About the Book:​
Aven Norgaard understands courage. Orphaned within an Irish workhouse, then widowed at just nineteen, she voyaged to America where she was wooed and wed by Thor Norgaard, a Deaf man in rural Appalachia. That the Lord saw her along the winding journey and that Aven now carries Thor’s child are blessings beyond measure. Yet while Thor holds her heart, it is his younger brother and rival who haunts her memories. Haakon—whose selfish choices shattered her trust in him.

Having fled the Norgaard orchard after trying to take Aven as his own, Haakon sails on the North Atlantic ice trade, where his soul is plagued with regrets that distance cannot heal. Not even the beautiful Norwegian woman he’s pursued can ease the torment. When the winds bear him home after four years away, Haakon finds the family on the brink of tragedy. A decades-old feud with the neighboring farm has wrenched them into the fiercest confrontation on Blackbird Mountain since the Civil War. Haakon’s cunning and strength hold the power to seal many fates, including Thor’s—which is already imperiled due to a grave illness brought to him at the first prick of warfare.

Now Haakon faces the hardest choice of his life. One that shapes a battlefield where pride must be broken enough to be restored, and where a prodigal son may finally know the healing peace of surrender and the boundless gift of forgiveness. And when it comes to the woman he left behind in Norway, he just might discover that while his heart belongs to a daughter of the north, she’s been awaiting him on shores more distant than the land he’s fighting for.

My Thoughts:
Oh, this book! Actually this series! This has become one of my all time most beloved series! We met Haakon as a headstrong, overconfident young man in Sons of Blackbird Mountain who unfortunately made many mistakes causing devastation within the family. He returns in this book as a broken, humbled man who's gained some wisdom from his wandering. I have to say the scene when he returns home and first faces the family had me heartbroken. He was so shattered, vulnerable, and afraid. He became even more endeared to me! I appreciate Bischof's realistic portrayal of the family's reaction and struggle at Haakon's return, too. It wasn't a bed of roses as much healing and forgiveness had to take place. One of this series's strengths is the relationships. We are privy again to the tender love shared by Thor and Aven, the deep brotherly bond that can't be severed even after walking through deep pain and regret, and even the power of a budding love that transcends social expectations with Peter and Tess. I have loved reading every word of this novel, and I am so happy to have been introduced to this phenomenal group of characters! 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Joanne Bischof is an ACFW Carol Award and ECPA Christy Award-winning author. She writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. She was honored to receive the San Diego Christian Writers Guild Novel of the Year Award in 2014 and in 2015 was named Author of the Year by the Mount Hermon conference. She lives in the mountains of Southern California with her three children. Visit her online at JoanneBischof.com, Facebook: Author, JoanneBischof, Instagram: @JoanneBischof. 

About the Book:
The Gentleman Smuggler’s Lady
Cornish Coast, 1815
When a prim and proper governess returns to England from abroad, she expects to comfort her dying father—not fall in love with a smuggler. Will Helen Fletcher keep Isaac Seaton’s unusual secret?
 
The Doctor’s Woman (A Carol Award Winner!)
Dakota Territory, 1862
Emmy Nelson, daughter of a missionary doctor, and Dr. James Clark, city doctor aspiring to teach, find themselves working side by side at Fort Snelling during the Dakota Uprising. That is when the real clash of ideals begins.
 
A House of Secrets
St. Paul, Minnesota, 1890
Ladies Aide Chairman, Amanda Carston resolves to clean up St. Paul’s ramshackle housing, starting with the worst of the worst: a “haunted” house that’s secretly owned by her beau—a home that’s his only means of helping brothel girls escape from the hands of the city’s most infamous madam.

My Thoughts:
This collection of novellas has something for everyone!

The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady was a fun story for me! Isaac and Helen seem so opposite, yet make the perfect match. Although they go from "hello" to "I love you" in sixty seconds flat, their chemistry is catching. A hero who is super protective of his lady always warms my heart, and Isaac definitely excels in this area!

The Doctor's Woman was my least favorite of the three. There wasn't much action and the romance was flat in my opinion. It is expected with a novella for things to move quickly and so it is excusable when there isn't much time to delve into the development of a romance. However, this story was set over the course of several months, so I felt that more could have been offered by way of the developing story of the romance developing between the two main characters. Instead, I felt it was slow and uneventful. I would give this specific novella 2.5-3 stars.

