Book Review ~ Angel Falls by Connie Mann ~ 5/5!!!

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Title:  "Angel Falls"

Series:  N/A

Author:  Connie Mann
Publisher:  Abingdon Press
Publication Date:  3/2013

Pages:  319
Buy from Amazon:  HERE

Book Description:

Her best friend’s been murdered and Brazilian orphanage director Regina da Silva will do whatever it takes to protect her friend’s baby. Even if it means dealing with an intimidating man she’s not sure she can trust.

Former Army Ranger Brooks Anderson refuses to protect anyone ever again. The last time he did, the woman and child both died. He’s just here to transport an orphan for adoption, as promised, and then he’s outta there.

But when bullets fly, Brooks and Regina risk everything and dive headlong into danger to protect one defenseless child.

As the killer closes in and long-buried secrets come to light, they’ll have to trust each other to stay alive.

Will that be enough to save their little angel–and themselves—from plunging to their deaths over the Falls?

ABOUT CONNIE MANN

Connie Mann loves stories that combine suspense, adventure and second chances. She offers encouragement to busy women on her blog: www.BusyWomenBigDreams.com and is an active member of Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers. She’s also a USCG-licensed boat captain, so when she’s not writing, she’s usually on Central Florida’s waterways with local school children or her fabulous family.

Her latest book is the Christian fiction, Angel Falls.

Please visit her online at: www.conniemann.com.

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My Overall Feeling of the Book:

This was an amazing, suspenseful, action-packed book!

From the start to the finish it had me enthralled. I couldn't wait to read what would happen next.

The characters were great. Such different backgrounds and demeanors but they were perfect for each other.

I don't quite know how they managed all the escapes and traveling they did while holding a 3 month old baby!

I was very pleased with my first book by this author.

A Brief Excerpt:

"Don't trust me," he wanted to say.  "I'm not worth it."  His eyes went to the kid, gurling and flailing his arms, and then to the woman preparing their meal, and knew he would protect them both with his dying breath.

Page 150

The Cover:

This cover is very exotic and dramatic which matches the book perfectly.  I love the colors and the falls in the background are breathtaking.

Other Notes:

~This book is a bit cutting edge for a inspirational novel.  There are innuendos throughout but still very true to life in this aspect.

Rating
5/5

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Book Review ~ Scorned Justice by Margaret Daley

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Title:  "Scorned Justice"

Series:  The Men of the Texas Rangers Book #3

Author:  Margaret Daley
Publisher:  Abingdon Press
Publication Date:  4/1/13

Pages:  368
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Book Description:

Texas Ranger Brody Calhoun is with his parents in west Texas when an unexpected attack injures the brother of Rebecca Morgan, Brody’s high school sweetheart. The local sheriff, a good friend, asks for Brody’s help. At first, it seems an open-and-shut case.

As Brody digs deeper, he realizes the attack may be related to an organized crime trial Rebecca will be overseeing. With Rebecca’s help, he compiles evidence involving cattle rustling, bribery and dirty payoffs that shatter the entire community and put Rebecca directly in the line of fire.

Brody expects to protect her. What he never expects is to fall for Rebecca all over again, or for a murder to throw the case wide open. Is Brody’s faith strong enough to withstand not only deep-rooted corruption and cattle rustling but also love?

ABOUT MARGARET DALEY

Margaret Daley, an award-winning author of eighty-three books, has been married for over forty years and is a firm believer in romance and love. When she isn’t traveling, she’s writing love stories, often with a suspense thread and corralling her three cats that think they rule her household.

To find out more about Margaret visit her website at http://www.margaretdaley.com.

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My Overall Feeling of the Book:

What's not to love about a Texas Ranger?  Brody is the perfect specimen.

Rebecca is judge by day and rancher by night.  How in the world would a person do it all while taking care of her nieces and visiting her brother in the hospital.  She is superwoman!

I thought the story behind Brody and Rebecca's past was sweet and loved watching the fall in love.

Margaret Daley had me guessing the entire book.  I never would have suspected the culprit behind the mystery.  What a suspense!  It starts out a bit slow but once it gets moving, look out!

A Brief Excerpt:

"My life is about to change.  A shiver rippled down the length of her body as the paramedics hopped to the ground and hurried toward Thomas, grim expressions on their faces."

