Unique Romantic Suspense! 'Dangerous Beauty' - by Melissa Koslin

 

About the book:

What is the price of freedom?

Liliana Vela hates the term victim. She's not a victim, she's a fighter. Stubborn and strong with a quiet elegance, she's determined to take back her life after escaping the clutches of human traffickers. But she can't stay safely in America--unless the man who aided in her rescue is serious about his unconventional proposal to marry her.

Meric Toledan was just stopping at a service station for a bottle of water. Instead, he becomes the key to Liliana's rescue. If he can keep his secrets hidden, his wealth and position afford him many resources to help her. But the mysterious buyer who funded her capture will not sit idly by while his prize is stolen from him.

My review:

This was a fascinating story and unlike anything I've read before.  Liliana was incredibly smart and brave and had such a big heart.  It was amazing to see how Meric cared for her and tried to help her heal.  He was incredibly self-sacrificing and put himself in grave danger in order to help women but was also broken because of his past.  There was a marriage of convenience love story and quite a bit of suspense and action mixed in as they tried to figure out who was behind her kidnapping and realized she was still in danger.  Liliana had a strong faith to survive what she did and not view everyone as evil.  She prays a lot throughout the story, asking for wisdom and help and for other people.  Meric had turned away from God after finding out about his past but was coming around.  This is my second novel by Melissa Koslin and another one I'd highly recommend!

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           The Author

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   Melissa Koslin

   Melissa Koslin is a fourth-degree black belt in and certified instructor of Songahm Taekwondo. In her day job as a commercial property manager, she secretly notes personal quirks and funny situations, ready to tweak them into colorful additions for her books....

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Wonderful New Series! 'Honor Bound' - Love & Honor 1 - by Hallee Bridgeman

 

About the book:

You can't override the heart

It may seem odd to seek peace by moving to a war-torn African country, but for medical missionary Dr. Cynthia Myers, it provided a way to escape a shallow life of unearned wealth, a philandering fiancé, and a father now square in the public eye as vice president of the United States. At least here she knows her work and life have meaning. But all that is thrown into chaos when she fails to save the life of a local warlord's mortally wounded son.

As part of the Army Special Forces A-Team on a mission to capture and subdue the warlord, Captain Rick Norton is compelled to use deadly force to save Cynthia's life. Enraged at the violence she witnessed and riddled with guilt that men died because of her, Cynthia doesn't want to like anything about Rick and his team--but an unexpected attraction is taking hold.

With two members of his team badly injured and rebels in hot pursuit, Rick will have to draw upon all his strength and cunning to get her out alive . . . because he's beginning to think that, despite their differences, they just may be able to make a life together.

My review:

What a wonderful story and I'm so excited to find a new author!  I loved the action and witty banter of this book!  The writing was well-done and I could picture everything well.  Cynthia was a great character, so caring of her patients and willing to live in a place so different from her privileged lifestyle in the States.  Rick was amazing, a hero who was also respectful of Cynthia and all she went through.  They both had a strong faith yet disagreed about his work, at least at first.  There was sweet romance and I didn't want to put the book down for all of the reasons above!  I'm so excited for this new series!  I highly recommend it!

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Wonderful Novel About Second Chances! 'The Bridge Between Us' - Road to Refuge 3

 

About the book:

An Unexpected Reunion . . . A Second Chance at Love
Jesse Donovan is a changed man. Now a Christian and a successful building contractor, he’s dedicated to taking responsibility for his self-centered past. That includes welcoming the teenage boy he didn’t know he fathered. When the boy’s mother walks into Jesse’s office, their son has run away from home and is on a dangerous road, travelling with a friend who isn’t a friend at all.

Maeryn Scott once loved Jesse Donovan, only to be abandoned without even a goodbye. Her love for him died suddenly—or so she thought. Now, with her son in danger and determined to confront his father, Maeryn must face the conflicting needs of her son and her own heart. Who is Jesse now? Can she trust him? Falling in love again is the last thing Maeryn wants to do—especially with a man who will turn her world upside down.

