Book Review of 'The Marine's Deadly Reunion' by Loretta Eidson

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy holiday schedule to come and join me for another book review!  Today kicks off winter break for my son, and I am celebrating by sleeping in and cuddling up with a good book!  My holiday shopping is pretty much finished, and I only have a few small gifts to wrap so I am feeling on top of things this year!  How are you doing?  Are you ready for Christmas?  Or are you like I normally am and wait until the last minute.  I will say, the lack of anxiety of not having everything done is pretty intoxicating!

I hope wherever you are that you are staying safe and keeping the reason for the season at the forefront of your mind.  I also hope you enjoy today's review and don't forget to scroll all the way to the bottom and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Marine's Deadly Reunion by Loretta Eidson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Marine's Deadly Reunion
Series: The Protectors
Author: Loretta Eidson
Publisher: Inspirational The Protectors Collection (Love Inspired)
Release Date: December 26, 2023
Genre: Christian romantic suspense

To keep a child safe  

They must outrun a killer… 

When Sergeant Daria Gordon saves US Marine Jake Fisher and his baby niece from an attacker, she instantly puts a target on her own back. Someone murdered Jake’s sister and now they want Jake and Daria dead. To survive, Jake and Daria must discover this ruthless killer’s identity. But can they uncover the truth and keep the baby safe…before the killer finds them?

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Book Review of 'Never Hire a Hero' by Regina Scott

Happy Friday Bookworms!!

We are on the countdown to Christmas people!  Ten days!!  Can you believe it?!!  I know I can't!

I've surprised myself this year.  Normally I am the queen of procrastination, but this year I've been more on my game, most likely due to the fact that I've been very sick the entire season, so the times that I've been out of bed have been precious and I have no time to waste.  I am not completely done with my shopping, but what I do have is wrapped and under the tree, which is unheard of in my house.  Maybe I'm turning over a new leaf this year.  One can hope, as I hate waiting until the last minute.

One thing I can't wait to share with you is another review!!  The novel that I am highlighting today is not necessarily a Christmas story in and of itself, but there is a Christmas celebration that will put all readers in a festive mood, so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on Never Hire a Hero and that you all have a blessed weekend!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Never Hire a Hero by Regina Scott, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Never Hire a Hero
Series: Fortune's Brides: Guarding Her Heart #3
Author: Regina Scott
Publisher: Edwards and Williams
Release Date: December 11, 2023
Genre: Sweet Regency Romance

Three children and a marriage of convenience may be his biggest challenge yet 

A former elite soldier, Stephen Roth was trained to be ruthless as he served as bodyguard for kings and princes. So why would his English patroness, Lady Belfort, and her cat, Fortune, arrange for him to take a position as the tutor to the heir of Alldene Castle and the boy’s siblings? And why does the children’s mother, Lady Alldene, look at him with shining eyes, as if he could be some sort of hero? This was not the sort of challenge he bargained for! 

A peer in her own right, Thea, Countess of Alldene, was raised in Alldene Castle and taught how to rule over it. But nothing prepared her for the death of her husband and the villainy of the man he appointed as guardian for her children. If a tutor with a razor-sharp gaze will prevent that man from taking her sons away from her, she’s willing to put up with Roth’s rough-shod ways. 

But the castle holds a secret that may prove Thea’s undoing. When danger threatens, she turns to the one man who might be able to keep them all safe. Could a marriage of convenience over Christmas prove that heroes can turn up in the least likely places? 

If you like warm, witty historical romances, with a touch of mystery, then you’ll love this historical romance by an award-winning, bestselling author. 

“All readers who love Regency and historical romances need to pick up stories by Regina Scott. The author has never disappointed me. I am very happy to recommend any of her novels.” – Huntress Reviews 

Hire yourself a hero, today.

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Book Review of 'Home from the Storm' by Laurel Blount

Hello Bookworms!

I have been a fan of Laurel Blount's Love Inspired novels for awhile now and was so excited to finally get a chance to read one of her novels from the John Mill Amish Romance series.  It did not disappoint, and I am so excited to share my thoughts with you!

