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“The Shipbuilder’s Wife” by Jennifer Moore

Lydia Prescott is a debutante from a large plantation in Virginia where one day she meets Jacob Steele and Alden Thatcher at her parents party. She had hoped to catch the attention of Jefferson Caraway who had a very large cotton plantation close by and who would make the perfect husband. However, as the story unfolds, Lydia’s life takes many unexpected turns.

The story is set in 1812 at the beginning of the war between England and the US. This book has adventure, clean romance, great characters and an interesting plot. I really enjoyed it!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
The day of her parents’ garden party dawns bright as Lydia Prescott eagerly anticipates a marriage proposal from a handsome and wealthy plantation owner. The lovely debutante plans to steal a moment away with her beau, but her plans go terribly awry. Instead of her intended, she is joined by a stranger—the largest man she’s ever laid eyes on. And it is clear Jacob Steele is there for reasons far more sober than the party. With British raids erupting all around them, it is his job to reassure plantation owners of their safety. In reality, however, Jacob is an espionage agent, and the truth is dire: America is on the verge of invasion by the British. Blissfully unaware of the danger surrounding her, Lydia basks in the glow of her recent engagement. But her joy is short-lived—a surprise British attack results in a devastating wound, and her plans for the future are shattered. Lost in her devastation, Lydia could never dream that Jacob, that giant of a man she met so briefly, would prove to be her saving grace. And with a war raging around them, she may be called upon to save him too.

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Biography
Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world that includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that is anything but romantic. Jennifer has a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family, but most of the time wishes she was aboard a British frigate during the age of sail.

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“Formula of Deception” by Carrie Stuart Parks
I have never read anything by this author but I was intrigued by the book description and beautiful bright book cover.

Steady plot pace, lots of suspense and drama, and twists in the story I didn’t even see coming! Our bodies and minds are very complex and powerful, especially after experiencing something big and dramatic.

The story was rich with WW II history which was really interesting to read. Overall I liked the book and couldn’t stop reading it until the very end, but some of it seemed unrealistic and over the top.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
After the murder of her twin sister, Murphy Anderson changed her name and appearance and moved to Kodiak, Alaska, to avoid the press and publicity. But when local authorities discover she’s an artist and request her help in drawing a dying man’s memories, she unintentionally ends up in the limelight again—and back in the killer’s crosshairs.

The deathbed confessions of an Alaskan hunter have Murphy drawing the five bodies he discovered on remote Ruuwaq Island ten years ago. But what investigators find has them mystified. Evidence suggests that the bodies were deliberately destroyed, and what they uncover in an abandoned Quonset hut from World War II only brings more questions.

As one by one the investigators who were at the hut die, Murphy knows there is something much darker at stake. What happened on this island during the war? And who is willing to kill to keep its secrets buried?

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About the Author
Carrie Stuart Parks is an ECPA Christy Award and multiple ACFW Carol and Inspy Award–winning author. An internationally known forensic artist, Carrie draws on her extensive experience with actual criminal investigations to write authentic, true-to-life fictional suspense. Carrie lives in Idaho and travels with her husband, Rick, across the US and Canada, teaching courses in forensic art to law enforcement professionals. She has won numerous awards for her fine art and is the author/illustrator of numerous books on drawing and painting. CarrieStuartParks.com, Facebook: CarrieStuartParksAuthor, Twitter: @CarrieParks.

“Aligned with Christ” by Toni Sorenson

I loved reading the introduction to this book and the differences between the 3 books this author has written: Defined by Christ, Refined by Christ and now Aligned with Christ. “In the following pages you will discover hope and guidance-not from me, but from the teachings of the Savior- on how you can align your life with His will…” The author spent over 4 years studying to write this book as a “guide to remind us what we can and should do to stay in tune with His Spirit and will for our lives.”

This book was wonderfully written and includes practice advice, scriptures and stories. I found it very uplifting and enjoyable to read. She focuses alot on attitude, belief, our words, focusing and taking action. I highly recommend reading it!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Is there a sure way to know that what you’re doing is what the Savior would have you do? Best-selling author Toni Sorenson’s inspiring series, including Defined by Christ and Refined by Christ, has motivated audiences to assess and strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Now, the author invites you to be aligned with Christ and learn to turn mind, body, and will to the Savior and to claim the peace that comes from the assurance that you’re truly in tune with heaven.
For those struggling to strengthen their relationship with Jesus and for all who are striving to withstand mortality’s feelings of unworthiness and hopelessness, this volume provides a simple, scripturally rich roadmap intended to lead you on a joyous journey of self-examination to assess your own spiritual alignment, to reroute when necessary, and to come to know the love of the Savior—not just when you reach your desired destination but along every step of the way.

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Six brand new Regency romance novellas by Regina Scott, Sarah M. Eden, Jen Geigle Johnson, Annette Lyon, Krista Lynne Jensen, and Heather B. Moore.

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Release date: November 2nd, 2018.

“Short Investigations” by Clair M. Poulson

I have read several books by this author, but I had a hard time getting into the storyline of this book. The book description sounded great but I had a hard time taking the main characters Max and Peaches seriously because I felt like their names were silly-like a joke. I also felt like the main character Peaches was pretty juvenile when dealing with their client Rhett who was being charged for murder.

This book wasn’t for me, although I’m sure it will appeal to some. Like I said, I have read several books by this author in the past and have absolutely loved them. Hopefully I will enjoy the next book better than I did this one.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
In the sleepy town of Heber, a strange 911 call is made to report an unthinkable crime: someone has murdered a woman . . . and her body has been found in Rhett Ketchum’s barn. Rhett, a well-known rodeo cowboy, is placed firmly at the top of the suspect list—the only problem is, he’s innocent. As officers search tirelessly for the evidence needed to lock him up, Rhett takes matters into his own hands.
Max and Patches Fisher are the father-daughter duo behind the unconventional PI firm Short Investigations, and they agree to undertake the task of proving Rhett’s innocence. Soon the list of suspects begins to grow, and Rhett feels a glimmer of hope—and an undeniable attraction to Patches. But when the officers on the case become targets themselves, it seems they may be the ones in need of protection. As events take a deadly turn, it’s up to Max and Patches to uncover the truth before time runs out.

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