Mistletoe Season : Three Christmas Stories by Sheila Roberts; Kathleen Fuller; Pepper Basham

I loved all 3 stories in Mistletoe Season! Sweet romances set at Christmas time. All 3 are standalone and quite delightful, just the type of book to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket!
I highly recommend Mistletoe Season for pure enjoyment!

I was given a copy of Mistletoe Season with no expectations. All thoughts are my own!

From Amazon: 

Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts

Mistletoe is Hailey Fairchild’s kryptonite. Every time she’s kissed someone under the mistletoe it’s led to love disaster. Not a good thing for a romance writer! When she was a gawky high school girl, her hunky neighbor, Carwyn Davies, star of the basketball team (and her dreams), kissed her under the mistletoe on a dare. But the kiss wasn’t a dream come true. It was a mortifying moment she’s never forgotten, and now she’s about to go home for the holidays, unengaged and . . . determined to say no to mistletoe. Especially if Carwyn is anywhere around.

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller

Emmy Banks has always loved Christmas. How could she not when she lives in Mistletoe, Missouri? Kieran O’Neill has spent years abroad, renovating an old Irish castle, but returns to Mistletoe for his mother’s seventieth birthday. He reconnects with Emmy, his sister’s close friend, and spends time with her in her charming antique shop. When the weather turns colder, things start to warm up between Emmy and Kieran. But can Emmy risk her heart when she knows he’ll never stay in Mistletoe, and she will never leave?

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham

Prince Arran St. Clare has lost his freedom and fairytale life in exchange for a three-month “punishment” in the small town of Ransom, North Carolina. To prove he is ready for the royal life for which he was born, Arran must engage in the Christmas charity fundraiser, The Mistletoe Wish. But when kindness, authenticity, and hard work prove more appreciated in Appalachia than a royal pedigree, Arran must face the mirror and find out who he is beyond the crown. Add a beautiful and intelligent woman who doesn’t recognize her own worth, some mistletoe, and a little Christmas magic and it all might be enough to help the rebel-prince understand what truly matters most.

• Three stand-alone romantic holiday novellas
• Book length: 84,000 words
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

 

Across The Ages (Timeless Book 4) by Gabrielle Meyer

 

Gabrielle Meyer's Timeless books are on my all time favorite list. As every book is announced I automatically pre order it. This time I was fortunate enough to score an Advance Reader Copy through NetGalley! Across The Ages is fantastic. I loved Caroline in both of her lives and really struggled with which life I thought she should choose! I loved the fact that Caroline was a woman of faith in both timelines, but still struggled.  She was very real. Caroline had two swoon-worthy guys to choose from, which complicated which life she wanted. My only problem with the story is that it is over...

So pre order Across The Ages and be prepared to take PTO, hire a babysitter, meal prep, you know just  set aside time to read it as you won't want to put it down! 

I was given a copy of Across The Ages with no expectations. all thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

Caroline holds a deep secret. Existing in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. Searching for answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother that hints at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, chasing the mysteries of her mother's past, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the Bahamas, her mother's last known location. Amid treacherous waters, she crosses paths with Marcus Zale, a ruthless but handsome pirate, and finds herself caught in a web of secrets, deception, and unexpected alliances.

Meanwhile, in 1927 St. Paul, Minnesota, Caroline grapples with her other life as the daughter of a renowned preacher. Her two older brothers have strayed from their upbringing into the corruption rampant during Prohibition, and Caroline struggles to protect her parents from the truth that could shatter her father's career. As her search for answers about her time-crossing leads her to the dangerous speakeasies of St. Paul, Caroline enlists the help of police officer Lewis Cager, a childhood friend. But when her family's future is put at risk and loyalties are tested, Caroline is faced with a life-altering decision that could reshape her destiny.

About the author:

Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people, places, and events. You can learn more about Gabrielle and her books at www.gabriellemeyer.com.

