Shadows in the Mind's by Janyre Tromp

ABOUT THE BOOK

Charlotte Anne Mattas longs to turn back the clock. Before her husband, Sam, went to serve his country in the war, he was the man everyone could rely on--responsible, intelligent, and loving. But the person who's come back to their family farm is very different from the protector Annie remembers. Sam's experience in the Pacific theater has left him broken in ways no one can understand--but that everyone is learning to fear.

Tongues start wagging after Sam nearly kills his own brother. Now when he claims to have seen men on the mountain when no one else has seen them, Annie isn't the only one questioning his sanity and her safety. If there were criminals haunting the hills, there should be evidence beyond his claims. Is he really seeing what he says, or is his war-tortured mind conjuring ghosts?

Annie desperately wants to believe her husband. But between his irrational choices and his nightmares leaking into the daytime, she's terrified he's going mad. Can she trust God to heal Sam's mental wounds--or will sticking by him mean keeping her marriage at the cost of her own life?

Debut novelist Janyre Tromp delivers a deliciously eerie, Hitchcockian story filled with love and suspense. Readers of psychological thrillers and historical fiction by Jaime Jo Wright and Sarah Sundin will add Tromp to their favorite authors list.

MY REVIEW 

This story is wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time it offers hope. That's my favorite thing about these books and why I love to read.

It makes one wonder sometimes about the what ifs. What if things were different would we still have pain and suffering or is it because God wants us to go through these to draw closer to Him? I have no idea.

I've come to admire Sam and Annie a whole lot! They've come through a lot! 

I love how they took what ever came their way in stride. Wish I were a lot more like them.

I couldn't put this book down and the other thing I loved was it was told from 2 points if view that was told in first person ( my favorite thing ) so that we might know what the other person is thinking, feeling, and their love for one another. 

PTSD can be a very serious thing. I really don't understand a whole lot about it but I do now somewhat.  

The author has done her research very well.

I was able to glean a lot from the characters and how they dealt with it was so amazing.  I understood how how hard it can be at times. 

I highly recommend this sweet tale of historical fiction and you'll not want to put it down once you open the book up.

This book definitely deserves 5 stars and up.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

 

In case we get to meet in person some day, you pronounce that first name Jan-air. Kind of like the stove. I'm a developmental book editor by day and a writer at night.

And that all happens from my kitchen table when I'm not hanging out with my husband, two kids, and slightly eccentric Shetland Sheepdog. Unfortunately, I spilled coffee on my super cape and then the dryer ate it. So you'll just have to imagine I can do it all!

I have four traditionally published books—a WWII era novel, Shadows in the Mind's Eye; a juvenile fiction, That Sinking Feeling; and two board books in the All About God's Animals series—and 2 indie books—Wide Open, a historical novella and It's a Wonderful Christmas, a Christmas novella collection (coming October 2021).

But my passion is writing about the beauty of the world—past and present—even when it isn't pretty.

After all, isn't it the beauty in the world that gets us through the day?

Hopefully after you hang out with me for a bit, we'll be able to see things a little more clearly, find a little bit of meaning, and make a bigger impact.

With me what you see is what you get...all the Beautiful, all the Ugly, all the Me.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In 1917, Alma Pihl, a master craftsman in The House of FabergZ, was charged to protect one of the greatest secrets in Russian history--an unknown FabergZ Egg that Peter Karl FabergZ secretly created to honor his divided allegiance to both the people of Russia and the Imperial Czar's family. When Alma and her husband escaped Russia for their native Finland in 1921, she took the secret with her, guarding her past connection to the Romanov family.

Three generations later, world-renowned treasure hunter Nick Laine is sick and fears the secret of the missing egg will die with him. With time running out, he entrusts the mission of retrieving the egg to his estranged daughter, Ava, who has little idea of the dangers she is about to face. As the stakes are raised, Ava is forced to declare her own allegiance--and the consequences are greater than she could have imagined.

