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Introducing a new Christian chapter book series called, “The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls”!

Book 1 won’t be available until August 8th, but when you pre-order Book #1 or Book #2 in The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, you will receive exclusive digital content. But Hurry! This offer expires once the books release on August 8, 2017. Learn more about the exclusives and how to pre-order here: bit.ly/HiddenScrolls

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In the first adventure in the series, Peter and Mary find themselves witnesses to the creation of the world just as God is speaking it into existence. Can they unlock the mystery of the scrolls before they get trapped in history forever? Children will discover the answer as the two characters ride rhinos, meet the angel Michael, and talk to a certain snake in the Garden of Eden. Riveting text and engaging illustrations bring this beloved Bible story to riotous life. Ages 6-9.

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In Race to the Ark, Peter, Mary, and their faithful dog Hank travel back to the time of Noah. With only seven days to solve the riddle of the scroll and escape the impending flood, Peter, Mary, and Hank must race to help Noah and his family finish the ark. Along their journey, Peter and Mary evade a group of young ruffians and ultimately come face to face with the Dark Ruler, an evil man who reminds them of a snake they met in the Garden of Eden. Enthralling action and compelling illustrations will have children glued to the pages of this rambunctious Bible-based story. Ages 6-9.

“Searching for Irene” by Marlene Bateman

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book because the description sounded very intriguing but the cover of the book seemed a little boring and old fashioned. I was pleasantly surprised that this book had a great story line, steady plot and kept my interest from chapter 1 to the very end.

I liked the main character Anna, although she had a hard time accepting the faults of her sister and not take them personally. Anna’s sister goes missing after working as an accountant in Tyler Richardson’s home, so she travels to Virginia to find out what happens.

The story reminded me a little bit of the “clue” board game. Someone in the house has to be the killer, but who? and why? I didn’t expect the ending that it had and I really enjoyed all the characters. I highly recommend this clean, christian suspense and drama book.

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

About the Book:
Anna Coughlin is a modern 1920s woman armed with a college education and a partiality for numbers. Now, within the walls of a fantastic castle-like mansion in the hills of Virginia, her skill will be tested as never before. Hired to serve as financial advisor to wealthy Lawrence Richardson, Anna finds the welcome she receives anything but warm. Lawrence’s handsome but antagonistic son Tyler wants nothing more than to send her packing. The household staff isn’t much better, but who can blame them, considering the way Lawrence’s last advisor, Irene, disappeared . . . Convinced that one of the enigmatic members of the household had something to do with Irene’s disappearance, Anna doesn’t dare trust anyone—not even temperamental Tyler Richardson, who, despite her best intentions, is beginning to steal her heart. A series of frightening incidents ensnare Anna in a maze of intrigue, putting her life in peril. But even as Anna begins uncovering the secrets hidden within the mansion’s stone walls, she harbors a secret of her own. Now, the only question that remains is whether she will disappear as mysteriously as Irene. . . .

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His Guilt: The Amish of Hart County by Shelley Shepard Gray

I have been enjoying this new Amish suspense series by Shelly Shepard Gray! “His Guilt” is book 2 of 3 in the Amish of Hart County series.

I didn’t like the main character Mark at first. He was very rude and abrupt and defensive with others. He starts working at the local nursery and store with Waneta (Neeta) and over time starts to change how he talks and interacts with others. Neeta is a very kind woman who tried to make good choices and help others. She eventually warms up to Mark and tries to help him overcome his past. Mark had a terrible upbringing with an abusive father and a younger brother who runs away. Because Mark was accused of hurting a girl 5 years prior, he becomes a prime suspect when other local girls begin to get attacked.

I didn’t care for Mark’s friend Lora in this story even though her character evolved by the end of the story. She was very worldly and felt that Neeta was high and mighty because she tried to make good choices and think ahead to the future. I dont’ like when someone tries to make a good person feel bad because they aren’t making bad choices like others.

In my opinion this story (and series) is meant for adults, not young adults; since it deals with heavy issues like abuse, forgiveness, judging, guilt and rape.

This is a Christian book about an Amish community that deals with more serious, real life issues that we all face today. I feel like the author did a good job portraying that but still had some romance and Christian themes through out.

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

About the Book:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray delivers the next novel in her Amish of Hart County series—a suspenseful tale of an Amish man who will risk all to protect the woman he loves.
Mark Fisher has returned home to Hart County, determined to put the past behind him. Two years ago, after being wrongly accused of assault, he left the Amish community, though never forgot his home. When the one person who had helped him through his rough times asks for help, Mark returns. But it is pretty Waneta Cain who makes him want to stay…

Neeta is one of the few people in Hart County who doesn’t believe Mark is guilty of hurting anyone. However, his worldliness and tough exterior do make her uneasy. As she begins to see the real man behind all the gossip and prejudice, she wonders if he is the man for her. 

Just when Mark starts to believe a new life is possible, a close friend of Neeta’s is attacked. Once again, everyone in the community seems to believe he is guilty.  But what hurts most is Neeta’s sudden wariness around him. When another woman is hurt, a woman who is close to both Neeta and himself, Mark fears he knows the real culprit. And time is running out. Will Mark be able to find him before Neeta becomes his next victim?

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Biography
Shelley Shepard Gray lives in southern Ohio and writes full time. A busy wife and mother of two, she spends her days writing and keeping track of her two teenagers. Her two dogs keep her company when she writes in her basement.

Shelley enjoys writing about the Amish and visits Amish communities in Adams and Holmes counties several times a year. When not spending time with her family or writing, she serves on several committees in her church.

She also bakes a lot, loves coconut cream pie, and will hardly ever pull weeds, mow the yard, or drive in the snow.

Shelley also spends a lot of time on line! Please visit her website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com to find out her latest news…or become her friend on FaceBook.

Wills & Trust (Legally in Love Collection #3) by Jennifer Griffith

I received an advance copy of this book but unfortunately it had alot of errors making it very hard to read. I enjoyed the story, however, based on the title of the book and chapter headings I thought it would be more of a romance story between an attorney and his childhood friend. The story mostly revolved around baseball and historic facts which I personally didn’t find very interesting.
It was a clean, quick, romantic story but not something I would read again.
I received a copy of this e-book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the book:
Town beauty queen Brooke Chadwick knows Dane Rockwell will never take a second look at his best friend’s younger sister, no matter how much she’s longed for him. She’s a kid nuisance. A pity case he played catch with after her parents died in an accident. Dane Rockwell is a Rockwell—of the felons, frauds, and cheats Rockwells in town. How can he possibly ask Brooke Chadwick—of the upstanding, reputable Chadwicks in town—to consider him worthy? Now Dane is back in town with three things: a ring in his pocket, a kiss burning on his mouth for her, and a law degree to prove his worthiness. Brooke is about to say yes to a proposal, but not Dane’s. Disappointment looms. But when Brooke gets notice to attend a reading of a stranger’s will with her legal counsel, Dane is her only option for a lawyer, and it might be Dane’s only chance to earn her trust. With themes of love, loss, second chances, an inheritance from a stranger, beautiful beach scenes on the Chesapeake Bay, baseball games, Babe Ruth, antique collectibles, a gripping court case, betrayals, and lots of romantic kisses and chemistry, this book’s plot twists and turns through Dane and Brooke’s lives–as Brooke learns to trust, and Dane learns about self-will. Wills & Trust is a new standalone romance in the bestselling Legally in Love Collection by Jennifer Griffith.

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