Justice Delivered (Memphis Cold Case, Book #4) by Patricia Bradley
Lilian's Rating: 5 out of 5 bookmarks

Having never read any of Patricia Bradley's works, I was a little uncertain as to how I'd like them; however, she's very well known in the suspense world of fiction so I was definitely anticipating a well-rounded and fast-paced book and I wasn't disappointed!

Book Synopsis:

Carly Smith came by her trust issues honestly. She's been at the mercy of merciless men, ignored by law enforcement officers who should have helped her, and seemingly rejected by her family. She can't even trust herself to do the right thing. Though she is working hard on building a new life, the past continues to haunt her when she discovers that the man she couldn't bring herself to report to the police is still out there, luring vulnerable girls under the guise of being a modeling agent.
When her own niece is kidnapped, Carly must overcome her fears and come forward with the information she has. But if that proves to be too little, too late--she'll have to go after the perpetrators herself.

Starting off with the characters... I have to give Bradley kudos for creating extremely endearing and lovable characters that really stick with you. I personally find it a little difficult to relate to characters sometimes and I didn't have a problem with Justice Delivered's characters whatsoever. I related to Carly Smith, the protagonist, a lot in the way she reacted to things emotionally and physically. I love how she wasn't afraid to fight back physically and that she had a quick head.

This story does deal heavily with the issue of sex trafficking and drugs, and although Bradley does a superb job of portraying it as something that readers shouldn't beat around the bush with and be aware of, it can trigger some people. Therefore, I'd definitely caution readers to be careful with such thematic elements, especially if they're younger or have had previous experiences dealing with said themes.

Patricia Bradley

That being said, the broaching of these subjects made it easier to relate to Carly and understand how she processes things and why she has trouble trusting anyone. Her views on law enforcement, although odd and seemingly paranoid, were well deserved, and because Logan (the male main character) was so empathetic to her it endeared him even more to me. He seemed really capable and protective as a police officer but still soft and understanding, and I thought it was interesting that at first she butted heads with him but with time grew to love him.

I also really appreciated the side storyline with the Raines family and Maggie. I also really like how this series is focused on cases that have gone cold, and how one piece of information can completely relight people's views on cases and turn the investigation around. Bradley certainly kept the stakes high with her experienced writing hand and page-turning plot, too!

Overall, Justice Delivered is definitely one of my favorite suspense stories I've read with its incredibly complex characters, rich themes, and racing plot. Recommended to mature readers for its more violent and difficult subjects.



NOTE: See our review of Book #3 of the Memphis Cold Case series.


Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Starfish Pier by Irene Hannon

Two Steps Forward (The Deacon's Family Book #3) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Lilian's Rating: 4 out of 5 bookmarks

Two Steps Forward is an incredibly well-written and thought out novel with charming characters and loads of character development! It's full of clever wit and definitely made me smile more than a couple of times.

Book Summary:

Back and broke in Stoney Ridge, Jimmy Fisher has coasted as long as he could through life on charm, good looks, and deep-set dimples. They always worked just fine for him--until they didn't. His smile has no effect on the violet-eyed beauty he met at the Bent N' Dent, the one with that stunning horse. She's offered him a job, but nothing else.
The last thing Sylvie Schrock King needs around Rising Star Farm is a grown boy working for her, especially her neighbor Edith's son. The woman holds a serious grudge against Sylvie and her son, and hiring Jimmy Fisher will only fan the flames of Edith's rancor. But Sylvie is desperate for help on the farm, and Jimmy understands horses like no one else.
While Jimmy's lazy smile and teasing ways steal Sylvie's heart, Edith is working on a way to claim her land. Has Sylvie made another terrible mistake? Or is it too late to outfox the fox? More importantly . . . just who is the fox?
Writing with both wit and warmth, Fisher delivers a supremely satisfying conclusion to the popular Deacon's Family series.

Suzanne Woods Fisher really writes well in the Amish genre and I found myself easily imagining the lifestyle that she writes into the book. I loved how this book wrapped up the series; it definitely offered some closure and tied up a couple of plot points and character flaws that I was waiting for, such as with the character of Izzy. She was the main character of Book #1 and a couple of things never got resolved with her, but Fisher really took her on a character development ride in this book that concluded well.

