A River to Cross

A River to Cross

by Yvonne Harris

Elizabeth Evans, widow of 3 years, has been kidnapped, and her brother killed by Mexicans trying to start a war with the United States. Texas Ranger Jake Nelson comes to her rescue and vows to protect her no matter what. Both of them are soon drawn to each other, but Elizabeth is hesitant to get involved with another lawman like her husband. Will the attraction between both of them last? Or will Elizabeth continue to shield her heart?

This was an excellent book! From the first chapter, I found myself swept into the dangerous world of Texas Rangers and Mexican renegades. Yvonne Harris created memorable characters in Elizabeth, Jake, Jake's Texas Rangers, and others. 

Not having read any other books by Yvonne Harris before, I wasn't sure what to expect. But I now know to add her to my list of authors to watch. Her first book, Vigilante's Bride, is available here on Amazon. I already have it on my Kindle and plan on reading it soon!

I give this book a 5...it's fast-paced, full of romantic tension and adventure!

Read an excerpt from the book below:

A River to Cross

About the author:

Yvonne Harris earned a BS in Education from the University of Hartford and has taught throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic. Unofficially retired from teaching, she teaches writing at Burlington County College in southern New Jersey, where she resides. She is a winner and three-time finalist for the Golden Heart, once for The Vigilante's Bride, which is her debut novel.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Waiting for Dawn

Waiting for Dawn

by Susan May Warren

Jim Micah has two things on his mind: his regret of losing the woman he loves, Lacey Galloway, and his mission in Iraq. It is 1991 and the Gulf War is winding down, but things soon begin to heat up for Micah. When he and the men on his special operations team are attacked and taken prisoner by unknown enemies, he has to face his fears and decide who to trust. When Lacey hears Micah has gone missing, she decides to do everything she can to find him. Will she be successful? And will the two find happiness together?

This novella almost immediately jumps right into the action. I have not read a lot of novellas, save a few of those books that offer 3 or 4 short novellas in one, but this one caught my attention from the start. The novella ends kind of abruptly, in my opinion. Had I not read the author's afterword, I would have been sorely disappointed. Apparently this is supposed to be the prequel to Flee the Night, the first novel in Warren's Team Hope series. Warren states in the afterword that many of her readers had been asking for background on Micah's story, so hence the creation of Waiting for Dawn. Reading this short story made me interested in reading the rest of the Team Hope series. I will definitely read those books now. 

I would give this novella a 4.5 out of 5, simply because of my confusion at the end of the story.

Waiting for Dawn was released directly to digital edition and is available on Amazon.com and other digital retail sites.

About the author:

Susan May Warren is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and novellas with Tyndale, Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing. Her first book, Happily Ever After won the American Fiction Christian Writers Book of the Year in 2003, and was a 2003 Christy Award finalist. In Sheep’s Clothing, a thriller set in Russia, was a 2006 Christy Award finalist and won the 2006 Inspirational Reader’s Choice award. A former missionary to Russia, Susan May Warren now writes Suspense/Romance and Chick Lit full time from her home in northern Minnesota.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Tyndale House Publishers, as part of the Digital First program through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

My Life in Films

My Life in Films

My friend Becky posted here about her life in films, so I thought I'd do the same. :)

Films that Remind Me of Childhood

• The Sound of Music. I have to copy Becky's on this one. I remember watching this on Saturday nights, before VCRs were even around. 
• The Muppets Take Manhattan (or any of the Muppets movies from the 80s). I loved the Muppets when I was little - actually, I still do! But this movie brings back fond memories...
• Who's Minding the Store. I discovered Jerry Lewis when I was about 8 years old. It just took one movie to make me a huge fan. Though I can't remember which one was the first one I saw, this one stands out in my mind for being one of the funniest.
• Annie (the original version). I remember watching this movie many times during my childhood. I liked it so much, my grandma made me a large Annie doll (like 3 feet tall), along with her dog, Sandy. These are still in my parents' basement somewhere.

Films that Defined My Teens

• Anne of Avonlea. Yeah, I'll copy Becky on another one. I have no idea how many times I watched this movie, but I know I probably still have some parts memorized.
• Christy. Okay, technically this was a t.v. series, but it was made into a movie too...anyways, I remember watching this show and falling in love with the preacher guy. :)

Films that Defined My College Years

• Elf. I remember going to some theater on a Friday night with college friends to see this movie (Becky, you were there, right?) We should have left campus earlier, because we ended up having to sit in the first row, front and center! Will Ferrell in tights, up close and personal! 
• Titanic. This came out soon after I graduated from high school...I am pretty sure it was the fall. Anyways, I went to see this with some high school friends. I liked it, yet I didn't. I probably liked the music better than the actual movie. I also remember wondering when the movie was going to end.
• Pride & Prejudice. I remember watching this one with my roommate Julie before fall semester started. We just decided to sit down and watch the whole thing - all 6 hours of it, or however long it is. Still love this one to this day.

