Dreams Of Savannah by Roseanna White

 

I have to start by saying I was torn as to whether or not I wanted to read this book. Roseanna White is one of my favorite authors and I usually buy her books without hesitation. However, when I saw this book was set in the Old SWouth I hesitated.  The Old South is just about my least favorite setting, but Roseanna White!! What a dilemma. So I decided to give her a chance, could she make me like a book set in the Old South? I admit I struggled with the first five chapters, then I started to get into the plot. The characters came to life and I was hooked. I must admit that I came to really enjoy this book.

So grab a pitcher of tea and settle in on the porch swing and read Dreams Of Savannah.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

Cordelia Owens can weave a hopeful dream around anything and is well used to winning the hearts of everyone in Savannah with her whimsy. Even when she receives word that her sweetheart has been lost during a raid on a Yankee vessel, she clings to hope and comes up with many a romantic tale of his eventual homecoming to reassure his mother and sister.

But Phineas Dunn finds nothing redemptive in the first horrors of war. Struggling for months to make it home alive, he returns to Savannah injured and cynical, and all too sure that he is not the hero Cordelia seems determined to make him. Matters of black and white don't seem so simple anymore to Phin, and despite her best efforts, Delia's smiles can't erase all the complications in his life. And when Fort Pulaski falls and the future wavers, they both must decide where the dreams of a new America will take them, and if they will go together.

About the author:

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Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

Every Storm by Lori Wick

 

Sweet story by Lori Wick. I honestly wish Lori was still writing as her books are some of the sweetest most heartfelt stories I have read. Every Storm follows a young woman's journey through the most painful episode of her life. It demonstrates the fact that God is always in control. 

So grab some tea and a cozy reading nook, make sure you bring your tissues, and settle in for a fabulous read!

All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

New from Lori Wick, this stand-alone story shows how unexpected changes can set the perfect course for love.

1945, WWII--When Lieutenant Donovan Riggs experiences trouble with his PT boat, the sailors of Every Storm make an unscheduled stop...and a surprising discovery.

Lorraine Archer is an American teacher living and working in Australia. While on a flight with her sister, her daydreams are disrupted by the sounds of the plane going down. Lorri ends up alone on a deserted island in the Pacific. And just when she loses all hope of being found...Donovan and his crew arrive.

Neither Donovan nor Lorri suspects that their encounter is the beginning of something very certain...a future not left to chance, but to faith.

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Lori Wick is a multifaceted author of Christian fiction. As comfortable writing period stories as she is penning contemporary works, Lori's books (more than 5 million in print) vary widely in location and time period. Lori's faithful fans consistently put her series and standalone works on the bestseller lists. Lori and her husband live with their family in the Midwest.

Digitus Rising by K. D. Emerson

 

Fiction or reality? Digitus Rising, book 2, in the Digitus series, will make you question everything that is happening in our world! It was an interesting read for people who like dystopian books. Digitus Rising will definitely make you think and hopefully, pray for our world. 

So grab your hot cocoa and settle in for a quick but thought-provoking read by K.D. Emerson. 

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited.

I read this book thru Kindle Unlimited. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

In South America, Zeph Wheeler discovers an intricate web of corruption and power.
Digitus, on the surface they are philanthropists, offering aid to a starving world; beneath that surface, Digitus pulls the string, and their slaves dance.
Zeph is reunited with his mentor, River, and together they race against time to save Zeph’s brother.
The threat of exposure escalates, and the imminent danger of an EMP looms overhead. Zeph and River race to get the Alliance portal system re-established to avoid a dystopian future.

See what readers are saying about the Digitus Series:

“It's a great series and so relevant to the times. It will blow you away especially since much of it was written before 2020 happened ~ Dianne Gardner – author of Ian’s Realm

With the news of this week/month/year so far ... terrifying and on point. Relatable. A book truly relevant for today’s world ~ Joyce Slaughter – Owner of Mosaic Starfish, LLC

About the author:

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K.D. Emerson is an award-winning author of suspenseful fiction.

She spent a good deal of time as a teacher in a life long ago. She also wrote non-fiction for others as a ghostwriter. Since that time, she left reality behind and has devoted herself to her first love - writing fiction.

Emerson delights in creating thought-provoking and action-filled stories that will bring her readers back for more. Although her writings often deal with the darkness of humanity, she dishes out healthy doses of laughter and fun along the way.

K.D. spends her free time wrangling wild horses, rafting down the Amazon, hang gliding on a toothpick, and when she's awake you will find her working on her next adventure or assisting others in creating their dreams.

Her deepest desire is to leave the earth a little better than when she arrived.

Connect with her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kimmutch.emerson

Twitter connection: @MstrKoda

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Active Defense by Lynette Eason

 

I really enjoyed reading Lynette Eason's Active Defense. It is the continuing story of a group of friends who served together in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, life back in the 'States doesn't seem to be any safer. This is Dr. Heather Fointaine's story along with Travis Walker the man who is fascinated by her. This book is full of dialogue and plot twists. The suspense is amazing and will keep you reading past your bedtime. 

So grab your favorite snacks and beverage and settle in for a suspenseful read.

