A Hope Unburied by Kimberly Woodhouse


MY REVIEW:

I love how versatile author Kimberly Woodhouse is. Just recently she has taken me from a modern day Alaskan suspense to a no less intriguing historical mystery set mostly at Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, Utah. A Hope Unburied concludes her Treasures of the Earth series with a most satisfying tale that tweaked my imagination more than once.

I do not remember ever having heard of the “bone wars” so the content of A Hope Unburied was a welcome change. I also loved reading about Eliza, a wealthy young woman who wasn’t afraid to go against society’s mandates in order to fulfill her dream of working as a paleontologist. Not only that, but her close relationship with Devin Schmitt, the son of a servant, defied expectations of one of her standing. I loved how he dropped everything to run to Eliza’s aid when she needed him. The possibility of their relationship becoming more than friendship was tantalizing.

A Hope Unburied was filled with well defined, interesting characters, a peek into formerly unknown history, plenty of mystery and suspense, and a bit of romance. The added faith element as both Eliza and Devin learned how to put their trust in God rather than their own strengths was inspirational. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series. Each can stand on its own but are so much better as a whole.

I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.


ABOUT THE BOOK:

Book: A Hope Unburied (Treasures of the Earth Book Three)

Author: Kimberley Woodhouse

Genre: Historical Romance

Release date: September 24, 2024

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Beyond the perilous landscape lies a love that defies extinction. . . .

In the bustling world of paleontology in 1916, Eliza Mills defies societal expectations to pursue her passion. Having published her early groundbreaking papers under a false name, she has finally earned her place at the Carnegie Museum and seizes the opportunity to work at Dinosaur National Monument with a renowned paleontologist. But things in Jensen, Utah, aren’t what they appear. When Eliza gets the chance to dig up bones at a ranch with a dark history, it sparks a chain of events that will rock the very fabric of her carefully constructed world.

Devin Schmitt, Eliza’s closest friend since childhood, harbors unspoken feelings for her but knows he will never be able to win her heart. Just as he vows to give her up for good, Eliza begs him to visit her in Utah for another grand adventure. He reluctantly agrees, and within a few days of his arrival, he and Eliza find themselves entangled in a web of danger where the stakes are much higher than they ever anticipated. Together, Devin and Eliza must hold on to God as their hope as they navigate a treacherous terrain of betrayal to unbury the truth and save Eliza from those who wish to see her fail.

 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than forty fiction and nonfiction books. Kim and her incredible husband of thirty-plus years live in Colorado, where they play golf together, spend time with their kids and grandkids, and research all the history around them.

MORE FROM KIMBERLY:

A couple of years ago, I asked readers on my Facebook page what they were interested in reading in Christian fiction. When one reader and friend suggested I write about the Bone Wars, I was intrigued and instantly excited. I had no idea how much of a blessing writing the Treasures of the Earth series would be.

I traveled all over western Colorado, eastern Utah and southern Wyoming, looking at the incredible displays of bones of magnificent creatures of our past. Stopping at every tiny museum along the way, and even driving miles and miles into the middle of nowhere to find just the right setting for The Secrets Beneath. But it was going to Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, Utah that truly helped these three books come to life.

The monument was established in October 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson. The 80 acres encompassed the Carnegie Quarry, where paleontologist Earl Douglass was digging, trying to find intact dinosaur skeletons to send back to Carnegie’s museum in Pittsburgh. Eventually, President Franklin D. Roosevelt expanded the park to encompass more than 200,000 acres.

But this monument wouldn’t exist without the determination of one man: Earl Douglass. I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Diane Douglass Iverson, his granddaughter, during one of my research trips. She was generous with her time and memories as she shared her grandfather’s journals and memories with me. The longer we talked, the more the idea for what would be the third book of this series took shape. Though Earl is not a primary character in Eliza’s story, his presence and impact on the science of paleontology is felt through the pages.

In fact, each chapter of all three books has a quote from the book his son created out of his journal entries, titled Speak to the Earth and It Will Teach You. I am grateful to Diane for the opportunity to share his struggles, hopes, and dreams with my readers.

With this last book, I hope you enjoy Eliza’s joyful spirit, as well as her struggles to find her place in this world. She’s a spirited young woman with a passion for fossils and how God has created this incredible planet. You’ll get to visit Dinosaur National Monument with her, seeing the founding of this great national treasure through her eyes. I hope you love visiting there in your imagination and that you get the opportunity to visit on your own someday. But even more than that, I pray that, like Eliza, you find joy and confidence where God has placed you in His story.