Find Gabrielle on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/AuthorGabrielleMeyer, Pinterest at www.Pinterest.com/gabriellemeyer/, Twitter at www.twitter.com/MeyerGabrielle, Goodreads, and her Website at www.gabriellemeyer.co

Target Acquired by Lynette Eason

I really enjoyed Target Acquired from the first page to the last. I was rooting for Kenzie and Cole from the beginning. Both were very likeable characters who struggled with how much of themselves they were willing to risk. I liked the fact that Kenzie never backed away from a challenge and being the only woman on a SWAT team was not easy. It never ceases to amaze me that Lynette Eason can continually get better with each tale she tells!

So grab a large sweet tea and curl up under a tree for a fabulous book!

I was given a copy of Target Acquired  for review purposes. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

Tough-as-nails Kenzie King has finally earned her place as a tactical medic on a SWAT team. But not everyone on the all-male team accepts her. Rumor is, she didn't get the position because of what she could do but because of who she knew. Which means she has to work harder and longer than anyone else to prove herself.

  

Cole Garrison is a man with deep faith who is finally ready to settle down and build a family of his own--if he can find the right person, that is. Kenzie sure has set off his interest meter, but trouble seems to follow in her wake. Since she joined the team, someone has begun to ambush and pick off team members, one by one.

  

It's all hands on deck to discover the culprit and end the killing. Can Kenzie and Cole put aside their differences and work together as a team? Or will their budding attraction be snuffed out by a sniper's bullet?

  

As you've come to expect from bestselling author Lynette Eason's stories, this tightly wound plot unfurls at breakneck speed and will leave you breathless.

About the author:

Award-winning, best-selling author, Lynette Eason writes for Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense line and for Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Her books have hit the Publisher's Weekly, CBA and ECPA bestseller lists and have won numerous awards such as the prestigious Carol Award, the Selah, the Daphne, the IRCC award and more. Lynette is married, has two children, and lives in Greenville, SC.

Power City by John Galt Robinson

 

I recently discovered John Galt Robinson's books. Power City is the second book about Christy and Joe. I was hoping it would be as good as Forces Of Redemption, and it was. I really enjoyed the setting of Niagara Falls as I have been there several times. The story kept me on the edge of my sea! I love Christy, Joe, and all of their friends and family. I am looking forward to reading the next book Lost Angels. Robinson is rapidly becoming a must read author for me.

So grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a fantastic adventure!

I borrowed this book through Kindle Unlimited. All thoughts are my own.

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A man is mysteriously swept over Niagara Falls. The city of Niagara Falls, nicknamed The Power City, 

finds itself in the shadow of a new power broker, the Catalano organization. This resurgent mafia family’s rise

 to power leaves a trail of death and corruption in its wake. Navy SEAL Joe O’Shanick is their next target for

 execution, but the sinister reach of the Catalano organization extends beyond O’Shanick to his family and

 physician friend, Dr. Christy Tabrizi; however, this criminal organization forgot one thing: Navy SEALs leave

 no man behind. Power City explores the dark world of organized crime while weaving a story of faith and

 the selfless love of one’s family and friends in a roller coaster ride of crime, medicine, military action, and

 suspense.

Forces Of Redemption by John Galt Robinson

 

Forces of Redemption is the first book I have read by John Galt Robinson. I enjoyed reading this book for the most part, however some scenes were not for the faint of heart. I expected it would be a tough at times read as the subject matter is human trafficking and drug cartels. The descriptions throughout were quite vivid. I loved the characters, especially Christy and Joe.  The two of them have some very deep conversations on faith that are quite intriguing. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading the next installment Power City!

I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

During a hectic Emergency Department shift, Dr. Christine “Christy” Tabrizi rescues a young Honduran girl from the gang that has been prostituting her and discovers the horrors of human trafficking tracing all the way back to the cartels in Central America. Christy volunteers for a mission in Honduras, to help rescue as many young girls as possible from the Cartels that control them. Joe O’Shanick is part of a Navy SEAL platoon deployed in Central America and finds himself in the midst of hostile territory when the President of the United States, a man of Mexican-American heritage who sympathizes with the human condition in Central America, declares war on the Cartels. In the middle of a tense hostage scenario, Christy and Joe’s paths collide, and they must rely on each other and their respective skills to escape with their lives.

