What happens when the bride wears BLUE? Find out in this review!

The Bride Wore Blue

by Mona Hodgson

The Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek—Book 3

Headed toward a fresh start but tethered by her past, Vivian longs to break free, to find forgiveness and love.



At last, the sisters are reunited! The youngest Sinclair, the family“ baby”, is moving from Maine to Cripple Creek, Colorado and joining Kat, Nell, and Ida. But Vivian is a young woman with a will of her own, and made some decisions back in Portland that have begun to haunt her. Will she be able to live up to the expectations of her three perfect and now happily-settled sisters?

The sisters warmly welcome Vivian to the mountain west, but the wild-and-woolly mining town isn’t ripe with opportunities for a respectable young woman. The youngest Sinclair sister is determined to make her own way, so when she’s offered a job as a

hostess in a sporting house, she takes it, thinking the position is appropriate for a tainted, unlovable woman like herself.



 Although she’s convinced she’ll never be asked to entertain privately, Vivian keeps her employment a secret from her sisters, knowing they’d be mortified—as will Carter Alwyn, the kind and godly sheriff ’s deputy who’s sweet on her.

Vivian is descending into a life of secrets, lying to the very people who love her and could help her heal from her mistakes. Will an outpouring of grace remind her that she is still God’s beloved and that her past can be washed as clean as Rocky Mountain snow? 

Author's Web Site           Author Bio          More Info         Read Chapter One        

My Review:

I have now read all three of The Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek stories to date.  This third book in the series gives the reader an in-depth look at the "baby" of the family, Vivian.  I felt like Vivian had been a typical spoiled baby sister, wanting her own way before she went to join her older sisters in Cripple Creek, and had learned some hard life lessons in a very difficult way.  Though she seemed to be more mature and to have learned from the mistakes in her past, she seemed to continue to resent her older sister's influence in her life at times, and I think it led to her making more mistakes that could possibly been avoided if she would have just taken the time to talk with one or more of them.



This realistic sibling dynamic made the story much more enjoyable for me, as well as the estranged romance between Vivian and Deputy Alwyn.  The overwhelming lesson of forgiveness, faith and acceptance is an integral part of the story from beginning to end.  This heartwarming story is one that shows how forgiveness, love, and family loyalty can help overcome difficult circumstances.  I also enjoyed the mystery and danger involved that gave the wild west type feel to this story that I really like.



This is a good christian fiction romance, with some wild west outlaws, soiled doves,  train robbery and so much more excitement thrown in the mix.  Although it can be read alone, I do recommend reading the first two books in the series first in order to get to know many of the other characters in this story.

Disclosure: All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Double Cross by Diann Mills ~ #cfba

Double Cross

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (April 1, 2015)

by

Diann Mills


ABOUT THE BOOK

FBI Agent Laurel Evertson’s investigation into a scam targeting the elderly takes an unexpected twist when key evidence leads her to Morton Wilmington, a felon she arrested five years ago on her first undercover assignment. That case has haunted her since, and though she’s vowed to forget Wilmington—and what she

sacrificed to put him away—he is now her best lead.

Houston Police Officer Daniel Hilton fears his grandparents may be the scammer’s next targets, and he’ll do anything to protect his family—even force interagency cooperation. But he’s quickly drawn to Laurel’s empathy and zeal and agrees to follow her lead . . . even if it means teaming up with a felon.

As the unlikely trio uncovers evidence suggesting the scam is more extensive and deadly than they imagined, both Laurel and Daniel find themselves in the crosshairs of a killer. Together they must decide if they can trust Wilmington’s claims of redemption, or if he’s leading them straight into a double cross.







If you would like to read the first chapter of Double Cross, go HERE.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Library Journal presented her with a Best Books 2014: Genre Fiction award in the Christian Fiction category for Firewall.



DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; the 2015 president of the Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope, & Love chapter; a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and International Thriller Writers. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas. DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at her website.

Mist of Midnight by Sandra Byrd ~ #cfba

Mist of Midnight

Howard Books (March 10, 2015)


by

Sandra Byrd


ABOUT THE BOOK

In the first of a brand-new series set in Victorian England, a young woman returns home from India after the death of her family to discover her identity and inheritance are challenged by the man who holds her future in his hands.




Rebecca Ravenshaw, daughter of missionaries, spent most of her life in India. Following the death of her family in the Indian Mutiny, Rebecca returns to claim her family estate in Hampshire, England. Upon her return, people are surprised to see her...and

highly suspicious. Less than a year earlier, an imposter had arrived with an Indian servant and assumed not only Rebecca's name, but her home and incomes.




