Saturday, March 30, 2024

Review: Random Acts of Murder

Random Acts of Murder Random Acts of Murder by Christy Barritt
My rating: 💛💛💛💛
I do not know why I waited so long to read this book.

I really enjoyed this romantic suspense with a few humorous moments. Holly Anna was an interesting character and though I found myself a bit frustrated a few times because I felt so she should have been upfront with Chase, I enjoyed following the clues and murders to the reveal of the murderer.

I am looking forward to more future Holly Anna and Chase adventures.

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About the book:


When Holly Anna Paladin is given a year to live, she embraces her final days doing what she loves most—random acts of kindness. But one of her extreme good deeds goes horribly wrong, implicating Holly in a string of murders. Holly is suddenly in a different kind of fight for her life. Only two other people know Holly was at the site of the murder, and one of them is the killer. Making matters stickier is the fact that the detective assigned to the case is her old high school crush and present day nemesis. The clock is ticking as Holly is forced to play a dangerous game. Will Holly find the killer before he ruins what’s left of her life? Or will she spend her final days alone and behind bars? Holly Anna Paladin Random Acts of Murder Random Acts of Deceit Random Acts of Malice Random Acts of Scrooge Random Acts of Greed Random Acts of Fraud (coming soon) Clean and wholesome mysteries with a side of faith, romance, and humor! Fiction/Christian/Mystery/Suspense

About the author:



Christy Barritt is an author, freelance writer and speaker who lives in Virginia. She’s married to her Prince Charming, a man who thinks she’s hilarious—but only when she’s not trying to be. Christy’s a self-proclaimed klutz, an avid music lover who’s known for spontaneously bursting into song, and a road trip aficionado. She’s only won one contest in her life—and her prize was kissing a pig (okay, okay… actually she did win the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Suspense and Mystery also). Her current claim to fame is showing off her mother, who looks just like former First Lady Barbara Bush

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.


Review: Just Look Up

Just Look Up Just Look Up by Courtney Walsh
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Just Look Up was a slow building, deep emotional contemporary fiction.

I bought and listened to the audiobook which I really enjoyed, and I think I was more invested because I was listening to the audiobook vs reading the book version.

Lane Kelley had a lot of emotional struggles from her younger years, which drew her to be driven and to prove she is the best person for the job. I adored Brooks as the male hero.

This might not be an easy book for all readers, since there is a subtle story line of emotional bullying due to physical appearance/not being part of the popular crowd but though this is a difficult topic, so relevant to what most girls are facing growing up.

The ending was one of my favourite scenes.


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About the book:


After tirelessly climbing the ranks of her Chicago-based interior design firm, Lane Kelley is about to land her dream promotion when devastating news about her brother draws her back home--a quaint tourist town full of memories she'd just as soon forget. With her cell phone and laptop always within reach, Lane aims to check on her brother while staying focused on work--something her eclectic family doesn't understand.

Ryan Brooks never expected to settle down in Harbor Pointe, Michigan, but after his final tour of duty, it was the only place that felt like home. Now knee-deep in a renovation project that could boost tourism for the struggling town, he is thrilled to see Lane, the girl he secretly once loved, even if the circumstances of her homecoming aren't ideal.

Their reunion gets off to a rocky start, however, when Ryan can't find a trace of the girl he once knew in the woman she is today. As he slowly chips away at the walls Lane has built, secrets from his past collide with a terrible truth even he is reluctant to believe. Facing a crossroads that could define his future with Lane and jeopardize his relationship with the surrogate family he's found in the Kelleys, Ryan hopes Lane can see that maybe what really matters has been right in front of her all along--if only she'd just look up.

About the author:


Courtney Walsh is a novelist, theatre director, and playwright. She writes small town romance and women's

fiction while juggling the performing arts studio and youth theatre she owns and runs with her husband. Her debut, A Sweethaven Summer, hit the New York Times and USA Today e-book bestseller lists. Her novel, Just Let Go, won the Carol Award in 2019 and Just One Kiss was a 2020 Christy Award Finalist.

A creative at heart, Courtney has also written two craft books and several full-length musicals. She lives in Illinois with her husband and three children and a sometimes naughty Bernedoodle named Luna.

Visit her online at www.courtneywalshwrites.com.
 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Can't Wait Wednesday: Vanishing Legacy

Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings that spotlights and discusses the books we're excited about that we've yet to read. Generally, they're books that are yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

Excited for another Elite Guardian suspense which will be released April 2024 on Amazon. If you can't wait it is already available on certain resource sites.

About the book: Vanishing Legacy








For this Elite Guardian, protecting her client’s daughter just got personal.