Fisher writes three-dimensional characters really well and I definitely saw that in Izzy as well as in the main character of Two Steps Forward, Sylvie King. Sylvie is definitely an interesting character; she has odd views of the Bible and often quoted from "the good Book" (which I took to mean the Bible) phrases that I could definitely tell weren't sourced from the Bible whatsoever, but rather quotes that a lot of people say, such as the Golden Rule for example. I personally found this a bit weird but I knew it would be resolved and corrected in the latter half of the book, which it was. That would be my only critique of the book; make sure you have a decently solid foundation and understanding of the Bible if you choose to read this book! Otherwise, I think Sylvie was a lovely character who had some fun quirks thrown in.

Overall, I was satisfied with the last book of The Deacon Family series! If you're looking for a fun and light-hearted series, I would highly recommend this one!



NOTE: See Lilian's review of Book #2 in this series.


Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin (Sunrise at Normandy Book #3)
Lilian's Rating: 4 out of 5 bookmarks

Editor's Note: See our reviews of Book 1 and Book 2 of the Sunrise at Normandy series.

What an interesting end to this series! I'd only read The Sky Above Us (the second book in the series) prior to this book, and I didn't love it but I was interested to see how things would play out!

Sarah Sundin has a really unique writing style that isn't quite for me but would definitely appeal to most people; it's clear and fluid and fits the suspense genre well in my opinion! I personally thought it made the story drag a little bit sometimes though.

The Land Beneath Us features Clay Paxton, the youngest of the Paxton brothers, and Leah Jones, a librarian who longs to reunite with her birth family after having been bounced from family to family as an orphan child. I really thought Sundin did a phenomenal job with the plot twists and how unique and special the storyline is. Clay repeatedly has dreams about his death and knows that they're from God, and therefore he only lives for one thing—to fulfill his dream of death. I think that really separated Clay from the generic male character and really set him apart. There is also a lot of character development from Leah. Throughout the book, her core character stays pretty consistent but God does gradually change some of her flaws.

I also love how much emphasis is placed on family dynamics and how important growing together as a family is in this book. This is definitely where I saw the most development. Through multiple arguments (to put it extremely lightly), the Paxton brothers broke apart and in this book their family finds a lot of healing through forgiveness and letting go of guilt.

Overall, The Land Beneath Us is a read well worth the time. I found myself growing attached to the characters and loving the plot, and I would definitely recommend it to lovers of historical suspense fiction!




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Out of the Embers by Amanda Cabot (Mesquite Springs, #1) 
Lilian's Rating: 5 out of 5 bookmarks

When a fire destroys the orphanage where she worked, Evelyn Radcliff flees to the Texas Hill Country with an orphan in tow and a killer in pursuit. Will a rugged horse rancher hold the key to her future—and her past?

This is such a beautiful story! In the past, I've heard a lot about Amanda Cabot and the well-spun stories she writes, but I've only now gotten a chance to read one of her books and I have to say, it was beautifully done!

The main female character, Evelyn Radcliffe, is fleeing from someone she constantly feels is watching her but she's not sure why. Along with this, she's also adopted a little sister—an orphan child she just met named Polly—as well as coming to terms with her parents' death. I loved seeing how Evelyn dealt with the "Watcher" with fear and cautiousness but still courageousness, and the plot twist near the end involving the "Watcher" was just incredibly done and I never saw it coming!

Our male lead character, Wyatt, although seemingly having the perfect life, deals with struggles with his family and pressures from the town. Both of them grow so much towards God and together throughout this book which I really loved.

This shorter novel really packs a suspenseful punch! One of the most tastefully written books I've read in a long time, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Cabot's works.

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Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Storm Rising (The Book of the Wars: Book 1) by Ronie Kendig
Lilian's Rating: 4 out of 5 bookmarks

Ronie Kendig really kicks off this series off with an absolutely brilliant start! Storm Rising is one of the most intricate suspense novels I've ever read (note: ever read, and you could definitely say I've read a lot of books haha), and I'm sure looking forward to reading more in this series as well as more of her writing!

When I first heard about this book, I wasn't sure if it would interest me that much because I had never read anything like that before and the whole Book of the Wars and storms thing sort of turned me off to it at first, though I'm not sure why. But I'm glad I took the opportunity to check it out because I really loved it (and the cover is stunning)!

Let's start off with the characters. I'm not sure I've ever read about a character as unique as Iskra. Right from the start, she amazed me with her intelligence and lethal ability as an assassin, but what intrigued me as well was how Ms. Kendig expounded on Iskra's little quirks which pulled me in and showed me her other lovable characteristics. And Leif! I personally love the name Leif, so I started off loving him. As the plot became more intricate, Leif's character was also deepened and slowly I began to relate more to him. I want to talk about Hristoff, Iskra's boss, too though—his behavior absolutely sickened me! See the spoiler note below if you wish to know more detail.