About the author:

I grew up on Grand Island, New York, just a few miles upstream from the majestic Niagara Falls. My love of reading was handed down from my father who named me after the hero of Ayn Rand’s Epic, Atlas Shrugged. Growing up, I enjoyed sailing with my family. Additionally, I raced my own sailboat and crewed for other sailors on Lake Erie and the Niagara River. I graduated from Grand Island Senior High School, where I competed in football, swimming and lacrosse.

I began attending college at Georgia Tech as part of the Navy ROTC program. An untimely ankle fracture disqualified me from military service which led me to pursue a career as an athletic trainer. After graduate school in Buffalo, NY, my wife and I moved to Middle Tennessee where I was employed as an athletic trainer providing care for several high school athletic programs. A few years and three children later, we took a big risk, and I enrolled in medical school at East Tennessee State University. After earning my medical degree, we moved to Columbia, South Carolina where I began residency in Emergency Medicine. We continue to live here today where I practice in a large regional hospital emergency department.

I still sail with my family and I am also an avid fitness enthusiast having competed in triathlons of all lengths including Ironman and Half Ironman. Reading remains a passion and I am happy to say that my wife and younger daughter are avid readers as well. With their encouragement, I began the process of writing and I am now hooked. I signed with KCM Publishing in December of 2020 and we published my first novel, Forces of Redemption, in March of 2021. Since then the next two novels in the O’Shanick/Tabrizi series, Power City and, most recently, Lost Angels, have been published with more to come! I have previously been published as a co-author in a medical journal but fiction is my true passion. I enjoy reading thriller/suspense novels along with historical fiction and biographies. My favorite authors are Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, Clive Cussler, Ben Coes, Mark Dawson and Brad Thor.

Of The Past And Eternity by Carole Lehr Johnson

 

Of The Past And Eternity is the first book I have read by Carole Lehr Johnson. I enjoyed the plot very much. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is the fact that I couldn't connect with the characters. I loved the settings and the descriptions of life in Regency England. I will definitely read more by this author.

All thought's are my own.

From Amazon:

Thrown back in time with the man she despises . . .

At her sister’s urging, Cora Anderson leaves Boston and travels to an old manor in rural England to pursue her dream job while also outrunning the pain of loss. What she finds is a historic property turned luxury-themed resort with an obnoxious resident celebrity.

Hugh Henley is an enigma to Cora. His classic good looks aren’t only what captures her attention, but what many dub his strangest quirk—his complete immersion into Regency life from manners to attire. When they are forced to work together, she wonders if the career opportunity is worth the trouble.

Furthermore, the two of them stumble into the year 1816 and struggle to survive the era and each other. The more time they spend together, the more an undeniable connection develops between them. In the midst of grief, Cora questions her faith in God while Hugh faces struggles of his own. But can his past help heal her future?

About the author:

Carole Lehr Johnson is a veteran travel consultant of more than 30 years and has served at her local

library. Her love of tea and scones, castles and cottages, and all things British has led her to immerse

her writing in the United Kingdom, whether in the genre of historical or contemporary fiction. She is a

member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) as well as the president of her local

chapter. She and her husband live in Louisiana, USA with their goofy cats. Permelia Cottage is her

first novel.

The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone: books 1-6 by David James Warren

 I usually review each book of a series individually, but since I just binge read all six I am doing one review. I feel the story should be read in one long binge. 

Embark on an Unforgettable Time-Travel Saga: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone - Experience the Thrilling First Two Books in the Epic 6-Book Series!

Cast the First Stone
Join ex-Minneapolis Police Detective Rembrandt Stone as he confronts a haunting case, a chance to alter the past, and the perilous consequences that could unravel everything he holds dear.

Will solving the case that consumes him come at the cost of destroying the life he cherishes?

No Unturned Stone
Ex-detective Rembrandt Stone broke the rule—Don’t Mess with the Past—and returned to a shattered life and an unthinkable reality. With no other choice, Rembrandt must once again break the rule, venturing back in time to rectify past mistakes, salvage what he can, and unravel another brutal mystery along the way. Yet, manipulating time comes at a price as he becomes a target and risks losing himself forever.

