Vanishing Act was a very enjoyable romantic suspense read — one I enjoyed even more than the author’s debut novel. Nora disappears after watching her father get shot — she’s desperate to put distance between the syndicate behind the shooting and herself. Eighteen months later, they’re after her again…only she doesn’t know it….until FBI agent Nate Anderson shows up trying …
Brandilyn Collins: Seatbelt Suspense
Many of you know I love Brandilyn Collins’ seatbelt suspense. She writes amazing books — ones that usually keep me guessing. And she’s been a mentor from a distance with her Forensics and Faith blog. Well, I just found this video of her. Watch it and I dare you not to go buy one of her books!
Licensed for Trouble Review
I read a lot while we were in North Carolina. Four books. All really good. So I’ll probably post several reviews this week along with all the other posts you’ve come to expect. You know me…when I run into a book I love, I have to share the word. One of those books is Susan May Warren’s latest, Licensed for …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Mrs. Minver
Mrs. Miniver was one of the first dramas to focus on the horrors of World War Two that was sweeping across Europe. It is set in England, and Greer Garson plays Mrs. Miniver, a woman who is trying to survive and keep her family together during the bombings. The film highlights the efforts of a middle-class English family to survive …
Malacca Conspiracy
A quick note. I am out of town right now, so unable to load up the official Malacca Conspiracy post. You can view it and read the first chapter here. You can also learn more about this book at Don Brown’s website. I’ve started the book and enjoy it so far. It’s got a good mix of intrigue and suspense. …
Roots: the keys to our pasts and futures
Isn’t this a cute group of kids? My dad’s buried under the pile. I’m probably eight, since I’m guessing Joel is about one. Eric pulled this photo out last week. You can learn a lot about me by this photo. And I got to thinking about what that means for the characters I create. This week, I plan/hope to work …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Bringing Up Baby
Bringing up Baby is another of our favorite classic movies. In my mind it is about the perfect blend of slap stick romantic comedy. Cary Grant is brilliant as Dr. David Huxley, a scientist who is waiting for the final bone to complete his dinosaur skeleton. He’s also getting married in a day to someone who doesn’t want love to …
The Homecoming: Review
The Homecoming is a continuation of the Unfinished Gift. For those who read the first book, you will love seeing the fulfillment of all your hopes and dreams for Patrick and his dad. Kathleen Townsend, Patrick’s social worker, is back as well as his Grandpa and Italian neighbor. But where the first book is Patrick’s story, this one is his …
I Spent the Weekend with Heroes
This weekend I had the incredible honor of attending the Eleventh Armored Division’s final reunion. These veterans were sent to Europe just in time to participate in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, and part of the division rode in the three vehicles that liberated Mauthausen Concentration Camp in Austria. I spent the weekend with heroes. Even today, …
The Bishop: review
I waited and waited and waited for the release of Stephen James’ next novel and The Bishop did not disappoint. This is the perfect book for people who like a gritty, forensic, serial-killer type of book. The one caveat I have to put on it is that if you can’t handle gruesome murder scenes, either skip those pages or the …