Monday, November 2, 2026

Crosshairs (Natchez Trace Park Rangers) by Patricia Bradley

 

Book Description:  Investigative Services Branch (ISB) ranger Ainsley Beaumont arrives in her hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, to investigate the murder of a three-month-pregnant teenager. While she wishes the visit was under better circumstances, she never imagined that she would become the killer's next target--nor that she'd have to work alongside an old flame.

After he almost killed a child, former FBI sniper Lincoln Steele couldn't bring himself to fire a gun, which had deadly and unforeseen consequences for his best friend. Crushed beneath a load of guilt, Linc is working at Melrose Estate as an interpretive ranger. But as danger closes in on Ainsley during her murder investigation, Linc will have to find the courage to protect her. The only question is, will it be too little, too late?

My Thoughts: I always eagerly await a new story from Ms. Bradley.  I was waiting for this third book in the Natchez Trace Park Rangers and this book didn't disappoint .

Of course since this is the third book it is a stand alone.  So don't be afraid that you missed too much.

When Ainsley Beaumont arrives in her hometown to investigate a terrible murder she unknowingly becomes the target of the killer.

But Lincoln Steele, even though he going through his own personal crisis, crosses paths with Ainsley.  This is where the story becomes engaging.

To be honest as a pretty good armchair detective I didn't see who the killer was until he was named.  

I love it when a story has me so engrossed I forget to look for clues and just read trying to follow the author's lovely description of the town and relationships.  Small town charm with a killer on the loose.

A lot of danger and excitement mixed with sweet romance.  A not.to.missed.suspense.read!




Thursday, October 29, 2026

Secrets In Amish County by Mary Alford.... It's Here!

 


 SHE NEEDS ANSWERS. HE'S DETERMINED TO KEEP HER ALIVE.

Eve Lantz and Casey Masterson have known each other since childhood.

But when Eve returns to Rachel's Crossing, their reunion is anything but peaceful.

Someone wants her dead.

Casey has a badge, a promise to protect her, and feelings that make this case dangerously personal.

Discover their story in Secrets in Amish Country by Mary Alford!

#ProtectiveHero #ChristianRomanticSuspense #SecretsInAmishCountry


Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Escape by Lisa Harris

 

Book Description:  US Marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn are thrust into a high-profile case when they are called on to transport two prisoners across the country on a private plane. But when the plane experiences engine trouble en route from the Pacific Northwest to Colorado, the pilots crash-land the aircraft deep in the heart of the sprawling Salmon-Challis National Forest. 

When Madison and Jonas regain consciousness, they find both pilots and one prisoner dead--and one fugitive on the run. They'll have to negotiate the rugged and remote backcountry through Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado while tracking a murderer who is desperate to disappear--and will do anything to stop them. 

My Thoughts:  The action, the suspense, the characters....oolalala!  What a read!

This is one of those gotta reads if you love action and suspense.  Of course, Lisa Harris never disappoints with adding a bit about having faith.

It seems simple enough for US marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn to transport two prisoners on a private plane.  Not much can happen while one is in the air.  Or can it?!?!  

First, the plane has engine trouble, the pilot has to make a crash landing in a forest, one prisoner dies and the pilot dies in the crash.  then when Madison and Jonas regain consciousness they realize the other prisoner has escaped.  how did a simple trip become so very complicated?  And that's just the beginning of the story!

It's interesting to find out how US marshals rally work and the way they put themselves in danger for the sake of the the good.

Oh.my!  I loved this read!  Fantastic writing with enough action, suspense and little romance to make me wish I could become an US marshal.


Monday, October 26, 2026

Secrets In Amish County by Mary Alford


 SHE NEEDS ANSWERS. HE'S DETERMINED TO KEEP HER ALIVE.

Eve Lantz and Casey Masterson have known each other since childhood.

But when Eve returns to Rachel's Crossing, their reunion is anything but peaceful.

Someone wants her dead.

Casey has a badge, a promise to protect her, and feelings that make this case dangerously personal.

Discover their story in Secrets in Amish Country by Mary Alford!

#ProtectiveHero #ChristianRomanticSuspense #SecretsInAmishCountry


Wednesday, October 21, 2026

It's Coming....


 This wasn’t warning fire. This was an execution.

“Whoever was out there wasn’t spraying at random. They knew the ground, the angles, exactly where he and Eve crouched.”

Eve Lantz came home looking for answers about her family. Someone is determined she won’t live to find them.

Assistant Police Chief Casey Masterson vows to protect her. But caught in a gunman’s sights, they’ll need more than a promise to survive.

Discover Secrets in Amish Country by New York Times bestselling author Mary Alford—where family secrets turn deadly and faith is tested under fire.

Coming October 27. Preorder your copy today:
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WOW {Warm Oven Wednesday}

  

 

Taste of Home has some of the BEST recipes and these cookies
 are the BEST for a fall treat!

Angel Sugar Crisps


Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Water
  • Additional white or colored sugar

Directions:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until
  • light and fluffy. Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar and
  • salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix until blended. Shape into large
  • marble-size balls. Dip half of ball into water, then in sugar.
  • Place, sugared side up, on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400°
  • for 6 minutes or until done. Cool. Yield: 4 dozen.