Dark Ambitions Review

Former Army Night Stalker Rick Jordan usually has his camp for foster children to himself during the winter months. But someone has visited recently--leaving a trail of blood. One of the two clues left behind tips Rick off to the identity of his visitor, who soon turns up dead. The police deem it an accident, but Rick isn't convinced. With the help of private investigator Heather Shields, he sets out to decipher the remaining clue. Except someone doesn't want them to succeed--and will stop at nothing to keep them from finding the truth.

Dark Ambitions by Irene Hannon is the third book in her Code of Honor series and a thrilling suspense read. Old and new characters combine to create a compelling mystery, that has to have become one of my favorites by Hannon. Full of shocking twists and turns Dark Ambitions will keep you on the balls of your feet from beginning to end. If you are a fan of Irene Hannon or just a suspense novel lover in general you will be sure to enjoy this book. 

5 out of 5.

I received a copy of this book from Revell for my honest review.

A Distance Too Grand Review

Meg Pero has been assisting her photographer father since she was big enough to carry his equipment, so when he dies she is determined to take over his profession--starting with fulfilling the contract he signed to serve on an Army survey of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in 1871. What she doesn't realize is that the leader of the expedition is none other than the man she once refused to marry.

Captain Ben Coleridge would like nothing more than to leave without the woman who broke his heart, but he refuses to wait even one more day to get started. This survey is a screen for another, more personal mission, one he cannot share with any member of his team.

As dangers arise from all sides, including within the survey party, Meg and Ben must work together to stay alive, fulfill their duties, and, just maybe, rekindle a love that neither had completely left behind.

A Distance Too Grand by Regina Scott is a fantastic historical romance. It was very easy to fall in love with these two main characters, Meg and Ben, as well as the other secondary characters. Their story is one that will have you turning the pages quickly. A Distance Too Grand, the first book in the American Wonders Collection is a wonderful story of adventure, faith, and love.

5 out of 5.

I received a copy of this book from Revell for my honest review.

Christmas in Winter Hill Review

Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages.

As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day?

Christmas in Winter Hill by Melody Carlson is the perfect way to start of your holiday season. Krista and Emily's story is a short and sweet one that brings to mind nights curled on the couch with a warm cup of cocoa watching hallmark Christmas movies. This novella is just what you need to jump start your need to binge everything Christmas. Christmas in Winter Hill is a great addition to Carlson's collection of Christmas novellas. 

5 out of 5.

I received a copy of this book from Revell for my honest review.

One More River to Cross Review

In 1844, two years before the Donner Party, the Stevens-Murphy company left Missouri to be the first wagons into California through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Mostly Irish Catholics, the party sought religious freedom and education in the mission-dominated land and enjoyed a safe journey--until October, when a heavy snowstorm forced difficult decisions. The first of many for young Mary Sullivan, newlywed Sarah Montgomery, the widow Ellen Murphy, and her pregnant sister-in-law Maolisa.

When the party separates in three directions, each risks losing those they loved and faces the prospect of learning that adversity can destroy or redefine. Two women and four men go overland around Lake Tahoe, three men stay to guard the heaviest wagons--and the rest of the party, including eight women and seventeen children, huddle in a makeshift cabin at the headwaters of the Yuba River waiting for rescue . . . or their deaths.

One More River to Cross by Jane Kirkpatrick was a wonderfully written historical fiction. Kirkpatrick always fills her story full of breathtaking imagery that seems to take you back in time. This particular story is one of courage but also one of immense struggles. So getting ready to be a bit chilly as you take this incredible journey with them. One More River to Cross is a great book for lovers of Jane Kirkpatrick as well as fictional retellings of american history. 

4 out of 5. 

I received a copy of this book from Revell for my honest review.

One Final Breath Review

When investigator Gabriel Chavez had his cover blown by an aggressive reporter, the silver lining was being able to rejoin the dive team. The downside? Dive team captain Anissa Bell--a woman who both fascinates and frustrates him.

Anissa grew up as a missionary kid on the Micronesian island of Yap and always planned to return after college. But she remained stateside, determined to solve the case that haunts her--the murder of her best friend and the disappearance of a three-year-old child.

When Anissa's fractured past collides with Gabe's investigation into the tragic shooting death of a teenage boy in Lake Porter, they'll have to put their complicated history with each other aside in order to uncover the identity of a killer. What they'll discover is that revenge has no statute of limitations.

One Final Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn is a fantastic read! It's full of just the kinds of twists and turns you want in your suspense novel. Both of the main characters have their baggage from the past and the ending they get in this story is very fulfilling to see play out. One Final Breath is the third book in the Dive Team Investigations series and a great installment, its always nice when you get to see favorite characters from the past books. This is overall a great romantic suspense novel that I'm sure everyone will enjoy.

5 out of 5. 

I received a copy of this book from Revell for my honest review.