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Justice Delivered by Patricia Bradley is the fourth book in her Memphis Cold Case series. Carly Smith was kidnapped at the age of seventeen. After eight years she escapes. How will her family re-act and will she be able to bring down her former captors before they seek revenge against her? This was a very riveting story. You could actually feel the tension and panic that Carly was working to overcome. This story makes you more aware of the human trafficking situation. I can o

Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green is a stand-alone novel. Set during the time of the French and Indian War. Catherine Duval is the daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father. She has always been a part of both worlds, now she is forced to take sides in a war where she would rather be a neutral. Samuel Crane, a British prisoner and her ex-fiancé, claims to have information that will end the war. When he asks Catherine to help him escape, she must decide were her loyalties

Cold Dawn by Susan Sleeman is the seventh and final book in her Cold Harbor series. This is Samantha Willis’ story. Sam finds evidence that a friend has been murdered and now she’s the next target. She calls in her team, Blackwell Tactical, to help. Matt Griffin also believes that Andy was murdered, so he shows up to do his own investigation. Only to find his ex-girlfriend has beat him to the scene. Working together they race to solve the case before Sam becomes the next vict

Code of Valor by Lynette Eason is the third book in her Blue Justice series. The story starts off with a bang and keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end. Detective Brady St. John just wants a few days of peace, quiet and rest. Instead he rescues a damsel in distress. Emily Chastain has no idea why someone is trying to kill her all she knows is that she must escape. Then Brady comes to her aid and she finally has someone she can trust. I liked how Emily was able to ch

Of Fire and Lions by Mesu Andrews is a re-telling of the Biblical story of Daniel. From the capture of Jewish prisoners sent to Babylon to the return of the remnant to Jerusalem this story takes you on a ride you will never forget. Daniel and his young friends are sent to Babylon where they are trained to serve in the king’s court. I’m not one who usually reads Biblical fiction, but I thought I’d try this one. Ms. Andrews did not disappoint! I loved the way she brought the st

Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron is the second book in her Lost Castle series. This is the story of Ireland’s fight for freedom. Spanning more than two centuries; it unites the tales of three women, woven around the Castle Chryn. The author brings to life the beautiful, breath-taking scenery that is the Emerald Isle. As you read you have no trouble imagining that you are there. What was hard was keeping up with three different stories. Each chapter alternated between the