Book Beginnings and Friday56
This week I'm highlighting two books, one I'm currently reading, and one I've read which will be released on May 24th.
Fatal Code
About the book:
In 1964, a group of scientists called the Los Alamos Five came close to finishing a nuclear energy project for the United States government when they were abruptly disbanded. Now the granddaughter of one of those five scientists, aerospace engineer Elinor Mitchell, discovers that she has highly sensitive information on the project in her possession--and a target on her back.
SNAP agent and former Navy cryptologist Kekoa Young is tasked with monitoring Elinor. This is both convenient since she's his neighbor in Washington, DC, and decidedly inconvenient because . . . well, he kind of likes her.
As Elinor follows the clues her grandfather left behind to a top-secret nuclear project, Kekoa has no choice but to step in. When Elinor learns he has been spying on her, she's crushed. But with danger closing in on all sides, she'll have to trust him to ensure her discoveries stay out of enemy hands.
Natalie Walters sucks you into the global race for space domination in this perfectly paced second installment of her SNAP Agency romantic suspense series.
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Book Beginnings
"Death has no sting."
Friday 56
In his questioning, Kekoa's grip had loosened on Garcia and he pulled himself free, but instead of charging forward like a lion, ready to devour the threat, he just stood there, silent.
My thoughts so far
I was looking forward to this one ever since I shut the cover on book one.
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One Fine Day
About the book:
All she wants is a fresh start...
Chloe Beason LaRue left Hearts Bend after high school, determined to never look back. She shed her unrequited crush on Sam Hardy, moved to Paris, went to pastry school, found a good job, fell in love, and got married. She was happy in France. Then her husband tragically died. Now, Chloe just wants to move forward…but when her mom’s health is in jeopardy, Chloe heads right back to Hearts Bend where she’s hired as head baker for Haven’s, the premier bakery in town. She has no idea that moving home will push her right into the arms of the man who broke her heart.
He's not looking to fall in love...
Tennessee Titans quarterback Sam Hardy has too many broken memories in Hearts Bend to Return. But when he’s sidelined by an injury, he desperately needs to invest in something to safeguard his future. Haven’s Bakery is up for sale—and his business partner believes the deal is too good to pass up. He has no idea that the owners have hired the one girl he can’t seem to forget…and the last thing he expects is to be her boss.
But it’s a recipe for romance…
Back in Hearts Bend for the first time in ten years and thrown together at Haven’s Bakery, Chloe and Sam have a second chance at first love. Indeed, the more time Sam spends selling pastries, the more he sees a new future. But when Paris beckons Chloe back, where does her heart belong? Can they find the recipe for leaving regrets behind and start something new?
Escape to Hearts Bend for a sweet story of romance, faith, and an unexpected happy ending.
All she wants is a fresh start...
Chloe Beason LaRue left Hearts Bend after high school, determined to never look back. She shed her unrequited crush on Sam Hardy, moved to Paris, went to pastry school, found a good job, fell in love, and got married. She was happy in France. Then her husband tragically died. Now, Chloe just wants to move forward…but when her mom’s health is in jeopardy, Chloe heads right back to Hearts Bend where she’s hired as head baker for Haven’s, the premier bakery in town. She has no idea that moving home will push her right into the arms of the man who broke her heart.
He's not looking to fall in love...
Tennessee Titans quarterback Sam Hardy has too many broken memories in Hearts Bend to Return. But when he’s sidelined by an injury, he desperately needs to invest in something to safeguard his future. Haven’s Bakery is up for sale—and his business partner believes the deal is too good to pass up. He has no idea that the owners have hired the one girl he can’t seem to forget…and the last thing he expects is to be her boss.
But it’s a recipe for romance…
Back in Hearts Bend for the first time in ten years and thrown together at Haven’s Bakery, Chloe and Sam have a second chance at first love. Indeed, the more time Sam spends selling pastries, the more he sees a new future. But when Paris beckons Chloe back, where does her heart belong? Can they find the recipe for leaving regrets behind and start something new?
Escape to Hearts Bend for a sweet story of romance, faith, and an unexpected happy ending.
Both sound promising. Glad you enjoyed the one and are enjoying the other.
ReplyDeleteFatal Code was such an enjoyable read!
DeleteTwo very different books but both equally enticing! Must say I'm currently in the mood for more low-stakes books so I'd probably go for 'One Fine Day' myself! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ A Universe in Words
Thank you! Hope you had a great weekend.
DeleteA tempting read. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE ROAD TRIP”
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed it!
DeleteHappy reading and happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Have a great weekend!
DeleteI just discovered Natalie Walters thanks to Jaime Jo Wright and put the first book in the series on hold. I still have to wait for my library to get the second book, so I am not in a huge rush to read the first book, especially because I have so many books I need to read for various challenges. But I am definitely looking forward to it. I'm also really looking forward to this new book by Rachel Hauck and Carrie Padgett. I recently discovered her books and have really enjoyed the ones I've read so far. A bit different than the suspense I've been reading primarily this past year, but really great love stories.
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy it! Suspense is my favourite genre!
DeleteMy first line this week is from When The Meadow Blooms by Ann Gabhart:
ReplyDeleteFebruary 27, 1925
“You will never be completely well. Tuberculosis leaves it’s mark on your lungs.”
Who, that sounds like a sad opening.
DeleteI look forward to reading both of these!
ReplyDeleteFatal code!
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