Ronie Kendig

In either the first or second chapter Ms. Kendig started to introduce so many characters (mainly members of Leif or Iskra's teams) and I didn't think I would be able to really enjoy the book because I thought I would have a hard time remembering all of them, but surprisingly it wasn't at all too difficult! It was definitely one of the more difficult things to do as part of the reading but I was very impressed with how Ms. Kendig made it easy for me as the reader to remember who everyone was!

The writing style flowed very well and I found it very enjoyable to read! Ms. Kendig definitely has a talent for writing, and I'm eager to catch a glimpse of more of her series. I do think that a little more faith aspect could have been introduced because I personally got the impression from Storm Rising that God isn't very personal and that He isn't very involved in our lives, which definitely isn't true.

Overall, Storm Rising marks my first book from Ronie Kendig and I couldn't be more excited to devour more of her books! I was very impressed with the intricacy in the suspense aspect of it and I would strongly recommend it to readers over 16. I definitely wouldn't be comfortable recommending it to even mature teens under 16 due to the behavior of one character mentioned above.


Note: Book 2 of the series, Kings Falling, is slated for a March 2020 release.

Spoiler note: To view, highlight the following section with your cursor. [Iskra is often mentioned as having been raped multiple times in the past by Hristoff, and having a daughter because of this. Iskra and her daughter are held captive by Hristoff and essentially slaves of him, and Iskra goes on a mission to trade the prize for her freedom. While she's on her mission, Iskra's daughter is abused by Hristoff, which is mentioned in very slight detail.]




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

A Distance Too Grand by Regina Scott
Lilian's Rating: 5 out of 5 bookmarks

Well, I was very impressed by this one! A Distance Too Grand, which is book 1 of the American Wonders Collection, is a charming historical romance tale with a twist of a wild frontier sort of lifestyle in it and also a gorgeous cover thrown in as well! I thoroughly enjoyed my first book from Regina Scott and will be looking forward to more!

Synopsis:

Meg Pero has been assisting her photographer father since she was big enough to carry his equipment, so when he dies she is determined to take over his profession--starting with fulfilling the contract he signed to serve on an Army survey of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in 1871. What she doesn't realize is that the leader of the expedition is none other than the man she once refused to marry.
Captain Ben Coleridge would like nothing more than to leave without the woman who broke his heart, but he refuses to wait even one more day to get started. This survey is a screen for another, more personal mission, one he cannot share with any member of his team.
As dangers arise from all sides, including within the survey party, Meg and Ben must work together to stay alive, fulfill their duties, and, just maybe, rekindle a love that neither had completely left behind.

Let's start off with the writing style. I absolutely loved Regina's writing style. It flows well with the thoughts and personality of the main female character, Meg—almost like it was written by the main character, though the book was written in the third person—and it really showed off her spunkiness, which is definitely a unique trait of hers and it was fun catching subtle glimpses of it throughout the whole book! Regina really unveils her characters' thoughts and attributes through her writing style, not only with Meg but other as well, including the main male character, Ben.

Regina Scott

I love Ben and Meg so much for different reasons. Meg for her determination, grit, and persistence to live and thrive, and Ben for his solid work ethic, his determination to succeed, and his thoroughness and attention to detail. I also enjoyed how patient and persistent he is in his attempts to win Meg...for the second time, which was a fun twist that I haven't ever seen before in a book! Regina really kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat while I tried to figure out how Ben would win Meg over. I also really, really love and admire how Meg and Ben both pursue their own passions that aren't typical or expected for them in that society; Meg with her photography and Ben with his passion for exploring and being a frontiersman.

In general, I would highly recommend A Distance Too Grand for lovers of very subtle romance as well as epic historical/frontier lifestyle novels. (And come on, a whole novel set in the Grand Canyon!!) I believe this book would be worth a try for pretty much anyone because of the values of faith and determination it conveys, and I'm extremely glad I had the opportunity to read it.




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Always Look Twice (Uncommon Justice Book #2) by Elizabeth Goddard
Lilian's Rating: 3.5 out of 5 bookmarks

Always Look Twice is a very interesting suspense romance novel with some very twisty plot turns that I never saw coming! I've had the privilege of reading one of Goddard's books before (the first in this series, Uncommon Justice, actually) and I found myself really enjoying it so I had high expectations for this book. I didn't completely love this one because I don't think I'm the right audience for it -- I've never been a huge fan of suspense novels and thrillers, and I think people who love those genres would definitely love this book. So it's definitely a me thing; not something wrong with this book.

