ONE FINAL TARGET by JANICE CANTORE

ONE FINAL TARGET by JANICE CANTORE is a wonderfully exciting read which will keep you guessing right to the end! I cannot recommend the novel highly enough, especially for the strong Christian message ; for example, when Detective Sam Gresham, who has been through a similar experience to Sergeant Jodi King, answers her many “why” questions about God with, “God is good….even when life isn’.” He himself carries guilt over his partner’s dearh and is therefore in a position to help the young sergeant who is riddled with guilt after being the only one in her RAT team to survive an explosive that destroys drug dealer Norman Hayes’ cabin when they are about to take him into custody. In fact, Jodie calls Sam her “guardian angel” as he seems to always be at the right place just in time to save her life…..

I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things fo you.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

THE CLOSE OF THE AGE by DR LILY CORSELLO

I found THE CLOSE OF THE AGE by DR LILY CORSELLO to be a breath of fresh air! The novel is very relevant for the times in which we live with “wars and rumours of war”, and it is a wake up call as the story follows biblical End Times prophecy, starting with the Rapture of believers and going on through the horrors of the Tribulations until the Thousand Year Reign of Christ on earth. 

Ben Goldberg is left behind with his father Simon when his mother, a Jewish believer in Christ, disappears together with her Messianic congregation. Ben’s girlfriend Elira, who is very intelligent and works for the Department of Defense, is sure there must be some scientific reason for what has happened and is also sure that the charismatic leader of the New World Order, Ibrahim Mizrah, will bring order to the chaos…….

We see man’s depravity reaching a new level as those who have become believers since the disappearances are hunted like animals…..

I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.

I have read and enjoyed all the Left Behind books I could lay my hands on, and am really glad to have found this one. I highly recommend The Close of the Age as an excellent and inspiring read.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

FINDING GRACE by LARRY RANDOLPH and JENNIFER MARSHALL BLEAKLEY

Publication date 17/10/23

FINDING GRACE by LARRY RANDOLPH and JENNIFER MARSHALL BLEAKLEY is the beautiful true story of how Larry and Susan Randolph were led to start Canines for Christ and how this ministry “brought people to God one paw at a time.” As we read these incredible stories we are “amazed at what God can do through willing heart and wagging tail.” As the dogs and their owners work together to show God’s love to those who need it, we see the Holy Spirit move in wonderful ways, bringing peace and restoration to those who are hurting. The men and women who work for Canines for Christ are true ambassadors for Christ alongside their beloved pets. I like the way there is no rush involved as both man and dog take time to make friends and love on those  they minister to. In fact someone gave thes dogs the name -  “Jesus in fur!”

I am a dog lover, but this book will speak to anyone who cares about their fellow man. Also this ministry is an excellent way of spreading the gospel of Christ.

I cannot reommend Finding Grace highly enough as a truly inspirational read.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

MARSHALING HER HEART by MARY CONNEALY

Publication date 17/10/23

MARSHALING HER HEART is the third novel in the Wyoming Sunrise series by MARY CONNEALY. Although it can stand alone, I am glad I have read all three books in this exciting and inspirational series. 

The story takes place in 1871 in Pine Valley, where, although the Wainwright boothers who led the Deadeye Gang are dead, there is still fear that the gang is alive  and well, and ready to strike again. Becky Pruitt, who left her abusive father and started up her own very successful ranch, with ex U S Marshall Nate Paxton working for her, agrees to letting her ranch be the headquarters for the search, Nate’s brother Sal and two other marshalls work under cover as cow hands on the ranch to follow a lead…..

Becky’s two friends, Mariah, who runs a blaksmithing business, and Nell, who is Justice of the Peace in the area, are both married, making Becky feel lonely.

All three women are good examples of women’s liberation…

I like the godly characters (althugh of couse there are also viklains in the mix) and the strong Christian message of the importance of forgiveness and of honouring one’s parents, rnnning through the book….

I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiing things for you.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

DYSFUNCTION JUNCTION by ROBIN W PEARSON

Publication date 6/2/24

DYSFUNCTION JUNCTION by ROBIN W PEARSON is the story of the three Winters sisters, Frances Mae, Annabelle and Charlotte, who have been badly affected by their mother’s narcisistic selfishness and chronic neglect. Frankie,  the oldestt, virtually brought them up with the help of Miss Hattie, a godly neighbour, and is now the mother of four who she is determined to raise with the loving care she never received herseflf.

Annabelle is married, with a stepson she adores, and is pregnant. She battles with rejection, especially because she doesnot know who her father was. 

Charlotte is a successful psychologist who is very unsure of herself, although she gives a different impression. She is determined to never marry. When Miss Hattie telephones them with a request, they get together around the problem of “What do we do with Mama?”……

Whereas the glimpses into their horrible childhood are sad, I love their heated and sometimes amusing conversations as they try to come to terms with this problem and how their decision will affect their grown up lives. As old memories come to light they find it hard to forgive their mother. As Frankie says to Charlotte, “I’m still at that junction, dear sister, between hurtin’ and healin’. Give me time.”

I like to see how the Lord deals with each of them, drawing them to Himself.  In this inspirational and well written book we are reminded that “families are part of God’s design. Although they are flawed they are beautiful. “

I cannot recommend Dysfunction Junction highly enough for the heartwarming story, unforgettable characters and strong Christian message.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

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