I hope you all are having a joyous and wonderful holiday season so far, and don't forget to scroll to the bottom and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Home from the Storm by Laurel Blount, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Home from the Storm
Series: Johns Mill Amish Romance #4
Author: Laurel Blount
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: December 26, 2023
Genre: Inspirational Romance Amish

In this stirring Amish romance about love and second chances, a shunned man returns to protect the wife he left behind—and falls in love with the family he never knew he had. 

After a senseless loss, hotheaded Caleb Hochstedler left his Amish faith and his young wife to seek justice. Two years later, he tracks his parents’ killer back home to Johns Mill, where he’s astonished to learn he’s the father of twins. Now he's determined to protect his children and the woman he still loves—if she’ll let him. 

Her new husband’s abandonment broke Rhoda Lambright’s heart and proved her father, the bishop, right. Such a stubborn man could never be happy among the peaceful Amish. When Caleb unexpectedly returns, Rhoda is caught between her rock of a husband and a very hard place. 

Her church forbids divorce and requires forgiveness, so Rhoda lets Caleb back into their home. But can she ever let him back into her heart? One thing’s for certain sure. This second chance will take all the faith they can find.

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Book Review of 'Her Christmas Healing' by Mindy Obenhaus

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

I am excited to be sharing another holiday read that is quick and perfect to escape into on a chilly December evening like I did.  I love the Love Inspired series so much as each story is truly uplifting, and this novel is no exception, so I hope you enjoy my review, and don't forget to scroll down to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Her Christmas Healing 

Series: K-9 Companions #17; Hope Crossing #4 

Author: Love Inspired 

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers 

Release Date: November 28, 2023 

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

Christmas is around the corner…

And love might be right next door. 

Hope Crossing, Texas, is just what Jillian McKenna needs. Here, she can recover after a terrible attack…and create a home for her baby-to-be. But she also has a complication next door. She once saw a future with veterinarian Gabriel Vaughn—a future that feels impossible now. But with love, faith, a support dog and some Christmas spirit, maybe it’s not too late after all… 

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. 

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Book Review of 'And Their Numbers Grew' by Naomi Craig & Donna E. Lane

Happy Monday Bookworms!

Another week and another day closer to Christmas!  This season it's so easy to get caught up in all the hustle and bustle of the holiday's but it's so important to remmeber why we celebrate in the first place: Jesus.  That's why I'm so excited to be sharing the review I am today!

I hope you all enjoy and have a wonderful Monday!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for And Their Numbers Grew by Naomi Craig & Donna E. Lane, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: And Their Numbers Grew
Author: Naomi Craig and Donna E. Lane
Publisher: Bear's Place Publishing
Release Date: November 7, 2023
Genre: Biblical Historical Fiction

Four lives. Four destinies. One gospel.  

Fans of Mesu Andrews and Connilyn Cossette will love And Their Numbers Grew.  

If you love The Chosen, the story continues in And Their Numbers Grew.

Rumors of the risen Christ spread through Jerusalem like a wildfire—and the Sanhedrin is paying attention. 

Their efforts to stifle the name of Jesus only fuel the cause until a young Pharisee gets involved, breathing threats of imprisonment—or worse. Stephen’s brutal stoning accelerates the persecution and sends the faithful fleeing the city for their lives. 

They are afflicted in every way, but not crushed. As the fledgling church disperses, their numbers continue to grow. Now, the apostles must train the new believers in the ways and words of Jesus—and what it means to live in God's Kingdom here on earth. 

The Kingdom of God spreads to Damascus, Joppa, Caesarea, Antioch, and Tarsus through the testimonies of Ananias, Tabitha, and Barnabas. While an outraged Saul sets out for Damascus to arrest them all, the followers press on fervently, with the help of the Holy Spirit—though it may cost them their lives.  

Four disciples whose lives are intertwined, told in four novellas, chronicling the birth pains of the early church.

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