Book Review! Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard

This book was really good! It hooked me from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat.

I really enjoyed the characters and how well they played off eachother. They were the kind of people I would love to know in real life.

Elizabeth Goddard is a very talented writer. The way she is able to weave each element of this story together without overpowering the other elements is amazing. The faith, romance, and suspense just flow so nicely together.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own*

Book review! Unknown Threat by Lynn H. Blackburn

This book was amazing, I was hooked immediately and I didn’t want to put it down.

These characters felt so real and I really wish I could know them in real life. The way they fought to better themselves was inspiring.

I love the way Lynn H. Blackburn always is able to gently weave some suspense, romance, and faith into a story. I never feel like one part of the story overpowers the others.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own*

Book Review! Active Defense by Lynette Eason

I have started to just assume I’m going to be indisposed for a while because I can never put them down. This book was no exception.

I was hooked from the beginning and man I was not ready for this story to be over.

Everything about this book was incredible. I loved the characters, the storyline, and how well the romance, suspense, and faith aspects blended together.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Book Review! Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

This book was amazing! It was the perfect conclusion to an action packed series, although I was sad to see it end. 
I loved these characters! They were so perfect for each other and relatable. They were the kind of people I would love to know in real life. 
This book was a perfect blend of suspense, romance, and faith. They were woven together so beautifully that nothing overshadowed anything else. 
I highly recommend this book to anyone.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of the book mentioned above in the hope that I would review it on my blog. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

Book Review! Star of Persia: Esther’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith

Title: Star of Persia: Esther’s Story

Author: Jill Eileen Smith
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: March 3, 2020

Description from Goodreads: “In an effort to complete a war his father had planned to win, King Xerxes calls every governor, satrap, and official in his vast kingdom to his palace in Susa to strategize and feast. When they finally leave, he decides on one more week of frivolity, which ends in the banishment of his favorite wife, something he never intended to do. But when he discovers Esther, Xerxes is sure he has a second chance at happiness.

In her wildest dreams, Esther could never have imagined that she would end up as queen of Persia. Yet she knows better than to become complacent. Another of Xerxes’s wives is vying for position, and his closest advisor has a deep and dangerous grudge against Esther’s adoptive father. Caught in the middle of palace politics, Esther will find herself in an impossible position: risk her life or consign her people to annihilation.

With her impeccable research and her imaginative flair, Jill Eileen Smith brings to life the romantic, suspenseful, and beloved story of Esther, queen of Persia.”

Review: This book was really good! I love Jill Eileen Smith’s biblical fiction. She has a way of bringing me back to that part of the Bible to reread. I always find her stories are accurate to what is in the Bible.

I was drawn in right away and got completely absorbed in the story. I was able to forget what was going on around me when I was reading.

I love the direction Smith took with this story. It stayed true to the Bible, but I was impressed with where she took these characters beyond. It was incredibly well done and definitely feasible.

Recommendation: I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys Biblical fiction.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of the book mentioned above in the hope that I would review it on my blog. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

Book Review! Starfish Pier by Irene Hannon

I really can’t say enough about this incredible series. Each story is just as good as the previous one and that usually doesn’t happen.

This small town won my heart in the first book, and I never want to leave at the end of each book. The way the characters care about each other is inspiring.

I was drawn into this book from the begining and couldn’t put it down. It was a perfect feel good book to read during this lonely and stressful stay at home time.

I highly recommend this book and series to anyone!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own*

Book Review! Star of Persia: Esther’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith

Title: Star of Persia: Esther’s Story

Author: Jill Eileen Smith
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: March 3, 2020

Description from Goodreads: “In an effort to complete a war his father had planned to win, King Xerxes calls every governor, satrap, and official in his vast kingdom to his palace in Susa to strategize and feast. When they finally leave, he decides on one more week of frivolity, which ends in the banishment of his favorite wife, something he never intended to do. But when he discovers Esther, Xerxes is sure he has a second chance at happiness.

In her wildest dreams, Esther could never have imagined that she would end up as queen of Persia. Yet she knows better than to become complacent. Another of Xerxes’s wives is vying for position, and his closest advisor has a deep and dangerous grudge against Esther’s adoptive father. Caught in the middle of palace politics, Esther will find herself in an impossible position: risk her life or consign her people to annihilation.

With her impeccable research and her imaginative flair, Jill Eileen Smith brings to life the romantic, suspenseful, and beloved story of Esther, queen of Persia.”

Review: This book was really good! I love Jill Eileen Smith’s biblical fiction. She has a way of bringing me back to that part of the Bible to reread. I always find her stories are accurate to what is in the Bible.

