A Familiar Evil by Anne Patrick: A Red Herring Edge-of-Your-Seat Read

A Familiar Evil by Anne Patrick, published by Rebecca J. Vickery, April 2011, is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat as a childhood monster continues to haunt and literally stalk Jordan. The characters are well rounded and provide realistic dialogue. The novel will keep you guessing who the monster is until very near the end. And, you'll be surprised when you discover which man from her past he is. Sam is her FBI agent husband who follows her back to her hometown, where's she the Chief of Police since quitting her own FBI job so she could return to her roots and catch the serial killer. Will he persuade her to save their marriage, or will she let the monster serial killer and Sam's pretty partner come between them for good? What's worse, Jordan has managed to keep the truth of her childhood attack from Sam. Will it make a difference when he finds out what happened to her at twelve? When Sam is lead on a wild goose chase with his partner, will he return in time, or will the monster claim Jordan for keeps? This book held my rapt interest until the end, and I didn't want to put it down until I discovered who the killer really was. Red herrings keep you guessing, and I just love that. It's available in paperback or eBook formats. If you're looking for a scary Halloween read, you've found it! And, it's only 99cents in eBook format, so grab a great read today. If you love romance and suspense, you'll absolutely love this novel. I did, because I do. The red herrings reminded me of Last Resort. If you enjoy A Familiar Evil, you'll also enjoy Last Resort by B. J. Robinson and The Brotherhood and The Betrayal by Jerry B. Jenkins.

No Other by Shawna K. Williams

No Other by Shawna K. Williams is an inspirational historical romance published by Desert Breeze in May of 2010. This is the first novel I've read by this author, but I can't wait to read the sequel In All Things. It takes place in the aftermath of WWII, and Jakob Wilheimer has returned from the war and found it necessary to reenter high school to earn the diploma he wasn't able to while serving his country. So, he's no ordinary high school boy, and the war has made a man out of him. He didn't count on a teacher he knew who was slightly older than him, Meri Parker. Meri's life is distracted and controlled by her mother and father to the point that they want to tell her who to marry. They plan for her to marry a rich man who can take care of her in style. After all, her father is the mayor, and a suitor must be fitting for the mayor's daughter. Meri is not interested in the man they choose for her. Though she tries to deny her attraction to Jakob, she ends up living next door to his brother and finds it harder than she thought it'd be to think of him as only one of her ordinary students. Jakob discovers the control her family wields and wants to save her. Will he be able to avoid temptation and help Meri discover God? He invites her to Bible study after Bible study, and she turns down all his invitations, but he doesn't give up. Can Meri overcome her family's control, or will she be forced into a marriage only to make her family happy? This is a warm, sweet love story, and a fast-paced read. I enjoyed it so much, I know I'll continue to read books by this author. She knows how to evoke feelings and emotions to create realistic characters and keep the reader turning pages. Though Jakob and Meri make a mistake, and they're not perfect, Jakob struggles to be a man of God and turn Meri into a woman of God, and he refuses to give up. I loved his character. He's some hero. The author also does a fabulous job with description of Jakob's old family home and evokes the readers emotions when he revisits it. In my book, No Other is a five-star love story, and I'm sure In All Things, it's sequel will be, too. So if you're a fan of romance or historical inspirational romance, grab these two novels and curl up for a great reading session. This is a warm,sweet romance set in the 1950's.

Writing the Christian Romance by Gail Gaymer Martin

Writing the Christian Romance by Gail Gaymer Martin, published by Writers Digest Books, copyright 2008, is eleven nonfiction chapters of direction and guidance for aspiring Christian romance authors. Some of it is very basic, but other parts go into great detail that can only serve to hone a writer's skills and craft when applied. Chapter 7 deals with point of view and Chapter 8 with dialogue, which are usually two issues beginning writers have to hone. There's also a chapter on plotting. I highly recommend this book from a well-known Christian author as a tool for improving one's writing for the Christian romance market, and I wish I'd picked it up earlier. I've highlighted important concepts and marked my copy for use as a writing tool to add to my library of resources. It's available in a beautiful paperback and is worth the price. If you want to succeed in the Christian market, get the Bible for it by a woman who has published many such novels of her own. She's even included examples of a long and short synopsis. I give it five well-deserved stars.

He Wants me Dead by Marion K. Bullock

He wants me Dead by Marion K. Bullock is a great eBook released June 15, 2011, by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. about special education students laced with romance and suspense. If you've ever taught Special Education, you'll enjoy this story about James who says his well-educated brother is trying to kill him and wants him dead. The teacher and her class are isolated on the third floor of a burning school when James proves he's no coward, and he cares about others. Joanne Sharpe is a teacher who has tried her best to persuade her principal that the resource room shouldn't be on the third floor, but she's new to the school and no one listens to her. No one listens to James either. Will Joanne find romance with the father of one of her students or the brother who is supposed to want James dead? Will James prove he's smarter than anyone could have guessed and become a hero, or will he merely remain a pawn in his brother's hands and end up dead? Can Joanne make a difference despite the challenging problems that face her at the high school, or will the person who's playing cat and mouse with her set a trap she can't escape? She's followed when she walks and even when she drives for dinner to an invitation from another teacher. Joanne sets out thinking she can handle the problems she'll face, but it isn't long before they surmount, and she realizes she can't do it all alone. Joanne has always worried what she and her students would do if they had to open the third-floor windows in a hurry. Her greatest fears fester as the flames fume. Now, she doesn't want to find out.

I highly recommend this engaging novel of teaching, love, courage, mystery, and suspense and give it five stars. I look forward to reading more books by this engaging author.

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Last Resort by B. J. Robinson: Get Inside Faith Grace Roussell's Head

http://christianbookfestival.blogspot.com/ Faith Grace Roussell, what a character! September 8, 2012. Dear Diary, I was so happy to be home again until that stone came flying in the back kitchen window with an attached note. Words cut from a newspaper or magazine and glued to it made me shiver, so I grabbed the phone and dialed Matt's cell. Alarm blaring, Sunflower tucked her tail between her legs and hid underneath the kitchen table while I clutched my chest and held my breath until I heard pounding at the back door.

I vowed no man would turn my head, and I'd hide my heart so deeply in Christ that to find me a man would have to find him first. But can I keep that vow and lean on Matt? Will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough to keep me on the straight and narrow? I'm just a woman. Lord, I'm being stalked. All I wanted was a life of peace and contentment. Is that too much to ask after Fred? And Matt, his eyes could melt the ice-maiden barrier I've built around my heart as a fortress. They're like magnets, and I could get as lost in them as in unknown woods. What's a woman to do? Would he prove to be a helpmate, or just another strawberry cull like Fred? I didn't dream I'd continue to be pursued. I've lived through shattered dreams and nightmares. There's only one place I can turn. There's only one last resort.

