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Psalm 34:8Mocha with Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comBlogger2836125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2172707736566212799.post-28193003999652231922019-08-19T00:01:00.000-05:002019-08-19T00:01:00.776-05:00King's Shadow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVsN0WZsxf67eSyP9_TZUuZtboR_t9u-p5Lri4hwemliLYKbWk6vRKMHmFwDxy5MPzYP5QxaZ4JP3xSNyiuwB1bgyZ0iFvZSRYR58gej8yk5t5N09-TQcu8ufBGtgX8LmQlzADVCDHVA/s1600/King%2527s+Shadow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVsN0WZsxf67eSyP9_TZUuZtboR_t9u-p5Lri4hwemliLYKbWk6vRKMHmFwDxy5MPzYP5QxaZ4JP3xSNyiuwB1bgyZ0iFvZSRYR58gej8yk5t5N09-TQcu8ufBGtgX8LmQlzADVCDHVA/s200/King%2527s+Shadow.jpg" width="130" height="200" data-original-width="285" data-original-height="440" /></a></div><br />
<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kings-Shadow-Novel-Herods-Silent/dp/076423336X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1565476394&sr=8-1"><i>King's Shadow<br />
A Novel of King Herod's Court</i></a><br />
The Silent Years<br />
Angela Hunt<br />
(Bethany House)<br />
ISBN: 978-0764233364<br />
August 2019/384 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Their Lives Couldn't Be More Different,<br />
but Their Goal Is the Same:<br />
Survive King Herod's Rule.</b><br />
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Two women occupy a place in Herod's court. The first, Salome, is the king's only sister, a resentful woman who has been told she's from an inferior race, a people whom God will never accept or approve of.<br />
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The second woman, Zara, is a lowly handmaid who serves Salome, but where Salome spies conspiracies and treachery, Zara sees hurting people in need of understanding and compassion.<br />
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Powerful and powerless, Idumean and Jew, selfish and selfless--both women struggle to reach their goals and survive each day within Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7smE_vndmWoXKIBhz42tJfhhHSznGzEKpodQjip6QSQF7kBs2RjQgJ8XRK0PwLdobmUK9Se5FphCMkdQsfWR86cWzytzxPwELTEL6UVP2Hw58Pbzb3qVSwpuO_BVjkayyH8o-Ajuiuo/s1600/Angela-Hunt-Publicity-Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7smE_vndmWoXKIBhz42tJfhhHSznGzEKpodQjip6QSQF7kBs2RjQgJ8XRK0PwLdobmUK9Se5FphCMkdQsfWR86cWzytzxPwELTEL6UVP2Hw58Pbzb3qVSwpuO_BVjkayyH8o-Ajuiuo/s200/Angela-Hunt-Publicity-Photo.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="1067" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>The author of more than 100 published books and with more than 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Note</i>, <i>The Nativity Story</i>, and <i>Esther: Royal Beauty</i>. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her PhD in Biblical Studies in Theology. She and her husband live in Florida with their mastiffs. She can be found online at <a href="http://www.angelahuntbooks.com">www.angelahuntbooks.com</a>.<br />
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Angela Hunt brings her series on The Silent Years to a close with another fascinating and informative novel. The years between the Old and New Testaments come to life, thanks to her thorough research and gift for interweaving historical fact with fiction. As stated in its preface, "<i>King's Shadow</i> closes the gap between the time of the prophets and the coming of the promised Messiah." Hunt deftly juxtaposes Zara's faithfulness to God and Salome's dedication to her brother against the backdrop of a turbulent era. This tale deepened my understanding of the events surrounding the birth of Christ. As with the previous books in this series, <i>King's Shadow</i> reminds the reader of God's sovereignty and presence even when He is silent. Add this book to your must-read list.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Baker/Bethany House for a blog tour. I was not required to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>THE SILENT YEARS</b> - Click the covers for my reviews of the first three books in this series.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Mocha with Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2172707736566212799.post-13127638830920243162019-08-12T00:01:00.000-05:002019-08-12T07:25:46.632-05:00Deadly Intentions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAxF8IUhceNNqDEUb9Fp8mAnWj5s9imKYp18a3u27UoFjxrONRcH__aLJqDYUSKqInf1lXvYMkz6nlGSy31pYDcirQAGwqC4CLRIjA1zoNrYe4G6H-B7kHpc5JuO37llFEq1cKBlr05U/s1600/Deadly+Intentions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAxF8IUhceNNqDEUb9Fp8mAnWj5s9imKYp18a3u27UoFjxrONRcH__aLJqDYUSKqInf1lXvYMkz6nlGSy31pYDcirQAGwqC4CLRIjA1zoNrYe4G6H-B7kHpc5JuO37llFEq1cKBlr05U/s200/Deadly+Intentions.jpg" width="130" height="200" data-original-width="285" data-original-height="440" /></a></div><br />
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Lisa Harris<br />
(Revell Publishing)<br />
ISBN: 978-0800729165<br />
August 2019/320 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>There is no such thing as random</b><br />
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Research scientist Caitlyn Lindsey is convinced that someone is taking out her team one by one. First, a friend and research partner was killed in a home invasion. Three months ago, her boss died in a suspicious car accident. Four days ago, another partner supposedly committed suicide. And now Caitlyn herself has miraculously survived a hit-and-run. Afraid for her life with nowhere to turn, she reaches out to one of the victims' husbands, Detective Josh Solomon.<br />
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Though initially skeptical about Caitlyn's theory, Josh soon realizes the attack that took his wife's life was anything but random. Now the two of them must discover the truth about who is after Caitlyn's team--and what their end game is--before it's too late.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1A_v2g20i4qCLceO4h9sBAjBcuRE-PSc29EmTDxZVOhG4d0JFBYTBhevMT6kDBYRq7p48K4V4A2ir97HpqwkOHrnj_jIs0eP1yvUuqStsXe5uFL-Kh1i67V6-TB1jjiZouZPwSnFBajU/s1600/Lisa+Harris+2018.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1A_v2g20i4qCLceO4h9sBAjBcuRE-PSc29EmTDxZVOhG4d0JFBYTBhevMT6kDBYRq7p48K4V4A2ir97HpqwkOHrnj_jIs0eP1yvUuqStsXe5uFL-Kh1i67V6-TB1jjiZouZPwSnFBajU/s200/Lisa+Harris+2018.png" width="152" height="200" data-original-width="380" data-original-height="500" /></a></div>Lisa Harris is a bestselling author, a Christy Award winner, and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel from Romantic Times for her novels <i>Blood Covenant</i> and <i>Vendetta</i>. The author of more than 40 books, including The Nikki Boyd Files and the Southern Crimes series, as well as <i>Vanishing Point</i>, <i>A Secret to Die For</i>, and <i>Deadly Intentions</i>, Harris and her family have spent over 16 years living as missionaries in southern Africa. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lisaharriswrites.com">www.lisaharriswrites.com</a>.<br />
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Lisa Harris remains firmly on my list of must-read authors with this latest release. Filled with danger and chillingly realistic, <i>Deadly Intentions</i> riveted my attention from the opening scene and didn't let go until the final page was turned. Caitlyn and Josh garnered my sympathy and admiration while being realistic and relatable. Harris deftly intersperses intrigue, perfectly paced romance, and plenty of twists and turns as matters of faith weave organically throughout this tale. As with all of her novels, determining the outcome was impossible until the satisfying ending. <i>Deadly Intentions</i> will keep you up into the wee hours but it's definitely worth the lost sleep. Add this book to your TBR pile today!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free from Baker/Revell Publishing. I was not required to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Mocha with Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2172707736566212799.post-35977806055996743462019-08-06T00:30:00.000-05:002019-08-06T00:30:05.644-05:00Vow of Justice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fUxjV1XOu8bWIeYpwc_xg8jhltnJx0bdUj508OiVvQHwzl-CgP943DyUmAGQ1fypqFYwP8ZgBhw50_jL5StqV-xaZNW-9Vc3dGfDNvWNpNZVGjsj74sYdG0yqiM3uZ1Ecpp3l69zgRU/s1600/Vow+of+Justice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="285" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fUxjV1XOu8bWIeYpwc_xg8jhltnJx0bdUj508OiVvQHwzl-CgP943DyUmAGQ1fypqFYwP8ZgBhw50_jL5StqV-xaZNW-9Vc3dGfDNvWNpNZVGjsj74sYdG0yqiM3uZ1Ecpp3l69zgRU/s200/Vow+of+Justice.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><br />
<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vow-Justice-Blue-Lynette-Eason/dp/0800727207/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780800727208&linkCode=ur2&qid=1563915644&s=gateway&sr=8-1"><i>Vow of Justice</i></a><br />
Blue Justice, Book 4<br />
Lynette Eason <br />
(Revell Publishing)<br />
ISBN: 978-0800727208<br />
August 2019/336 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Playing dead might just get her killed</b><br />
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FBI Special Agent Lincoln St. John is living his own personal nightmare. When the woman he loves, Allison Radcliffe, is killed, he devotes himself to tracking down the killers and making them pay for their crimes. He expected it to be a challenge. What he never expected was to find Allison very much alive shortly after her "murder." <br />
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As his anger and hurt mix with relief, Linc isn't sure how he's supposed to feel. One thing he does know for sure: he and Allison will have to work together to stop a killer before she dies a second time--this time for good.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJATnwDPnB0prKj1ceB8-tLXCEKkqNkL-QTB9xSOeZ10WIec068k_ceVE0y0dIwXu5qg_S8ErRmJoi50StDwR2mh9MEB0nnJ_t4xKU3CW_tDz29wasA2yH_g7J6pe4A3ISyg37htLTeeU/s1600/Lynette+Eason+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="290" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJATnwDPnB0prKj1ceB8-tLXCEKkqNkL-QTB9xSOeZ10WIec068k_ceVE0y0dIwXu5qg_S8ErRmJoi50StDwR2mh9MEB0nnJ_t4xKU3CW_tDz29wasA2yH_g7J6pe4A3ISyg37htLTeeU/s200/Lynette+Eason+2018.jpg" width="165" /></a></div>Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of <i>Protecting Tanner Hollow</i>, as well as the Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians series. She is the winner of three ACFW Carol Awards, the Selah Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, among others. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a master's degree in education from Converse College. Eason lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lynetteeason.com/">www.lynetteeason.com</a>.<br />
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Lynette Eason brings her phenomenal Blue Justice series to a satisfying close with this heart-pounding romantic suspense. In classic Eason style, <i>Vow of Justice</i> pulses with unrelenting danger and non-stop action frpm the opening scene to the final page. High-stakes drama combined with richly crafted characters make the pages practically turn themselves. Linc and Allie garnered my admiration and respect as they race to find the person or persons bent on destroying them. Linc's family members, each of whom were featured in earlier books in this series, figure prominantly in this story as well, although the novel easily stands alone. Don't miss this captivating tale and series!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Revell for a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>BLUE JUSTICE SERIES - Click the first two books for my reviews!</b><br />
