New Release - The Curse of Crow Hollow - Billy Coffey

Dear Readers,

So is any one ready for fall?  Yay me neither, but this book puts me in the mood for Halloween.  The Curse of Crow Hollow by Billy Coffey has that creepy look and feel that makes you think it should be a dark, windy, cooler night when you are reading this.  You know where a fireplace and a warm quilt will keep you safe from the boogy man.

Even though Billy does not mark these as a series, it is the 4th one set in the area of Mattingly, Virginia.  I am beginning to think I shall be avoiding the area as there are many strange things that have happened there. :-) But that won't make me avoid the book as I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone of them.

This time we meet Alvaretta Graves, the local witch.  Well if you talk to any of the locals she is.  She vow vengeance on her husband's grave and it seems to be that she is finally getting her revenge.  Three teens stumble on her little cabin in the woods and awaken her curse.  When a mysterious illness sweeps the Hollow, everyone just knows it is Alvaretta extracting her revenge.

Oh and don't forget the rumors that Stu Graves has returned from the grave for his own brand of revenge.

See doesn't that get you in the mood for a couple of good ghost stories?  I can't wait to start this one and find out all about what is really going on in Crow Hollow.

Happy Reading,

P.S. Thank you Billy for writing these wonderful books that are a bit off the beaten path but such great fun to read.  Please keep writing.

New Titles - August 3 - 8

Dear Readers,

A couple of books that came in this past week I have been itching to get started on.  I never know what to do when I am reading a really good book and another one (one I have been waiting for) arrives.  Now what do I do, start a 3rd book (Sometimes 4th book if you count the one I am listening to in the car) or do I wait and savor the excitement for a bit.

Oh the problems of a book addict.

Happy Reading,

A House Divided - Robert Whitlow - Corbin is slowly drinking himself into an early grave.  His addiction has estranged his family from him, is costing him his law firm and he has lost his wife.  When he sees one last chance to make a stand and turn things around, it may even cost him more.

The Curse of Crow Hollow - Billy Coffey - #4 in the Mattingly series - Alvaretta is a witch, well according to those that live in Crow Hollow.  The vengeance she swore on her husband's grave hangs over all their heads.  Now there are rumors that Stu has returned from the grave and is seeking revenge for his death.

War Room - Chris Fabry - Based on the movie of the same title - By appearances Tony and Elizabeth have it all, but Tony is wrapped up in his own success and Elizabeth is becoming more and more bitter.  When Elizabeth is challenged to pray for her family instead of fighting her family, things begin to change.

The Gift - Wanda Brunstetter - #2 Prairie State Friends - Leah seems to have the gift of healing and reflexology.  Adam is in need of a wife to help him raise his two young nieces, but will he be able to put aside his belief that Leah's healing is really just a bunch of lies?

Somewhere Safe with Someone Good - Jan Karon - Paperback version of the the wonderful continuation of Father Tim and Cynthia's story.

Borrowing books

Dear Readers,

Do you have as much trouble loaning you own personal books out as I do?  I hate when people ask me if they can borrow a book, it is almost like they have asked if they can take one of my kids.  Okay maybe not that bad, but I am sure they wonder about me when I hesitate before I loan them the book. Maybe I need to post this sign in my library at home.  Well all but the last one.

Happy Reading,

P.S. Yes I know creases not cresses, but still not food and no fingerprints!

Thomas Locke

Dear Readers,

Trail Run is the first in a new series for Thomas Locke, a.k.a. Davis Bunn.  We first ‘met’ Thomas when he waded into the waters of Fantasy genre with his book Emissary.  You can see my review for it here - http://bbhfiction.blogspot.com/search/label/Thomas%20Locke.  In this series he is blurring the lines a bit between Science Fiction and Suspense.  To be honest, some of the stuff they talk about in the book, I have no idea what it means. J

Dr. Gabriella Speciale has a very specific goal in mind.  She wants to create and control out of body experiences.  She hopes that her experiments will expand the boundaries of human consciousness.  She has an very elite group of people working with her to see what they can do.  When things start to go horribly wrong and people are not returning from the ‘ascension’ but remain in a coma like state, Gabriella races to figure out what is happening and to protect her group from further attacks from outside sources. 