Elite Guardian Alana Flores, former LAPD underwater dive detective, just wants a fresh start in Savannah, Georgia, with her son, Rocco. Hoping to repair their broken relationship, and provide a safer, more stable life, nothing could be more disastrous to her hopes than when they find a terrified, autistic child in her shed.

Oh no.

Enter Cash Thomas, a widowed trauma surgeon struggling to raise his autistic daughter, Penny. He’s put his wife’s disappearance and presumed death behind him…until someone tries to kidnap his daughter. Terrified of losing Penny to the same cartel that supposedly killed his wife, he turns to Alana and the Elite Guardians.

But is Sonia really dead? Or is she behind the kidnapping attempts? Cash and Alana must keep their children safe, uncover the truth about Sonia, and find a way to outsmart the cartel before it's too late.

And what about the spark between them? Could this be the fresh start they both long for? Certainly not while their children are in danger. And when their worst fears happen, will they lose everything?

With heart-pounding foot chases on River Street, underwater thrills off Tybee Island, and a climactic showdown at Forsyth Fountain, Vanishing Legacy will leave you breathless.

Elite Savannah
Book 1: Vanishing Legacy
Book 2: Hunting Justice
Book 3: Guarding Truth

Elite Guardians Collection
Book 1: Driving Force
Book 2 Impending Strike
Book 3: Defending Honor
Book 4: Christmas in the Crosshairs

What are you waiting on this week?

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Review: The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane

The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
My rating: 💛💛💛

Rating 3.5

I really liked books one and two and set out expecting to like this third book in the series as well.

However, for me, the first half of the book was really going at a slow pace. It was only after the 50% mark when the pace, action, suspenseful moments increased along with my enjoyment of the story.

Included in this story were still the unique descriptive words the author is known for, along with all the weird quirky characters the author can come up with.

What I really loved about this book though, is how Kit grew into her new identity and had to discover how to still be her while taking on the new titles and responsibilities of being a wife and mother.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Review: The Bride of Blackfriars Lane


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About the book:


Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Detective. Kit Forge wears many hats, and if that's not enough, she's partnered with her father to open a new detective agency. It's hard to be all things to all people, but Kit never shies away from the impossible. Despite her hard work and good intentions, some things fall through the cracks. Namely, her husband. But Jackson barely notices. He's too busy putting out his own fires. As the new chief inspector of a busy London station, he must salvage the disaster left behind by the former police chief--an obstacle made all the harder when the superintendent breathes an ultimatum down his neck. Against her father's advice, Kit takes on a case involving a missing child, one in which she and Jackson become a little too emotionally involved. . .and end up endangering their own little girl in the process. Can Kit and Jackson learn that just because they can say yes doesn't mean they should?


About the author:




I hear voices. Loud. Incessant. And very real. Which basically gives me two options: choke back massive

amounts of Prozac or write fiction. I chose the latter. Way cheaper. I've been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. I seek to glorify God in all that I write...except for that graffiti phase I went through as a teenager. Oops. Did I say that out loud?

Top Ten Tuesday: Nature

 Join in the Top Ten Tuesday fun! Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

I am not a huge fan/follower of books to movie etc, so I am rather going with a Nature theme this week. It is getting warmer here in The Netherlands and during my morning runs I am enjoying the trees starting to turn green again. So here are 10 books who has green/trees on the cover:

1. If the Boot Fits



2. Finding Evergreen



3. A Tendor Hope



4. Colors of Truth



5. Dawn at Emberwilde



6. Voice of the Ancient



7. A Dance in Donegal



8. Paper Hearts



9. The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn



10. Unveiling the Past




Monday, March 25, 2024

Weekend Wrap-Up: March 25th

 

 

It’s Monday! What are you reading? is hosted by Book Date.

This weekend we went to Gent in Belgium, exploring with the family but I also ran my first ever marathon.  I finished and survived!





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Which Avid Reader do not add to their shelves! I try to limit mine to review books since I have so many owned on my TBR to read.  So did I add to my shelf this week? 

No ARCs this week.






Bought: None






Friday, March 22, 2024

Book Spotlight Friday! The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane

 


Book Beginnings and Friday56


Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by My Head is Full of Books and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two.  First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is my Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you're reading.

I am enjoying this one.  There is always quirky characters to be found in Michelle Griep's stories.