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B.J. Robinson writes with flair. She manages to incorporate her own love for God in a well-written, romantic, suspense novel.

I immensely enjoyed this sweet romance, filled with suspense and plot twists. I loved Faith, she was not only a believer, but that belief was carried out in her daily life. Through prayer and trusting God, even when she was called to take extreme measures to protect her life and the life of the man she loved. I look forward to reading more wonderful novels from, B. J. Robinson. Dr. Rita Garcia

Wonderful book! Grabs the reader from the very first page. Excellent writing from a new writer, cannot wait to see what her writing future holds.

What a great story! I loved how you drew your readers in so quickly and then constantly threw in twists and turns for them to deal with. Many women deal with losing what they thought was the love of their life to a failed relationship--it's their attitude that determines how they proceed on from there. By letting God lead her through the fiery trials that came her way, and trusting Him in the most difficult of times, Faith found her true destiny in life and love and it was everything she had ever dreamed of. This is a fabulous story of love, real life and how a positive attitude in Christ can lead you through even the most difficult times! I highly recommend it and know you will leave the book feeling inspired and encouraged in your walk in the Lord!

Set in fictional Bridal Wreath, Florida, and Key West, the backdrop of a strawberry farm turns dangerous for Faith, when she's stalked. Will she be forced to use The Pink Lady? Find out today with home delivery in a few minutes. Smoking hot--where will Faith be when the smoke clears and will Faith and Matt's love survive? Five-star reviews on Amazon and B&N. Both men and women readers. Free sample.

She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort
Here's what one reader had to say: You will absolutely love Last Resort. The characters will pull you in and make you part of their world. B.J. Robinson weaves in faith in a way that will catch you off guard as you connect the dots and apply it to your own life. I did not want Last Resort to end. I recommend it with confidence and can't wait to see what is on the horizon for this new novelist.

Last Resort is a 79,000 word woman-in-jeopardy novel that tells the story of Faith Grace Roussell, who escapes an abusive fiancé and endeavors to start a new life filled with peace and contentment. She returns to her family home to farm strawberries only to discover it's not the safe haven she hoped it'd be when the backdrop of the berry farm suddenly turns dangerous. The ones she thought would welcome her want her gone, but she vows to stand firm. Will Matt's love survive?

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The Betrayal by Jerry B. Jenkins is 37 chapters and an epilogue of police intrigue published by Tyndale House Publishers, copyright 2011. A massive sting involves a higher-up in the Chicago Police Department and the main character Boone is critically wounded and hospitalized in the line of duty as he tries to protect the star witness at all costs. He literally puts his life on the line. Trusting the wrong person could be a fatal mistake, one he can't afford if he's going to survive. How can he keep the witness and his family safe when it's an officer on the inside, sworn to protect and serve, whom they have to fear? A unique plan is put into action, but can it succeed? Between the officers of the law that can't be trusted and the gangbangers it looks like a hopeless situation when Boone and his new interest are both victims of a department they thought they could trust. Jerry B. Jenkins's novels have sold over 70 million copies, and twenty of his books made the New York Times Best Seller List. Books such as Riven, The Brotherhood, and The Left Behind Series will live in your mind long after you've closed them. If you're a fan of crime or police procedures, you'll love this novel. I'm more of a romantic suspense lover, but I never turn down a Jerry B. Jenkins's novel. I did think the pizza guy a bit cliché, and the transport unique. I've been a Jerry B. Jenkins's fan since The Left Behind Series, and if his name is on a book, I want to read it. I know it'll be a worthwhile read. I loved the minor character brought in near the end, Carl, who remained street savy enough to protect them even past his retirement. Boone stood out as someone who is very determined and never gives up since despite serious wounds, he was right back on the case. The unique transport system made me wounder a bit though, since most people wouldn't resort to that first off and would try other avenues to alleviate the problem first. All in all, this novel will make you think twice about betrayal and reminds one of how Jesus was betrayed by those close to Him. Someone in the Chicago PD family is a betrayer, but who? That's the question Boone must answer if he wants to live and save his girlfriend. Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com, wherever great books are sold.

A U.S. Murder South Carolina by Lynette Hall Hampton

Have you ever just wanted to get away? Are you have a Calagon moment? Hop on over to Faith, Friends, and Fiction and take a breather. Enjoy. http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/

A U.S. Murder in South Carolina by Lynette Hall Hampton is a full-length romantic suspense released by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. in July 2011. Thirty something chapters keep the reader guessing as Nola Dean falls for a handsome detective. Lots of handsome young men could be the killer. Who is he? Will the slick smooth talker keep evading the police until he snuffs out Nola Dean's life like he does a couple others? I love the red herrings and foreshadowing. If you like mystery, suspense, and romance, this book will make a great summer read. I really enjoyed it. It's available at Desert Breeze, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.com. And, it's the first in a series. Look for A U.S. Murder in North Carolina and A U.S. Murder in Georgia in 2012. I know I will. Have a little fun deciphering the hints and clues along the way. Grab this book and put the puzzle together.

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Reinventing Leona by Lynne Gentry

Reinventing Leona by Lynne Gentry published by Tyndale's Digital First program in June 2011 is full of figurative language and realistic characters. I loved Lynne's writing style and her creative use of words and quips. The book hooked me with the first chapter, and I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. It's fast paced and an easy read. Though one part of the novel was predictable, there were a few surprises along the way, and I could just picture the characters, since they were so vividly illustrated. Annoying as some were, they proved their value in the end and that they were really true friends. This is a novel where you can say the characters make it a gem. I loved the laugh near the end, and I especially loved the methods the author used to demonstrate how a preacher's life and a preacher's wife's life aren't easy. I feel the characters were realistically portrayed by showing them all as mere humans and none of them as perfect, even though they were Christians. The vivid descriptions of the looks in their eyes and on their faces were awesome. Get your copy here for the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/reinventing-leona Also available at Amazon for the Kindle.


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Janet Eckles Publishes Second Book

My friend Janet Perez Eckles, is a blind author and teaches many how to see the best of life. You might find her story inspiring, please see this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPkXGNtkoOU I’m helping her get the word out on facebook with this post. And if you like, you can also copy and paste it on your facebook wall. When life is complicated and tough, Simply Salsa: Dancing Without Fear at God’s Fiesta shows you the simplicity of a life rich with joy.

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Book Review by B. J. Robinson

Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow: Overcoming Adversities in Lifeby Janet Perz Eckles
Truly amazing Janet Eckles, completely blind, but with more insight than most sighted people, has written a true jewel within the pages of Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow: Overcoming Adversities in Life. With more personal crosses to bear than most, like the loss of her sight and her son, Janet’s book is inspiring, encouraging, and courageous, like her. She has taken her trials and turned them to treasures for the glory of the Lord. Janet is bubbly and full of joy, a spectacular speaker and gifted writer.

