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Obsession is the second book in Patricia Bradley's series Natchez Trace Park Rangers. This suspenseful tale leads you on a journey of twists with several possible suspects. The two main characters Sam & Emma have a past full of  misunderstandings and pain. When a stalker enters the picture, the rangers will have to work together in order to solve the case. To make matters worse, Emma is the target of a so called secret admirer.  Is the murderer, stalker and shooter one and the same or are they all separate? It's up to Sam and Emma to figure it out.

Susan May Warren delivers a show stopper once again! The Price of Valor is book 3 in the Global Search and Rescue series. The main character, Hamilton, has appeared in many other books as a secondary character. Readers will finally get the details of Ham's history with his wife, Signe and his daughter. With many heart stopping moments, a natural disaster and the spy details, you will not be able to stop turning pages. I highly recommend reading the previous two books and then finishing with The Price of Valor.

As with Emily's other books, Grace, Not Perfection for Young Readers is practical and meant to be worked through in bits and pieces. It even includes space for writing your feelings and thoughts at the end of the chapter. She addresses topics that are relevant for young girls and women alike - friends, phone usage, your space, and grace. It stresses grace for yourself, others and everyone you encounter whether in your past, present or future. It would be an excellent gift for any young girl for her birthday, graduation or just because. You could even read through it with your daughter as a bonding experience. Christian values and principles are the foundation of the text, but it is not overdone. In my opinion it is perfectly balanced and beautifully written.

Denise Hunter rounded out her Bluebell Inn series with Autumn Skies, featuring the youngest sister, Grace. Hunter delivers a well balanced story with emotion and conflict. The characters are relatable but not predictable. I enjoyed the many outdoor activities and scenes that developed the mood of the storyline. Being the last book in the series, it neatly tied up loose ends and leaves you with a warm heart and wanting to visit the lake town in North Carolina.

Between The Wild Branches is the second book in The Covenant House series by Connilyn Cossette. When I received Between The Wild Branches in the mail, I had yet to read the first book in the series, To Dwell Among Cedars. I'm glad I quickly picked up book one and read it in two nights before starting book two.

The storyline is set 1052 BC during the period of time that the arc of the covenant went missing. The author does an amazing job of writing between the gaps and coming up with a beautiful tale of fiction. Of course we do not know what happened, but this novel brings light to the time period and what it may have been like to live through it. Lukio's story picks up in adulthood where he has become a Philistine fighter and given the nickname “Demon Eyes”. Shoshana is the lead female character and she has a story of her own after being captured and enslaved. They know each other from childhood but their stories will intertwine in adulthood. For me, the details and the imagery that is put into words is simply breathtaking. You feel as though you are in the story. The characters, setting, storyline are woven together to create a Biblical fiction masterpiece.

If you are a fan of Francine Rivers (you should be), Connilyn Cossette will be your next favorite author. She is at the top of the list for me!