New Release - Dare to Love Again - Julie Lessman

Dear Readers,

Julie Lessman loves to write romance novels and not just any type, but ones with an extra dose of romance.  She remembers reading books when she was in her late teens and early 20's that were not appropriate and at that time she thought about writing ones that she would be glad to share with her daughters and granddaughters and so a career was launched. 

Dare to Love is book #2 in the Heart of San Francisco series.  Allison is determined to be independent, she doesn't need a man to make her life full.  She toys with the idea to go exploring on the Barbary Coast, but finds herself in way over her head. 

Nick thinks teaching a socialite self - defense is a waste of his time.  He isn't given a choice and so an unlikely friendship develops.  Allison wants to trust Nick, but is he a fraud like every other guy she has cared for? Or is he the real deal?

Looking for that romantic book for the season of love?  Julie's books fit that bill perfectly and who doesn't want to settle down in the gilded age of San Francisco and enjoy the show?  Intrigue, danger and loads of love make for the perfect book to read over Valentines Day.

Happy Reading,

New Releases - February 3 - 8

Dear Readers,

Love is in the air.  Next week Valentines day and every where you looking there are hearts.  Which gives us all a chance for all of readers to disappear into a sweet romantic book and make the world go away.  Well of course you could spend the day with a loved one also...

Happy Reading


Sadie's Secret - Kathleen Y'Barbo - The Secret lives of Will Tucker  #3 - Sadie has learned the art of disguise.  She has had years of practice thanks to 5 overprotective brothers.  Will her skills and connections help William Tucker clear his name?

Love Finds Faith - Martha Rogers - The Homeward Journey #2 - Hannah Dyer is a great nurse and a huge help to her brother in his medical practice.  When she is attracted to Micah, she knows he will never she her because of her deformed leg.

Gabriel's Bride - Amy Lillard - A Clover Ridge Novel #3 - Rachel knows that any marriage she makes will be a good match, but who would have thought of Gabriel.  A man who needs help with his farm and 6 children.

A Sky without Stars - Linda S. Clare - Quilts of Love series - Frankie Chasing Bear is trying to raise her son to be proud of his Lakota heritage.  Without a husband's help, it is not easy.  She hopes the Lakota Star pattered quilt that she is making for him will help.

Shaken - Kariss Lynch - Caught in a country she has come to love, Kaylan struggles with her faith after a devastating earthquake hits Haiti.  Nick never thought he would love a woman as much as he loves Kaylan, but he does and he needs to find a way to save her.

Echoes of Mercy - Kim Vogel Sawyer - An accident leads Caroline to go undercover and investigate how the factory treats its child laborers.  Oliver is hiding as a common worker so he can understand all the workings of the company he is posed to inherit soon.

Visibly Struck - Steve Kubicek - (off the back cover) "...a mesmerizing novel based on the true experiences of George Washington and his faith in the invisible hand of God protecting him and fashioning the country." 

The Dream Dress - Janice Thompson - #3 - Weddings by Design - Gabi dreams of designing her own wedding dresses instead of working as a seamstress.  All that could change when Jordan Singer walks through the doors and he seems more interested in her than the article he is writing for the Texas Bride magazine.

A Fall of Marigolds - Susan Meissner - Two women connected over the years by a beautiful scarf.  A scarf that arrives in their lives at a time when they needed reminding that they are loved.

New Release - Pr1me of Life - P.D. Bekendam

Dear Readers,

In the words of a song by the musical group BOB, "and now for something a little different."  Pr1me of Life by R.D Bekendam seems to fit that bill. 

Ben has given up his life as a doctor to work as a janitor for Heritage Gardens retirement home.  Where he meets wonderful quirky characters, some of them lovable and some of them not so much.  He just wants to live his life, clean a few toilets and to be left alone.  But when one of the residents figures out his secret, things look like they are soon to change.

Love books like this one that show how much fun life will be after retirement.  The fun characters and storyline show that no matter your age you do matter to those around you and that you can help someone that is in need. 

Happy reading,

Patricia Bradley

Dear Readers,

 

The Romantic Suspense genre is starting to get crowded, but that is kind of nice as there are just more good reads out there.  Shadows of the Past by Patricia Bradley is the newest title and author to wade into the waters.  With the book listed as #1 in the Logan Point series, we are in for more from this author.

 

There is one crime that Taylor Martin wants to solve, the disappearance of her father.  She prides herself on being able to solve anything but the one involving her father eludes her.  She has been following leads for years and the clues bring her back home for one more search of evidence in the area.

