - The Heart of San Francisco 3 - by Julie Lessman

About the book:

She can turn the head of the man who spurned her--but can she turn his heart?
When Megan McClare left San Francisco to study in Paris, no one would accuse her of being poised and pretty. But on the other side of the Atlantic, this wallflower blossomed into a beauty with big dreams. When she returns to California and accepts an internship at the district attorney's office, she's thrilled that her life is taking shape. But the exciting opportunity quickly loses its glow when she discovers she'll be working alongside Devin Caldwell, who mercilessly mocked her at school--and with whom she was hopelessly enamored.

Bram Hughes is the best friend to whom Megan has always turned for support and advice. But when she seeks his counsel about working with Devin Caldwell, Bram's vision is clouded by his sudden unwelcome attraction to a girl he had always thought of as a little sister. He advises forgiveness, but can he forgive himself for pushing the woman he loves into the arms of another man?

Author Julie Lessman draws a romantic triangle that will touch your heart in this glittering Gilded Age tale of transforming love.

My review:

Julie Lessman has another winner!  I think this may be my favorite of the series.  I absolutely loved Megan and Bram in the previous books, but even more so after getting to know them better in this one.  I loved that they both had such a deep faith.  It was beautiful to see how wonderfully Bram treated Meg, before and after her transformation.  He was truly a Godly man to admire.  It was so fun to see a makeover and the aftereffects on everyone, especially Bram.  It was wonderful to see her new confidence and the way she came into her own.  Seeing Bram denying his attraction and planning to court someone else out of duty was frustrating and when her old crush and school bully Devin entered the picture, I wondered for a while who she would end up with.  I also loved how the relationship between her widowed mother Cait and uncle Logan played out, with Logan really having to turn to God in trust and putting Cait's happiness ahead of his own. It was cute how Meg helped a coworker with her own makeover and crush. The romances were wonderful, with some passionate kisses but nothing too extreme.  The spiritual messages were wonderful, with trusting God, forgiving others, the importance of prayer, blessing your enemies, and accepting God's will.  I especially liked the discussion about accepting God's will because we believe He loves us and knows what the best thing is for us rather than just resigning ourselves to His will believing He's harsh and doesn't care.  It was also interesting to see how the family was working to clean up the Barbary Coast, an area of brothels and gambling dens.  I really hope Lessman continues the story of this wonderful family because there are still a couple siblings who need a story.  I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a good romance!

I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.

 The Author

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   Julie Lessman

   Julie Lessman is an award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston series and the Winds of Change series The recipient of 14 Romance Writers of America awards, as well as many other accolades, Lessman was chosen as the #1 Romance Fiction Author of the Year in...
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