Wait for Me By: Susan May Warren Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction Publisher: Revell Publication Year: 2018 Series: Montana Rescue, Book #6 My Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Synopsis:
Pete Brooks can’t believe he’s waited an entire year for Jess Tagg to return to Montana, only to have her break his heart by getting engaged to her ex-fiancé. Worse, a series of mistakes on the job have cost lives, and Pete isn’t sure he wants to continue to work in Search and Rescue. Maybe if he can just get over Jess, he can figure out how to move forward. EMT Jess Tagg has returned to Montana to finally give her heart to Pete, but it seems he’s no longer interested. When a terrible fight between them sparks an impulsive decision, she finds herself crashed on the side of a highway along with Esme Shaw. And just when she thinks things couldn’t get any worse, she and Esme are taken captive and into the untamed Montana wilderness–with murderous intent. Now Pete and the other PEAK Rescue Team members are in a race against time, the elements, and the actions of a vengeful man. Pete will have to use everything he’s learned to find Jess and Esme–and pray that his past mistakes don’t cost him the life of the woman he can’t stop loving. Taken from Susan May Warren's website: https://www.susanmaywarren.com/books/wait-for-me-montana-rescue-6/ My Thoughts: First off let me say that I have not read the first 5 books of this series. As you will see at the bottom, Revell sent this to me as a review copy. Without having read the first 5 books, I found this one pretty easy to pick up and dive into. Yes, there was a lot of backstory missing on who I am assuming are recurring characters, but it did not detract from the story in any way. There is a lot of backstory on the two main characters as well as some on to of the minor characters who are also focused on in this book. To clarify, I would consider Pete and Jess the main characters of this story, with Shea and Ned as secondary or minor characters. The reader was introduced to Pete and Jess's backstory of their past relationship pretty in depth and it was easy to understand where all their hurt and distrust came from as well as the struggles they were overcoming. I really enjoyed all the backstory and thought it really let the reader into the whole picture of their relationship. Shea and Ned are also given quite a bit of page time as well. While their backstories are not as in depth, you still quickly get the feeling of where they are coming from and what they are dealing with as well as what struggles they are currently facing. The only part of the book that I didn't like as much was the lack of mention of God. He is rarely mentioned in the first half of the book and I feel like the second half of the book was playing catch up to fit Him in. There is a good message of dealing with forgiveness of self and others throughout the book. Pete also learns how to forgive himself over his role in the death of his dad. Grace is another theme seen throughout the book. Content advisory (Highlight to see): *Sex, sleeping around, one night stands are talked about throughout the book but not in graphic detail. They are usually mentioned in passing or the guilt of them being dealt with. Passionate kissing happens.* Recommend? I would classify this more towards fluff Christian. The story and suspense were crafted well and made for a good read, so if you are looking for a good book to curl up with for an afternoon I would suggest this one. Let me know if you have any questions or would like clarification. Cheers, Rebecca Revell Reads sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. All opinions expressed are my own.
