Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenile—where the brass put her after an officer-involved shooting—and longs to be back on patrol. So when a troubled youth, Londy Atkins, is arrested for the murder of the mayor and Carly is summoned to the crime scene, she's eager for some action. Carly presses Londy for a confession but he swears his innocence, and despite her better judgment, Carly is inclined to believe him. Yet homicide is convinced of his guilt and is determined to convict him.
Carly's ex-husband and fellow police officer, Nick, appears to be on her side. He's determined to show Carly that he's a changed man and win her back, but she isn't convinced he won't betray her again.
As the investigation progresses, Carly suspects a cover-up and strikes out on her own, uncertain whom she can trust. But when danger mounts, she begins to wonder if she made the right choice.
Title: Accused
Publisher: Tyndale House
Pub Date: February 01, 2012
ISBN: 9781414358475
Accused is the first book I have read by this author, and it won't be the last. A retired police officer, the author Janice Cantore writes an awesome crime novel with a different perspective than similar titles. Her past experiences added a deeper dimension that is very enlightening, to say the least.
Carly has had so many disappointments in her life ... the loss of her father, the end of her marriage, and the loss of her dream job. Through a prior shooting on her watch, she has been stripped of the police patrol duty that she loves and tied down to an unsatisfying job working with juvenile offenders.
One of her juvenile offenders is thrust into the middle of a high profile crime, and it doesn't take long for Carly to believe in his innocence. When she tries to investigate, all door are slammed shut and she is soon a prime target of some very dangerous criminals. The biggest problem is figuring out who to trust, even on the police force.
An action packed drama that kept my attention from the very first, I loved this story and can't wait to read the next book in the series. Abducted will be available in the summer 2012.
Disclosure: Ebook received through Net Galley courtesy of the publisher Tyndale, in exchange for my honest review.
A tingle slid over my skin from head to toe, and suddenly the night was thirty degrees warmer. "Ukh ... no," I coughed out. "It's not that I'm balking. It's just that ..." He leaned back and watched me again, and I completely lost my train of thought. "I don't want to fry any tourists." I blinked, covered my mouth. Where had that come from?
Blue Moon Bay
by Lisa Wingate
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He casually agrees to a marriage of convenience... never expecting to fall in love with his bride.
Ethan Kincaid proposes marriage with the same detachment he gives every decision. Audra Gilliland accepts his proposal so she can stop being a burden to her newly married stepdaughter.
But Ethan never expected Audra to affect him so profoundly, and it terrifies him. Someone he loved was once seriously injured on his watch, and he won't let that happen again. If Audra will just do as he says, he can keep her safe from the dangers that lurk on the ranch.
Audra has been cared for all her life by one man or another--and they've done a poor job of it. Now she's planning to stand up for herself. And her new husband had better agree or get out of her way!
Can two fearful hearts--wary of getting in too deep--become two trusting hearts, willing to let go and fall in love?
Mary Connealy writes fun and lively "romantic comedy with cowboys" for the inspirational market. She is the author of the successful Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie's Daughters series, and her novel Calico Canyon was nominated for a Christy Award. She lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her husband, Ivan, and has four grown daughters.
In Too Deep is book two in The Kincaid Brides series. I enjoyed the first book titled Out of Control and this book is just as much fun to read.
While this book could be read on it's own, there is a lot of background from the first book that made the story more enjoyable.
I loved how the so-called "marriage of convenience" became so much more for both the bride and groom. Audra was determined to be totally independent and control her own life, and she was not going to let another man order her around. Ethan vowed to never be attached or affected by anyone, he was not going to give his heart to any woman.
Rafe, Ethan and Seth are the three Kincaid brothers, and they have memories from their childhood that haunt them. The lives of these brothers will never be the same after Audra and Julia came on the scene ... and married two of them.
This is a sweet love story, but it's definitely interwoven with some danger and drama. I look forward to reading book three "Over the Edge" in this series as soon as it is available.