I was given a copy of Active Defense by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

As a former field surgeon in Afghanistan, Heather Fontaine is used to life-or-death situations. She just didn't expect them to follow her home. When she returns from a party to find that someone has broken into her house--and threatened her friends--she assumes it is the stalker who has been following her and creeping her out. She hopes to find safety and peace of mind by leaving the city and hiding out in a small town. But trouble has followed her even there.

Luckily, a stalker isn't the only one watching Heather. Travis Walker has been secretly watching out for her for weeks. As the owner of his own security agency, it's what he does. Together, Travis and Heather must figure out who wants her dead--and why--before it's too late.

Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason will have you looking over your shoulder as you dive into this fast-paced, suspense-filled story about losing control and finding something even better.

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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.

Lethal Intent by Cara Putman

 

If legal thrillers are your thing, then you have to read Lethal Intent by Cara Putman! Cara writes a thrilling story with plot twists that keep you guessing until the end who the bad guys are. She writes strong female characters who are fully supported by the men that love them. I highly recommend Lethal Intent for a thoroughly engrossing read. 

 So grab a pitcher of sweet tea and head to your favorite reading nook for a great read.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

If they expected silence, they hired the wrong woman. 

Caroline Bragg’s life has never been better. She and Brandon Lancaster are taking their relationship to the next level, and she has a new dream job as legal counsel for Praecursoria—a research lab that is making waves with its cutting-edge genetic therapies. The company’s leukemia treatments even promise to save desperately sick kids—kids like eleven-year-old Bethany, a critically ill foster child at Brandon’s foster home. 

When Caroline’s enthusiastic boss wants to enroll Bethany in experimental trials prematurely, Caroline objects, putting her at odds with her colleagues. They claim the only goal at Praecursoria is to save lives. But does someone have another agenda? 

Brandon faces his own crisis. As laws governing foster homes shift, he’s on the brink of losing the group home he’s worked so hard to build. When Caroline learns he’s a Praecursoria investor, it becomes legally impossible to confide in him. Will the secrets she keeps become a wedge that separates them forever? And can she save Bethany from the very treatments designed to heal her? 

This latest romantic legal thriller by bestseller Cara Putman shines a light on the shadowy world of scientific secrets and corporate vendettas—and the ethical dilemmas that plague the place where science and commerce meet.

“Intriguing characters. Romantic tension. Edge-of-your-seat suspense. And a fast-paced ending that will leave you exhausted (in a good way!).” —Robert Whitlow, award-winning author of Promised Land

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Since the time I could read Nancy Drew, I have wanted to write mysteries. In 2005 I attended a book signing at my local Christian bookstore. The rest, as they say, is history. There I met Colleen Coble. With prompting from my husband, I shared my dream with Colleen. Since those infamous words, I've been writing award-winning books with the count currently at 35 published and more in the works.

In addition to writing, I am a mom of four, attorney, lecturer at a Big Ten university, active in women's ministry, and all around crazy woman. Crazy about God, my husband, and my kids. I graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Go Huskers!), George Mason Law School, and Purdue University's MBA program. You can learn more about my books at http://www.caraputman.com. And if you'd like a copy of my legal suspense novella, Dying for Love, simply connect with me here (http://www.caraputman.com/contact/) , and I'll send you the link.

Digitus 233 by K.D. Emerson

 

Dystopian...or is it?

Digitus 233 is a book that makes you think. It is classed as Dystopian but reads as if it could be true. I enjoyed reading Zeph and Zander's story. The plot moves along at a decent pace and really holds your interest. I am looking forward to reading Digitus Rising as Digitus 233 ends in a cliffhanger. So grab your favorite beverage and snacks, then head to your blanket fort for a thrilling read.

I read this on Kindle Unlimited. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

Digitus, the world’s dominant corporation, has studied human nature for centuries. They are experts who expand on a human’s natural gifts and talents to create supreme world leaders in all major areas of science, art, religion, music, and leadership. A select few young adults are handpicked each year to join the elite.

As a final test of induction into Digitus, Zander’s team finds themselves ejected from a Learjet and land on a barren arctic island. They come together in an effort to survive and escape. Unfortunately, escape is short-lived when a nuclear powered, ballistic missile submarine rescues them, and a computer malfunction threatens an all-out nuclear attack on North America.

Time is running out as Zander’s brother Zeph struggles to uncover the truth behind the corrupt organization that holds the future of the world in its grasp.

Tick Tock.

About the author:

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K.D. Emerson is an award-winning author of suspenseful fiction.

She spent a good deal of time as a teacher in a life long ago. She also wrote non-fiction for others as a ghostwriter. Since that time, she left reality behind and has devoted herself to her first love - writing fiction.

Emerson delights in creating thought-provoking and action-filled stories that will bring her readers back for more. Although her writings often deal with the darkness of humanity, she dishes out healthy doses of laughter and fun along the way.

K.D. spends her free time wrangling wild horses, rafting down the Amazon, hang gliding on a toothpick, and when she's awake you will find her working on her next adventure or assisting others in creating their dreams.

Her deepest desire is to leave the earth a little better than when she arrived.

Connect with her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kimmutch.emerson

Twitter connection: @MstrKoda