Stitches in Time (The Deacon's Family Book #2) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Lilian's Rating: 3 out of 5 bookmarks

Stitches in Time definitely shows off Suzanne Woods Fisher's unique writing style! Authors each have different writing styles but Fisher's is one unlike any I've seen. And although I definitely wasn't the biggest fan of this book, I did enjoy the beautiful writing and vibrant characters.

Starting off with the cover... I don't get it? It's definitely a lovely cover but to me, it doesn't seem to fit with the aesthetic set with Mending Fences (The Deacon's Family #1). Another thing that puzzles me... it shows snow. Now I might have just missed it but I don't recall any mentions of snow/winter at all, so that's sort of weird, haha. I do like it though, and it definitely stands out on the shelf with its complementary, but muted, color scheme.

I absolutely loved how different and unique most of the characters were. Mollie and Sam were definitely a fun couple to get to meet, though Luke stole the spotlight for me -- I love how he's such a sweet, but clueless, kid and how he has such good intentions in his heart. I love how we saw a lot of growth in him in Stitches in Time even though he wasn't the main character. However, I did not enjoy how petty and selfish Izzy was for the majority of the book -- it really bothered me how she and Luke couldn't figure out how to communicate well and they didn't end up realistically resolving that problem, either. But overall I just didn't like her in this book because of how closeminded and selfish she was, whereas Luke tried his hardest to communicate well to Izzy and help and love her.

Characters aside, the plot was also an intriguing albeit predictable one! I pretty much knew what was going to happen, so although it was a bit anticlimactic in that sense I still very much enjoyed it.

In general, a good book! I definitely don't regret reading it and would strongly recommend this series (Mending Fences is one of the best books I've ever read on the power of forgiveness, personally). Even though Izzy was such a huge disappointment for me I loved seeing Luke, Sam, and Mollie grow and new characters being introduced.




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
Lilian's Rating: 4 out of 5 bookmarks

Wow, what a stunning and unique piece of work! Coming into Whose Waves These Are, I honestly didn't think I would like it all that much since I had read one of Dykes' previous books and didn't enjoy it. However, it totally exceeded and went beyond my expectations.

I love how the lantern and waves off in the distance symbolizes the story, leaving an eye-catching and absolutely gorgeous cover. It definitely stands out among other historical fiction tales and fits the book super well! What's inside the book also stands up to the cover really well; the well-written characters, the plot that jumps back and forth from different time periods, and the fluid writing style.

My favorite character was probably Jeremy Fletcher because although at first, he seems like a typical silent, strong person with a lot of anger hidden under, he turns out to have a lovely character that only enhances the character of Annie Bliss. I think it's very unique that Amanda Dykes writes the main characters as more "typical" characters but then expands and makes unique their personalities.

One thing I did find extremely confusing at first was the way the plot jumped between different time periods. I did get used to it by the middle of the book and really started to enjoy how it opened up the personalities of one of the characters.

Overall, definitely a unique book! Whose Waves These Are takes a bit of time to get used to the writing style and time period switching, but once I got used to it I fell in love with it. I would highly recommend it to historical fiction lovers.




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Vow of Justice by Lynette Eason
Lilian's Rating: 5 out of 5 bookmarks

This thriller is the latest in the Blue Justice Series and it started off with a bang and did not disappoint throughout! I immediately fell in love with the main characters and their relationship.

Book Summary:

FBI Special Agent Lincoln St. John is living his own personal nightmare. When the woman he loves, Allison Radcliffe, is killed, he devotes himself to tracking down the killers and making them pay for their crimes. He expected it to be a challenge. What he never expected was to find Allison very much alive shortly after her "murder."
As his anger and hurt mix with relief, Linc isn't sure how he's supposed to feel. One thing he does know for sure: he and Allison will have to work together to stop a killer before she dies a second time--this time for good.

I think what got me first interested in the book were the main characters' names: Allie and Linc. I absolutely love Ms. Eason's creativity with Linc's name and I've always loved the name Allie. Their personalities also drew me in, with Linc's fierce and protective personality as well as Allie's soft but impulsive disposition.

Eason's writing style isn't smooth like most authors' styles I've read. It isn't choppy either. It's a perfect balance of speedy and high-paced when the plot requires, but slow and almost lyrical when a touching moment or whatever occurs. Personally, I really loved that and found it to suit really well in this particular book! She also has a unique touch in her books where I can never guess where the plot is going to go, and that proved to be true in Vow of Justice too. The plot was very well developed and progressed in the right way. I did end up guessing who the villain was though.