Add in quantum physics and you have a wonderful mixture that makes for an fiction story that is just close enough to fact to make you wonder if you could actually do those things.  What would it be like to be able to pass through walls? Imagine what a country would do to possess this knowledge, it would change the face of espionage forever. There would be no place to hide your secrets that would be safe from the enemy. 

That is why I liked this book and look forward to the next one in the series.  It makes you wonder “what if?”  And then even makes you think maybe it already is happening.

Happy Reading,

New Release - A Heart Revealed - Josi S. Kilpack

Dear Readers,

A Heart Revealed by Josi S. Kilpack comes to the store by way of a little publishing group that is making a bit of headway in the Christian fiction world.  I kind of accidently stumbled on Shadow Mountain publishers when I went looking for a title I heard about from an author.  I had someone who was interested in purchasing several copies for a book table and I had not heard of that book and did some research for it and not only found the book I was looking for, but also discovered another source for Christian fiction.

Amber Marie Sterlington has been all the rage during her first season.  She isn't really looking for love as she feels that is over rated.  She is looking for money and a title.  Those things she can work with.  So with her pick of men why would she settle for a third son of a country lord?

That is until a scandal rocks her little world and threatens her social standing.  She is sent to Yorkshire to wait out the results of the public humiliation and hopefully return to society soon.  What she finds instead is a lonely world that has her rethinking what she desires in the world.  But who will love a fallen debutant?

Historical fiction is still one of the most popular genre in the Christian market.  Add a little regency romance to it and you have a book that is perfect for taking on that late summer vacation.  So pack that beach bag and don't forget to include A Heart Revealed.

Happy Reading,

P.S. Keep up the good work Shadow Mountain.

New Release - A Way of Escape - Serena B. Miller

Dear Readers,

A Way of Escape by Serena B. Miller is one of those books that I kind of accidently found while doing research on one of her other books.  The person whom I was helping was asking a couple of questions and A Way of Escape popped up.  So I made sure I ordered a few copies for the store as Serena has been pretty popular here.

Blake Ramsey dedicated his life to the war on drugs.  As the county prosecutor he is able to put more people behind bars and to try and keep his county clean.  So when he is found dead of an overdose of cocaine, people that it was all a lie.  Now his wife and daughter have to live with the results of his hypocrisy.

That is until Erin starts digging.  What she finds is that their town is no longer safe, especially her and her daughter.  On the run, they try to stay ahead of those trying to keep secrets.  Their only hope is someone Erin put in jail years ago, but can they trust him?

So very different for Serena, I know her historical and Amish books, but a romantic suspense is new.  Her writing style has always been easy to read and enjoy, so I am looking forward to reading and learning about her new genre of writing.

I am wondering which genre does she like writing?

Happy Reading,

New Releases - July 27 - August 1

Dear Readers,

I can not believe that it is the first week of August.  Maybe because our summer has been pretty mild and low humidity, but for whatever reason, I feel like I just wrote my Summer read list.  How many did you get read?  Hopefully you had plenty of time to make that TBR pile a bit smaller.  Here are a couple more to add to it, just in case.

Happy Reading,

Trial Run - Thomas Locke - Gabriella is an elite scientist who is working on out-of-body  experiences that will transcend time and space.  But now those that are willing volunteers are falling into comas and they don't return. What is causing this to happen? and who is responsible?

A Heart Revealed - Josi S. Kilpack - Amber was the toast of the town when she had her first season.  She has her pick of men and she knows she wants a title and money.  Why worry about love when you can have those things instead.  A scandal brings her down and she wonders if anyone will every marry her?

The Potter's Lady - Judith Miller - #2 Refined by Love - Rose McKay is determined to help her brother make their new pottery business work.  Rylan Campbell resents that she is changing everything and when the company begins to lose business he thinks it is their competitor who has been making friends with Rose.

A Way of Escape - Serena B. Miller - Blake Ramsey fought the war on drugs until it took him down.  He died of an overdose, but his wife and daughter don't believe it and when they start checking the facts they themselves become a target.  Will they find the killer before the killer finds them?

The Brightest and Best - Olivia Newport - #3 Amish Turns of Time - Ella plans on marrying Gideon, but the US government puts a hault to it when they say all Amish children must attend regular school, not the Amish school they have been attend and when parents take a stand, there is consequences to their quiet protests.  Will there be a what to balance God's Will and the government's will?