The Chase (US Marshals Book #2) by Lisa Harris

 

Book Description:  US Marshal Madison James may not be sure who shot her three months ago, but she does know one thing--it's time to get back out into the field. When her partner, Jonas Quinn, receives a message that a federal warrant just came in on a man connected to a string of bank robberies, Madison jumps at the chance to get back to work. What she and Jonas find is a bank robbery in progress that's gone wrong--and things are about to get worse. For these bank robbers, it's never been just about the money. It's about taking risks and adrenaline rushes, and getting caught is not part of the game. When the suspects escape, Madison and Jonas must hunt them down and bring them to justice before someone else--someone close to them--gets hurt . . . or worse. From Seattle to the San Juan Islands, bestselling author Lisa Harris takes you on a nonstop chase where feelings are complicated and failure isn't an option. 

My Thoughts:  Oh, my, STARS!  I waited and waited for this book to come out.  And it did not disappoint.

I did read book #1, The Escape and I'd recommend that the reader read book 1 to understand the dynamics.

All the right ingredients, a pinch of romance, a mixture of suspense and a wonderful story that brings the reader to a place of wanting the next chapter.

Lisa Harris is one of my most favorite authors, especially in the suspense arena.

How I loved US Marshal Madison James and, well, there's Jonas Quinn.  All man and ready to help nab the bad guys.

But it's the suspense, the action and good vs. evil that really make the book.

And the setting is the San Juan Islands.  Yeah, so nice and so dangerous.

It's quite an interesting story how a bank robbery goes haywire but it's not about the money.  That's the interesting part...who puts their life on the line to rob a bank but it's not about the money?!?!

What story!  What adventure! What suspense!  It's a wonderful read!

• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800737318
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800737313

Off the Chain (Gone to the Dogs, Book 1) by Janice Thompson

 

Book Description:  The Town of Brenham, Texas, Has Gone to the Dogs!   Curl up with your pup and sink into a delightful small-town mystery as riddles and rescues stack up in book one of a new cozy mystery series.   Marigold Evans’ first attempt at rescuing an abandoned pooch lands her in a drainage pipe in Brenham Texas. . .and almost in jail, until Parker Jenson comes to her rescue. Then a bad day only gets worse as the Lone Star Vet Clinic, where they both work, is vandalized and the list of suspects starts to climb. With the help of her fellow employees, Marigold sets out to simultaneously solve the crime, rehab the rescued dog, and help more dogs in crisis.

My Thoughts:  I love mysteries and fun!  This story combines both.  And this story is set in the best place, Brenham, Texas.  The home of Blue Bell ice cream.

Off the Chain aptly describes the dogs that Marigold Evan's tries to rescue.  These sweet dogs don't like staying where they're put.  

But one day the Vet Clinic where Marigold works is vandalized.  Not only are there a few suspects but the day goes form bad to worse.  The dogs go off the chain and Marigold tries to rescue them but comes in contact with unsavory conditions and unusual people.

Then her co-worker, Parker, Jensen, comes to her rescue. *Cue the romance*  

It seems that Marigold has her hands full trying to solve the crime, rehab the dog and rescue the other dogs.

So many dogs in crisis.  Is it really worth her effort?

I loved this fun, romantic read!

Just so you know there are more:  More in the Gone to the Dogs Series: Book 1 - Off the Chain by Janice Thompson Book 2 - Dog Days of Summer by Kathleen Y'Barbo Book 3 - Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Janice Thompson.

Cold Case Disappearance by Shirley Jump

 My Thoughts:  Annie Linscott, a Vloger, ís determined to find her missing friend, Jenny by flooding about her missing case.  someone does not want Jenny found.

This is one suspenseful read!  

Annie and Sheriff Brady Johnson are seemingly opposites but the new sheriff in town, Brady Johnson, knows that Annie needs help.  Annie keeps getting herself in trouble...asking too many questions in a tight lipped town that seems to be bought out by another "big wig."

Annie and Brady are up against odds that don't seems in their favor.  

This is a great mystery and a good one to curl up and read with on a hot summer's day. msg grab a cup of tea and come join me.

WOW {Warm Oven Wednesday

 

 

 This is an easy recipe.  

Either follow the picture or substitute your favorite veggies and meat.

New Book...Murders In The Marquee by Dana Metink

 Murders in the Marquee by Dana Mentink is available for preorder.

Set in a San Francisco hotel in 1905, this historical cozy mystery follows Saul Niffler, a reformed jewel thief trying to keep his new job and stay out of trouble.

That plan fails when Saul sees what looks like a body falling from a penthouse window. No body is found, and Saul knows he should leave the matter alone. But Kitty Rossi, a young guest who wants to become a Pinkerton detective, starts asking questions. Soon Henry, the elevator man, is drawn into the search too.

Together, this unlikely trio must find out what is happening inside the Grand Mallard Marquee before the killer strikes again.

Preorder here: https://harlequin.com/products/murders-in-the-marquee/

#danamentink #historicalcozymystery #murdersinthemarquee

The Scripture Memory Map for Women: A Creative Journal (Faith Maps) complied by the Barbour Staff

 

My Thoughts:  I'm always on the lookout for journals or devotionals that will help me in my walk with the Lord.

So when I was offered this small book, The Scripture Memory MAP for women, I jumped at the chance to use it.

Each section consists of two pages...there is a place at the top of the left hand page for the date, then a square for My Memory Verse For Today, Then a place for This  Verse is important to Remember Because and enough space for you to write, Then What It Means To My Faith, Then onto the second page where there is space to write How It Applies To My Life, Then a square for Knowing This Verse Will Be Helpful When, and lastly My Prayer For Today and a space to write your prayer. 