Disclosure: Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Truman Wiley used to report news stories from around the world, but now the most troubling headlines are his own. He’s out of work, out of touch with his family, out of his home. But nothing dogs him more than his son’s failing heart.
With mounting hospital bills and Truman’s penchant for gambling his savings, the situation seems hopeless . . . until his estranged wife throws him a lifeline—the chance to write the story of a death row inmate, a man convicted of murder who wants to donate his heart to Truman’s son.
As the execution clock ticks down, Truman uncovers disturbing evidence that points to a different killer. For his son to live, must an innocent man die? Truman’s investigation draws him down a path that will change his life, his family, and the destinies of two men forever.
Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live! on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. A 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall University and a native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children.
Chris's novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, and Not in the Heart, have won two Christy Awards and an ECPA Christian Book Award, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more. He has also published more than 65 other books, including nonfiction and novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and the Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR. Visit his Web site at http://www.chrisfabry.com.
Not in the Heart is the type of book that I will remember for a very long time. Even though it's fiction, I have post-it notes and bookmarks throughout the entire book, marking special places that I want to remember.
Here is first quote that I marked:
“Every heart has its secret sorrows which the world knows not, and oftentimes we call a man cold, when he is only sad.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Truman is the main character in this book, and he is a lost soul. His marriage is on the rocks, he is unemployed, his son will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant, the bank foreclosed on his cottage, his car was repossessed, he has huge gambling debts that he can't pay off, and the hospital is sending their overdue account to collections, and most importantly - he has no faith in God.
Just like in real life, this book does not have a happy ending. The turmoil and trials that this family went through were so devastating that it is hard to imagine anyone having to deal with so much. Yet, their loyalty to each other in spite of the circumstances is incredibly inspiring.
Chris Fabry, the author of this book, has made a special request. He would like to know, “Who is your Truman? Everyone knows someone who is addicted, someone you’re praying for. Do you hold out hope or just resign yourself that things will never change? I’m hoping to hear stories of changed lives, changed Trumans because of it.”
Who is my Truman? The first quote that I marked in this book had me immediately think of a dear friend of mine. Things have happened in his life that should never happen to anyone. He often comes across as "cold" or unfriendly, but deep down I see a sadness that breaks my heart. He may not be addicted like Truman, but I believe he has the same crippling feelings.
On page 200, there is another quote that describes my friend perfectly.
"... And thinking about someone doesn't mean you care about them. It's not the same."
"Caring about someone by thinking about them but never coming to see them, never calling them?"
My friend has an almost non-existent relationship with his adult children and his grandchildren. I know he thinks about them often and wishes that things were different. He has been hurt, and he doesn't want to be hurt or rejected again. Instead of taking a chance and making the first move, the division just gets larger, and his heart seems to get sadder.
I wonder what my friend would think if I handed him a copy of this book. Would he see himself in the story? Would he find the courage to reach out to his estranged family? Or would he continue in the same way as always, and possibly miss out on creating some happy memories with his family before it's too late?
As you can probably tell, I loved this story. I didn't love the things that Truman did, but I think I understood him. He got himself caught up in a vicious circle of depression and addiction. Yet there is always hope, even in the most difficult situations. I highly recommend this book.
Disclosure: Book received through The B&B Media Group in exchange for my honest review.
Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenile—where the brass put her after an officer-involved shooting—and longs to be back on patrol. So when a troubled youth, Londy Atkins, is arrested for the murder of the mayor and Carly is summoned to the crime scene, she's eager for some action. Carly presses Londy for a confession but he swears his innocence, and despite her better judgment, Carly is inclined to believe him. Yet homicide is convinced of his guilt and is determined to convict him.
Accused is the first book I have read by this author, and it won't be the last. A retired police officer, the author Janice Cantore writes an awesome crime novel with a different perspective than similar titles. Her past experiences added a deeper dimension that is very enlightening, to say the least.
