New and Notable Author/Series Spotlight: Urcelia Teixeira, and her Angus Reid Mysteries Series

 I read a book by this author four years ago: Every Good Gift, the first book in her Adam Cross Suspense Trilogy. I can't remember much about the book, but I did give it a good review. 

Her Angus Reid Mysteries Series has been coming up on my Facebook feed for a while. I had it confused with another series by a different author that does not catch my interest. When I realized this was not that series, I decided to check it out. And to my surprise, I had an e-book bundle of the first three books on my Kindle that I got free or cheap. I read all 3 books in one day, and immediately bought the series in paperback. 

At this point, I have read all but the ninth book, which just came out September 22. 

The series revolves around Sheriff Angus Reid, sheriff of a coastal town in Maine. I asked the author his age, as it is never given in the books, and she asked me how old I think he is. I had guessed thirty-ish, and she has him in his mid thirties. 

I am really enjoying these books. I read the first one September 25, and have read the rest of them since, except book #9. The books are clean and curse free - sad you have to make that statement about Christian books. Something I like is at the beginning of each book is a Bible verse that the book was inspired by, and there is a lot of Christian content/faith in the books.

I highly recommend this series, and will be checking out the Adam Cross series again after I am done with this series. 

About Jacob's Well, the first book in the series:

“A mother knows. At least, that’s what everyone told her. That she’d know when something was wrong. Feel it. Deep inside as if there was an invisible cord that had stayed behind the day she brought her son into this life.

Well, they were wrong. Dead wrong. She didn’t know her son at all. But then, he didn’t know her either.”

©Urcelia Teixeira - Excerpt from Jacob's Well. All rights reserved.

Dark secrets swirl around the small coastal town of Weyport as Mary-Jean Foley discovers just how far she would go to protect her son.

Even with a new sheriff in town. Even when her husband doesn’t agree. Even when she thinks God isn’t looking.

But how far is too far and at what cost?

As newly appointed small-town Sheriff Angus Reid settles into Weyport, it doesn’t take him long to discover just how corrupt his new town is. With a desk full of suspicious open cases and too much to prove, he is determined to rid his town of crime and win the hearts of his people.

But when two teenagers suddenly go missing, it lays bare sinister secrets and emotional ties that threaten to derail his investigation.

And as the case untangles, the secrets buried deep within the coastal borders of the tight-knit community slowly bubble to the surface.

Determined to find justice for the missing boys and their families, he races against the clock to find them. Unbeknownst of the dark forces that rage against him.

Then he gets a call that a body has been found…

Jacob's Well is a compelling tale of mystery, suspense, and faith. With twists at every turn, this gripping novel keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Can Sheriff Reid unravel the mystery and save Jacob before it’s too late?

Join Sheriff Angus Reid in a suspenseful journey through faith, fear, and redemption. Perfect for readers who crave a thrilling mystery wrapped in Christian values and small-town intrigue.

✝️ Inspired by John 14:9 and John 4:14

About the author:
Award winning author of faith-filled Christian Suspense Thrillers that won't let you go.

Urcelia Teixeira, writes gripping Christian mystery, thriller and suspense novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Firm in her Christian faith, all her books are free from profanity and unnecessary sexually suggestive scenes.

She made her writing debut in December 2017, kicking off her newly discovered author journey with her fast-paced archaeological adventure thriller novels that readers have described as 'Indiana Jones meets Lara Croft with a twist of Bourne.'

But, five novels in, and nearly eighteen months later, she had a spiritual re-awakening, and she wrote the sixth and final book in her Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller series. She now fondly refers to The Caiaphas Code as her redemption book. Her statement of faith. And although this series has reached multiple Amazon Bestseller lists, she took the bold step of following her true calling and switched to writing what honors her Creator: Christian Mystery and Suspense fiction.

The first book in her newly discovered genre went on to win the 2021 Illumination Awards Silver medal in the Christian Fiction category and the series reached multiple Amazon Bestseller lists!

While this success is a great honor and blessing, all glory goes to God alone who breathed every word through her!

A committed Christian for over twenty years, she now lives by the following mantra:

"I used to be a writer. Now I am a writer with a purpose!"