A House of Secrets was my favorite of the three. Joseph charmed me from the beginning. He's a little bit vulnerable, contains a whole lot of strength of character and integrity, and adds a little smoldering sauciness to his interactions with his beloved, Amanda. This novella has it all- danger, action, and a beautiful love story!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions.

Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She seeks to glorify God in all that she writes—except for that graffiti phase she went through as a teenager. She resides in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, where she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. An Anglophile at heart, she runs away to England every chance she gets, under the guise of research. Really, though, she’s eating excessive amounts of scones while rambling around a castle. Michelle is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). Keep up with her adventures at her blog “Writer off the Leash” or visit michellegriep.com. 

About the Book:
London, 1853: Innkeeper’s daughter Mina Scott will do anything to escape the drudgery of her life, for there’s nothing more mundane than serving customers day after day. Every minute she can, she reads and dreams of someday becoming a real lady—and catch the eye of William Barlow, a frequent guest at the inn.

William is a gentleman’s son, a charming but penniless rogue. However, his bachelor uncle will soon name an heir—either him or his scheming cousin. In an effort to secure the inheritance, William gives his uncle the impression he’s married, which works until he’s invited to bring his wife for a visit.

William asks Mina to be his pretend bride, only until his uncle names an heir on Christmas Day. Mina is flattered and frustrated by the offer, for she wants a true relationship with William. Yet, she agrees. . .then wishes she hadn’t. So does William. Deceiving the old man breaks both their hearts. When the truth is finally discovered, more than just money is lost.

My Thoughts:
What started as an innocent venture soon turns into a twisted, complicated mess of hearts and half-truths. Mina agrees to be Williams "wife" secretly dreaming that her handsome prince will be convinced that she truly is the girl for him. What she discovers in the process is that her prince- while handsome- is most certainly not perfect. William on the other hand is relieved that sweet Mina has agreed to his scheme and will be happy when life returns to normal after he is named heir. Much to his surprise however, his quiet observations of her begin to open his heart to a much different path as they each play their parts. When they both drop the act they find the truth produces much happier results- for both their futures and their hearts. Sweet Christmas time romance!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions.

Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She seeks to glorify God in all that she writes—except for that graffiti phase she went through as a teenager. She resides in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, where she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. An Anglophile at heart, she runs away to England every chance she gets, under the guise of research. Really, though, she’s eating excessive amounts of scones while rambling around a castle. Michelle is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). Keep up with her adventures at her blog “Writer off the Leash” or visit michellegriep.com.

About the Book:
2th century England: Two men vie for the throne: King Stephen the usurper and young Duke Henry the rightful heir. Amid civil and private wars, alliances are forged, loyalties are betrayed, families are divided, and marriages are made.

For four years, Lady Annyn Bretanne has trained at arms with one end in mind—to avenge her brother’s murder as God has not deemed it worthy to do. Disguised as a squire, she sets off to exact revenge on a man known only by his surname, Wulfrith. But when she holds his fate in her hands, her will wavers and her heart whispers that her enemy may not be an enemy after all.

Baron Wulfrith, renowned trainer of knights, allows no women within his walls for the distraction they breed. What he never expects is that the impetuous young man sent to train under him is a woman who seeks his death—nor that her unveiling will test his faith and distract the warrior from his purpose.

My Thoughts:
Knights, heroes, love, war- The Unveiling has it all! The element that hooked me into this story right away was the characters. Annyn tops my list of favorite heroines. She is intelligent, has street sense, is brave and bold- all traits that I admire. However, she is also vulnerable and self-conscience in a way that softens her and connects her with readers.  Then there's Wulfrith- brave warrior, headstrong, confident and unwilling to see the value of women as anything other than a distraction- until Annyn enters his life. Despite his valiant attempts at resisting her, Annyn finally breaks through the layers of protection he has placed around his heart. The result is a soul-deep love connection (which I think the cover portrays beautifully)! Truly, I couldn't see any woman except Annyn being the perfect fit for Wulfrith. One thing I have to mention that bothered me, though, was a few instances when Wulfrith mentions his occasional need (and desire) to "ease his loins" with a woman. While there were no untoward scenes in the book between Wulfrith and Annyn, I was disappointed with this character flaw. I will also note that Wulfrith was adamant about protecting Annyn's virtue because she was a noble woman. But his casual view of sex outside of marriage with a prostitute as a reason to fulfill his "needs" bothered me considerably since he was regarded as a man of faith. Other than this disappointment, I loved the story and can't wait to read the rest of the series!

