Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson






If you are into murder mystrery novels, then Dee Henderson is your author.  I just finished her new book, Full Disclosure.  FBI agent Paul Falcon has been trying to catch a mysterious lady who has killed 30 victims, but hasn't been caught.  Out of nowhere Paul gets a lead from the Midwest Homicide Investigator Ann Silver.  Paul is pursuing this lead, but also intrigued by the women who dropped in on his desk.  This novel has a great plot and many twists and turns.  If you like a good murder mystery novel, make sure to pick this one up.  I highly recommend it.

**I received this book free from Library Thing in exchange for an honest review.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Courting Cate by Leslie Gould


Courting Cate was a joy to read.  From the first chapter the author had me laughing quite a bit.  Cate is a feisty girl who is convinced that everyone is out to make her the brunt end of their jokes.  She's convinced that no one really likes her and that all the boys just want to date her beautiful sister, Betsy.  Cate has had a hard life.  After her mother died when she was young, she had to practically raise her infant sister.  Since Cate has sworn off getting married and is always buried in books, her father makes an edict that Betsy can't get married until Cate does.  As you can imagine, this makes for quite a bit of tension between the sisters.  When a young, handsome guy named Pete Treger shows up, Betsy thinks there might be hope that she'll get to marry after all.

Leslie Gould does such a great job.  The situations she has Cate in at the beginning of the book are rather humorous.  I usually don't read Amish books, but this one is a keeper.  Cate has to learn a lot of hard life lessons to rid her of her harsh, stubborn ways.  I love the part in the story when she finally sees what she would be like if she continued down the path she was choosing.  The path would end in a very sad life.  Seeing the error of her ways, she makes a pivotal choice to turn and embrace what God would have for her.  After this choice, there is quite a change in Cate.  A change that everyone can see.  If you have a chance, pick this book up. You won't be disappointed. 

**I recieved this book free from Library Thing in exchange for an honest review.

My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade


 Becky Wade released her debut novel My Stubborn Heart this past May and I had the privileged of getting my hands on a copy.  This is a fun contemporary romance novel.  I usually don't read a novel that is strictly romance, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it.  Kate Donovan is a great girl who just hasn't succeeded with finding love in a  relationship.  But when she agrees to take time off of her job to go help her grandmother restore an old house that her grandma grew up it, she meets someone who is as stubborn as she is.  Matt Jarreau is quite a catch but isn't looking for love since tragedy has left his heart with scars.  You'll have to read the book to find out what happens b/c I'm not spoiling anyone's fun here.
This was such a fun book to read!  I would encourage you to pick up a copy and read it for yourself. I'll definitely be looking up her new novel releasing in May 2013 called Undeniably Yours.

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

No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig


I just finished reading the first book in Elizabeth Ludwig's new Edge of Freedom series called No Safe Harbor.  It is definitely one to get if you like a good mystery novel.  From the very first chapter, the author had me wondering about Cara's past.  Who is Cara? She is an Irish lass who has lost her family.  Her parents have passed away and her brother was assumed dead after he went into hiding and had not been heard from.  But after a mysterious note arrives from her brother telling her to not to trust or talk with anyone and come to America, she uses all the money she has to buy a ticket.  Cara has no idea what her brother has done and if she'll be able to find him, but she is hopeful that they will reconnect once again. 

This book was a fun read.  I really enjoyed all the mystery involved in the story line.  The author did a great job keeping me guessing as to what secrets the characters were each carrying.  I'm really looking forward to reading more in the series!  Book 2 releases August 2013 and Book 3 will release in early 2014.

**I received this free book from Bethany House Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
 

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig Book Review, giveaway and Facebook party!


I am so excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Elizabeth Ludwig's new series Edge of Freedom.  I just finished reading her the first book in the series called No Safe Harbor.  It is definitely one to get if you like a good mystery novel.  From the very first chapter, the author had me wondering about Cara's past.  Who is Cara? She is an Irish lass who has lost her family.  Her parents have passed away and her brother was assumed dead after he went into hiding and had not been heard from.  But after a mysterious note arrives from her brother telling her to not to trust or talk with anyone and come to America, she uses all the money she has to buy a ticket.  Cara has no idea what her brother has done and if she'll be able to find him, but she is hopeful that they will reconnect once again. 

This book was a fun read.  I really enjoyed all the mystery involved in the story line.  The author did a great job keeping me guessing as to what secrets the characters were each carrying.  I'm really looking forward to reading more in the series!  Book 2 releases August 2013 and Book 3 will release in early 2014.

You can Buy No Safe Harbor  by clicking here.


Meet Elizabeth:
 


 Elizabeth Ludwig is an award-winning author and an accomplished speaker and teacher. Her historical novel Love Finds You in Calico, California earned four stars from Romantic Times. She is the owner and editor of the popular literary blog The Borrowed Book. Along with her husband and two children, Elizabeth makes her home in Orange, Texas.

Now for the giveaway and Facebook Party!!  Today is the last day you can enter!!!
 
Elizabeth Ludwig is celebrating her new book with a Kindle Fire Giveaway and connecting with readers at a Facebook Author Chat party on 12/6.



One winner will receive:
  • A Kindle Fire
  • No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 5th. Winner will be announced at the "No Safe Harbor" Author Chat Facebook Party on 12/6. Connect with Elizabeth, get a sneak peek of the next book in the Edge of Freedom series, try your hand at the trivia contest, and win some great prizes—gift certificates, books and a Book Club Prize Pack (10 copies for your book club or small group)!

So grab your copy of No Safe Harbor and join Elizabeth on the evening of the December 6th for a chance to connect with her and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP todayTell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 6th!

*** I recieved this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.