I can always count on Jill Kemerer for a charming, heart-warming, inspirational story, and Her Cowboy Till Christmas is no exception. Set in rural Wyoming and populated with realistic and engaging characters, this sweet Christmas tale wormed its way into my heart.
I found myself hurting with Mason and rooting for him to find happiness, while hoping that Brittany could find contentment and love with the tender-hearted cowboy. Kemerer is a fantastic writer who pens easy-to-read and easy-to-love inspiring stories. I’m eagerly awaiting her next one!
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
BackCover Blurb:
Can a Christmastime reunion become forever?
She’s only home for the holidays…Can he convince her to stay?
The
last person rancher Mason Fanning ever expects to see again is the girl
who once broke his heart. Brittany Green is in town for Christmas and
trying to convince her ailing grandmother—the only maternal figure the
widower’s little boy has left—to move away. Can Mason show her all she
really needs to fulfill her dreams is right here in Wyoming?
Available in digital ebook, mass market paperback:
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| AUTHOR SHAREE STOVER! |
Nicole: I am thrilled to have author Sharee Stover join us today at Inkwell Inspirations to discuss her latest Love Inspired Suspense novel, Silent Night Suspect. This novel releases on December 3rd, so Silent Night Suspect would be the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite avid reader this holiday season! Sharee, thank you so much for joining us today!
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| REVIEWER NICOLE COOK |
Sharee: Thank you so much for having me, Nicole! And I agree! Silent Night Suspect would make a perfect stocking stuffer.
Nicole: Silent Night Suspect incorporates two of the aspects I love seeing featured in inspirational fiction… romance, and of course, the fast-paced, action-filled suspense. What message or inspiration do you hope that people will get from reading Silent Night Suspect?
Sharee: The greatest message is that God’s grace and mercy reach beyond our comprehension. He gives us second, third, fourth and sometimes even more chances when we come to Him. There’s nothing too hard for Him. The second is that forgiving someone can be the most freeing action we will ever take. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse bad behavior, but it frees us to let go and hand over everything to God, trusting in His perfect justice.
See Nicole's and Paula's review of SILENT NIGHT SUSPECT
Nicole: I know there are many aspiring authors who wish to become published authors someday. Could you share with us a little about your writing journey and any advice you have for aspiring authors?
Sharee: My writing journey began with the desire to write devotionals and developed into fiction writing. It’s truly a journey and everyone’s path is different and unique. So, my first piece of advice is don’t compare yourself or your writing journey to anyone else’s. Comparisons will kill your joy. Trust that God is leading you where He wants you and that the message you have to share is a gift from Him. The second is never give up and never give in (to doubt and condemnation). Writing is hard and there will be days when you’ll want to throw in the keyboard. Don’t! Take a break then keep going. You cannot edit a blank page so even if it’s terrible, awful writing, it’s still editable words.
Nicole: I am eager to read more of your romantic suspense novels in the future. Could you share with us any information about your future releases and/or your current work in progress?
Sharee: I am currently working on the second book of my first three-book series. It’s in the very early stages, so please stay tuned for more details! The first book in the series, Untraceable Evidence, releases May 2020.
Nicole: I am a huge fan of romantic suspense, so I was ecstatic to discover your books through Rachel Dylan’s launch team, who is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. I also love reading romantic suspense novels by Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Irene Hannon. Who are some of your favorite authors that you would love to recommend to our readers?
Sharee: OOOh all of those brilliant ladies are also my favorites! Terri Blackstock is another author that I absolutely love reading. And because I read across most genres, I love Julie Cantrell, Denise Hunter, Vannetta Chapman, Rachel Hauck, and Mary Connealy too. I also have many favorites in Love Inspired Suspense so just to name a few, Maggie K. Black, Lisa Harris, Jordyn Redwood and Laura Scott.
Nicole: Denise Hunter and Rachel Hauck are favorites of mine too! I definitely have some new authors to try out now. Sharee, thank you again for joining us today! This has been a pleasure to chat with you!
Sharee: Thank you so much for the opportunity to be here today.
Author Bio: Colorado native, Sharee Stover, lives in Nebraska with her real-life-hero husband, three too-good-to-be-true children, and two ridiculously spoiled dogs. A self-proclaimed word nerd, she loves the power of the written word to ignite, transform, and restore. She writes Christian romantic suspense combining heart-racing, nail-biting suspense and the delight of falling in love all in one. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America and Nebraska Writer’s Guild. Sharee is a three-time Daphne du Maurier finalist, winner of the 2017 Wisconsin Fabulous Five Silver Quill Award, and winner of the 2019 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards for Best First Book. When she isn’t writing, Sharee enjoys reading, crocheting and long walks with her obnoxiously lovable German Shepherd. Visit her at www.shareestover.com.
NICOLE'S REVIEW:
Author Sharee Stover’s latest Love Inspired Suspense novel, Silent Night Suspect, will make the perfect stocking stuffer for the suspense readers on your list this holiday season. With intense action and death-defying suspense, Sharee Stover keeps readers guessing until the very end through this fascinating story of drug cartels, corruption, and rediscovering true love.