Films When I Need a Good Cry

• My Dog Skip (I have only seen this once, but I bawled...sad animal movies do this to me every time. Plus, I had a dog who died that reminded me of Skip).
• Walk the Line. There's just something about this movie - the combination of the music and storyline or something, but I cry at the end...

Nightmares from Films

• I can't think of any right now. I stay far away from horror movies, because I don't enjoy being scared! I like a good suspense movie, but horror movies - not at all!

Films that Are Guilty Pleasures

• Borrowed Hearts (the Roma Downey/Eric McCormack Christmas movie)
• Enchanted. Patrick Dempsey is in this one. That is enough for me...love him! But seriously, I love this movie...it makes me laugh, it has references to old Disney films, and the music is great...plus, Amy Adams' character breaks out into singing! Love it!
• Dan in Real Life. I just love everything about this movie. Steve Carell is in rare form in this serious role, and the movie has some really great moments. One of my favorites is when his characters starts dancing in the bar. So great!

The Last Film I Saw at the Theater

• The Help. I know, I know, I keep copying Becky! But this is the last movie I saw in a theater...I don't see that many movies in theaters! I usually wait until they come out on dvd. :)

A Favorite Film Few Others Seem to Know About

• The Christmas List. Mimi Rogers, Tom Cruise's first wife, is in this cheesy holiday movie that originally aired on the Family Channel in 1997. It is ridiculous, but I love it anyway. Plus, Marla Maples plays a character that is just fun to hate. I don't think I have missed watching this more than a year or two since it first aired.

What about you? Leave your answers in the comments, or better yet, write about it on your own blog and post the link in the comments. 

A Thousand Tomorrows movie!

So today, the news released that Karen Kingsbury's book, A Thousand Tomorrows, will be made into a movie! I am so excited about this...I would actually love to see all of her books made into movies, especially the Baxter series!

Check out the new Facebook page dedicated to A Thousand Tomorrows here!

Guess I should start re-reading the book so my memory is refreshed before the movie comes out! I don't think a release date has been published yet, but I will post it on my blog once it has!

Falls Like Lightning

Falls Like Lightning

by Shawn Grady

Silas Kent is a smoke jumper who doesn't like to stay around one place for long. Elle Westmore is a pilot who flies smoke jumpers into the trenches. The two of them dated years ago, before Elle had her daughter, Maddie. Silas broke up with her to move to Alaska.When they meet up again to tackle a worsening wildfire, sparks fly again...but will they stay together this time?

I have to admit - this was not one of my favorite books. The characters and story had great potential - but to me, both seemed to fall flat. I sensed no chemistry between Silas and Elle, and some elements of the story were confusing and I found myself wondering what had just happened.

It is possible that others would enjoy the story. It seems like one that men, rather than women, would enjoy, due to the rapidly moving storyline and less emphasis on the emotional aspects. I think I would rate this book a 3 out of 5.


Read an excerpt from the book below:

Falls Like Lightning

About the author:

Shawn Grady signed with Bethany House Publishers in 2008.  He was named “Most Promising New Writer” at the 39th Annual Mount Hermon Writers Conference. He is the author of the novels Through the Fire, Tomorrow We Die & Falls Like Lightning.

Shawn has served for over a decade as a firefighter and paramedic in northern Nevada. From fire engines and ambulances to tillered ladder trucks and helicopters, Shawn’s work environment has always been dynamic. The line of duty has carried him to a variety of locale, from high-rise fires in the city to the burning heavy timber of the eastern Sierras.

After graduating from James Logan High School in Union City, California, Shawn attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego as a Theology undergrad. There he found clarity of direction and proceeded on to acquire an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science Technology as well as Paramedic licensure through Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada.

Shawn currently lives in Reno, just outside of Lake Tahoe. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife, three children and yellow Labrador.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Giveaway over at Legacy of a Writer!

Katie over at Legacy of a Writer is giving away one copy of the dvd version of Beverly Lewis' The Shunning! 

Here's a synopsis of the story:


Before she succumbs to cancer, the dying wish of Laura Mayfield-Bennett is to be reunited with the daughter she never knew. Unfortunately, that daughter, Katie Lapp, is a member of the Amish order. Katie is about to be married, but uneasy about the path ahead.  Now she discovers the secret her parents have kept from her: she's adopted. 

