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Driver Confessional (Driver Series Book 1) by David L. Winters

“Driver Confessional” is book 1 of 3 in the new driver series by author by David winters. This book tells the story of Antonio who is going to law school, as well as a being a part time “Buber” driver (similar to being a taxi driver) for the DC area. Antonio feels that his calling while being a driver is to pray or witness to his clients about God so there is religious conversations and prayers through out this book. It was interesting to see the lives he was able to bless due to this mentality, although not all of his riders were open to the communication about God.

Antonio and his brother Rocco start investigating a case after one of Antonio’s Buber clients, Glynis is murdered. Antonio had met Glynis at the very beginning of the book after he picks her up from a restaurant and brings her home, but she leaves a briefcase in his vehicle. When he goes to return the briefcase he finds her dead making him one of the main suspects.

The writing throughout the book wasn’t great which left me wondering if this was the authors first book that he wrote. I was a little confused as to who was speaking during the story because sometimes the main character was referred to as Antonio, other times he was called “the driver”. I also felt like the “Buber” driver specifics were exactly like being an “Uber” driver which was weird.

I’m interested in reading book 2 to see how the characters develop but I wouldn’t read book 1 again. Overall I enjoyed this book because of the faith of Antonio as well as the intriguing part of the story which involved international espionage, greed, and the Russian mob.

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

About the Book:
Ride share driver Antonio cruises the streets of Washington, D.C. looking for his next fare.
He has an unusual gift for relaxing his customers and stimulating their desire to reveal more than they planned. By the completion of their ride, many feel so comfortable that they confess their sins great and small. Antonio’s faith guides his discussions and points him in new directions. Suddenly, his peaceful world is turned upside down by a mysterious business woman. As she heads to a midnight rendezvous, she confesses more than Antonio can handle. Her story sends him into a world of espionage, international terrorism and danger.

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About the Author:
David L Winters is an award-winning author, humorist and speaker, originally from Ohio, who lives in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. His first book, “Sabbatical of the Mind: The Journey from Anxiety to Peace,” won several awards including a Silver Illumination Award from the Jenkins Group and two Finalist Medals from the Next Generation Indies Book Awards.
Find out more about David at http://www.sabbaticalofthemind.net

What Hope Remembers (Misty Willow) by Johnnie Alexander

“What Hope Remembers” is book 3 in the Misty Willow series. Although I haven’t read the other books, this one sounded intriguing so I decided to read it anyway.

Unfortunately I tried for several days to read this book off and on, but I just couldn’t get into the characters or the storyline so I decided halfway thru not to finish it. I found it slow and confusing and not relatable.

This author has other books, including two other books in the series, so if you enjoy her writing and previous books you would most likely enjoy this series.

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

About the Book:
When Amy Somers loses her job as a lobbyist, she moves to Misty Willow, well aware that she’s crossing bridges she’d burned years before. With all the mistakes she’s made and the uncaring things she’s done–even to her own family–she can hardly believe that happiness will find her, especially when Gabe Kendall, her first crush and her first kiss, rides back into her life atop a buckskin mare.

A former Marine, Gabe is at loose ends after serving a prison sentence for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He sees beyond Amy’s hard exterior to the girl he once knew and loved, and he longs to see her open her heart. Yet with his vision clouded by shame for his past and fears about the future, he finds it difficult to see the path ahead.

But the memory of that long-ago kiss just may have the power to reignite a romance that brings out the best in both of them.

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About the Author:
Johnnie Alexander is the award-winning author of Where Treasure Hides and Where She Belongs, as well as an accomplished essayist and poet. Her Misty Willow Series was inspired by a 19th century house she lived in as a teen. Join her at www.johnnie-alexander.com to experience the love of random travel and the joy of treasured moments.

“Wrong for you” is a christian lds romance story.

25 year old Lane bishop moves from California all the way to North Carolina for a new job opportunity and hopefully a fresh start with dating. As she settles into her new job and new church, a group of girls invite her to a soccer game. Assuming she’s playing, Lane joins them only to find out they just want to guy watch instead of play. Lane jumps into the game and in the process meets “the untouchable” Hamilton brothers- Simon, Jamie, Dave and Cooper.

This story was really fun to read as it progresses with Lane at her new job at her childhood inn and her relationship with one (or two?) of the Hamilton brothers and making big life decisions. I loved the storyline and characters. It was funny and romantic and a quick read.

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

About the book:
Lane Bishop is a hardworking, intelligent, beautiful young woman. And with her recent move to Chapel Hill, she is determined to leave behind the drama and effort of keeping up with the dating scene. Even so, Lane somehow manages to get dragged out by a gaggle of girls to watch a bunch of guys play soccer. But just watching is not Lane’s forte, so she joins in the fun and leads her team to victory. Rather than feeling intimidated by the vivacious beauty on the opposing team, Jamie Hamilton is intrigued. Risking his “untouchable” dating status, he decides to pursue Lane—with a little help from his older brother Simon. With Simon’s behind-the-scenes assistance, Jamie proves irresistible, even to a disillusioned dater like Lane. But as she gets to know both brothers, Lane can’t help but wonder—beneath the grand gestures and romantic words, is she falling for the wrong guy?

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Biography
Jenny Proctor was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she still resides and considers the loveliest on earth. She and her husband stay busy keeping up with six children and a growing assortment of pets. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself. To learn more about Jenny, visit her webpage at www.jennyproctor.com.

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