An Honorable Deception by Roseanna White

 

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MY REVIEW:

Oh, how I loved The Imposters series! The  unique and often quirky characters  were not at all who they seemed to be on the surface. An Honorable Deception concludes the series and includes all the beloved characters from the previous two books. As the narrative progresses, readers will find that the Imposters continue to add new members to its ranks.

In this installment, Yates takes front stage as he takes on a new case. Not only does he need to help Lady Alethia solve her case but he and the Imposters also become her protectors as her very life is endangered. An old family friend, Lady Lavinia (who Yates has always loved) joins the group and has skills that make her quite adept at helping with certain tasks the others dislike. Her enthusiasm is catching and the camaraderie of the group is fun. But it is not all fun and games because a murderer wants Alethia dead and will do most anything to protect his dark secrets. In the midst of all the danger and drama, there also seems to be a love triangle between Yates, Alethia, and Lavinia. None of them are certain where they stand and the misunderstandings kept things interesting.

Once again, I was reminded of why Roseanna M. White has become one of my top favorite authors. I pretty much jump on any book she publishes.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

As the leader of the Imposters, an elite private investigative firm, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon something much more dangerous.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects her longtime friends hold more secrets than they’re willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they’re the esteemed Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. While she is happy for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia’s own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing bringing laughter back into her life–her friendship with Yates–lands her squarely on the disagreeable side of her best friend: his sister.

Tormented by a past she doesn’t dare voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the dark side of society, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia learn anew that the gentry isn’t always noble . . . even as they fight to hold fast to their own honor.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Roseanna M. White (RoseannaMWhite.com) is a bestselling, Christy Award-winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books . . . . to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.


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An Unexpected Journey by Ann Fryer

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MY REVIEW:

Having enjoyed The Hobbit as well as The Lord of the Rings series a number of years ago, I was intrigued by the idea of a Christian regency novel based on The Hobbit. Not sure what to expect I nevertheless agreed to read and review An Unexpected Journey by Ann Fryer.

I am one who mostly reads for enjoyment and rarely attempt to analyze the books I read. It had been quite awhile since reading the Tolkien novel so at first I wondered how this book connected to it. As I read further I found more and more glimpses of similarities so I understood.

Actually I would have thoroughly enjoyed An Unexpected Journey even without its connection to The Hobbit. The well paced narrative was filled with intriguing and eccentric characters that I loved. The story was filled with a bit of action, plenty of suspense, a modicum of danger, and an unexpected romance. All in all, I was well pleased with my experience and would recommend it to all who enjoy a bit of fantasy mixed with mystery and suspense.

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: An Unexpected Journey: A Regency Hobbit Retelling
Author: Ann Elizabeth Fryer
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: November 28, 2024
Genre: Regency Romance/Hobbit Retelling

A heritage neither of them desires, a wrong to right. A chance to end a family curse…

When strangers tumble through the doors of once resplendent Grandview Estate, Lady Laura Tamlow is pulled into a rather unexpected journey, away from the village she’s never left along with a gentleman unlike any she’s ever known.

Jonathan Canfield is out of options. And he’d do anything to restore his family fortunes in order to keep them from poverty, including roping Lady Tamlow into playing the part of thief. They must reclaim both his and her family jewels that were stolen the night of the fated Grand Masquerade of 1770, where both the Canfields and the Tamlows fell far from society’s good graces. If only his thief weren’t so lovely, he’d be able to focus on the mission without distraction.

But there’s a bigger problem at hand. The jewels reside at Lombard Park under the eye of Lord Herrington, a greedy dragon of a man who knows he’s about to die. Yet he has bigger claims than they ever imagined and attempts to steal something far more valuable than family jewels. With deception afoot, will Jonathan ever see Lady Tamlow again?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ann Elizabeth Fryer loves nothing more than using story and romance to relay the depths and graciousness of a Father who holds us securely in the palms of His hands. Daydreaming her surroundings from a young age, she’s lived in historic homes most of her life and regularly participates in backyard archaeology. When she’s not writing historical projects, her contemporary novels show a flavor of her forever-passion for all things old. Ann, her husband, and three children make their home in small-town Illinois where they can hear church bells keep time and tradition.

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


GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will receive a hardcover copy of An Unexpected Journey, a tote bag, swag, and a $10 Amazon gift card!

(1) additional winner will receive an ebook copy of An Unexpected Journey!

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The Darkness Deepens by Sara Davison

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Darkness Deepens by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


 


MY REVIEW:

The second book in Sara Davison’s The Day Draws Near series, The Darkness Deepens continues the challenges of Christians who have been deemed possible terrorists following a vicious attack. As more and more regulations are added, the Christians in the country are forced to deny their faith or face the consequences if suspected of breaking even one of the unjust regulations. Meryn has already endured punishment for her actions and must take even more care to follow the rules. Jesse, the man she loves, is a new Christian and also an officer in the military that is in charge of enforcing all the regulations. As the story progresses, each of them as well as others they care for, are forced to endure unspeakable hardships.