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Defending the Innocent Target, Canine Defense Series #5 by Carol J Post

Book description:

 Danger in the shadows.

A K-9 keeping guard.

When Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner investigate suspicious activity at the house next door, they discover Brandi Feldman, the frightened new owner who has been attacked. The home she inherited hides dark secrets, and there are traps around every corner. As threats against her escalate, it’s clear someone wants her gone—at any cost. Under Isaac’s vigilant protection, Brandi must uncover the truth about her deadly inheritance. But can they outmaneuver a killer determined to make Brandi’s next move her last?

My review:
There is something I like about K-9 stories, especially ones that are suspense/mystery. And yet I am the complete opposite of a dog lover. This is the 5th book in a K-9 series by this author, and it is the best one so far, in my opinion, and possibly one of her best of all of her books. (Bodyguard for Christmas is my favorite of hers).

I just loved everything about this book: the characters, the plot, the house left to an heiress by a grandmother she didn't know existed, two older protective twin brothers, and the non-stop suspense. 

And of course the faith element. Isaac is a Christian with a steady faith in God. Brandi....not so much, so the book is also her faith journey while trying to stay alive and avoiding the bad guys. 

Post has again written a great suspense and faith-filled novel that kept me on the edge of my seat. It had a great ending, and was definitely worth the time it took me to read it. 

Special thanks to the author for an advance copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Defending the Innocent Target releases September 29.

About the author:
Carol J. Post is a New York Times bestselling author of fun and fast-paced Christian romance and Christian romantic suspense stories. Her books have won several awards and been nominated for two RITA® awards and an RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award. She is also a popular speaker, presenting workshops on a variety of craft topics.

Carol especially enjoys research trips, which usually involve camping, with some hiking, kayaking and bonfires thrown in when possible. She also loves playing the piano and writing songs with her musical husband. Her two grown daughters and grandkids live too far away for her liking, so she now pours all that nurturing into taking care of two sassy cats—Ziggy and Ziva—who also love camping and are known to occasionally take over her blog with their “It’s Zaturday!” posts.

Check out her website for more about Carol and her books: CarolJPost.com

The rest of the series:

                                                                 Book #1

                                              

                                                                     Book #2

Book #3

Book #4

Book #6, coming March 30 2027

Operation Pale Horse, Last Chance Series #7 by Jennifer Haynie

Book description:

 As a pilot and owner of an air cargo business, Fiona Mercedes returns to Flagstaff, Arizona, to discover that her boyfriend of nine years has cheated on her. Her world implodes and spins out of control in ways she never imagined. When her ex-flame shows up on her doorstep and offers her a hundred thousand dollars for her to help him repossess a plane, she jumps at the chance to get away from Flagstaff.

DEA agent Benito Valdez has worked for the past six years undercover as a pilot for Pale Horse Exports. He’s in so deep that he worries he’s lost his identity as a child of God. When a Colombian drug cartel steals a plane from Pale Horse, Benito must repossess it from Panama. He knows of only one man—or woman—right for the job. Fiona.

When the repo goes awry, Fiona and Benito find themselves caught in a rising feud between Pale Horse and the cartel. Then they discover a plot to release an insidious new drug more dangerous than ever anticipated.

Will Fiona and Benito’s newly rekindled romance survive the trials they face? Or will they pay the ultimate price while trying to stop the deaths of thousands of people?

My review:
  I enjoy suspense series that has a team of individuals who are in all of the books in the series, but each having their own story. I have enjoyed each book in this series, and was happy to see there was a new one coming out. 

 I had not read the book description, so I found it a bit disconcerting to discover Benito was a Christian, yet involved in the drug trade. Then it was revealed that he was an undercover DEA agent. 

Benito was a new character, but Fiona had been in the other books, but this book brought her in as a main character. I have liked these characters - Skylar not so much in this book - and Benito and Fiona made a great and liable team as they tried to end a bad guy's drug trade.

The book is filled with non stop drama, action, and suspense. Fiona and Benito go through a lot, and one thing I came away with is I would rather starve than eat snake...you'd have to read the book. :)

Haynie wove a Christian message throughout the book, and it only added to the story. And of course there is romance, something that I used to dislike in books, but now I find myself rooting for the couple.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and had a hard time putting it down. Looking forward to more in this series. 