The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane







About the book:


Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Detective. Kit Forge wears many hats, and if that's not enough, she's partnered with her father to open a new detective agency. It's hard to be all things to all people, but Kit never shies away from the impossible. Despite her hard work and good intentions, some things fall through the cracks. Namely, her husband. But Jackson barely notices. He's too busy putting out his own fires. As the new chief inspector of a busy London station, he must salvage the disaster left behind by the former police chief--an obstacle made all the harder when the superintendent breathes an ultimatum down his neck. Against her father's advice, Kit takes on a case involving a missing child, one in which she and Jackson become a little too emotionally involved. . .and end up endangering their own little girl in the process. Can Kit and Jackson learn that just because they can say yes doesn't mean they should?



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Book Beginnings

Three years ago, Kit Turner had been skiffing marks.

Friday 56

Was holding on to fear and disgrace making him into a selfish monster?

My thoughts so far

The first half of the book was a slower build for me, but I feel the pace is starting to pick up.


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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cover Reveal: Guarding Truth

Another stunning cover from what I am expecting to be a great Romantic Suspense from the Elite Guardian collection:





Elite Guardians: Savannah Book 3: Guarding Truth by Kelly Underwood (releasing October 15)

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Pre-order sale price: $4.99 each (ebook)

Retail price after release: $7.99 each (ebook)

Available in ebook, print, and audiobook


Guarding Truth by Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood

The truth might destroy them both…

Former Army Ranger turned elite bodyguard Juliette Montgomery never forgot fellow solider Caleb Styles—or her feelings for him. But when the guy saved her life, it cost them their relationship.

Now, years later, Caleb hasn’t forgotten her either. But he has no idea she also lives in Savannah, Georgia, where he’s the guardian of his niece, Ivy, after her parents were killed.

Then he discovers that his brilliant niece’s computer skills have attracted a notorious hacker group. More, when Ivy tracks the hackers, she endangers Caleb's cyber-security company. Enter his need for the Elite Guardians.

The very last person Juliette thought she’d see again—let alone be assigned to protect—is Caleb. But no matter the attraction between them, she can’t afford to let her heart take over. Her focus has to be on protecting Caleb and Ivy. After all, they need all their wits about them to find the hackers and unravel their plans.

When they discover the hackers’ true intent, it becomes a race against time. But it too late to protect their hearts from the truth?

An electrifying blend of suspense, chemistry, and unbreakable bonds, this romantic thriller is a must-read for fans of the Elite Guardian series.

About the Authors:

Lynette Eason is the best-selling, award-winning author of over sixty books. Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards including the Carol, the Selah, the Golden Scroll and more. Her novel, Her Stolen Past was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network. Lynette can be found online at www.lynetteeason.com

Kelly Underwood’s favorite things are reading, writing, and drinking coffee. She was born in New Hampshire, but don’t ask her about snow, because she’s been a Florida girl since she was twelve. She writes book reviews for her blog bestinsuspense.com and is an active member of the Central Florida chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers. She’s a sucker for a good suspense novel, the kind you have to read cover-to-cover until the mystery is solved and the bad guys are in handcuffs. If you’re looking for her, she’s probably on her back patio with a Kindle in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Visit Kelly at kellyunderwoodauthor.com




Review: Double Indemnity

Double Indemnity Double Indemnity by Robert Whitlow
My rating: 💛💛💛

This was an interesting legal thriller with the author explaining the legal terms in such a matter that any reader from the street can follow the legal communications.

This was a slow building mystery for me. I had my suspects, and it seemed to all fall into place in the end.

Conner and Liz were interesting characters and easy to connect with. I especially enjoyed Conner’s story where he had to keep his faith amidst the challenges he faced, while also trying to lead and motivate a church.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*


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About the book:


Someone stands to gain millions of dollars from a hunter’s accidental death . . . unless that death wasn’t an accident. Matt and Elena Thompson present the picture of perfection. But their enviable life isn’t all it seems. Their marriage is on the rocks, and financial disaster looms. Then Matt is killed in a hunting accident, and the questions and accusations begin to mount. Attorney Liz Acosta, newly arrived in the mountains of north Georgia after graduating from law school, plans to get some job experience on her resume before returning home to seek a position with a big-time firm. Intellectual pastor Connor Grantham isn’t sure that shepherding a rural congregation is what he ultimately wants to do with his life. Drawn to philosophy, theology, and nature, he’s beginning to feel more at home in north Georgia—especially after he meets the brilliant and energetic Liz. While Liz and Connor spend more time with each other and discover just how compatible two people from wildly different backgrounds can be, they’re also being drawn into the shadowy world of Matt and Elena Thompson. As the couple’s marriage counselor, Connor finds himself in the middle of their explosive arguments. As Elena’s attorney, Liz is caught in the tailspin created by Matt’s death. Together, Connor and Liz attempt to solve the mystery of what really happened to Matt. If his death is ruled an accident, then the double indemnity clause in his life insurance would go into effect, essentially doubling the payout. But as Liz sorts through the legal paperwork of who stands to gain an immense sum of money from Matt’s death, Connor is accused of the unthinkable with much more at stake than millions of dollars.