(Note: There are 4 full-length novels in this series. <i>Code of Ethics</i> is a novella, part of the <i>The Cost of Betrayal</i> collection.)<br />
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<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/01/oath-of-honor.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3phOUGj41z0J2XL7rBXlbnD6opOZQZ2GgRpATfjkbaJnJXdm5YZ4_5srUeog5s0dnPeBJ8YMlbVl3gS5Deg_z5C7YGAsOychqDc8OR3VSImMA5HnBz4nywdtzXEQvJGe381UAbnw5xE/s200/Oath+of+Honor.jpg" width="130" height="200" data-original-width="285" data-original-height="440" /></a><a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/08/called-to-protect.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOtpe85wYOsILDsb9r5zVzTSh8wSFErTZ04_83NCQbtjen07Ur5jjRe1hosHGhmBfKfyzUmPRpp5v1yj-QvghumekFDquOvwNE-WMd-UpiqOBMzrrU212rlRutVgdsP49AARJTiaIYSg/s200/Called+to+Protect.jpg" width="130" height="200" data-original-width="285" data-original-height="440" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQrg8-9Bt7yBEvowEYuO14-N7QjrdxeIzx1XmaWA0qPwjcLHS4_Hl0qX5IU3bwPYp6YNr2J-EvIHzKl7MYAbLQ-649uc_yTl9X2skm0XLGzVZF1nMv8SEtqxatXcX_PTy27tpOLJzsCY/s1600/Code+of+Ethics.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="314" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQrg8-9Bt7yBEvowEYuO14-N7QjrdxeIzx1XmaWA0qPwjcLHS4_Hl0qX5IU3bwPYp6YNr2J-EvIHzKl7MYAbLQ-649uc_yTl9X2skm0XLGzVZF1nMv8SEtqxatXcX_PTy27tpOLJzsCY/s200/Code+of+Ethics.png" width="142" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwF6sgofwHx5K1zToDXKVJ1dmjf6Zb3wluCoxrLbJn4yZ2A4sHt-ra4O2SX25yqDHx6E6Xz3zraWS-r7Uejjncj0RnAuVgDNmOoAuSdErhxS7WLTEKF0UbEw8gNsv1FYSaUgj-SPIFIEI/s1600/Code+of+Valor.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="323" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwF6sgofwHx5K1zToDXKVJ1dmjf6Zb3wluCoxrLbJn4yZ2A4sHt-ra4O2SX25yqDHx6E6Xz3zraWS-r7Uejjncj0RnAuVgDNmOoAuSdErhxS7WLTEKF0UbEw8gNsv1FYSaUgj-SPIFIEI/s200/Code+of+Valor.jpg" width="129" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Vv20gAUfpwyDS7tuGVWwtZOQV6V4RGtkxAC3wsICBX7nOPmK6rWAgKPdc-WKK1_8S-aSoDP6SGQnh5jD91CdO3m8edq2nCuSI-mTxEYkluoXL8LLORGPfwX79oCzisqDnBqPfNIwFF8/s1600/Vow+of+Justice.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="285" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Vv20gAUfpwyDS7tuGVWwtZOQV6V4RGtkxAC3wsICBX7nOPmK6rWAgKPdc-WKK1_8S-aSoDP6SGQnh5jD91CdO3m8edq2nCuSI-mTxEYkluoXL8LLORGPfwX79oCzisqDnBqPfNIwFF8/s200/Vow+of+Justice.jpg" width="130" /></a><br />
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Mocha with Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2172707736566212799.post-56725034381914222192019-04-09T12:59:00.001-05:002019-04-09T12:59:33.311-05:00Justice Delivered<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDyWpW9YlGQya5swQoVJjzoKNZjDI291uC9JnPD9rK0Zb9Sx9_f2xVg6XTP5YdDUEPuMfOCBI_zfvJR3-sPWEhY6bdqOoyiaOPvvJrZXBL6f9lm18MlGHIv8roJ6fFf5MLmF3cWiWh00/s1600/Justice+Delivered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDyWpW9YlGQya5swQoVJjzoKNZjDI291uC9JnPD9rK0Zb9Sx9_f2xVg6XTP5YdDUEPuMfOCBI_zfvJR3-sPWEhY6bdqOoyiaOPvvJrZXBL6f9lm18MlGHIv8roJ6fFf5MLmF3cWiWh00/s200/Justice+Delivered.jpg" width="130" height="200" data-original-width="285" data-original-height="440" /></a></div><br />
<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Delivered-Patricia-Bradley/dp/0800727193/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1554830815&sr=8-1"><i>Justice Delivered</i></a><br />
A Memphis Cold Case Novel<br />
Patricia Bradley<br />
(Revell)<br />
ISBN: 978-0800727192<br />
April 2019/368 pages/$15.99</center><br />
Carly Smith came by her trust issues honestly. She's been at the mercy of merciless men, ignored by law enforcement officers who should have helped her, and seemingly rejected by her family. She can't even trust herself to do the right thing. Though she is working hard on building a new life, the past continues to haunt her when she discovers that the man she couldn't bring herself to report to the police is still out there, luring vulnerable girls under the guise of being a modeling agent.<br />
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When her own niece is kidnapped, Carly must overcome her fears and come forward with the information she has. But if that proves to be too little, too late--she'll have to go after the perpetrators herself.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEideW8eA3Ni0muK1wgkXlSfDFM5cGp68HtR-MF86PEiajHLg2NAuDlBCh_VIRofIGg4XofO1vJeVfBlQEKxgeOuF9oTnBQ51gH9cQWT09WibfHlUnE0klLsC8mNjIUiTjcu3nMtxKrvpwA/s1600/Patricia+Bradley+2018.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEideW8eA3Ni0muK1wgkXlSfDFM5cGp68HtR-MF86PEiajHLg2NAuDlBCh_VIRofIGg4XofO1vJeVfBlQEKxgeOuF9oTnBQ51gH9cQWT09WibfHlUnE0klLsC8mNjIUiTjcu3nMtxKrvpwA/s200/Patricia+Bradley+2018.jpeg" width="174" height="200" data-original-width="290" data-original-height="334" /></a></div>Patricia Bradley is the award-winning author of the Memphis Cold Case novels and the Logan Point series. She is an ACFW Carol Award finalist, and winner of an Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, a Daphne du Maurier Award, and a Touched by Love Award. Cofounder of Aiming for Healthy Families, Inc., and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America, Bradley makes her home in Mississippi. Learn more at <a href="https://ptbradley.com/">www.ptbradley.com</a>.<br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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I'm not sure my heartrate has returned to normal yet after reading Patricia Bradley's newest installment in her Memphis Cold Case series. Fast-paced action and high-stakes suspense make this book impossible to put down until the final page is turned. Carly's strength and determination in the wake of all she has experienced both amazed and inspired me. Bradley depicts the heartbreaking issue of human trafficking in a realistic manner without being graphic. The romance between Carly and Logan is perfectly paced. While this is the fourth novel in the series, it easily reads as a standalone, as do all its predecessors. Add this book and series to your reading list! <br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Baker/Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>MEMPHIS COLD CASE NOVELS, Books 1-3</b><br />
Click the covers for my reviews of <i>Justice Delayed</i> and <i>Justice Buried</i>. Not sure how I missed <i>Justice Betrayed</i>!<br />
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Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley, Book 1<br />
Carolyn Miller<br />
(Kregel Publications)<br />
ISBN: 978-0825445897<br />
March 2019/334 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Can a proper noble lady find a future with a fossil-hunting man of faith?</b><br />
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As the daughter of Viscount Aynsley, Caroline Hatherleigh knows every rule of society--and she's always followed them precisely. But when she visits south Devonshire and encounters a fossil-hunting scientist and his sister, her assumptions about what is right are shaken. Questions she has never considered about the importance of friendship and faith suddenly confront her--and her comfortable understanding about how the world works is thrown off balance. What if God wants to be the center of her life, rather than merely a social obligation?<br />
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Gideon Kirby loves science, and hunting down proof of past lives is a joy he won't willingly give up. But his scientific leanings are being challenged both by his personal beliefs and by local smugglers in the Devonshire countryside. And every day his sister's illness becomes more desperate, her care growing more demanding. Adding a viscount's daughter to the mix is a complication Gideon never expected--especially since he must stay far away from this young woman he's falling for in order to protect his beloved sister's secret.<br />
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When a mysterious stranger visits the village, that secret will be exposed, no matter how Gideon fights. Then tragedy strikes in a smugglers' cave. And the threat of scandal may lead to broken hearts and passionless propriety. Will the shaky bond these two h,bave nurtured be strong enough to overcome their differences--or will the trust they've withheld from each other tear three lives apart?<br />
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Read <a href="https://www.kregel.com/books/pdfs/excerpts/9780825445897.pdf">an excerpt</a>.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxgGOLYbj9eItAlLwyKcyVV8cwv3rt44jcztD4OgGT_elWsU8hy93vZe95KKj80eJtWGV383iQR_19UPl7-qqgKK5c2Hu9mpYOeKDg5zX8kJ3yoog7Ljk2HtuZzniPd2TFxspwTOrJ6U/s1600/Carolyn+Miller+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxgGOLYbj9eItAlLwyKcyVV8cwv3rt44jcztD4OgGT_elWsU8hy93vZe95KKj80eJtWGV383iQR_19UPl7-qqgKK5c2Hu9mpYOeKDg5zX8kJ3yoog7Ljk2HtuZzniPd2TFxspwTOrJ6U/s200/Carolyn+Miller+2018.jpg" width="175" height="200" data-original-width="200" data-original-height="229" /></a></div>Carolyn Miller lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of Regency romance, Carolyn's novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers. Her favourite authors are classics like Jane Austen (of course!), Georgette Heyer, and Agatha Christie, but she also enjoys contemporary authors like Susan May Warren and Becky Wade.<br />
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Her stories are fun and witty, yet also deal with real issues, such as dealing with forgiveness, the nature of really loving versus 'true love', and other challenges we all face at different times. Visit <a href="https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com/">her website</a> to learn more.<br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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Carolyn Miller firmly remains on my short list of must-read Regency authors with this first novel of her newest Regency Brides series. Miller once again captivates with engaging characters, brilliant and often humorous banter, and a sigh-worthy romance. I loved her depiction of Caroline as her perspective is broadened and she is forced to examine her long-held assumptions of class distinctions. This story utterly charmed me, and I hated to turn the final page. Readers familiar with her earlier Regency Brides novels will delight to discover references to and cameo appearances by several beloved characters from those stories, although this book is easily read as a stand-alone. Don't miss <i>A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh</i>!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received an advanced copy of this book free from Kregel Publications. I was not required to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>BOOKS BY CAROLYN MILLER: <br />
Click the titles for my reviews!</b><br />
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<b>Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace</b><br />
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<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-elusive-miss-ellison.html"><i>The Elusive Miss Ellison</i></a><br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-captivating-lady-charlotte.html"><i>The Captivating Lady Charlotte</i></a><br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-dishonorable-miss-delancey.html"><i>The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey</i></a><br />
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<b>Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope</b><br />