Her nonfiction book takes you on a journey of discovery, as she learns to put her faith and trust in God. When she put Jesus first, He blessed her and turned her life around. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, don’t miss how she deals with her loss. Discover the good news and blessings she has to share. Find out why good people suffer and discover how God uses the bad things that happen to good people for good. Though blind, you'd never know it to meet her. Her book describes how she puts on her own makeup and does her own nails without sight, but even more awe-inspiring is the fact that she never worked when she was sighted, but found the position she was meant to serve in once she lost her sight.

Just as she does in person, her book will evoke strong reader emotions and make you laugh and cry. While sad, it resounds with the joy that overflows from Janet upon meeting her and turns her cross into triumph to truly serve and glorify God while helping others. Don’t miss the journey of a lifetime, Janet’s lifetime, as you turn the pages of a book you won’t want to put down.

Her book makes a wonderful Bible study group guide and Part III of the book actually contains such a guide with thought-provoking questions designed to enhance the spiritual journey.

Published by Xulon Press in 2004, the book may be purchased through Amazon, Xulon, and other book stores. It is a beautiful paperback well worth the reasonable price of $12.47 at Amazon. ISBN number ISBN1-594674-36-1. Visit www.amazon.com and get your own copy while it’s on sale! This book will make a wonderful gift for people in your life who are dealing with the loss of loved ones or other obstacles in life.

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Stealing Jake by Pam Hillman

Stealing Jake by Pam Hillman, copyright 2011, published by Tyndale is twenty-nine chapters of light, sweet romance between Livy Lightfingers and Jake Russell. Livy pickpocketed to survive on the Chicago streets, so she knows all about child labor and sweatshops, the theme of this novel. It makes a great beach or weekend read because it's fast paced, quick and easy to read, and I enjoyed it. Livy moves to Chestnut and becomes a Christian under the influence of Mrs. Brooks, but she feels even though God has forgiven her and given her a clean slate with her former sins washed in the blood of the lamb, she'll never be able to live a normal life and be free of her past. She doesn't count on falling in love, marriage, or children, but Deputy Jake Russell makes her think again. This historical romance would make an excellent novel for school use if the curriculum involves child labor laws. I highly recommend it. Homeschool moms should check it out as a novel that can help maintain reading skills as well as teach a part of history. Ladies, if you love sweet romance, the romance that sparks between Livy and the handsome deputy will make your read. Livy has a rival in a schoolteacher who has her hat set for Jake, but he's interested in Livy. Will he change his mind when he discovers her past? She not only picked pockets, but was also a master at locks. Don't miss this little gem. This is a novel for moms as well as young adults.

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Growing up and Liking It by Dolores Ayotte

Nan Trammel Jones is the winner of Growing up and Liking It. Dolores will get your beautiful book to you. Congratulations and thanks for visiting us.

Growing up and Liking It: 13 Steps to a Happier Life by Dolores Ayotte is thirteen chapters of down-to-earth life experiences published by Tate Publishing, copyright 2010. This nonfiction book is loaded with the wisdom that comes from personal experience. It's inspiring, encouraging, full of insight, and I love the quotations. Savor it a chapter at a time. Written in her usual style, these personal stories and quotes are easy to identify with and relate to, thus life-altering if you decide to use her practical suggestions. It's a perfect paperback available at both Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. Be sure to visit Dolores on Facebook and at her blog http://doloresayotte.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/growing-up-and-liking-it-four-rooms-continued-august-4-2011-by-dolores-ayotte/, where she is featuring daily blogs about this wonderful book full of life.

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Hurray God! Hope, Pray, Believe by Jeanette Sharp

Hurray God! Hope, Pray, Believe compiled by Jeanette Sharp, copyright 2011, published by WinePress Publishing is ten chapters of beautiful stories of answered prayers and hope for ordinary people. It is as beautiful on the inside as the out, with a beautiful cover and healing stories written from the heart and soul. Ignite and renew your faith and prayer through nonfiction that deals with anxiety, illness, relationships, job loss, and many other obstacles in life. These dramatic stories of answered prayer in ordinary lives encourage people to trust in God, keep hope, and pray. Five strawberries for this one.

Below is the link for my author interview. I'm spotlighted on the Desert Breeze Blog this week. Have you ever had a special teacher who made a difference in your life? Today, I'm talking about life influences. Feel free to visit and join us.

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Eva Marie Everson's Southern Voice

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Click on the above-captioned link to read about some of my strawberry days many years ago when an old beat-up car and a baby stroller were part of my daily routine. May God bless. BJ

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The Revelation Gate by Brian Thompson: Three Beautiful Love Stories in One!!!!

The Revelation Gate by Brian Thompson is divided into three parts and tells the sweetest love story of them all in a new way, available as a beautiful paperback or in eBook format, published by Great Nation Publishing, copyright June 7, 2011. In Part I, reading is a challenge due to the names of the characters, description, and bloodlines. It reminded me of the beginning of the Bible, the best book in the world.

Once past the first part of Part I, the storyline begins to envelope you in not one, but three beautiful love stories. Isoke and Chimelu's is that of a mother and son and show even separation for many years didn't break the bonds of love. Lusala is a young girl who loves Chimelu, but he's forbidden to return that love and has to resist the temptation. I love Chimelu's special touch with Lusala that forever changes her life even though he has to refrain from returning her love, at least in the manner in which she desires. Chimelu's love and faithfulness to his one and only God is the third love story, a story so profound it changes the lives of his people forever.

Rich with detail, it's obvious that Thompson spent much time with his creative endeavor, for The Revelation Gate is the greatest love story of them all spun in a new method and brings glory to Jesus Christ. I truly enjoyed reading it and found the romance between Lusala and Chimelu believable, beautiful, and sad, since the one man she could ever love was unable to return her love. But when you think about it, He's the one person who loves unconditionally and never forsakes you. He loved her with his heart, soul, and spirit and that was enough for her in the end, so don't miss the greatest love story ever told in a new way. It's available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. I rate this novel a four-star review because of the slow hook in the beginning, but the remainder of the book and the ending is worth it, so grab it, hang with it, and don't give up on these beautiful love stories that come together to make the greatest love story ever told.

Healing Hearts with Fiction: Can Church be Delivered Like Pizza?

Healing Hearts with Fiction: Can Church be Delivered Like Pizza?

