Review: Deep in the Heart of Trouble

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Deeanne Gist’s latest book is a romp! I thoroughly enjoyed a Bride Most Begrudging — in fact that book convinced me I could still enjoy fresh historical romance. Courting Trouble was fun, but Deep in the Heart of Trouble was a delightful read. I couldn’t wait to return to this book at every chance I got. And as busy as …

Bayou Paradox Review

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In this fourth installment in her Bayou romantic suspense, Robin Caroll brings readers a fast-paced read filled with romance. It can cure you. Or it can kill you. The untamed Louisiana bayou is not for hte faint of heart. But until now, Tara LeBlanc has always considered it a sanctuary, its lush foliage a source of medicinal healing. What evil …

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World

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As the director of women’s ministry at my church, one of my roles is to lead a women’s Bible Study and occasionally a Sunday School class. I’m always looking for new books that will address the needs of women who live in a high stress world yet desire intimacy with Christ. One book that has caught my eye several times …

Skizzer Review & Author Contest

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Skizzer. It’s a funny word, and the title of a compelling debut novel. “Something both terrible and wonderful has happened. I can’t explain now…” With those lines from a letter placed in an old haunt of Claire and her sister Becca, Claire is launched into a search to find Becca. Becca disappeared without a trace, and Claire is determined to …

I Heart Bloomberg Review

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I Heart Bloomberg is the most recent release from Melody Carlson. Kendall’s managed to wrangle her grandmother’s house-free and clear-except for the rules. No male roommates. But that’s ok, with the right ad she’ll pull in some girls, their rent and if she’s lucky, she won’t have to go to work any time soon. For their part, Anna, Lelani, and …

Review: Finding Marie

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Marie Belanger is getting on a plane to return home to Maine after spending the last two years in Japan with her Navy husband. When the flight lands in San Francisco, her seatmate is murdered and Marie flees for her life. She has no idea who is after her or why. And her husband Pierre is desperate to find her …

Washington’s Lady by Nancy Moser

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I was delighted to receive a copy of Nancy Moser’s latest book, Washington’s Lady. In April when I taught the online research class for ACFW, Nancy graciously agreed to participate in the class by answering questions I posed to my favorite historical and suspense writers. Her answers piqued my curiosity about this book — and the book did not disappoint! …

Review: Bayou Judgment

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Bayou Judgment is the third book in Robin Caroll’s Love Inspired Suspense series. If you haven’t read the first two, go pick this one up…you are in for a treat! Here’s the blurb: Phone counselor Felicia Trahan desperately needed to dial in to the Christian Crisis Hotline. She’d come home to her apartment to find Jolie, her roommate and coworker, …

Just in Time to Order Deadly Exposure

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Just in time to order Deadly Exposure, use this link and enter coupon code” ”EHQNMOM””to get 10% off your order until May 11, 2008. Now, they’re tying it to some holiday called Mother’s Day, but I like to think it’s a way for you to get my first suspense at a nice discount 🙂 Speaking of which, here are some …

Leaving November Review & Free Book

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I don’t often read straight romance, especially when it’s laced with women’s fiction. However, Deb Raney’s Remember to Forget was a book I couldn’t put down. It was rich in every way: characters, plot, heart. So when I heard Leaving November was finally releasing, I had to read it. After years away, Vienne (pronounced like Vienna without the A) Kenney …