“Texas Witness Threat” by Cate Nolan COVER REVEAL

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She saw something she shouldn’t have…

Assistant US Attorney Christine Davis is positive she witnessed a murder, but with no body, the police aren’t convinced. Now someone wants her dead, and Texas Ranger Blake Larsen is the only one who believes her. For Blake, protecting Christine must stay more important than their growing feelings for each other. But can he keep her safe from an unknown enemy who wants her silenced?

“Texas Witness Threat” by Cate Nolan, published by Love Inspired Suspense is coming January 2021!

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The Last Man She Expected (Welcome to Starlight) by Michelle Major


The Last Man She Expected (Welcome to Starlight) by Michelle Major

MY REVIEW:

This was a sweet story about Mara and her daughter starting over in Starlight after a messy divorce. She makes a couple single friends after a year; but mostly keeps to herself as she works, takes care of her daughter, and tries to heal.

Both Mara and Parker have past demons and insecurities they try to work on throughout this story and both decide it’s better to work together on projects than apart. I really liked Parker’s protectiveness and love towards his extended family (especially kids) and being a hard worker and stepping up to a challenge.

There is one very graphic love making scene towards the the middle of the book with future mentioning of bedroom scenes behind closed doors. There is also some bad language throughout-pretty minimal though.

Typically I read Harlequin Love Inspired books so I wasn’t sure going into this book whether there would be bad language and or graphic love scenes-which I typically do not read.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and loved getting to know Mara and Parker’s families, their friends and the town of Starlight. I read it in one night because it was easy reading with interesting characters and story line.

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

ABOUT THE BOOK:
How could being so wrong suddenly feel so right? Falling for her arch nemesis Isn’t going to happen.

Moving to Starlight was Mara Reed’s first step forward after her devastating divorce. But had she known she’d find Parker Johnson, her ex-husband’s ruthless divorce attorney, there, she might have gone in a different direction. Away from the big city, Mara is seeing Parker in a new light—but is it enough for her to set aside her anger?

AUTHOR BIO:
Michelle Major grew up in Ohio but dreamed of living in the mountains. Soon after graduating with a degree in Journalism, she pointed her car west and settled in Colorado. Her life and house are filled with one great husband, two beautiful kids, a few furry pets and several well-behaved reptiles. She’s grateful to have found her passion writing stories with happy endings. Michelle loves to hear from her readers at www.michellemajor.com.

Author links:
• Website: https://michellemajor.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemajorauthor/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/michelle_major1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMajorBooks
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6468588.Michelle_Major

Excerpt, THE LAST MAN SHE EXPECTED by Michelle Major

“Come to finish me off?” he asked as Mara Reed walked into the room.
She sniffed. “How’s your head?”
He removed the bag of peas, tossing them to the top of the dryer. “I’ve taken harder hits.”
“Not that I meant for you to fall, but I can’t say you didn’t deserve it,” she told him, crossing her arms over her chest.
He raised a brow. “That’s an interesting way to apologize.”
She gave a humorless laugh. “I’m not here to say sorry.”
Parker felt his mouth drop open. “You practically pushed me out of the bounce house.”
“Not quite. You grabbed for me and I evaded you with my catlike reflexes. Is it my problem that you’re clumsy?”
He had to admire her moxie. The moment had happened so fast, but he was pretty sure she’d given him a tiny shove when he stumbled. Not that he’d throw her under the bus by telling anyone. “If you didn’t seek me out to apologize, why are you here?”
“You took everything from me,” she said instead of answering, her husky voice laced with bitterness.
“Your anger is misdirected,” Parker said, shifting under the weight of her stony glare. “I’m not your ex-husband.” He’d represented hundreds of clients over the years, but this was the first time he’d actually been confronted outside the courtroom. He didn’t like the way Mara Reed made him feel, as if he’d been the one to cause the destruction of her marriage.
“No,” she agreed, her hazel eyes giving him a slow once-over. Despite her obvious dislike of him and the obstinate set of her heart-shaped jaw, there was no denying Mara’s beauty. She had dark hair with a few hints of burnished gold highlighting it and pale, luminous skin that would have inspired the finest Renaissance painter.
She was taller than average, something he’d al-ways appreciated in a woman given that he stood well over six feet. She’d fit perfectly with him, a thought that almost made him laugh for its absur-dity. He couldn’t imagine any scenario which would make Mara want to be close to him.
“You made it possible for him to destroy me,” she said, her voice oddly devoid of emotion. He wanted to deny it, but the truth was he couldn’t remember the details of her case, especially since she’d been Paul Reed’s much younger third wife. He’d already been twice down that road with his client. It was a mental trick he employed, not allowing himself to see the opponent as a person. Mara Reed had been a name to him, an entity he’d set out to take down like he was a remote-control drone zeroing in on a target.
“It wasn’t personal.”
She flinched, and he wanted to take back the words. They were simple enough as part of his job, but he imagined they felt like salt dumped into an open wound to Mara. Despite his now pounding headache, he didn’t mean to hurt her. He understood what he did for a living and had come to terms with the man he’d become as a result, even if he didn’t always like himself because of it.
“It was to me,” she whispered and walked away.

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“The Crushing Depths” by Dani Pettrey *Review and Giveaway*

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About the Book

Book: The Crushing Depths

Author: Dani Pettrey

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: June 30, 2020

Crushing depthsThey know the power and peril of the ocean.
But as they get closer to the deadly truth…
An even greater danger lurks just beneath the surface.

