Another great read from Faith Gibson
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Another great read from Faith Gibson. I'll be reading more from this series A contemporary mm romance between a rock star and a doctor.
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I am really enjoying the Pleasant Valley Series by Marta Perry. I have become very caught up in her characters and am anxious to read more about them. Especially in book #3 Anna's Return about Leah's sister Anna who 'jumped the fence' and left her Amish community 3 years ago and now returns unmarried with a baby.

 I thought both book #1 Leah's Choice and Book #2 Rachel's Garden were very well written and thoroughly engaging novels. I am also very happy the way each succeeding book includes characters from the preceding book.
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This is the first book that I've read by Synthia Williams but it definitely won't be my last! I loved Faith Logan and Irvin Freeman's story and I hope there's a story for Faith's twin sister!
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Secrets and lies to cover those secrets  - that seems to be a constant thread in a book from Lisa Renee Jones, and when you add in some compelling characters and sexual tension that is off the chain hot  and you get Provocative.  Tangentially connected to the Inside Out Series, in that our heroine Faith is an artist and known (and promoted quietly) by Chris Merit, the story plays with her desire / need to paint and her struggles to keep her family vineyard afloat after her fathers death, her mothers mismanagement and subsequent death and her lack of available cash.  Enter Nick, an attorney with a reputation that precedes him into every interaction, the body-.language and approach of a Tiger stalking his prey, and a deep desire to discover every one of Faiths secrets, and just why she was responsible for his own fathers death.

From the start, the cat and mouse games in this story are strong: and its actually refreshing to see that the aggressor is ostensibly Nick, but Faith does step up (and in) to assert her own control  giving their interplay and banter a wonderful push and pull, despite all of the underlying currents between them.  From Faiths agent who has his own set of issues (including being the best friend of her ex) to the conflicting decisions from Nick as he struggles with the seeming lack of Faiths involvement in a situation he is convinced was directly responsible for his fathers death, the bill collectors and a bank pushing to foreclose on the winery  the elements twist around one another like a Gordian Knot, each revelation brings another question or three while only answering part of one.

Clearly breaking with plenty of unanswered questions, the story captivates and provides plenty of conjecture, even as every earlier moment where you think you know  you didnt.  Riding the knife edge of tension, the unacknowledged emotions and the revelations that Nick searched her out (without telling her exactly why) should have readers finding him difficult, but his determination to keep her close and protected, even as he struggles with his own initial desire to discover her involvement in the death of his father make him a rather tortured but ultimately honorable man, despite the lies.  A touch of the familiar in terms of progression and story unfolding, with plenty of hot steamy sex to bring the emotional tension and self-reflection to a head, the story isn't wholly different from other and longer series that Jones has created, but an excellent example that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning, wondering and reaching for a cold drink.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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After hearing so many great things about Faith Andrews' work, I had to jump in and give her a try. This is the first title of hers that I have read but it will not be the last. Her plot, pacing and character development were spot on for the story she was telling.

The book follows the story of Tessa as she struggles to overcome some traumatic events in her past and move forward with her life. She has been deeply scarred but is ready to put the past behind her to give her son, Luca a better future. As she starts her new job, she finds herself face to face with a blast from her past, her best friend Riley's younger brother, Marcus. Time has been good to Marcus, he is now a famous, tattooed, muscled underwear model. When he sees Tessa he can't believe his eyes. He is immediately drawn to her and finds himself thinking about her non-stop.

As they grow closer, they start to bring out the best in each other. It is very sweet. Marcus is taking Tessa back to the person she was before her life got crazy. And Tessa is opening Marcus up to the possibility of a forever. When things come to a head, Tessa and Marcus are forced to make some hard decisions. They face obstacles at every turn, both of their pasts and the wrath of Riley. It wasn't pretty but their flaws only made their journey that much more relateable. There were times I wanted to jump into my kindle and lock them in a room together so they could hash it out.

