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."

Journey to Riverbend

Journey to Riverbend

by Henry McLaughlin

Some books take me a bit of time to get into. This book is one of them. But once I was interested, I was hooked, and could hardly put it down. The book opens with an introduction to Michael Archer and Ben Carstairs. Michael works as a jail chaplain, and Ben is about to be hung for a crime he didn't commit. Right before he dies, Ben asks Michael to make amends with his father, Sam Carstairs, for him. Michael arrives in Riverbend, Sam's hometown, and discovers that Sam is out of town on business. He soon meets Rachel Stone, a beautiful girl with a less than reputable past, who lives with the preacher and his wife. Michael is able to relate to her because he has some things in his past that he would like to hide. 

Sam Carstairs is a ruthless businessman who will do whatever it takes to get ahead. His past shady business dealings come to haunt him, and he starts receiving notes from someone who wants him to pay for what he has done. He is kidnapped on the stagecoach on his way home, and the news gets to Riverbend. They put a posse together to find him, and Michael decides to join. 

I'm not going to give any more of the story away, but I can assure you this book will have you turning page after page. It's a very good story set in the old west. I really liked how the author painted Michael Archer as a strong man of God who is able to influence the men around him. I highly recommend this book.

About the author:

Henry McLaughlin is the 2009 winner of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel Contest. He has a master's degree in social work and spent many years working in the public child welfare system. It was in this role that he first honed his writing skills in preparing concise and accurate court reports and petitions. He retired from that career in 1999 to work with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Henry and his wife, Linda, have been married for over forty years and live in Saginaw, Texas. They have five children, the oldest of whom is in heaven, and one grandchild. Visit his website at www.henrymclaughlin.org.