This review contains my own thoughts and opinions. I have received no compensation from the publisher or author.

When not in the middle of being a wife and mother, Tamara dips her writer’s pen in ink and nose in a good book. She lives near Nashville with her husband, a Doberman who bares his teeth not only to threaten the UPS man but to smile, a German Shepherd who has never met a squeaky toy she can’t destroy, and a feisty Morkie who keeps her company during long writing stints. Connect with Tamara at her website www.tamaraleigh.com, Facebook, Twitter, and email tamaraleightenn@gmail.com.

About the Book:
The year is 1938, and as Hitler’s troops sweep into Vienna, Austrian Max Dornbach promises to help his Jewish friends hide their most valuable possessions from the Nazis, smuggling them to his family’s summer estate near the picturesque village of Hallstatt. He enlists the help of Annika Knopf, his childhood friend and the caretaker’s daughter, who is eager to help the man she’s loved her entire life. But when Max also brings Luzia Weiss, a young Jewish woman, to hide at the castle, it complicates Annika’s feelings and puts their entire plan—even their very lives—in jeopardy. Especially when the Nazis come to scour the estate and find both Luzia and the treasure gone.

Eighty years later, Callie Randall is mostly content with her quiet life, running a bookstore with her sister and reaching out into the world through her blog. Then she finds a cryptic list in an old edition of Bambi that connects her to Annika’s story . . . and maybe to the long-buried story of a dear friend. As she digs into the past, Callie must risk venturing outside the safe world she’s built for a chance at answers, adventure, and maybe even new love.

My Thoughts:
​Wow, this book! I cried buckets at the ending to this story! So many unexpected turns filled with both sorrow and joy! This multi-layered story of lost love and found treasure unites families over generations and reveals some of the harsh tragedies that occurred to those who experienced World War II. This beautiful novel brings honor to those who sacrificed their lives or who were abused by the Nazis and shines a light on how devastating and personal war is. Callie's plot line served as the vehicle that tied past events from Annika, Max, and Luzia's story together pushing the reader on to dig deeper into the mystery of what happened after the war to both the people and the treasure. One of the most compelling scenes to me was the decisions Annika and Hermann made one fateful night in Max's family's castle that affected them all. Annika's choice was one of utmost selflessness, while Hermann made the ultimate selfish decision when you realize what Annika, Max, and Luzia truly lost because of his decision. Bottom line, this novel is a must read that will leave you pondering the events and asking yourself what you would have done in the same situation these characters faced.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions regarding this literary work.

​Melanie Dobson is the award-winning author of sixteen historical romance, suspense, and time-slip novels including Catching the Wind, Beneath a Golden Veil, and The Silent Order. Chateau of Secrets received a Carol Award for historical fiction, Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana won Best Novel of Indiana, and The Black Cloister was ForeWord's Book of the Year for Religious Fiction.  Melanie and her husband, Jon, have two daughters. After moving numerous times with Jon's work, the Dobson family has finally settled near Portland, Oregon, and they love to travel and hike in both the mountains and the cliffs above the Pacific. When Melanie isn't writing, she enjoys exploring ghost towns and dusty back roads, dancing, and reading stories with her girls. More information about Melanie and her books is available at www.melaniedobson.com or www.facebook.com/MelanieDobsonFiction/.

About the Book:
The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea to the shores of Canaan.

Eitan has lived in Kedesh, a City of Refuge, for the last eleven years, haunted by a tragedy in his childhood and chafing at the boundaries placed on him. He is immediately captivated by Sofea, but revealing his most guarded secret could mean drawing her into the danger of his past.

As threats from outside the walls loom and traitors are uncovered within, Sofea and Eitan are plunged into the midst of a murder plot. Will they break free from the shackles of the past in time to uncover the betrayal and save their lives and the lives of those they love?