What better way to reach those who may never darken the door of a church than through fiction. Home delivery through ebooks on Kindle and Nook bring the power of prayer and scripture right to the reader, every bit as much a service as the delivery of pizza. God wants us to reach lost sheep and this is one way to accomplish such a great task, as well as provide great heart-warming stories for lovers of Christian fiction. On the other hand, those who are Christians also enjoy great Christian novels and romance. The hero of the greatest love story is Jesus, and the greatest romance of all is motherhood, and you can quote me on that, if you like.

Michelle Sutton's Danger at the Door and In Plain Sight accomplish such a task by healing hearts with great Christian fiction by weaving prayer and scripture through a romantic suspense novel. Laney Cooper, the main character, has lost everyone she's ever loved through car accidents and fear has caused her to become a recluse, when she meets Bojan, a pizza-delivery man, who turns out to be so much more. He's an unusual hero, strong through Christ, who declares he can't love a woman who isn't a Christian. He manages to deliver romance and love to Laney's door with his pizza delivery.

In Plain Sight, a tale of romance and redemption, has the potential to be life-changing for women who don't consider themselves "good enough" for a decent man. Jovana, the main character, has been abused and abandoned since she was 15 by a former boyfriend, who left her on the street to die, and she loses her unborn child. When she relocates to Arizona, roadblocks to learning the English language are minor setbacks compared to inner struggles with her faith as a new, "baby" Christian and learning to accept the love of a good man.

Michelle Sutton's novels have the potential to truly heal hearts for God's kingdom through prayer, scripture, and great stories to reach the heart and readers' emotions with her powerful storytelling ability. There are many excellent Christian writers who share this common goal, illustrated through Eva Marie Everson's Shadows series, Things Left Unspoken and This Fine Life, Chasing Sunsets, Chris Fabry's Dogwood, and C. J. Darlington's Thicker than Blood. Everson's novels allow the reader to adventure through life, romance, true love, wisdom gained with age and life experiences, deal with life's curve balls, conflicts of love and life, heartaches that make us stronger, and God's fingerprints on our lives to make us the people He wants us to become.

Yet another life-changing novel may be The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher. Couples whose daily lives are interrupted with roadblocks that threaten to derail a marriage right off the tracks may identify with main character, Katherine Clarkson, who is living her dream life, married to a well-respected handsome man with two grown daughters preparing to make her a grandmother. She has great friends, a good life, and a wonderful ministry. She has it all--until a reporter and a former coworker of her husband's spread rumors and gossip.

Newer Christian authors I've had the pleasure of reading include Nike Chillemi's Burning Hearts and Diana Prusik's Delivery. With the personal touch of each of these Christian authors, they're reaching out, reaching hearts for God and healing hearts along the way. Each author has her own writing style, and God loves them all. I can just picture Him smiling as we pen for Him.

There are too many excellent Christian authors to name in a brief article, but the point is each time a Christian novelist spreads God's word through a great book, there's the potential for more lost sheep to be found. The world is full of avid readers, so fiction is an important form for healing hearts through His word. I've worked long and hard on my own Christian romantic suspense novel, Last Resort, and I pray it will reach and heal hearts for God.

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This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-resort-by-rj-robinson-interview-by.html

All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin This was one of my favorite summer reads. Dogwood by Chris Fabry was another. I recently reposted Dogwood. If you scroll to older posts, you'll see comments from the first posting of Dogwood. Of my many summer reads, these two have stuck in my mind. I've read and reviewed books since both, but these two novels stand out and apart from all the others I've reviewed. If you haven't read them, I highly recommend both, and I'm reposting because no one deserves to miss these two great novels!

All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin is generational women's fiction,just the type of book I love to devour. The title speaks for what all women truly want and just as the female characters in the novel only want love, women desire true love. The main character, Kathleen Seymoure, discovers hiding the past of how she lived and grew up from her daughter, Joelle, puts an emotional barrier between them. When Kathleen opens up, it enables her daughter to understand her, just as when Kathleen hears her own mother's story, she's able to understand her mother's life.

You might say the females in this novel were unlucky in love, but the truth is they loved and made poor choices because of it. These women have something in common--they left home at an early age and never looked back until Kathleen found the courage to return. Kathleen came through a generation of women who'd made poor decisions strong enough to make right choices and ended up with a good man, while the men in the other characters lives were not so nice--that's putting it mildly. The story is so realistic to life and could be an important book for young girls, since it's thought-provoking and provides great life lessons and much insight.

Once I started reading the novel, I couldn't put it down. It's 35 chapters and 400 pages of life staring you in the face, published by Bethany House and available at bookstores or online through Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Below is a review of one of my favorite novels. If you haven't read this book yet, you're missing out on a great read.

August in Montana by Kandi Jaynes

August in Montana by Kandi Jaynes, copyright May 2011, published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. is original, creative, heartwarming, and not your typical horse and dog story. In this beautiful sweet romance, there's a special dog called Mocha for pet lovers and an abused horse. Jerrah Jacobs has spent the past year in her home on the road, a special-built pickup, staying at secluded campgrounds in her endeavor to find solace from the past.

She lands hard for Cal, a rancher, when she strides smack into him, and he knocks her flat in the mud by accident. She's on her way to bring a treat to her dog Mocha, her traveling companion, when the handsome rancher knocks her right into his life and that of his two boys. She's injured and unable to drive her standard clutch pickup with a badly sprained ankle. That truck has been her home, so she's not happy with Cal when he takes her tires off, as well as other parts, to keep her from leaving his ranch until she's fully healed. His brother is the local sheriff, so she gets no help there.

Meanwhile Cal's two boys start calling her Mom, and she finds herself longing for a real home. She teaches an abused horse to trust again, if only it were as easy to teach herself. Ms. Jaynes spins a vivid story of a lonely rancher and his two sons who come to the aid of a lonely woman, but Cal is determined to do more than rescue her from an injury. If it's up to him, he wants to rescue her from her solitary life of a woman alone traveling from one campground to another. But, he can't keep her a stranded prisoner forever, and she wants her truck to leave. Will he be able to persuade her to stay for good, or will she take to the road again? Can she get over her fear of being hurt in time to open her heart to Cal and his two boys, or will she continue to fight her conflicting feelings?

I loved this story because it was unique, creative, and original, and I look forward to reading more novels by Kandi Jaynes. For the originality, creativity, and uniqueness, I give this book five strawberry stars. It's available in all eBook formats and may be purchased from the publisher by clicking on the book cover, where you can read a free excerpt, or you may purchase it for your Kindle at Amazon.com, or your Nook at Barnes and Noble. com. Happy trails to reading!