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70 North by Kimberly Woodhouse

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for 70 North by Kimberley Woodhouse hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


 


MY REVIEW:

A chillingly realistic suspense, 70 North by Kimberly Woodhouse is the riveting conclusion to the author’s Alaska Cyber Hunters series. A diabolical, power hungry killer continues to keep the team on their toes as they race against time to prevent a major catastrophe that could cause untold loss of innocent lives.

 The story is related through several points of view including the killer, David “Mac” McPherson, and Tracie Hunter. The killer, who enjoys tormenting the team seems to grow more demented and dangerous by the hour. Mac is determined to make the man pay for the deaths of his wife and daughter. Tracie, a surgeon who saved Mac’s life is drawn into the battle when she is signaled out by the terrorist. Although the team is working around the clock, the killer seems to always be one step ahead of them as if he knows their every move. Catching him before it is too late seems to be an impossible task.

But God… If Mac and Tracie can come to terms with what makes them so driven and turn the case over to God, perhaps the outcome might be positive. But are they able to do it and interpret the clues that have been right before their eyes the entire time?

70 North is a true page turner with excellent character development and a realistic plot that is frightening if one dwells on the possibilities. Extreme suspense, action, danger, and a touch of romance fill the pages that explore what it means to have faith and trust in God. I highly recommend 70 North as well as the entire series.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by JustReads Publicity. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.


ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: 70 North
Series: Alaskan Cyber Hunters #3
Author: Kimberley Woodhouse
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

The Cyber Solutions team has managed to stay one step ahead of the madman who has killed so many. From the original 26 Below cyberattack in Fairbanks to the 8 DOWN serial murders in Anchorage and beyond, they matched wits with the killer and stopped him from reaching his ultimate goals.

But final judgment is coming. And this time, there may be no defeating him.

David “Mac” McPherson has a personal stake in making sure this predator stays down for good. His family died in the cyberattack. Mac knows that God says “vengeance is mine”—but surely an exception can be made.

Surgeon Tracie Hunter is determined to stay sober and keep saving lives in Fairbanks, Alaska—even if it means being a little obsessive. After all, that same kind of determination is how she kept Mac alive after the murderer targeted him. And she won’t let Mac run himself into the grave looking for payback; he’s come to mean too much to her.

Then someone hacks into the system at Tracie’s previous job as a medical examiner and frames her in a murder cover-up. There’s no one else skilled enough to create a digital trail this incriminating—the killer is back in action, exploiting cybersecurity weaknesses to destroy lives. Can Mac stay focused and stop the next attack when his own vulnerability is exposed? Or will his need to make someone pay for his pain allow the maniac to pull ahead and win at last?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kimberley Woodhouse is the best-selling author of more than thirty books and novellas, including A Deep Divide, Bridge of Gold, and The Mayflower Bride, as well as the coauthor of the Heart of Alaska series with Tracie Peterson. Kimberley’s writing has earned a Carol Award, the Christian Market Novel of the Year, the Holt Medallion, and many others. A proud former resident of Alaska, she now lives and writes in Colorado where she’s traded in her hat of “Craziest Mom” for “Nana the Great.”

Connect with Kimberley by visiting kimberleywoodhouse.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of 70 North and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 16, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 23, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Fireproof by Susan May Warren

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Fireproof by Susan May Warren, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


 

MY REVIEW:

A classic Susan May Warren tale, Fireproof wraps up the Chasing Fire: Montana series with a bang. Filled with adventure, danger, action, and suspense along with sizzling romance, the story moves at warp speed as Crispin and Jade race against a blazing forest fire to remove a stolen nuclear missile from dangerous terrorists.

Jade is determined to prove herself to make up for past mistakes. Crispin just wants to finish his mission in order to get his life back. In this race against time, the pair face one obstacle and injury after another but both refuse to give up.

Fireproof is one of those books that refuses to let the reader go until it’s satisfying conclusion so I suggest not beginning it unless you have plenty of time. It could keep you up until the wee hours. This book could easily stand on its own but will be so much better after reading the entire series. I was hooked from book one and expect other readers will be also.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by JustReads Publicity. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.


ABOUT THE BOOK:

Series: Chasing Fire: Montana #6
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: September 17, 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Can they save the town, find a missing nuke, and protect their hearts from getting burned?

Jade Ransom is a tough-as-nails smokejumper with something to prove. Haunted by a past mistake, she’s determined to show she has what it takes to lead her own team. But on her first day fighting a raging wildfire, she rescues an injured yet mysteriously driven man from the flames—Crispin Lamb, who has even bigger problems than her.