That pretender died within months of her arrival; the servant fled to London as the young woman was hastily buried at midnight. The locals believe that perhaps she, Rebecca, is the real imposter. Her home and her father's investments reverted to a distant relative, the darkly charming Captain Luke Whitfield, who quickly took over. Against her best intentions, Rebecca begins to fall in love with Luke, but she is forced to question his motives—does he love her or does he just want Headbourne House? If Luke is simply after the property, as everyone suspects, will she suffer a similar fate as the first “Rebecca”?





If you would like to read the first chapter of Mist of Midnight, go HERE.






ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

After earning her first rejection at the age of thirteen, bestselling author Sandra Byrd has now published more than forty books. Her adult fiction debut, Let Them Eat Cake, was a Christy Award finalist, as was her first historical novel, To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn. To Die For was also named by Library Journal as a Best Books Pick for 2011 and The Secret Keeper: A Novel of Kateryn Parr, was named a Library Journal Best Books Pick for 2012. The Tudor series’ end cap, Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I published in April, 2013.



A life-long lover of Victorian Gothic romances, Sandra’s new series, Daughters of Hampshire, weaves elements of that mystical, traditional genre with inspirational and literary threads. Mist of Midnight, the series’ first book, debuts in March, 2015.



Sandra has also published dozens of books for tweens and teens, and is passionate about helping new authors develop their talent and their work toward traditional or independent publication. As such, she has mentored and coached hundreds of new writers and continues to coach dozens to success each year.

Blind Trust by Sandra Orchard #tour

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Blind Trust

Revell (June 17, 2014)

by

Sandra Orchard






ABOUT THE BOOK

Kate Adams had no idea she was carrying counterfeit money, and she can't believe that it came from her sweet neighbor. Or that it lands her in the middle of another one of Detective Tom Parker's investigations. Determined to prove

her neighbor's innocence, Kate stumbles into a pit of intrigue that is far deeper than a two-bit counterfeit operation--and strikes too close to home for comfort. As family secrets come to light, her world--and her budding romance with Tom--begin to crumble. To Kate, it's clear that she won't be safe until she uncovers all of Port Aster's secrets. But is it too late for her and Tom?




If you would like to read the first chapter of Blind Trust, go HERE.










ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sandra Orchard is a multi-award-winning author of mysteries and romantic suspense with Revell Publishing and Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense imprint. She is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America and The Word Guild (Canada). A mother of three grown children, she lives in Niagara, Canada with her real-life-hero husband and writes full time . . . when not doting on her young grandchildren.

{Book Review & Giveaway} The Heart’s Pursuit ~ Enter to win a $200 “Romantic Weekend Getaway” from @RobinLeeHatcher

{About The Heart’s Pursuit}

A jilted bride desperate to save her family from ruin.


A bounty hunter seeking vengeance for a ravaged past.


An arduous trek toward justice—or redemption.




Silver Mattlock and Jared Newman know traveling together is a bad
idea. Bad for Silver’s already tarnished reputation in her small
Colorado town. Bad for bounty hunter Jared’s secret, single-minded
mission for revenge. But Silver is determined to

track down the rogue
who left her at the altar and stole the last remnant of her father’s
fortune. And Jared’s in a hurry to hunt down the murderer who destroyed
his family—even if Silver is too distractingly beautiful for comfort.




The pair takes off over mountain and desert, past bleak homesteads
and raw mining towns, hot on the trail of the two villains who took what
wasn’t theirs to take. Soon supplies dwindle, secrets emerge, and
suspicion leave Silver and Jared at odds when they need each other most.
To confront an enemy deadlier than desert rattlesnakes and rocky
cliffs, Silver and Jared must learn to forgive and trust and face the
question they haven’t dared voice: What happens next?




Purchase a copy and learn more at Robin’s website.



My Review:

Oh My!  Cowboys, Bounty Hunters, Jilted Brides and Horses!  What more could a book lover like me want in a Christian Western Romance.  Author Robin Lee Hatcher has written many books that I have loved in the past and once again has captured this reader's heart with The Heart's Pursuit. 



An "edge of your seat" and "can't put it down" type books with heroes that have secret agendas, jilted bride in pursuit of the rogue who took her small fortune and left her at the alter and danger, mystery and romance galore.  Everything this reader loves in a good story - well written, fast paced and full of adventure. 



I love the characters, especially Silver!  It is such a wonderful thing when I find a book that has everything I love yet a completely new and unique story with engaging and thrilling plot twists and characters.  Highly recommended read by this book loving MomBlogger. 







Robin Lee Hatcher's latest novel, The Heart's Pursuit, is receiving critical praise: "The
Old West lives again in this inspirational romantic adventure. . . .
Themes of forgiveness, justice and mercy dominate the story and add to
the characters' depth. Hatcher treats readers to a rich sensory
experience—you can taste the desert dust and smell the smoke and stench
of a crowded gambling hall." (Publishers Weekly)

Robin is celebrating the release of her novel by giving away a $200 "Romantic Weekend Getaway."