This modern-day treasure hunt from award-winning author Kelli Stuart transports you into the opulent and treacherous world of the Russian Revolution to unearth mysteries long buried.

MY REVIEW 

An interesting read  that has everything in it that a reader could want. 

Yes this is a dual time line but a very well written one. One that I find very interesting.  

What if we could do that travel back in time? 

I loved the treasure hunt. It was my favorite part of the story. It was what made it interesting. 

The historical descriptions were my favorite as well. 

The author has described some of these scenes so well that I felt like I was in the story. 

The characters were very well rounded out and the plot was awesome! 

I simply couldn't put this book down and I spent a delightful afternoon and evening reading it.

Well done! I had fun reading this book. Books like these are why I fell in love reading. 

5 stars for an excellent read.

My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Kelli Stuart is a writer and a storyteller at heart. A graduate of Baylor University with a degree in English Professional Writing, and a minor in the Russian language, Kelli has honed her skills in the written word through editing, ghostwriting, blogging, and traveling the world.

Kelli is the author of the Carol-award winning novel, Like a River From Its Course, based on true stories from Ukrainian World War II survivors. Her second novel, A Silver Willow by the Shore, was the NIEA winner for literary fiction and received the IPPY silver award for literary fiction in 2020.

Kelli's third book, The Fabulous Freaks of Monsieur Beaumont released in August, 2021. She will release her fourth novel, The Master Craftsman in April, 2022 with Revell books. In addition, Kelli is part of a collection of short stories in the Christmas release, It's a Wonderful Christmas: Classics Reimagined.

Kelli has co-authored the non-fiction books Dare 2B Wise with Joe White, and Life Creative: Inspiration for Today's Renaissance Mom with Wendy Speake. Kelli lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband and five children.

 

A Need to Protect by Suzanne Dietze

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Their peaceful life is about to be shaken up

Protecting them is her priority

Is there room for love?

A safe, quiet life—that’s what shepherdess Clementine Simon wants for her niece and nephew. There’s nothing safe or quiet about globe-trotting cameraman Liam Murphy. It’s only right that life pulled them in separate directions. But when he returns—temporarily—old feelings resurface. Can she take the biggest risk of all…falling in love?

MY REVIEW 

This was such a sweet and beautiful story that I enjoyed very much!

All the characters were wonderful and the plot was very engaging. 

The children quickly became my favorite characters. 

I especially like how Dietze can bring her writings to life. 

I love this author's stories immensely. I couldn't put this book down it was so good!

I finished it in one afternoon!

Dietze's stories come straight from the heart and that's what I love about her writing as it leaves me feeling full and satisfied after a good story.

This is a job well done and deserves more than 5 stars!

I apologize for taking so long but I wanted to think about what I wanted to write.  I hope I have done this story the justice it deserves. 

I am highly recommending this story to you all because y'all will be immersed right from the beginning like I was. 

Yes I am going to say the cover is beautiful! 

My thanks for a copy of this book.  I was NOT required to write a positive review. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Susanne Dietze began writing love stories in high school, casting her friends in the starring roles. Today, she's an award-winning, RWA RITA®-nominated author who's seen her work on the ECPA, Amazon, and Publisher's Weekly Bestseller Lists for Inspirational Fiction. Married to a pastor and the mom of two, Susanne lives in California and enjoys fancy-schmancy tea parties, genealogy, the beach, and curling up on the couch with a costume drama. To learn more, visit her website, www.susannedietze.com, and sign up for her newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bRldfv

GUEST POST 

Hi Lori! Thanks for having me on your blog.

You asked how I got started in writing, and the truth is, I've written poems and stories since I was very small. I had an imaginary friend named Sally, and she had a lot of adventures. I loved playing pretend, and I loved to read. I was always the kid who loved silent reading time in class. Little wonder, then, that I always wanted to write books! When I was in high school, I wrote silly Regency-set stories with my best friend and I as the protagonists, and since then, I knew I wanted to write romances. I guess I still love playing pretend, and my imaginary friends are my characters!