Special thanks to the author for an advance e-book copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Operation Pale Horse releases October 7.

About the author:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Jennifer Haynie writes on-the-edge suspense for lovers of romantic suspense. She writes about strong women who not only survive challenges but learn to thrive in spite of them. She believes her stories should contain plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats as well as create identifiable characters. Her goal is to encourage people to think more deeply about their own lives and to encourage them through issues they may face.

She has published seven novels in the general indie market. As a member of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association, she’s served as secretary during its first year and remains involved. She encourages indie authors by sharing her experiences.

In addition to her writing, Jennifer plays a vital role in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure. As part of her work, she regularly speaks to engineers, elected officials, local government staff, and political appointees about water and wastewater infrastructure issues. Since 2014, she’s completed presentations to over 1,500 people. 

Jennifer has a penchant for fitness, which includes weightlifting, running, a good hike, and warm summer days spent kayaking. She and her husband also make occasional forays into national parks for camping where each trip turns into an adventure. They live with their two Basenji dogs outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Check out her website: JenniferHaynie.com 

The rest of the series:

                                                        Book #1

Book #2

Book #3

Book #4

Book #5

Book #6

Fatal Pattern, The King Legacy #2 by Kate Angelo

 

Book description:

A COVERT INVESTIGATION

A stalker attacks behavioral analyst Dr. Tori Crew at knifepoint, shattering the fierce independence she's built since her parents' unsolved murder. Forced into an off-the-books criminal investigation, Tori must push her expertise--and her fiercely guarded heart--to the breaking point as a killer's pattern emerges.

A LOOMING THREAT

Homicide detective Blade St. James has been Tori's friend and protector since childhood. Haunted by his own past of parental abandonment, Blade is determined to build a stable life and find the peace that always seems just out of reach. But when Tori's life is threatened, his guardian reflexes collide with everything he's been trying to build.

A HIDDEN MENACE

As the conspiracy rooted in Tori's past pulls them deeper, the boundaries of their friendship blur, and the truth neither can deny becomes impossible to ignore. Can they unmask the sophisticated serial killer before they become the final, fatal piece in the pattern?

My review:
  I admit I got lost a bit on some of the talk of fractals and patterns...and even Googled fractals, but I still enjoyed this book. Blade (what a cool name) and Tori were very likable characters, and it made the story all the more interesting that they had been carrying a torch silently for each other for so long. 

 The plot was genius and intricate, but also easy enough to follow. And there were some definite surprises, such as a surprise named Niko...but I won't give that away, except to say I was so surprised I might say I was shocked.

There is a lot of drama, action, and suspense in this book. And it is one where you aren't always sure who the bad guys are.  

This story also had the added bonus of having a cold case at the center of it, rooted in Tori's past. 

Fatal Pattern had a very climatic ending that had me on the edge of my seat, even though I figured the good guys were going to win.

This was a very enjoyable suspenseful read that left me looking forward to the next book in the series. 

Special thanks to the author for an advance copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Fatal Pattern releases September 15. 

About the author:
Kate Angelo is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author, Selah Award winner, and Amazon Top 100 bestseller from Southwest Missouri. She writes fast-paced romantic suspense novels where her characters confront trauma and find faith and healing.

When she's not putting fictional people through the wringer, Kate works alongside her husband, Jerry Angelo, as the co-founder of their nonprofit ministry dedicated to strengthening marriages and families. Whether she's helping people survive in fiction or thrive in real life, Kate is passionate about helping others discover their happily ever after.

For exclusive updates, free books, giveaways, and wild stories from her life—including the one about her pet lion—subscribe to Kate's free newsletter on her website: KateAngelo.com, which has a very cool look on the home screen.

The King Legacy book #1

New and notable author: JJ Samie Myles, AKA Skylar J Kent

  

I haven't done much on either of my blogs lately, other than a few book reviews on this one. So I decided to do one of my "new and notable" author posts, where I highlight an author who is either new, new to me, and/or notable...which can be an author that has been around for a while.