Crispin has been secretly hunting the dangerous criminal organization called The Brotherhood for years. After already saving his sister from them and getting severely beaten, he’s now on the hunt to find Henry, a man who may have stolen a nuclear missile from the gang. If Henry does have the nuke, Crispin needs to keep it out of the Brotherhood’s hands at all costs, as they have plans to sell the weapon to Russia.

With the wildfire bearing down and The Brotherhood closing in, Crispin and Jade are thrust together in a deadly race to find Henry and the potential nuke before either create an even greater catastrophe. But as their attraction grows amid the threats surrounding them, can they overcome the secrets of their pasts to save the town from total destruction?

With explosive twists, sizzling chemistry, and high-stakes danger around every burning tree, this thrilling romantic suspense will keep you gripped until the smoldering final page. Fans of Susan May Warren’s epic romantic adventures won’t be able to put down Jade and Crispin’s race against the clock to stop a nuclear threat all while battling fiery odds and the flames igniting between them.


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A Thieving at Carlton House by Erica Vetsch

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for A Thieving at Carlton House by Erica Vetsch hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


 


MY REVIEW:

In  A Thieving at Carlton House, Erica Vetsch launches her new Of Cloaks and Daggers series. In it readers will find favorite characters from her previous series and some of them will be starring in new roles of their own, particularly Bertie and Phillipa who have been assigned to work together as an investigative team by the Duke of Haverly. Readers of the previous series will suspect that they can expect a good mystery with plenty of action and suspense plus a surprise or two along the way. They will not be disappointed.

Bertie has always done his undercover work as an inebriated dilettante who most people overlook. He has now been instructed by the Duke that he is no longer to work in that manner but needs to be seen as a serious man who intends to settle down with a wife and children. Self-proclaimed bachelor, Bertie is not so sure he likes that role. Phillipa, once a well-known courtesan has escaped that life and her goal is to establish a school to help unfortunate girls by training them in skills that will enable them to escape that life. She and Bertie both have reservations about working together but are determined to not disappoint the Duke.

A valuable jewelry set has gone missing from the Prince Regent’s residence and he has given them a deadline for solving the crime. Bertie and his team have searched and questioned everyone that could possibly be involved but each clue only produces more questions – and murder. Will they be able to solve the mystery before the Prince Regent’s return?

I quite enjoyed A Thieving at Carlton House with its well defined characters, cloak and dagger mystery, and a strong message of faith and redemption. A hint of romance left me eager for the next volume of this series. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by JustReads Publicity. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.


ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: A Thieving at Carlton House
Series: Of Cloaks & Daggers #1
Author: Erica Vetsch
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: September 17, 2024
Genre: Regency Mystery Romance

Unlikely alliances form when a killer is on the loose… but who can be trusted?

The Home Office has asked Sir Bertrand Thorndike to head an investigation into stolen royal jewels. And as with everything concerning the Prince Regent, discretion is paramount.

It’s the perfect chance for Bertie to step out of his brother’s long shadow. Unfortunately, his superior, The Duke of Haverly, has a plan that makes him balk: in order to sell his cover, Bertie must play the part of a man looking for love, ready to reform his rakish ways. The duke is willing to let Bertie name his own investigative team, but his recommendation that the team include Philippa Cashel has Bertie on his guard. Does the duke–known for his behind-the-scenes machinations–have an ulterior motive?

Philippa Cashel escaped her life as one of society’s best-known courtesans, devoting her life to helping other women in dire straits. So when Sir Bertrand Thorndike approaches her about joining his team as an agent of the Crown, she is skeptical. Why her? She’s focused on getting her school for underprivileged women up and running, not in cloak-and-dagger skullduggery. Her hope is that if she labors hard enough at her charity work, she might begin to feel worthy of God’s forgiveness of her past.

When one of Philippa’s rescued girls is arrested for stealing the royal jewels and another is murdered, Philippa will risk partnering with Bertie to find the loot and stop the killer.

Two brilliant minds–with two wary hearts–and one cunning deceiver are on a collision course in Regency England.

Beloved Regency author Erica Vetsch begins this new series with all the elements that keep her readers coming back. From historical accuracy to rousing mystery to deep character faith journeys, A Thieving at Carlton House will please Regency lovers–and anyone else who loves a great story.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Rochester, Minnesota.

Connect with Erica by visiting ericavetsch.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of A Thieving at Carlton House and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 16, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 23, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. International prize ebook and egift card. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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