Murder at the Mikado

Murder at the Mikado by Julianna Deering 
Published by Bethany House Publishers

This copy was provided to me free of charge from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review of the book.

Another Great WhoDunIt from one of my newest favorite authors, Julianna Deering!

Murder at the Mikado is the 3rd book in the Drew Farthering Mystery series.  I absolutely loved the first book, and the second was okay, but I'm back to LOVING  Julianna Deering's mysteries! She writes in the same vein as old Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christy novels.

Once more, just as Drew is planning to marry and settle down with his fiancee, Madeline, he is swept into an investigation of a murder.

This time, it's an old flame of  Drew's, Fleur Landis,  that asks for his help. She is now married, but her re-entrance into Drew's life causes friction between Madeline and himself.

Will Drew and Madeline's love survive the investigation?

And who would want to kill Fleur's friend, and leading actor in the theater production of The Mikado?

This book had me guessing and second guessing to the end.  And, to my glee, I couldn't figure out "whodunit" til the end.

A satisfying read for this old fashioned mystery lover. :)

Death by the Book

Death by the Book by Julianna Deering
Published by Bethany House Publishers

Death by the Book is the second of the Drew Farthering Mysteries written by Julianna Deering.

Her first book in the series, Rules of Murder, was so good!  So I couldn't wait to start this one.  But to me it was just ok.

Drew is once again drawn into a murder mystery when he finds out that his family's lawyer has been killed and left with a bloodied hatpin in his chest attached to a note.  When this happens again, with a person even closer to Drew, he tries to figure out who the killer is, and what their motive is.

To be fair, I wasn't able to figure out "Whodunit".  :)  That's what I like most about Julianna Deering's books.
Still, I couldn't wait for her 3rd book in the series.  I will write my review on that next.

Rules of Murder

Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering 
Published by Bethany House Publishers

Rules of Murder was provided to me free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review of the book, and promise to post it on my blog as well as another retail site.

I've got to tell you, I enjoyed Rules of Murder more than any book I've read in a long time.  What a fun mystery!  It was written in the same style as my old favorite authors like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, and Agatha Christie's mysteries.  :)

Rules of Murder introduces Drew Farthering - a mystery novel loving man living in the 1920's in England.  He decides to use his sleuthing skills he's acquired from reading his stacks of mysteries to solve a crime committed on his own estate.

With a little humor, a little romance, and a lot of heart, this book grabbed me from the beginning and made it so hard to put down.  I can't wait for Julianna Deering's next book!!!  

Another 5 star award from Tammi !  

Shattered

Shattered by Dani Pettrey
Published by Bethany House Publishers

Shattered was provided to me free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in agreement that I provide my honest review of the book and publish that review.

Shattered is the second book in Dani Pettry's Alaskan Courage Series.  I wanted to read it because I enjoyed the first book - Submerged - but found I did not care for this book as much as I had hoped I would.

I like the character - Piper - and am impressed with her loyalty to her "prodigal" brother. But it seemed to me that the story dragged on more than it needed to.

I'll read more of Pettrey's books, to see how the family fares, but don't think I'll have to run out the day they're released to buy them. 

Jennifer By Dee Henderson

Jennifer by Dee Henderson
Published by Bethany House Publishers

Jennifer was provided to me free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

If you know me, you know that I LOVE Dee Henderson's books - especially her O'Malley Series.  I read the whole series a few years ago, and fell in love with the family that she brought to life through the books.

Jennifer is Dee Henderson's Novella about the 7th, and youngest, member of the O'Malley family.  It is the love story of Jennifer and Tom, and ultimately Jennifer's journey toward her faith in God.

I loved this book, although I wish it could have been longer.  I'm so glad that Dee wrote this to fill in the blanks left out in the O'Malley Series. 

I give the books 5 stars!

Taming the Wind

Taming the Wind By Tracie Peterson

Published by Bethany House Publishers

Tracie Peterson is an author known for her Christian based Historical Ficton/Romance. I would have to say that she is one of my favorite authors in this genre.

Taming the Wind is the 3^rd book in the Land of the Lone Star Series by Tracie Peterson. It is set in the Post-Civil War Era. I have read the other 2, and have really enjoyed them.

Clarissa Lowe is a young widowed single mother who has resigned herself to the tough life of raising a rambunctious 2 year old daughter on her own. As a young widow, she is trying to decide how to make a living in a land still reeling from the after effects of the War Between the States.

Tyler Atherton is a cowboy with demons of his own. Cast off his land for being a Union symapthist during the war, he must deal with the rejection of the only state he's ever really loved, all the while dealing with the murder of his family by Indians several years before. 

Tyler helped save Clarissa's life several years ago, and he's never forgotten her. He learns that she and her daughter have moved in with her older sister on a neighboring ranch, and decides to go see how Clarissa and her daughter, Gloria, are doing.

When he meets Gloria, though, she worms her way into his heart in a way he'd never expected.

Read Taming the Wind for the story of Tyler and Clarissa's budding relationship. Will the demons of their past drive them apart, or will they join together in their grief and find love in a harsh and barren land?

The Breath of Dawn

The Breath of Dawn by Kristen Heitzmann

Published By Bethany House Publishers

This book was provided to me free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my written review.

The Breath of Dawn was an enjoyable book with both suspense and a bit of romance. It was hard for me to put down!

The Breath of Dawn is a story of Quinn Rielly, who, 4 years before, had done the right thing and given testimony that put a criminal behind bars. Now he's out, and apparently after Quinn.

It's also the story of Morgan Spencer, a very successful businessman who is a single dad due to the tragic loss of his wife. He seems to have all his ducks in a row, but his heart is still breaking.

When Morgan and Quinn meet, will the feelings that develop between them cause even more pain and suffering, or will it just what the doctor ordered?

Read this enjoyable Romantic Suspense book to find out. And if you want even more background about Morgan, read A Rush of Wings and The Still of Night.

This was my second or third book that I'd read of Kristen Heitzmann's and I was so excited to realize I had already purchased the other two of her books that feature characters from this book! :) I can't wait to read them.!