Friday, April 14, 2017

If I'm Found

Book description:  "Is Dylan hunting Casey to prosecute her or protect her?
Casey Cox is still on the run, fleeing prosecution for a murder she didn’t commit. Dylan Roberts—her most relentless pursuer—is still on her trail, but his secret emails insist that he knows the truth and wants to help her. He’s let her escape before when he had her in his grasp, but trust doesn’t come easily.
As Casey works to collect evidence about the real murderers, she stumbles on another unbearable injustice: an abused child and a suicidal man who’s also been falsely accused. Casey risks her own safety to right this wrong and protect the little girl from her tormenters. But doing so is risky and just may result in her capture—and if she’s captured, she has no doubt she’ll be murdered before she ever steps foot in a jail.
In this riveting sequel to the USA Today bestseller If I Run, evil lurks, drawing Casey out of the shadows . . . but there is light shining in the darkness. Is Dylan a provision from the God who loves her, or another heartache yet to happen?"

My review:  Wow! This book was worth waiting for! The first book in this series, If I Run, was amazing and left the reader hanging. I have been anxiously waiting for the sequel, and now I am anxiously waiting for the third and final book in this series. If you like suspense, this is the series for you. The overall plot is complex and the sub plot in this book kept me just as captivated as the plot itself. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet I didn't want to turn them fast in order that the book might last a little longer. The characters are real, and you feel like Casey is family by the time you finish the book. Terri Blackstock writes some of the best suspense novels available. This is a series that you won't want to miss! I received an e-copy from the publisher through the Booklook Blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

The Ebb Tide

Book description:  "Sallie Riehl has dreamed of traveling at least once before settling down to join church, so she is thrilled at an unexpected summer opportunity to nanny in Cape May for a well-to-do family. However, saying even a temporary good-bye to Paradise Township means forgoing baptism another year, as well as leaving behind a would-be beau. Yet the weeks in Cape May soon prove unforgettable as Sallie meets a Mennonite young man whose friendship she quickly begins to cherish. Has she been too hasty with her promises, or will she only find what her heart is longing for back home?"

My review:  The ability to write quality fiction is truly a gift from the Lord! Beverly Lewis has certainly been blessed with that gift! I always look forward to reading her books, and this book became one of my favorites from her. I appreciated the subtle yet unmistakable message of following God's will for our lives and not someone else's desires for us. And as parents we have to understand that God's will for our children may look way different than what we had imagined. Sallie had some hard choices to make, and I love that she chose to seek wise counsel. The message also crosses the fence. Give Godly wise counsel when asked and not personal preference. This is a delightful story that just seemed to resonate with me more than others. I received an e-copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.