Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Short Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer.



Meredith Archer is still in love with Travis Archer, the boy who rescued her from a trap when she was but a girl. Given, he was the one who set the trap to ward off any visitors, but Meredith believes that he is the most gallant man she has met. When she overhears a dastardly plot to burn the infamous Archers off their prime land, she immediately escapes to warn them of the impending doom. When her uncle comes in the next day, she is caught in an awkward circumstance and forced to marry one of the brothers. Will her match be a dream come true, or will it turn out to be a nightmare?

I devoured this book. It took me mere hours to read. I loved the adorable personality of Meredith, as well as the protective, logical character of Travis. I enjoyed that there was a decent amount of suspense, and it was just fantastic the way Karen Witemeyer has woven the story together. My favorite scene was towards the end, and I won’t spoil it for you, but it was a great ending.  Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone ages 13+. It is a chick flick in book version, with a slight hint of suspense, all the while staying pure.
I received this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Prize of My Heart by Lisa Norato.

Brogan Talvis is in anguish. While he is a successful privateer, there is still one thing missing from his life; his beloved son. The only person related to him by blood, Brogan was dashed when he learned that his late wife had given up his only child. Lorena Huntley loves Drew as a mother would, if only his adoption had not began with such tragic events.  When Lorena is mysteriously abducted from her home, it is up to Brogan to save her, and tell the truth about his son.
What a fantastic book.  Although it had a somewhat slow beginning, it picked up quickly. The plot was absolutely intriguing, and it was wonderful how detailed the author’s descriptions were. It almost felt as if you were at sea. I also loved how frequently God was mentioned, and always seen as a loving father. The plot took an incredibly interesting turn,  and I was in turmoil during the chapter where I didn’t know how it would turn out. Overall, it was an incredibly fascinating and captivating book. It had a completely unique plot, and a very pure premise. There is talk of an illegitimate child, so I would recommend this book to ages 13+. If you choose to read this book, I guarantee you it will be a good investment of your time.
This book was given to me by Bethany House Publishers  in exchange for an honest review.

The Captive Heart by Dale Cramer


Will the bandits ever stop? Still getting used to their home in Paradise Valley, the Benders are shocked when Rachel is kidnapped, and her brother, Aaron is left for dead.  They are peaceful Amish, they do not want war.  As if things were not bad enough, Caleb is worried about his daughter Miriam emotions. It would not do for his daughter to marry someone who is not Amish. She would not dare. Through the challenges, the Benders learn what it means to rely truly on God.
I really enjoyed this book. It had a fantastic plot, and a wholly unique one at that!  I loved the idea of the Amish living in Mexico. I have never read the first book in this series, but I plan to soon! I really liked the characters, and the way the author weaved the story.  I enjoyed the character description as well, it was extremely vivid. Overall, this book most definitely won my approval. It is among my very favorites, I loved it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read Amish novels, and to anyone who likes a great, suspenseful, and romantic plot. I would like to give this book ten out of ten stars!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Book Review: Beckon by Tom Pawlik


Dark. Damp. Eerie. In an unmapped cave in the small, mysterious town of Beckon, Wyoming.  As an anthropologist whose dad ran off years ago, this cave is one of the only clues his father left behind. However, his father never meant for it to be uncovered.  Beneath the surface of the quaint town, Something sinister is going on. Literally beneath the surface. Three unconnected people must decide whether to leave, or stay and live forever. With giant, man-eating, devil crabs, glowing moss that fives long life and odd food cravings, This book is a certain winner.
I loved the character development. The author did a fantastic job providing the background for each character, as well as blending the characters stories in a perfect manner. The way the author wrote the book was incredibly interesting, and it had a superbly interesting plot. It kept you reading to the last page. I liked how it was written into three different sections, and how the sections mingled towards the end of the book. The only thing I disliked was how hard it was to understand at first, but towards the middle it was much clearer.
Overall, it is a fantastic sci-fi read for ages 16+
Tyndale publishers gave me this book in exchange for a free review.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Book Review: Breath of an Angel by Karyn Henley


Melaia was just an innocent bystander. A priestess. She didn’t purposely become the witness to a murder. Even though blameless, Melaia still has watched a supernatural death occur. The stranger who was murdered, unbelievably has wings. Not to mention the murderer has  the shape of both a hawk and a man. She never believed the myths about “angels” and “shapeshifters.” But that has all changed. Caught unexpectedly in a war of paranormal proportions, Melaia has to go under the protection of a small band of angels. The few angels that are trying to repair the broken stairway to heaven.  They cannot complete it, however, without changing Melaia’s destiny.
Overall, I thought this book was OK, not really the greatest, but not really the worst either.  I found the beginning to be really slow, as well as extremely confusing.  I had to really focus, and also I had to re-read a few sections of the literature. It was hard to make sense of the names and places. That said, after I finished it, I was fairly interested in the next book. My curiosity was most definitely piqued. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who is OK if the beginning of a book is slow. I would give this book 3 out of 5 stars


This book was given to me from Waterbrook in exchange for this review.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Heart of Ice by Lis Wiel


Elizabeth Avery has it all; she is a drop dead gorgeous woman, and she can manipulate people with ease that only comes from practice. No one would guess that her heart was icy enough to kill.
Federal prosecutor Allison Pierce and FBI agent Nicole Hedges are forced to work on crimes that seem to be completely unconnected, but they have a feeling there is more than what meets the eye.
Through this intense, suspenseful, thriller of a novel, Nicole and Allison must race the clock before the killer ends this cruel game. It will be an end unthinkable.


Overall, I liked this book very much. It had a very captivating, suspenseful, and wonderful plot. Lis Wiel certainly does not disappoint. She uses wonderful descriptions, as well as fantastic plot twists. She never dissatisfies with her unbelievably realistic characters. She develops them so nicely! In addition, I was kept on the edge of my seat the throughout the entire book. The only thing I partially disliked was the fact that Christianity, or faith in general, was scarcely mentioned throughout the book. Taken as a whole, this book is a fantastic read, and it is most definitely worth your time and money.

This book was given to me for free from booksneeze

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Book Review: The Scroll by Grant R. Jeffrey and Alton L. Gansky

" One last dig. One final descent into the twisted tunnels of ancient Jerusalem.  Will the truth be found among the ancient treasures that lie beneath the holy city?"
In this thrilling suspenseful novel, Dr David Chambers, the leading archaeologist in Jerusalem, the holy city. He used to be without doubt in his faith, but lately, it seems he has fallen into a bottomless pit of doubt. Instead of thinking upon the marvelous scriptures of the Old testament, he fill his mind with questions regarding the holy verses. His life seems without hope, since he has been ripped from the love of his life, his fiance Amber. Will he find the answers he is looking for underneath Jerusalem? Or will he remain ever in turmoil?
     I thought this book was fantastic. It was very suspenseful, and it intrigued me.  I loved the characters; they were entirely wonderful.I was held in suspense for the entire book, and I couldn't wait to read the next chapter.  I could not wait to the the next artifacts they found, as all the old relics were quite wonderful. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading suspense novels, as well as those who have like books about archaeology. This book is a fantastic Christian archaeology book for everyone who likes reading. Overall, it is a fantastic book that is worth your money!
This book was given to me from Waterbrook Multnomah for this review