Friday, September 29, 2023

Review: I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher

Genre: Dual-Timeline
Publisher: Thomas Nelson 
Released: June 7, 2022
397 pages
About the Book:

Generations of secrets unfold as a young college student learns the truth about her great-grandmother’s World War II heartbreak and love. For fans of Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury.

Brianna Hastings’s life seems dull and full of disappointment until a handsome young man visits her church. She’s instantly smitten by the charming Greg, who leads an exciting, independent life—the kind of life she longs for. But when a college history assignment forces Brianna to interview her great-grandmother about life during World War II, she can’t believe it when Daisy presses her with questions about Greg’s character. “What sort of man is he? Who is he at his core?”

What could her great-grandmother possibly know about love at first sight?

The questions take both women back to Boise, Idaho, in the early 1940s, when war emphasized how fragile life could be. Daisy and her older sister pine for the same handsome bomber pilot—until one night of terrible judgment reveals their true characters and drives them apart. Trying to protect the people she loves the most, Daisy condemns herself to live a lie.

In the years that follow, as Daisy grapples with the consequences, she receives unexpected grace from a man she’s known her whole life but never looked at twice. Could what she learned about love save Brianna from heartache three generations later? 

My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


I was so invested in these characters and the story that I did not want to put the book down and when I did, I kept thinking about it. It's is a dual-time set in the early 1940s and 2022. Main characters are Brianna and her great-grandmother, Daisy. Faith plays an integral role in the story. Brianna learns to follow God's leading, and Daisy comes to realize that there are no limits to God's forgiveness. I especially enjoyed following the historical timeline and seeing true love develop for Daisy. The characters felt human and raw. I was sucked in from the beginning and the ending wrapped everything up nicely.

Favourite Quote: 
“We must both know His Word and be attuned to His Spirit. Only then can we know what He's calling us to do.”
(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed
in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Review: Navy Seal Security by Liz Johnson

Series: Men of Valor #4
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Love Inspired 
Released: Feb. 9, 2016
224 pages

About the Book:

Wounded Navy SEAL Luke Dunham's only goal is returning to active duty…until he rescues his physical therapist from a lethal attack. Now he'll risk everything—even his recovery—to keep Mandy Berg's attacker at bay. Mandy's been burned before when she trusted the wrong man. And she knows better than to develop feelings for one of her patients. Yet how can she help falling for a man who does not hesitate to put his strength, his skill and his very life in harm's way to keep her safe? Relying on anyone feels dangerous…but turning away Luke's protection could be deadly.  










My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐


Luke and Mandy meet when Luke come to her office for physical therapy after his knee injury due to an IED. He's worried he won't be able to return as an active SEAL and she's determined to keep her distance due to her past. However they end up coming to an agreement when Luke learns someone is targeting her. While I liked the characters, in particular Luke, some of their reactions to events felt unrealistic. It was hard to believe that Luke would have been able to do everything he did with his injury and not make it worse. And with the number of near death experiences Mandy went through in a matter of days, I think she wasn't as cautious as someone probably would be. There was very little faith mentioned in this story.

(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed 
in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Review: Navy Seal Noel by Liz Johnson

Series: Men of Valor #3
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Love Inspired 
Released: Dec. 2, 2014
219 pages
About the Book:

Abducted by a drug cartel, scientist Jessalynn McCoy's orders are simple produce a deadly toxin, or be killed. Trapped with no options, she's desperate for help…she just never expected it from Will Gumble. The boy who let her down years ago is now a navy SEAL. She trusts his skills, his experience. Yet trusting him is a struggle. Will's Christmas wish is to heal their damaged relationship and get them to safety. But time is running out and the stakes keep rising. Any mistake could mean the difference between facing the holidays together or apart forever. 









My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐


I liked these characters, but there was a lot of stuff happening in the story that felt unbelievable. Jessa has been kidnapped by the cartel to release a toxin to their enemies but a rescue team hasn't been assigned, instead her dad asks Navy Seal Will to try bringing her home. Will and Jessa were best friends through high school but then something happened and Will walked away and they haven't talked for 10 years. I didn't like the fact that they didn't talk out their feelings years ago, but they were young and I could understand why Will decided to leave. I was much more invested in the relationship than I was in the action.

(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed 
in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)

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