My Thoughts:
Cossette consistently delivers intriguing characters and entertaining plots including this sophomore book in the Cities of Refuge Series. We were first introduced to Eitan as a little boy in the first book, A Light on the Hill.  It was great to see what has happened with Eitan, Moriyah, and Darek. Sofea was especially interesting to me as her culture was so completely different from the Hebrews'. Moriyah's gentle ways of demonstrating her faith and Eitan's commitment to his Nazirite vows were such beautiful examples of how consistently living out our faith can change the hearts of those around us. The rivalry between Eitan and Nadir offered many tense moments foreshadowing a deeper conflict to come. Although Sofea's conversion and her and Eitan's blooming romance was the central plot, my favorite part of the story was actually the healing that occurred in Eitan and Darek's relationship as Darek demonstrated unconditional love and the true heart of a father willing to do anything to protect his child. While this story did not captivate me the way A Light on the Hill did, it was still a great read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions regarding this literary work.

Connilyn Cossette  is the CBA bestselling author of the Out from Egypt series. Her debut novel, Counted with the Stars, was a finalist for the Christy Award, the INSPY Award, and the Christian Retailing's Best Award. She lives in North Carolina with her husband of over twenty years and a son and a daughter who fill her days with joy, inspiration, and laughter. Connect with her at www.ConnilynCossette.com.

About the Book:
Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her own peace. Because of the shameful mark on her face, she hides behind her veil at all times and the disdain of the townspeople keeps her from socializing. And marriage prospects were out of the question . . . until now.

Her father has found someone to marry her, and she hopes to use her love of cooking to impress the man and his motherless sons. But when things go horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee. Seeking safety at one of the newly-established Levitical cities of refuge, she is wildly unprepared for the dangers she will face, and the enemies--and unexpected allies--she will encounter on her way.

My Thoughts:
Cossette has very quickly become one of my favorite authors of Biblical fiction! Can I just first say that this cover is absolutely gorgeous! Moriyah's story captivated me from the beginning, and I ached for her plight. She has the purest, most beautiful heart but lives in utter isolation with the exception of family because of her terrifying capture as told in Wings of the Wind. Her loneliness and desperation escalate when she thinks she has unintentionally met the man her father intends for her to marry, sparks fly between them, and then her dreams are dashed. After a reckless mistake causes her to flee her family, Cossette keeps the reader turning pages as danger chases her and her escorts throughout their journey many times just barely escaping with their lives. Of course, my favorite part was the romance between Moriyah and Darek. From the first time they met, the attraction between these two is strong. Romantic tension is prevalent throughout their interactions on their way to the city of refuge, especially as Darek struggles to reconcile his growing feelings for Moriyah with his sense of justice. The tenderness, mercy, and sacrifice laced throughout coupled with memorable characters has made A Light on the Hill a novel I will surely read again and again!

​This review contains my own thoughts and opinions regarding this literary work. I have not been compensated in any way by the author or publisher.

Connilyn Cossette is the Christy Award Nominated and CBA-Bestselling author of the Out from Egypt Series from Bethany House Publishers. There's not much she enjoys more than digging into the rich, ancient world of the Bible, discovering new gems of grace that point to Jesus, and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. Connect with her at ConnilynCossette.com.

About the Book:
The Darkwater Inn stands tall and proud in the French Quarter, the hub of New Orleans. Bourbon Street is bustling, and General Manager Adelaide Fountaine has her hands full with a hotel at capacity. She, along with everyone else, is shocked when a body is found: a hotel guest stabbed with a kitchen knife.

Detective Beau Savoie, Adelaide’s childhood friend, is on the case. As Beau digs into the victim’s past, he unearths a shocking connection between Adelaide and the murdered guest. Beau is hurt that his friend—the woman he’s quietly loved for years—kept the truth from him. To make matters worse, the stress of the investigation has sent Adelaide right into the comforting arms of her coworker Dimitri. But Beau can’t press Adelaide too hard . . . he’s keeping secrets of his own.

Can Adelaide and Beau afford to hide from the truth with a killer on the loose?

