Fatal Loyalty ~ Review

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Fatal Loyalty Kregel Publications (April 23, 2010)

by

Sue Duffy





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sue Duffy is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Moody magazine, The Presbyterian Journal, Sunday Digest, and The Christian Reader. Her first novel Mortal Wounds was published in 2001 and she has also contributed to Stories for a Woman’s Heart (Multnomah). She and her husband, Mike, have three grown children. Find out more at www.sueduffybooks.com



ABOUT THE BOOK

Where do you run when you know you cannot hide?



Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father's campaign for governor and his aggressive war on drugs has chased her from their family home. Drawn to Miami's exotic Coconut Grove, Andie hopes to find a quiet refuge where she can discover herself apart from the public eye. But even in that seclusion, even with an officer assigned to protect her, Andie's privacy has been violated. Someone is watching



Evan Markham's entire life has been a tug-of-war between what is and what could be. He is drawn to a life that is beyond his reach and emotions have clouded his judgment. Evan knows that earning someone's trust isn't easy, especially when he plans to break it. But in the secret corridors of the criminal underworld, he knows what must be done, and he is determined to see it through. Whatever the cost



When enemies close in, a sudden turn of events leaves them both questioning. Where is God in all of this? Who is this enigmatic stranger who offers to help? They both know their lives are in danger. But what about their hearts?



If you would like to read the Prologue of Fatal Loyalty, go HERE.


My Review:
This is my first for this author and I enjoyed it! It took a bit to get into it and grasp who was who but after that it was all good :)
It has all the makings of a great Movie ~ Romance, Politics, Drug traffiking etc. Evan and Andie are two very different people who both try to please their fathers! In what ways you ask? Who do the look too & are they successful in their ventures? Pick up Fatal Loyalty and find out!

Thanks CFBA for allowing me a complimentary copy for this honest review!

Heart of a Bookworm gives Fatal Loyalty ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

The Bishop ~ Review

Revell Blog Tour is featuring the latest book from award-winning author STEVEN JAMES

The Bishop
by Steven James
Bestselling author Steven James delivers another high-octane, adrenaline-laced suspense thriller that his fans have been clamoring for.

This time, a congressman’s daughter is found dead—as her killers launch a spree of perfect murders in the Washington DC metro area. With nothing to link the crimes together, FBI special agent Patrick Bowers’ skills are pushed to the limit. Using his impeccable logic and innovative investigation techniques, Bowers is in a race against time to find the killers before they strike again, even as his personal life becomes more complicated than ever.

Although this is book 4 in The Bowers Files series, this book can be read as a stand-alone. Steven James’ masterful writing and mind-bending twists will have you on the edge of your seat!

WARNING: This book contains violence and graphic descriptions of disturbing crime scenes. It takes the reader inside the minds of psychopathic killers.

My Review:

Wow! I really can't say how awesome this book is! I could NOT put it down and although it is not the norm of what I read, Steven James has certainly changed that! His book are not for everyone in the Christian genre. It is full of suspense, and the situations of a serial killer are very real and at times explicit! While I am not an expert on Reviewing, nor on deciding what is and what is not a Christian book I did consider how best to share my review. I looked into Steven James and found he answered that very question. He shared with others on this subject, and decided it best to just include HIS LINK here I've gained a whole new respect for this author after reading this!

Patrick Bowers not only is a phenomenal agent but also a man who is trying to keep what is left of his family together! He lost his wife after a brief time with her and gained custody of her daughter. But now, her biological father is in the picture. Will Patrick lose her too? Will he be able to find the killers in time? Find out these answers and soooo much more!

I have already downloaded all of the previous books in this Series and cannot wait to read them!

Don't forget!! Tonite is the Facebook party with the Author of The Bishop ~ Steven James! There will be prizes and He will be answering questions :) Can't wait!! Join in on the fun!

Thank you Revell for providing this book complimentary to me in return for my honest review!

Final Touch ~ Review

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!

You never know when I might play a wild card on you!

Today's Wild Card authors are:

Brandilyn Collins and Amberly Collins

and the book:

Final Touch (Rayne Tour, The)

Zondervan (May 7, 2010)

***Special thanks to Krista Ocier of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.***

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Brandilyn and Amberly Collins are a mother/daughter team from northern California.

Brandilyn Collins, known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense, is the bestselling author of Violet Dawn, Coral Moon, Crimson Eve, Eyes of Elisha, and other novels.

Visit the Brandilyn's website.

Amberly Collins is a college student in Long Beach, California, majoring in marketing. She’s active in her Alphi Phi sorority and dotes on her Yorkie puppy, Bear.


Here's a video about the first book in the Rayne Series:



Product Details:

List Price: $9.99
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (May 7, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031071933X
ISBN-13: 978-0310719335

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***Special thanks to Krista Ocier of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.***

The day Shaley O'Conner has dreamed of all her life is shattered by a nightmare. On a lavish estate in California guarded from the media, Shaley's mom, rock star Rayne O'Connor, is marrying her teen sweetheart and Shaley's father, Gary Donovon. It's a dream come true for Shaley, who has always longed for the father she never knew. But minutes before the wedding, Shaley is kidnapped. Who is this man who has taken her-and why? As Rayne and Gary race against time to find their daughter, Shaley's abductor eludes the FBI at every turn. Fearing for her life, Shaley wills herself to stay strong. But as the days pass, she realizes that no one can save her but herself.

My Review:
I LOVED this book! This is the 3rd and Final book in the RAYNE Series but I was not confused nor did I feel lost in anyway! That is a great author! I was captivated from the first chapter and did not want to put it down. I even had my Son read to me as we drove to town one day. After reading a couple of chapters to me, he looked at me and said "Great! Now I am hooked and will have to read it!!"