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The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond By: Jamie Jo Wright Genre: Romantic Suspense, Fiction Publisher: Bethany House Publication Year: 2018 Series: Stand Alone My Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Synopsis:
For over a century, the town of Gossamer Grove has thrived on its charm and midwestern values, but Annalise Forsythe knows painful secrets, including her own, hover just beneath the pleasant facade. When a man is found dead in his run-down trailer home, Annalise inherits the trailer, along with the pictures, vintage obituaries, and old revival posters covering its walls. As she sorts through the collection, she's wholly unprepared for the ramifications of the dark and deadly secrets she'll uncover. A century earlier, Gossamer Grove has been stirred into chaos by the arrival of controversial and charismatic twin revivalists. The chaos takes a murderous turn when Libby Sheffield, working at her father's newspaper, receives an obituary for a reputable church deacon hours before his death. As she works with the deacon's son to unravel the mystery behind the crime, it becomes undeniably clear that a reckoning has come to town--but it isn't until another obituary arrives that they realize the true depths of the danger they've waded into. Two women, separated by a hundred years, must uncover the secrets within the borders of their own town before it's too late and they lose their future--or their very souls. Taken from Jamie Jo Wright's website: http://www.jaimewrightbooks.com/the-reckoning-at-gossamer-pond.html My Thoughts: Wow...Just wow! Jamie has done it again! I am going to side trail really quick and talk about The House on Foster Hill. I loved this book. It gripped me from page one and actually freaked me out (which hasn't happened since reading Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None). I loved the mystery from both time periods and how they wrapped into one another. That being said, I would suggest caution for younger readers as it was intense at times as well as dealt with human trafficking and stalking. Now, let me tell you what I thought about Gossamer Pond. This book was amazing. Jamie wove together two time periods seamlessly and kept the reader entranced with her descriptions and the challenges the characters were facing. I really enjoyed both Libby and Annalise and the personal struggles they dealt with as well coming to terms with Grace. Jamie wrote their struggles beautifully and portrayed their bone deep guilt and shame convincingly. The mystery aspect of this book was amazing! I never knew what was coming next and how Jamie revealed a hint here and there kept me intrigued. The mystery was so good that when the author would switch to the other time period I would almost look ahead just so I could know what was going on. I restrained myself, but just barely. Recommend? Yes! If you love a good mystery, I would highly recommend this book as well as The House on Foster Hill. Cheers, Rebecca A Sparkle of Silver By: Liz Johnson Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction Publisher: Revell Publication Year: 2018 Series: Georgia Coast Romance, Book #1 My Rating: 4 of 5 stars Synopsis:
Ninety years ago, Millie Sullivan’s great-grandmother was a guest at banker Howard Dawkins’ palatial estate on the shore of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Now, Millie plays a 1920s-era guest during tours of the same manor. But when her grandmother suggests that there is a lost diary containing the location of a hidden treasure on the estate, along with the true identity of Millie’s great-grandfather, Millie sets out to find the truth of her heritage–and the fortune that might be hers. When security guard Ben Thornton discovers her snooping in the estate’s private library, he threatens to have her fired. But her story seems almost too ludicrous to be fiction, and her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass up . . . Taken from Liz Johnson's website: https://www.lizjohnsonbooks.com/book/a-sparkle-of-silver/ My Thoughts: What an interesting book. The mix of history with the modern was fun to read. I really enjoyed how the author incorporated letters from the journal into the modern story. I was pulled into those journal entries and almost, almost skipped ahead just so I could keep reading the entries! I loved how relatable the characters were. They were both down on their luck, poor and struggling with their own financial issues. I loved how the author was able to accurately capture Millie’s emotions in dealing with her grandmother, her financial state and how she coped with it all. I found Millie relatable and her coping methods familiar. Ben is a history-loving academic who wants to fix the problem his mother caused. He wants to make restitution and working 3 jobs seems the only way he can, until he catches Millie in an area she is not suppose to be. When she offers him a cut of a mysterious treasure, it almost seems too good to be true. His character is strong throughout the story and I love how the relationship between him and Millie progresses. Grandma Joy is what a grandmother ought to be – full of timeless wisdom. While she isn’t a major character, I loved every time Millie interacted with her. Towards the end she gives Millie some advice and I just have to share it… “You’re sure quick to give up on love for someone who reads so many romance novels...Don’t you think that true love is patient and kind and it doesn’t hold a grudge? What kind of drivel is in those books you read if they’re not showing you that kind of love? Real love isn’t love because it’s easy or always feels good. It’s love because you choose not to be self-serving.” (Johnson, p. 324). How true is this?! I just celebrated my first anniversary this month and while the first year was amazing (I can say that because I still consider myself a newly wed!), we still had our ups and downs. Love isn’t all butterflies and roses, it’s working at staying connected and invested and loving the other even when it is hard. It is picking up the dirty socks left all over the house and all those other little things that make up life. Anyway, I really enjoyed this book, the history and the real life relationship advice it gave. Recommend? I would recommend this book. If you like a little bit of mystery mixed with a sweet romance this is for you. Cheers, Rebecca Revell Reads sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. All opinions expressed are my own. |
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