Solitary ~ Review!!!

About the Book:

Hidden secrets provide the magnetic force that draws Chris Buckley and Jocelyn Evans together in the town of Solitary, North Carolina. There is no resistance strong enough to prevent these two young people from being pulled into the terrifying reality that has remained hidden in this town for so long. Travis Thrasher brings his talent to the young adult market in his latest horror tale, Solitary. Blending the sinister power of secrets with the unyielding power of young love. Thrasher creates a tale that will draw readers deep within this rural town and into the darkened hearts of the people who reside within this isolated mountain community.

Sixteen year old Chris Buckley has moved to the town of Solitary, North Carolina, with his mother, and he immediately senses that there is something dark lurking beneath the surface of the community he now calls home. Chris also discovers something far more powerful and unexpected that the unusual people of Solitary. He discovers that it is possible to love someone else enough to risk everything--even life itself. Jocelyn Evans repels Chris with as much power as she draws him to her heart when they first begin their relationship. As their emotions strengthen and grow, Chris learns that Jocelyn harbors terryifying secrets about the town and the evil the lurks within its residents. By the time Chris faces the horrifying reality of the evil forces at work around him, he realizes that living a life without Jocelyn is even more frightening.

About the author:

Travis Thrasher is an author of diverse talents with more than twelve published novels including romance, suspense, adventure, and supernatural horror tales. At the core of each of his stories lie flawed characters in search of redemption. Thrasher weaves hope within all of his tales, and he loves surprising his readers with amazing plot twists and unexpected variety in his writing. Travis lives with his wife and daughter in the suburb of Chicago. Solitary is his first young adult novel.



Since this was a young adult novel I thought it would be best to allow my daughter the opportunity to read Solitary. I cannot even begin to tell you how MANY times she said "MOM! This is THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!" or "OMG, this book is SOOOO AWESOME!" and then when she finished she told me "YOU HAVE TO READ THIS MOM!!!"
So without further adieu....Here is Jenna's review ~



Okay, Travis Thrasher. PLEASE, PLEASE continue writing these kinds of books. This was the best book I've read. It's a book of secrets, hopeless love, and mystery. Chris and his mom leave his home in New York away from his father who found faith and neither Chris nor his mother could handle it. They move to small town named Solitary. Chris meets the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. But also the most terrible. Secrets of this girls past, present, the town, and his uncle's mysterious disappearance all make this book, un-put-downable. (And yes, I just made that word up). PLEASE WRITE MORE YOUNG ADULT BOOKS MR.THRASHER. Everyone go out and get this book. It's an amazing book, and you can ask my family, I was crushed when I turned the last page. Again, a great read. I cannot wait to the 2nd book in this series!!

Thanks for reading my review!


Solitary is book 1 of 4 in this Series. Thank you B&B Media and David C Cook for allowing us this complimentary copy of Solitary in exchange for this honest review!

www.travistrasher.com
www.davidccook.com
ISBN: 978-1-4347-6421-8/336 pages/softcover/$14.99


Happy Reading!

Free Download for your Kindle!!

I am soooo excited to share this with you all !! I woke up and had an email about being able to download one of Terri Blackstock's newest books ~ Intervention! Here is what she said:




I’ve been able to offer you free downloads of some of my older books over the last few months, but today I’m delighted to offer you a free E-Book download of one of my more recent books, Intervention. Whatever e-reading device you have, you should find the book listed with a zero price beginning today. This book was a New York Times best-seller, and was recently honored with the 2010 Carol Award for Christian Fiction. To view the video trailer of Intervention, go to www.terriblackstock.com. Please let your friends and family know about this free download. It’s for a limited time only, so don’t wait. To download, go here


In Intervention: Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.

Intervention Wins ACFW’s 2010 Carol Award

I owe a special thanks to the American Christian Fiction Writers, who awarded me with the 2010 Carol Award for my Suspense/Thriller Intervention. Because this was such a personal book, inspired by my own family’s struggles with drug abuse, I was truly honored to know that it touched others. I don’t write to win awards, but it’s always nice to have a pat on the back. My greatest honors, however, come from letters from my readers, telling me how the Holy Spirit has used my books to impact their lives. That’s why I’m excited about offering the book for free, and having the chance to impact people who might not have picked up my books before.