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<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/03/winning-miss-winthrop.html"><i>Winning Miss Winthrop</i></a><br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/07/miss-serenas-secret.html"><i>Miss Serena's Secret</i></a><br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-making-of-mrs-hale.html"><i>The Making of Mrs. Hale</i></a><br />
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<b>Regency Bride: Daughers of Aynsley</b><br />
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<i>A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh</i><br />
<i>Underestimating Miss Cecilia</i> - available July 2019<br />
<i>Misleading Miss Verity</i> - available November 2019<br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0718075722"><i>The Secrets of Paper and Ink</i></a><br />
Lindsay Harrel<br />
(Thomas Nelson)<br />
ISBN: 978-0718075729<br />
February 2019/336 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Brought together by a charming bookstore in England, three women fight to defy expectations, dream new dreams, and welcome love into their lives.</b><br />
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As a counselor, Sophia Barrett is trained to help people cope with their burdens. But when she meets a new patient whose troubles mirror her own, she realizes she hasn’t dealt with the pain of her recent past. After making a snap decision to get away for the summer, Sophia moves overseas to an apartment above a charming bookstore in Cornwall, England. She is hopeful she will find peace there surrounded by her favorite thing: great literature. <br />
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Bookstore owner Ginny Rose is desperate to save her business without asking for help from a husband who’s decided to take a break from their marriage. Ginny never imagined she’d be solely responsible for keeping afloat her husband’s dream, but the unexpected friendship with her new renter has her feeling more optimistic. Between the two of them—and Ginny’s brother-in-law, William—the bookstore might stand a chance. <br />
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Then Sophia finds a notebook in the bookstore that contains journal entries from Emily Fairfax, a governess who lived in Cornwall more than 150 years ago. Sophia learns that Emily harbored a secret passion for becoming an authoress—as well as a deep love for her childhood friend, Edward, whose station she dared not dream to touch. <br />
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Eager to know more of Emily’s story, Sophia goes on a quest—dragging Ginny and William with her—to discover the heart of the woman behind the beautiful entries. Soon Ginny’s need to save the bookstore becomes more than a way to save her marriage, and Sophia finds new purpose of her own. Together they find that sometimes both heartache and hope can reach across the centuries.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit96c7fg06rfnxFqi1DzKGeNbR0vmBn8HbwmX62J_RfTKoFCXqQWkpMUAFWFDfMJQS5PuElR_ZnanmpsJZ-TtyRQgCmlEER5xRsp21Tqm3M4zF_dkKbCxMivlXUpxPyugcjL-5yTZx8M/s1600/Lindsay+Harrel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit96c7fg06rfnxFqi1DzKGeNbR0vmBn8HbwmX62J_RfTKoFCXqQWkpMUAFWFDfMJQS5PuElR_ZnanmpsJZ-TtyRQgCmlEER5xRsp21Tqm3M4zF_dkKbCxMivlXUpxPyugcjL-5yTZx8M/s200/Lindsay+Harrel.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="768" data-original-height="1152" /></a></div>Lindsay Harrel is a lifelong book nerd who lives in Arizona with her young family and two golden retrievers in serious need of training. She’s held a variety of writing and editing jobs over the years and now juggles stay-at-home mommyhood with writing novels. When she’s not writing or chasing after her children, Lindsay enjoys making a fool of herself at Zumba, curling up with anything by Jane Austen, and savoring sour candy one piece at a time. Connect with her at <a href="https://www.lindsayharrel.com/">LindsayHarrel.com</a>.<br />
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I became enamored with Lindsay Harrel's books with her touching story <i>The Heart Between Us</i>, and this newest release captivated my heart every bit as much as that story did. Harrel has a gift for creating believable and relatable characters. The delightful setting of Cornwall, England transported me across the pond and cemented this as a bucket-list destination. And what's not to love about a story featuring a charming bookstore? Harrel expertly weaves the contemporary and historic together, reminding the reader that matters of the heart are timeless. Add this book and author to your must-read list. You won't be able to put it down until the final satisfying page.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received an advanced copy of this book free from Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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Jocelyn Green<br />
(Bethany House Publishers)<br />
ISBN: 978-0764219085<br />
February 2019/416 pages/$14.99</center><br />
<b>She Has Always Moved between Worlds,<br />
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The daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father in 1759 Montreal, Catherine Duval would rather remain neutral in a world tearing itself apart. Content to trade with both the French and the British, Catherine is pulled into the Seven Years' War against her wishes when her British ex-fiancé, Samuel Crane, is taken prisoner by her father. Samuel claims he has information that could help end the war, and he asks Catherine to help him escape.<br />
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Peace appeals to Catherine, even if helping the man who broke her heart does not. But New France is starving, and she and her loved ones may not survive another winter of conflict-induced famine. When the dangers of war arrive on her doorstep, Catherine and Samuel flee by river toward the epicenter of the battle between England and France. She and Samuel may impact history, but she fears the ultimate cost will be higher than she can bear.<br />
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Read an <a href="http://cdn.bakerpublishinggroup.com/processed/book-resources/files/Excerpt_9780764219085.pdf?1542744932">excerpt</a>.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyHIWkQwduqS-dUaN_VHTVNaB7niMR_aoca7ngHNmR87NUBFhK1O8Fb2xhyphenhyphennnVxf6ecXgvZwh08YDJE2PV6quGlAJUIO-nFMAHd5ucxOE8EMDg86td603L0kEqtu7c2e5Pnuc-R7Mfuk/s1600/Jocelyn+Green+2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyHIWkQwduqS-dUaN_VHTVNaB7niMR_aoca7ngHNmR87NUBFhK1O8Fb2xhyphenhyphennnVxf6ecXgvZwh08YDJE2PV6quGlAJUIO-nFMAHd5ucxOE8EMDg86td603L0kEqtu7c2e5Pnuc-R7Mfuk/s200/Jocelyn+Green+2019.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="290" data-original-height="435" /></a></div>Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including <i>The Mark of the King</i>, <i>Wedded to War</i>, and <i>The 5 Love Languages Military Edition</i>, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from <i>Booklist</i> and <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a BA in English, concentration in writing. Jocelyn lives with her husband, Rob, and two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at <a href="https://www.jocelyngreen.com/">www.jocelyngreen.com</a>.<br />
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Jocelyn Green has penned a sweeping tale set among the Seven Years' War that captivates the mind and stirs the heart. While this is not a quick or mindless read, it is well worth the time investment. Green's mastery of setting and character development shines as she takes the reader deep into the heart of the story. Multidimensional threads, exquisite prose, and meticulous attention to detail add to the appeal of this novel. Strong yet subtle spiritual themes beckon the astute reader to consider the timeless struggles of the human heart. A masterpiece that will surely garner awards, <i>Between Two Shores</i> is a must-read for 2019. <br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free Bethany House Publishers and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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The Carnton Series<br />
Tamera Alexander<br />
Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson<br />
ISBN: 978-0718081836<br />
January 2019/448 pages/$16.99</center><br />
<b>What can a woman—a mere governess—do against the scourge of slavery?</b><br />
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Elizabeth “Lizzie” Clouston’s quietly held principles oppose those of the Southern Cause—but when forty thousand soldiers converge on the fields of Franklin, Tennessee, the war demands an answer. The Carnton home where she is governess is converted into a Confederate field hospital, and Lizzie is called upon to assist the military doctor with surgeries that determine life or death. Faced with the unimaginable, she must summon fortitude, even as she fears for the life of Towny, her fiancé and lifelong friend.<br />
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As a young soldier lies dying in Lizzie’s arms, she vows to relay his final words to his mother, but knows little more than the boy’s first name. That same night, decorated Mississippi sharpshooter Captain Roland Ward Jones extracts a different promise from Lizzie: that she intervene should the surgeon decide to amputate his leg.<br />
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Lizzie is nothing if not a woman of her word, earning the soldiers’ respect as she tends to the wounded within Carnton’s walls. None is more admiring than Captain Jones, who doesn’t realize she is pledged to another. But as Lizzie’s heart softens toward the Confederate captain, she discovers that his moral ground is at odds with her own. Now torn between love, principles, and promises made, she struggles to be true to her heart while standing for what she knows is right—no matter the cost.<br />
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From the pages of history and the personal accounts of those who endured the Battle of Franklin, Tamera Alexander weaves the real-life love letters between Captain Roland Ward Jones and Miss Elizabeth Clouston into a story of unlikely romance first kindled amid the shadows of war.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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Tamera Alexander is a <i>USA Today</i> bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous industry-leading honors, including the Christy Award (two-time winner, seven-time finalist), the RITA Award (two-time winner, four-time finalist), the Carol Award, the Maggie Award, the Booksellers Best Award, and Library Journal's top distinction, among others. After seventeen years in Colorado, Tamera and her husband now reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where they live a short distance from Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation, the setting of Tamera’s two <i>USA Today</i> bestselling Southern series.<br />
