February 2013

The Twelfth Child by Bette Lee Crosby   

 Many thanks to the author, Bette Lee Crosby, for gifting me with a copy of her book "The Twelfth Child".  As I have not read any previous books written by this author I did not know what to expect.

I so thoroughly enjoyed reading about Abigail her hopes and dreams and the life she eventually had.  Once I started reading this story I was unable to put my eReader down.  This is not a suspense filled story but a wonderful story of a woman and the life she lived.  How she runs away from home at such a young age to avoid a forced marriage.  Living with an elderly author as her companion until she dies unexpectedly. How she eventually ends up single and a Librarian.  To eventually retire in her early seventies and meeting Destiny.  A young lady she would grow to love as the daughter she never had.

Such an interesting story and a plausible one.  I was just left with one thought as I finished reading this story...... "What happened to the bonds"?  lol.

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 The Covenant (Abram's Daughters, #1) by Beverly Lewis

Another great read by Beverly Lewis.  This is such a heart warming story of young Amish people as they grow into young adulthood.

I enjoyed reading this story about Leah, her sisters, parents, neighbors, friends and the young man she falls in love with.

If you enjoy Amish stories add this story to your read list.

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 The Gatekeeper (The Keepers: L.A., #0.5) by Heather Graham

It is never disappointing to pick up a book written by Heather Graham.

The Gatekeeper is another good read in this series.  Saxon is elven and a cop.  The story opens with a bloodbath.  Nineteen dead and forty-nine hospitalized.  This story is a paranormal/mystery read that is fast paced and well written. 

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 Infinite Sacrifice (Infinite Series #1) by L.E. Waters 

This is a fascinating read.  The story opens with a Prologue that just grabbed me and pulled me into a wonderful reading experience. I wasn't sure I would enjoy reading a book on death and the afterlife.

The story is about Maya who after her death travels to what she thinks is heaven.  She meets her spiritual guide and a fascinating journey begins.  You, the reader quickly discover that this author spent an enormous time in research as she adds so much detail and thought into the lives of Maya.  The priest, the slave, the mother and the wife of a wealthy man.  The only life we didn't discover is the one she just lived through.

This was such an wonderful read and I was left with a whole new perspective on what the afterlife might be like.

I am looking forward to reading more from this talented author.

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Naebody's Hero by Mark Wilson

Many thanks to the author, Mark Wilson, for making his latest book "Naebody's Hero" available to me.

This is such an interesting story in so many ways. A young boy abandoned by his parents, raised by foster parents, and his discovery of super abilities.

The story of Rob Hamilton and the people he meets and gets to know is an exceptionally crafted story with so many layers.

I found myself pulled into the story from the first page and stayed interested to the last page.

I was happy to read that there will be more Rob Hamilton adventures to read and enjoy.

Mark, you have such an exceptional writing talent and I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

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Lethal by Sandra Brown 

As always, picking up a book written by Sandra Brown is never disappointing.  The opening sentence in this book grabs you.  The rest of the book is just as attention grabbing. 

Honor Gillette, a widow, with a young daughter becomes the hostage of Leo Coburn.  This man is wanted by the police and FBI for murdering seven men.  He threatens Honor and the safety of her daughter if she does not help him find something that her husband had possession of.  What follows is such an intriguing story that keeps you fascinated and engaged to the very last page.

If you love a good mystery then pick up this book or any other Sandra Brown.  You will not be disappointed.