Pages: 384
Publisher: Revell
Pub Date: September 3, 2019
About the book (from Amazon)...
Robin Windsor has spent most of her life under an assumed name, running from her family's ignominious past. She thought she'd finally found sanctuary in her rather unremarkable used bookstore just up the street from the marina in River City, Michigan. But the store is struggling and the past is hot on her heels.
When she receives an eerily familiar book in the mail on the morning of her father's scheduled execution, Robin is thrown back to the long-lost summer she met Peter Flynt, the perfect boy who ruined everything. That book--a first edition Catcher in the Rye--is soon followed by the other books she shared with Peter nearly twenty years ago, with one arriving in the mail each day. But why would Peter be making contact after all these years? And why does she have a sinking feeling that she's about to be exposed all over again?
With evocative prose that recalls the classic novels we love, Erin Bartels pens a story that shows that words--the ones we say, the ones we read, and the ones we write--have more power than we imagine.
My thoughts...
The Words Between Us is a sweet love story that unfolds over the span of 20 years. Two timelines told in alternating chapters, Erin Bartels (We Hope for Better Things) gently tells the story of Robin and Peter as they grow to know each other during the late 90's (then) and Robins own individual story (now) in her adult years.
The interaction between the characters, both then and now, draws the reader in and seems like a gentle memory being retold among friends. If you're looking for a great read, you'll want to pick up a copy of this book ASAP! I give this book 5 stars and highly recommend it.
**I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review**
Pages: 352
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Pub Date: August 6, 2019
About the book (from Amazon):
When one Coast Guard officer is found dead and another goes missing, Coast Guard Investigative Service special agent Finn Walker faces his most dangerous crime yet. His only clues are what little evidence remains aboard the dead officer's boat, and the direction the clues point to will test Finn and the Guard to their limits.
When investigative reporter--and Finn's boss's sister--Gabby Rowley arrives, her unrelenting questions complicate an already volatile situation. Now that she's back, the tug on Finn's heart is strong, but with the risks she's taking for her next big story, he fears she might not live through it.
Thrown together by the heinous crime, Finn and Gabby can't ignore the sparks or judgments flying between them. But will they be able to see past their preconceptions long enough to track down an elusive killer, or will they become his next mark?
My thoughts...
I absolutely LOVED this book!! Dani Pettrey is one of my favorite Christian Fiction Suspense authors and I was excited to get my hands on an early copy of this new series to complete a review for Library Journal (a professional journal a lot of libraries use for reading reviews when purchasing titles). If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!
Paperback: 344 pages
Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Date: February 27, 2015
Purchase: Amazon
About the Book:
Mammoth's new pastor is starting over. Using the pseudonym, Jake Gibb, he plans on staying far from his infamous father's shadow. When Jake meets the misunderstood Lilah Dale--a woman in the midst of a divorce and with nothing to hide thanks to the local prayer chain--he is convicted in the choice he's made to hide his true identity. With mutual deceptions marring their future, Jake and Lilah must form a careful relationship, and together learn that only the truth can set you free.
My Thoughts:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this sweet, small town romance. What a surprise this turned out to be! Because I was given this book to review from Library Journal, I had no prior knowledge to this author, let alone to the story line. Due to contractual obligations, all I can tell you is that this is one book you'll want to add to your reading list! It would definitely be a fun, summer (or Spring Break) read!
**I give this book 4 Stars**
Back Cover Blurb:
Will writing a romance help this author find a real-life hero?
Charity Anderson turned her back on Kings Meadow years ago, with good reason, and has avoided visits to her hometown whenever possible. But with her house in Boise damaged by floodwaters and a book deadline bearing down, staying in her parents' empty home seems her only option. However, being in Kings Meadow dredges up a painful secret, and old fears threaten to overwhelm her.
Charity's former high school classmate Buck Malone never left town, instead sacrificing his dreams to take care of his family. Now he enjoys an uncomplicated life as a wilderness guide and confirmed bachelor. The last thing on his mind is settling down.
When Charity's dog causes an accident that leaves Buck with a broken ankle and wrist at the start of prime tourist season, Charity has little choice but to render aid while he recuperates. Soon Buck becomes the inspiration for Charity's hero, both on the page and off. Can he also help her face and overcome her fears so they might find their own happily ever after?
My Thoughts:
I reviewed this book for a professional review journal, so I cannot share my review elsewhere. But, I can say this. I LOVED THIS BOOK! This is book 2 in A Kings Meadow Romance series, and I highly recommend reading it. I rarely star a book for the review journal, but this one received a star from me (that means it is highly recommended for a library to purchase!).
You can pre-buy it from Amazon by clicking here.