I started my first "serious" project before I had kids, set it aside when my first child was born, and after a few stops and starts, I resumed my current trajectory around 2007. I had a lot to learn about writing and the industry, but since my first contract came in 2014, I've completed 26 novels and novellas, both historical and contemporary-set.

I'm currently working on new proposals, and I thank God for every opportunity He's given me. He's the one who has made it all possible! I credit Him with inspiring me with story ideas, too, through various ways. For my upcoming release, A Need to Protect from Love Inspired (April 26, 2022), I was inspired by a bar of soap! Sheep milk's soap...you will have to read the book to know what I mean!

Thank you to you and your readers for giving me a few minutes of your time today! Happy reading!

Her Darkest secret by Jessica R Patch

ABOUT THE BOOK 

When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her.

The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children’s poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona.

Finding “Rhyme” is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows.

MY REVIEW 

Jessica R. Patch has done it again only bigger and better than ever! 

I did my happy dance for this book!

This was fantabulous, amazing, excellent and exciting! With all the ingredients for a can't put down book! 

This is a novel that will definitely make the hairs stand on the back of your neck and have you looking over your shoulder for sure! I read this at night so yes, I ended up doing both of these things. 

Unforgettable characters too.

I love that this particular thriller is a wonderful story that has beautiful spiritual messages to help Fiona through her ordeal.

I found myself holding my breath through the many twists and turns and was so into the book that I was finished before I knew it.

I really liked this couple. They really made an excellent team. 

The Nursery Ryhme killer. What a name! Sort of reminds me of Stephen King's It. 

I highly recommend this book! 

I would love to give it more than 5 stars though. Too bad I couldn't cause it deserves 10!

Patch's stories has made me a fan for life. This will be my favorite one because of the excellent writing that was done and how she made it seem so realistic. 

My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Publishers Weekly Bestselling author Jessica R. Patch is known for her dry wit and signature twists whether she's penned a romantic suspense, a cold case thriller, or a small-town romance. When she's not getting into fictional mischief with her characters, you can find her cozy on the couch in her mid-south home reading books by some of her favorite authors, watching movies with her family, and collecting recipes to amazing dishes she'll probably never cook. Sign up for her newsletter "Patched In" at www.jessicarpatch.com. Jessica is represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Management.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK 

They only came to buy a pig…

Jimmy Peachey, lover of all animals, has finally done it. He’s finally convinced his sister, Edie, to allow him to raise pigs. But when he, Edie, and Kappy arrive at the farm to buy the swine, they have another surprise in store.

Balthazar Lapp, the ultra-conservative Amish pig farmer, is lying on the floor of his greenhouse, bludgeoned to death. After an anonymous caller tips off police, Jimmy’s friend Tiny is arrested for the murder. Jimmy begs Edie and Kappy to help get his friend out of jail, but with a prison record and the possible murder weapon found in his car, Tiny will remain behind bars.

Yet strange things are still happening around the valley. Corn is mysteriously growing at the abandoned farm behind Edie and Jimmy’s house. Balthazar’s wife disappears just days after his death along with all his livestock and the huge crop of medicinal marijuana from his greenhouse. And Jimmy is convinced that the Lapps’ neighbor, Gerald Kent, stole one of their pigs—the very same, ‘special’ pig Balthazar had been trying to sell to Tiny on the day of his murder.

It’ll take all Kappy’s wits to put the clues together and figure out who the murderer is, but it’s only at the Third Annual Smoking in the Valley barbecue competition that she uncovers just how special this little piggy really is.

MY REVIEW 

Hi ya Kappy King! I didn't think I'd get to read about you and your friends again. So glad to see y'all! 

Lillard has once again brought our delightful heroine back to solve yet another mystery. 

She has done an incredible job of bringing our friends to life and I loved solving the mystery with along them.