 This author is still a fairly new one, and has the added feature of writing under two names. Her real name is JJ Samie Myles. No, I don't know what the JJ stands for. I have been chatting with her some lately, and did not ask. I did ask which was her real name though. 

Her first book was Riot, the third book in the muti-author series, A Breed Apart: Legacy. Then she started a series Task Force SEAR, which has 3 books so far. It is about a team of military/special OPS type men and women who go in other countries and fight bad guys and rescue Christians. It is an awesome series, even though she pulled a Sara Davidson in one of the books and offed someone I liked. 😑

She is an excellent author, and the books are suspenseful, entertaining, and faith-filled.  I reviewed all 3, and the third one just came out in March. Book #4 is coming in 2027. She has been focusing lately on books under her pen name, Skykar J Kent. 

Book blurb about the first book in the Task Force SEAR Series, Crimson Sands (I don't remember what SEAR stands for)

He trusts her with his life, but not with his heart.

Bible Smuggler Dakota Kimani is fearless in spreading the Gospel. When her friends are abducted by a Somali terror organization, she will do anything to rescue them—even reach out to the one man she wronged and vowed to never again contact.

Former Marine Raider Keith McCord isn't one to look the other way when innocents are slaughtered. So yeah, he agrees to help the woman who ripped out his heart. With a team of trusted operators, he infiltrates Somalia and finds himself waging war on terror and old feelings.

“No plan survives contact with the enemy” proves true when the hostage rescue turns dicey. The terrorists' tactics are aggressive and shrewd, leaving Keith questioning the loyalty of his teammates and allies. Meanwhile Dakota wrestles with a dark secret that threatens to destroy the tenuous bond she and Keith have reforged.

Death breathing down their necks, Keith and Dakota are in a fight for their lives, their faith, skills, and trust in each other pushed to the breaking point.

Crimson Sands is a gritty and thrilling second-chance romantic suspense about the persecution of the Christian church.

Skylar J Kent is the pen name of JJ Samie Myles, a name used to write more gritty Christian fiction. They are clean, but she does address issues not usually found in Christian fiction: lust, sex addition, same-sex attractions, etc. She has two series going under that name: Unbreakable Faith, which has two books out so far....and Marino Legacy Series, which has one book out so far, with a second coming in November.

The first book in the Unbreakable Faith Series, Gold Digger,  is a marriage of convenience. A promiscuous young guy, Keaton,  marries a woman in need of money to save his position in his family business. The female character, Layne, has chronic pain that can incapacitate her. The author herself deals with that.

The second book, Desert Thorns centers on Kingsley, brother of the guy in book one....or Brother Samuel, as he prefers to be known. He has chosen the vocation of a monk studying for the priesthood. Harley, a young woman hiding from her ex boyfriend/evil cop, takes up hiding in the monastery/church's guesthouse. Kingsley/Brother Samuel and Harley are like gasoline and matches. My favorite line in the book "You can't arrest him for wearing the armor of God!" This is probably my favorite book so far by her of all her books under either author name. 

                                                         (from the author's Instagram post)

Book description of Desert Thorns:

HARLEY
I sport a track record of falling for the wrong men. But a monk? Yup, he takes the cake.

Loneliness has driven me to make poor decisions in the past, like dating a detective who turned out to be a killer. Now my ex is after me because I saw too much.

A monastery is the last place I expect to find refuge, let alone in the arms of a monk about to become a priest. But Brother Samuel—formerly Kingsley Grady, son of billionaires—is bent on keeping me safe.

Even when I decide to dig into my ex’s dark secret.

KINGSLEY
The forbidden fruit tastes sweet—until you reap the consequences.

When a woman scrambles over the walls of Saint James Monastery in the dead of night, I vow to protect her. A dicey move, considering Harley Raines is a vortex of allure and danger.

One weak moment spirals into a cycle of sin and crushing guilt. Though I’m steeled for repercussions, they prove far worse than expected. And then Harley’s ex unleashes his revenge on us for meddling in his affairs.

But what if the abyss is the place where I can finally grasp the fullness of God’s mercy?

Desert Thorns is a daring Christian contemporary romance about forbidden love, sexual immorality from a biblical viewpoint, and God's mercy—with an edge of suspense.

There are two books out so far, and I think a third one projected. 