I was drawn in right away and got completely absorbed in the story. I was able to forget what was going on around me when I was reading.

I love the direction Smith took with this story. It stayed true to the Bible, but I was impressed with where she took these characters beyond. It was incredibly well done and definitely feasible.

 Recommendation: I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys Biblical fiction.

 

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of the book mentioned above in the hope that I would review it on my blog. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

Welcome to Isaiah’s Legacy Blog Hop – Stop #11

Welcome to Stop #11

Welcome to Isaiah’s Legacy Blog Hop – Stop #11

1 Week~ 24 Blogs ~ 3 Incredible Prizes!

Learn a little about Isaiah’s Legacy and enter multiple giveaways while picking up CLUES at each stop. Compile all the clues, submit the final PHRASE at the last stop, and you’ll be entered to win one of 3 Grand Prizes!

What are the prizes? They’re completely unique to the winners!

Mesu will contact each winner personally to chat about what they would most like to see in Israel, and then she’ll SHOP for just the right gift while touring Israel, March 6-19! She’ll then purchase a personal and memorable gift specifically chosen for each of those three winners and ship them to each one when she returns. How fun is that?!

How does the Scavenger Hunt & Blog Tour Work?

• Begin at Stop #1. At the end, you’ll find a CLUE and a link to the next stop. Progress to each stop IN ORDER.
• Collect all the clues—in order—and submit the full phrase at the last blog stop in the Rafflecopter form. Every stop has a clue, so be sure not to skip any along the way!
• You may enter the final giveaway only once and win only one grand prize.
• The Hunt begins 2/19/20 at noon EDT. Deadline for entries is Tuesday, 02/25 at midnight Eastern.
• For best results, hunt through our list using Chrome or Firefox as your browser (not Explorer).

There is NO RUSH to complete the hunt—you have a whole week! As you visit each blog, it’s our hope that you get to know Mesu’s BFF team and discover the heart behind Isaiah’s Legacy.

Greetings!

My name is Alyssa Ross. Isaiah’s Legacy is the first book I have helped promote as part of Mesu’s BFF team. I love that each of her books send me back to the Bible to reread the Biblical account of these people. I always find that her books were well researched and accurate when compared to the Bible.

If you love Mesu’s books like I do, or if you haven’t read anything by her yet and want to, be sure to sign up for her newsletter. As a special perk, if you sign up now, you get a free digital copy of Adnah’s Legacy, the prequel novella to Isaiah’s Legacy: https://mesuandrews.com/

Thanks for stopping by! Remember to write down your CLUE before clicking to the next stop.

Here’s the Stop #11 Stuff!

Clue to write down: never

Link to STOP #12: https://thebeccafiles.com/2020/02/18/isaiahs-legacy-blog-hop-stop-12

Bookmark STOP #1 so you can check the tour schedule and get back on track if at any point you get lost or find a broken link.

Enjoy the hunt!

Book Review! Collision of Lies by Tom Threadgill

Title: Collision of Lies 
Author: Tom Threadgill
Rating: 4/5

Description from Goodreads: “Three years ago, a collision between a fast-moving freight train and a school bus full of kids led to devastation and grief on an unimaginable scale. But a fresh clue leads San Antonio police detective Amara Alvarez to the unlikely conclusion that one of the children may still be alive. If she’s correct, everything law enforcement believes about the accident is a lie.

With time running out, Amara must convince others–and herself–that despite all evidence to the contrary, the boy lives. And she will do everything in her power to bring him home.

A fresh voice in suspense, Tom Threadgill will have you questioning everything as you fly through the pages of this enthralling story.”

Review: This story has you on the edge of your seat from the first page and never lets up. I was hooked right away and didn’t want to put it down. This was such an interesting and terrifying premise. This is the type of story that’s interesting to read about but I pray I never read about it in the news.

The characters were excellent and I found them easy enough to relate to. Their chemistry and the way they interacted with each other was always respectful. I found that inspiring.

Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Suspense.

 

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of the book mentioned above in the hope that I would review it on my blog. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

 

 

Book Review: The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli

This book was so beautifully written and captivated me from the beginning. I am not usually a fan of time slip novels, but I have loved both of the ones I have read from  Heidi Chiavaroli. She has a way of bringing the times together in a way I haven’t experienced in any other book.
I loved all of these characters. They felt real and I felt like I could relate to them. I love history, and the Revolutionary War particularly so I loved how well this was done. I felt it was historically accurate and well portrayed. 

I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Even if you aren’t a fan of this type of book, give it a try, it might surprise you.

 
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in hopes that I would give an honest review. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.*