There are colorful hearts, butterflies and arrows that point you show you which way to go.  Thus creating a type of map.  

The creative part comes when you write in the sections.  😊

There are verses at the end of each section. 

I am in love with this creative journal.  This is a Fantastic plan for memorizing God's Word!

This makes a wonderful gift!  

• Series: Faith Maps
• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Books 
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1643520881
• ISBN-13: 978-1643520889

The Book of Comforts: Genuine Encouragement for Hard Times by Kaitlin Wernet, Rebecca Faires, Cymone Wilder and An

 

Book Description:  When someone is grieving, what should we say? How can we help? How do we comfort without offering shallow platitudes? In times of sorrow Scripture beckons us to look up and out, because our help comes from the Lord. The Book of Comforts stands in the gap between suffering and hope, offering readers the abiding comfort found in Scripture.

My Thoughts:  I wanted this book because, frankly, it's quite difficult for me to verbalize a comforting thought when someone is going through a rough time.  

This is a beautiful hardback book.  So much lovelier than the picture.  And quite a bit bigger than I expected.  It's not a small book but it's not overly large either.  

It's not colorful but on one side of the page is a dark grayish colored page or plain white page with gold lettering or plain white with dark gray print that has an encouraging statement.

I found that this book makes for a great devotional book especially for someone going through a difficult time.

The book is chock full of scripture and experiences that may help and encourage a fellow believer.

We all go through difficult/hard times and this book is a wonderful to help us and others.  It is also great for giving comfort from you to someone else.

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310452066
• ISBN-13: 978-0310452065

Fun Friday!

 

Cold Case Murder by Shirlee McCoy

My Thoughts:  Sometimes I just love a cold case mystery.  And Shirley McCoy does not disappoint.

Loomis, Louisiana is one tight lipped town.  When Jodie Gilmore tries to find out what happened in this cold case murder mystery she is bombarded at every turn.  It seems that Harrison Cahill, the forensic anthropologist thinks Jodie knows more than she does.

Can Jodie and Harrison solve this seemingly impossible case?  

This is a fantabulous suspense and mystery case with a little romance thrown in.  

Makes a great beach read!

WOW {Warm Oven Wednesday}

 

I found this delightful yummy lemon cookie on allrecipes.com

Lemon cookies are a summertime treat!

INGREDIENTS:

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix 2 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon lemon extract 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in eggs, oil, and lemon extract until well blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into a bowl of confectioners' sugar. Roll them around until they're lightly covered. Once sugared, put them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3.	Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. The bottoms will be light brown, and the insides chewy.

Rebecca (Daughters of the Lost Colony 1607) by Shannon McNear

 

 Book Description:  Born the daughter of a Powhatan chieftain and a woman of unknown origins, Mato'aka enjoys a carefree life. When strange men from across the eastern waters appear near her home, she regards them at first as a mere curiosity. Soon, though, she finds herself torn between friendship with one of their leaders and the opinions and politics of her elders. Drawn to a young Englishman, John Rolfe, who has lost a wife and baby daughter, she shares his griefs. . .and perhaps something more. Could she have a future among the English of Jamestown, accepting their ways and even changing her name? Could her fate be a part of the lasting legacy of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

My Thoughts: Not being a history buff I found this book of historical romance fascinating.  I'd heard of the lost colony of Roanoke but never really thought about it but what if? What is the Powhatan chief had a daughter?  Would the princess be interested in marrying John Rolfe, the Englishman who lost his wife and daughter.

Mato'aka enjoys the carefree life as a chiefs daughter then along comes the  Englishman, John Rolfe, and her life suddenly changes.  Changes she never thought about.  Such as can she fit into the English way of life?  Does she want to fit into the English way of life?  What is life with a man outside of the tribe?

The author did a fantastic job of writing about a "hard" subject.  There seem to be so many "what ifs" surrounding this historical but, yet, fascinating subject of the Lost Colony.

Whether you're a history buff or not you'll find this historical romance fascinating and it may just grab your heart strings.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."

A Dangerous Stage {Protection for Hire} by Camy Tang

 My Thoughts:  I loved the first book in this series Protection for Hire.  Now A Dangerous Stage is, again, about Tessa, but enter the lawyer, Charles Britton.  Charles is the lawyer who sent Tessa to prison (for a crime she didn't commit).  

Tessa's faith is tried, for it seems that lies abound everywhere she turns after she is hired by one of the contestants to delve into a shady singing competition.

Now, I REALLY love Camy Tang's books because they have a lot of action mixed with mounds of faith!  Camy isn't preachy but she gets the point across.  A lot like Tessa who lives her faith!

Tessa is one tough lady but she has a soft center just like a wonderful chocolate, caramel truffle but that tough exterior makes her seem like an iron maiden.   

I wasn't sure about Charles...can a "wimpy" lawyer truly help a feisty lady like Tessa?!  Will Charles really stand "tough?"  These were a couple of questions I had when Tessa meets up with Charles.

I must say that I enjoyed A Dangerous Stage even more than I enjoyed reading Protection for Hire.

One doesn't need to read Protection for Hire before reading A Dangerous Stage but reading the first book will help in understanding Tessa and her mafia family.

This is one great read!

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310320348
• ISBN-13: 978-0310320340

Fun Friday!

 

WOW {Warm Oven Wednesday}