And her other series under this pen name: Marino Family Legacy. There is only one book out so far, with book two coming in November, and a third at some point. This series is about....wait for it.....the mafia. The main character is Rome, in charge of his family's mafia enterprise. We meet him in Desert Thorns, so the two series are a bit entwined. The characters from the other series make appearances in Cruel Blood. A Christian mafia series? She pulls it off. It was an awesome read. 

Book blurb of Cruel Blood: 

ROME
I never thought my rotten heart would get hung up on another woman, but she proved me wrong.

My brother was about to take over our dying father's legacy when he got busted. So now I'm in charge of the Marino family—and his ornery teen daughter, Giuliana. When she gets kicked out of high school and needs a teacher, I hire the woman I haven’t been able to shake from my mind since the first time we met.

I should keep my hands off Bella Ives, and not only because she isn't built for the underworld. But I don't—and find myself begging God for mercy.

BELLA
They warned me about him, but nothing could have prepared me for who he really is.

Everyone knows getting mixed up with the Mafia is a bad idea. Blame it on my savior complex or the reference I need for my dream job, but I agree to homeschool the niece of a mob boss.

Romeo Marino is as brutal as they say. For some reason he wants me, and I let him pursue me. After all, he is bent on turning his back on the mob life.

But when his brother returns to claim his legacy, not only Rome but Giuliana and I are swept into a dangerous game. And it’s about to turn lethal.

Cruel Blood is a gritty Christian mafia romance about a mob boss caught between darkness and light. It's the first installment in the Marino Legacy Trilogy.

Book 2, Lucid Nightmare, coming November 25, 2026.

About the author, taken from her website:

"All glory to God

I'm always on the hunt for a thrilling adventure, be it in real life (not so much anymore these days) or the fictional realm. Having traveled the globe and interacted with people from all walks of life, the topics I pen about are inspired by real-life experiences or events, and are often gritty. My mission is to share the beauty of God’s light in a dark world and encourage my readers in their faith.

After releasing my debut Riot with a traditional publisher, I now walk the indie path because looming deadlines and chronic illness/pain don't mesh. I'm forever grateful that God uses me to reach people even though I'm 90% bedridden. All glory goes to Him.

I'm fluent in savage banter, obsessed with the ocean, and love to laugh."

Check out her website at JJSamieMyles.com. So far she does not have a website for Skylar J Kent. 

The Lazarus Protocol, Division Zero Special Ops Series Book #1 by Lisa Phillips

 

Book description:

A suspicious death in Washington, ruled an accident.

A team dispatched into hostile territory.

A covert agent, bruised and hunted, but very much alive.

The CIA saved Stephanie-Jo’s life. Now she owes them her soul, and there’s no way out. When a private black-ops team becomes her only chance at survival, the mission shifts to a battle of wills. These men answer to no government, only to each other, and they’re hunting the same device she’s been sent to secure. Steph’s handlers don’t accept failure. She has to complete the mission—or die trying.

Adam Helton was declared dead by the Army years ago. Now he leads a team racing the clock to retrieve sensitive technology from a hostile zone, unaware of what will be unleashed if they fail. He’s always risked everything, but this time the stakes are different. Caught between the loyalty he lives by and the oath he swore a long time ago, Adam must risk it all if any of them are going to make it out intact.

With a ruthless group of true believers closing in and an enemy who always seems one step ahead, Division Zero faces its greatest test yet. Every thread they pull in this global conspiracy only reveals another, placing them squarely in the crosshairs as they race to stop an ally from making a catastrophic mistake.

The greatest threat isn’t always the one coming for you.

Sometimes it’s the one standing beside you.

*The new action-packed espionage thriller series from Lisa Phillips features a deadly conspiracy that stretches across the whole series, plenty of threads to keep you reading late into the night, and happily ever afters in each book.*

My review:
  I was excited to see a new series starting by Lisa Phillips, and the description of the series sounded awesome. This first book comes in at 405 pages, and I still devoured it in one day. It is an amazing start to what promises to be an amazing series. I absolutely love special ops fiction, and Phillips did a smash up job on this book that starts her new series. 

By the way, she published a 2-story novel that sets this series up, Home and Family, which isn't necessary to read before this book, but I would recommend. 