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I should be accustomed to Tamera Alexander's novels touching my heart, but each one seems to exceed her previous release. <i>With This Pledge</i> stands in a class all its own. I will not think of the Civil War without remembering this amazing story. Alexander brings to life the heartbreak of war and the battles waged not only on the front lines but in the hearts and minds of those who experienced this horrific time in our nation's history. The novel is amazing on its own, but the inclusion of actual love letters between the real-life Captain Roland Jones and Miss Elizabeth Clouston as the story unfolds makes it that much more of a gem. Alexander's gift for seamlessly weaving spiritual truths throughout the story reminds the reader of timeless truths that are as relevant today as they were two centuries ago. <i>With This Pledge</i> belongs on your must-read list!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received an advanced copy of this book free from Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/?action=view¤t=lindasigcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/lindasigcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Mocha with Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2172707736566212799.post-79705722581293876232018-11-29T00:01:00.000-06:002018-11-29T00:01:00.427-06:00The Liberty Bride<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8x9z-S8l5QthBScAWNATVvNJUHsPlB6pb5qzUsy8FkHTnBeRp9rMhHe_kDM5qy011bw1rPVk1O4JC6vj9YxPB1YcENkcq-x0ZkxKWNd__4_JUrKhvbRh0d2EN0_Q0oCu8D8FzDLqRiQ/s1600/The+Liberty+Bride.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8x9z-S8l5QthBScAWNATVvNJUHsPlB6pb5qzUsy8FkHTnBeRp9rMhHe_kDM5qy011bw1rPVk1O4JC6vj9YxPB1YcENkcq-x0ZkxKWNd__4_JUrKhvbRh0d2EN0_Q0oCu8D8FzDLqRiQ/s200/The+Liberty+Bride.jpg" width="131" height="200" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="609" /></a></div><br />
<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-Bride-Daughters-Mayflower-book/dp/1683226178/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543185315&sr=8-1&keywords=the+liberty+bride"><i>The Liberty Bride</i></a><br />
Daughters of the Mayflower, Book 6<br />
MaryLu Tyndall<br />
(Barbour Publishing)<br />
ISBN: 978-1683226178<br />
December 2018/256 pages/$12.99</center><br />
<b>War Forces a Choice Between Love and Country</b><br />
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A trip home from England to Maryland in 1812 finds Emeline Baratt a captive on a British warship and forced to declare her allegiance between the British and Americans. Remaining somewhat politically neutral on a ship where her nursing skills are desperately needed is fairly easy—until she starts to have feelings for the first lieutenant who becomes her protector. However, when the captain sends her and Lieutenant Owen Masters on land to spy, she must choose between her love for him and her love for her country.<br />
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Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with <i>The Liberty Bride</i> by MaryLu Tyndall.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKR5gATagKxDfcA6wSyk9JSfwQwWsnh80POh7scKzdosNWxc6Xb3f8WRqVrCOJUOhrs-ALftcsEpBt7-x25SZclhpL6E_HKTOEE4Rm73_XIpymZRsm67OqsaqNoxUCOU4OKARdbNhAss/s1600/MaryLuTyndall+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKR5gATagKxDfcA6wSyk9JSfwQwWsnh80POh7scKzdosNWxc6Xb3f8WRqVrCOJUOhrs-ALftcsEpBt7-x25SZclhpL6E_HKTOEE4Rm73_XIpymZRsm67OqsaqNoxUCOU4OKARdbNhAss/s200/MaryLuTyndall+2014.jpg" width="171" height="200" data-original-width="820" data-original-height="960" /></a></div>A Christy Award finalist and winner of two Inspirational Readers’ Choice awards, MaryLu Tyndall dreamt of tall ships and swashbuckling heroes during her childhood years on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. She holds a degree in Math and worked as a software engineer for fifteen years. Trapped in a land-locked cubicle, she was often seen pounding furiously upon the keyboard during her lunch hour, creating what would become her Legacy of the King’s Pirates series, all the while believing God’s promise to her that. “If you write it, I will get it published”. And He did! Twenty-five books later, her loving husband and six children still haven’t gotten used to her historic costumes and nautical speech. Her books are filled with adventure and romance and themes that are guaranteed to touch your heart! She continues to pen her romantic tales on the California coast while managing a home, husband, little scalawag grandkids, and several stray cats who have decided that her keyboard is the best place to sleep! She believes that without popcorn and chocolate, life would not be worth living, and her sole motivation in life is to bring others. Visit her <a href="https://www.marylutyndall.com/">website</a> to learn more. <br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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What a great ending to wonderful series! MaryLu Tyndall stands in a class all her own when it comes to adventure on the high seas. Set during the War of 1812, <i>The Liberty Bride</i> fairly pulses with danger, intrigue, and romance, resulting in a multi-faceted, heartpounding tale that is impossible to put down. I can't imagine enduring what Emeline did, much less displaying the fortitude, courage, and bravery that she exhibited. Tyndall incorporates a beautiful thread of faith into the story as Emeline and Owen view God in two different, yet both erroneous, ways. I held my breath as the danger and tension reached its climax, then savored the satisfying conclusion. I highly recommend this book and series.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Barbour Publishing. I was not required to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising<br />
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<b>THE DAUGHTERS OF THE MAYFLOWER<br />
Click the titles for my reviews</b><br />
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<i>The Mayflower Bride</i> by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)<br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-pirate-bride.html"><i>The Pirate Bride</i></a> by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)<br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-captured-bride.html"><i>The Captured Bride</i></a> by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)<br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-patriot-bride.html"><i>The Patriot Bride</i></a> by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)?<br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-cumberland-bride.html"><i>The Cumberland Bride</i></a> by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)<br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-liberty-bride.html"><i>The Liberty Bride</i></a> by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)<br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Ivy-Green-Tales-Hill/dp/0764218174/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541973567&sr=8-1&keywords=9780764218170"><i>The Bride of Ivy Green</i></a><br />
Tales from Ivy Hill<br />
Julie Klassen<br />
(Bethany House Publishers)<br />
ISBN: 9780764218170<br />
December 2018/448 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Come home to Ivy Hill, where friendship endures, romance triumphs, and mysteries are revealed in this eagerly anticipated conclusion. . . .</b><br />
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Spring is in the air . . . and change is too. Mercy Grove has lost her girls' school and is resigned to life as a spinster, especially as the man she admires is out of reach. She contemplates leaving Ivy Cottage to become a governess--a decision with consequences she never imagined.<br />
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Meanwhile, her friend Jane Bell is facing a difficult decision of her own. Should she accept Gabriel Locke even if it means giving up her inn and destining another man to a childless marriage?<br />
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When a secretive new dressmaker arrives in the village, Mercy, Jane, and the other ladies of Ivy Hill attempt to befriend her, but they soon suspect she isn't who she claims to be.<br />
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Together, the women of Ivy Hill look forward to one wedding, but surprises lie in store and dearly held dreams may yet come true.<br />
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Read <a href="http://cdn.bakerpublishinggroup.com/processed/book-resources/files/Excerpt_9780764218170.pdf?1538420336">an excerpt</a>.<br />
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<center><b>Learn more about Ivy Hill</b></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeM32NoHOAG5LDtLKVvEgj1OHjs1K3qjzLXboohTUd0oxY4apWakWmroBJbWOrGsHpz87fdofB7aYsIIvrqFIRzFCL1NoF8ATrl_AxUl0kvx9qqtFHxSkVabf7CKeCXouDoUTvl_1Jxck/s1600/The+Innkeeper+of+Ivy+Hill+-+Bell+Inn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeM32NoHOAG5LDtLKVvEgj1OHjs1K3qjzLXboohTUd0oxY4apWakWmroBJbWOrGsHpz87fdofB7aYsIIvrqFIRzFCL1NoF8ATrl_AxUl0kvx9qqtFHxSkVabf7CKeCXouDoUTvl_1Jxck/s400/The+Innkeeper+of+Ivy+Hill+-+Bell+Inn.jpg" width="400" height="171" data-original-width="278" data-original-height="119" /></a></div><center><a href="https://www.talesfromivyhill.com/">TalesfromIvyHill.com</a></center><br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbovnYLQntmyJEBDF_rvb6KsheSdMc_u4MWAV6eUhqlit3ZoKjUFRHMmls2a6XKjWnx1v87Hp7-Edog9LE8QsdvlyzjLhCTyaRjTLVexXszRh8C1cy5mF-v2Ie2bonXsSrQjopewXMi4/s1600/Julie+Klassen+2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbovnYLQntmyJEBDF_rvb6KsheSdMc_u4MWAV6eUhqlit3ZoKjUFRHMmls2a6XKjWnx1v87Hp7-Edog9LE8QsdvlyzjLhCTyaRjTLVexXszRh8C1cy5mF-v2Ie2bonXsSrQjopewXMi4/s200/Julie+Klassen+2017.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="290" data-original-height="437" /></a></div>Julie Klassen (<a href="http://julieklassen.com/">julieklassen.com</a>) loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full-time. Three of her books, <i>The Silent Governess</i>, <i>The Girl in the Gatehouse</i>, and <i>The Maid of Fairbourne Hall</i>, have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. <i>The Secret of Pembrooke Park</i> was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for genre fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing's BEST Award, and has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America's RITA Awards and ACFW's Carol Awards. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.<br />
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Julie Klassen brings her Tales from Ivy Hill series to a satisfying close with this endearing tale. <i>The Bride of Ivy Green</i> once again whisked me away to Regency England. I enjoyed reconnecting with characters from the earlier novels as well as meeting new folks in this charming hamlet. Though I would be hard-pressed to choose a favorite character, it's impossible not to have a soft spot for Mercy as she bravely forges a new path. Romance, intrigue, and the bonds of friendship intertwine in this multi-faceted story, engendering a multitude of emotions as I read. I was captivated from the opening scene to the sigh-worthy conclusion. Don't miss this delightful novel.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free Bethany House Publishers and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>TALES FROM IVY HILL <br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Red-Door-Inn-Novella-ebook/dp/B07KPNCMN6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8"><i>Christmas at the Red Door Inn:<br />
A Prince Edward Island Dreams Novella</i></a><br />
Liz Johnson<br />
Amazon Digital Services<br />
November 2018/234 pages/64 kb/$0.99</center><br />
<b>One blizzard. Two friends. Three days to fall in love.</b><br />
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Lifelong islander Brooke Kane doesn’t know what to do with her college degree, her dreams, or her future, but she knows better than to venture far from home when there’s a storm brewing. But a promise to check on Rose’s Red Door Inn prompts Brooke to venture out. By the time she arrives at the inn, the snow is knee-deep and visibility almost non-existent. She settles in to spend a few days alone at the inn until a familiar figure appears at the door.<br />