Page 30

The Cover:

I am just loving covers lately.  They have become so real and great at portraying the book.  I love how you can just see Brody's profile as he tips his hat.  The rope over his shoulder says he's all cowboy :)  The city in the foreground brings in Rebecca's career as a judge.  The two world's meeting makes for an awesome cover!

Other Notes:

~A good stand-alone book if you haven't read the full series.

Rating
4/5

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Book Review ~ Beyond the Valley by Rita Gerlach

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Title:  "Beyond the Valley"

Series:  Daughters of the Potomac Book #3

Author:  Rita Gerlach
Publisher:  Abingdon Press
Publication Date:  2/1/13

Pages:  336
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Book Review ~ Heart in Hand by Barbara Cameron ~ 5/5!

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Title:  "Heart in Hand"

Series:  Stitches in Time Book #3

Author:  Barbara Cameron
Publisher:  Abingdon Press
Publication Date:  2/1/13

Pages:  304
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Book Review ~ Desert Wedding by Penny Kim

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Title:  "Desert Wedding"

Series:  N/A

Author:  Penny Kim
Publisher:  Story Girl Press LLC
Publication Date:  7/29/12

Pages:  210
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Book Review ~ French Illusions by Linda Kovic-Skow 5/5 ~ Kindle Fire HD Giveaway!

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Title:  "French Illusions"

Series:  N/A

Author:  Linda Kovic-Skow
Publisher:  Dog Ear Publishing
Publication Date:  10/3/12

Pages:  272
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Book Description:

In the summer of 1979, twenty-one-year-old Linda Kovic contracts to become an au pair for an wealthy French family in the Loire Valley. To secure the position, she pretends to speak the language, fully aware her deception will be discovered once she arrives at her destination. Based on the author’s diary, French Illusions captures Linda’s fascinating real-life story inside and outside the Château de Montclair. The over-bearing, Madame Dubois, her accommodating husband, Monsieur Dubois, and their two children are highlighted as Linda struggles to adapt to her new environment. Continually battling the language barrier, she signs up and attends classes at the local university in the nearby town of Tours, broadening her range of experiences. When she encounters, Adam, a handsome young student, her life with the Dubois family becomes more complicated, adding fuel to her internal battle for independence.

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

This book based on the author's real experiences was such a fun read!  I was a little leery thinking that it was going to read like a stuffy non-fiction but in actuality the author writes in such a way that at times I forgot it was based on her real story and not a fiction.  It drew me in and I didn't want to put it down.

I could feel her frustrations over Madame's attitude as if they were my own!  Ms. Kovic-Skow did an amazing job translating her time as an au pair into an enjoyable visit to the French countryside from the comfort of my home.


Main Characters:


Linda Kovic:  A young American woman who pretends to speak French in order to become an au pair in France so that she can LEARN French.  She has dreams of becoming a "stewardess" and traveling the world.

Madame Dubois:  Madame, as she insists on being called, grew up very privileged and takes advantage of the Linda's position as au pair to basically use her as a servant of all trades.

Colette -  Linda's young female charge who is well on her way to becoming a very spoiled brat!  lol

Antoine - Linda's young male charge who is as sweet as can be and seems to be Linda's only joy at times.

My Favorite Scene:

My favorite scene is when Linda finally tells "Madame" exactly what she thinks!


A Brief Excerpt:

"Mademoiselle, I need you to serve the dinner tonight.  Here is an apron you can wear."  She pushed it into my hands.

Since my arrival at the chateau, Madame Dubois amazed me with her outlandish comments and requests, but this on seriously shocked and angered me.  Serving tea on occasion was one thing, but wearing an apron and serving dinner to guests remained far beyond my job description.

Page 130

The Cover:

I am in love with all things castle, manor, chateau and architectural so this cover was perfect in my opinion!


Other Notes:

-Anytime I come across any variation of my name, which is unusual to see, I get excited!  In this book, I noticed there were times that it was spelled Colette and times where it was spelled Collette.  I'm very anal about consistency throughout books but as I have to constantly spell my name for people, I particularly notice this.  For me I always say, two 'l's and 2 't's and an 'a' on the end.  I am constantly being called Collette by certain people who have known me for years!

-This book's setting is France and there is a LOT of wine being consumed.