The characters are very public figures and have the paparazzi after them at all times and they have all just recently found the Lord. I appreciate their honestly in their struggles yet they hold on tight to the Lord and grow in HIM with each step they take.
The suspense keeps you reading and time just flies by! Most of the time, it is every childs wish to have her parents together and in this case the dream is about to become a reality until Shaley is kidnapped! The journey with her kidnapper and the pain her parents suffer while she is away is written so well that you will feel as if you are in the room waiting for the next phone call!

I enjoyed this book and have downloaded books 1 and 2 onto my Kindle and look very forward to reading them!

Heart of a Bookworm gives Final Touch ♥ &hearts ♥ ♥ ♥ FOR SURE!!

Twilights Serenade Review ~ by Jenna

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Twilight's Serenade Bethany House (August 1, 2010)

by Tracie Peterson





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.

She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row.



In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers.



She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research.



Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests.



Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family--especially her three grandchildren--Rainy, Fox and Max. She's active in her church as the Director of Women's Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer's retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books




ABOUT THE BOOK

Britta Lindquist left Sitka six years ago in an attempt to distance herself from the love of her life, Yuri Belikov. Upon her return, she finds Yuri absent and his wife about to deliver a child. When tragic circumstances ensue, Britta suddenly finds herself caring for Yuri's children--and her life intertwining with the man she's tried so hard to forget.



But Britta's other great love is for the violin, and her talent is recognized by Brenton Maltese, a conductor from England. He proposes she accept the coveted first chair position in his orchestra...and also his hand in marriage. At a crossroads, Britta must determine what her heart truly longs for--and if she's willing to fight for it.

At a Crossroads, Britta must determine what her heart truly longs for─and if she's willing to fight for it.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Twilight's Serenade, go HERE.

My review:

Britta is a violin player. She is also a caring 'mother'. But let's rewind a little bit. She leaves Sitka six years before this to be away from the love of her life, Yuri. Which is difficult in itself, but then returning back to her home she finds her love absent and his wife about to deliver a child! UM HELLO? That's one disaster, but to top it off another comes quickly which puts Britta in the place of caring for the child. So now not only is she back in the same town as this man, BUT she's taking care of his kids. Amazing woman right? Right. Anyway. Her talent is discovered by an infamous conductor from England. She could have her dream of playing the violin for thousands to hear. But what does she choose? To take care of Yuri's children, or play her violin?

Guess you'll have to find out....!

This is a great end to this series and one that is definitely encouraging of seeking the Lord for your future!

AMAZING BOOK!

What are you Reading?

Sheila from bookjourney hosts this meme! It love being able to go see what others are reading and find some really awesome books! For me ~ this week was such a wonderful week for reading my review books! They have all just been awesome! Don't you just love it when that happens!! :)

This week we finished :

Twilights Serenade: Jen will be reviewing tomorrow :)
Final Touch was mine and I will share my thoughts on Tuesday
Fatal Loyalty will be on Wednesday but don't forget about the PARTY on Facebook with author Steven James!!
Thursday I will be reviewing Steven's most recent thriller "The Bishop" Can't wait for this one!


What will we be reading this next week?

Abingdon Press brings us: Goodness Gracious Green


Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is proud to share with us: The Gathering Storm



I will be going on a mini vacation and for my own pleasure reading I hope to actually start and Finish Karen Kingsbury's
Take Four! Finally :)



Do share what you are reading this week, won't you! Have a blessed week and Happy Reading!!

A bit of me ~ My greatest phobia

To join in with a bit of me go here

We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.
I know, some of you are skeptical about putting yourself out there on the internet and I completely respect that. That’s the entire reason I have no desire to ever reveal the “real” names of The Turkeybird and Littlebug. In time, once they’re old enough, if they chose to do that on their own I will respect their decision. So, if ever during the time I’m doing this meme do you feel the question is just too personal for your liking, feel free to post something else, I never want anyone to feel uncomfortable with what they share and I promise it will always be “kid-friendly”. I mean, this is a primarily children’s and young adult site, you know?
So, let’s get started!
This Weeks Question: Your absolute greatest phobia.

hmmm. Weirdly enough. Frogs! and YES ~ it goes back to my childhood! Ahem little brother ;)



Don't like them. Run from them and if you hear me squeal, most likely there is a frog near! There you have it!

Have a blessed weekend and Happy Reading

Going to the Hop!

Let go to the Hop!! Join with Jennifer and tons of others here


Here's some info about the Hop!
1. Enter your book blog link in the Linky List below
In your link, please state the main genre that you review: eclectic, contemp. fiction, ya, paranormal, mystery, non-fiction, etc. Please do not list every genre you review - if you are review a variety, please put eclectic! The Hop gets jumbled up if the title is too long, so please limit to one genre. I will be limiting the number of characters in the title to ensure the Hop doesn't look messy! Thank you!
Example: Crazy-for-Books (literary fiction)


2. Post about the Hop on your blog. Spread the word about the book party! The more the merrier! In your blog post, answer the following question (new question each week!). I have to thank my friend, Lori, for this week's question! I was drawing a blank and she came up with this fab question! If you have a question that could be used in a future Hop, leave it in the comments! Thanks!
Who is your favorite new-to-you author so far this year?

2. Visit other blogs in the Linky List! Make new friends! Follow new book bloggers! Talk about books! Rave about authors! Take the time to make a quality visit! Check out other posts and content, make a new friend! Don't randomly follow someone if you never intend on actually following them! No spamming please! (Please do not leave your link and not visit other blogs - it's just not cool and not in the spirit of the Hop!


This weeks question:
Jennifer has asked to to share who our Favorite "new-to-me" Author is??

Cathy Bryant ~ Author of Texas Roads



Thanks for all those who have come to visit! I pray everyone has a blessed weekend