Lone Witness - A Review

Published- May 2018, Bethany House
Series - Atlanta Justice Book 1
Author - Rachel Dylan
Title - Lone Witness
Format - ebook, paper
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About the book:
When prosecutor Sophie Dawson is the lone witness to a gang-related double homicide, her world is turned upside down. Private security guard Cooper Knight is hired to protect Sophie from the gang, but she's more concerned about prosecuting her latest case than the threat to her life. Sophie wants to stand for what's right, but can Cooper keep her safe?

My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one so much more than the first one! It starts off with a bang and kept me going all the way through the end. 

I really enjoyed Sophie. I loved getting to know her. I loved to see how she was determined to fight for justice. When things got tough, she didn't back down.

There is a lot of supporting characters that I'd love to see more of. I know that the third book will probably focus on Sophie's friend Mia. 

I received a copy from the publisher for free in order to share my thoughts and opinions. I was not required to like the book. 

Recommended to fans of legal thrillers, romantic suspense

Rating - 4 stars

Hope of Azure Springs - A Review

Published - July 2018, Revell Books
Author - Rachel Fordham
Title- The Hope of Azure Springs
Format - ebook, paper
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About the book:
Seven years after arriving in her new home, Em is free. Yet her past haunts her. Sheriff Caleb Reynolds is the one who finds her when she is shot after her guardian is killed. As sheriff, he must investigate what happened to her. Through the course of his investigation, he gains Em's trust, and he fights his feelings for her. Can he help her find her sister?

My Thoughts:
This book was a little hard to get into for me, at first. But as I got into the book, I found that it was full of action and delightful characters. It got to a couple of parts where I debated between sleep and finishing the book. Sleep won.

I adored Em's character. She's so strong. I loved how she overcame her past. The twins, Mae and Milly, were adorable. They were just precious. Caleb grew a lot as well. He went from someone who was a bit shallow to a character of depth.

I'm not sure if this is a stand alone novel or part of a series. But I do know that I will read other things by this author.

I received a copy from the publisher for free in order to share my opinion. I was not required to like the book, only give an honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.

Recommended to fans of historical fiction, Lisa Wingate

Rating - 4 stars, almost 5

Rebel Heart - A Review

Published - June 2018, Revell Books
Series - Daughtry House Book 1
Author - Beth White
Title - A Rebel Heart
Format - ebook, paper
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About the book:
The long War Between the States is over. It's time to rebuild. All over the South, plantations are being rebuilt and people are starting over. Yet for Selah Daughtry and her sisters, it's a struggle just to survive. Selah longs to hold onto her family's home. But she can't run a plantation by herself. When Yankee Levi Riggins offers her a solution - turn her home into a resort for the railroad -, Selah is hesitant. But with the railroad agreeing to foot the bill of restoring the plantation to its former glory, Selah doesn't have much choice. As Levi works to oversee the rebuilding, he is drawn to Selah. Yet someone wants to ensure that Selah doesn't succeed. Can she allow herself to fall for a Yankee? And can he keep her safe while he gets to the bottom of everything?

My Thoughts:
I read a lot of Civil War books. But I rarely read one set in Reconstruction. For me, this was interesting since I don't normally read books set in the South during Reconstruction.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved getting a glimpse into a historical period I'm aware of, but not fully knowledgeable of. I loved the sense of mystery in this book. I also loved Levi. From the moment he appeared on the page, I was captivated with him. Selah grew on me as I read the book.

I'm eager to read the next in the series as I understand it'll be about Joelle. I'm looking forward to seeing her more fleshed out and seeing how she interacts more and more with Schulyer.

I received a copy from the publisher in order to share my honest opinion about the book in the form of a review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Recommended to fans of historical fiction, Elizabeth Camden, Kristi Ann Hunter, Jody Hedlund, Lisa Wingate

Rating - 4 stars