Line of Duty, book #9 -- SPOILERS!!

 

Well this was a page turner ... until it wasn't.  The first 353 pages were full of intrigue, mystery, sorrow, emotions while they were looking for the bad guy and processing all the grief.  But then! On page 354 BOOM! They figure out the bad guy is really the sweet old man no one would ever suspect!  And then just like that, the book is over!!  No clues -- no hints -- nothing!  What?!?!?  

At the request of her many fans—Terri Blackstock revisits the heroic cast of characters in this fifth book in her best-selling Newpointe 911 series In Line of Duty, a bomb explodes at the Icon International building in New Orleans while lawyer Jill Clark Nichols is in the top floor boardroom. The thirty-story building goes up in flames and fire departments from all around the area are called in. The firefighters from Newpointe are especially concerned since they know Jill is inside the building. Dan, her husband, rushes in to save her. But as firefighters work to evacuate the upper floors of the building, a second and third bomb explode, causing the lower floors to cave in. Firefighters and civilians are buried beneath the rubble. When the smoke finally clears, a count is taken. Jill narrowly escapes the chaos of the explosions and fire only to find Dan missing. Were the bombs the act of a terrorist, or a scheme coming from a heart of greed? Can Jill’s faith carry her through these long days of pain and uncertainty? And will Dan survive this tragedy . . . or sacrifice his life in the line of duty? (picture and description at Amazon)

I did not realize until I finished that this is a series (although I was suspicious!) and this is actually the last book in the series!  It was good, but not good enough to go back and read all the others.  Not with 400+ books sitting on my Paperwhite waiting to be read -- along with over 40-50 real books staring at me longingly as well.

Next up --- who knows!  

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Melissa

Trouble in Store, book #8

 

Cute, Fun, I missed my out west people! :)

Fired from her most recent governess position, Melanie Ross must embrace her last resort: the Arizona mercantile she inherited from her cousin. But Caleb Nelson is positive he inherited the mercantile, and he's not about to let some obstinate woman with newfangled ideas mess up all he's worked for. He's determined to get Melanie married off as soon as possible, and luckily there are plenty of single men in town quite interested in taking her off his hands.

The problem is, Caleb soon realizes he doesn't want her to marry up with any of them. He's drawn to Melanie more every day, and he has to admit some of her ideas for the store unexpectedly offer positive results.  But someone doesn't want the store to succeed, and what used to be just threatening words has escalated into deliberate destruction and lurkers in the night. When a body shows up on the mercantile steps--and the man obviously didn't die from natural causes--things really get dangerous. Can Melanie and Caleb's business--and romance--survive the trouble that's about to come their way?  (picture and description at Amazon)

So excited to see if the others liked it!

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Melissa

14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible, book #7

 

It was time for another nonfiction and this one has been sitting on my desk staring at me.  Since I am once again reading the Bible through in year (following the M'Cheyne Reading plan this year) I thought it may be fun to read this and see how it can help me delve even deeper.

The Bible is the most read book in all the world. But many of us get stuck in a rut when it comes to approaching it. Rather than feeling inspired and energized, we feel confused, disenchanted, or removed. Bible scholar and lover of God’s Word James Coakley wants to share fourteen invaluable strategies that will bring our Scripture study to life.  The Bible is historical, true, and it’s also great literature. The Artist who created the universe has also gifted us with His Word, which is beautifully designed and full of creativity. The same riveting techniques that modern authors use in their books were also used by Biblical authors long ago. Coakley opens our eyes to the dramatic and poetical ways God communicates to us. Readers will acquire practical strategies to engage in God’s Word and general guidelines that will keep them on track.  The literary skills mentioned in this book don’t require advanced training—just a desire to open and receive the gift of God’s Word. Would you like to unearth new treasure and insight whenever you open your Bible? Coakley promises an exciting ride and invigorating time in God’s eternal, life-changing Word! (picture and description from Amazon)

This is a super easy read, and if you are an English major you might even like it even more ~ it ties in many ways literary methods are used in the Bible.

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MeLissa