Rating

5/5

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Book Review and Giveaway ~ Deadly Plunge by Sam Slater ~ Ends 1/10

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Title:  "Deadly Plunge"

Series:  Sam Slater Mystery #2

Author:  Greg Messel
Publisher:  Sunbreaker Publishing
Publication Date:  10/9/12

Pages:  406

Book Description:

Former baseball player and newly-minted private investigator, Sam Slater is hired to find out why a rich, politically-well connected San Francisco man, Arthur Bolender,  suddenly ended his life by plunging off of the Golden Gate Bridge. All those who know Arthur say unequivocally that he did not commit suicide.  However, Bolender's body was found floating in San Francisco Bay and his car was abandoned in the traffic lane of the bridge.  Meanwhile, Sam's romance with glamorous TWA stewardess Amelia Ryan continues to blossom and deepen. She is now his secret fiancee. Amelia also eagerly helps Sam solve his cases when she's in town. The key to unraveling the mystery seems to be a strange old Victorian-style house. Bolender's widow, a rich, seductive socialite named Maggie Bolender, was not even aware that her husband owned the house. What is really going on behind the doors of the mysterious house?  Finding the answers will plunge Sam and Amelia into a dangerous world of political intrigue in the exciting sequel to "Last of the Seals.

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

I liked this book even more than the first book in the series!

I loved the mystery, the intrigue, the setting, the characters and the writing.

I can't wait for the next book in the series to be published sometime this spring.


Main Characters:


Amelia Ryan:  Amelia is a 24-year-old stewardess from an Irish Catholic family.  Amelia shares an apartment with 2 other stewardesses.  She loves to help Sam with his cases when she's in San Francisco.

Sam Slater:  Sam Slater is an Army Veteran of World War II who is also a former baseball player.  He is now a Private Detective.

You can see what actors I would pick to play Sam and Amelia in my Dream Cast post HERE.

My Favorite Scene:

I think my favorite scene is when Sam proposes to Amelia.  It is very spur of the moment but heartfelt.  He is willing to wait until she's ready to stop being a stewardess because stewardesses weren't allowed to be married.

A Brief Excerpt:

Sam was just concluding his conversation with Rita when he noticed an attractive statuesque women enter the office and talk to his secretary, Janet Simmons.  Sam's eyes met Janet's as they exchanged a glance through the open inner office door.  Sam quickly hung up and signaled Janet to let the woman enter.

Margaret Bolender was a woman who physically demanded attention when she walked into a room.  There was an aura about her that said, "Look at me."  Sam immediately detected that Maggie knew this and relished it. 

Page 18

The Cover:

I love the covers for this series.  The book revolves around a mysterious death from the Golden Gate Bridge and that is the focus of the picture along with the water below.


Other Notes:

-This is a general market book so there is some bad language or sexuality in it but not overly so.  I wasn't uncomfortable reading it at all.

-Smoking is very common in the book, but in the 1950's that was par for the course.


Rating

4/5

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Book Review and Giveaway ~ Sydney West by R. McKinsey ~ 5/5! ~ Ends 12/23

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Title:  "Sydney West"

Series:  Sydney West Book #1

Author:  R. McKinsey
Publisher:  Booklocker.com, Inc.
Publication Date:  2/15/2012

Pages:  216

Buy From Amazon:  HERE

Book Description:

After a tall, pale stranger collapses in the middle of a busy coffee shop, a college town is inspired with paranoia that isn't completely unwarranted. The man wakes as an amnesiac but for impressive observation and memory skills, with an eccentricity to match. Inconsistencies build around him as he tries to piece together his history, teaching others about the real world in the process.

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

Right after I finished reading this book, I wrote a quick note on Goodreads concerning it.  The note read: 

"I can't decide if this book was amazingly strange or strangely amazing. Either way amazing is in there! "

Now, a few days after reading the book, I feel the very same way.

I love when  book grabs a hold of me and makes me think about long after I turn the last page.  I found myself driving down the road thinking about this book and that is why I know that my rating holds true.  At least for me.

Main Characters:


Sydney West:  What a strange character!  Sydney seems strange even to himself.  He has no memory of who he is yet finds clues all about him.  He is compared to Sherlock Holmes in the book and it is such an accurate description!  I could see and hear his voice plain as day.  The author did an excellent job with his character.

Jacob Walton:  Jacob is a college student who has the (mis)fortune of standing behind Sydney as he passes out.  As time goes on it becomes a mystery as to if it was an accident that Jacob was there.

 

My Favorite Scene(s):

My favorite scenes are when Sydney and Jacob interact.  It is hilarious, confusing, intriguing and entertaining all at once.