 

Nick Sinclair writes murder mysteries for a living.  He is struggling to get over the death of his wife, he believes her death was his fault.  Now his only remaining family member may be guilty of several crimes including murder.  Nick believes his brother is a troubled person, but he doesn't believe he is capable of murder.

 

I enjoy reading a good mystery, one that keeps me guessing until the end and Patricia does a pretty good job of that.  But she also includes a good many clues so that by the end I had a good guess of who-dun-it, which was fun.  It makes for an enjoyable read and I am curious enough about Patricia's next book to pick it up and see how her writing develops.

 

Happy Reading,

 

 

New Release - Wishing on Buttercups - Miralee Ferrell

Dear Readers,

If you read Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell you will want to follow up that story with Wishing on Buttercups as this second in the Love Blossoms in Oregon series picks up where the first one left off.

We are first introduced to Beth when she arrives at her aunt's bordering house.  She is quiet and does not make much of an impression to those around her.  She is just try to keep her secrets and that is not easy to do in a small town.  She knows that no one will understand if they find out the truth about her and her past.

Jeffery is drawn to Beth, but knows he has no right to ask about her past when he has his own secrets he needs to keep.  He is more and more intrigued by the mystery that seems to surrounds her and when to men arrive in town he wonders if they have anything to do with what she wants to keep hidden. 

According to Miralee's bio she didn't start writing until she was 50.  It is probably a good thing or there would be many more nights that things didn't get done around the house as us readers would disappear into her books and forget about the house work.

Happy reading

New Release - Poison Town - Creston Mapes

Dear Readers,

I have to say that the books I have read of Creston Mapes make me want to read more of them.  They are good mysteries with excitement and always a thrilling ride.  Poison Town, book #2 in the Crittendon Files promises more of the same.

Once again reporter Jack Crittendon finds himself in the middle of a mystery.  He is researching the cause and effect of a manufacturing plant's chemicals on the people of the nearby town.  They seem to have more cases of cancer in the poorer section of town, and yet no one seems to want to do anything about it.

When a good friend falls ill, Jack decides to dig a little deeper and what he finds may cost him his life.   What he finds is setups, greed and scandal and those that are the players in town are willing to keep this silent anyway possible, including killing anyone who finds out about it.

I love a good mystery.  What I love even more is a good mystery that keeps me guessing till the end and Creston has done that with more than one of his books.  He takes you to the steamy underside of society and breaks open secrets kept in the dark.  It is never pretty, but it does make for a good read.

Happy Reading,

New Releases - January 27 - February 1

Dear Readers,

We have finally made it to February.  Around here it is the one month that winter seems the longest.  There really isn't an end in sight yet to the cold weather.  Spring training sometimes helps the thoughts of spring, but those games are played where it is warm, so maybe not as much as we would hope.

The only good solution is to stay inside with a good book.  Here a few new titles to help pass those long winter days.

Happy Reading,


Minding Molly - Leslie Gould - The Courtships of Lancaster County #3 - Molly has to control everything including who falls in love with whom.  When her plans go off track will she ever learn that God is in control?

 

Rachel - Jill Eileen Smith - Wives of the Patriarchs - Rachel wants her older sister Leah to marry and move out.  What happens instead forces them to live together the rest of their lives and to share a husband.

Shadows of the Past - Patricia Bradley - Taylor can solve any crime, except the one surrounding her father's disappearance.  When she gets a lead, she decides to follow it, but someone is willing to do anything to keep her from finding the answers.

Love's Sweet Beginning - Ann Shorey - Sisters at Heart #3 - Cassie was use to a life of luxury until the war between the states ended all of that.  Now she needs to support herself and her mother with no real usable skills.  Will she be able to convince the local grocer she is just what his business needs?

Threads of Home - Jodi Barrows - A Quilting story part 2 - Abby, Liz, and Megan are settling into their new lives without their grandfather.  With each doing their best to help raise money to keep the little family going.

Poison Town - Creston Mapes - The Crittendon Files - Jack Crittendon is in to deep.  He knows to much about the corruption that someone wants to keep hidden.  Will he survive long enough to make sure the right people know before anyone else dies?

Wishing on Buttercups - Miralee Ferrell - Love Blossoms in Oregon #2 - Beth wants to keep her secrets just that, secret.  Jeffery has his own secrets, but still finds himself drawn to Beth.  When  2 men from her past arrive in town, they threaten to unravel the threads of her new life.

Taken for English - Olivia Newport - #3 Valley of Choice - Annie did give up her English life for Amish because of romance, but when Rufus makes some strange choices about his job she wonders if he is interested in her any more.

A Draw of Kings - Patrick Carr - #3 Sword and the Staff - The awaited conclusion to the series.  Can Errol and his band of friends save their country from threats within and outside their borders?