The film is based on the celebrated first novel of the best-selling "The Heritage of Lancaster County" book series from author Beverly Lewis. Stars Danielle Panabaker & Sherry Stringfield.


To read more about the movie, check out the Hallmark Channel's website here!


To be entered into the drawing, all you have to do is reply to her post here and answer the question, "Does the Amish life intrigue you? Why? Why not? Would you ever want to live among them for a time?" 


This is a great movie - definitely one to have in your collection!

The Book That Made Your World

The Book That Made Your World

by Vishal Mangalwadi

When I first started reading this book, I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it. I attribute this to several factors, one being I was reading other books that seemed more interesting at the time. Another being the book's foreword that didn't interest me at all. But then I started reading the prologue, and looked up Mangalwadi's biography and was fascinated. Mangalwadi states that the book celebrates the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, but that his book isn't solely about the Bible, but about art, music, and literature that influenced the world we live in today.

In the first chapter Mangalwadi talks about how Kurt Cobain's album Nevermind, and his suicide later on, paints a portrait of a generation that had lost its way, that had decided that life was essentially meaningless.

Mangalwadi talks more about his personal story in Part 2 of the book. He and his wife, Ruth, picked up their somewhat affluent life and moved to rural India, an area that was known for gang violence and poverty. The two felt God had called them to serve these people and show them His love. One story in this section of the book that I don't think I will ever be able to forget is that of the infant named Sheela. Sheela was a little girl who was being starved by her parents because they felt she was more of a liability than a gift to the family. They felt they didn't have enough money to raise her, then pay her dowry for a future marriage, so they chose the route of slowly killing her. 

As I got further into the book, though, I discovered that my first opinion of the book had returned. I am sure there is is interesting information in the book; however, it is so lengthy and packed with historical details, it seemed like a chore to wade through it. Don't get me wrong - I love history, and I love reading about the "whys" and "hows" of things. I think this book would be better suited to a Bible/Theology/History class, as a lot of the information the author presents would be good for a discussion format.

Would I recommend this book? I definitely can't say that I "can't recommend" this book, because there is nothing inherently wrong with it. I think I just got bogged down in all of the details and lost interest after a few chapters.

About the author:

Vishal Mangalwadi (1949-) is an international lecturer, social reformer, political columnist, and author of thirteen books. Born and raised in India, he studied philosophy at universities, in Hindu ashrams, and at L’Abri Fellowship in Switzerland. In 1976 he turned down several job offers in the West to return to India where he and his wife, Ruth, founded a community to serve the rural poor. Vishal continued his involvement in community development serving at the headquarters of two national political parties, where he worked for the empowerment and liberation of peasants and the lower castes.

His first book, The World of Gurus, was published in 1977 by India's Vikas Publishing House, and serialized in India’s then-largest weekly, Sunday. It was Mangalwadi’s books, In Search of Self and India: The Grand Experiment, that first brought his works to the attention of the American public. In demand worldwide, Vishal is a dynamic, engaging speaker who has lectured in 32 countries. He enjoys simplifying complex ideas and inspiring despairing hearts with hope.

Vishal and Ruth are currently in the United States exploring The Soul of Western Civilization - the Bible. This study was inspired by Vishal and Ruth's recognition of India's need for the reforming power of the Bible. The first fruits of their research are available in (i) Eight-Part lecture series "The Book of the Millennium" and (11) Eleven-part lecture series "Must the Sun Set On the West?" available from www.SoughtAfterMedia.com. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from BookSneeze. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

A Heart Revealed

A Heart Revealed

by Julie Lessman

Ten years ago, Emma Malloy moved from Ireland to Boston, to escape her abusive husband, Rory. Because her faith (Catholicism) doesn't allow divorce, she remains married to him, and becomes content in her life as essentially a single woman. When she falls for her best friend Charity's brother Sean O'Connor, she tries to protect Sean by setting him up with another woman. Will Emma's past continue to haunt her, or will she find freedom to love again?

This, by far, is my favorite book of the summer/fall. Lessman had me riveted to the pages from the very first chapter. I loved everything about this book...the memorable characters, captivating storyline, fascinating time period of the 1930s, the unexpected twists and turns...what an amazing book! I can't believe this is the first book of hers that I've read. Because of some unexpected plot details from the previous book (and the previous series, Daughters of Boston, which introduces the O'Connor family), I wish I had started with the first book, A Passion Most Pure (click here to order it on Amazon). But I am still greatly looking forward to reading all of the other Julie Lessman books I haven't read!

I definitely recommend this one!