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Pastor Chuck O’Flannigan has never felt like a bigger fool. So focused on his recent decision to leave Prince Edward Island, he’s caught unaware by the blizzard while on a walk. He can only see the inn’s red door, a promise of safety. But when he discovers that Brooke—the only woman who could tempt him to stay on the island—is also taking refuge there, he knows he’s in trouble.<br />
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With Christmas only three days away, Brooke is determined that they’ll celebrate—even if it’s just the two of them. Happy to play Scrooge to her Tiny Tim, Chuck wiles away his hours dreaming of a return to Ireland—praying that God may have plans for him there. After all, God seems to have forgotten him in North Rustico. But as Brooke brings Christmas to life, her joy makes him wonder if God may not have forgotten him. In fact, God may have big plans for both of them—if they can only survive <i>Christmas at the Red Door Inn</i>.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqjCV5BhyPIO4GaQahVzCmRuQZg5eG4uGki6TrAwB0ncsDWOZoI1e1UVl3-IzjtSDielWDnj4wWviST7G7KAKqvR3ftdELmmj-8wem0kmKcDSe7YW4G_mV-rzx4h1qjWj2CRmhGO6DDs/s1600/Liz+Johnson+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqjCV5BhyPIO4GaQahVzCmRuQZg5eG4uGki6TrAwB0ncsDWOZoI1e1UVl3-IzjtSDielWDnj4wWviST7G7KAKqvR3ftdELmmj-8wem0kmKcDSe7YW4G_mV-rzx4h1qjWj2CRmhGO6DDs/s200/Liz+Johnson+pic.jpg" width="200" height="133" data-original-width="320" data-original-height="213" /></a></div>Liz Johnson is the author of more than a dozen novels, including <i>A Sparkle of Silver</i>, <i>The Red Door Inn</i>, <i>Where Two Hearts Meet</i>, and <b>On Love's Gentle Shore</b>, as well as a New York Times bestselling novella and a handful of short stories. She makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more at her <a href="https://www.lizjohnsonbooks.com/">website</a> and connect with her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lizjohnsonbooks">Facebook</a>.<br />
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I loved Liz Johnson's Prince Edward Island Dreams series, so when I heard she had written a Christmas novella for this series, I made a beeline to Amazon to purchase it. What a great read at a great price! This is one to read under a blanket, as the blizzard made this Texas-born girl shiver! However, the gentle heat of the romance between Brooke and Chuck warmed my heart if not my toes! While the ending is a foregone conclusion, Johnson paves the road to happily-ever-after with moments that are at times humorous, as well as tender and believable. Chuck's discouragement reminds the reader that those in full-time Christian ministry can and do experience the same questions as the rest of us. This delightful novella is perfect for a quick read at this busy time of year, and a great reminder to add the rest of this series to your Christmas list. <br />
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<b>PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DREAMS SERIES<br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Orphan-Train-Jody-Hedlund/dp/0764218069/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541816349&sr=8-1&keywords=9780764218064"><i>Searching for You</i></a><br />
Orphan Train, Book Three<br />
Jody Hedlund<br />
(Bethany House Publishers)<br />
ISBN: 978-0764218064<br />
December 2018/352 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Her Search for a Place to Call Home <br />
Leads Her to the Last Place She Ever Expected</b><br />
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For years, Sophie Neumann has been running from the orphanages of 1850s New York City. Tasked with caring for two younger children, she's determined not to let them be taken from her, and not to abandon them the same way her older sisters did her. But times are growing desperate, and when she falls in with the wrong crowd and witnesses a crime, she realizes fleeing the state is her only option.<br />
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Disappearing with her two young charges into a group of orphans heading west by train, Sophie hopes to find safety and a happy life. But when the train stops in Illinois, she faces an agonizing decision as the orphans will be placed in new homes. Afraid she'll lose them forever, she finds help in a familiar face she never expected to see so far from New York.<br />
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Reinhold Weiss has finally purchased his own small farm in Illinois. With mounting debts, a harvest to bring in, and past scars that still haunt him, Reinhold is in no position to give his heart away . . . but can he say no when his long-lost friend shows up on a nearby farm pleading for his help?<br />
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"Set in the 1850s and spanning the U.S., this entertaining third installment of the Orphan Train series from Hedlund continues the story of the Neumann sisters. . . . This sweet, faith-filled novel beautifully considers the core of what it means to be a family."--<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUWvnxfq_Qd-XTizxz7IrOo0gpPrX0dhBcl7z_9kTxFdNKxA2fldJh5p0CNWpqwBBPpRoZdfToXcSeqPuNpOYvUeqS2Y28XhoG16NwTQwQTxz94uJh7QRAJN9oVIy40SPhmGDvfAxRCs/s1600/Jody+Hedlund+2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUWvnxfq_Qd-XTizxz7IrOo0gpPrX0dhBcl7z_9kTxFdNKxA2fldJh5p0CNWpqwBBPpRoZdfToXcSeqPuNpOYvUeqS2Y28XhoG16NwTQwQTxz94uJh7QRAJN9oVIy40SPhmGDvfAxRCs/s200/Jody+Hedlund+2016.jpg" width="145" height="200" data-original-width="290" data-original-height="399" /></a></div>Jody Hedlund (www.jodyhedlund.com) is the author of over 20 novels, including <i>Love Unexpected</i>, <i>Captured by Love</i>, <i>Unending Devotion</i>, <i>The Preacher's Bride</i>, and <i>A Noble Groom</i>, winner of the 2014 Carol Award for historical romance. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. She lives in Michigan with her husband and five children. She loves hearing from readers on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJodyHedlund">Facebook</a> and on her <a href="https://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. Learn more about her at her website, <a href="https://jodyhedlund.com/">jodyhedlund.com</a>. <br />
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Jody Hedlund is a must-read author for me, and I have loved this series. <i>Searching for You</i> grabbeed my heart from the opening pages. Prior to reading this series, I was not familiar with the orphan trains of the nineteenth century, and my momma-heart hurt to imagine what some of these sweet children endured. While this novel stands alone from its predecessors, reading the first two books provided a deeper reading experience. Endearing characters and a well-researched, authentic setting drew me into this story. Hedlund tucks in nuggets of spiritual truth throughout the story, and these timeless truths encourage and inspire. I especially loved the advice given to Sophie that "Sometimes God allows us to sink down in our own misery until we reach a low place where we're finally ready to look up and reach out to him." Don't miss this heartwarming story and series!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free from Baker/Bethany House Publishing and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>ORPHAN TRAIN SERIES<br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Too-Deep-Dive-Team-Investigations/dp/0800729293/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541812240&sr=8-1&keywords=9780800729295"><i>In Too Deep</i></a><br />
Dive Team Investigations, Book 2<br />
Lynn H. Blackburn<br />
(Revell)<br />
ISBN: 978-0800729295<br />
November 2018/352 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>How do you choose between loyalty and the truth?</b><br />
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When the Carrington County Sheriff's Office dive team is called in to recover a body from a submerged car, they aren't prepared to find an encrypted laptop--or an unsettling connection between investigator Adam Campbell and the dead accountant. <br />
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Adam turns to his friend Dr. Sabrina Fleming to recover the files from the laptop. But the deeper they dig, the deadlier the investigation becomes. When evidence implicates members of Adam's own family, he and Sabrina will have to risk everything to solve the case. <br />
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The truth could set hundreds free--but someone is willing to do whatever it takes to silence anyone who threatens to reveal their secrets. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-pbB0r6N-LDi0iSQ1SCHZoJr4dnijTwb8ySd_lb5prtBFz_9iKWuoWqIUGQzA6m6fEQW4LcijUCh0l7KCkYlZTloXBXRQYkFMPSveglZ9-7xcHuxIFk4rIkRUnoTEFPxHcebot4hQFA/s1600/Lynn+H+Blackburn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-pbB0r6N-LDi0iSQ1SCHZoJr4dnijTwb8ySd_lb5prtBFz_9iKWuoWqIUGQzA6m6fEQW4LcijUCh0l7KCkYlZTloXBXRQYkFMPSveglZ9-7xcHuxIFk4rIkRUnoTEFPxHcebot4hQFA/s200/Lynn+H+Blackburn.jpg" width="143" height="200" data-original-width="290" data-original-height="407" /></a></div>Lynn H. Blackburn is the author of <i>Beneath the Surface</i>, <i>Hidden Legacy</i>, and <i>Covert Justice</i>, winner of the 2016 Selah Award for Mystery and Suspense and the 2016 Carol Award for Short Novel. Blackburn believes in the power of stories, especially those that remind us that true love exists, a gift from the Truest Love. She's passionate about CrossFit, coffee, and chocolate (don't make her choose) and experimenting with recipes that feed both body and soul. She lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with her true love, Brian, and their three children.<br />
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This is the first novel I've read by Lynn H. Blackburn but it won't be the last. This riveting suspense grabbed my attention from the opening scene and didn't let go until the final satisfying page. Although I had not read the previous book in this series, I had no trouble connecting with and caring about the well-drawn characters. Adrenaline-laced scenes fraught with danger kept me rapidly turning pages as Adam and Sabrina desperately attempt to stay a step ahead of the perpetrator. Cyber forensics, human trafficking, and a well-paced romance interlace in this multi-faceted story. Blackburn perfectly juxtaposes organic elements of relational humor with high-stakes drama, taking the reader on a roller coaster of emotions. <i>In Too Deep</i> will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss it!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free from Baker/Revell Publishing and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<i>True to You</i><br />
by Becky Wade <br />
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<i>Missing Isaac</i><br />
by Valerie Fraser Luesse <br />
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<i>Life After</i><br />
by Katie Ganshert <br />
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<i>Isaiah's Daughter</i><br />
by Mesu Andrews <br />
(WaterBrook)<br />
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<a href="http://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-lacemaker.html"><i>The Lacemaker</i></a><br />
by Laura Frantz <br />
(Revell/Baker Publishing Group)<br />
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<i>The House on Foster Hill</i><br />
by Jaime Jo Wright <br />
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<i>12 Days at Bleakly Manor</i><br />
by Michelle Griep <br />
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<i>The Man He Never Was</i><br />
by James Rubart <br />
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<i>The Delusion</i><br />
by Laura Gallier <br />
