Review of The Edge Over There by Shawn Smucker

This book was a very different style that I usually read. I chose it at first because the cover was eye catching and it sounded interesting. While the writing was fantastic right from the start with descriptive words and characters, it was a bit difficult to get in to. Realizing that this is the 2nd book, it would be good for anyone who would like to read this book to read the 1st book The Day the Angels Fell. While this was my first distopian/fantasty book by Revell, it was a bit hard to get through without reading the first book. I look forward to reading the first book and then trying this book again. Shawn Smucker has quite the talent with his way with words and I look forward to reading any book he writes in the future!

Revell Books sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. All opinions expressed are my own.

Review of Justice Delivered by Patricia Bradley

Carly Smith has escaped a horrific entrapment of the sex slave industry and is trying to lead a normal life. That is until her previous life comes back to present and she is forced to relive it all over again when one of her clients brings up a similar story of Carly's past. Determined to bring the man that sold her in to sex trafficking, she returns to her home town, but with a different identity. Detective Logan Donovan feels like he knows this new lady who has mysteriously arrived in his home town, but isn't able to pinpoint where from. As Carly's life becomes in danger and her niece is kidnapped by the same sex traffickers that kidnapped Carly years before, Carly needs to trust the one cop in her life who can keep her safe before it's too late.

Patricia Bradley does it again in creating a gripping novel that keeps the reader flipping page after page until the very end. This book is part of the Memphis Cold Case Novel series, but is easily a stand alone book. Ride the waves of suspense as Bradley takes you on a fast paced journey of Carly Smith and her life of escaping sex trafficking. Bradley, as in her previous books, weaves a story of suspense and mystery throughout her story and does such a great job unfolding the characters throughout the storyline. She doesn't show all her cards at the beginning but keeps the reader engaged and wanting more until all the pieces are put together and the puzzle is clear by the end.

Revell Books sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. Opinions expressed are my own.

Review of Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon

In the sleepy town of Hope Harbor, another story is unfolding. Meet Jeannette, the owner of the towns lavender and tea shop. She has successfully built a hedge around her home. Physically and emotionally. She has vowed to keep everyone at a distance as being hurt hurts too much. Her new next door neighbor, Dr. Logan West, though is going through hurts of his own raising his niece of whom he knows nothing about. As these two neighbors' lives intersect, hearts begin to soften.

In this sweet story of healing past hurts, you will find some familiar faces from previous books in the Hope Harbor series. Mainly Charley, the taco making, artist town sage who makes an appearance in every book along with his two side kick seagulls Gladys and Floyd. Walk along the shores of Jeannette and Logan's lives as you discover how these two have more in common than meets the eye. The author does a great job setting the scene and developing the characters in a nonsensical way that keeps the reader interested throughout the book.

Revell Books sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. Opinions expressed are my own.