The first book in this series, A Hope Undaunted, is available as a free Kindle download on Amazon. Click here to check it out!

This book is now available at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Company. Click here to read more about A Heart Revealed, or to read a portion of the book.

About the author:

Julie Lessman is the popular author of A Passion Most Pure, A Passion Redeemed, andA Passion Denied, as well as A Hope Undaunted, which was one of 2010's Booklist Top Ten Inspirational Fiction winners. Lessman has garnered several writing awards, including ten Romance Writers of America awards. She lives in Missouri. Visit her website at www.julielessman.com. 


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

The Story of Your Life

The Story of Your Life (Inspiring Stories of God at Work in People Just Like You)

by Matthew West & Angela Thomas

When I first heard about this book, I was so excited for it to be published. I loved the concept of the book - take a bunch of peoples' stories and write about how God is working in their lives - and I also loved Matthew West and Angela Thomas. So when I learned that Harvest House was offering it on NetGalley, I jumped at the chance and requested to review it. 

I have seen both Matthew West and Angela Thomas live. I actually met Matthew before his concert at my church in 2005, as I was the administrative assistant/young adult ministry event organizer at the time. I loved how down to earth he was. He also gave a fabulous concert! Listening to his album History takes me back to those fun days in 2005 every time! I saw Angela Thomas live at an Extraordinary Women conference in Columbus, Ohio in 2009. I will always remember her story of redemption - of how she, as a divorced mother of several children, met her prince charming who loved her so much, and loved her kids as his own. I think I may have wiped away a tear or two, but if anyone was sitting near me back then, I had something in my eye...

I really liked this book. First off, let me explain how the book came to be. Matthew West was working on a new album called The Story of Your Life, in which he planned to write songs based on stories and testimonies he received from fans. While talking to his friend Angela Thomas one day, he explained what his new album was all about. She told him he needed to write a book based on peoples' stories too, and that she would help him write it. Each chapter begins with someone's 1-2 page story, followed by a response in the form of a devotional from Angela or Matthew. 

The only thing I would change is the length of the stories. I found myself wishing they would have been longer, so as to create more of a connection with the person giving the testimony. I feel this book would be a valuable resource for anyone who is feeling dry spiritually, or just needs some inspiration to keep walking with Christ. 

I definitely recommend this book, and am happy to have it in my collection of devotionals.

This book is now available at your favorite bookseller from Harvest House Publishers. 

About the authors:

Matthew West:

GRAMMY ® nominee Matthew West along with best selling author Angela Thomas (Do You Think I'm Beautiful, My Single Mom Life and more) are uniting to release The Story of Your Life: Inspiring Stories of God at Work in People Just Like You with Harvest House Publishers this September.

The book from West comes as a follow-up to his best-selling, latest CD The Story of Your Life where he received 10,000 personal stories from individuals in every state in the U.S. and 20 countries. Upon its release, The Story of Your Life garnered attention from CNN, Fox News, Billboard Magazine, Country Weekly, AOL's TheBoot.com and more.

West received such an overwhelming response that he could not include all of the stories in the album, and the idea of a book was born to create an opportunity to expose even more meaningful stories. The letters covering topics such as bullying, divorce and adoption have now been turned into redemptive and hopeful devotions in this latest book. This devotional journey inspires readers to discover God as the author of their unique lives and to share the power of their story.


Source: CM Spin

Angela Thomas:

Angela Thomas is the best-selling author of numerous books including Do You Know Who I Am, Do You Think I'm Beautiful, and My Single Mom Life. She is a gifted teacher and story-teller speaking to thousands each year. Angela teaches and transparently shares life experiences that draw her and others into a deeper passion for knowing God. Angela graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Dallas Theological Seminary.  She has filmed and written five video studies with LifeWay including Brave & When Wallflowers Dance.  Living in Greensboro, North Carolina, Angela is also a wife, mother and an ordinary woman.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Harvest House Publishers through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." 

Grace for the Good Girl

Grace for the Good Girl

by Emily P. Freeman

"Hi, my name is Holly, and I'm a recovering good girl." No, I'm not moving towards being a "bad girl," but after reading this book, I realized that my people-pleasing, perfectionistic tendencies had gotten out of control.  Emily writes to women who have lived for years with this unrealistic view of themselves, and encourages them to "let go of the try-hard life" and experience true freedom in Christ.

After hearing that Emily was writing this book with Revell, I wondered if it might be available for review. So when I received the invitation e-mail, I immediately requested to review it. Emily is one of my favorite bloggers (read her blog here). Honest and heartfelt, godly yet down to earth, she has a way of speaking to my heart. In the short amount of time that I have been reading her blog, I have felt a renewed sense of courage and inspiration to write again. To call myself a writer. To write even when I'm not sure I'm getting the words out right. 