(Wander, a YA imprint of Tyndale House)<br />
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<i>True to You</i><br />
by Becky Wade <br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Peril-Honor-Irene-Hannon/dp/080072769X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1540512599&sr=8-2"><i>Hidden Peril</i></a><br />
Code of Honor, Book 2<br />
Irene Hannon<br />
(Revell)<br />
ISBN: 978-0800727697<br />
October 2018/416 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>The most dangerous enemy is the one who has nothing to lose</b><br />
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As teenagers, Kristin Dane and her two best friends took a vow to make the world a better place. Twenty years later, she's fulfilling that pledge through her fair trade shop that features products from around the world. All is well until, one by one, people connected to the shop begin dying. <br />
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Detective Luke Carter, new to the St. Louis PD, wants to know why. Before he can answer that question, however, the FBI weighs in and Kristin suddenly finds herself in the middle of international intrigue--and in the sights of the ruthless mastermind behind an ingenious and deadly scheme. Can this cold-blooded killer be stopped before more people die . . . including Kristin?<br />
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Three-time RITA Award-winner and "queen of inspirational romantic suspense" (Library Journal) Irene Hannon doesn't disappoint in this edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have you up late as you rush toward the explosive conclusion.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiP6t6iZjp_lgu2tjPjai5JMVZrUivBthIjt6_y1-fnvaSdsPjLpcQsTdE1eN96nAKiKEdpehl2I7a6AR-qrMKQxEplDGe76FgUwjBAnGZgdSAWIBg_8se5JugiVzJYeV8_RjXCOqdNxQ/s1600/Irene+Hannon+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiP6t6iZjp_lgu2tjPjai5JMVZrUivBthIjt6_y1-fnvaSdsPjLpcQsTdE1eN96nAKiKEdpehl2I7a6AR-qrMKQxEplDGe76FgUwjBAnGZgdSAWIBg_8se5JugiVzJYeV8_RjXCOqdNxQ/s200/Irene+Hannon+pic.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="298" data-original-height="448" /></a></div>Irene Hannon is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including <i>One Perfect Spring</i>, <i>Hope Harbor</i>, <i>Sea Rose Lane</i>, <i>Sandpiper Cove</i>, and <i>Pelican Point</i>, as well as <i>Dangerous Illusions</i> and the Private Justice and Men of Valor suspense series. Her books have been honored with three coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, and she is a member of that organization's elite Hall of Fame. Her many other awards include National Readers' Choice, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers' Choice, Booksellers' Best, Carols, and Reviewers' Choice from <i>RT Book Reviews</i> magazine, which also honored her with a Career Achievement award for her entire body of work. In addition, she is a two-time Christy Award finalist. Learn more at <a href="https://www.irenehannon.com/">www.irenehannon.com</a>.<br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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Irene Hannon always writes a great suspense and continues her Code of Honor series with this compelling read. The chilling opening sets the stage for a tale that full of intrigue and high-stakes suspense. Kristin and Luke immediately endeared themselves to me. Kristin is much braver than I would ever be in a similar situation. Heart-stopping moments make this book one that is hard to put down. Don't miss it!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free from Baker/Revell Publishing and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>CODE OF HONOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkyffXnukb_OBcuLtAS4wC283DKiwxa3c6mZYH-ZBAjSFZcp4rdXjqRrcCIELZ_r3LFzO_EtcVB3SQIxjMvD_gu2s2oxruQ47re5pP0AqS_X9wgM9H1j_DsCGoEmy6_KpDtUzz0HlqKA/s1600/17Stratagem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkyffXnukb_OBcuLtAS4wC283DKiwxa3c6mZYH-ZBAjSFZcp4rdXjqRrcCIELZ_r3LFzO_EtcVB3SQIxjMvD_gu2s2oxruQ47re5pP0AqS_X9wgM9H1j_DsCGoEmy6_KpDtUzz0HlqKA/s200/17Stratagem.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="250" data-original-height="375" /></a></div><i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.fictionfinder.com/book/detail/6310" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Stratagem</a></i> by <a href="http://www.fictionfinder.com/author/detail/19" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Robin Caroll</a> -- Psychologist Grayson Thibodeaux creates mind-bending adventure games for businesses as team-building explorations. When his ex-wife’s company hires Grayson’s for their executive retreat, he doesn’t see how things can get worse. Until she dies during the course of the game he created…making him the prime suspect for murder. (Suspense from Barbour Publishing)<br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stratagem-Robin-Caroll/dp/1683227301?crid=1X8FY5FUDXQ79&keywords=stratagem+robin+caroll&qid=1540755531&sprefix=Stratagem+robin+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1-fkmrnull&ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1"><i>Stratagem</i></a><br />
Robin Caroll<br />
(Shiloh Run Press/Barbour Publishing)<br />
ISBN: 978-1683227304<br />
October 2018/320 pages/$14.99</center><br />
<b>A High-Stakes Simulation Adventure Leaves Grayson Thibodeaux the Prime Suspect. . .for Murder</b><br />
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Deep in the gritty underbelly of New Orleans, psychologist Grayson Thibodeaux loses everything when his wife leaves him to climb her company’s corporate ladder. He buries himself in his job of creating mind-bending adventure games for businesses as team-building explorations. When his ex-wife’s company hires Grayson’s to create an elaborate game, he doesn’t see how things can get worse. Until she dies during the course of the game he created…making him the prime suspect for <i>murder</i>.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQA2y1-9LnK66DZl9ViYQP7LbAVBkoaHMdHDZDYkDDTgIiqiYOXluTyEgDS1P_-QnznyTeLr28u9l9e9kTW-qw_HXKv-dBdO0b4t_9zuqj5aDBAjQ8TGkB-jLQGvXJar0PJwsPq5onBFY/s1600/Robin+Caroll+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQA2y1-9LnK66DZl9ViYQP7LbAVBkoaHMdHDZDYkDDTgIiqiYOXluTyEgDS1P_-QnznyTeLr28u9l9e9kTW-qw_HXKv-dBdO0b4t_9zuqj5aDBAjQ8TGkB-jLQGvXJar0PJwsPq5onBFY/s200/Robin+Caroll+2018.jpg" width="143" height="200" data-original-width="1143" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>“I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I’ve never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in.” Robin Caroll is definitely a contradiction, but one that beckons you to get to know her better. Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey—aspects Robin weaves into each of her twenty-five-plus published novels. When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home. Robin gives back to the writing community by serving as executive director/conference director for ACFW. Her books have been recognized in such contests as the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, Bookseller’s Best, and Book of the Year. You can find out more about Robin by visiting <a href="http://www.robincaroll.com">www.robincaroll.com</a>.<br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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Robin Caroll never disappoints and her newest suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. Caroll plunges the reader into the world of adventure games, increasing the stakes with a murder. I was drawn into the story immediately and hard-pressed to set the novel aside as the intrigue increased with each chapter. Caroll deftly moves between the current challenge of solving the murder and the events of the previous days, keeping me guessing and breathless. I really thought I had figured out the culprit but I should know better than to think I have outsmarted this gifted author. Caroll seamlessy weaves a powerful message of forgiveness into this captivating tale. Add this heart-pounding novel to your reading list!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Shiloh Run Press, an imprint of Barbour Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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A Novel of Salome Alexandria</i></a><br />
The Silent Years<br />
Angela Hunt<br />
(Bethany House Publishers)<br />
ISBN: 978-0764219344<br />
November 2018/352 pages/$15.99</center><br />
Born in the small village of Modein, a town made famous by the warrior Maccabees, Salome Alexandra knows better than to harbor grand dreams for her future. She pales in comparison to her beautiful older sister, and though she learns to read at an early age, girls are not valued for their intellectual ability. But when her father and sister are killed, John Hyrcanus, a distant relative, invites Salome and her mother to live with his family in Jerusalem, where her thirst for knowledge is noticed and indulged.<br />
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When her guardian betroths her to a pagan prince, she questions HaShem's plan. When Hyrcanus finally marries her to a boy half her age, she questions her guardian's sanity. But though Salome spends much of her life as a pawn ordered about by powerful men, she learns that a woman committed to HaShem can change the world.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf0z0GvhNDdpS0QhFsRUADFAIhNk95lx4uk-Bdg0KDxqG59VqondnVyHhxTkYNqjeFevWzhhGV9-5rAAjyYbNHB7VoJUACTvZSaO6gZZM9s1vb48vbWMFYGC7uV-QgwJANMR67ZhogDQ/s1600/Angela+Hunt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf0z0GvhNDdpS0QhFsRUADFAIhNk95lx4uk-Bdg0KDxqG59VqondnVyHhxTkYNqjeFevWzhhGV9-5rAAjyYbNHB7VoJUACTvZSaO6gZZM9s1vb48vbWMFYGC7uV-QgwJANMR67ZhogDQ/s200/Angela+Hunt.jpg" width="133" height="200" data-original-width="266" data-original-height="400" /></a></div>The author of more than 100 published books and with more than 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Note</i>, <i>The Nativity Story</i>, and <i>Esther: Royal Beauty</i>. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her PhD in Biblical Studies in Theology. She and her husband live in Florida with their mastiffs. She can be found online at <a href="http://www.angelahuntbooks.com">www.angelahuntbooks.com</a>.<br />
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I never miss a book by Angela Hunt, and this series set within the intertestamental period has fascinated and educated me. I had never heard of Salome Alexander prior to reading this novel, and Hunt's expert research brings her to life. Historical fact intertwines with compelling fiction resulting in a can't-put-down tale of the years prior to the birth of Christ. Hunt expertly portrays the harsh realities of this ancient time while simultaneously displaying the timeless struggles of human heart. The turmoil within families resulting from the quest for power is heart-wrenching, and Salome's dedication to God in the midst of opposing forces encouraged and inspired me. This novel reminds the reader that while God may not have spoken through his prophets during the so-called silent years, he was not absent, fulfilling his purpose. Don't miss this dynamic book and series. <br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free from Baker/Bethany House Publishing and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>THE SILENT YEARS - Click the covers to read my reviews</b><br />
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<b>Q&A WITH ANGELA HUNT</b><br />
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<b>1. I must confess, I’d never heard of Salome Alexandra, Queen of Jerusalem, before encountering your novel. Who was she?</b><br />