When an accident claims the life of an oil-rig worker on the first drilling platform off the North Carolina coast, Coast Guard investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason Rogers are sent to take the case. Tensions surrounding the oil rig are high and the death has everyone on edge. Environmental activists are threatening to do whatever it takes to stop the structure from being completed, while rumors are being whispered about ancient curses surrounding this part of the ocean.

Mounting evidence shows the death may not have been an accident at all. Was he killed by one of the activists or, perhaps more frighteningly, a member of his own crew? Rissi and Mason have to sort through not only a plethora of suspects, but also their own past and attraction to each other.

Just as the case seems like it’ll break open, worse news arrives. A tropical storm has turned their way and soon they’re cut off from any rescue–and right where the killer
wants them. It’s a race to discover his identity before he eliminates the threat they pose.

 

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About the Author

Dani PettreyPraised by New York Times best-selling author Dee Henderson as “a name to look for in romantic suspense,” Dani Pettrey has sold more than half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storyline[s],” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today). She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland, where she lives with her husband. Their two daughters, a son-in-law, and two adorable grandsons also reside in Maryland. For more information about her novels, visit www.danipettrey.com

My Review

WOW! This story was just as good, if not better than the first book in this series. I haven’t read any books involving the Coast Guard since it’s been fun to get to know the characters and their jobs.

Clean romance and suspense with lots of drama in this fast paced story. Rissi and Mason were great characters and worked really well together, especially because of their past. I also liked reading the side stores involving the other team members.

This is a book that I will be keeping to read again. It was a definite page turner, don’t stop until you’re done reading! Highly recommend this Christian fiction book and series.

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

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Remembrancy, August 25

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dani is giving away the grand prize package of a necklace, tumbler and a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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“Accidental Target” by Theresa Hall *Review and Giveaway*

Accidental Target Blog + Review Tour
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour & Giveaway for Accidental Target by Theresa Hall, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Accidental TargetTitle: Accidental Target
Author: Theresa Hall
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: August 4, 2020
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

On an icy road in the dead of night
what she sees might get her killed.

Allison Moore can’t deny what she sees—a lifeless hand sticking out of a tarp in the back of a crashed pickup truck. Seconds later, she’s on the run with a murderer on her heels.

Nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted…except police sergeant Jackson Archer.But with someone set on silencing her, can Jackson keep his promise of protection?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Theresa Hall

Theresa Hall is an award-winning author of Christian fiction whose stories include military, law enforcement, and first responder heroes. As a native Texan, she loves to write suspenseful stories that happen in small Texas towns with old fashioned Southern values. She’s also a first-grade teacher who loves to cook, read a good suspense, and binge-watch episodes of Dateline and Discovery ID. She is a member of RWA (Romance Writers of America) and ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). She actively promotes fellow Christian Fiction authors on her blog and can be found online at www.theresalynnhall.com.

CONNECT WITH THERESA: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

 

MY REVIEW

I haven’t read anything by this author but I love reading LIS (Love Inspired Suspense) books so I couldn’t wait to read this.  From the first chapter this story kept me on the edge of my seat with lots of suspense and action with great characters.

Allison was a strong character and determined not to let the killer win as she helps Jackson figure out clues as to what happened that dark fateful night of her car accident. Although they butt heads alot, I still enjoyed getting to know them and seeing their characters and friendship develop.

Great steady pace, clean suspense, easy to read. Highly recommend!

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


TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a Chocolate Cake cookbook and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Accidental Target JustRead Giveaway

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“Falling for the Innkeeper” by Meghann Whistler *GIVEAWAY*

Falling for the Innkeeper Takeover Tour

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for Falling for the Innkeeper by Meghann Whistler, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Falling for the Innkeeper by Meghann WhistlerTitle: Falling for the Innkeeper
Author: Meghann Whistler
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: July 21, 2020
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance

A battle for a charming Cape Cod inn…
But what happens when romance checks in?

Single mom Laura Lessoway won’t accept her mother’s plan of selling her late grandmother’s beachfront inn without a fight. But when big-city attorney Jonathan Masters arrives to arrange an offer from his client, she’s drawn to him. And although he came to Cape Cod to close an important business deal—not fall in love—he can’t get her out of his mind.

Laura and Jonathan each try to fight their attraction and focus on business, but it’s not long before Jonathan finds himself confiding in her his other reason for coming to The Sea Glass Inn—he’s trying to find his mentally ill father, who’s recently been spotted at a nearby homeless shelter.

Working together to find Jonathan’s father only brings Laura and Jonathan closer. But with his career and her home on the line, can they ever find common ground?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meghann WhistlerPhoto by Sophie Jacobson

Meghann Whistler writes sweet Christian romance novels that won’t make your grandmother blush.

A hopeless romantic who met her husband on a blind date, Meghann recently left her marketing career to pursue her lifelong passion of writing sweet, hopeful stories that demonstrate the power of love and grace.

Before settling down with her rocket scientist husband and raising three rambunctious boys, Meghann earned a B.A. in English from Amherst College and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Emerson College.

Falling for the Innkeeper is her first inspirational romance, but definitely not her last! She loves to hear from her readers, who can reach her at www.meghannwhistler.com.

CONNECT WITH MEGHANN: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram


TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a beach locket and a $15 Barnes & Noble gift card!

Falling for the Innkeeper JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on these tours for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight August 5, 2020 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 12, 2020. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only, void where prohibited by law or logistics. For our giveaway rules and policy, click HERE.

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