Click on the book cover of Last Resort to read a free excerpt in my romantic suspense novel. Available now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

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Buy Last Resort for your Kindle at Amazon.com, link below:

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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Laura Kate Plantation Series Book One by Gerrie Ferris, copyright April 2009 by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. features Laura Kate, a journalist who returned home to care for her two cousins. Her attorney is supposed to have completed suicide, but she knows he wouldn't have and finds problems with the evidence. Sparks fly when she meets his business partner, Jack Rhodes, and she's so tempted to fall for him, but can she trust him? He always in the middle of everything. An attempt on her own life makes the case more than a puzzle to her, and a woman she's befriended and tried to help is murdered. Jack makes her nervous, but it's hard to resist his southern charm.

I loved this novel because it kept me in suspense about the killer, and I love romance and suspense. I hated to see the woman who was killed be such an easy target and leave a daughter behind because she was so in love with being in love. It made her careless prey. The part about dog fights lead to more suspense. The author did a fine job of using red herrings to make the reader try to figure out who done it. I enjoy such puzzles, so I give the author five strawberry stars. If you like suspense with your romance, you'll enjoy this novel. Her description is vivid and enables the reader to picture the scenes.

A Quiet Place by Michelle Levigne

A Quiet Place: A Tabor Heights Ohio Novel by Michelle Levigne released as a beautiful eBook in May 2010 by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. I had the pleasure of reading this wonderful book on my vacation and loved it. Talk about evoke reader emotions, this one will. Jeannette Marshal is a young, pregnant widow who returns to her small town with her son BJ to try to build a new life and live in peace. This book tells a unique story of two men who went off to serve their country and returned. Nathan has loved Jeannette since childhood, but his best friend was released from duty before him, so he sent him to the town and woman he loved thinking Jeannette would introduce him and make him feel welcome. He didn't count on her falling in love before he returned. Which one does she marry? Which one makes her a widow? Another unique feature was the in-law problems, not that it's unique to have them, but these were not the typical ones. What Jeannette endures will evoke strong reader emotions, and the author does a marvelous job, so have tissues handy. I highly recommend this novel. It pulled at my heartstrings and in my book, that rates a five-star review. The story is told well and captured and kept my interest. I look forward to reading more of Michelle Levigne's work, especially the other novels in this series. A Quiet Place was one of my favorite summer reads.

This sweet, inspirational, Christian romance is available at Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. in PDF or epub formats. Available in all other eBook formats. Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

Faith and Friends Deliver

Delivery by Diana Prusik published June 2011 by Tyndale House Publishers is thirty-five chapters of inspiration that tug your heartstrings. At times, you'll hold your breath, laugh, or cry. It'll evoke emotions with character depth and vivid description, I can just picture the heart-warming characters who come to life on the page right down from one woman's Dr. Scholl's shoes to the beautiful ending and special meaning of red carnations.

From the hub of a small-town flower shop, Livi watches the world go by as she attempts to drown life's problems with alcohol. She's lost too many loved ones too young in life to death, but even the alcohol can't offer enough comfort. It only numbs for a short time. Faith and friends prove to deliver more than the bottle, as she learns to cope and appreciate the time she has left with her mother.

I loved this novel and found the author quite adept at rounding out her characters and providing her readers with a few laughs along with the heartache and pain. It's a novel worth reading, and you don't want to miss it. I didn't want to put it down until I finished, yet I wanted to savor it. Though I read most of it quickly, I slowed down to savor those last chapters because I hated to see it come to an end. Delivery is available in eBook format at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com, so grab a copy from those virtual bookshelves and start your reading adventure.

Book Trailer for Last Resort

This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juwF0dLLX6M&feature=youtu.be

Buy Last Resort for your Kindle at Amazon.com, link below:

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, a fictional town, and Key West, Florida. A woman vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

What early Readers Had to Say...

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

LAST RESORT, a sensational strawberry romantic suspense story, Christian romantic suspense.

First Review of Last Resort by Valerie Strawmier, Long Ridge

What a great story! I loved how you drew your readers in so quickly and then constantly threw in twists and turns for them to deal with. Many women deal with losing what they thought was the love of their life to a failed relationship—it’s their attitude that determines how they proceed on from there. By letting God lead her through the fiery trials that came her way, and trusting Him in the most difficult of times, Faith found her true destiny in life and love and it was everything she had ever dreamed of. This is a fabulous story of love, real life and how a positive attitude in Christ can lead you through even the most difficult times! I highly recommend it and know you will leave the book feeling inspired and encouraged in your walk in the Lord!

Latest review just in:
Wonderful book! Grabs the reader from the very first page. Excellent writing from a new writer, cannot wait to see what her writing future holds.

My story "Flat Tires: Where is God When You Need Him?" is published in Hurray God! Hope, Pray, Believe, a beautiful book Jeanette Sharp has put together with stories by various authors. It's available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

Last Resort is thirty-five chapters of Christian romantic suspense published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., copyright 2011, available in all eBook formats.

Release Day for Last Resort

Today's the Day you've been waiting for--release day for Last Resort. Click on the picture of the cover to go to Desert Breeze or the orange Desert Breeze box. If you don't have an eReader, you can order it as a PDF file to read on your laptop or computer. If you have a smartphone, you can get a free app at Amazon for the Kindle or Barnes and Noble for the Nook, but it may take a couple of days for the book to be available for purchase through these associates. The publisher releases it today, and they have to put it up for purchase. Keep checking. I'll post links when it's available at both. You can also order through the publisher today as an epub, but you'd have to convert it for your Kindle or Nook through Calibre eBook Management, which you can also download for free, but if you're like me, you'll want to download from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for the Kindle or Nook :).

First Review In by Advance Reader: Valerie Strawmier, Long Ridge

What a great story! I loved how you drew your readers in so quickly and then constantly threw in twists and turns for them to deal with. Many women deal with losing what they thought was the love of their life to a failed relationship—it’s their attitude that determines how they proceed on from there. By letting God lead her through the fiery trials that came her way, and trusting Him in the most difficult of times, Faith found her true destiny in life and love and it was everything she had ever dreamed of. This is a fabulous story of love, real life and how a positive attitude in Christ can lead you through even the most difficult times! I highly recommend it and know you will leave the book feeling inspired and encouraged in your walk in the Lord! Last Resort is available in all eBook formats and may be purchased directly through the publisher at http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-184/B-J-Robinson-Last/Detail.bok or at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

It's available at Barnes and Noble at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/last-resort-bj-robinson/1032019601?ean=2940012838063&itm=6&usri=last%2bresort.

Thanks so much to all of you who've shown me blessed support and cheered me on. Happy reading!

Last Resort by B. J. Robinson is thirty-five chapters of Christian romantic suspense published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., copyright 2011, that author and speaker Deb Haggerty says, "… keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, and Key West, Florida. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. Will she be forced to use The Pink Lady? In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

BJ

Edgy Christian Fiction 2011 Hot Summer Reads Blog Tour

Welcome to the 2011 Edgy Christian Fiction Hot Summer Reads Blog Tour. To read a free excerpt from any featured author, click on the book cover. Below are hot summer reads just waiting for you. Leave a comment for an opportunity to win a free novel!!! I'm so excited that you stopped by to check out these hot summer reads. Please sign to follow my blog for future updates and reviews. Rita Garcia was last week's Edgy Christian Fiction 2011 Hot Summer Reads winner!