Phillips created a great cast of characters in this book, and I found myself liking the good guys and cheering them on. This story takes the reader all over the world: The USA, France, Switzerland, and I think another country or two. The author always indicates at the beginning of each chapter where the action is taking place. 

And there is a lot of action. And drama. And spies and bad guys. I found myself more impressed with this author's writing than ever before. There is a lot that happens in this book...there is page after page of non stop drama and action, and it isn't always easy to know who the bad guys are. Or aren't.

I am already really into this series, and the next book isn't out til November. November!! But time does go too fast at my age, so it won't be that long.

This is a 5 star read full of intrigue, spies, drama, globe hopping, and awesome likable characters laying their lives on the line. And a castle with a butler named Winston. 

I definitely recommend. And man, I love the covers. 

Special thanks to the author for an advance copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

The Lazarus Protocol is available now in paperback, and releases in eBook on August 19.

About the author:
Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.

Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales. Check out her website: AuthorLisaPhillips.com

                                                                  Prequel

Book #2, releasing November 25, 2026

Book #3, releasing March 3, 2027

Book #4, releasing June 9, 2027

Fatal Finale, Erin Delaney Mysteries #3 by Nancy Mehl

 

Book description: 

They'd started back to the house when they heard a male voice behind them. Then a shot rang out.

"Run!" Kaely said.

When bestselling author Erin Delaney's novel gets picked up for a movie deal, she eagerly awaits her friend Kaely Quinn-Hunter's arrival in Tennessee before they head to California to observe the film's production. However, when Kaely does not arrive at the scheduled time and Erin can't reach her by phone, her concern grows.

A cryptic phone call from Kaely's kidnapper confirms Erin's worst fear--she has exactly six days to save her friend's life by solving his twisted clues. The message comes with a warning: Contact the police or FBI, and Kaely dies. But Erin works for the Sanctuary Police Department, and Kaely's husband is with the FBI, putting her in an impossible situation. As Erin races against time, she's forced to crack the kidnapper's chilling puzzle before it's too late.

My review: 
  This is a book I have been looking forward to reading, and it definitely did not disappoint. Maybe the author is just getting better, but I feel this is her best series yet. If you are familiar with Mehl's books, she wrote a series between 2018-2020 titled the Kaely Quinn Profiler Series. Mehl did something I think is really cool. She brought the main female character from that story, Kaely Quinn-Hunter, into this series as a secondary character. 

And in this book, Kaely gets kidnapped. 

I used to be a nail biter, but this book about made me regress. Man, was it suspenseful. The author went back and forth between where Kaely was being held and Erin's house, where she, Kaely's FBI husband Noah, and police chief Adrian were frantically working to solve the kidnapper's clues in time to save Kaely. You know that the chances of her surviving are great....the author would never kill off a main character.....unless you are Sara Davidson :)

But it was a fun suspense-filled ride to the climatic part of the book. I have gotten to really like the characters. The thing with a series like this where the same characters are in the whole series, is the author has more time for character development and does not need to rush that, and she did an excellent job on developing these characters. I hate to see them go, but maybe she'll pull them into a future series. 

This is a definite 5-star book, and the best book in the trilogy, though all 3 are masterpieces of Christian suspense/thrillers. 

And not only did the author write an awesome story with awesome characters, the book was full of a Biblical message of hope and faith in God's deliverance. I did read this book in one sitting, and enjoyed every single page. 

Special thanks to the author for an advance copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

About the author:

Nancy Mehl lives in Missouri, with her husband Norman, and her puggle, Watson. She's authored over fifty books and is currently at work on a new FBI suspense series for Bethany House Publishing. 

All of Nancy's novels have an added touch - something for your spirit as well as your soul. "I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing," Nancy says. "It's a part of me and of everything I think or do. God is number one in my life. I wouldn't be writing at all if I didn't believe that this is what He's called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan especially for your life, and there is nothing you can't overcome with His help." 

You can find out more about Nancy by visiting her Web site at: www.nancymehl.com. She also is active on the Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com and on FaceBook.

Check out the first two books in the series, and they do need read in order:

                                                                Book #1

Book #2