I was definitely happy to see Jimmy. 

You gotta love him. 

I really really didn't want to put this book down because I didn't want it to end. I'm hoping Kappy will be back.

Some scenes you just have to laugh out loud at. Some just leaves you shaking your head. But that's the way my new friends are!

Seems trouble is always finding them lol.

I'd love to give this more than 5 stars. This book definitely is a page turner!

I highly recommend this book and all of the others too.

My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Amy loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family...and maybe homemade tacos...and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely high on the list. Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, two spoiled cats, and one very lazy beagle. Oh, and don't forget the stray kitty that has taken up residence on her front porch. ^..^ When she's not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she's chauffeuring her prodigy to guitar lessons, orchestra concerts and baseball practice. She has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework. Amy also writes contemporary romances under the pen name Amie Louellen. An award winning author, Amy is a member of RWA and ACFW. She loves to hear from readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest. For links to the various sites, check her website: www.amylillardbooks.com.

 

Counterfeit Love

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Can this undercover agent save the woman he loves--or is her heart as counterfeit as the money he's been sent to track down?

After all that Grandfather has sacrificed to raise her, Theresa Plane owes it to him to save the family name--and that means clearing their debt with creditors before she marries Edward Greystone. But when one of the creditors' threats leads her to stumble across a midnight meeting, she discovers that the money he owes isn't all Grandfather was hiding. And the secrets he kept have now trapped Theresa in a life-threatening fight for her home--and the truth.

After months of undercover work, Secret Service operative Broderick Cosgrove is finally about to uncover the identity of the leader of a notorious counterfeiting ring. That moment of triumph turns to horror, however, when he finds undeniable proof that his former fiancée is connected. Can he really believe the woman he loved is a willing participant? Protecting Theresa and proving her innocence may destroy his career--but that's better than failing her twice in one lifetime.

They must form a partnership, tentative though it is. But there's no question they're both still keeping secrets--and that lack of trust, along with the dangerous criminals out for their blood, threatens their hearts, their faith, and their very survival.

Combining rich history, danger, suspense, and romance, Crystal Caudill's debut novel launches this new historical series with a bang. Fans of Elizabeth Camden, Michelle Griep, and Joanna Davidson Politano will be thrilled to find another author to follow!

MY REVIEW 

An awesome debut novel that I very much enjoyed!

There was something going on at every twist and turn to make it exciting and hard to put down!

I finished this one in a day.

My favorite thing about this book of course was the inspirational messages. They are definitely uplifting. 

The writing was fantastic and the characters were well rounded out.

These I loved getting to know. 

There's definitely not so savorable characters. However; in my opinion it's what makes a great story. 

This new to me author sure left me feeling full and satisfied! 

In my opinion I believe this author has potential and already I look forward to seeing her next story!

Well done! 

5 stars.

My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Crystal Caudill is a tea-drinking, book-hoarding, history nerd. Her award-winning stories are ripe with history, danger, love, and hope. When not writing, Crystal can be found playing board games with her husband and boys, caregiving for loved ones, hiding in a book, drinking copious amounts of hot tea, or connecting with readers. You can connect with her at www.crystalcaudill.com or by joining her newsletter crew at bitly.com/CaudillNews.

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Her Country Gentleman by Sian. Bessy Sarah m Eden and Rebecca Connelly

ABOUT THE BOOK

Not all love is found in London . . .

Spring at Tribbley Hall by Sian Ann Bessey

When Charlotte's grandmother invites her to accompany her to Norfolk, Charlotte jumps at the chance to visit the sea and escape the fuss surrounding her sister's wedding preparations in London. Lord William Cheston, on the other hand, is most unhappy when his mother informs him that her old friend and a granddaughter are coming to stay. Not only is it lambing season, but he's also dealing with the mysterious loss of several sheep. The last thing he needs is a child underfoot. When Charlotte and William first meet, he does not realize that the lovely young lady is the granddaughter in question, and she assumes that the man dressed in work clothes in the barn is a servant. Soon afterward, however, Charlotte stumbles upon a clue to William's sheep's disappearance, and when her life is placed in jeopardy, William is forced to choose between saving his unwanted houseguest and catching the thief.