Last Resort by B. J. Robinson is thirty-five chapters of Christian romantic suspense published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., copyright 2011, that author and speaker Deb Haggerty says, "… keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, and Key West, Florida. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. Will she be forced to use The Pink Lady? In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

Another hot summer read is Danger at the Door by Michelle Sutton, a Christian inspirational suspense novel published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. and released August 1, 2009. Hot for a summer read, let Laney Cooper capture your heart from the beginning. She's lost everyone she's ever loved in car accidents and fear has caused her to become a recluse. She's afraid of riding in a vehicle, driving one, and of loving and losing again.

Thirty-two chapters keep you turning the pages as you experience the healing of Laney's heart as she discovers a new interest in the least likely of places and jobs. A special touch is the use of Chihuahuas who add to the story in their own unique way. The sequel, In Plain Sight. Either novel stands alone, but In Plain Sight picks up on another character's story.

In Plain Sight by Michelle Sutton is a Christian inspirational suspense novel published by Desert Breeze Publishing. Twenty chapters lure you into a well-developed plot where the main character Jovana struggles to overcome her past. Abused and abandoned by a former boyfriend, who left her on the street to die, she loses her unborn child. If you read Danger at the Door, you'll want to read this one, too. It's the second book, and I adored it. The author weaves a tale of romance and redemption. I loved Danger at the Door, the first book, but this novel was even better. Visit Michelle at http://edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com and let her powerful books heal your heart!

The third author is Nike Chillemi who has her hero ride in on a Harley for a hot summer read. The new sweet historical romance, Sanctuary Point Book One: Burning Hearts just released May 15. It's set in Long Island New York, and the hero, Lorne Kincade, rides in on a Harley Davidson and attempts to rescue a woman from a fire. He meets Erica Brogna, and can't shake her from his mind or heart, but someone is out to frame him for the murder of the woman he tried to save. If they can't succeed in framing him, they'll settle for Erica, but he won't let that happen. I absolutely loved this one!

The fourth author in my hot summer reads recommendations is Naomi Musch for her Empire in Pine Book One: The Green Veil is forty chapters of layered Christian Fiction published January 1, 2011, by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. and all I can say to begin with is--what a book! I absolutely loved it. A must add to your summer reading list because it's a hot summer read about true love between Colette Palmer and Manason Kade who go from childhood friends through much more and to much more.

Colette Palmer and Manason Kade grew up together as childhood friends in Michigan, and Colette always hoped he'd be the one. He's her first true love, but when her family relocates to Wisconsin they lose track of one another. She waits years in hopes he'll became a lumber cruiser in Wisconsin, so they'll be reunited. Year after year unravels, and she has to build a new life. This Christian Fiction novel is layered with rich details realistic to life, and the author provides rich description of beautiful wood scenes, but in a way that enrich the story without detracting from it. I find the plot original, the theme worthy, and I didn't want to put this novel down until I found out what happened to Colette and Manason. I loved the part the dog played in it. Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Musch throws in a spin and twist that'll take your breath away. The novel is full of twists that'll make your head spin and keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is the first book in the series of three, and I can't wait to read the other two.

Blessings and happy reading!

Last Resort by B. J. Robinson

Two desperate people--one last resort, stalked by her ex-fiance, will Faith Grace Roussell be forced to use The Pink Lady? She strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods.

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, Key West, the Panhandle, and Plant City, Florida. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages. Her first interview for Last Resort may be read at http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-resort-by-rj-robinson-interview-by.html.

http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-resort-by-rj-robinson-interview-by.html

What early Readers Had to Say...

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

Christian Writers Guild Newsletter, scroll to bottom of page two for announcements about my three new releases. http://www.christianwritersguild.com/pdfs/JulyWordSmith.pdf

CLICK ON THE IMAGE OF LAST RESORT TO GO DIRECTLY TO DESERT BREEZE PUBLISHER FOR MORE INFORMATION. Also available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com upon release. Releases July 15. SOUTHERN SUPERSTITIONS releases January 15, 2012, and WHISPERING CYPRESS releases August 15, 2012, both romantic suspense presented by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. of California.

Night of the Cossack by Tom Blubaugh

Night of the Cossack by Tom Blubaugh is an awesome 34 chapters and 250 pages of adventure young boys will love. It's a Christian novel of adventure,an imprint of Bound by Faith Publishers, a beautiful paperback. When teen Nathan Hertzfield is kidnapped during a raid and forced to become a Cossack solider, life as he knew it is ripped apart. Mixed emotions run rampant as he's faced with life-altering, life-threatening situations. He feels lucky on one hand that his mother and brother are still alive, but he has to leave them and his past behind. Just when he thinks he's built a new life for himself, he finds himself on the run once again. He's lost so much at such a young age: loved ones, his home, family, and his own identity. Can he take losing the one thing he has left, his beloved horse? Just when he finds a woman and falls in love and dreams of starting his own family, he's forced to leave her too, without looking back. How much can one young man stand? He's a Jew forced to hide it and even expected to defend himself as a Cossack solider and kill other Jews, but he doesn't want to take a life. His mother raised a moral son, and even in the face of the obstacle course that's become his life, he vows to hold onto his character.

The author, Tom Blubaugh, a freelance writer who has written mostly nonfiction has turned his pen to fiction and spun an amazing tale of family heritage with a strong character readers will love. Filled with emotions, vivid description, and danger, this novel will keep the reader on his toes until the last page to discover what happens to Nathan in the end.

While it's not the type of book I'd normally select, my interest was captivated from the first chapter when Nathan didn't listen to his mother. I think the best audience is teen boys or men, but I'm a woman, and I have to admit I loved this novel and couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I love the way the novel ends when the captain tells Nathan, "I have a friend who was also betrayed by someone close to him."You'll have to read the novel and find out who this friend is. This novel is also available as an eBook from Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com.

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Burned Biscuits

I am excited to share the following post, with permission. The author has done a beautiful job and this piece well deserves to be shared. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

The author said, "Something to share as we eat our McDonald's Breakfast this morning. Have a safe and restful summer." (Our treat this morning :)Thanks)


Burned Biscuits

When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner
every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she
had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening
so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely
burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if
anyone noticed!

Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my Mom and ask
me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that
night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that
ugly burned biscuit. He ate every bite of that thing... never made a
face nor uttered a word about it!

When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my Mom
apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget
what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits every now and then."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if
he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and
said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real
tired. And besides - a little burned biscuit never hurt anyone!"

