BREAK OF DAY by COLLEEN COBLE

Publication date 4/7/23

BREAK OF DAY is the final novel in the Annie Pederson trilogy by COLLEEN COBLE and I am really sad to say goodbye to Annie, Jon Durham and their eight year old daughter Kylie, to name a few of the inhabitants of Rock Harbor, where Annie is a law enforcement officer. Whilst the novel can stand alone I suggest you read the series in order for pure pleasure.

This spine chilling roller coaster of a story, which shows the inhumanity of man at his worst, will keep you guessing until the end - will Annie and Jon have their “happily ever after” and will Annie get the chance to reconcile with her siser Sarah?……

I am not going to tell you any more as I do not want to spoil things for you.

I found Break of Day, with its well worked out plot, interesting characters, and strong Christian message of overcoming fear, an exciting and inspirational read, and cannot recommend the novel highly enough.

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

COURAGE IN THE SHADOWS by ROBIN PATCHEN

COURAGE IN THE SHADOWS is the latest novel in the Coventry Saga by ROBIN PATCHEN, but it can easily stand alone. It is a fast paced roller coaster ride, with unforgettable characters (some of whom are unforgettable for the wrong reason), an interesting romance and a strong Christian message - everything you need for an enjoyable read.

When Summer Lake recognizes the voice of the man who kidnapped and terrorized her seven years ago, she follows him into the parking lot, much to her partner Grant Wright’s horror. This sets in motion a search for Vasco Ramon, head of a Mexican drug and human trafficking cartel. 

Summer is a co-owner of the Green Beret Protection Agency, where she and Grant work as guards. She hates to be seen as weak and does not trust easily due to growing up with an abusive father. She is afraid of becoming attached to anyone, as she sees everyone who has meant anything to her abandoning her She has recently given her life to the Lord and is starting out on her Christian walk. 

Grant joined the army and trained as a Green Beret with Summer’s cousin Jon. He keeps away from his family because of the guilt he feels for his brother Bryan’s accident. He finds the work at GBPA boring, but has been in love with Summer for seven years, since he rescued her, and is determined to protect her….

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

I cannot recommend Courage in the Shadows highly enough.

THE LIBYAN DIVERSION by JOEL C ROSENBERG

Publication date 16/5/23

THE LIBYAN DIVERSION by JOEL C ROSENBERG is a political thriller which will keep you on the edge of your chair! It is the fifth novel in the Markus Ryker series, and, although it can easily stand alone, I am glad that I have read them all. It is a story of courage and determination in the face of evil, of betrayal, false accusations and bad choices made by those in authority. This author has an incredible knowledge of American and Middle Eastern politics and the book  is very relevant to the times in which we live.

Marcus Ryker has hardly recovered from the beatings and torture he experienced, when he is called upon to lead his team once agan. After an attack that seems to have gone terribly wrong and for which he is blamed, he is aproached by the president to come back and find and destroy “The Libyan” and the other Kairos operatives……

There is an element of faith, much intrigue  and some romance. I found the novel interesting, gripping and inspirational.

I cannot reommend The Libyan Diversion highly enough to anyone who enjoys this genre.

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

DOUBLE INDEMNITY by ROBERT WHITLOW

Publication date 6/6/23

DOUBLE INDEMNITY is another brilliant legal drama by ROBERT WHITLOW, with a plot that will keep you guessing, some interesting characters and a Christian message that will really touch your heart. The story takes place in Bryson, a town in the foorhills of the Appalachian Mountains, which gives rise to some lovely descriptions.

When businessman, Matt Thompson, dies in a hunting accident at the hunt organized by his firm at the Burnt Pine Tree Lodge, both Connor Grantham and Liz Acosta become involved with his feisty second wife, Elena, Connor as the pastor who has been giving the couple marriage counselling, and Liz as her lawyer. Elena does not trust anyone, particularly Matt’s first wife Anne, who has custody of his children, and his business partner Winston Boone. She seems more interested in the money that is due to her from his life insurance than is normal for a grieving widow……

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

I cannot recommend this beautifully written, exciting and inspirational novel highly enough.

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

THE TAPESTRY OF GRACE by KIM VOGEL SAWYER

Pulication date 18/4/23

THE TAPESTRY OF GRACE by KIM VOGEL SAWYER is a beautifully written historical romance novel with a great Christian message on grace, restoration of relationships and sacrificial love, based on Hebrews 4:16, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” and Romans 8:28 that says that God can bring good out of all things.

The story takes place in Alexandertol, Kansas, in 1895 with Martina Krahn starting a Frauenverein to help needy members in their Mennonite community. She soon develops an ulterior motive, hoping to draw her husband out of his misery. Augusta Dyck, a widowed school teacher, starts off on the wrong foot when she tells widower, Konrad Rempel, that he needs help with his twin sons, Volker and Walden. He eventually admits to her that his boys need a mother and asks if the Frauenverein ladies can help him find a suitable wife. When the ladies refuse, saying that matchmaking is not part of their agenda, Augusta takes it upon herself to find a suitable wife for him…..

This is a story of broken people gradually forming friendships that lead to the healing of broken relationships.

The Tapestry of Grace is a really good title for the book which I found most enjoyable and inspirational. I cannot recommend the novel highly enough.

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