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.

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.