My review:

This was a wonderful story about an incredibly hard situation.  I liked seeing the journey Maeryn and Tim, their son, was on and how they started out angry and distrusting of Jesse but saw the kind of man he had become and started to trust and believe he truly did love them.  I was a little frustrated with Tim and how he trusted his friend and made some potentially deadly choices.  I loved that we got the three points of view so we could get inside their heads.  The author wrote the emotions well.  There were also some really great conversations about faith and trusting God as Jesse had hit rock bottom before and really depended on God to fight his demons.  He was an amazing example to Maeryn and Tim and to me, too!  There was some sweet romance and a little action.  This is book three in the series and I remember enjoying the first one but hadn't read book two yet.  It's not required to enjoy this story.  I highly recommend it!

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

Another Winner! 'Crossfire' - Extreme Measures 2 - by Lynette Eason

 

About the book:

She's never lost a hostage. Surely she can manage to take care of her sister.

FBI special agent Julianna Jameson is a top-notch negotiator, but when her much younger sister, Dottie, needs a place to live while she finishes high school, Julianna's skills will be put to the test.

Former sniper Clay Fox left the army after a tragic incident that he can't get past. Until he can figure out what to do with the rest of his life, he's working as a resource officer at a school. Dottie's school.

When Julianna is called in to negotiate a courtroom hostage situation involving Clay's sister, he's impressed--and, if he's honest, a bit intimidated--by the calm, capable woman with the dark hair and blue eyes, and invites her to speak at the school.

But as the anniversary of a school shooting from Julianna's past approaches, it becomes clear that her perfect record is about to be tested and that Dottie is at risk. If Julianna and Clay can't figure out who's behind the attacks, more innocent people will die--and Dottie is next in line.

My review:

This was another winner from Lynette Eason!  The suspense was amazing and I loved that we got to see what the bad guy was thinking throughout the book.  There was a crazy twist at the end plus some nice closure for Clay for a situation from his past.  I really liked Clay and how supportive he was of Julianna as she not only dealt with her demanding, dangerous job but also when she was going through tough stuff personally.  Julianna was so amazing, from her skill at negotiating to taking in her sister as her guardian to helping figure out what was really happening.  There was a little romance and many wonderful conversations about God's goodness, even amid suffering.  Clay was having a harder time after a tragedy so had turned his back on God, Dottie's never seen a need for God and Julianna prays regularly and has a strong relationship with the Lord so it was interesting to see them in different parts of their journeys and how events impacted their view of God and reactions to Him.  I really enjoyed Dottie, too, for her common sense and snark.  This is book two and we got to catch up with her friends from the first book and I'm definitely looking forward to the third.  You don't have to read them in order but I highly recommend both of them!

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   Lynette Eason

   Lynette Eason is the USA Today bestselling author of Life Flight and Crossfire, as well as the Danger Never Sleeps, Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians series. She is the...

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Highly Recommend! 'The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip' - by Sara Brunsvold

 

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A throwaway assignment is about to change two lives forever

Aidyn Kelley is talented, ambitious, and ready for a more serious assignment than the fluff pieces she's been getting as a cub reporter for the Kansas City Star. In her eagerness, she pushes too hard, earning herself the menial task of writing an obituary for an unremarkable woman who's just entered hospice care.

But there's more to Clara Kip than meets the eye. The spirited septuagenarian may be dying, but she's not quite ready to cash it in yet. Never one to shy away from an assignment herself, she can see that God brought the young reporter into her life for a reason. And if it's a story Aidyn Kelley wants, that's just what Mrs. Kip will give her--but she's going to have to work for it.

My review:

What an amazing story and what an amazing woman!  Clara Kip was such a hoot and truly inspiring as she had such love and compassion for people.  She was always looking for what God wanted her to do and how He wanted her to serve but she wasn't always like that.  When her husband died young she wasn't a believer and was lost in grief and anger for many years.  We see glimpses into her life at different moments, at different turning points that changed her life's course and led her to where she was today.  It was interesting seeing how Aidyn changes throughout the story as she starts to really see Mrs. Kip and dives into her story.  It was fascinating learning about the Laotian refugee resettlement in Kansas City starting in the 70s as a result of the Vietnam War.  I laughed; I cried.  I was inspired!  Ill definitely be looking for more books by Sara Brunsvold!  I highly recommend this book!

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   Sara Brunsvold

   Sara Brunsvold creates stories that speak hope, truth, and life. Influenced by humble women of God who find his fingerprints in the everyday, she does the same in her life and her storytelling. Sara's recognitions include the 2020 ACFW Genesis Award for...

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