Although I normally adore Lynette Eason's books, I definitely wasn't expecting Vow of Justice to draw me in the way it did! Very hard to put down and definitely a must-read. Eason's best one yet, in my opinion!




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.


Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. A favorable review was not required. This post contains affiliate links.

Wait For Me by Susan May Warren
Lilian's Rating: 4 out of 5 bookmarks

Wait For Me was a really enjoyable book to read! Susan May Warren has such an intriguing writing style that I quickly fell in love with and definitely found to be the highlight of the book.

Having not read the first five books of the Montana Rescue series, I did find myself a bit confused in the first couple of chapters, but once I got to know and differentiate the characters a bit more it really wasn't a problem at all (unlike what I had anticipated). And having read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it, I would definitely go back to read the first five!

EMT Jess Tagg finds herself crashed on the side of a highway from an impulsive decision. They're taken captive and dragged into untamed Montana wilderness, and Pete Brooks, a member of the  PEAK Rescue Team, takes it upon himself to rescue her. Wait For Me had characters like none other I've read -- Jess is first painted as a rich and alluring woman (at least it seemed like it to me), but I loved getting to slowly know her soft yet aching and real heart. I didn't love Pete Brooks as much because he felt very immature to me and didn't really seem to grow from his actions at all, but I still loved getting to see what he did as a PEAK member. Most of the other characters didn't speak to me much either.

Like I mentioned earlier, I really found Warren's writing style to be the highlight of this book. I wouldn't call it choppy, but it has this beautiful fast, but well-paced, feel which I thought was so interesting and unique. I've never seen anything even mildly close to it and she really kept me hooked for the majority of this book. She also subtly weaved in spiritual elements into it and among the characters as well, which I really appreciated! And the plot twists. Ohhhh my goodness. Warren really has a gift with plot twists -- one of them I thought I saw coming but completely was flipped around and shocked the stars out of me.

Overall, I loved this read! I would definitely recommend Wait For Me to any suspense lovers, and I'll also be on the lookout for more Montana Rescue books!




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.



Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. This post contains affiliate links.

Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
Lilian's Rating 4 out of 5 bookmarks

What an extremely riveting suspense tale! Although I have never been a face-right-on-the-cover type of person, the cover did intrigue me enough to draw me to it and Lynette Eason is definitely a suspense author you often hear about, so I'm glad I read it!

The Refuge by Ann. H. Gabhart
Lilian's Rating: 3 out of 5 bookmarks

Well, this was certainly an interesting book to read! I had never heard of Ann H. Gabhart before reading this book, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out the book has both positives and negatives which are both quite equally balanced in my opinion.

The Refuge is about a community of Shaker people. I'd also never heard of Shakers prior to picking up this book. Some people might be set off by the Shakers' beliefs (the biggest one coming to mind is their "no marriage" rule, where men and women act like brothers and sisters), but I honestly really enjoyed the book because seeing how they lived and what their beliefs were like made it so much more interesting. I also really enjoyed the writing style--it made the book a real page-turner and it's definitely one of the reasons why I'd pick up another Ann H. Gabhart book.

Like I said though, there are negatives to this book--mainly unsavory content. One woman, married, acts as a seductress/creeper character. [Highlight with your mouse to read this slightly spoiler-y content warning.] In one scene, she waits, unclothed, in bed for another character (not the character she's married to). I would definitely call this scene descriptive (although not graphic) and would personally skim through it if I were to read the book again. A character also poisons someone purposefully, several times, and there's also a scene where a young child is deliberately frightened by someone at night. While this isn't exactly unclean content, it did really damper my enjoyment of The Refuge.

Overall, I would give The Refuge 3 bookmarks out of 5. It was an excellent book as far as writing, most characters, dialogue, and more, but I had to take two bookmarks off for the previously mentioned, awful content. I personally wouldn't recommend reading this book because of that, but I will be checking out more of Gabhart's books.




Lilian S. has been a hardcore bookworm since the tender age of 7 and a book reviewer for a couple of years. She is currently a student and in her spare time enjoys singing, graphic designing, and interacting with other Christ-minded readers. A couple of her favorite genres in both books and movies are: Christian contemporary, fantasy, and dystopian. She occasionally enjoys science and historical fiction and likes a good suspense novel as well. Lilian is also an athlete (Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?), a blogger at Green Tea With Books, and founder at reviewer site Stellae Books.



Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a free copy of this book for promotional purposes. This post contains affiliate links.