 
One winner will receive:

• A $200 Visa cash card (Get away for the weekend with that special someone!)


• The Heart's Pursuit by Robin Lee Hatcher

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 8th. Winner will be announced June 9th on Robin's website.

Don't miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Robin's blog on June 8th to see if you won.

{About Robin Lee Hatcher}

Best-selling novelist Robin Lee Hatcher is known for her
heart-warming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and
love.



The winner of the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian
Fiction, the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance, two RT Career
Achievement Awards, and the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award, Robin is the
author of over sixty novels.




Find out more about Robin Lee at http://robinleehatcher.com.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Fired Up by Mary Connealy ~ another amazing adventure from a talented author ~ Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

Fired Up   by  Mary Connealy


ABOUT THE BOOK

Rollicking Wild West Adventure and Romance from Bestselling Author Mary Connealy.



Dare Riker is a doctor who saves lives, but someone seems determined to end his. It may have something to do with the traitors he dealt with during the Civil War, or it might be related to the recent incident with Flint Greer and the ranch. Whoever the culprit is, he or she seems really fired up, and Dare can't let his guard down for a moment, which is a challenge, since right now he's trying to win the heart of the recently widowed Glynna.

Glynna Greer came west as a mail-order bride and ended up in a bad situation. Now her husband, Flint, is dead, and she's determined to care for her son and daughter on her own. She wants to believe Dare Riker is as decent as he seems, but she's terrified to lock herself into another marriage. She plans to support her small family by opening a diner--never mind that cooking is not her greatest talent. The men in Broken Wheel, Texas, are so desperate for home cooking that they seem willing to overlook dried-out beef and blackened biscuits.

Glynna can't help but notice that danger follows Dare wherever he goes. There's the avalanche. And then the fire. But things really get out of hand when someone plunges a knife from Glynna's diner into Dare's back. Are Flint's cronies still plotting revenge? Is Glynna's son engaged in a misguided attempt to protect his mother? Is a shadowy outsider still enraged over past injustices? And can Dare survive long enough to convince Glynna to take another chance on love?




If you would like to read the first chapter of Fired Up, go HERE.





My Review:

Anyone who knows me well, knows that Mary Connealy is one of my all-time Favorite Christian Fiction Authors.  I have almost ALL of the books she has written and have read many of them at least 6 times (so far).  Fired Up is another wonderful story from the mind of this talented author.

Fired Up opens with adventure and ends with an intriguing romance.  Throughout the story is a 'whole passel' of twists and turns that kept me so interested I did  not realize it was nearly 2am before I finally finished reading.  Dare is not a typical male main character, and is definitely not without his own flaws.  The amount of danger and injury this poor many survives is unbelievable, yet he seems to bounce back over and over.  Add to the mix Glynna who is a determined and capable widow, not looking for a new man in her life and trying to take care of her children; and you have the makings of a romance doomed for failure from the beginning.  Yet, somehow manages to happen regardless of Glynna's son being completely against it from the start.

I loved this book and can't wait to read the next in this series, or any other from this author.  Once again she has me going back to my favorites of her books and re-reading them, some for the 7th or 8th time!





Read my reviews of more of Mary Connealy's books:

~ Swept Away ~ Trouble in Texas Series book 1

~ Sharpshooter in Petticoats

~ Over the Edge

~ In too Deep

~ Dr in Petticoats





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:




Mary
Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys. She is a Christy Award
Finalist, a Carol Award Finalist and an IRCC Award finalist.




The Lassoed in Texas Series, Petticoat Ranch, Calico
Canyon and Gingham Mountain. Petticoat Ranch was a Carol Award Finalist.
Calico Canyon was a Christy Award Finalist and a Carol Award Finalist.
These three books are now contained in one large volume called Lassoed
in Texas Trilogy.




The Montana Marriages Series, Montana Rose, The Husband Tree and Wildflower Bride. Montana Rose was a Carol Award Finalist.




Cowboy Christmas—the 2010 Carol Award for Best Long Historical Romance, and an Inspirational Readers Choice Contest Finalist.




The Sophie's Daughters series. Doctor in Petticoats, Wrangler in Petticoats, Sharpshooter in Petticoats.




She is also the author of; Black Hills Blessing a
3-in-1 collection of sweet contemporary romances, Nosy in Nebraska, a
3-in-1 collection of cozy romantic mysteries and she's one of the three
authors contributing to Alaska Brides with her Carol Award Winning
historical romance Golden Days.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review through the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance blogger program. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Stranded by Dani Pettrey ~ Book Tour, Review & Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read

  

Stranded (Alaskan Courage #3)



When her friend vanishes from a cruise ship, reporter Darcy St. James isn't satisfied with their explanation that she simply left her job of her own accord. Something isn't lining up, and Darcy believes the only way to find the truth is to put herself in Abby's position. Within days, Darcy learns her friend wasn't the only person to disappear mysteriously.