I hope you are as excited as I am!! I Love to read Terri's books and this one sounds AWESOME!!! Hurry and go get your FREE DOWNLOAD!! :)

What are you Reading this week?

Last week was a Phenomenal week for Reading! I am really looking forward to sharing those reviews for sure! This week looks pretty good too :) All are up for review in the coming weeks

I am really amazed when I read these books about muslims finding Jesus! Their conversions are soo incredible!!


What if you had the Power to amend Choices you made in the Past??? Hmmm, This sounds interesting!!



A Christmas Story set back in the 1800's! Nothing like getting in the Christmas spirit already :)



What about you? What is on your nightstand??? Join Sheila and let us know

Happy Reading!!

Petra, A city of Stone ~ review

About the Book:

Petra, the wondrous ancient city carved from the mountains of modern Jordan, is at the height of its glory in this gripping historical novel by T. L. Higley. A young widow, Cassia, and her son, Alexander, have arrived there seeking protection with her late husband's estranged family. But when Cassia discover the man she married was heir to the throne, the power-hungry Queen Hagiru plots to murder Alexander so that her own child will someday rule. The queen, priestess of the sun-god Dushrat, calls on demonic powers in her quest, but Cassia is prepared for the fierce spiritual battle to save her son, joining a Roman named Julian and his community of believers in the Jewish Messiah. Together they seek a mighty movement of God far stronger than any dark heart or city made of stone.

About the author:

T. L. Higley holds a degree in English literature and has written six precious novels including the Christy Finalist Shadow of Colossus, City of the Dead, and Guardian of the Flame.

My review:

This is yet another new author for me and I have to say WOW! T. L. Higley makes Petra the City of Stone come ALIVE and you feel as if you are there! The History comes alive and this story is fascinating to say the least! The mystery of this story will keep you reading and if you are like me....I did NOT want to put it down!!

This is a MUST READ!

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Thank you B&H Publishing group for this complimentary copy in exchange for this honest review! ! I am ever so thankful!

Judgement Day ~ Review

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Judgment Day WaterBrook Press (September 21, 2010)

by Wanda Dyson





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Wanda Dyson – "a shining example of what Christian fiction is becoming..." (Christian Fiction Review). She's been called a "natural" and a "master of pacing," but her fans know that whether it's police thrillers, suspense, or bringing a true story to life, Wanda knows how to take her readers on a journey they'll never forget.



Wanda is a multipublished suspense author, currently writing for Random House/Waterbrook. Her one attempt at a nonfiction book was picked for an exclusive release on Oprah. In addition to writing full time, she is also the appointment coordinator for the CCWC, Great Philadelphia Christian Writers, and ACFW conferences.



Wanda lives in Western Maryland on a 125 acre farm with a menagerie of animals and when she's not writing critically acclaimed suspense, or away at conferences, you can find her zipping across the fields on a 4-wheeler with Maya, her German Shepherd, or plodding along at a more leisurely pace on her horse, Nanza.



With the release of her newest hit, Judgment Day, Wanda is heading back to the keyboard to start on her next high-octane thriller, The Vigilante.





ABOUT THE BOOK

Sensational journalism has never been so deadly.



The weekly cable news show Judgment Day with Suzanne Kidwell promises to expose businessmen, religious leaders, and politicians for the lies they tell. Suzanne positions herself as a champion of ethics and morality with a backbone of steel—until a revelation of her shoddy investigation tactics and creative fact embellishing put her in hot water with her employers, putting her credibility in question and threatening her professional ambitions.



Bitter and angry, Suzanne returns home one day to find an entrepreneur she is investigating, John Edward Sterling, unconscious on her living room floor. Before the night is over, Sterling is dead, she has his blood on her hands, and the police are arresting her for murder. She needs help to prove her innocence, but her only hope, private investigator Marcus Crisp, is also her ex-fiancé–the man she betrayed in college.



