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Murder Comes By Mail (A.H. Gabhart) – Review

Publisher’s Description Deputy Sheriff Michael Keane doesn’t particularly enjoy being touted as the hero of Hidden Springs after pulling a suicidal man back from the edge of the Eagle River bridge in front of dozens of witnesses–a few of whom caught the breathtaking moments with their cameras. But the media hype doesn’t last long as a new story pushes its way into the public consciousness of Hidden Springs’ concerned citizens. Photos of a dead girl arrive in the mail, and Michael becomes convinced she was murdered by the man he saved. With a killer one step ahead, things in

16 June 2016

Silence in the Dark (Patricia Bradley) – Review

Publisher’s Description Two years ago, Bailey Adams broke off her engagement to Danny Maxwell and fled Logan Point for the mission field in Chihuahua, Mexico. Now she’s about to return home to the States, but there’s just one problem. After Bailey meets with the uncle of one of the mission children in the city, she barely escapes a sudden danger. Now she’s on the run–she just doesn’t know from whom. To make matters worse, people who help her along the way find themselves in danger too–including Danny. Who is after her? Will they ever let up? And in the

17 May 2016

The Goodbye Bride (Denise Hunter) – Review

Publisher’s Description Lucy Lovett can’t remember the last seven months of her life. She doesn’t remember leaving her fiancé Zac Callahan weeks before their wedding or moving to Portland, Maine. And she sure doesn’t remember getting engaged to another man. All she remembers is loving Zac more than life itself. Zac was just beginning to get his life back on track after Lucy left him with no explanation. And now she’s back—vulnerable, homeless, and still in love with him. Has he been given a second chance with the only woman who stirs his passion and haunts his dreams? Lucy

7 May 2016

Back in the Saddle (Ruth Logan Herne) – Review

Publisher’s description It’s been a long time since Colt Stafford shrugged off his cowboy legacy for shiny Manhattan loafers and a promising career on Wall Street. But when stock market manipulations leave him financially strapped, the oldest son of legendary rancher Sam Stafford decides to return to the sprawling Double S ranch in Gray’s Glen, Washington. He’s broke, but not broken, and it’s time to check in with his ailing father, and get his legs back under him by climbing into the saddle again. He doesn’t expect to come home to a stranger pointing a loaded gun at his

7 April 2016

Keeper of the Stars (Robin Lee Hatcher) – Review

Publisher’s Description When her mother died from pneumonia, Penny Cartwright was heartbroken. But now, after burying her younger brother just 12 years later, she is devastated. Anger, guilt, and sorrow cloud Penny’s mind, and the last thing she wants is to be reminded of her pain—but that’s exactly what happens when a stranger comes to town. Trevor Reynolds has been chasing fame for more than a dozen years, but his musical career can’t get off the ground. While on the road, an accident kills his young drummer, Brad Cartwright. Trevor wasn’t behind the wheel, but he still blames himself . .

22 March 2016

Of One Tongue (Willow Dressel) – Review

Nabella heard Tomar’s voice nearby. “Did you hear that?” “We must have spooked some animal,” Jokaan said. Nabella caught a glimpse of the men and relief surged through her. The urge to climb from the tree and rush to them flew through her. But…she would be in big trouble. Hasty decision made, she tucked the loosed end of the jupe between her knees and pressed against the trunk. “There it is. Same as the others,” Tomar said. “Looks like another caracal.” “I think Jabari is right. Someone is trying to curse you, Jokaan.” Nabella heard her father sigh. “I

19 February 2016

The Mermaid Moon (Colleen Coble) – Review

“What is that guy doing?” Carol twisted around to take in the fast-moving boat. “It’s probably kids out enjoying the day. Give them a blast on your horn. They might not see you.” “I don’t see how they could miss me.” Mallory leaned over and gave a couple of toots on the horn, but the boat didn’t slow. Carol could make out two figures on the craft, but they both wore hooded sweatshirts and she couldn’t make out much about their features except that they were both Caucasian. When she heard the first buzz past her ear, she dazedly

18 February 2016

A Spy’s Devotion (Melanie Dickerson) – Review

Julia folded the original piece of paper and put it back in its hiding place in the drawer. She quickly folded the copy she had made into a very small square and held it in her palm. Too nervous to look anymore, she closed the drawer and stood up, grabbing the keys off the desk. She strode to the door and listened. Not hearing anything, she carefully opened the door. She looked both ways in the corridor and then stepped out and closed it behind her. She still had to take the keys back to the valet’s room. She

11 February 2016

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