Asia Stratton, while still dealing with her estranged husband’s death, is suddenly the prime suspect in the murder of a powerful drug cartel leader. Her former high school sweetheart, Nebraska state trooper Slade Jackson, has always been known as a rule follower, but they must take extreme measures as his desire to prove Asia’s innocence puts both of their lives in danger.
This is my first book by Sharee Stover, but it won’t be my last! Sharee Stover shares the message that God is always there for us, even during our deepest struggles and the times when we carry our heaviest burdens. Silent Night Suspect leaves readers with hope through God’s endless grace and mercy.
The brief flashbacks of Asia’s past relationship with Slade make the romantic aspect of their storyline seem both realistic and believable, and I wish that more flashbacks of their shared history could have been included. Silent Night Suspect is a stand-alone novel, but I would love to see a story about Slade’s brother Trooper Trey Jackson in the future. Trey’s commitment and loyalty to his brother allow him to stand out as a secondary character in the novel, and it would be wonderful for Trey to get a chance to shine in his own story.
For readers who enjoy books by romantic suspense authors such as Lynette Eason, Dani Pettrey, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Irene Hannon, I recommend adding Silent Night Suspect to your list of books to read this holiday season.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
PAULA's REVIEW:
Silent Night Suspect is a well-written Love Inspired Suspense book by Sharee Stover.
This story has one of my favorite tropes: old friends to current loves. Not only were Slade Jackson and Asia Stratton childhood friends, they were high school sweethearts.
The story starts out with an impossible situation. “Asia Stratton’s gaze remained transfixed on the lifeless eyes staring back st her.” That grabbed my attention! Asia awakens to find herself facing a dead man and she is holding a gun. Her old friend, state trooper Slade Jackson is shouting at her to drop the gun! Who can she trust? She feels as if God has abandoned her. There are many twists, turns and high octane excitement to follow. Several people are after her and an object she is supposed to have. Will the clues fall in place or do they become more complicated?
If you like riveting Christian Romantic Suspense that is out of the ordinary, then this is the story for you.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
Back Cover Blurb:
Suspected of a crime she knows she didn’t commit…
All she wants for Christmas is to remember.
Blood on her blouse. A gun in her hand. A cartel leader’s dead body in front of her. Widow Asia Stratton can’t remember what happened—just that she’s been framed. The only way to prove her innocence is to work with her ex-sweetheart, Nebraska state trooper Slade Jackson. But can they clear her name before this Christmas turns even deadlier?
Available in digital ebook and trade paperback:
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"Yours is not to live the life of an invalid, Cyprus, not today. Yours is to know the power of God."
Young
Cyprus Visibullis has never known such fear; falling from a rooftop
while frantically trying to escape her would be pursuers, Cyprus awakens
to paralysis and two pairs of very concerned eyes. One pair issues her a
gentle command that will change the course of her life forever, "get up
and walk". The "wonder worker" of Patara, Lycia has harnessed the
mighty power of the Holy Spirit and healed her.
Years pass as
Cyprus and her twin sisters mature into very lovely young women with
bright futures and secure betrothals. Their father, a famed local
merchant with seemingly endless resources, is determined to have his
daughters marry into wealth. Openly pagan, Dorus Visibullus indulges his
wife's faith upon occasion, but publicly insists that the wealthy
Nikolaos, son of Ephanius, should forsake his intentions of priesthood
and seek engagement to his daughter, Cyprus. Faithfully by the side of
his cousin, is Petros, son of Theophanes, an aspiring lawyer, who
becomes clearly enamored with the raven haired beauty.
When
tragedy strikes and the Visibullus family loses all they hold dear,
Dorus curses the God of his youth and insists that only gold raining
down from the heavens will save his family from ultimate ruin. Savor
this intensely beautiful and romantic story with a depth of spiritual
undertones that are clearly inspired; reminding all of us, maybe for the
first time, that the beloved Saint Nicholas of the fourth century
church was indeed a "giver of wonders".
*I received a copy of this book from the author. The opinions stated above are entirely my own
BackCover Blurb:
A miracle once saved her life ~ will another give her a future?
Cyprus was little more than a child when a fall left her paralyzed...and when the boy known as the wonder-worker healed her. Ever since, she has wondered why the Lord spared her, what he has in store for her. But her pagan father thinks she was spared solely so she could be introduced to the wealthy wonder-worker, Nikolaos.
Nikolaos has never questioned that his call in life is to dedicate himself to the church and to God. Never, that is, until he and his cousin Petros meet the compelling Cyprus Visibullis. For years he struggles with the feelings she inspires...and with the sure knowledge that Petros loves her too.
Petros knows he will never be good enough for Cyprus's father to consider him as a match for his favorite daughter not as long as Nikolaos is there. But when tragedy strikes the Visibullis family, he will do anything to save his beloved. Unfortunately, his beloved is determined to do anything to save her sisters ~ even at the cost of herself.
As the festival of lights bathes their Greek city in beauty, Cyprus, Petros, and Nikolaos celebrate the miracle of their Savior s birth together one last time. And in remembrance of their Lord's greatest gift, one of them will make the ultimate sacrifice for the others...and a centuries-long tradition will be born.
Available in digital ebook and paperback:
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