The Darkness Deepens may be a speculative novel but those who are paying attention can see the similarities of a future that may very well be on the horizon if something does not change soon. The plot moves along at a steady pace with characters who will find their way into the reader’s heart. Scenes are sometimes sweet and other times heartrending. It is not an easy read but there is much that can be taken away from the story. I personally was torn between reading such a well-written story and my reluctance to experience reading what I feared might happen.

In a story of this type, terrible things happen but the author handles them all tactfully without the gratuitous violence that a secular book might include. If you choose to read it, I believe your faith could be strengthened. I only hope that my faith would be as strong as Jesse and Meryn’s if faced with similar circumstances.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: The Darkness Deepens
Series: The Day Draws Near #2
Author: Sara Davison
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Genre: Dystopian Romantic Suspense

Their secrets protect them… but secrets are hard to keep.

No one in the army can find out that Captain Jesse Christensen has become a believer. He and bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly are forced to meet in secret, facing imprisonment—or worse—if they are found together.

As their relationship deepens, so does Lieutenant Gallagher’s hatred for the Christians in their city, putting all believers, especially Jesse, in extreme danger.

Meryn wants to give her heart to Jesse fully, but her past holds her back. Although circumstances conspire to keep her silent, she needs to tell him her secret so nothing will stand between them anymore.

But when he finds out what she has been keeping from him, nothing will ever be the same.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sara Davison is the author of five romantic suspense series as well as the standalone, The Watcher. A finalist for more than a dozen national writing awards, including the Christy Award, Davison is a Holt Medallion, Cascade, and two-time Carol Award winner for romantic suspense. She lives in Ontario with her husband, Michael. Like every good Canadian, she loves coffee, hockey, poutine, and apologizing for no particular reason.

Connect with Sara at saradavison.org to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.


GIVEAWAY:

(1) winner will win a paperback copy of The Darkness Deepens plus a $25 Amazon gift card!

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Investigation of a Journalist by Danielle Grandinetti

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MY REVIEW:

I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every volume of Danielle Grandinetti’s Harbored in Crow’s Nest series. While the books can easily stand alone, when read in the proper order building blocks are put into place that lead up to the exciting and satisfying conclusion found in Investigation of a Journalist.

Buck Wilson holds the hero spot in this book. He is a fairly new resident of Crow’s Net who has taken over a local organization. Although he has helped residents on more than one occasion, many of the townspeople do not trust him and consider him secretive and suspicious. Readers will get to know the true Buck as the final story plays out in this thrilling novel. Desperate to get his life back, the undercover agent seeks help from Caroline Wagoneer, the woman he practically left standing at the alter. Together, Buck and Caroline continue a charade as they attempt to capture the dangerous criminals Buck must find in order to redeem his reputation.

The suspense filled plot moves along at a steady pace with danger at every turn. The question is, “Will Buck and Caroline reconcile and live happily ever after or will they go their own ways once the case is solved?” I’ll never tell. You need to read it for yourself. Better still get your hands on the entire series. I don’t think you will regret it.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: Investigation of a Journalist
Series: Harbored in Crow’s Nest #6
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: November 19, 2024
Genre: Christian Historical Romance/Suspense

A second chance to set the record straight, and rekindle a lost love.

Wisconsin, 1931—Buck Wilson refuses to accept failure as his reward for all he has sacrificed, but he’s kept secrets for too long to be believed. With his freedom on the line, there’s only one person he trusts to mine for the true story: the woman he left one month before their wedding.

All investigative journalist Caroline Wagoneer wants is to shine a light on the truth wherever darkness threatens to obscure it. Which is the only reason she agrees to help her ex-fiance when he begs for her to go undercover in Crow’s Nest. What she discovers paints Buck in a whole new light.

With lies and rumor hemming them in, Buck and Caroline realize their love may be doomed on the altar of altruism.

Unless love can truly conquer all.

Welcome to Crow’s Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water’s edge.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

?Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning inspirational romance author fueled by tea and books. As a FHLCW Reader’s Choice and Selah Award Finalist, she mixes romance, suspense, and history to bring her stories to life. Originally from the Chicagoland area, she now lives along Lake Michigan’s Wisconsin shoreline with her husband and their two young sons.

Connect with Danielle at daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.


GIVEAWAY:

(3) winners will each win a paperback copy of Confessions to a Stranger, a Crow’s Nest tote bag, and a Crow’s Nest Journal!

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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.

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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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To celebrate her tour, Kimberley is giving away the grand prize of a $20 Amazon gift card and a paperback set of the Treasures of the Earth series: The Secrets Beneath, Set in Stone, and A Hope Unburied!!

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70 North by Kimberly Woodhouse

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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.

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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!

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