As I've grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is
full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not the best at
hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like
everyone else. But what I've learned over the years is that learning
to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each others
differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a
healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.

And that's my prayer for you today... that you will learn to take the
good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the
feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able
to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!

We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is
the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or
friendship!

"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep
it in your own."

So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burned one will do just fine.

Kimberly G. Miller

Chasing Sunsets Book I Cedar Key Series by Eva Marie Everson

Chasing Sunsets, Book I in the Cedar Key Series by Eva Marie Everson, released June 1, 2011, by Baker Publishing. It's 35 chapters that will sweep the reader to an island time hasn't touched, Cedar Key. Relax with a summer island read where Kimberly Tucker, a divorced mother with two sons, struggles with loneliness when they spend five weeks of the summer with their father. When her father sends her back to the family vacation home in Cedar Key, she encounters her first teen love, Steven Granger, and an elderly wise woman of God, Patsy. Patsy might be old, but she's computer savy and facebooks with her grandson, and Kim finds herself seeking advice from the woman who has done some living and trusts God.

Steven is also divorced and a single father, but is he the island playboy an old childhood friend claims, or has he truly become an adult and man of God? The old flame still sparks embers, and Kim dares to believe her first love might become her last, but her youngest son wants to see his mom and dad reunited, though his dad has moved on with his life and has become involved with many other women. Will she let her son and her ex decide her future, or will she learn to let go of what she can't possibly control and let God? Can she trust the man who broke her heart as a teen, or will he rip her heart to shreds once again?

This Christian novel is different in that two divorced people find grace and redemption and this makes it a realistic novel in today's world, a book with the potential to reach hearts for God. It illustrates how people live through mistakes and find it's never too late to turn to God, and change can be good. I loved the single father aspect, but most of all, I love the author's beautiful island description of Cedar Key. Her vivid detail makes the sights, sounds, and colors come alive for the reader. I can just see the marsh from the slider and envision those sunrises and sunsets that make Cedar Key famous along with the seafood, and as the author says, ". . . the island that time forgot."

I've been to Cedar Key and can identify with every inch of amazing sensory details, and I love the island that remains untouched by today's standards. This novel is available in paperback or eBook formats at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. I enjoyed the read on my Nook. If you'd like to visit an island paradise through the pages of a great novel, let Chasing Sunsets sweep you to another world and way of life. Relax and enjoy a virtual paradise, one where life is slower paced and filled with the sweet peace nature offers through God's creativity.

New Announcement

Signing two more novel contracts with Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. Southern Superstitions will release January 15 and Whispering Cypress August 15 of 2012. LAST RESORT releases July 15 this summer just in time for a great beach read :)

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, Key West, Florida, and the Panhandle. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

What early Readers Had to Say...

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

LAST RESORT, a sensational strawberry romantic suspense story, will be on sale as of July 15 at

Desert Breeze Publishing. http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/StoreFront.bok

or Amazon and Barnes & Noble.com

Burning Hearts by Nike Chillemi: Hero on a Harley

Author Nike Chillemi's new sweet historical romance, Sanctuary Point Book One: Burning Hearts just released May 15. It's set in Long Island New York, and the hero, Lorne Kincade, rides in on a Harley Davidson and attempts to rescue a woman from a fire. He meets Erica Brogna, and can't shake her from his mind or heart, but someone is out to frame him for the murder of the woman he tried to save. If they can't succeed in framing him, they'll settle for Erica, but he won't let that happen.

The action starts with Chapter One and keeps on going. I don't usually read historical romance novels, since my favorite genre is romantic suspense, but I truly enjoyed this one and wanted to keep reading to see what happened. I loved the way the hero rode in to the rescue on a bike instead of a white horse and turned out to be a true hero in more ways than one. If you're looking for a clean romance, the couple is young and innocent, and the romance has the flavor of sweet, young love that it is.

Burning Hearts is available for only $5.99 at the publisher's, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-167/Nike-Chillemi-Sanctuary-Point/Detail.bok, or at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. It's available in all eBook formats. I enjoyed it on my Nook. So, what are you waiting for? With an eReader, you can have romance home delivered in a matter of mintues. Happy reading!

LAST RESORT by B. J. Robinson Releases July 15!!

Two desperate people--one last resort, Faith Grace Roussell is stalked by her ex-fiance and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull?

Faith is pursued by an ex-fiance, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . .

There's only one last resort . . .

What Readers Are Saying About B. J. Robinson's Last Resort

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

LAST RESORT by B. J. Robinson Coming Soon!

Two desperate people--one last resort, Faith Grace Roussell is stalked by her ex-fiance and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull?

Faith is pursued by an ex-fiance, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . .

There's only one last resort . . .

What Readers Are Saying About B. J. Robinson's Last Resort

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

ROMANCE AND SUSPENSE--LAST RESORT COMING SOON!

Two desperate people--one last resort, Faith Grace Roussell is stalked by her ex-fiance and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull?

COMING SOON by B. J. ROBINSON RELEASE DATE JULY 15, 2011,by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. LAST RESORT is a Christian romantic suspense novel with twists and surprises to keep you flipping pages. Click on the orange Desert Breeze Box to check out their beautiful books. AVAILABLE ON ALL EBOOK READERS!

LAST RESORT COMING SOON by B. J. Robinson

Two desperate people--one last resort, Faith Grace Roussell is stalked by her ex-fiance and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull?

COMING SOON by B. J. ROBINSON RELEASE DATE JULY 15, 2011,by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. LAST RESORT is a Christian romantic suspense novel with twists and surprises to keep you flipping pages. Click on the orange Desert Breeze Box to check out their beautiful books. AVAILABLE ON ALL EBOOK READERS!

LAST RESORT BY B. J. ROBINSON COMING SOON!

Two desperate people--one last resort, Faith Grace Roussell is stalked by her ex-fiance and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull?

COMING SOON by B. J. ROBINSON RELEASE DATE JULY 15, 2011,by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. LAST RESORT is a Christian romantic suspense novel with twists and surprises to keep you flipping pages. Click on the orange Desert Breeze Box to check out their beautiful books. AVAILABLE ON ALL EBOOK READERS!

Fire and Ash by Anne Patrick -- Sifting Ashes

Fire and Ash by Anne Patrick published in July 2010 by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning inspirational with a message of faith along with suspense that weaves research about fires realistically. Sadie McGregor teams up with Police Chief Quinn Harrington to investigate a fire that took the life of a local college student in her hometown, Emerald Point, Missouri.

