Amongst the Flames by T.K. Chapin A Review

ABOUT AMONGST THE FLAMES
AMONGST THE FLAMES is book one of the Contemporary Christian Romance Series, EMBERS and; ASHES. Follow the lives of the men of Fire station #9 as they face the fires on and off the job. Inspirational romance stories full of faith, hope and love that will leave you feeling inspired.


“A burning building doesn’t scare me at all compared to the thought of losing you.”

Firefighter Cole Taylor is the man everyone looks up to at Firehouse 9 in downtown Spokane. He’s been at the department for ten years and has no fear when it comes to dangerous situations.

Megan Taylor, Cole’s wife, is a stay-at-home mother of their two boys. She was everything Cole ever wanted in a woman and the perfect wife any man could ask for until one day when she decides to leave Cole.

Cole has fought hundreds of fires in his lifetime, but he had never tasted fear until he came to fighting a fire in his own home. Amongst The Flames is a Christian firefighter romance that tackles real-life situations and problems that exist in Christian marriages today. It brings with it passion, love and spiritual depth that will leave you feeling inspired. This Contemporary Christian Romance novel is one book that you’ll want to read over and over again.

File Size: 1848 KB
Print Length: 278 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Branch Publishing (August 16, 2015)
Publication Date: August 16, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B0140IE1J8

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 
T.K. CHAPIN writes Contemporary Christian Romance books designed to inspire and tug on your heart strings. He believes that telling Contemporary Christian Romance stories of faith, love and family help build the faith of Christians and help non-believers see how God can work in the life of believers. He gives all credit for his writing and storytelling ability to God. The majority of the Contemporary Christian Romance novels take place in and around Spokane Washington, his hometown. Chapin makes his home in the Pacific Northwest and has the pleasure of raising his daughter with his beautiful wife Crystal.



MY REVIEW
   This is the first time I’ve read a book by T.K. Chapin and it won’t be the last. I was fully involved in the story before the first chapter was over. It was so well written that it made you think it was a true story.
    Really did love the novel.  Cole and Megan made reading the book very, very easy. I really came to like Cole and his wanting to get closer to the Lord and how he forgave and forgot what his wife did. How he wanted to become a better husband and father. Very interesting and I love the fire scenes where rescues were done. Also enjoyed this novel Amongst the Flames because like in life not only good things happen. We have heartaches, losses and disappointment, but God is always there and sees us through. Highly recommend this book. Very interesting indeed. Fantastic author.

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Get To Me by Lara Van Hulzen A Review

ABOUT GET TO ME
Aimee can identify a killer.
Dane can keep her safe.
But is he willing to face his past to do it?

When Aimee Jansenn stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad she comes face to face with a killer. As the only witness to a crime, she falls into a deadly situation and is need of police protection.

Dane Scott has sworn off women. Until a fireball named Aimee enters his world. Telling himself they’re just friends, he vows to protect her. Can his heart follow suit or will she change his mind about love for good?

File Size: 3001 KB
Print Length: 304 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Lara Van Hulzen; 1 edition (April 14, 2015)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00UGJ28T6
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray:
Not Enabled
Word Wise: Enabled
Lending: Enabled

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lara Van Hulzen received her BA in Journalism from Point Loma Nazarene Universtity in 1994. Her first published article was when she was a senior in high school. She has worked as a book reviewer for the past 18 years with various organizations such as Crossings Doubleday, YouthWorker Journal, and www.radiantlit.com. She lives with her husband and three children in Northern California. Visit Lara's website at, www.laramvanhulzen.com




MY REVIEW
   Get to Me by Lara Van Hulzen is an excellent book.
  Aimee sees someone being murdered and she can identify him. So the murderer is after her. Aimee’s best friend is a police offercier and so is the best man at her sister’s wedding. Dane is also very handsome and ready to be of help. It ends up with Dane taking Aimee to his parents ranch where he knows she will be safe.
  In books like this you usually hear more about escaping the killer and how they are trying to get him, but in Get to Me the story is more about Aimee and Dane’s friendship and how Dane is having a hard time forgetting his past and moving on. The killer is only in the first and last parts of the book. I guess that is alright, but I like more of the book to be suspenseful.
  Another thing I didn’t care for was the occasionally use of swear/slang words. I mean it wasn’t often, but more than I like. Also the last part I didn’t care to read the very vivid description. I won’t say what it is about in case you want to read this book. I think you really should, because it is excellent. I would give it 5 stars if the author would have left out the parts I mentioned. I do recommend it.
 
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Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey A REVIEW

Finally Returned Home, Reef McKeena
Finds His Beloved Alaska Facing Its Greatest Threat

Growing up, goody-two-shoes Kirra Jacobs and troublemaker Reef McKenna were always at odds. Now, working together as search-and-rescue for Alaska's arduous Iditarod race, a growing attraction seems to be forcing aside old arguments. Then Reef catches Kirra sneaking from camp in the middle of the night.

