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Deadly Pursuit
Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon is suspense at it’s best. Alison Taylor has a soft heart and agrees to help her police-detective brother’s new partner, ex-Navy Seal, Mitch Morgan out of a pickle. Mitch needs a date to attend a wedding and her brother convinces her she’d be saving him from all the single vultures. Since he’s new in town and she has nothing better to do, she agrees. However after making the promise she wishes she hadn’t until she opens the door and meets Mitch. Mitch can’t believe he agreed to a set up. His new partner gave him a sob story about how his sister was injured in…
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Under the Cajun Moon
Under the Cajun Moon, by Mindy Starns Clark had me squirming in my seat thanks to the swamp setting and not so friendly reptiles. Chloe rushes home to New Orleans to see her father who was shot. But her plans are thwarted when she is framed for murder and finds herself in the middle of a treasure hunt. When she makes bail an old acquaintance helps her escape the media and subsequently helps her to solve the mystery surrounding her father and his treasure. This novel touched on forgiveness and understanding how the words we say can have a strong impact on others, whether positive or negative. I enjoyed Under…
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Killer Headline
What do the mob and green eyes have do to with one another? That’s what Journalist Violet Kramer seeks to figure out in Debby Guisti’s romantic suspense, Killer Headline. Violet is in over her head, but refuses to back down, even when cop Clay West warns her she is messing with the wrong people. Clay realizes nothing he says will convince Violet to let the story die a quiet death and determines to protect her. I hesitate to tell you more because I don’t want to give anything away. I’ve read this book twice and enjoyed it both times. If you’d like to read more about it check it out…
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Point of No Return
Suspense and romance at its best. Ace pilot, Mae Lund’s nephew is missing in the country of Georgia. She calls Chet, her former boyfriend for help since he has contacts in that region. He warns her to stay away from war torn Georgia. But nothing will keep her from finding her nephew. Chet Stryker’s security agency isn’t doing well and he is desperate to provide security for something other than birthday parties.Then the CIA shows up in his office requesting he go to the one place on earth where there is a bounty on his head–Georgia. Mae’s nephew is missing along with a warlord’s engaged daughter. He must find them…
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Code Blue
Kudos to Dr. Richard Mabry author of Code Blue a medical romantic suspense. The characters were believable and engaging. I only missed not getting inside the heroes head a little. Cathy returns to her home town and opens her own private medical practice. She has dreams of success as a general practitioner, but someone in Dainger, Texas wants her dead. The story opens with someone running Cathy off the road and leaving her to die. But she is a survivor and drags herself from the accident. She is found by Will, her high school sweetheart. Will makes sure she gets the medical help she needs and much more. To be…
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OCW Conference
I attended the Oregon Christian Writers conference this week and was impressed with the quality of education and attending editors and agents. The conference was held at Aldersgate Conference Center just outside of Turner Oregon. The site was new for OCW and a challenge for many thanks to the steep climb to a residence lodge and a couple class rooms, but overall the place was excellent. If you’re a writer, or even thinking about becoming one, Oregon Christian Writers put on a fantastic conference for both fiction and non-fiction writers. I’ve been attending conferences for six years now and this particular one is at the top of my “best” list.…
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Fatal Judgment
Fatal Judgment by Irene Hannon is a winner! This book reminds me of Dee Henderson’s O’Malley series. U.S. Marshal Jake Taylor is put on protection detail for federal judge Liz Michaels when her sister is shot while inside Liz’s apartment. He is not happy about the assignment based on information he’d received about her. However, the woman he meets is much different than expected and he suspects he was misinformed. The romantic tension and suspense in the book propelled me through the story. Both characters are strong and compelling. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series which releases this month. I’ve included the link to Fatal…
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Love Finds you in Carmel by-the-Sea
https://www.sandradbricker.com/images/carmel_cover.jpg Love Finds you in Carmel by-the-Sea was a delight, but struck me as very different than other books I’ve read by Sandra. The characters were younger than she usually writes and the humor wasn’t laugh-out-loud, however I still enjoyed it and found myself smiling many times throughout the book. I take books with me where ever I go to kill time while waiting for my kids, or appointments, and I observed a few people wondering what I was grinning about. If you are in the mood for an easy feel good read then this book is for you. Annie Gray is laid off and lives in her grandmother’s attic.…
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Dissapointments
Like many aspiring writers and those already published, the news that Heartsong Presents would be closing hit me in the gut. My agent had sent a proposal for a manuscript I had written specifically for them. There really is no other major outlet to submit it to. I spent two days devastated over the news. Then another week thinking about what I should do. I’m tossing around the idea of posting a chapter every Friday on this blog. If I do, will I ruin any chance of ever getting my baby published? What’s your opinion? As a teaser, I’ll post a summary below. Let me know what you think. Do…
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Best Breakfast Ever, Beach Dog Cafe
Had breakfast here today. I saw this place on line and thought I’d try it out. I have to say it was amazing. The cafe is very small–only five tables inside and one outside, but the food, oh my. The servers were friendly and I suspect the place is family run, but I don’t know for sure. You can find the Beach Dog Cafe in Lincoln City Oregon.