Witness on the Run~A Fast-paced Thriller

Hope White's romantic suspense, Witness on the Run, was a fun, fast-paced, easy read.  Robin Strand witnesses a murder, then suffers from amnesia after an accident.  She holds tightly to hope in P.I. Jake Walters, who is involved not only in the investigation leading up to the murder, but also in her accident.  By sticking together they hope to regain her memory and keep her safe before the killer finds her.

I enjoyed reading this book.  The characters were believable and likable.  Though the story-line was somewhat predictable, I didn't mind because this was a "for fun" read.  My main critique would be the immediate strong attachment the characters felt towards each other.  While the author tried to explain the initial attraction as transference on Robin's part and a sense of responsibility on Jake's, it seemed a little unlikely to me.  However, that being said, I would still recommend this book to those who enjoy romantic suspense.  It would be a great summer-at-the-beach novel!

This book is a Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin novel and was provided by the author for my honest review.

Breath of Angel

Breath of Angel, book 1 of The Angeleon Circle, by Karyn Henley, was almost everything I hoped it would be! In this fantasy novel, Henley does a masterful job of creating her world, her characters, and her storyline. From the first pages, I was hooked.

Melaia, a young priestess discovers the legends she is charged with remembering through song are not simple myth. In fact, the ancient battle between good and evil continues its epic struggle in her land. She is drawn into the middle of the age old battle and learns her role is more than simple priestess. Her destiny is intertwined with the salvation of her world. And she must learn who she can trust, as her heart is pulled between her duty, her destiny, and her desires.

I look forward to the continuation of the tale with bated breath! My only criticism is that I will have to wait for book 2...

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading fantasy. It was a clean, easy read, suitable for even middle school children. My thanks to Waterbrook Press for offering this book for review. It will be available for sale on June 21, 2011 and can be pre-ordered at amazon.com.

A Beggar's Purse

I don't normally read nonfiction, but after making the acquaintance of author, Toni Nelson, she changed my mind. Put simplistically, her book, A Beggar's Purse, is a short autobiography. She describes her childhood in delightful detail, her youthful sorrows with heartfelt clarity, and her call to service in a way that gives the reader pause.

Mrs. Nelson's mission field is the homeless. From childhood, God prepared her heart for these men and women who suffer among us. He gave her eyes to see them, ears to listen to their stories, and a compassion to help. Her honest writing makes us examine our own lives and look at how we are using our gifts. Are we answering our call? Or simply spending our time here?

I would encourage you to take a look at this book. It is a very short read, but powerful in its purpose.