Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble

I loved this book - from page 1! I almost read it in one sitting but really needed to get some sleep.

This is one of those books that has many twists and turns, suspense, and surprises that pop out of nowhere. Is there romance? A little, but it is not the main focus of the story. Every time I thought I had it all figured out the story went in a completely different direction. Was it confusing? Nope. It all fit together like the pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. You just have to be patient until the finished product is revealed or in this case the story comes together.

I have read many books by this author and they are all excellent. This one is no exception. I can't wait for the next one!

Beyond The Silence by Tracie Peterson and Kim Woodhouse

I really got into this book - from page one. I knew I would be getting a good book because I have read both of these authors before and their books grab you right from the beginning and don't let go until the end.

I enjoyed this story and absolutely fell in love with Jimmy. That poor little boy was terrified but determined to protect his family. Parts of the book were predictable but that did not take away from the story or the suspense of it. My other favorite character was Harry. Such a sweet young man who had a really tough life.

This book also had some education in it. I never knew anything about olive groves and found this to be very interesting.

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Would I recommend this book? Definitely! I can't wait for the next book by these two authors.

Undaunted Hope by Jody Hedlund

Having read books 1 & 2 in this series I was looking forward to book #3 and it didn't disappoint. What I love about Ms. Hedlund's writing is her attention to detail. I love books that make me feel like I am right there with the characters. I can "see" the events unfolding in my minds eye as I'm reading. Her books do that.

This book took a secondary character from a previous book and brought her to the forefront for an interesting story. As Tessa found out, sometimes what you think you want and what God wants for you are not always the same thing. Running from your past and it's fears can sometimes bring you to an abrupt halt, especially when your heart is involved. But what if your heart is torn in several directions?

I loved weaving my way through this book with all of it's ups and downs. It was a pleasant read that I enjoyed very much. I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I highly recommend this book as well as the previous two and I am looking forward to the next book by Jody Hedlund.