Sadie lost her own family to a fire when she was only seven and has lived with the guilt of causing it. Now, she sifts through the ashes of her own life and tries to make sense of it, since she believes in God, but she doesn't feel she deserves His love and forgiveness. Quinn hopes his own belief and faith message will help her change her mind, because he knows only God can heal her heart and fill that void, but will it happen in time to save their relationship? From politicians to judges, the community is rocked when Sadie puts her own life on the line to find who murdered the girl and tried to cover it up with a fire.

Several young men were interested in Sadie. Can Quinn compete? Can he control his jealousy when it comes to her former boyfriends, especially when one is a rich, handsome politician and one owns a mansion. How can he, a small-town police chief, even compete? Learn about how fires are investigated while you enjoy the twists and turns of this novel and see if you can figure out who the killer is. You might find yourself holding your own breath, but not from smoke and fire. And, if you're a classic car lover, there's a yellow bug and a mustang. The author intermingles a fine tale woven with educational fire research so it doesn't jerk the reader from the story. You'll fall in love with Sadie and Quinn.

Grab yours before the smoke clears at http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/Categories.bok or Amazon or Barnes and Noble.com. Available for all e-readers at a price that won't burn your pockets.

LAST RESORT COMING SOON--JULY 15

Two desperate people--one last resort, Faith Grace Roussell is stalked by her ex-fiance and forced to search her conflicted heart. The men in her family used guns, but only for hunting. The women never touched them. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull?

COMING SOON by B. J. ROBINSON RELEASE DATE JULY 15, 2011, AVAILABLE ON ALL EBOOK READERS!

False Pretenses by Kathy Herman: Grace and Forgiveness on the Bayou

False Pretenses by Kathy Herman is the first Christian suspense novel in a new series Secrets of Roux River Bayou set in Louisiana, published March 2011 by David C. Cook Publisher in both paperback and ebook formats, available on Kindle and Nook among other ereaders. Over forty chapters of suspense that will keep you riveted once you become entwined in the lives of realistic characters who'll touch your heart and soul. Zoe and Pierce Broussard open a Cajun eatery, Zoe B's, and they're happily married for five years before a drug dealer threatens not only their happy union, but also their very lives. Boarders Vanessa and Ethan Langely and their young son, Carter, become involved in the danger when they attempt to help the Broussard family. Five years of deception on Zoe's part sets off a series of events that include a hanging from an oak tree on the Vincent farm that neighbors the Langely Manor to a fight for their very lives.

Someone is getting inside the manor despite the fact that all new locks have been installed on the doors and windows. Carter says he found a candy man in the closet in an upstairs bedroom. Is the intruding stranger real or only a figment of an active four-year old imagination? Sugarcane fields separate the manor from the farm and secret tunnels add to a vivid tale of forgiveness and grace. When a young newspaper boy is murdered, racial tension threatens the entire community. Vanessa and Ethan are renovating the manor as a bed and breakfast unaware of its unique history that will only add to its personal charm, which they discover from an unexpected source.

Vivid description aids readers in visualizing what a Louisiana Cajun community is like by allowing travel through the pages of a good book. Can Zoe and Pierce's lives be saved? And, if so, what about their marriage? He's a proud Cajun? Will pride get in the way of forgiveness and grace? This beautifully told story is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com as well as other online bookstores. While it has a few word omissions and mistakes, I was able to overlook them for the story told and loved the themes and ending as well as the twists and turns. If you like Southern novels, I'd say this is one you won't want to miss. I'm glad I discovered it and can't wait for the others in the series. There was one spot where an error jumped off the page when Pierce and his father are talking toward the end of the book. They were sitting on the porch in a glider, then on a couch, then the father was pushing the glider. I noticed it because I'm a writer learning to hone my craft. As a reader, perhaps I wouldn't have paid it much attention. It's hard to produce a perfect book. My own novel has been through different reviewers and sets of eyes, and such an error was caught by the copy editor in a scene about a truck. I've corrected it, and I'm so glad I have an editor with this novel, because it amazes me at how many sets of eyes have read over my manuscript, including my critique group and others, and it sneaked past them. I was born and raised in Louisiana though, and I don't think I could change my name and pull off being a Cajun. The author did a great job of making what would seem impossible believable though.

I think of the author as the bird lady due to all the beautiful pictures she captures and shares on Facebook. After reading her novel, I feel I have a better picture of who she really is, a beautiful and gracious lady who wrote a beautiful and gracious story of suspense. There were times I didn't want to put the novel down because I wanted to see what happened next. I'd rate the novel four-and-half only because of the few errors, but I promise you the story spun is a five, and anyone who has a love for the South will enjoy this Southern homespun tale of majestic oaks and a plantation called a manor for all the right reasons. I can just see those sugarcane fields waving in the wind and picture that bayou in my mind. Visit Kathy Herman on Facebook and see for yourself her unique talent for bird photography as well as writing.

Empire in Pine Book One: The Green Veil by Naomi Musch

Empire in Pine Book One: The Green Veil by Naomi Musch is forty chapters of layered Christian Fiction published January 1, 2011, by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. and all I can say to begin with is--what a book! I absolutely loved it.

Colette Palmer and Manason Kade grew up together as childhood friends in Michigan, and Colette always hoped he'd be the one. He's her first true love, but when her family relocates to Wisconsin they lose track of one another. She waits years in hopes he'll became a lumber cruiser in Wisconsin, so they'll be reunited. Year after year unravels, and she has to build a new life. She meets Joseph, and he gives her a yellow dog she names Dandy, a beautiful, fancy blue shawl, and proposes, but she holds him at arm's length and says he's her best friend.

She finds herself proposed to by two different men and finally says yes to the second proposal out of compassion. When this man makes a difficult husband and tells her she can't keep her dog, she turns to Joseph for help. Her first love reappears, and she's faced with a difficult decision when he offers refuge. Will she honor her marriage vows? Her heart is torn. Problems surmount and obstacles larger than the woods of Wisconsin rear their ugly heads.

This Christian Fiction novel is layered with rich details realistic to life, and the author provides rich description of beautiful wood scenes, but in a way that enrich the story without detracting from it. I find the plot original, the theme worthy, and I didn't want to put this novel down until I found out what happened to Colette and Manason. Boggs, a lumberman hired by Collette's husband, is a mean man who'll stop at nothing to get what he wants, and Collette has a face-off with him. I loved the part the dog played in it. Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Musch throws in a spin and twist that'll take your breath away. The novel is full of twists that'll make your head spin and keep you on the edge of your seat.

This is the first book in the series of three, and I can't wait to read the other two. The Green Veil is available as an ebook at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com, and at Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. I know I want to read more by this author, without a doubt, and I rate THE GREEN VEIL a five-star novel!

http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/StoreFront.bok. Click on the orange Desert Breeze Square to the right and go see what a beautiful book it is for yourself. Also, read more about the book and the author at the site.