· Book 1 - Cold Terror
· Book 2 - Cold Truth
· Book 3 - Cold Fury
· Book 4 - Cold Case
· Book 5 - Cold Fear
· Book 6 - Cold Pursuit
· Book 7 - Cold Dawn
Six years ago tragedy tore them apart…
Maggie Turner happily works as an assistant professor in the Criminal Justice Department and lives a quiet life near campus. That is until Jackson Lockhart bursts into her life unexpectedly. Then a cyclone of emotions erupt as she remembers the tragedy that once tore them apart. She'd often thought of him, but they'd agreed never to see each other again, and so far, they'd kept their promise. But today…Jackson has a good reason for breaking his promise. Maggie's life depends on it.
Will it now bring them back together?
In an ongoing investigation, Jackson has learned that university officials secretly photographed her classroom in a study on attendance. The recorder was supposed to run only during the class session, but it malfunctioned and recorded an entire week, which includes a shocking murder that has now put Maggie's life in danger. Can Jackson unravel the lies surrounding this incident before the killer unleashes his fury on Maggie and takes her life?
Each year Louisa Hamilton allows herself one dream, one hope, one prayer which she asks God to give her as her Mistletoe Christmas gift. God has always answered. This year she’s prayed fervently, but has she made a terrible Mistletoe Mistake?
It’s 1880, and the Brahmin Elite, families who sailed from England on the Mayflower, rule tight-laced Boston. To safeguard the family wealth, heirs must marry heiresses. The gene pond is small and suitable choices few. The pool shrinks to a puddle when first born females must marry before their younger sisters. What if the first-born daughter is not interested in marriage? What’s Louisa, a second born daughter, to do?
Four close-knit first-born males have reached that dreaded age where they must choose mates. Quinton Adams’s father gives him an ultimatum – wed by Christmas or be disinherited.
Time is running out for four confirmed bachelors who must compete for the favor of three eligible, and equally desperate, young ladies.
Marilyn’s thoughts:
One Groom is Not Enough was a fun and delightful story set in
Boston during 1880. The elite Bostonians had an underlying rule that the oldest
sister had to marry first. Louisa knew her older sister, Abby, didn’t appear
interested in marrying. Quinton had been given an ultimatum and shared it with
his friends. As four young ladies and four men of age to marry with wealth,
Louisa had one hope and prayer. There are plenty of events to join the couples
but with Christmas fast approaching Louisa thought her scheme was not coming
together as she planned. Will she receive her Christmas Mistletoe gift or will
her scheme fail?
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author
and was under no obligation to write a review. I have expressed my own opinion.
“Rejoice in the Lord always… Do not be anxious
about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4, 6-7
What a powerful promise! The peace of God
guards my heart and mind. Is there a better reason to give thanks this year?
Years ago, when my husband and I started out
as newlyweds, we pinched pennies and barely scraped by from paycheck to
paycheck. We had a little black-and-white TV that picked up random channels
through its rabbit ear antenna. Meals were often scant and gas for the car a
luxury.
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know
what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any
and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in
want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13
Despite the fact that thirty-eight years of
hard work and God’s blessings lifted us from that economic situation, I never
forget the tough times. Like Paul, I’ve learned the secret of being content
despite my circumstances. It is a contentment born from dwelling in
thanksgiving with my heavenly Father.
This year, as I review my reasons to be
thankful, they may be similar to yours—family, shelter, food, employment, good
health, and ministry. My list hasn’t always included all these things, nor am I
guaranteed it will be the same next year. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s
that!
But do you know what I’m most thankful for?
“If God is for us, who can be against
us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how
will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who
shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship
or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:
“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
No, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither
angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither
height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate
us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:31b-32,
35-39
I’m most thankful that—no matter what
challenges I face—nothing can separate me from the love of my Lord and Savior!
So
does Misty find love again? You’ll have to read Hope’s Gentle Touch to
find out if she gets her happily-ever-after!
Humor
and fun, colorful secondary characters, and a few surprises along the way
provide the backdrop for this Inspirational Romance set in the beautiful
upstate of South Carolina. Hope’s Gentle Touch is available on Amazon by
clicking here.