A Brief Excerpt:

Had Sydney found something in whatever he was looking at?  A camera?  Microphone?  Jacob had to rein in his imagination.  Sydney seemed more able to cope with welling paranoia, but Jacob didn't want to give himself the chance to break under the same pressure.

Page 160

The Cover:

The cover of the book suits it perfectly.  It reminds me of the winter weather, the cold, the blanks in Sydney's memory as well as a faint light of piecing it together.  It is very mysterious and "X-File-y" .  Just perfect!
Other Notes:

-I would recommend this book to anyone without pause!
-The second book "Lorem Ipsum" apparently was released in November 2012.  I hope to get my hands on it soon!
Rating

5/5

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Book Review and Giveaway~ Last of the Seals by Greg Messel ~ Ends 12/10

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Title:  "Last of the Seals"

Series:  Sam Slater Mystery #1

Author:  Greg Messel
Publisher:  Sunbreaker Publishing
Publication Date:  4/23/2012

Pages:  392

Buy From Amazon:  HERE

Book Description:

Mystery, romance and baseball in 1957 San Francisco. Sam Slater is a lifetime minor league baseball player for the San Francisco Seals. The Seals have just one more season left as San Francisco is about to become a major league city. Sam has come to the end of his baseball career and is going to join the private detective agency of his best friend.

When Sam's partner inadvertently sees something he shouldn't have, he is brutally murdered. Sam must go it alone and try to find out why. Along the way he is swept off of his feet by a beautiful, Elvis-obsessed TWA stewardess named Amelia Ryan. Sam and Amelia try to unravel the mystery together. On dark and foggy San Francisco nights, trouble is lurking just around the next corner.

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

This book was really fun to read.  I was impressed with the historical details as well as the fictional plot.

I learned how the Giants came to be in San Francisco and also a lot about lives of detectives and a stewardesses in the 1950's.

Elvis fans will be thrilled with all the references to his songs.  I admit that I had Elvis songs running through my head for days!


Main Characters:


Amelia Ryan:  Amelia is a 24-year-old stewardess from an Irish Catholic family.  She loves traveling and seeing the new places but it doesn't leave much time for relationships.  Her mother is worried that she will be a spinster.  Amelia shares an apartment with 2 other stewardesses.

Sam Slater:  Sam Slater is an Army Veteran of World War II who plays professional baseball for the San Francisco Seals as a pitcher.  He is 35 years-old and doesn't have much baseball left in him after hurting his elbow while pitching.  Sam plans on joining his best friend's detective agency after the last Seals game but ends up having to solve his friend's murder as his first case.

You can see what actors I would pick to play Sam and Amelia in my Dream Cast post HERE.

My Favorite Scene:

My favorite scenes are when Sam and Amelia are running down leads in the two cases Sam is working on.  Whenever Amelia is in town, she likes to be Sam's "associate".  Amelia, pretending to to work at a bank, calls a girl they are trying to talk to in order to flush her out of an apartment so they can confront her.  It reminds me a bit of "Moonlighting".  I loved that show.

A Brief Excerpt:

Then, Sam noticed a lump in a pocket on the side of the purse.  There was half a pack of Pall Mall cigarettes, a match book, and a cigarette lighter.  Sam flicked the lighter several times and couldn't get it to light.  Then, he looked at the match book cover.  It was silver with black lettering.  It said:

"Bayview Motel
Sausalito, California"

Page 279

The Cover:

This cover is a great representation of the book.  It is all there.  Baseball, crime tape, Sam, Amelia and photographs play a very important part in the story.  I think it is very interesting and refreshing.



Other Notes:

-This is a general market book but there is very little bad language or sexuality in it.  I wasn't uncomfortable reading it at all.

-Smoking is very common in the book, but in the 1950's that was par for the course.

-Be watching for my review of "Deadly Plunge" by Greg Messel, Sam Slater Mystery Book #2, on January 4, 2013!

Rating

4/5

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Book Review ~ Attorney-Client Privilege by Pamela Samuels Young

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Title:  "Attorney-Client Privilege"

Series:  Vernetta Henderson Mysteries

Author:  Pamela Samuels Young
Publisher:  Goldman House Publishing
Publication Date:  6/9/2012

Pages:  396

Buy From Amazon:  HERE

Book Description:

A brutal murder, missing documents and an unscrupulous opposing counsel lead attorney Vernetta Henderson on a quest for justice—and ultimately—revenge. The hotshot L.A. lawyer takes on a corporation with a long history of discriminating against women. While Vernetta simply wants justice for her clients, the corporation’s hired gun wants to win . . . and she doesn’t care how. On the home front, Vernetta’s infamous sidekick Special has finally found true love. But is the price more than she’s willing to pay.