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I’d never heard of her either, until one of my theology professors mentioned her. Not much information is available about her, and what little information there is often contradicts itself. For instance, most Jewish history books say that she was the widow of Judah Aristobulus, who later married his brother, Alexander Jannaeus, but that couldn’t be possible because the high priest was required to marry a virgin. And we know that Judah Aristobulus married Salina, not Salome. Most people assume they were one and the same, yet they were not.<br />
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She was a good queen, and honestly religious. Her husband, Alexander Jannaeus, was high priest and king, and he was horrible. He ordered purges, he crucified hundreds of Pharisees and made his victims watch their families being murdered, he kept concubines—he was not a righteous man. But Salome Alexandra was a righteous woman, and after her husband died she reigned in his place and cleaned things up. She made sure girls were educated as well as boys, she changed the way marriage contracts were negotiated (so that women were provided for), and she blessed her people. The Jews said the years of her reign were “golden years,” when God blessed Judea.<br />
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Because she had two sons—one who was like her, with the other very much like her husband. The wild one attacked her heir right after her death, and their bloody war caused the Romans to invade, establishing, in the long run, Roman rule. Judea became a Roman province, Herod became king, and the last kings of the Hasmonean dynasty were killed.<br />
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Salome Alexandra died in 67 BC, and the thing I found most fascinating was that many of the Jews of that time professed a real interest in studying Bible prophecy. The Torah scholars sensed that one epoch had concluded with the return of the Judeans from Babylonian exile, and a new one was about to begin. The Essenes, in particular, were looking for a messiah—or two, since they saw clear signs that God was getting ready to send a king and a high priest. They were looking for Christ, but they hadn’t quite figured out that the king and priest would be one person, and that God would send Him as a tiny baby who would be born to die so that we might be born again.<br />
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Regency Brides: The Promise of Hope (Book 3)<br />
Carolyn Miller<br />
(Kregel Publications)<br />
ISBN: 978-0825445354<br />
November 2018/336 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Marry in haste, repent in leisure--Mrs. Hale is about to find out how painful that repentance can truly be.</b><br />
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Julia Hale ran off to be married in Gretna Green, following romance instead of common sense. But her tale isn't turning into a happily ever after. Her new husband is gone and she doesn't know where--or if he's ever coming back. Julia has no option but to head home to the family she betrayed by eloping and to hope they'll forgive her. Especially now that she might be carrying a baby from her brief marriage.<br />
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Carolyn Miller's clean and wholesome Regency romances continue with <i>The Making of Mrs. Hale</i>, following familiar characters as they learn how restoration can occur by finding hope and healing through a deep relationship with God. Full of rich historical details and witty banter, this series continues to draw in fans of Jane Austen, Sarah Ladd, and Julie Klassen.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArnunFWorHjRDHx5JR0WRO0mCF9LbcURh8LJLGC507iAtctVazKgqw9EoPGTN7xPKAxfB6s6qCQNAoUmAuJs0HgIcoWfcG5RlBzKl5Y3Qi-zVb0JUxbc6SSIV5YCfC8f6IFCqO0mfIKM/s1600/Carolyn+Miller+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArnunFWorHjRDHx5JR0WRO0mCF9LbcURh8LJLGC507iAtctVazKgqw9EoPGTN7xPKAxfB6s6qCQNAoUmAuJs0HgIcoWfcG5RlBzKl5Y3Qi-zVb0JUxbc6SSIV5YCfC8f6IFCqO0mfIKM/s200/Carolyn+Miller+2018.jpg" width="175" height="200" data-original-width="200" data-original-height="229" /></a></div>Carolyn Miller lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of Regency romance, Carolyn's novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers. Learn more at her website <a href="https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com/">www.carolynmillerauthor.com/</a><br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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Carolyn Miller permanently resides on my must-read list of authors of Regency fiction. She once again captivated me with this latest novel. While it can be read as a standalone, reading her earlier novels, when Julia's elopement occurred, makes this novel that much more satisfying. I also loved the reappearance of Catherine and Serena from the first two books in this series. <i>The Making of Mrs. Hale</i> brims with historical accuracy, pulses with well-drawn and believable characters, and blends together intrigue, danger, romance, and forgiveness. While the setting is far removed from our contemporary times, the struggles of the human heart are timeless, and I was inspired and convicted as I read. Don't miss this satisfying and powerful tale. <br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free from Kregel Publishing and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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<b>REGENCY BRIDES: THE PROMISE OF HOPE<br />
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<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683700619/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gileadpub-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1683700619&linkId=88e1e8e3ec625d6ee4b68edab8deb5e2"><i>Reason to Breathe</i></a><br />
(A Chandler Sisters Novel)<br />
Deborah Raney<br />
(Gilead Publishing)<br />
ISBN: 978-1683700616<br />
October 2018/288 pages/$15.99</center><br />
<b>Phylicia thought life was passing her by, but maybe this was love's plan all along. . .</b><br />
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At twenty-nine, Phylicia Chandler put her life on hold to care for her dying mother with her sisters, Joanna and Britt. Now Mom is gone and their father stuns them all by running off with a woman young enough to be their sister. Life is moving forward all around her, but Phylicia feels stuck--until her father's protégé, Quinn Mitchell, presents the sisters with an intriguing business opportunity to purchase a trio of cottages just outside of Langhorne, Missouri. Joanna and Britt are convinced the three of them should launch a vacation rental venture, but Phylicia remains skeptical.<br />
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To complicate matters, Quinn soon finds himself falling hard for Phylicia. But how can he pursue this beautiful, talented woman twelve years his junior when she's still reeling over her father's hasty engagement to a younger woman? Quinn is determined to give Phylicia her happily-ever-after. But first, he must help her come to terms with her discovery of long-held family secrets and persuade her that true love can transcend their differences.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBq22qbPc_FcLbUdwTgTep5z5GwLWtYlo5uNBnWOUUTs2NjWxtxI8l0Aum3FIUTJTLt19QO7TS8hhjFIIKzdIMuMxV6Jdjh_GxrONOFhncnmFoA_lWN-si9iTXROwEP3mnUOeZXJVvDs/s1600/Deborah+Raney+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBq22qbPc_FcLbUdwTgTep5z5GwLWtYlo5uNBnWOUUTs2NjWxtxI8l0Aum3FIUTJTLt19QO7TS8hhjFIIKzdIMuMxV6Jdjh_GxrONOFhncnmFoA_lWN-si9iTXROwEP3mnUOeZXJVvDs/s200/Deborah+Raney+2018.jpg" width="150" height="200" data-original-width="240" data-original-height="320" /></a></div>Deborah Raney dreamed of writing a book since the summer she read Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books and discovered that a Kansas farm girl could, indeed, grow up to be a writer. Her 30-plus books have garnered multiple industry awards including the RITA® Award, HOLT Medallion, National Readers' Choice Award, Carol Award, and have three times been Christy Award finalists. Her first novel, <i>A Vow to Cherish</i>, shed light on the ravages of Alzheimer's disease and inspired the highly acclaimed World Wide Pictures film of the same title. <i>A Vow to Cherish</i> continues to be a tool for Alzheimer's families and caregivers. Deborah is on faculty for several national writers' conferences and serves on the executive board of the 2600-member American Christian Fiction Writers organization. She and her husband, Ken Raney, traded small-town life in Kansas—the setting of many of Deb's novels—for life in the city of Wichita. They often travel to teach at writers conferences across the country and to visit their four children and a growing brood of grandchildren who all live much too far away. Visit Deb on the Web at <a href="http://www.deborahraney.com/">www.deborahraney.com</a> as well as on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/61073266770/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/authordebraney">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/deborahraney/">Pinterest</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deborahraney/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/profile/deborah-raney">BookBub</a>.<br />
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Deborah Raney once again creates an engaging tale in this first book of her new series. I loved the relationships and interactions between the three Chandler sisters, which portrayed a realistic balance of love and sisterly aggravation. Their individual and collective grief over their mother's death touched my heart. While Phylicia is the primary focus of this story, Joanna and Britt's personalities are well-depicted, and I look forward to their time in the spotlight in future books. My one frustration with this story was the thread involving their father's disappearance, primarily because the woman he became involved with was his wife's hospice nurse. As a nurse myself, I was appalled by this completely unethical action and breach of professional integrity and disappointed by the lack of repercussions. Other than that, I loved this story. Recommended with a caveat for other medical professionals.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book free Gilead Publishing and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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Daughters of the Mayflower, Book 5<br />
Shannon McNear<br />
(Barbour Books)<br />
ISBN: 978-1683226918<br />
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<b>Love and Adventure Are Discovered on the Wilderness Road</b><br />
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In 1794, when Kate Gruener’s father is ready to move the family farther west into the wilderness to farm untouched land, Kate is eager to live out her own story of adventure like he did during the War for Independence and to see untamed lands. And she sets her sights on learning more about their scout, Thomas Bledsoe. Thomas’s job is to get settlers safely across the Kentucky Wilderness Road to their destination while keeping an ear open for news of Shawnee unrest. But naïve Kate’s inquisitive nature could put them both in the middle of a rising tide of conflict. Is there more to Thomas’s story than he is willing to tell? Is there an untapped courage in Kate that can thwart a coming disaster?<br />
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Join the adventure as the <b>Daughters of the Mayflower</b> series continues with The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear.<br />