About the author:


Robert Whitlow is the best-selling author of legal novels set in the South and winner of the prestigious

Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. A Furman University graduate, Whitlow received his J.D. with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the staff of the Georgia Law Review. A practicing attorney, Whitlow and his wife, Kathy, have four children. They make their home in North Carolina.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Review: Dubiosity

Dubiosity Dubiosity by Christy Barritt
My rating: 💛💛💛

Dubiosity was my first book by this author, and I can understand why so many readers recommend Christy Barritt.

Between these pages I found an action-packed mystery which kept me engaged.

Though I did guess the suspect correctly just because of some suspicious behaviour, it was still fun to see if I was correct.

I was a bit surprised that Savannah shared her suspicions so easily to people possibly involved.

Overall an enjoyable presentation.

*I listened to the audiobook on Everand.*

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About the book:


Savannah Harris vowed to leave behind her old life as an intrepid investigative reporter. But when a friend raises suspicions about two migrant workers who’ve gone missing from the sleepy coastal town Savannah calls home, her curiosity spikes.

As ever more eerie incidents begin afflicting the area, each works to draw Savannah out of her seclusion and raise the stakes—for both Savannah and the surrounding community. Even as Savannah’s new boarder, Clive Miller, makes her feel things she thought long forgotten, she suspects he’s hiding something too, and he’s not the only one. Doubts collide in Savannah’s mind: Who can she really trust?

As secrets emerge and danger closes in, Savannah must choose between faith and uncertainty. One wrong decision might spell the end…not just for her, but for everyone around her.

Will she unravel the mystery in time, or will doubt get the best of her?

About the author:



Christy Barritt is an author, freelance writer and speaker who lives in Virginia. She’s married to her Prince Charming, a man who thinks she’s hilarious—but only when she’s not trying to be. Christy’s a self-proclaimed klutz, an avid music lover who’s known for spontaneously bursting into song, and a road trip aficionado. She’s only won one contest in her life—and her prize was kissing a pig (okay, okay… actually she did win the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Suspense and Mystery also). Her current claim to fame is showing off her mother, who looks just like former First Lady Barbara Bush

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.

Can't Wait Wednesday! Everything's Coming Up Josey

Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings that spotlights and discusses the books we're excited about that we've yet to read. Generally, they're books that are yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This cover screams fun. This newly updated version will be released April 2024:

About the book: Everything's Coming Up Josey






'I need you,' the tall, ridiculously good-looking missionary had declared, his words reverberating through the entire church. Wait—he wasn’t talking just to Josey? Oops, because suddenly she’s not in Gull Lake, Minnesota anymore. Instead, she's found herself in Moscow, Russia, as a missionary for a whole year. Oy! Really, she just wanted to escape her chaotic hometown, where her sister ran off and married her ex, and her heart still pines for Chase, 'the one that got away.' But life has a funny way of throwing snowballs, and now she's in Russia, spreading the good word and navigating a land of vodka, fur hats, and passionate hearts. As she immerses herself in the vibrant Russian culture, from haggling for fruit at the Moscow market to braving the icy weather, Chase's memory lingers…and just when she starts to think she's finally moving on, fate throws them back together. Will Josey take a chance on love and rekindle the flame with her hometown sweetheart, or will she embrace the allure of Russia, and a new love that sets her heart ablaze? With Susan May Warren's signature blend of humor and heart, "Everything's Coming up Josey" is a vintage rom-com that will leave you laughing, swooning, and rooting for Josey's happily ever after in this hilarious and heartwarming tale.

*Previously published in 2006 by Steeple HillThe Josey SeriesBook 1: Everything's Coming Up JoseyBook 2: Chill Out, JoseyBook 3: Get Cozy, Josey

What are you waiting on this week?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Review: Riot

Riot Riot by Ronie Kendig
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Riot was an action-packed military thriller, filled with suspenseful moments, heartbreaking events, and some fun lol moments when Paisley struggled to keep Riot controlled.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ,” Paisley recited Galatians 6:2. “I’m so grateful to God for our friendship.”

This author was mentored by Ronie Kendig, and it ended in a great novel with a lot of accurate military language, great banter among team members, descriptive action scenes and dealing with hard realistic issues.