Love of My Heart by Sarah M. Eden

Cordelia Wakefield has never lived anywhere but London and is not overly happy when her family is forced to retrench to a small estate near Teviotbrae, Scotland. An ill-fated game of battledore and shuttlecock brings her face-to-racquet with Sebastian, who runs the home farm at nearby Teviot Castle. What begins as a clash of personalities, expectations, and preferences, soon leads to a friendship neither had expected. As the magic of Teviotbrae weaves its spell, the possibility of something more than friendship begins to blossom. But what future is there for a lowly farmer and a London lady?

Miss Smith Goes to Wiltshire by Rebecca Connolly

Martha Smith wants to marry for love, and will not be persuaded otherwise. She is highly sought after in Society for her beauty and status, but refuses to consider any suitor whose only claim is that his prospects meet with her mother's approval. Her widowed mother has had enough of Martha's romantic sensibilities, and is sending her to stay with unfortunate cousins in Wiltshire to show her that marrying for love is a risk that is too great. Benjamin Steele, Lord Hillier, is working on his new and dilapidated estate when he first catches sight of the striking Martha Smith. Becoming Lord Hillier has only brought him a house that needs significant repairs, tenant farms that had been abandoned, and only the money he'd already possessed. He wants meaning in his life, and he's more than willing to work for it. Though worlds apart in all else, on this point they can agree: a life of meaning would change everything.

MY REVIEW 

3 delightful stories that I enjoyed immensely. 

Oh how I wanted to savor them but well you know what happens when great stories like this come along.

I just couldn't put the book down.

When I saw who wrote this book I knew I couldn't pass it up.

I learned so much through each of these wonderful stories. 

My favorite one was Sian's of course.  

I loved that she brought some sense of humor to her anthology. She's a delightful writer. Quickly becoming a favorite. 

I also liked the other two novellas as well.

I hadn't known there was a Georgian Era. Something new for me.

Regency however; will always be my favorite. 

I was pleased to see that Rebecca had joined in on the fun for this sweet anthology. 

I've had the fun of watching her grow into a wonderful writer as well.

I give this book 5 stars for a job well done. 

I highly recommend. 

My thanks for a copy of this book.  I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS 

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, but grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the U.S. and earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in English. She began her writing career as a student, publishing several magazine articles while still in college. Since then she has published historical romance and romantic suspense novels, along with a variety of children's books. She is a USA Today best selling author, a Foreward Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and a Whitney Award finalist. Although Sian doesn't have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, she can still wrap her tongue around, "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch." She loves to travel and experience other cultures, but when she's home, her favorite activities are spending time with her family, cooking, and reading. You can visit Sian on the web at www.sianannbessey.com

Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today bestselling author of multiple historical romances, including AML's "2013 Novel of the Year" and Foreword Review’s 2013 “IndieFab Book of the Year” gold medal winner for Best Romance, Longing for Home, and the Whitney Award's "2014 Novel of the Year," Longing for Home: Hope Springs. Combining her obsession with history and affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting witty characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a Bachelor's degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library. Sarah lives with her husband, kids, and mischievous dog in the shadow of a snow-capped mountain she has never attempted to ski.

Rebecca Connolly is the author of more than two dozen novels. She calls herself a Midwest girl, having lived in Ohio and Indiana. She's always been a bookworm, and her grandma would send her books almost every month so she would never run out. Book Fairs were her carnival, and libraries are her happy place. She has been creating stories since childhood, and there are home videos to prove it! She received a master's degree from West Virginia University, spends every spare moment away from her day job absorbed in her writing, and is a hot cocoa addict.