Running From the Past

Joline's Redemptionis the story of Joline Jensen who has made some rash desicions that have caused her much pain. The only joy to come of her pain is her son Jamie. As the story opens Joline must make another decision- to stay or run away from the bordello and return to her family. When it comes to making good decisions Joline does not do a good job even though she says she is putting others first. There is much pain in Joline's telling of her story but there are times it bogs down the storyline. In many ways I am reminded of the Bible story of Hosea particularly when Baron realiazes he has feelings for Joline and tries to put them in context with Joline's past history and her son. This book is the second in the series. Although I read it as a stand alone, I think reading the first book may help explain Joline's character more. I received this book free from Barbour Publishing to review and give an honest opinion.

Sleuth Finds More Than Expected

First time I have read a book by Nancy Mehl. Rising Darkness did not disappoint. I was captured by the main character's dialog and her desire to amount to something after having a terrible childhood. Sophie's goal is to become an investigative reporter so she begins by trying to solve an unsolved crime by following a lead that takes her to Sanctuary, Missouri. She takes an alias and creates a story as to why she is visiting so as not to arouse suspicion. Unexpectedly, she meets someone there from her past who eventually recognizes her. Not only that, this person offers to help her solve the mystery when Sophie begins getting threatening notes. Will she be able to solve the crime and further her career before she is hurt or someone else is hurt? And will she come to terms with God? A must read if I do say so. I received this book free from Bethany House Publishing to review and give an honest opinion.

Love Triumps as Trilogy Ends

When Love Returns is the third book in the Zimmerman Restoration trilogy by Kim Vogel Sawyer. The book we have all been waiting on to discover if Paul and Suzanne are able to move forward from their past and forge a new relationship. It also finds Alexa wanting to discover who her birth mother might be. With what little information Suzanne can tell her, she moves forward in her search by returning to Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Suzanne tries to run the bed-and-breakfast with help from Anna-Grace. She is torn between supporting Alexa on her search and fear she will lose her adopted daughter and never have a mother-daughter relationship with her real daughter, Anna-Grace. It was a great read but I felt it ended to quickly after spending so much time building up to this point. A few more chapters may have helped, although over all an enjoyable book. I received this book free from WaterBrook to review and give an honest opinion.