My Thoughts:
Caroll offers readers a double-dose of excitement- a suspense-filled murder mystery and an intriguing love triangle. The murder mystery was thick with questions about who the killer was, and I have to say I was caught completely off guard when the person responsible confessed! As far as the romance element, Adelaide finds herself as one lucky girl- she has not one but two handsome, charming heroes vying for her heart! I will be interested to see in future novels in this series which one she will choose! Honestly, I'm not sure which one I'm rooting for because I like them both! Decisions, decisions! Lastly, I was delighted to learn more about New Orleans! Although I have never visited the city (shame on me!), the authentic details the author infused throughout the story made me feel that I was right smack dab in the middle of The Big Easy!  

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions regarding this literary work.

The best-selling author of dozens of novels, Robin Caroll writes Southern stories of mystery and suspense with a hint of romance. Her books have been widely recognized, including honors from the Carol Awards, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, and RT Reviewers' Choice Awards. To find out more about Robin, visit www.robincaroll.com. 

About the Book:
After being imprisoned and branded for the death of her client, twenty-five-year-old midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile to the fledgling 1720s French colony of Louisiana, where she hopes to be reunited with her brother, serving there as a soldier. To make the journey, though, women must be married, and Julianne is forced to wed a fellow convict.

When they arrive in New Orleans, there is no news of Benjamin, Julianne's brother, and searching for answers proves dangerous. What is behind the mystery, and does military officer Marc-Paul Girard know more than he is letting on?

With her dreams of a new life shattered, Julianne must find her way in this dangerous, rugged land, despite never being able to escape the king's mark on her shoulder that brands her a criminal beyond redemption.

My Thoughts:
First of all, this has to be one of the most beautiful book covers I've seen lately! I would just die for that dress! This is one of those stories that I tuck into my heart and revisit again and again. My favorite aspect of this book is that there is not one hero, but two. Both Simon and Marc-Paul, although very different men who enter Julianne's life under vastly different circumstances, are honorable men worthy of her heart. Joined together under the most brutal of circumstances, Simon- although feisty and brooding- endears my heart with his immediate protectiveness and vow of commitment to Julianne. His love for her grows into the sweetest treasure! After tragedy later in the story, Julianne finds shelter in Marc-Paul's offer of care and protection. Their love grows like a wildfire deep with affection and passion. Marc-Paul, like Simon, is also super protective of the woman he loves. The intrigue of Benjamin's demise, the danger of the unsettled territory, and the darkness cloaking Pascal's intentions makes for an exciting story!

This review contains my own thoughts and opinions regarding this literary work. I have not been compensated in any way by the author or publisher.

Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning author of over ten books to date, including The Mark of the King, Wedded to War, a Christy Award finalist in 2013; and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Jocelyn graduated from Taylor University with a BA in English and now lives with her husband and two children in Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.

About the Book:
Tressa Harlowe's father did not trust banks, but neither did he trust his greedy extended family. He kept his vast fortune hidden somewhere on his estate in the south of England and died suddenly, without telling anyone where he had concealed it. Tressa and her ailing mother are left with a mansion and an immense vineyard and no money to run it. It doesn't take long for a bevy of opportunists to flock to the estate under the guise of offering condolences. Tressa knows what they're really up to. She'll have to work with the rough and rusticated vineyard manager to keep the laborers content without pay and discover the key to finding her father's fortune--before someone else finds it first. 

Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano welcomes readers to Trevelyan Castle, home of the poorest heiress in Victorian England, for a treasure hunt they'll not soon forget.

My Thoughts:
Clever plot twists and an unexpected ending pepper Davidson Politano’s sophomore offering making for a page turner you can’t put down! Surrounded by a mother who wants to maintain her elite lifestyle, a cousin who suddenly wants to renew their childhood kinship, and a suitor who wants to keep his interest hush-hush, Tressa Harlowe finds herself questioning who she can trust as she desperately searches for her father’s lost fortune. She finds both a nemesis and a friend in Donegan Vance, the last employee her father hired before his untimely death. I loved the dynamics between these two and especially found Donegan’s blatant honesty refreshing. Also special was Donegan’s quiet love and protection of Tressa even when she blanched at a relationship with him. I found myself trying to guess where the treasure was hidden along with all of the characters. While the end location was not that surprising, the back-story behind how- and why- the treasure landed where it did was a great end to this suspense knockout!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions regarding this literary work.