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More in the <b>Daughters of the Mayflower</b> series:<br />
<i>The Mayflower Bride</i> by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)<br />
<a href="http://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-pirate-bride.html"><i>The Pirate Bride</i></a> by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)<br />
<a href="http://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-captured-bride.html"><i>The Captured Bride</i></a> by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)<br />
<a href="https://mochawithlinda.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-patriot-bride.html"><i>The Patriot Bride </i></a>by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)<br />
<i>The Cumberland Bride</i> by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)<br />
<i>The Liberty Bride</i> by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjneNNdmV0nFzXCRCRYSqXtr_5XxXEwgTbtaCpA4fJAOLiJVmtnq1t5XdR5jTzUPqDcVRcPViFYYRqvUxEUkk1OEq79e3s45SAF6o1sYyfwMmDd50AjJL3uaET-m02O4-b1Sfr2klgwNvU/s1600/Shannon+McNEar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjneNNdmV0nFzXCRCRYSqXtr_5XxXEwgTbtaCpA4fJAOLiJVmtnq1t5XdR5jTzUPqDcVRcPViFYYRqvUxEUkk1OEq79e3s45SAF6o1sYyfwMmDd50AjJL3uaET-m02O4-b1Sfr2klgwNvU/s200/Shannon+McNEar.jpg" width="200" height="133" data-original-width="300" data-original-height="200" /></a></div>After more than two decades in the South, Shannon McNear now makes her home on the windy northern plains with her husband, four of their eight children, two German Shepherds, four cats, several chickens, and a noisy flock of guinea fowl. She serves in worship and youth ministry, and has been writing novel-length fiction since age 15. Her first novella, <i>Defending Truth</i>, from <i>A Pioneer Christmas Collection</i>, was a 2014 RITA® nominee.<br />
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When not sewing, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, basking in the beauty of the Dakota prairies. Visit her website, <a href="http://www.shannonmcnear.com/">www.shannonmcnear.com</a>, to learn more.<br />
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Shannon McNear pens a fascinating story that increased my admiration for the folks who explored and settled the USA before modern travel conveniences. Rich in historical detail and authentically portraying difficult issues of the late eighteenth century, <i>The Cumberland Bride</i> takes readers on a rugged and harrowing journey across Kentucky's wilderness. McNear expertly blends fact and fiction in a multi-faceted tale filled with danger, adventure, heartache, and a stirring romance. Compelling characters bring the pages to life, and I experienced a plethora of emotions as I read. Don't miss this stirring tale and series.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Barbour Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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An Amish Christmas Romance</i></a><br />
Cindy Woodsmall & Erin Woodsmall<br />
(WaterBrook)<br />
ISBN: 9780735291041<br />
October 2018/208 pages/$14.99 Hardcover</center><br />
<b>When an Old Order Amish woman takes a job at a small-town pharmacy struggling to survive in a world of "big box" stores, her motive is to help her Plain community. But the advent of the holiday season brings an unusual mystery to the surface--and possibly love.</b><br />
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Twenty-four-year-old Holly Zook lives a unique life for a young Amish woman. Years ago, her bishop allowed her to continue her education and become the lead technician for Greene's Pharmacy, an old-timey drugstore that looks out for the Amish community--a group largely without secure healthcare plans. She knows she can't marry and hold onto her professional job. She's Amish, and she can only have one or the other, so she spurns love and works toward addressing treatable diseases--like the one that claimed her father's life.<br />
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As long as Holly continues to avoid Joshua Smucker, the one man who draws her like a warm hearth in winter, she should be fine. When something unexpected threatens Greene's Pharmacy, Holly and Joshua must work together to unravel what's happened and find the "missing" patient before the Board of Pharmacy shuts them down. As the snows of December arrive, with Christmas in the air, will Holly succumb to the generous spirit of the season?<br />
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I do love a Christmas novella and enjoyed this story. I always enjoy tales with a medical slant, and the juxtaposition of Holly's Amish lifestyle and the modern pharmacy piqued my interest. The Woodsmall ladies blend a bit of intrique with a delightful romance, with the Christmas season providing a charming backdrop. Perfect for curling up and reading on a crisp fall evening, <i>The Christmas Remedy</i> will start your holiday season with a smile!<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from WaterBrook/Multnomah Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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I'm so excited to be part of Roseanna M. White's cover reveal for her upcoming book! She writes great stories with endearing characters, and I am already intrigued by her upcoming new series, The Codebreakers. Keep reading for more about the first novel, <i>The Number of Love</i>, and then scroll down to see the cover and more information!<br />
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Three years into the Great War, England’s greatest asset is their intelligence network—field agents risking their lives to gather information, and codebreakers able to crack every German telegram. Margot De Wilde thrives in the environment of the secretive Room 40, where she spends her days deciphering intercepted messages. But when her world is turned upside down by an unexpected loss, for the first time in her life numbers aren’t enough.<br />
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Drake Elton returns wounded from the field, followed by an enemy that just won’t give up. He’s smitten quickly by the too-intelligent Margot, but how to convince a girl who lives entirely in her mind that sometimes life’s answers lie in the heart?<br />
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<b>ABOUT ROSEANNA</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneU4_jrfKeO9oOudZAXMs0HRXu0-DHQDLm84d55i__WLG_7Jd4l0PWysLpZ1pZOVBAq3ol1SNxbpmXi8TJCr2GyD65gPUQ1D52ZHipkwdFaUjLWsFCR92Dj8n9-b-Em0FmfvBMBgPMJ4/s1600/Roseanna+M.+White+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneU4_jrfKeO9oOudZAXMs0HRXu0-DHQDLm84d55i__WLG_7Jd4l0PWysLpZ1pZOVBAq3ol1SNxbpmXi8TJCr2GyD65gPUQ1D52ZHipkwdFaUjLWsFCR92Dj8n9-b-Em0FmfvBMBgPMJ4/s320/Roseanna+M.+White+2018.jpg" width="232" height="320" data-original-width="290" data-original-height="400" /></a></div>Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at <a href="http://www.roseannamwhite.com/">www.RoseannaMWhite.com</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/?action=view¤t=lindasigcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/lindasigcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Mocha with Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2172707736566212799.post-74381541914383947832018-10-08T00:01:00.000-05:002018-10-19T21:12:24.087-05:00A Sparkle of Silver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhveXsNm6gJfl6ljP_1l9UxX5LdrRGQAU1B0zqDJMDh38zADuwWOcHGj55c-zXznvbY7t4jOkuO5E6Tdv8TO09Kz9fMC_GziHJL6dDc-jcB-RwEeGH0dU5mcG-DjEf0cquXkP7v-PSdVis/s1600/A+Sparkle+of+Silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhveXsNm6gJfl6ljP_1l9UxX5LdrRGQAU1B0zqDJMDh38zADuwWOcHGj55c-zXznvbY7t4jOkuO5E6Tdv8TO09Kz9fMC_GziHJL6dDc-jcB-RwEeGH0dU5mcG-DjEf0cquXkP7v-PSdVis/s200/A+Sparkle+of+Silver.jpg" width="130" height="200" data-original-width="285" data-original-height="440" /></a></div><br />
<center><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sparkle-Silver-Georgia-Coast-Romance/dp/0800729625/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538941599&sr=8-1&keywords=a+sparkle+of+silver+by+liz+johnson"><i>A Sparkle of Silver</i></a><br />
Georgia Coast Romance, Book 1<br />
Liz Johnson<br />
(Revell)<br />
ISBN: 978-0800729622<br />
October 2018/368 pages$14.99</center><br />
<b>Uncovering the past can lead to an unexpected future . . . </b><br />
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Millie Sullivan plays a 1920s-era guest during tours of a palatial estate on the shore of St. Simons Island, Georgia, where her great-grandmother was a real guest ninety years ago. When Millie learns of a lost diary that may contain the location of a hidden treasure on the estate and reveal the identity of her great-grandfather, she sets out to find the truth of her heritage--and the fortune she desperately needs. But it won't be easy.<br />
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When security guard Ben Thornton discovers her snooping in the estate's private library, he threatens to have her fired. Still, her story seems too ludicrous to be fiction, and her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass up.<br />
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Get ready for a romantic escapade through dark halls and dusty corners that will have you holding your breath and sighing with delight.<br />
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Read <a href="http://cdn.bakerpublishinggroup.com/processed/book-resources/files/Excerpt_9780800729622.pdf?1533757268">an excerpt</a>.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoq_OkMPL5Vw-dMEduQ0xBtcoDLI1WNVLD45vLmdW6EFE_bgQ7Vhigj5kC4_SxiCrty5q1Qn4ExGsnWM7cBRVPJ2HA3RZne4R_bz6zye4kljNBb5njNzikRRPT-OQd6gKGHrzU5CihS0/s1600/Liz+Johnson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoq_OkMPL5Vw-dMEduQ0xBtcoDLI1WNVLD45vLmdW6EFE_bgQ7Vhigj5kC4_SxiCrty5q1Qn4ExGsnWM7cBRVPJ2HA3RZne4R_bz6zye4kljNBb5njNzikRRPT-OQd6gKGHrzU5CihS0/s200/Liz+Johnson.jpg" width="200" height="133" data-original-width="320" data-original-height="213" /></a></div>Liz Johnson is the author of more than a dozen novels, including <i>A Sparkle of Silver</i>, <i>The Red Door Inn</i>, <i>Where Two Hearts Meet</i>, and <i>On Love's Gentle Shore</i>, as well as a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling novella and a handful of short stories. A marketing manager for a Christian film company, she makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more at her <a href="https://www.lizjohnsonbooks.com/">website</a> and connect with her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lizjohnsonbooks">Facebook</a>.<br />
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<b>MY THOUGHTS</b><br />
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Liz Johnson once again creates an endearing story in this opening book of her new series. I have been intrigued by St. Simon's Island, Georgia, for years and loved vicariously visiting this historically rich setting. I was captivated from the opening pages by Millie's dedication to her grandmother and by her search for a lost diary and hidden treasure. Vivid prose brings to life Millie and Ben's clandestine exploration of the mysterious estate, making me glad I was safely ensconced in my chair. Johnson perfectly blends the mysterious and the romantic, the past and the present, creating a tale rife with its own treasure and plenty of sigh-inducing moments. Don't miss the newest release from this gifted author.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Liz Johnson and Baker/Revell Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”<br />
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