THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER BY JENNIFER DELAMERE

Historical Christian Romance
THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER
Jennifer Delamere
4 stars MILD

England 1879

Delamere writes this heartfelt novel in the third person head hopping point of view, which gives the reader a clear
overview. Mostly moderate paced with some blood-pumping, high-action, fast paced scenes. Delamere does a great job of pulling the reader into the characters emotions' and circumstances. Recommended for readers of historical romance novels.

SUMMARY: Rosalyn Bernay and her sisters lost their parents at a young age and were brought up in an orphanage. Once she ages out, she must venture out find herself. Many unfortunate situations leave her with only the clothes on her back. Nate Moran had tried to help Rosalyn but she took it the wrong way and ended up in a worse mess. When she meets up with him again, will she be leery or more willing to accept his help?

(BETHANY HOUSE, June 2017, 352 pgs, $14.99)

Series: London Beginnings

Reviewed by: JENNY FALCONE

ISBN:  978-0764219207

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SHATTERED MINDS BY LAURA LAM

Futuristic Science-Fiction Thriller
SHATTERED MINDS
Laura Lam
3 stars MODERATE

Lam creates an enthralling thriller with a futuristic setting and references. Written in the third person, head hopping point of view. Readers will recognize phrases and occurrences from book 1, however, this can be read a book 2 or as a standalone. Filled with homosexual and transgender relationships, this novel has flesh parlors that perform surgery at the drop of a hat whenever someone wants to change something.Discretion due to an unnecessary, mildly descriptive intercourse scene as well as crude and harsh language throughout. Recommended for readers of thriller novels.

SUMMARY: Carina went from one of the best brain hackers to an extreme (dream) druggie, all within 8 months time. During one of her dream sequences, an old acquaintance sends images into her brain before he is brutally murdered. Will Carina help the team who are trying to stop the murders or will she continue on her downward path? Dex is one of a group of 4 trying to take down the Sudice corporation, that runs everything, before someone else dies. Will they succeed before its too late? With the images in Carina's brain, and the teams knowledge, they should be able to do it if everyone learns some trust and works together.

(TOR, June 2017, 400 pgs, $25.99 HB)

Series: Pacifica book 2

Reviewed by: JENNY FALCONE

ISBN:  978-0765382078

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MY HEART BELONGS IN RUBY CITY, IDAHO: REBECCA'S PLIGHT by Susanne Dietze

Historical Christian Romance
MY HEART BELONGS IN RUBY CITY, IDAHO: REBECCA'S PLIGHT
Susanne Dietze
4 stars MILD

Summer 1866

Dietze opens this novel with a hold-up that sets everything in motion. Fast to moderately paced throughout, Dietze
creates descriptive come-to-life scenes and characterization. Written in the third person point of view, this is a Mail-Order Bride novel that has an original story-line. Although there are other My Heart Belongs... novels, this one is perfect as a stand-alone. Recommended for fans of historical mail order bride romance.

SUMMARY: Rebecca Rice answers an ad for a mail order bride and travels to meet her shopkeeper intended. Upon arrival to Ruby City, she is met at the stage, taken on a brief walk and married. To her surprise, when the Justice announces them husband and wife, he calls her new husband by a different first name. In walks her intended. The judge is out of town to annul the marriage so they have to wait. While they wait weeks for the judge to return, Rebecca gets to know her intended and her husband. When the judge finally returns, will she go through with the annulment or will she choose to stay with the man she accidentally married?

(SHILOH RUN, May 2017, 256 pgs, $12.99)

Reviewed by: JENNY FALCONE

ISBN:  978-1683220114

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THE CHAPEL CAR BRIDE BY JUDITH MILLER

Inspirational Historical Romance
THE CHAPEL CAR BRIDE  
Judith Miller 
3 Stars MILD 

Finch, West Virginia 

Written in a head-hopping, third person limited point of view, Judith Miller creates well defined characters in this moderately paced romance that shows God's love throughout. This book flows steadily with no unexpected surprises and may even be slow at times but is an enjoyable read that is perfect for a relaxing day. Recommended for all.

Summary: After her aunt passes, Hope Irvine travels in a chapel-converted railroad car with her father to the mining town of Finch, West Virginia where they are to minister to the townspeople. Luke Hughes takes it upon himself to protect Hope from getting in trouble with some of the illegal activities that go on in town. All goes well until the son of the mine owner shows up and causes havoc behind the scenes. Will Hope see his true colors and steer clear or will she fall for his cover act and lose Luke and possibly get hurt in the process?

(BETHANY, Apr. 2017, 352 pp, $15.99)

Reviewed by: JENNY FALCONE

• ISBN-13: 978-0764219054

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MISSING by Kelley Armstrong

Young Adult Romantic Thriller
MISSING
Kelley Armstrong
4.5 stars TOP PICK MILD

Kelley Armstrong creates an enthralling story-line in this blood-pumping romantic thriller. Written in the first person limited point of view, this book flows seamlessly from one scene to the next, with many twists and surprises. You will laugh and cry throughout this fast-paced tale. The whole book takes place over a few short days and keeps you guessing. We share the shocks and confusions of well-portrayed characters. You will not want to miss this one and will be up late in the night just to see what happens next. Written as a young adult novel for ages 14 and up, this is a well-written, clean book recommended for all who love a good thriller. Please use discretion when purchasing due to violence/mild gore and items found by main characters to prevent pregnancy. There is also a minor discussion about religion.

SUMMARY: Winter Crane is in her last year of high school and can not wait to leave her town, just like her sister and numerous others have. A run down cabin in the woods is her secret place away from her father and his drunken temper. One day, she stumbles across a bleeding, battered, unconscious guy in a tree, who claims he knows one of Winter's friends. Once she nurses him back to health, he disappears saying he will fix everything. Has he and everyone else truly left on their own or has something happened to them all? Winter is determined to uncover what happened to everyone, even if she doesn't like the answers she uncovers.

(CROWN BOOKS, Apr. 2017, 384 pp, $17.99)

Reviewed by: JENNY FALCONE

ISBN: 978-0399550324

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