A Glitter of Gold By: Liz Johnson Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction Publisher: Revell Publication Year: 2019 Series: Georgia Coast Romance, Book #2 My Rating: 4 of 5 stars Synopsis:
When pirate wreck tour guide Anne Norris finds evidence of an undiscovered shipwreck, she seeks the help of museum director Carter Hale to uncover the truth and treasure that could save her business. But can she trust him with her secrets and her heart? ~Taken from goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42181749-glitter-of-gold My Thoughts: What a spellbinding book. I will be honest, the journal entries were my favorite part. I don’t know if that is just the lover of historical fiction side of me or just because I found it more intriguing. Suffice to say at one point I did jump ahead in the book just so I could read the rest of the journal entries! But I did go back once I was through with the journal entries. The modern day story was also well written and blended with the historical side to create a well written novel. Anne and Carter were well developed, believable characters who had real struggles. Carter struggles with having an influential family and trying to make a name for himself without having to use those connections. Anne struggles with shame over a mistake she made and the consequences her actions brought about. Through the book Anne and Carter learn and grow, eventually coming to the point where they accept and overcome. Treasure is trouble. This saying came up when Anne and Carter begin searching for their sunken ship. Even though they aren’t looking for treasure in the traditional sense, just the wreck, this saying still applied to their search. As one of the minor characters explained, searching for treasure can bring out a person’s hidden or underlying traits, good or bad. The question Carter and Anne face is, what traits will surface when hunting for the treasure doesn’t go their way? Recommend? Yes! Who doesn’t love a story about discovering a lost ship and a girl disguised as a boy to find her brother. Throw in a little bit of romance and learning to overcome the shame of past mistakes, and you have the makings of an intriguing, well written story. Cheers, Rebecca Bookworm banquet provided me with a free copy in exchange for a review. Check them out at: http://www.bookwormbanquet.com/
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Living Lies By: Natalie Walters Genre: Romance, Suspense, Fiction Publisher: Revell Publication Year: 2019 Series: Harbored Secrets, Book #1 My Rating: 5 of 5 stars Synopsis:
In the little town of Walton, Georgia, everybody knows your name--but no one knows your secret. At least that's what Lane Kent is counting on when she returns to her hometown with her five-year-old son. Dangerously depressed after the death of her husband, Lane is looking for hope. What she finds instead is a dead body. Lane must work with Walton's newest deputy, Charlie Lynch, to uncover the truth behind the murder. But when that truth hits too close to home, she'll have to decide if saving the life of another is worth the cost of revealing her darkest secret. ~Taken from Natalie Walters' website: https://www.nataliewalterswriter.com/books/living-lies-harbored-secrets-1/ My Thoughts: Spectacular. Natalie Walters delivered not only a masterfully crafted story, but she did it while tackling the difficult topic of depression and mental illnesses. She balanced the storyline beautifully. Natalie hinted here and there, but left the reader guessing until the end when she wrapped it all up with a nice neat bow. The characters were very well fleshed out and believable. Lane struggles with depression throughout the book and it is handled perfectly. Lane isn't "fixed" by the end of the story, but she comes to recognize the truth. Charlie is such a sweet character. He isn’t perfect by any means, but he tenderly pursues Lane and doesn’t let her push him away. The supporting characters (aka Ms. Byrdie and Megan) speak life into Lane, while Frost and Bane add some humor. All around this is a well written story and I am very much looking forward to the next installment in this series. Recommend? Yes! I would recommend this for older teens and up. This book has the right amount of suspense mixed with a sweet romance story. Cheers, Rebecca Revell Reads sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. All opinions expressed are my own. |
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