The cast of secondary characters in this book is what sealed the deal for me. There was Riley who was both aggravating and endearing in the way only a protective older sister can be. She didn't want to lose her best friend, again, if things went wrong between Tessa & Marcus. In Marcus' corner, there was Beck. While I didn't approve of some of his actions (no spoilers on that one), I liked the calming effect that he had on his best friend. Of course, there were the "bad guys" in Zach and Skylar. There were a few moments that stopped my heart and had me thinking, no, no, just no!

The conclusion of Keep Me was a perfect set up for another wild ride. I can not wait to dive into the next installment in this series, Keep Her, Riley's story. I know it is going to be amazing if the ending to Keep Me is anything to go by.
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If you love Christian romance novels you will love this one.  Scripture quotes at the appropriate times.  Intriguing and mysterious story lines.  Felt the emotions of the characters.  Moved me to tears at times.  Wonderful written testimony of faith.  Lookong forward to reading more of the Edgemont series
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Beneath Copper Falls by Colleen Coble is another wonderful faith based suspense story for Rock Harbor fans. Dana Newell attends a military ball with her brother, Chris. Although Chris is not her blood brother, the family ties are a bitcomplicated. During the ball Dana meets a friend of Chris, Garrett Waterman. When she looks into his eyes, she is suddenly attracted to him.

The story skips ahead and finds Dana in trouble and needing to get away from Garret. He has shown violent tendencies and she is afraid he will kill her. Dana is a strong woman who has known the heartache of loss in the past, and she will not be abused by Garret. She goes back to Rock Harbor to live with Chris in the extra floor of his three story renovated home.

She is a dispatcher with 911 services and loves her job. She has her dog, Phantom who is being trained for SAR. Dana feels that God has opened a door of escape for her and she is making sure to slam it shut on the troubles and hurts in her past. As the story progresses we find Garret will not give up on his plans to torment Dana. Even though she feels safe with family and friendshow is she to know there may be more than one psychopath in her life! I don't post spoilersbut want you to read the book!

I enjoyed this book so much and once I stated reading I did not want to put it down. The characters are well developed and you create a bond with them as events happen. I also appreciate the faith based theme where the characters are not afraid to acknowledge their belief in God and prayer.

Thank you Colleen for a wonderful story which reminds us to look beyond appearances to find the worth in others.
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Faith arrives in Carolina to check on an island property that was willed to her by a relative she never knew. When she arrives at Graystone where shell be staying, she meets the moody, broody son of the owner, Alex. No matter how she tries, hes quite and sullen, rude and closed off. And shes terribly attracted to him despite it all.

Alex lost his wife a few years ago and every relationship with friends and family has been affected by it. Hes tossed in limbo and unsure how to dig himself out. Meeting Faith only grates against all the walls hes built around himself. Since arriving hes watched her blossom, embracing her southern roots and he wants nothing more than to take her into his arms. But that will never happen.

This couple were complicated and well written. Its a rather angsty journey they have to travel to find contentment in their lives, but not the kind of angst that makes you gnash your teeth. Watching Faith release her past familial constraints and grow into a stronger, better woman was like feeling the Georgia sun on my face. When Alex slowly begins to allow her inside and let go of his past I just wanted to hug him so tight. They were both looking for something more, neither recognizing that thats what they were doing or how to find it.

I absolutely loved this book! It was filled with lots of family, humor, southern charm, mystery and suspense. It surprised me how well the mystery/suspense portion was written. I am new to this author and Holy Moses but Ive definitely got to check out her other work!

This is an honest review of an advanced copy provided by NetGalley and Kindle Press.

Dual POV
Safety  H texts his regular hookup, trying to get h off his mind, but she is unavailable. She is never in the book again. He is not a manwhore and other than his wife, this is the only person mentioned that he has slept with.
Possible Triggers
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Blood of the Earth is a spin-off  from Faith Hunter's outstanding Jane Yellowrock series. We get to see a few old friends and definitely make new friends in this introduction.
Being a long time reader of Faith's work, I was looking forward to this first book in her Soulwood Series.  I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!
Nell Ingram was introduced to us in a short story called "Off the Grid" when Jane Yellowrock needed assistance to locate a missing vampire.  That story gives us a glimpse of Nell, who seems to be not only alone, but lonely.  Nell has a talent for being able to 'read' the land, and the land her.