Last summer, a woman vanished under almost identical circumstances.
Gage McKenna has taken a summer-long stint leading adventure excursions for the passengers of various cruise lines that dock for a few days of sightseeing.

He's surprised to find Darcy working aboard one of the ships, investigating a troubling report. Something sinister is going on and the deeper they dig the more Gage fears they've only discovered the tip of the iceberg.

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Author Dani Pettrey

 Dani Pettrey is a wife, homeschooling mom and author. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves–the thrill of adventure, nail-biting suspense, the deepening of one’s faith and plenty of romance. She’s a huge fan of dark chocolate, is always in search of the best iced mocha and her dream is to one day own a little cottage on a remote stretch of beach. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters.

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Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering - book tour

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Rules of Murder

Bethany House Publishers (August 1, 2013)


by

Julianna Deering




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

JULIANNA DEERING has always been an avid reader and a lover of storytelling, whether on the page, the screen or the stage. This, along with her keen interest in history and her Christian faith, shows in her tales of love, forgiveness and triumph over adversity. A fifth-generation Texan, she makes her home north of Dallas with three spoiled cats and, when not writing, spends her free time quilting, cross stitching and watching NHL hockey. Her new series of Drew Farthering mysteries set in 1930s England debuts with Rules of Murder (Bethany House, 2013) and will be followed by Death by the Book (Bethany House, 2014).







ABOUT THE BOOK

Downton Abbey Meets Agatha Christie in This Sparkling Mystery




Drew Farthering loves a good mystery, although he generally expects to find it in the pages of a novel, not on the grounds of his country estate. When a weekend party at Farthering Place is ruined by murder and the police seem flummoxed, Drew decides to look into the crime himself. With the help of his best friend, Nick Dennison, an avid mystery reader, and Madeline Parker, a beautiful and whip-smart American debutante staying as a guest, the three try to solve the mystery as a lark, using the methods from their favorite novels.




Soon, financial irregularities at Drew's stepfather's company come to light and it's clear that all who remain at Farthering Place could be in danger. Trying hard to remain one step ahead of the killer--and trying harder to impress Madeline--Drew must decide how far to take this game.




If you would like to read the first chapter of Rules of Murder, go HERE.

I am a reviewer for Christian Fiction Blog Alliance.  All info in the post above was provided by the author through CFBA. For more info, see my FTC disclosure or Review Policy.

Millie's Treasure by Kathleen Y'Barbo book tour

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Millie's Treasure

Harvest House Publishers (August 1, 2013)


by

Kathleen Y'Barbo




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

RITA and Carol award nominee Kathleen Y’Barbo is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than forty novels, novellas, and young adult books. In all, more than one million copies of her books are currently in print in the US and abroad, and her books have been translated into Dutch, German, and Spanish, to name a few.



Kathleen is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She holds a BBA from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and a certification in Paralegal Studies, and is a former member of the Texas Bar Association’s Paralegal Division.



A tenth-generation Texan, Kathleen Y’Barbo has four children of her own as well as seven bonus kids she gladly inherited when she married her own hero in combat boots. Kathleen is proud to be a military wife, even if it did mean giving up her Texas drivers license.



ABOUT THE BOOK

From bestselling author Kathleen Y'Barbo comes Millie's Treasure, the second book in The Secret Lives of Will Tucker series, a new set of novels involving romance, adventure, and hidden identity.



Memphis 1890--Bookish heiress Millie Jean Cope is as clever as she is beautiful. Unfortunately, though adept at solving puzzles and cryptograms, she doesn't realize her new fiancé isn't who he claims to be, but instead is a charming scoundrel. The infamous Will Tucker is presenting himself as a British gentleman, Sir William Trueck, though in reality he is a crafty criminal looking for a hidden map to a secret treasure.



Pinkerton agent Kyle Russell has been on Tucker's trail for years. At last Kyle believes he has Tucker cornered, but he is uncertain whether the lovely woman on the con man's arm is an unsuspecting victim or willing accomplice. Finding reasons to spend time with Millie is easy. Keeping himself from falling in love with her is another issue entirely.
A fun and entertaining story of how God can shine the light of truth on the most cryptic circumstances.




If you would like to read the first chapter of >Millie's Treasure, go HERE.

I am a reviewer for the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance. Though I did not receive this book for review, I am posting about it to share with my readers. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion and are not influenced nor reviewed by the sponsor prior to posting.For more info, see my FTC disclosure or Review Policy.