They may not have enough evidence to convict him, but they have enough to ruin his life. Dr. Matt Newman thought he was leaving his life in private practice for a better one in academic medicine. But the kidnappers who attacked him as he left his last shift in the ER have no such… Continue reading “Stress Test” by Richard Mabry
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“Strait of Hormuz” by Davis Bunn
The threat of an Iranian blockade of the narrow Strait of Hormuz is escalating global tensions. Sanctions against Tehran have begun to bite, and it seeks to retaliate by cutting off vital shipping routes for crude oil. The specter of a preemptive Israeli strike has US officials on edge as they struggle to keep the… Continue reading “Strait of Hormuz” by Davis Bunn
“Stealing the Preacher” by Karen Witemyer
A cowboy who wants to be a preacher. An outlaw’s daughter who wants to change his mind. On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can’t believe it when he’s forced off the train by an outlaw and presented to the man’s daughter as the preacher she… Continue reading “Stealing the Preacher” by Karen Witemyer
“The Stars Shine Bright” by Sibella Giorello
Raleigh Harmon’s life is changing – and it’s not getting easier. With her mom firmly ensconced in a psychiatric hospital believing that Raleigh herself was out to get her, she’s no longer allowed to see her. With her actions still under review from the previous book, she applies for a position in the Seattle office… Continue reading “The Stars Shine Bright” by Sibella Giorello
“Starring Me” by Krista McGee
Kara McCormick is a Long Island teen who dreams of seeing her name in lights. She loves performing and making others laugh, so when she receives a call about auditioning for a new show in Florida, she hops on the first plane out. Chad Beacon is a young singing sensation who’s tired of being tackled… Continue reading “Starring Me” by Krista McGee
“Song of My Heart” by Kim Vogel Sawyer
The Wagner family is in trouble. With Mr. Wagner ill from the coal mine and receiving a poor prognosis from the doctor, someone has to work to support the family – and jobs are scarce. At least, they are until cousin Sid sends a letter from Kansas with two jobs for Sadie, the oldest. Leaving… Continue reading “Song of My Heart” by Kim Vogel Sawyer
“The Sound of Red Returning” by Sue Duffy
Liesl Bower had an idyllic childhood – that didn’t last very long. Soon family trauma took over, and after witnessing the murder of her Harvard music professor, she sought refuge in the familiar notes of the classical greats. When she sees a face from her past in the audience during a concert for the President,… Continue reading “The Sound of Red Returning” by Sue Duffy
“Smitten” by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, & Diann Hunt
Smitten, Vermont, is a logging town with a threatened future when four best friends come up with a solution to save the town: renovate and Smitten’s reputation into that of a honeymoon paradise. Not everyone is on board with this plan, however, and each woman faces conflicts of both the practical and romantic kind. Written… Continue reading “Smitten” by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, & Diann Hunt
“A Sky Without Stars” by Linda S. Clare
In 1951, Frankie Chasing Bear is a Lakota caught between cultures. She wants to raise her son Harold to revere his Lakota heritage, but she knows he will need to become as a white man to succeed. After his father’s killed in a barroom brawl, Harold and Frankie move to Arizona, where she begins a… Continue reading “A Sky Without Stars” by Linda S. Clare
“Sixty Acres and a Bride” by Regina Jennings
Rosa Garner is homeless. Abandoned by her family and newly married, she must also leave her country after her husband and father-in-law die. Traveling with her mother-in-law to her former home in Texas, they arrive only to find that the family homestead will be sold in three months’ if they don’t pay the back taxes… Continue reading “Sixty Acres and a Bride” by Regina Jennings