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

I really enjoyed the story told in this book.  I liked the characters and the plot and the mystery kept me guessing.  Even when I thought I had it figured out, I would be surprised again and again.

The story is slowing unveiled the clues and everything fell into place.

I did feel that there was a lot of foul language and detailed sexuality that wasn't necessary for the telling of the story.

Main Characters:


Vernetta Henderson:  Vernetta is a top-notch lawyer who loves a challenge.  She's very intelligent and hard-working with a compassionate heart.

Detective Dean Mankowski:  Detective Mankowski is working a murder case that is tied to Vernetta's class-action lawsuit.

You can see what actors I would pick to play Vernetta and Mankowski in my Dream Cast post HERE.

My Favorite Scene:

My favorite scene is when Olivia is suspended from work for quoting a Scripture to her boss.  Her fellow workers then stage a "sick-out" in protest!  I'd never even heard of a "sick-out" before but I can see how it would be effective.


A Brief Excerpt:

For a lawyer, standing on the courthouse steps following a big victory, fielding questions from reporters is akin to having your moment on the red carpet.  You smile humbly and talk eloquently about justice and the importance of the jury system.

But when you lose, it's like showing up for a public stoning.

Page 33

The Cover:

I think this cover shows the power and prestige that Vernetta carries with her.  She is feminine and yet all business when she needs to be.


Other Notes:

-There was a lot of vulgar language in this book.

-This is definitely a main stream book with an abundance of  adult situations and sexuality.

Rating

3/5

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Book Review ~ The Bloody Mary Club by Debbie Dyke

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Title:  "The Bloody Mary Clue"

Series:  N/A

Author:  Debbie Dyke
Publisher:  DCD Publishing
Publication Date:  5/12/2012

Pages:  394

Buy From Amazon:  HERE

Book Description:

A Fiscal Thriller Set in Historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia Stock market meltdown. United States housing bubble. Global financial crisis. Chief executives cooking the books. Who can you trust for financial advice? Gina Van Story, a savvy 40ish investment advisor to the rescue. She can spot a trend on the market and jump on it like a cat. She dreams of grabbing the bull by the horns and is on the hunt for one final big score. Gina and her three best friends form the Bloody Mary Investment Club and come face-to-face with corruption in a David and Goliath struggle when their stock portfolio turns deadly…literally.

Over made-to-order Bloody Mary cocktails at historic Gadsby’s Tavern, Gina takes her friends under her wing and teaches them the ins and outs of the stock market. Trouble begins when, following Gina’s bullish advice, they become majority owners in the local bank and then stubbornly turn down a lucrative buyout offer. Not only will money and greed challenge their friendship, they will have to get smart fast and figure out how to turn the tables on the charmingly seductive, yet evil, banker who wants control of their stock by any means necessary – including murder

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

Even though alot of the financial lingo was lost on me, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I loved the characters and the dynamics of the Bloody Mary Club  (BMC)members.  The fact that they had been friends for so many years really touched me.  They truly had each other's back.


Main Characters:


Gina Van Story:  Gina is the financial guru of the BMC.  She is determined for her and her friends to retire rich.

Joanie McManus:  Joanie is the computer expert who is supplementing her computer design business with "adult" internet movies.

Vivienne Harrison:  Vivi is legal secretary who is a "Serial Bride".  She likes to make a grand entrance.

Sarah Browder:  Sarah is an accountant who has fought and won a battle with cancer.  She seems timid at first but has a lot of gumption when it comes down to it.

My Favorite Scene:

My favorite scene is when the BMC girls are trying to play "Spy" and get into a hotel room for top secret information.  Hilarious!

A Brief Excerpt:

"You've all grown up thinking you can't handle this stuff and if you're a good girl, some big strong man will come along and take care of you.  Wake up.  It's not going to happen.  Without this club, you'll be greeters at Wal-Mart when you're seventy."

Page 28

The Cover:

I think the cover is very intriguing and very appropriate for the content of the book.  And look at that tip!

Other Notes:

-There was a good bit of vulgar language in this book.
-This is definitely a main stream book with adult situations and sexuality.

-For those not having a "financial mind" there are parts that seems like another language entirely but I did learn a bit about the stock market.


Rating

4/5

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