Joanna Davidson Politano freelances for a small nonfiction publisher but spends much of her time spinning tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist for several contests, including the 2016 Genesis Award from ACFW, and won the OCW Cascade Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is always on the hunt for random acts of kindness, people willing to share their deepest secrets with a stranger, and hidden stashes of sweets.

About the Book:
Rayne Shelby has spent her entire life trying to earn the approval of her high-powered family, with the hope of one day managing her late grandfather’s prestigious Idaho lodge. But when she makes a mistake that puts her future in jeopardy, she faces an impossible choice: defy her family or deny her dream. The only way to fix the mess she’s created is to enlist the help of her neighbor, Levi, the apprentice of her family’s greatest enemy. And if Rayne gets caught crossing the divided property lines, the consequences will be irreparable.
Levi Harding has never forgotten the August night he shared with Rayne when they were teens—or the way she later rejected him. Despite his warring instincts, he can’t ignore her plea for help or the spark that’s ignited between them. But now, as wildfires bear down on their town and family secrets are revealed, their newfound alliance might just go up in smoke.

My Thoughts:
At the time I finally picked up this book to read, it was the book that had been on my TBR pile the longest- 17 months. After reading the first chapter I kept asking myself, "now WHY exactly did it take me so long to read this book??". I couldn't put it down! Rayne and Levi's romance could easily be compared to a modern day version of Romeo & Juliet. From the start the conflict between her family and his employer was established setting the stage for their forbidden romance. While their chemistry is electrifying, the tension is also there just underneath the surface of their interactions hinting at a questionable future. When the truth of the age-old conflict was finally revealed, I was not only surprised by the cause of the rift but cheering for the way Deese brought the story to its end. Fantastic read that I will enjoy again and again!

This review contains my own thoughts and opinions. I have not been compensated by the author or publisher in any way.

Nicole Deese is a full time lover of humorous, heartfelt, and hope-filled fiction. When she's not writing a sweet romance, she can usually be found reading near a window and drinking a mango La Croix. She lives in small-town, Idaho with her happily-ever-after hubby, two rambunctious and smarty-pants sons, and a princess daughter with the heart of a warrior.

About the Book:
​A tornado has destroyed a small Minnesota community and among the missing are not only a group of students but PEAK Rescue team leader Chet King. Ty Remington will stop at nothing to rescue his mentor, not even when the girl he loved--and lost--walks back into his life. But Brette needs his help more than he knows, despite her stubborn determination to push him away. And when he gets a second chance, loving her just might cost him more than he can imagine.

A blogger for Vortex Storm Chasers, Brette Arnold didn't expect her adventures to land her in the same place as Ty, the guy who she walked--no, ran--from over a year ago. She had her reasons--good ones. The kind that tell her that falling for him again would only lead to heartache. But Ty isn't the kind of man to give up--not on the missing students, or on her.

Life and love hang in the balance in Susan May Warren's breathless story of holding on to hope during a deadly summer of storms.

My Thoughts:
Ty Remington is perhaps the sweetest, most sincere hero I've met thus. First, his steadfast love for Brette comes through in so many ways. The way he gently coaxes her to face her fears, his enduring patience as he waits for her to share her heart, and the strength he displays in vowing to stand with her through whatever trials she may face are just a few examples. His love for her is a beautiful picture of true devotion and commitment. The plot surrounding the tornadoes also serves as a platform to highlight his deep compassion for others and the deep roots of his faith. Other secondary plots and character cameos added more juice to the story as the reader is updated on the status of both Ian and Sierra's and Sam and Willow's relationships, with a significant secondary plot that included a changing dynamic between Ben and Kacey. Glimpses of Pete and Jess's "romance in question" surface throughout the story, too, with a bite-your-nails cliffhanger ending the novel. This book was jam packed with danger and excitement (in true Warren fashion) from page one all the way to the end! 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A review was not required but was voluntary and contains my own thoughts and opinions.

Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels with more than 1 million books sold, including Wild Montana Skies, Rescue Me, and A Matter of Trust. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT and numerous Readers' Choice Awards, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, romantic comedy, and novellas. She can be found online at www.susanmaywarren.com, on Facebook at Susan May Warren Fiction, and on Twitter @susanmaywarren.