Blood of the Earth is an awakening for Nell.  When Rick La Fleur, from PsyLED along with a woman, Paka pull into her driveway, she senses that her life is going to change.  And change it does.  Rick wants Nell's help in finding kidnapped girls, but the help he wants puts her right back into God's Cloud of Glory Church, a cult that she escaped.

Blood of the Earth lays the groundwork for what I expect to be a long and excellent series.
I cannot wait for November to get the next book in this series, Curse of the Land.
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Carrie Stuart Parks hits another home run with The Bones Will Speak, her sophomore novel. In my opinion, shes a cross between Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell for the Christian market, which I find refreshing and exciting. Her knowledge of forensic art only makes her novels that much more believable. I loved digging along with the multi-layered heroine (a forensic artist). Shes savvy, tough, a little snarky and resourceful, but shes also tender and relatable. From page one I was hooked and stayed on the edge of my seat, literally gasping at one point with a surprising twist. I wish I could rate the book higher. I absolutely loved it and cant wait for the next book. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.
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Loved this book! Lance is great character. Enjoyed seeing the rest of the crew as well. Live these Gibson boys!
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I really enjoyed the faith component to this story.  I also enjoyed the pure relationship between the characters and the realistic pain life can bring and how they recovered from thier loss and pain in a constructive way! I would read more of this author's work!
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Oh wow, these Gibson boys get hotter and hotter! I thought Walker would be my weakness but Lance has him beat! This is such a brilliant heartwarming romance. It wasn't insta-love it was friendship and attraction that builds up and up and just explodes. So much swooning!!

I loved Mariah and Lance together, the hilarious banter, sexual innuendo and delicious sweetness between them was total hot, sexy and swoon-worthy. They may try to deny their feelings staying behind those friendship/colleague lines but it won't take long till those lines are leapt across.

I really liked seeing the other Gibson boys and of course Sienna. I can't wait for Machlan's story as I am completely intrigued over Hadley!
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You can't go wrong with Rachel Gibson.  While this may not be my #1 favorite Rachel Gibson book like "See Jane Score", this one stays pretty high on my list.  And actually, I think this book is better than the last couple she's come out with. Once I got started, I couldn't put the book down.  I loved the two characters and their quirky banter and steamy romance. They were very well matched.  I'm glad Rachel is staying with the hockey theme cause I can't get enough.  My only complaint is that she isn't writing fast enough!  Can't wait for the next one!
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Another great book in this great series! I couldn't wait to read Scarlett's story and it didn't disappoint!
(Received a copy for an honest review)
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This is the third book in Gibson Vaughn series. It takes a bit of a different direction than the first two.  I would suggest reading them first.

In Cold Harbor we meet up with a damaged Gibson Vaughn and are taken on his personal journey to redemption. We are not sure if he will find his way back to the person he once was or if this is the new Vaughn. He has become this shell of a person having been imprisoned for months, in solitary confinement.

Once he gets out we are not sure if Gibson can make sense of himself or life as he now knows it.  There are characters from Gibson's imagination that will either help him or hurt him in search peace of mind and stability in his life. On this adventure Gibson seeks for answers, revenge and his family. As you continue to read you learn more about Vaughn's past and are reintroduced to other characters that you find in the first two novels. The author, Mattgew FitzSimmons, carefully orchestrates this journey and ties up loose ends from the other novels. Then at the end you realize he has left a door or two open for another novel(s).

I am so thrilled about this series and am excited that FitzSimmons wants to keep the journey going.
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I would read this book again.  I loved the plot, I loved the characters. There was drama, sex, humor and love, which in my mind is a winning combination for a successful book.  I look forward to the next S.M. Gibson adventure. Well done.