Kirra's uncle, a musher in the race, has disappeared. Kirra and Reef quickly track the man, but what they discover is harrowing: Frank's daughter has been kidnapped. Kirra and Reef, along with the entire McKenna family, are thrown into a race to stop a shadowy villain who is not only threatening a girl's life--but appears willing to unleash one of the largest disasters Alaska has ever seen.

Series: Alaskan Courage (Book 5)
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (February 3, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 076421196X
ISBN-13: 978-0764211966
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

Dani Pettrey is a wife, home-schooling mom, and the author of the bestselling romantic suspense novels Silenced, Stranded, Shattered, and Submerged, winner of the 2013 Holt Medallion for First Novel and the Colorado Romance Writers 2013 Award of Excellence. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters. She can be found online
at www.danipettrey.com.


MY REVIEW
   DanI Pettrey is one of my favorite authors. She really knows how to write a suspenseful love story.  I have tried to read all of her Alaskan Courage stories and have loved them all. Sabotaged is book five in this series and what a wonderful, exciting ride it will take you on.  It is so suspenseful that you won’t want to put it down.
   Kirra and Reef have known each other all of their lives, but haven’t gotten along until they find themselves working together and also Reef has changed. He’s not the guy out to only have a good time and he doesn’t only think of himself now.
  You will read about the Iditarod race, kidnapping and one huge disaster.  Alaska is not very forgiving if you get stranded, just like some criminals.
  Kirra and Reef are very likable characters with great strength. Highly recommended. You can also read this book as a stand alone, but you will enjoy it so much more if you read the series.

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Remember Me by Lara Van Hulzen A REVIEW

Remember Me
Men of Honor, Book 1
Series, Stand Alone
October 14, 2014
Faith Based Romance with elements of Suspense

Detective Ben Russo is in trouble.
He just can’t remember why.

When a car accident lands Ben in the hospital, he can’t recall anything about his life. What he does know is he’s enchanted by a tiny nurse named Tess, but can’t shake the feeling they’re both in danger.

After being left at the altar, Tess Jansenn moves to a new town and starts over. When her ex-fiancé, Ben, shows up in the ER where she works with no memory of her, she must decide – tell Ben who he is or let him remember on his own.

Can Tess forgive and forget what drove them apart, and when Ben remembers, will the consequences of his choices make it too late for love?

Series: Men Of Honor
Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (October 5, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1502450062
ISBN-13: 978-1502450067
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces

Lara Van Hulzen received her BA in Journalism from Point Loma Nazarene Universtity in 1994. Her first published article was when she was a senior in high school. She has worked as a book reviewer for the past 18 years with various organizations such as Crossings Doubleday, YouthWorker Journal, and www.radiantlit.com. She lives with her husband and three children in Northern California. Visit Lara's website at, www.laramvanhulzen.com



MY REVIEW
  I really am glad that I try new authors, because Lara Van Hulzen is such an excellent one. Her book Remember Me, book one in the Men of Honor series is incredible.
  I totally love books where people lose their memories. This one is really good.
  Tess and Ben are sweet characters, but also have much depth in them. Remember is an tremendous love story with great suspense running through.
  The ending was very surprising, but satisfying.  The characters, scenery and dialogue are brilliant and well worth the time to read. I really can’t wait until Lara’s next book. Highly recommended. You will love it.

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True Devotion by Dee Henderson - a review -

ABOUT TRUE DEVOTION
Kelly Jacobs has already paid the ultimate price of loving a warrior; she has the folded flag and the grateful thanks of a nation to prove it. Navy SEAL Joe “Bear” Baker can't ask her to accept that risk again—even though he loves her. But the man responsible for her husband's death is back; closer than either of them realize. Kelly is in danger, and Joe may not get there in time.

Uncommon Heroes: Welcome to a world where friendships go deep, loyalties stand strong, and uncommon heroes perform the toughest jobs in the world. Dee Henderson's military romance series provides a detailed passage into the world of the military and homeland heroes, and those they love.

Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Later Printing edition (October 19, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1414310625
ISBN-13: 978-1414310626
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dee Henderson is the author of 14 best-selling novels, including the acclaimed O'Malley series and the Uncommon Heroes series. As a leader in the inspirational romantic suspense category, her books have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, including the RWA's RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, the Holt Medallion, the National Readers' Choice Award, and the Golden Quill. Dee is a lifelong resident of Illinois and is active online. Visit her at www.deehenderson.com.

MY REVIEW
  I’ve decided to read some of my own books that I have just sitting around waiting for me to read them. True Devotion is book one in the Uncommon Heroes stories. Dee Henderson has always been a favorite author of mine and True Devotion is another fine example of her great writing.
   Kelly is a widow. Her loving husband was a Navy SEAL and she was told he got killed in a practice exercise, but she knew better. Joe was her husbands best friend in the SEALs. So he now is her great protector and they are best friends.
   The book starts off making your sit on the edge of your seat. A rescue right off has to happen. The whole book is full of action and adventure with lots of very good romance involved.
  The characters are so life like it seems like you are reading an actual account and Dee describes the places and setting so well you can believe you are there. Really a fantastic book that you will love to read. Highly recommended.

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