Beau (Danger) and Paisely were strong characters with a lot of hurt from the past which still crept through in the present. Their pasts were not pretty but they tried each day to make the best of their today.

this crazy peace. When I asked her about it, she told me that if my image of God depends on my experiences and feelings, my faith will constantly waver. But if I hold on to who the Bible says He is, nothing can shake my faith. That changed everything for me.”

Riot - I loved this four-legged hero. I felt that the author did a great job of showing the loving attitude of man’s best friend, but the dangerous war-hero side as well.

I also loved the way the characters’ spiritual struggles and faith came naturally as part of the plot and who the characters were.

Bravery isn’t being fearless. It’s being scared and doing it anyway.”

I love this series and am looking forward to the last two books coming out later this year.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Breed Apart Legacy:
Review book 2: Chaos

Breed Apart Series by Ronie Kendig:

About the book:


Navy SEAL K-9 handler Beau “Danger” Maddox is at the top of his game—until an op goes south, leaving him physically and mentally scarred. Separated from the Navy, he’s determined to requalify as operational and get back in the action so he can take down the deadly South American cartel that killed his team. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a beautiful new neighbor and her dog…

Trafficking survivor Paisley Reyna became a trauma counselor to help others after a harrowing captivity at the hands of the notorious Guerrero Cartel. When she unexpectedly inherits her cousin’s home and retired military working dog, Riot, she seizes the chance to eke out a quiet life in a small town in Texas. However, the Dutch shepherd upends her plans, destroys her belongings, and repeatedly escapes next door to the intense former SEAL, who poses a threat to her peace—and maybe even her heart.

When the local sheriff asks for Danger’s expertise and Paisley’s dog to intercept a trafficking deal, they’re quickly caught up in a battle against the very cartel that marked both their souls. Along with a paramilitary team, they plunge deeper and deeper into the Venezuelan jungle—all too aware that making it out alive a second time will take nothing short of a miracle.

Review: A Noble Scheme

A Noble Scheme A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Rating 4.5

Graham had given up on insisting he wasn’t having a crisis of faith. Given up trying to explain that it wasn’t that he doubted God’s existence—it was that he doubted His goodness. It wasn’t that He questioned for a minute whether or not He was Lord—it was that he couldn’t believe the Lord loved them like James insisted He did. All evidence pointed to the contrary.

Roseanna M White always delivers unique plots with equally enjoyable unique characters.

This book was different for me to the author’s previous stories. There was still the same unique and fun mystery to solve and the intriguing banter between characters, but there was this deep emotional history between Graham and Gemma.

From book one, it was clear that there was a past between Graham and Gemma, and through the first part of the book, the author gave the reader a bit more information and clues, but I found myself impatient to see what happened and once revealed it was the last thing I expected.

The author did a brilliant job of making the reader feel Graham’s hopelessness, and Gemma’s hatred and struggle with unforgiveness.

Be prepared to be swept away on an emotional journey and keep the tissues handy.

Yates was a fun character to learn more about and I am looking forward to his story coming soon.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Review book 1: A Beautiful Disguise

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About the book:


Gemma Parks is known throughout high society as G. M. Parker, a columnist renowned for her commentary on the cream of society. Behind the scenes, she uses her talent to aid the Imposters in their investigations by gathering intel at events and providing alibis for the elite firm's members through her columns. Yet her clandestine work would be more exhilarating if it weren't for the constant presence of the gentleman who broke her heart.

Graham Wharton has never had eyes for anyone but Gemma, and she left his soul in tatters when she walked away from him. When the Imposters take on a new job to recover a kidnapped boy mistaken for his aristocratic cousin, Graham is determined to use the time with Gemma not only to restore the missing boy, but also to win back the only woman he's ever loved. As they trace the clues laid out before them, Graham must devise a noble scheme to save the boy's life and heal their hearts.

Christy Award-winning author Roseanna M. White whisks you away to Edwardian-era England in an exhilarating tale of glamor, intrigue, and romance set among high society's most elite--and most dangerous--families.

About the author:


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. She and her family make their home in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. You can learn more about her and her stories at 
www.RoseannaMWhite.com.
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Top Ten Tuesday: Spring 2024 TBR

 Join in the Top Ten Tuesday fun! Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

For the first time, thanks to our move, I will actually have a Spring TBR along with the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. 

1. Riverbend Gap


2. Just Look Up



3. Fear Has a Name



4. Random Acts of Murder



5. A Dance in Donegal



6. Taken



7. Veiled in Smoke



8. On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor



9. The Edge of Belonging



10. Shadow in Serenity





Book Spotlight Friday! The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

Book Beginnings and Friday56 Book Beginnings  is a weekly meme hosted by   Rose City Reader  that asks you to share the first sentence (or s...