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Betrayal leads to danger in Elizabeth Goddard’s latest suspense novel in the Hidden Bay Series

Hidden Bay holds secrets—some myth, some fact. And Cressida Dane, investigative journalist, and County Detective Braden Sanders must distinguish between the two. When Cressida arrives in Hidden Bay, she becomes a target for people who want to keep the truth well hidden. Detective Sanders has a secret, too, one which he dreads Cressida discovering. While they dig deeper into the mystery…

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Every Goddard Book is an adventure...

Every book by Elizabeth Goddard is an adventure, and “Perilous Tides”, the second installment of the Hidden Bay Series, is no exception. The story of Jo Cattrell begins with the warning and disappearance of her newly found father. Jo has been in hiding for three years, but it appears that someone may have discovered her whereabouts and are trying to kill her. When her former boyfriend, Cole…

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Archaeology, Intrigue and Romance in Michelle Griep's "Of Silver and Secrets"

Struggling with the guilty over her parents’ death and her sister’s blindness, Eva Inman’s troubles multiply when she receives a tax deadline on her estate that is impossible to pay. When an ancient relic is discovered on her property, she holds out hope that there is more and she will be able to sell them to pay the tax debt. Cambridge Professor Bram Webb must prove that a Roman settlement…

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'Storm Warning' another thrilling adventure by Elizabeth Goddard

Remi Grant is in hiding from someone or something she can’t remember. Hawk Beckett is trying to clear his head and get clarity. Both of them meet during one of the worst storm in history, but they are not alone. Both have secrets they want to keep to themselves. Neither knows who to trust. But together they must fight for survival and hope they can stay alive in the process. Elizabeth Goddard…

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Mystery and intrigue in Griep's new series "Time's Lost Treasures"

Ami Dalton dreams of being an Egyptologist and leads a double-life as the Shadow Broker because of her passion for saving black-market artifacts. Edmund Price is Oxford’s most eligible bachelor who desires to remain a bachelor. While Ami dreams of returning priceless Egyptian artifacts back to their homeland, Edmund is trying to sell his collection to send money to a friend in India who is…

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Great balance of suspense and romance in Eason's "Target Acquired"

Lynette Eason’s second installment in her Lake City Heroes series, “Target Acquired”, balances suspense and mystery with the romantic entanglement between Kenzie and Cole. Kenzie is trying hard to fit in as the only woman on the SWAT Team, but someone is trying hard to get rid of her. As threats to her life grow, her team leader, Cole, who has been trying to hide his feelings for her, tries to…

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Goddard gets better with each new book...

Just when I thought Elizabeth Goddard couldn’t get any better, along comes “Hidden In the Night”, the third and final installment of her “Missing in Alaska” series. Ivy Elliott is seeking redemption by attaining a copy of Jack London’s lost manuscript. Having negotiated a price with its owner, Ivy travels to Shadow Gap, Alaska, to retrieve it. However, Ivy becomes entangled in a mystery involving…

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Griep's newest filled with action and intrigue

“The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane”, Michelle Griep’s latest novel, is filled with mystery, suspense, action, romance and intrigue. Kit wants nothing more than to be a wife and mother and detective but balancing it all turns out to be more difficult than she bargained for. Her husband is supportive because, quite frankly, she has not shown an affinity for housework or cooking an edible meal. He also…

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Noah's Ark from the perspective of Noah's wife

Jill Eileen Smith has weaved a story so imaginative one could only hope it’s real. “The Ark and the Dove” is the story of Noah’s wife as she tells a fictional story of Noah’s Ark. I’ve always been fascinated by Noah’s wife, although she is not really spoken of in the biblical account. Did she share Noah’s faith from the beginning? Did she find favor with God? Did she, deep down inside, think Noah…

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I love the married sleuths Freddie & Grace

Pepper Basham has been writing books for awhile, but “The Juliet Code” is the first one I’ve read. Freddie and Grace Percy are on a delayed honeymoon in Italy and run into a friend, a private detective, who enlists their help in solving an art theft. This is the third installment of the Freddie & Grace Mystery series by Basham. Although I didn’t read the first book, it wasn’t hard to catch up on…

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Timeless Truths Bible (NET) by Thomas Nelson Publishers

Thomas Nelson has recently released the Timeless Truths Bible (NET), featuring beautiful artwork, devotional notes and commentary by theologians and pastors from the Second to the Twentieth Centuries and ancient creeds and confessions of the faith. This Bible not only contains the timeless truth of God’s Word, but it also holds the work of famous theologians from Origin to Spurgeon to Wesley and…

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Goddard has outdone herself

“Shadows at Dusk”, Elizabeth Goddard’s second installment in the Missing in Alaska series, is movie worthy. Trevor West and Carrie James make a great duo as they search for Trevor’s missing sister. As Carrie is getting ready to leave on vacation, she receives a frantic plea from Trevor to help him find the places in a photograph that his sister had visited on her trip to Alaska. When Carrie’s…

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An Advent devotional focusing on Mary's point of view

“Mary’s Voice” by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an Advent devotional focusing on Luke’s telling of the nativity centering on Mary’s role in Jesus’ birth. From December 1-25, you will be inspired by Scripture, devotionals, prayers and illustrations. This inspiring devotional will add depth to your quiet time and enrich the holiday season as you reflect on Christ’s birth through the eyes of Mary. I love to…

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Coping With Chronic Pain

By Dr. Michelle Bengtson (Guest post) We’re all familiar with physical pain, because we’ve all experienced it: a sprained ankle, brokenarm, sunburn. We generally attempt to determine the root cause of the pain, address it, and hopeit heals so we can move on. But what about when the pain lingers weeks, months, or years? Howdo we cope with chronic pain?We live in such a pain-averse society, that…

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'Cold-Case Christianity' updated and expanded after 10 years

Ten years ago, J Warner Wallace’s “Cold-Case Christianity” hit the shelves for the first time. Ten years later, an updated and expanded edition has been released offering 300 new illustrations and graphics, an updated introduction and content, page design and a new afterword responding to questions about the reliability of the New Testament. Wallace is a police detective and former atheist who…

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NKJV Personal Size, Large Print, End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Premium Goatskin Leather

Premium Bibles are made with higher quality materials and are made to last. They are more expensive than other Bibles, but the durability of the cover and binding make this Bible one that will last a very long time. The large print makes it easy to read. This is not a note-taking or study Bible. It has a concordance and a few maps in the back, but my favorite feature is the end-of-verse…

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An account of one of the most shameful moments in American history--"Kabul" by Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson

Jerry Dunleavy is an investigative reporter with the Washington Examiner and James Hasson is a former Army Captain, graduate of U.S. Army Ranger School and Afghanistan Veteran who received the Bronze Star. Hasson assisted in the evacuation effort of Afghan allies and American citizens in August 2021. Their book, simply titled “Kabul”, is the account of the fiasco that occurred when President Joe…

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