Marcus and his partner Alexandria Fisher-Hawthorne reluctantly agree to take the case, but they won’t cut Suzanne any slack. Exposing her lack of ethics and the lives she’s destroyed in her fight for ratings does little to make them think Suzanne is innocent. But as Marcus digs into the mire of secrets surrounding her enemies, he unveils an alliance well-worth killing for. Now all he has to do is keep Suzanne and Alex alive long enough to prove it.



Watch the book trailer:







If you would like to read the Prologue and first chapter of Judgment Day, go HERE.


My REVIEW:

This book was AWESOME! I could not put it down! The suspense, mystery, and hint of romance were all just incredible! Suzanne is one of those reporters that doesn't care what she says or who gets in her way! She just wants the ratings and will do whatever it takes to be #1! Well, finally she messes with the wrong person and everything that she has ever done comes back around!
The only person who is qualified to the job and help her is her ex !! Even He knows what she is capable of and isn't sure he should take her case ! Judgement Day comes for everyone but Suzanne was sure hers wasn't coming as soon as it appeared it might! To find out more this is one you won't want to miss!

Judgment Day is a ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

What are you reading?

Sheila with Book Journey
I am SOOOOO VERYYYY excited about this weeks reading! You know when you get those books that are just so stinkin awesome that you wish you could just hideaway in a cabin somewhere with LOTS of firewood, coffee and do nothin but READ!! :) YEP~ I have one of those weeks!

This is book 2 in the Women of Justice series by Lynette Eason! The first book (Too Close to Home) was AWESOME!


This will be yet another new author for me and I am really looking forward to this one!


This is a book I have waited for with GREAT ANTICIPATION!! This is..... Billy Coffey's debut novel! I have read Billy's blog for quite some time now. If you aren't a follower of Billy's ...trust me...You should be! I will be reviewing his book in mid-october!



Tomorrow I will posting my review of this book!! It's a Page Turner for sure!!


What about you? How is your reading this week? Hope it is a good one!!

Have a blessed week and Happy Reading ♥

Love's First Bloom ~ Review

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Love's First Bloom

Bethany House; Original edition (September 1, 2010)

by Delia Parr





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Delia Parr, pen name for Mary Lechleidner, is the author of 10 historical novels and the winner of several awards, including the Laurel Wreath Award for Historical Romance and the Aspen Gold Award for Best Inspirational Book. She is a full-time high school teacher who spends her summer vacations writing and kayaking. The mother of three grown children, she lives in Collingswood, New Jersey.









ABOUT THE BOOK

Ruth Livingstone's life changes drastically the day her father puts a young child in her arms and sends her to a small village in New Jersey under an assumed name. There Ruth pretends to be a widow and quietly secludes herself until her father is acquitted of a crime.



But with the emergence of the penny press, the imagination of the reading public is stirred, and her father's trial stands center stage. Asher Tripp is the brash newspaperman who determines that this case is the event he can use to redeem himself as a journalist.



Ruth finds solace tending a garden along the banks of the Toms River--a place where she can find a measure of peace in the midst of the sorrow that continues to build. It is also here that Asher Tripp finds a temporary residence, all in an attempt to discover if the lovely creature known as Widow Malloy is truly Ruth Livingstone, the woman every newspaper has been looking for.



Love begins to slowly bloom...but is the affection they share strong enough to withstand the secrets that separate them?



If you would like to read the first chapter of Love's First Bloom, go HERE.



My Review:

This book will capture you from the beginning! Life isn't always easy and sometimes we question and doubt why we are in certain circumstances but in Love's First Bloom you will find that Truth prevails and God works in ways that will surprise you!
When Ruth is sent away with a child in her arms she struggles with her new identity and the last thing she ever imagined would be that she would fall in love! But just like Ruth, Jake has a secret of his own! Will they be able to get past the lies and deceit?
You will have to read this one to find out!!

This book has romance, mystery and faith that will inspire you! I rate it ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Thank you CFBA for the complimentary book in exchange for this honest review