Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Review: The Keeper

The Keeper The Keeper by Charles Martin
My rating: 💛💛💛

Similar to the other books in this series, this story is filled with hurt and darkness due to the trafficking plot, but also hope and healing as part of the journey after being rescued.


I actually enjoyed the flashbacks of the start of Murph’s journey. It was nice to see how helping others was just part of who he was and though he struggled with the harsh realities of the path he chose, he could not help but step up.


With action and secrets and  a few twists which caught me by surprise, this was an engaging read and a good conclusion to the series.



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

Review: Book 1 - The Water Keeper 
Review: Book 3 - The Record Keeper 

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About the book:


Combine James Patterson and Colleen Hoover and you'll start to understand why readers are riveted by the Murphy Shepherd gripping action, heart-wrenching emotion, and deep questions that deserve to be considered.

In this fourth book in the Murphy Shepherd series, Murphy knows Bones didn't hesitate to give his life to stop the evil perpetuated by his brother, but there's still work to be done. Though Frank is gone, his organization is not, and almost even before Bones's funeral in Arlington is complete, Murph receives a call that the three daughters of presidential hopeful Aaron Ashley have been taken and there are no leads.

The girls' lives on the line and time is of the essence. But Murphy has never done this without Bones. How can he grieve his friend and mentor, figure out who he is without Bones, and navigate a new role for himself with team . . . all while putting total focus into finding these daughters?

When his daughters are finally rescued, Ashley steps back from the presidential race. But Murph knows something about the timing is a little too convenient for the senator who steps in to take his place. The far-reaching tendrils of Frank's organization are entangled even here, and Murph and his team will stop at nothing to root them out.

About the author:




Charles Martin is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. He and his wife, Christy, live in Jacksonville, FL. Learn more at charlesmartinbooks.com; Instagram: @storiedcareer; X: @storiedcareer; Facebook: @Author.Charles.Martin

Can't Wait Wednesday! The Accused

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 one looks good!


About the book: The Accused




When a popular college student is murdered, her international roommate, Anneliese, becomes a prime suspect. But law professor Margeaux Robbins doesn't believe that the quiet, lonely German girl in her class is the killer.

Chase Crandall is a burned-out defense attorney ready to extricate himself from the grind of criminal law. After he loses a client to tragedy, he's ready for an in-house corporate position.

When Chase is assigned to Anneliese's case, Margeaux is horrified. She doesn’t want him to provide legal counsel—not after what happened to his past client. And not with the evidence incriminating Anneliese.

Despite their mutual misgivings, the lawyer and professor pair up to find the killer and prove Anneliese's innocence. Will they be able to untangle the mystery—and navigate their growing interest in one another—before the wrong person is charged with murder?

What are you waiting on this week?

Review: The Keeper

The Keeper by Charles Martin My rating: 💛💛💛 Similar to the other books in this series, this story is filled with hu...