The Marriage Wish by Dee Henderson

Henderson weaves a wonderful story of loss, healing, faith and learning to trust God even when we can't see the "why" in circumstances that are tough.  I believe this is her first romance book and I enjoyed it.

The story centers around mystery author Jennifer St. James who has suffered much loss... her husband, parents, & a child in a short period of time. Still grieving, angry and hurt she encounters Scott Williams who has a wealth of friendships and faith and even success in the business world but is missing his other half... Join them on the journey through the ups and downs and the lessons God has for them to learn through all of this.

Against All Odds by Irene Hannon

Against All Odds is the first book in Hannon's Heroes of Quantico series and the first time I have read this author. FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan Cooper and his partner are assigned what might be a simple protection case but nothing is ever as it seems. Monica Callahan's life becomes threatened when her estranged diplomat father is dealing with a hostage situation in Middle East. Join the characters as they learn to "talk the walk" and what faith is... with rising danger, cunning terrorist who lack any mercy this is a good read!

Evidence of Mercy by Terri Blackstock

Evidence of Mercy is the first Book in the Sun Coast Chronicles by Blackstock.  I enjoyed the story and the character development... Lynda is a lawyer and a lukewarm Christian.  She is more wrapped up in herself and worshiping what God has given her than God.  Jake is a non-believer who is living life all out for himself, his own pleasure and gain... in one moment their lives will become intertwined and never be the same.  A story of learning to trust, to have faith, to love and serve others as well as to forgive.

Wonderful!

Ransomed Dreams by Amy Wallace

Ransomed Dreams is the first book in Wallace's Defenders of Hope Series and also the first book I have read by this author. 

Ransomed Dreams follows the lives of Gracie Lang and FBI Agent Steven Kessler.  Gracie has been hit hard with sorrows and losses but continues to try to walk with God.  Kessler has had his own bumps in the road and has distanced himself from God.... Circumstances will bring their two lives together and they will both have to learn to forgive those who have hurt them and turn to and trust God. 

This book had high ratings on Amazon... and I am not sure if it is just me and a busy schedule that kept me from really getting into it or that it just wasn't as good as the ratings would have you believe.  I found it to be something I liked ok but was kind of predictable.  I am not sure if I will finish the series... we will see.  Maybe I will give this author another shot down the road. 

Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist

I finished Gist's newest book last night and really enjoyed it! Set at the Biltmore Estate and the Asheville area of North Carolina in 1898 you follow the story of Tillie who is aspiring to be Mrs. Vanderbilt's lady's maid and mountain man turned foot man, Mack as they try to keep their jobs, not fall in love, and solve a cover-up at the town orphanage. 

Around chapter 3 I got hooked and didn't want to put it down!  A wonderful story... with several good insights into our humanness and our desire to be something more... for ourselves or for God? 

Indivisible by Kristen Heitzmann

Heitzmann's newest novel is a fast read, filled with wonderful characters, an engaging storyline and more! 

Police Chief Jonah Westfall is struggling to hold on to his sobriety, solve a weird crime involving animals that could escalate into something more dangerous, keep his town clean of drugs, and deal with some interesting relationships...

Four and half stars!

Before I Wake

Over my recent vacation I got to read this book - it is not fresh on my mind but I can tell you that I really enjoyed it!  There is one complaint I have and that is that I would have liked more... ummm like a second book to follow!   In one area Henderson leaves the conclusion to your imagination... sigh!  It was still a good mystery to read!