Praise for Hope’s
Gentle Touch:
Poole
handles the tender topic of abuse with grace and just enough tension to remind
the reader that our happily ever afters are often hard won. She writes with the
kind of authenticity and wisdom that transforms a sweet romance into a
meaningful tale that will give readers something to think about long after
turning the last page.
- Sarah Loudin Thomas, Christy-nominated author of Miracle
in a Dry Season
A
heartwarming novel with characters you can't quit rooting for. This book is
perfect for fans of small-town inspirational romance.
- Heidi McCahan, author of Unraveled
Back
cover copy:
After her abusive husband’s
death, Misty Stephens returns to her job as a nurse and volunteer at a women’s
shelter. She intends to put her life back together and has no intention of ever
being vulnerable to a man again. But when an abuse victim dies in her care,
Misty finds herself consoling the girl’s brother ... and fighting attraction.
Adam Jenkins sees Misty’s heart
for the oppressed and implores her to help build Hope House, a women’s shelter,
in honor of his sister. Though grieving, Adam is drawn to Misty. But he
approaches romance the way he does ranching—quick and decisive—an almost
disastrous mistake. While dealing with family fallout and troubles at work,
this new project and Misty become a light shining into Adam’s grief.
A common
purpose binds them together, and Misty’s heart starts to open to Adam. But she
finds it much harder to lower her defenses than she imagined. Can any man be
fully trusted—especially a powerful, wealthy rancher? When the past rears its
ugly head and her reality starts to crumble, Misty's trust in God and hope for
a bright future are put to the test. Will hope’s gentle touch finally bring the
love Misty’s heart needs to heal?
Biography:
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Amazon
Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Hodges-Poole
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Jennie Beiler and her young son, LJ, are on someone’s radar.
Levi Beiler is seeing a glimpse of his past. The twists and turns that happen
with Levi and Raymond Beiler meeting Jennie unexpectedly made this a compelling
suspense. The realistic drama of escaping and discovering who is behind the
attacks is fast paced with a unique resolution.
Thank you to the author for a complimentary copy of the book
as part of her street team with no obligation to write a positive review. I
have expressed my own thoughts.
Marilyn’s thoughts: This devotional is perfect for cat
lovers. There are valuable lessons cats can teach their owners when compared to
God’s love, grace, forgiveness for each one. Each reading include an
appropriate scripture and thought along with the devotional regarding a cat and
attributes of God. .
I picked this devotional up at a book sale, thus a review
was not required. I have given my own opinion.
A few weeks ago, I realized my pantry had gotten out of
control over the summer. When fall started, I had to rummage through all my
deep, previously micro-organized shelves if I needed a can of green beans or a
bottle of ranch dressing.
It was time to clean the pantry.
While pulling out the contents of a high shelf, I found a mason
jar filled with slips of paper. I immediately recognized it as a years-old
thankfulness jar.
I climbed off the ladder and left the mess of a partially
cleaned pantry, suddenly needing to read all those little pieces of paper and
recall the Lord’s goodness to us.
Among the remembrances, I read:
First day in two weeks that my husband was headache free.
A deep gash in his hand had healed.
The cellulitis in my foot was better.
An old classmate visited our church for the first time.
We made our last car payment.
But
the best testimony of the Lord’s faithfulness was a November word from God
regarding the small, struggling church my husband pastors: “Hold out until
Eastertime, and things will turn around.”
And
they did.
In
some ways, I think the Thanksgiving season is even better than Christmas,
because we remember to thank our Lord God for His blessings and the mercy He
has shown us during the year. He loves to receive our thanks, as we read in
dozens of Bible verses. Here are a few:
1 Thessalonians 5:18: In everything give thanks; for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Ephesians 5:19–21: And do not be drunk
with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the
Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual
songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving
thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.
Psalm 140:13: Surely the righteous
shall give thanks to Your name;
The upright shall dwell in Your
presence.
Psalm 118:1: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Colossians
4:2: Continue earnestly in prayer, being
vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
Do you keep a thankfulness jar? In the past, I started a new
one on my birthday. Then when my next birthday rolls around, I spend time that
day reading the wonderful things Jesus did for us the past year, and then I
start another one.
This year, I plan to
begin a new jar on Thanksgiving instead of waiting until my March birthday.
Will you join me in celebrating God’s goodness and mercy by starting a
thankfulness jar on November twenty-sixth?
Hope – A Supernatural Abstraction “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words.” ~...