Brace yourself for an explosive mind-bending experience in the first two books of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone!

“Cast the First Stone is a mind-bender of the first order. Fast paced, strong characters, great twists and Rembrandt Stone is a hero I predict will be grabbing readers around the throat for a long time. This is one to pick up because you won’t want to put it down.” Ted Dekker – New York Times bestselling author

 

Hold onto your head—and your heart, because Time doesn't play fair.

Sticks and Stone
In the thrilling third book of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone series, Rembrandt's actions have only exacerbated the situation, resulting in the destruction of his closest friendship.

Determined to rectify the damage, Rembrandt embarks on one final journey into the past. His mission: to save his friend, restore his own life, and pursue a cunning serial killer who eludes him across time.

When Rembrandt finds himself amidst a perilous Minneapolis blizzard, where two children vanish, he races against time to rescue them, protect his partner, and forge a future he can bear. But will he get it wrong, again?

Set in Stone
In a high-stakes battle against time, Detective Rembrandt Stone finds himself trapped in a web of his own making, desperate to rectify the present by altering the past. With thirty-eight women dead and a serial killer still on the loose after twenty-four years, Rembrandt must rely on clues from his past to navigate the treacherous present.

But the killer is one step ahead, targeting the person Rembrandt cherishes most. Now, he must outsmart time itself to save everyone he loves.

Prepare to hold your breath and be left yearning for more in the heart-pounding third and fourth installments of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone.

"Masterful writing from three powerhouse storytellers.” -NYT bestselling author Tosca Lee

Failure could cost him everything…

Blood from a Stone
Haunted by his past mistakes, Detective Rembrandt Stone is determined to do whatever it takes to stop a relentless killer he has pursued through multiple timelines. With everything he holds dear at stake, Rembrandt is faced with a final chance to set things right. But if he gets it wrong…

Brace yourself for the most perilous stakes yet in the heart-wrenching and gripping fifth installment of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone series.

Heart of Stone
Time has outwitted him. Time for him to outwit time. In the gripping conclusion of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone, Detective Rembrandt Stone finds himself a stranger in his own reflection, lost in an unfamiliar world. Struggling to reclaim his identity, he discovers an unexpected ally from the past who may hold the key to untangling the chaos. Their only hope lies in Rembrandt returning to the past one last time, intercepting his former self to prevent a fatal error.

Can he reconstruct the shattered fragments of a past he himself destroyed, or is there nothing left to salvage?

Brace yourself for an explosive finale in The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone series, where the boundaries of time are pushed to the limit.

Holy what?! DO NOT MISS THIS STORY! David James Warren kills it with this time-travel story that explores regrets and mistakes and the importance of living in the now. -Ronie Kendig, author of the bestselling, award-winning The Tox Files and The Droseran Sagastone is a retired detective with the Minneapolis police Department. He  has a decent life, but also some regrets. He receives the gift of time travel and sets off on an adventure trying to fix his regrets. 

This series demonstrates how each action a person takes has life changing reactions. I love this series and am sorry it is over. 

About the author:

MEET DAVID JAMES WARREN...

Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and RITA award–winning author of more than eighty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. The mother of four grown children, and married to her real-life hero for over 30 years, she loves travelling and telling stories about life, adventure and faith. For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website at www.susanmaywarren.com.

James L. Rubart is 28 years old, but lives trapped inside an older man’s body. He’s the best-selling, Christy Hall of Fame author of ten novels and loves to send readers on mind-bending journeys they’ll remember months after they finish one of his stories. He’s dad to the two most outstanding sons on the planet and lives with his amazing wife on a small lake in eastern Washington. More at www.jameslrubart.com/

David Curtis Warren is making his literary debut in these novels, and he’s never been more excited. He looks forward to creating more riveting stories with Susie and Jim, as well as on his own. He’s grateful for his co-writers, family, and faith, buoying him during the pandemic of 2020, and this writing and publishing process.