I cracked open Grace for the Good Girl, half knowing what to expect, half not having a clue what to expect. Then I heard myself being described on the pages. My only child, perfection-bent, approval seeking self - there I was. The further I read in the book, the more I related to Emily's good girl tendencies. By the time I finished, I felt a weight had lifted from my shoulders, a sigh of relief that brought freedom. Freedom from the voice that tells me I have to be perfect. From the compulsion to seek everyone's approval. Freedom that comes from knowing that God loves me for who I am, not what I do. 

If you can relate to any of this, I would encourage you to read this book. Even if you don't struggle in this area, you probably know someone who does. Read Grace for the Good Girl and you will walk away with a new understanding of either yourself or someone close to you. 

This book is now available at your favorite bookseller by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

About the author:

Emily Freeman is a writer who loves to read and a speaker who would rather listen. She writes for DaySpring (a division of Hallmark) and has also traveled as a writer with Compassion International to raise awareness for the needs of children in poverty around the world. She received degrees from both Columbia International University and The University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is married to John, a student ministries pastor, and together they live in North Carolina with their three children. Emily extends a daily invitation on her blog for women to create space for their souls to breathe. Come join the community of grace dwellers at www.ChattingAtTheSky.com.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

The Ring Makes All the Difference

The Ring Makes All the Difference (The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage)

by Glenn T. Stanton

Cohabitation. Many couples go this route to "test drive" their partner for marriage. What they don't know is how detrimental it is to their future relationship. Using current statistics, Glenn Stanton presents the case that couples who live together before marriage have a higher rate of divorce than those who don't. 

I had often heard that cohabitation was bad for a relationship, but I hadn't heard the statistics and reasoning behind it, beyond the church circles that say it's wrong. Stanton does an excellent job of presenting the fact in an unbiased manner. In fact, if I didn't know that Stanton comes from a Christian viewpoint, beyond the first and last couple chapters, I would think I was reading a secular sociological study. What is interesting to me is Stanton's conclusion that God knew what He was doing when He commanded against fornication. All of the statistics point to God's perfect plan.

This is the second book I've read and reviewed by Glenn Stanton (see my first review here). I have also read a lot of his material on Boundless.org (see an example of a great article of his here), and am impressed with his research skills and interesting take on today's issues. 

This is a great book - one I think would be great for anyone who counsels or works with youth or singles, or married couples. 

About the author, Glenn T. Stanton:

Glenn T. Stanton is the author of the book, The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage (Moody, 2011). He is a leading family researcher as the Director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs and debates and lectures extensively on the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting at universities and churches around the country. He served the George W. Bush administration for many years as a consultant on increasing fatherhood involvement in the Head Start program and is a regular columnist at National Review Online and Boundless. He and his wife have five endlessly growing children and they live in the shadow of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Moody Publishers, through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Deadly Pursuit

Deadly Pursuit

by Irene Hannon

Alison Taylor is receiving strange phone calls, and now she has started receiving threatening gifts. Her overprotective brothers, Cole and Jake, are watching out for her, and so is Mitch Morgan, her brother Cole's partner on the police force, who is also pursuing her romantically. Who is stalking Alison? And will they get close enough to harm her? And will Alison let Mitch get close enough to get into her heart?

This is my first time reading any of Irene Hannon's books, and all I have to say is, "Wow." I loved this book so much! I can't believe I hadn't heard of her before I received the invitation to review this book! By the first few pages, I was hooked! The characters, action, and plot were enough to make me want to stay up late reading. Her style reminds me of Dee Henderson, one of my favorite suspense novelists. As soon as I finished Deadly Pursuit, I looked up Hannon's other books. Deadly Pursuit is the second book in the Guardians of Justice series. Fatal Judgment (click here to learn more about this book) is the first in the series, and covers Jake Taylor's (Alison's brother) story. I plan on reading all of her books - seriously, Irene Hannon is that good! 

I highly recommend this book, and give it 5 stars. 

Available September 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of  Baker Publishing Group.

About the author:

Irene Hannon is the author of more than 35 novels, including the CBA bestsellers Against All Odds, An Eye for an Eye, In Harm's Way and Fatal Judgment. Her books have been honored with the coveted RITA Award from Romance Writers of America (she’s a five-time finalist), the HOLT Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier award, and two Reviewer's Choice Awards from Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine. She lives in Missouri. For more information about Irene and her books, visit her website at www.irenehannon.com.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."